This Weekend:
Baltimore
Eight championship men's basketball games between university teams in Colonial Athletic Association.
Timonium
Local gardening pros dust off their trowels and shovels to create gardens inspired by popular books and novels as part of this year’s “Books in Bloom” theme. The Maryland Home & Garden Show is sponsored by M&T Bank and is part of the National Home & Garden Show Series presented by DISH Network.
Frederick
Mouthwatering price-fixed meals celebrating Frederick's culinary scene.
Boyds
FREE! Whether you’ve been in your home for years or just moved in, the Home Show is the one stop shop for all your home improvement needs!
La Plata, Maryland
DogFest will feature non-stop excitement including: a Free kid zone, agility course, AKC rally, canine demonstrations, exhibits in training, canine apparel, grooming, pet sitters, healthcare, food, dog supplies & services, and more. All leashed dogs are invited to attend with their owners.
DC
Join husband-and-wife violin duo--Glenn Donnellan of the NSO and Jan Chong--as they use stories, sound effects, children's songs, and gems from the classical repertoire to make your imagination come alive! Age 3–5
MAR 7th:
Pasadena
Come see what happens when three of the funniest comedians in the country come together to raise money for the Lake Shore VFC. This adult comedy show features : Christian Polanco (MTV, VH1) Dan Frigolette (The Artie Lange Show) Matt Richards (BET, MTV). These three are: Comedy's Best Kept Secret.
MAR 8th:
Baltimore
Author Crystal Marable reads her children's book Graceful Gabby Finds Love in Blue. Hear how Graceful Gabby, disappointed that her room is not “pinky” perfect, learns from her Gran Ma-Ma about gratitude. Participants will create African crowns and enjoy a tea party after the reading.
Columbia
FREE! Come join us for Columbia’s Prenatal through Preschool Baby Expo. There will be informational speakers, product vendors, child safety information, health information and much more. The event will be held at Owen Brown Community Center from 10am to 2 pm.
Baltimore
Susan G. Komen Maryland, an Affiliate of the world’s largest breast cancer organization and provider of funds to aid in the awareness, prevention, treatment and research of breast cancer, will host a free educational symposium. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to make healthy lifestyle choices.
New Market
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Sound the trumpets, the Honor of your Presence is requested to attend a Royal Breakfast Banquet. Prepare thy cameras, dress in thy favorite Prince or Princess attire! Breakfast Banquet: $15/person, Little Tykes Combo: $20/person (Must be under 48”), Attraction Combo: $25/person.
Frostburg
The 3rd Annual Shamrock Shuffle will fill the streets with a touch of Green. A street festival where you can experience Irish culture, food, music, and beer gardens.
Woodstock
The Howard County Conservancy is offering this free guided hike with Conservancy Naturalists. Wear footwear that can slog through spring mud on the Conservancy’s trails. Easy hike. This program replaces the Hike to the River scheduled for this Saturday; the ground along the trails to the river is too wet for hiker safety and walkers would degrade the terrain. FREE.
Mt. Airy
Linganore Winecellars is partnering with our local Girl Scouts Troop to bring you a special one of a kind pairing event! Treat yourself to Linganore Wines paired with Girl Scouts cookies! Tickets are $15 with $5 of each ticket sale going to benefit our local Girl Scouts of America troop. Tickets are limited. This is a 21+ event.
(HIDDEN GEM!!) Family Day 2014: The Great Escape!
DC
Free! All ages welcome! Escape to Paris, New York, and the Wild West without leaving DC! Families will experience these destinations through live performances, in gallery activities, and hands on art workshops. Featuring special performances of My Grandfather's Circuis by Zany Umbrella Circrus and a masquarde salon by Project Enlightenment, this celebration will higlight some of the D.C. area's best art, dance, and music. This FREE, amazing adventure is inspired by the exhibition American Journeys: Visions of Place.
DC
Musicologist Saul Lilienstein examines the creative genius of composer Richard Strauss as he looks at three of his most frequently performed operas.
The National Theatre
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with high-spirited, high-energy jigs and step-dancing! Enjoy dancers of all ages in colorful and authentic costumes. Volunteers from the audience will have an opportunity to step up and learn some of the steps themselves. You’ll be in style wearing some-thing green on this special day when we are all Irish!
MAR 9th:
Ellicott City
Save the date for Bridges to Housing Stability’s fourth annual the “Hotter Than Thou” Chili Cook Off. HELP raise money for Bridges’ programs for homeless and at-risk families, LEARN about homelessness in Howard County, and try some great chili.
Opening this weekend:
Baltimore
Revelry, disguises, swashbuckling, and (of course) pining lovers abound in what some call Shakespeare’s most perfect comedy. Twins Viola and Sebastian, separated in a shipwreck and presuming each other dead, wash ashore in the beautiful but mysterious land of Illyria. A tale of mistaken identity and mismatched ardor unfurls as lords and ladies, servants and masters wind a topsy-turvy path.
Herndon, VA
This brand new adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale will be co-produced with Faction of Fools, DC’s award-winning Commedia dell’Arte Theatre Company. Don’t miss this unique brand of physical theatre as five actors recount a marionette’s wild adventures becoming a real boy–in a flurry of masks, music and merriment!
Closing Soon (Only Two Weekends Left!):
DC
The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink is open mid-November through mid-March, weather permitting. View magnificent works of sculpture while skating in the open air and enjoying music from the state-of-the-art sound system. The National Gallery of Art Ice Rink will be closed when it rains or when the temperature dips below 20°F. For the current status, please call (202) 216-9397.
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