JULY 19

Movies on the beach, Dewey Beach. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” a charming comedy that adults will enjoy as much as the kids. 8:30. Dagsworthy & the Beach. FREE. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray, and popcorn. www.beach-fun.com

JULY 19-25

Plein-air, Easton. Easels under their arms, artists fan out throughout Easton to paint the scene as it’s seen. All medium, all styles, all week. Works are displayed Friday through Sunday. Full schedule at:

www.pleinaireaston.com

JULY 21

34th Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake, Crisfield. A ‘must’ for the state’s politicos, politico-watchers, and those who don’t care a hoot about the politicos and just want to enjoy the A-Y-C-E seafood. Tickets $40. Reserve and purchase in advance. Usually sells out before the gates open. 12:30-4:00. www.crisfieldchamber.com

JULY 22-25

Classic Powerboat Regatta, Cambridge. A century of powerboat racing, the oldest race regatta in the country. 150 teams competing with hydroplane and flat-bottom boats in many classes. Different activity each night: crab feast on Thursday, Battle of the British Bands on Friday, Downtown block party on Saturday. Race heats are 10-5 each day. Details and full schedule at www.tourdorchester.org

JULY 23-25

Blueberry Festival, Chincoteague. Blueberries do not grow on the island; they are all imported from New Jersey. Doesn’t matter. The festival pays homage to the berry in all its variations: blueberry muffins, blueberry jams, blueberry funnel cake; blueberry ice cream; blueberry pie. Also a large craft show with local and regional vendors. $5. www.chincoteagueblueberryfestival.com

JULY 23-24, 30-31, August 6-7

“Beehive- the 60’s Musical” North Street Playhouse, Onancock. Original musical highlighting the girl groups and girl singers of the 60’s. 35 songs with music from the Supremes to Janis Joplin to Leslie Gore. How’s that for diversity? $18 adults, $8 students. www.northstreetplayhouse.org

July 24

Rum Tasting and Sea Shanty Sing-A-Long, Rock Hall. At the Bay Wolf Restaurant. $10 gets you samples of 3 different rums. Tasting is from 5-7. From 7-10, there’s a sea shanty sing-a-long (songbooks provided). www.rockhallpirates.com

Riverwalk Arts & Jazz Festival, Milford. Artists and live jazz all day from 1-9 pm along the river in Milford. www.downtownmilford.org

July 24-25

Queen Anne’s County Farm Trail. Spend the weekend on this self-guided tour through 19 farms, orchards, barnyards, wineries, herb gardens, and more. Download the brochure at www.qac.org/Docs/Economic Development/Farm Trail brochure.pdf & the map at: www.qac.org/Docs/Economic Development/FarmTrail2010-070610-BT01.pdf