Sunday, Aug. 1

'The Fantasticks' This musical romantic play is presented by the Children's Theatre of Annapolis at 2 p.m. at 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis. Additional performances will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, Thursday, Aug. 5, Friday, Aug. 6, and Saturday, Aug. 7. Tickets are $25-$35. Showtimes and information: 410-757-2281 or childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.

'Living Lawnmowers' Watch a herd of 40 goats return to Hancock's Resolution Park to graze in the forest, eating invasive vines and giving native seedlings a chance to take root, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Take a free tour of the historic farmhouse on the property. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves and long pants to protect against ticks. The park is as 2795 Bayside Beach Road, Pasadena. Information: http://www.historichancocksresolution.org/.

Concert Vocalist Natalie Green will give a free performance featuring the works of Schumann, Gluck, Gounod and Mozart at 5 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church in Annapolis. Green is a 2007 graduate of Broadneck High School and current music student at Radford University in Virginia. Information: 410-263-6680.

Monday, Aug. 2

Blacksmith group The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville. Members learn new techniques while working on projects. No gate fees. Information: 410-222-6115.

Tuesday, Aug. 3

'Summer Serenade' Concert series continues with the U.S. Naval Academy's concert band at Annapolis' City Dock. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Information: 410-293-0263.

Wednesday, Aug. 4

Composting demonstration Learn how to make compost in your backyard, get a free compost bin and learn about growing native plants, 11 a.m. at Quiet Waters Park at the Wildwood Trail. County park entrance fee is $6. Information: 240-381-4174.

Pasadena Rotarians The Lake Shore (Pasadena) Rotary Club will meet at 6 p.m. at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 4760 Mountain Road. Information: John Clark, 410-320-3145.

Wednesday Republican Breakfast Club Group meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Rockfish, Sixth and Severn, Eastport, for breakfast and discussion. Maryland candidate for governor Brian Murphy will speak. Cost is $12.

Thursday, Aug. 5

'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story' Musical will be performed Thursday, Aug. 5, through Sept. 5 at the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, 143 Compromise St. Shows at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $18. Information: 410-268-9212 or summergarden.com.

Native Plants in Vases Longtime Adkins Arboretum docent and workshop teacher Nancy Beatty will demonstrate three styles of flower arranging using native plants, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the arboretum, 12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Information: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or adkinsarboretum.org.

Elephant Club Breakfast meeting will be 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 400 Benfield Road, Severna Park. Club president Dave Blanch will discuss his recent trip to Cuba. Open to the public. $4 fee. Information: 410-437-2213 or elephantclub.us.

Friday, Aug. 6

'Crazy for You' The Talent Machine Company closes out its summer season with the musical comedy "Crazy for You," 7:30 p.m. in the Key Auditorium at St. John's College, 60 College, Ave., Annapolis. Performances will also be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and Aug. 12-14; at 2 p.m. Aug. 8 and 15; and at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8. Tickets are $10 can be ordered at http://www.talentmachine.com or 410-956-0512.

Crab feast The Rotary Club of Annapolis will hold its annual crab feast from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. Event is all you can eat and drink, including vegetable crab soup, corn on the cob, beef barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, draft beer, sodas and water. There will also be a bake sale and cake raffle. Tickets are $20-$60. Free parking. Tickets and information: 877-333-9667.

Free jazz concert Minsarah, an Israeli jazz trio, will give a free concert at 7 p.m. at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Members met while studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston and have played at international jazz festivals and recorded with Lee Konitz. Information: 410-647-4482 or wae@comcast.net.

Saturday, Aug. 7

Peach Festival Eastport United Methodist will hold its 35th annual Peach Festival from noon to 5 p.m. at the church, 926 Bay Ridge Ave. Grilled or oven-fried chicken, local corn on the cob, tomatoes, potato salad, green beans, biscuits and peach desserts are on the menu. There will be a bake sale table, as well as the church's pickled beets for sale. Dine-in or carry-out dinners are $16, $5 for children younger than 10, and dessert only is $5. Proceeds benefit the church's mission and outreach programs. Information: 410-263-5490.

