| “Pork in the Park,” Chocolate and Kite Festivals, and a Poodle Competition Highlight April’s Activities. |
| Every Sat. & Sun. / Park and Flea outdoor market, Route 13 and Main St., downtown Salisbury. Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Find unexpected treasures, including antiques. http://www.parkandflea.com/Home_Page.html. |
| Various Dates Throughout April / Live bands at Headquarters Live, 115 S. Division St., downtown Salisbury. 443-358-5329. http://headquarterslive.com. |
| April 2 (Sat.) / Chocolate Festival, Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy chocolate treats prepared by local chefs. Atlantic Sands Hotel, 101 N. Boardwalk. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets: $15. 302-227-2772. http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/delmarva/events.eventsmain?action=showEvent&eventID=1800607. |
| April 4 (Mon.) / Million-Dollar Quartet (Broadway musical) at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. This rock ’n’ roll musical was inspired by a famed 1956 recording session that brought together Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. The show includes 21 classic hits. Tickets: $37.80 – $72.00. 410-548-4911. http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/million-dollar-quartet. |
| April 8 – 10 (Fri. – Sun.) / Civil War on the Shore, Fort Whaley Campground, 11224 Dale Rd., Whaleyville, Md. See living-history displays and infantry and artillery demonstrations. Also, food, Civil War-era musical entertainment, and 19th-century church services. Weekend camping also available. Admission: $5. http://events.delmarvanow.com/whaleyville/events/civil-war-shore-/E0-001-090108601-8. |
| April 9 (Sat.) / Spring Celebration, downtown Berlin, Md. This year’s event is themed to Alice in Wonderland. Games, crafts, face-painting, screenings of the movie, carriage rides, strolling characters from the book, a Mad Hatter’s contest, and children’s tea parties. Plus music by Ray Owen. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets: $5 for all games and crafts; tea party admission, $5; carriage rides extra. For tea-party reservations: 410-641-4775. http://berlinchamber.org/events/spring-celebration-2/ |
| April 15 (Fri.) / The Stims appear at the Harvest Moon Tavern, 208 W. Green St., Snow Hill, Md. 410-632-9890. For other Harvest Moon entertainment, visit http://www.harvestmoontavern.com/Pages/EventsandEntertainment.aspx. |
| April 15 (Fri.) / Third Friday Celebration, Downtown Plaza, Salisbury. Food, art, vendors, and live music. This month’s theme: Planet Earth. http://www.3rdfridaysby.com/Upcoming.aspx. |
| April 21 – 24 (Thurs. – Sun.) / Two one-act operas by Puccini: Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi; Holloway Hall’s Great Hall, Salisbury University. Suor Angelica is a story of redemption and mercy. Gianni Schicchi is a comedy. 8 p.m. on Thurs., Fri., & Sat; 2 p.m. on Sun. Tickets: Adults, $12; seniors, S.U. alumni, and all students, $9. 410-543-6228. www.salisbury.edu/performingarts. |
| April 22 & 23 (Fri. – Sat.) & April 29 & 30th (Fri. & Sat.) / Moon over Buffalo, comedy play by Ken Ludwig, presented by the Community Players of Salisbury at Wor-Wic’s Guerrieri Hall. Tickets: Adults, $14; students, $12; families, $40. Times at 8 p.m. or 2 p.m., depending on the date. For details, visit http://www.communityplayersofsalisbury.org/single_show.htm. |
| April 22 – 24 (Fri. – Sun.) / Ward Foundation’s World Carving Competition at the Ocean City Convention Center. See more than a thousand beautiful waterfowl carvings in many sizes and styles, and purchase art, jewelry, and other items from a host of vendors. Hours: Fri., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Multi-day Pass: Adults, $10; seniors & students, $8; children under 12 (with adult), free. 410-742-4988. http://www.wardmuseum.org/SpecialEvents/WorldChampionship/tabid/115/Default.aspx. |
| April 23 – 24 (Sat. & Sun.) / Pork in the Park at Winterplace, Salisbury. Great food, music, multiple bounce huts for children, and events for pets. New this year: hot-air balloon rides. Sat., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $3; kids 12 and under, free. http://www.porkinthepark.org/porkinthepark/index. |
| April 25 – 29 (Mon. – Fri.) / Poodle Club of America’s Dog Show, Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Salisbury. Open to the public; spectators can watch for free. Also shop for pet-related items in the Midway Room. 410-548-4911. http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/poodle-club-of-america-84th-national-specialty. |
| April 29 & 30th (Fri. & Sat.) / Moon over Buffalo, comedy play by Ken Ludwig, presented by the Community Players of Salisbury at Wor-Wic’s Guerrieri Hall. Tickets: Adults, $14; students, $12; families, $40. April 29th at 8 p.m.; April 30th at 2 p.m. For details, visit http://www.communityplayersofsalisbury.org/single_show.htm. |
| April 29 – May 1 (Fri. – Sun.) / Ocean City Kite Fest. Fly your kite on the beach, take kite-flying lessons, or watch others demonstrate their flying skills. Giant and exotic kites will be part of the fun. Between 2nd and 6th Street. For info, call Jay Knerr at 410-289-7855. For times of specific flying events, visit http://www.kiteloft.com/events?event=Maryland-International-Kite-Expo-2016. |
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