
February Events
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER PARTY - 1950's STYLE!
NEW DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2026 5pm - 8pm
Corbin Studio & Gallery
4 E. Main St. Crisfield MD
Join Us on FEBRUARY 7TH for our 1st ever Murder Mystery Night. Performed by the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company. The fun begins at the Corbin Studio at 5 pm for appetizers and drinks. The Mystery begins at the Tawes Museum at 5:45pm and a catered meal will be served at 6:30 in the Chesapeake Room.
Help us solve the Murder!
Tickets are $75 per person and must be purchased in advance at crisfieldheritage.org/events (seating is limited!!!). This event will raise money for the Crisfield Heritage Foundation. For questions please contact Denise Walter at denisewalter.003@gmail.com
(Note: Please print your confirmation email as your ticket)
Shrimp Night at the Legion
Friday, February 6, 2026
American Legion
126 Lorrie Quinn Drive, Crisfield, MD
Open to the Public! Join us every first Friday of the month for hot steamed shrimp, clams and hush puppies! Support our veterans and families!
Painting in Watercolor
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 3 -5 PM and Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11 – 1PM
$20 per person
Corbin Studio & Gallery
4 East Main, Crisfield, MD
Learn to paint in one of the most enjoyable painting mediums, WATERCOLOR! Bring a sketch, design, or photo you would like to paint. Or, choose one of ours.
This is a 2-Day Workshop with instructor Jackie Miller. Register early, as there is a limited number of spots. For more information and registration, go to: CrisfieldArts.org/workshops
Participants are welcome to bring their own watercolors/brushes, but it is not necessary, as they will be supplied.
African American History Month Art Show
Show runs February 7 – 28, 2026
Reception: February 6, 2026, 6-8 PM
Corbin Studio & Gallery
4 East Main, Crisfield, MD
Crisfield, MD — The Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District proudly announces the upcoming African American Art Exhibition, a vibrant showcase honoring African American History Month. The exhibition will run from February 6th to 28th at the Corbin Studio & Gallery, located at 4 East Main Street, Crisfield, MD.
The event kicks off with an Opening Reception on February 6th, from 6 to 8 PM. Attendees will enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to engage with artists and community members in a welcoming, open-to-the-public atmosphere.
This exhibition features a diverse collection of artworks from emerging to established artists, each piece conveying hope, harmony, and peace through powerful visual stories and faces. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a world of experiences, discovering the power of history and purpose through inspiring stories and uplifting messages.
The Art of Chocolate
February 14, 2026, 12-2pm
Somerset County Arts Council
West Main Street Gallery
Join us for a sweet, hands-on chocolate-making experience! Participants will learn how to work with chocolate and use molds to create their own unique shapes to take home.
Soul Food Sampling
February 21, 2026, from 2-5 PM
Crisfield Pride Elks Lodge #194
120 S 4th St, Crisfield, MD 21817
Soul Food Sampling will feature cultural dishes prepared by local African American cooks and shared with the public. Students from It Takes a Village to Help Our Children will assist and volunteer at the event.
African American Museum of Crisfield Soft Opening
February 21, 2026, from 2-5 PM
Crisfield Pride Elks Lodge #194
120 S 4th St, Crisfield, MD 21817
During the Soul Food Sampling event, the Board of Directors of AAMOC will announce the upcoming opening of the new African American Museum of Crisfield and share information about the museum with attendees. The museum is dedicated to honoring, preserving, and restoring the living memory of African Americans on Maryland's Eastern Shore. AAMOC, as a nonprofit organization, is committed to preserving and promoting African American history in Crisfield and Somerset County through educational programs, exhibits, community events, and by maintaining artifacts, oral histories, and cultural traditions.
Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits
February 27, 2026, starts at 7 PM
Gallery 413
413 W Main St
Crisfield, MD
Newly revised by its original creator, Gerard Alessandrini, this legendary long-running Off-Broadway musical revue delivers a hilarious, razor-sharp send-up of Broadway’s biggest hits and brightest stars. With ingenious parodies, rapid-fire comedy, and a deep affection for the art form, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY gleefully skewers iconic shows, unforgettable performers, and beloved songwriters in a fast-paced evening of pure theatrical joy.
Everything from Wicked to Annie is fair game. Every star from Liza to Barbara gives themselves a roast. If you’re a lover of musicals, comedy, and all things just a tad bit rude, this is the show for you! Parental discretion advised, contains mild language and mild mature content.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
Our popular ANNUAL EVENTS!
Start getting excited for the 2026 Summer by planning your stay in Crisfield for our upcoming annual events:
Hangin' Out Art Show: May 13th - 23rd
Janes Island State Park Paddlefest: June 6th
Tangier Sound Music Festival: June 13th, 2-10 PM
Stars and Stripes Fest: July 5th
Wheels on the Waterfront: July 25th
BIG Little Townfest
National Hard Crab Derby: Labor Day Weekend - Sept 4-6th
Tawes Crab and Clam Bake: September 30th
Jazz on the Waterfront Fest: October 3, 2026
Crisfield Heritage Festival and Ward Foundation Chesapeake
Challenge Decoy Contest: October 10, 2026
Uncorked Wine Festival: October 17, 2026
Kids Halloween Parade: October 31, 2026
Christmas Parade: December 4, 2026



