Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum - South end of Boardwalk at Inlet
Historic museum offers a glimpse into Ocean City’s past with exhibits of shipwrecks & beachwear. Also mermaid displays, sands from around the world, aquarium room & Davy Jones’ locker. Unique gift shop with interesting selection of nautical gifts & books. Small admission fee. June - September, daily, 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; May & October, daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; November & December, weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. During winter months please call for hours. 410-289-4991.www.ocmuseum.org.

Art League of Ocean City Exhibit & Receptions
Art League Building, 94th St., Bayside
Continuous exhibits featuring local & regional artists, complemented by a monthly reception, held the first Friday of each month, Feb.-mid-Dec., from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments offered. Free & open to the public. Gallery open Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 1- 4 p.m. 410-524-9433. www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

April 1-October 31
Julia A. Purnell Museum Exhibit
208 W. Main St.
New exhibit depicting religious life on the Eastern Shore. Admission. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515.

April 4-6
Reach the Beach All Star Internationals
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Cheerleading & dance competitions. One of the largest all star & college events in the country. Admission. Fri., 4-9 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 a.m.- 11 p.m.; Sun., 7:30 a.m.- 11 p.m. Kim Salyers, 877-322-2310.

April 10
Hooked Rug Exhibit
Dunes Manor Hotel, 28th St. & Baltimore Ave.
Traditional hand-hooked rug exhibit featuring an extensive variety of rugs, wall hangings, pictures & more in primitive or tapestry style. Exhibit held during the 15th annual MD Shores Rug Hooking School. Thursday, 12 noon- 8 p.m. Janice Russell, 410-289-4110. Ocrug@aol.com.

April 18-20
Quota International of OC Antiques & Collectibles Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
An array of antiques & collectibles from jewelry, paintings, primitive, furniture & linens. Dealers from around Delmarva & the Mid-Atlantic. Admission. Fri., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 10a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Connie Bernal, 410-430-5063. zachyufo@comcast.net.

April 25-26
Sweet Adelines Regional Convention & Competition
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Entertaining weekend of four-part a capella harmony, sung in the barbershop style. The stage comes alive with dazzling costumes & choreographed music that spans decades of music. Admission. Fri., 5-10 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (chorus contest), Sat., 8:30 p.m.- 10 p.m. (Show of Champions). Bev Lachat, 717-790-4530. www.region19sai.org. GHBev@aol.com.

April 26
Board Walkin' for Pets
Ocean City Boardwalk near the Inlet
To raise money for the Worcester County Humane Society. 9am to noon Rain or Shine. Contact Kristy Haley 443-614-4453 or kristy2608@hotmail.com

April 25-27
MD International Kite Exposition
On the Beach, 1st St.- 6th St.
Come enjoy one of the largest kite festivals in the USA. Multi-level precision flying events using dual & quad line kites. Internationally known kite flyers show unique displays. Fri.-Sun., 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Jay Knerr, 410-289-7855.

April 25-27
Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Carvers & visitors from across the world convene for the most prestigious competition of wildfowl art, which includes benefit auction, classes, seminars & demonstrations, & children’s activities. Over 100 exhibitors of art & supplies, folk art, ceramics, jewelry & home decorating items. Admission. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Helen Ragan, Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, 410-742-4988, ext. 106. www.wardmuseum.org.

April 26
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Season Finale
Community Church, Ocean Pines, Rt. 589
Orchestra performs Mozart’s “Overture to the Magic Flute,” Chopin’s “ Piano Concert No. 2 in F Minor” & “Shumann’s “ Symphony #3 in Eb Minor.” Admission. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. Andrea Barnes, 888-846-8600. www.midatlanticsymphony.org.