🍦13 festival weekend

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Good morning, Annapolis. Sorry for the late Scoop yesterday. We finished everything at 6 PM but forgot to schedule the email after we added a late night Navy lax score. Thanks to Marie Sneddon (AKA Mom) for reminding us in the morning!

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

• Where to see May Day flowers

• Yoga Factory opens third studio in Arnold

• Navy FB coach Brian Newberry joins our podcast

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Duffy Perkins, & Ryan Sneddon

SPONSORED BY HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS

Get the plants you want and skip the lines

Hey you. Want early access to Historic Annapolis’ 51st Annual William Paca Garden Plant Sale? Thought so. Let me tell you a secret.

Not only do Historic Annapolis members get in 30 minutes early, they also get 10% off. 

Memberships start at just $50, last a whole year, and have way more perks than the Plant Sale but that is one of the most popular. And your membership helps support all the great work HA does in our community.

This year’s Plant Sale features Maryland’s best native plants like Byzantine Gladiolus and heirloom veggies and herbs, and so much more! So mark your calendars for Mother’s Day weekend. The 51st Annual William Paca Garden Plant Sale is happening May 10–11.

Join today, skip the crows, and save some cash 👉 annapolis.org

THE DIGEST

Parren J. Mitchell Monument to be unveiled this month

Maryland’s first Black congressman, Parren J. Mitchell, will receive an honorary monument later this month. The influential politician, who was elected in 1971 and served as chair of the House Small Business Committee, passed in 2007, leaving a significant legacy in his wake. Mitchell was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, a champion for affirmative action, and a stalwart advocate for affordable housing. The monument, which will feature three black granite tablets presenting Mitchell’s biography, is set to be installed at the Pip Moyer Rec Center on May 28. ($)

Ready to get on the water? Try rowing!

Annapolis Rowing Club is hosting an Open House and Cinco de Mayo party this Sunday, from 3–6 PM at their sweet new boathouse and workout facility in Edgewater. There will be a food truck, corn hole, a silent auction, and lots of kids and pups wandering around. All former rowers are encouraged to come out and check out the new space, but you don’t need to have any prior rowing experience to get involved. Just be ready to have fun, work hard, and get in absolutely insane shape. 2822 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Yoga Factory Arnold is opening this weekend 🎀 ✂️ 

Our friends at Yoga Factory are stretching! Oh, we mean growing! On May 3 from 8:30 to 9 AM, it’s time to pose for a ribbon cutting at their new Arnold location (1460 Ritchie Hwy, Suite 205). Then, you can tour the studio, learn about their hot lineup of 10 yoga styles, and enjoy free classes all day long. Yoga Factory’s motto is “We love having you here” and as a (very) occasional student, I can say firsthand that’s true. 🧘‍♀️ 

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

SPONSORED BY STRETCHMED

You don’t need medicine. You need to stretch.

Don’t take it from us. Take it from the Washington Post. As reported by health and wellness columnist Gretchen Reynolds, “If your body is flexible, you’re likely to live longer than someone whose body and joints are tight and rigid, according to the first, large-scale study of the links between flexibility and mortality.” In the study by Claudio Gil S. Araujo, 3,139 men and women between ages 46 and 65 completed an evaluation of overall flexibility.

Researchers followed them for more than a decade. They found that people with the stiffest joints — especially women — were substantially more likely to die prematurely than those with greater flexibility.

Assisted stretching decreases pain, improves posture and mobility, and increases longevity. One Scoop reader said StretchMed Annapolis literally changed his life. So what are you waiting for? Book your no-cost intro stretch today.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Today’s featured event. . .

Catfish are wrecking the Bay — so let’s eat ‘em. They’re malicious yet delicious. 🐟 Join award-winning chefs, jam out to live music, sip cocktails, and watch cooking demos at this deliciously eco-friendly party. $55 gets you in. May 3, noon to 4 PM at Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Park Campus.

May Day 💐🧺

May Day, May Day! No, this isn’t a distress call. Although, today, the early bird gets the best May Day basket photos. 📸 We’re talking about the 70-year tradition where Annapolis bursts into bloom, with flowers adorning homes and businesses.🌷🌼🪻

Green-thumb competitors: place baskets outside by 10 AM with your name and address. Kids 12 and under can also join the fun — just add their age. Residents need traditional baskets. Businesses can create floral displays tied to their trade. The Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne will judge displays in the Historic District and parts of Murray Hill. Adult blue-ribbon winners earn an invite to the May Day Tea on May 6.

You don’t have to be an official judge to stroll and pick your favs. Remember to share pics with @NaptownScoop!

Weekend Preview 🗓️

Spring has sprung, and that means it’s busy season around gorgeous little town. Do your anti-rain dance and hope for some nice weather, because there are many, many fun events this weekend (mostly outside):

For the shoppers 🛍️
Shop Local Fun Festival. Connect with all kinds of local businesses while enjoying activities for every family member. Saturday, May 3.

Vintage Market. Discover vintage treasures at this outdoor market put by Vintage Vibe Finds (featuring 10+ vendors). Sunday, May 4.

West Annapolis Spring Festival. Solve your springtime plant needs and other nature-inspired goods at this family-friendly festival. Sunday, May 4.

Quaker Spring Market. Flea market treasures abound at this twice-yearly market to benefit local charities. Saturday, May 3.

For cultural explorers 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 
Irish Festival. Get your Irish on at this two-day festival with incredible bands and lots of Guiness. Adults only on Friday, May 2; family friendly on Saturday, May 3.

