Food, lots of food, midweek, followed with lots of music and arts on the weekend.

SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION: I’ll be signing copies of my book, Art Drives on Delmarva, at A Novel Idea in Berlin on Saturday from 10-2. Details on the listing for June 12.

JUNE 7-13

Downtown Rehoboth Restaurant Week. So many menus, so little time. 25 or so restaurants in Rehoboth and immediate area offering prix-fixe menus for $20-30. List of all the participants and links to their sites and menus: www.downtownrehoboth.com

JUNE 9

Concert in the Park, Milton. Big Band concert starts at 7pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free

JUNE 12

VILLAGE FAIR, BERLIN

The Victorian town hosts an old time community festival with family friendly entertainment, crafts, vendors, carriage rides. Also the Berlin Idol Competition. 10-4. http://www.berlinchamber.org/

SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION ALERT

As part of the Fair, I’ll be signing copies of my book, Art Drives on Delmarva, at A Novel Idea Bookstore: 18 Williams Street, from 10-2 pm. (Sneak a preview at www.delmarvadrives.com.)

TERRAPIN SANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL, CRISFIELD

On the grounds of the American Legion Hall. Enjoy good local bands (including The Landsharks – a Buffett tribute group), food, family entertainment overlooking the Chesapeake. $25. Benefits the Wounded Warrior Fund. www.crisfieldnews.blogspot

BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, CENTREVILLE

With Deanna Bogart and Bad Dog & the Road Kills, this is a blues and roots celebration. Music from 3-10. Gates open at 2. $16 at the gate. At the 4-H Park. www.baymusicfestival.com

ART FAIR AT THE NARROWS, GRASONVILLE

Local artists, painting, ceramics, photographers, seaglass, fabric, sculpture. At Fisherman’s Inn on Kent Island. 10-5. Free

PATCHWORK VIRGINIA MUSIC FESTIVAL, MACHIPONGO

An afternoon enjoying Virginia’s rich musical heritage. Performances of Appalachian, Piedmont Blues, A Capella Gospel, and mean Bluegrass. At the Barrier Islands Center, Machipongo. 12-6. $15. Children under 12, free.

CAMPBELL FIELD AIRPORT HANGAR PARTY, WEIRWOOD

Just up the road from Machipongo. Live music, hot food, fun evening at the airport. 6-10. Sponsored by Northampton Chamber of Commerce. 757-678-0010

JUNE 11-12

NATIVE PLANT SALE, OPEN HOUSE, CHOPTANK RIVER WADE-IN, ST. MICHAELS

At Environmental Concern, Inc. 201 Boundary Lane, St. Michaels. Friday from 9-4, purchase plants suitable for butterfly, rain, shade, salt tolerant, and songbird habitat gardens. Experts on hand to answer questions. Sunday open house from 9-2 includes lectures on garden topics and a wade-in at San Domingo Creek Park to judge the water quality of this Chesapeake Tributary. http://www.wetland.org/nursery_news_plantsale.htm

JUNE 12-13

“BROADENING THE ARTS IN DOVER,” DOVER AFB

Weekend of watching and participating in the arts in all its possible forms: emerging and professional visual, performing, literary, music, dance, writing, storytelling. Kidzone hands-on area with reusable materials and exploring the natural environment. Free admission. http://www.doverafbservices.com/broadeningartdafb.htm

“GARDENS BY THE SEA” TOUR, KENT COUNTY

Self-guided tour of 15 waterside gardens on Kent Island and the surrounding area. Each location has activities – plein-air artists, musicians, demonstrations. $25 at the gate, which is apparently the Kent Island Arts Center, 405 Main St., Stevensville. www.kifa.us 10-4