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First off, many thank you’s for reading my little weekly events emails. It’s still amazing to me that over 2,200 of you get and open it each week. I hope you’ve found fun events you otherwise wouldn’t have known about, I know I have learned a lot about what’s happening locally just by putting it together.
As you can imagine, this week is especially quiet as everyone celebrates Thanksgiving. I hope you have a restful and relaxing long weekend with family and friends! If you’re traveling out of town, I wish you a quick and safe journey!
Oh, the 99th Macy’s Day parade starts at 8:30am and is on NBC and Peacock.
— Jim Wang
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Latest News
HoCo Food Pantry Expands Hours
The Howard County MultiService Center has expanded its hours and is now open M-F from 8:30am to 4:30pm for November and December. Howard County residents can pick up pre-packaged “grab-and-go” bags of food, diapers and/or toiletries.
Petition to Push PJM to Adopt Better Ratepayer Protections
Data centers take a lot of electricity and a bipartisan group of legislators want PJM, the region’s power grid operator, to adopt ratepayer protections. This higher demand is one cause of the higher rates we’re paying. You can sign a petition to show your support.
HoCo Government Closed Thurs & Friday
Just a reminder that government offices and services will be closed for Thanksgiving. It’s also a “slide” schedule for trash and recycling.
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Local Business
Merriweather Symphony of Lights Opens!
The Symphony of Lights opens this weekend and is $25 per vehicle. There are a few walk through nights including this Friday’s Lit at the Lights and Sunday’s Festive with Families.
See Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops (there’s one in the Arundel Mills Mall) has Santa’s Wonderland, where you can take a free 4×6 photo with Santa and get a shareable video. There are also paid packages too if you want more. Free reservations.
Nearby Events
Today 🦃
The Ellicott City Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K - By the time you get this, the race will likely have already started from the Long Gate Shopping Center but it’s still important to know that the area will be busy!
Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K - The race is sold out but you should know that it runs from 8:30am to 11am so adjust your plans accordingly.
Trivia Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Thursday starting at 6:30pm with Dan Master Quiz. Prizes to the top three teams of 1-6 people.
Friday
School’s Out SplashDown - Join them from 10am to 3pm for a special SplashDown day at the Columbia Swim Center. SplashDown will be open to public during this event. usual rates and fees apply.
Lit at the Lights - Walk through Merriweather’s Symphony of Lights and enjoy cocktail and beer samples for $45 per person. If you’re only walking, those ages 3 and up pay just $15.
Black Friday & Photos with Santa @ Manor Hill - They’re opening at 2pm with a collab release of My Old Friend Imperial Stout with McClintock, Mike’s Gelato, plus photo sessions with Santa by Mike Buscher (reserve your time).
B&O Ellicott City Station Museum Holiday Train Garden - The Holiday Train Garden opens today and runs until January 4th. If you have little ones (or big ones!) that love an intricate model train, head on over during normal operating hours.
Goose Island Bourbon County 2025 Release @ White Oak Tavern - Enjoy three varieties of this year's Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stouts.
Karaoke @ The Trolley Stop - Fridays at 9pm until late hosted by Kelly Secret.
Saturday
Savage Mill Yuletide - From 11/29 through 12/21, Savage Mill celebrates the holidays with Shop Small starting at 10am on Saturday. Santa will be in attendance from 11am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays throughout Yuletide.
Hickory Ridge Winter Wonderland - Visit Hickory Ridge Village Center for a celebration from 1-4pm with festive activities, holiday characters, fun, games and more.
Sunday
Kids Story Time @ Queen Takes Book - From 3-4:30pm, author Laurel Snyder will be there to read her new book, The Book of Candles. Along with the story time, there will be a small activity and Laurel will be signing her book.
Festive Families - Merriweather’s Symphony of Lights for families and their strollers, wagons and backpacks. One of the few walkable nights in the season.
Repeal Murder Mystery @ 18th & 21st - Celebrate the end of Prohibition with a cocktail party that includes a murder mystery emceed by Steve Wecker.
Encore Comedy Show @ Black Flag - Join in for a night of laughs, brews, and good company at their monthly comedy showcase on the last Sunday of every month. $20 gets you admission and first drink.
Ellicott Distilling Co. Distillery Class - Distill your own bottle of vodka or gin and flavor it with their thousands of flavor combinations or bring your own. Get a custom label, do some trivia, win prizes, eat tacos, and sip on bottomless mimosas! Starts at 10am and ends around 12:30pm.
Upcoming
Wreath Decorating Class @ Manor Hill Farm - Studio Dans Dance Company is holding a fundraiser at Manor Hill Farm on December 3rd from 6-9pm. Learn how to make a wreath and about Studio Dans Dance Company.
HCC Concert Series: Student Jazz Ensemble Concert - From 7:30pm to 8:30pm on December 1st.
Free Bingo Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Tuesday at 6pm. You get 6 free bingo cards (and can earn more, ask the bingo caller!) and can win prizes each round like free food and drink and Common Kitchen gift certificates.
Trivia @ Notch8 Brewery - Every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm is trivia night at Notch8. Sporcle Live Trivia hosts two games at 7pm and again at 8pm.
Weather This Weekend 🥶
Friday - 40° | 25° - ☀️
Saturday - 43° | 29° - 🌤️
Sunday - 42° | 30° - 🌧️ - 0.24”
☀️ data from Weather Underground
Local Theatres and Shows
Theater | Show | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Elf | 11/7 - 1/4 | |
Hello, Dolly! | 11/6 - 1/4 | |
Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley | 12/5 - 12/20 |
Live Music, Brunches, & Bar Events
Here are all the places (that I’ve found) that have free live music (or more) in the area - if I am missing your favorite venue, please let me know! (bars may have separate covers)
🎶 Music | ❓ Trivia | 🎭 Comedy | 🍳 Brunch | 🎤 Karaoke
Friday 11/28
🎶 Looney’s Pub - Kristen and the Noise - 9pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - DJ Ahmed - 7pm–10pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - Jah Works - 9pm
🎶 Union Jack’s - Trish & Andy Duo - 7pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Aiden Interrante Quartet - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Rainy Day Matinee - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Live Piano with b.en - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Mike Mc’Henry - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - The Objections - 9:30pm–close
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Brandt Dunn - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Noah Booz - 5:30pm–8:30pm
Saturday 11/29
🎤 River Hill Grill - Karaoke w. DJ Toro - 9pm–midnight
🎶 Looney’s Pub - The Reagan Years - 9pm–close
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - Kleptoradio - 8pm
🎶 Union Jack’s -DJ Micah - 10pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Grant Langford - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Faith & the Faithful - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Noah Pierre - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Alex Peters - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - Gary & The Groove - 9pm–close
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - O’McPub Band - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - 100 Proof - 5:30pm– 8:30pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Dave Weber - 4–7pm
Sunday 11/30
🍳 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Noah Pierre - 11am–2pm
🍳 Reckless Shepherd - 90’s Brunch - 10am
🍳 Galliano - Jazz Brunch- 11:30am–2:30pm
🍳 White Oak Tavern - Live Jazz Music - 11am–2pm
🎶 Union Jack’s - Karaoke DJ - 9pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Sidestreet Duo - 5pm–9pm
🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Mandy B - 2pm–5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Jack Worthington - 2pm–5pm
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