Spring Italian Festival. Enjoy cibo buono (good food) and buona musica (good music) at this celebration of Italian heritage. Sunday, May 4.

For the artsy folks 🎨
First Sunday Arts Festival. 100+ local vendors and artisans take over inner West Street on the first Sunday of every month May–Nov. Sunday, May 4.

Songbird Festival. Celebrate female musicians in all genres from all backgrounds at this family-friendly music festival. Sunday, May 4.

Annapolis Book Festival. Find your next favorite literary masterpiece at this Key School festival with nationally renowned authors. Saturday, May 3.

For the foodies 🍕 
Pizza and Pints. Sample a slice from some of the best pizza vendors in the area, along with pints of ice cream and beer. Sunday, May 4.

For the car enthusiasts 🚗 
Kick Gas. Learn about EVs (aka electric vehicles) at this vehicle showcase. Guaranteed to be the quietest car show you ever attend. Sunday, May 4.

X-Golf Annapolis Cars & Golfing. This new take on cars-and-coffee gives you a chance to show off your ride before taking advantage of the $60 X-Golf voucher for attendees (equal to the cost of 1 hour in the simulator). Saturday, May 3.

For the wellness advocates 🧘‍♀️
Festival at the Farm. Sample healthy food and try out wellness activities at this festival benefitting Wellness House of Annapolis. Saturday, May 3.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

CIVIL NEWS

County Council Budget Meeting happens today

Are you free for lunch? Anne Arundel County Council meets today to discuss their FY2026 budget. County Executive Steuart Pittman will present the budget at 11 AM, with smaller budget presentations at 12:30 PM. On the agenda is a proposed development plan for Region 1, including Brooklyn Park, Linthicum Heights, Curtis Bay, Ferndale, BWI Airport, Harmans, and parts of Hanover. To view the agenda, click here. 44 Calvert St., Annapolis.

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EXTRA SPRINKLES

Warning: This Concert May Cause Spontaneous Dancing 💃

Join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Theatre of Maryland for Music for Dance — a magical, interactive concert on May 10 at Maryland Hall. Conducted by Maestro José-Luis Novo, this family-friendly event features iconic ballet and Broadway themes, live classical music, and fun moments that will spark a lifelong love of the arts. Tickets are just $10 per person. Learn more and get your tickets today!*

A Night to Remember!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the Denim & Diamonds 2025 Bash a sparkling success! From our sponsors and volunteers to every guest who danced, donated, and dazzled—thank you for supporting health care in our community. Because of you, we’re able to continue our mission of supporting pediatric mental health services at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center.*

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WEATHER

Thursday

76 🌡️ 65 | ⛅ | 8% | ESE 11 mph (10 knots)

Friday

81 🌡️ 67 | ⛈️ | 37% | 💨 SSW 12 mph (10 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 62ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Thursday

49 West | Soul Journers Band | 7:30–10:30 PM
Brian Boru | Ryan Moran | 6:30–9:30 PM
Cafe Mezzanotte | The Ahmed Warshanna Trio | 6–9 PM
Killarney House | Kristi Allen | 6–9 PM
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen | Jordan Sokel | 2–5 PM
Market House | Suzy and Alex | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Pete Best | 6–9 PM
The Point | Dan Haas | 5–8 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Jeremy Garrett ft. Ryan Cavanaugh & Chris Luquette | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Tavern | Tavair Dominque | 4:30 PM

Friday

49 West | Tom Mitchell | 8–10:30 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Dana B | 4–7 PM
Blackwall Hitch | Michael McHenry Tribe | 9–12 PM
Brian Boru | Nate and Jim | 7–10 PM
The Choptank | Kevin Koa | 8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Neel Madan | 5–8 PM
Coconut Joe’s | Wesley Spangler | 8:30 PM
Galway Bay | Doug Segree | 7–10 PM
Killarney House | Dave Tieff | 7:30–10:30 PM
The Lodge | Stephen Henson | 8–11 PM
Market House | Guava Jelly | 8–11 PM
Middleton Tavern | Noelle & Jeff | 10 PM
Old Stein | Doug Segree | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Levi Stephens | 7–10 PM
Rams Head On Stage | Martha Wainwright w/ Haley Blais | 8 PM | Tickets
Rams Head Roadhouse | Aaron Hawkins | 8 PM
Rams Head Tavern | One Step Down | 5 PM
Romilo’s Restaurant and Bar | The Shatners | 7 PM
Stan & Joe’s Riverside | Will Simms | 4–8 PM
Stan & Joe’s Saloon | Carl & Corsicans | 9:45 PM

NAVY SPORTS

🎙️ An end-of-year conversation with Navy football head coach Brian Newberry

Navy football head coach Brian Newberry joined the Anchors Aweigh podcast to discuss a wide range of topics from safety Rayuan Lane getting selected in the NFL Draft, quarterback Blake Horvath and nose guard Landon Robinson being named team captains and the Navy football team visiting the White House for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy presentation. We also preview the Army-Navy women's lacrosse game in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals by talking to head coach Cindy Timchal.

Past results

Baseball (23-23)
4/30 @ Virginia | L 5–1

Upcoming games

Women's Lacrosse (13-5)
5/1 vs. Army (Semifinal) | 7 PM

Women's Rugby (4-5)
Women's 7s Premier National Championship

• 5/2 vs. Lindenwood | 10:58 AM

• 5/2 vs. Sacred Heart | 3 PM

• 5/2 vs. Army | 5:12 PM

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