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By now I’m sure you’ve heard that we may get anywhere from 0” and 24” of snow this weekend. Then some sleet. Stock up on necessities and double check events before you go, some may have been cancelled because of the pending weather - and stay safe!
Also, when we’ve all thawed out, remember that it’s still Howard County Restaurant Weeks until February 1st!
— Jim Wang
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Latest News
BGE Customer Relief Fund Open
The BGE Customer Relief Fund for Residential Gas Customers application page is open. If you are an active residential gas customer and have a past due balance of at least $250, you may be eligible for relief based on your income. There are other stipulations but they’re all listed on the application website.
Maryland to get a Sphere?
Yep, National Harbor will become the 2nd location in the US for a Sphere, though smaller than the one in Las Vegas. It’ll have 6,000 seats (compared to 17,600 at the Vegas Sphere) and would also have an Exosphere (the exterior LED screen).
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Local Business
Sparks Ignited Summer Sessions Open
Do you want to keep your middle school child mentally engaged over the summer? Looking to improve reading and writing skills? Did your child take Spanish 1 or 2 this year and want to brush up on reading, writing, and conjugating? Sign up for Sparks Ignited Summer Sessions for online group ELA or Spanish classes! Sign up for 1 week or more today with Sparks Ignited, LLC before the price increases on March 1st.Questions? Check out our website bit.ly/sparksignited and find us on both Instagram & Facebook.
Bonheur Patisserie & Deli Under New Management
According to this Facebook post in HoCo Eats, Bonheur in Columbia is under new management.
Fun Things To Do
As always, confirm events before you go, sometimes they change, get cancelled, etc. And because of the SNOW!
Today 1/22
3rd Annual (Hunger Games) Elkridge Teen Live! - Registration closes at 2pm today for today’s event for teens age 11-18 when the Elkridge branch will turn into Panem. A fun event for those on a half day!
Charm City Run Club w. Black Flag Brewing - All paces welcome for a fun run and or walk, start and end at the store, go for a 2-3 mile run or walk, and receive a coupon for a discount at Black Flag Brewery.
DJ Spin Nights @ The Color Burst Ice Rink - The ice rink is open through January 31st and Thursdays are DJ Spin Nights from 5:30-7:30pm with a live DJ.
Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - Mr. Jon and Friends will be there from 11 to 11am at the center court.
Trivia Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Thursday starting at 6:30pm with Dan Master Quiz. Prizes to the top three teams of 1-6 people.
Karaoke @ Oversea Distillery - Every Thursday night is Karaoke night at Oversea, starts at 8:30pm.
Friday 1/23
Free Friday Movie at Partnership Hall - Enjoy Lilo & Stitch (2025) at Partnership Hall in Laurel.
The Nowhere Men @ Turf Valley Resort - Doors open at 6:30 and enjoy a P.G. County based rock and soul band until 10pm.
Half Price Fridays @ National Aquarium - After 5pm, enjoy half priced tickets at the National Aquarium all year long.
Karaoke @ The Trolley Stop - Fridays at 9:30pm hosted by Kelly Secret.
Saturday 1/24
Winter Indoor Farmers Market @ Mary’s Land Farm - Every Saturday until April 4th from 10am-2pm, Mary’s Land Farm hosts an indoor farmer’s market in their greenhouse.
Howard EcoWorks Seed Drive @ Miller Library - Learn what you can do during the cold winter months, see demonstrations of backyard composting, winter seed sowing, and more.
Carroll Kennel Club AKC Dog Show @ HoCo County Fair - Two days of competition, starting at 8am until Best in show in the afternoon and evening.
Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market - Veterans Plaza from 10-1pm, the year round market features local vendors offering everything from seasonal fruits and vegetables to farm-fresh eggs, artisanal breads, goat cheese, meats, honey, cut flowers, pastries, preserves, and more.
Zumba With Susana @ Slayton House - A 9AM total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
KidSpace Movie Night @ Columbia Gym - Kids 4-13 of CA members can enjoy a movie, free activities, pizza, and popcorn from 6pm to 9pm. Unfortunately, CA doesn’t seem to list the movie being shown!
Free Guided Tour of B&O Ellicott City Station Museum - We love this free museum, especially the model train room (it’s quite impressive). Tours are free and start at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday 1/25
Encore Comedy Show @ Black Flag Brewing - From 6-9PM, enjoy a comedy show at Black Flag.
The Mitten Winter Tea Party (4 yrs +) - From 10am to 4pm, the Robinson Nature Center has a fun event where you enjoy the classic winter storybook “The Mitten",” make a mitten themed craft, and walk the woods. $29 gets you in along with tea and treats catered by Touche Touchet.
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
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 - 45° | 9° - 🌤️
Saturday - 20° | 13° - ☁️ - 6.9” ❄️
Sunday - 20° | 18° - 🌨️ - 9.6” ❄️
☀️ data from Weather Underground
Local Theatres and Shows
Theater | Show | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Rock of Ages | 1/9 - 3/15 | |
Little Miss Perfect | 2/8 - 3/8 | |
Save My Black Soul | 1/16 - 2/1 |
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 1/23
🎶 Looney’s Pub - Starcrush - 9pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - Daisy Duo - 7pm–10pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - My Chemical Bromance - 9pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Jon Waller - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Union Jack’s - Mike Newberry - 7pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Brandon Capo - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Jordan Mills - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Dan Haas - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - Making Waves - 9:30pm–close
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Brandt Dunn - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Grasso Brothers - 5:30pm–8:30pm
🎶 Notch8 Brewery - Hyland Brothers - 6pm–9pm
Saturday 1/24
🎶 Looney’s Pub - The New Romance - 9pm–close
🎶 River Hill Grill - Out of Order - 7pm–10pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - The Chucks - 8pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Grant Langford - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Brandt Dunn - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Marissa Zechinato - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Sam O’Hare - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - Escape Goat - 9pm–close
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Almost Infinity - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Seneca Creek - 5:30pm– 8:30pm
🎶 Oversea Distillery - Andy Branigan - 6pm–11:50pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Noah Booz - 4–7pm
Sunday 1/25
🍳 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Stephen Henson - 11am–2pm
🍳 Galliano - Jazz Brunch- 11:30am–2:30pm
🍳 Smashing Grapes - Cynthia Marie - 11am–2pm
🍳 White Oak Tavern - Live Jazz Music - 11am–2pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Rodney Kelly - 5pm–9pm
🎶 Union Jack’s - Karaoke DJ - 9pm
🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - John Benjamin - 2pm–5pm
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