Joust and country fair The St. Margaret's Ring Joust and Country Faire will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. and continuing until the last jouster has ridden and the winner is crowned. Activities include beginner and professional class jousting, crafts, lunch, pony rides and more. The event will be held at Pleasant Plains and St. Margaret's Roads, Annapolis. Admission is $5 per car or $2 for walk-ins older than 6. Proceeds benefit local charities. Information: 410-974-0200.

Concert The Ambassadors will kick off the annual Fort Meade Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. at Centennial Park in Fort Meade. The 19-member United States Army touring jazz orchestra will perform rock 'n' roll, standards, country, jazz and patriotic selections. Free.

Bird walk Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Not appropriate for children younger than 12. Reservations and entrance fees are required for all events. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children younger than 17 and senior citizens. Registration: 410-741-9330 or programs@jugbay.org. Information: http://www.jugbay.org.

Navy Boot Camp The Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center of the U.S. Naval Academy holds its second "Navy Way" boot camp of the summer. Basic Boot Camp is a morning program and Advanced Boot Camp is an afternoon program. Basic Boot Camp is for recruits ages 6-12 and runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Recruits are issued a sailor's cap, learn Navy terms, march, chant, follow orders and eat in a simulated mess hall. Cost is $35 and includes a "Dixie cup" cap, camp, lunch (two slices of pizza and a soda) and a certificate of participation at graduation. Advanced Boot Camp is for graduates of Basic Boot Camp who are ages 9-12 and runs from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants take seamanship training (tying knots), learn how to use semaphore flags and march in precision drill. Cost is $35 (with cap), or $40 (if purchasing new cap), and includes all training materials. Graduates attain the rank of Swabbie 1st Class and receive a certificate of participation and a button for their cap at graduation. Registration and information: 410-293-8111 or jopp@usna.edu.

Flea market St. Andrew's United Methodist Church holds an indoor country flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 4 Wallace Manor Road in Edgewater. Spaces are $10; tables are $5. The thrift shop will be open. Information: 410-269-7671.

Future

Cocker Spaniel Adoption Day The Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue group will hold an adoption day, noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Annapolis Petsmart, 2601 Housley Road, Annapolis. Information: http://www.cockerspanielrescue.com.

Harvest Swap & Stream Ecology Share and swap tomatoes, herbs and other homegrown foods with other gardeners and explore Towser's Branch to find animals that live in the stream, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at Hammond's Connection at the Dairy Farm, 100 Dairy Lane, Gambrills. Information: http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks.

20th annual Annapolis Art Walk Watch artists at work, demonstrating their skills in oil, watercolor, ceramics, woodturning, sculpture, jewelry, handcrafts and more. Twenty galleries will participate in the event, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 19 in downtown Annapolis. Information: http://www.artinannapolis.com/artwalk.

Annapalooza Outdoor music and arts festival will feature 10 hours of live music, including jazz, reggae, blues, rock, hip-hop and bluegrass, on three stages. Lineup includes Soja, The Bridge, Pietasters, Bill Kirchen, Mambo Sauce, Grilled Lincolns, The Cheaters and Blue Miracle. There will also be artists, crafters, food and beverages. Noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 28, Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 Generals Highway, Crownsville. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Information: http://www.annapalooza.org.

Fundraiser The Wellness House of Annapolis' annual fundraiser, "La Fiesta del Verano," will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Mas-Que Farm in Annapolis. Music provided by the Rob Levit Trio. Tickets are $75 per person before Aug. 23, $85 after. Information: 410-990-0941.

Beach bash The Annapolis Maritime Museum will hold its annual "Boatyard Beach Bash" on Sept. 25 at the Boatyard Bar and Grill, Severn Avenue and Fourth Street, Eastport. Among the musical guests is the John Frinzi Band, along with Coral Reefer steel guitar great, Doyle Grisham, Jim Morris and James "Sunny Jim" White. Tickets are $60. Information: 410-295-0104 or amaritime.org.

Events and cancellations for the Anne Arundel County datebook may be submitted by e-mail to arundel.calendar@baltsun.com. Information should be sent at least 10 days before the event.