June 1: Reception for local artist Nancy Richards West at Bishop's Stock Gallery in Snow Hill MD from 5:30-8 p.m. where her work will be featured until July 4. Visit with the artist and enjoy a wine tasting event at the opening!
June 1-3: "Free Fishing Days" in the state of Virginia. VA Marine Resources Commission requires no saltwater fishing license for the upcoming weekend. Hope the fishing is good and the catching even better!
June 1-12: OpSail 2012--12 days of International Ship Visits, Events, Celebration and More! Commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the Star Spangled Banner. Onancock Tall Ship Visit June 1-3, Cape Charles Tall Ship Visit June 8-12. Visit www.OpSail2012virginia.com for full details. June 2: Delmarva Discovery Center Special Exhibit The Ida May Project Opens-- Reception 2-4 p.m. Free Admission all day at 2 Market St. Pocomoke, MD. June 2-September 8 exhibit will be featured. June 5: See Venus Transit the Sun at the NASA Visitor Center--center open 5-8 p.m. for the only opportunity until 2117 to see Venus pass directly between Earth and the Sun. Click here for more information! June 9: Roadside Cafe Benefit Jam & Concert at The Chincoteague Center 4-10 p.m. sponsored by Island Bluegrass Alliance. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. (757-336-3030 or 757-336-0614) or www.IslandBlueGrass.com June 9: 2nd Saturday Art Stroll--Participating shops open with demonstrations/exhibits/tastings/music and so much more from 6-10 p.m. June 9: Historic Eastville "A Star Spangled Day" Commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of our Star Spangled Banner-- 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. www.eastville.esva.net June 16: Calidore String Quartet-first place winners of Chesapeake International Chamber Music Competition in Easton MD-- to play at Island Theater at 4 p.m. Sponsored by Chincoteague Island Arts Organization & Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Tickets at Sundial Books, H&H Pharmacy, Book Bin Onley or www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org. | 
