Free Hand Dancing and Bop Dance Class with Shirley Duncan (16 yrs +) - From 6-8pm at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, learn traditional rhythm and blues swing dance as you learn iconic moves like The Bop and The Walk, explore their cultural roots, and enhance posture, coordination, and flow while mastering effortless, graceful spins.

Farm Friends Storytime & Play Group @ Mary’s Land Farm - From 11am to 12:30pm, ideal for infants through kindergarten-ages but older siblings are always welcome.

Mix & Mingle Happy Hour @ Reckless Shepherd! - Columbia Md Social (20s & 30s) is hosting a happy hour starting at 5pm.

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.

Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - Enjoy the Mayhem Magical Circus from 10 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.

Free Friday Indoor Movie @ Partnership Activity Center - Enjoy a free Friday movie (Elio) at Partnership Hall with floor seating at 7pm.

ARC Blood Drive @ Supreme Sports Club - Donate blood!

An Evening of Jazz, Rock and Pop with DIY Jazz Quartet and South Hill Revival - Hosted at Carroll Baldwin Hall in Savage, enjoy an evening of jazz with DIY Jazz Quartet from 7-9pm.

Pizza Trolley Grand Re-Opening @ Manor Hill - The pizza trolley is back and open again after a winter break (and snow/ice recovery). As someone who has eaten a few slices/pies, I fully recommend it!

Let’s Get Social @ Jailbreak Brewing Company - Social mixer for Socialites of HoCo - 30s, 40s, and 50s from 7pm to 10pm. Whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident, this event is perfect for making new connections and expanding your social circle whilst having a good time.

Brett’s Retro Palace @ Black Flag Brewing Co. - Brett’s Retro Palace will be at Black Flag from 3-11pm for all your vinyl shopping needs.

Crushed Glass Class @Bare Bones Grill - From 6-8pm, for ages 14+, learn how to create one of 20 crushed glass suncatchers.

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.

Music in the Commons: Oakland Mills H.S. - From 1:30pm-3pm, Oakland Mills H.S.’s Tri-M Music Honor Society and Modern Band Ensemble will perform a variety of modern hits in Savage Mill.

Lunar New Year Celebration in Rockville - Head to Richard Montgomery H.S. from 1-3:30pm for a free event that includes performances, interactive displays, crafts, and more!

Mardi Gras on Main Street in OEC - The Ellicott City Partnership hosts Mardi Gras on Main from 1-6pm. There will be a Mask Scavenger hunt, French Quarter Find, Mask Decorating, and more.

18th Annual Howard County Community Dance Festival - Starting at 7pm at the Smith Theatre, enjoy a collaborative event gathers the dancers of Howard County and the surrounding areas together for the day, and in the evening these students present, in a student showcase, their talents, skills, and things they've learned throughout the festival!

Puppy Playtime @ Petco - Every Saturday from 1-1:30pm, pups 8 weeks to 6 months old with proof of vaccines can get out their zoomies!

Lowe’s Kids Workshops Birdhouse - From 10am-1pm, come make a colorful birdhouse with your kiddos! Register beforehand.

Havre de Grace Ice Festival - If you fancy a trip up to Havre de Grace, they’re celebrating they will have 50 ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, live performances, and more from 2-7pm.

Maple Sugar Walk @ Brookside Nature Center - Every Saturday in February, at 1pm and again at 3pm, hike with a naturalist to the maple tree grove and learn how sap is turned into syrup. Registration required and it’s $7.

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.

Little Artists on the Farm: Painting Sheep - Hands on kids farm art experience at Mary’s Land Farm from 1-3pm.

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.

(cancelled) Dinosaur Park Open House - On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, get free entry from noon until 4pm.

KidSpace Movie Night @ Columbia Athletic Club - 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.

Jenn’s Uncommon Critters @ Manor Hill - Enjoy an hourlong program featuring reptiles, invertebrates, and small mammals. Three sessions, first half will be show and tell and second half will involve touching, holding, and photos with the Animal Ambassadors.

HoCo Historical Society Annual Meeting - Hear from local preservation leaders talk about their restoration of three historic Ellicott City structures with a 1pm membership meeting (all are welcome but you must register) plus a panel discussion at 2:30pm.

Maryland Indoor 5K and Family Fun Run @ Arundel Mills Mall - Want to do a fun run or 5K in the winter but don’t want to do it outside? Do it at the mall!

Wedding & Special Event Rental Open House @ Howard County Conservancy - Engaged couples and more are invited to visit the Conservancy, its grounds, and event spaces. You can meet with vendors too and sample bites from caterers along with wine or nonalcoholic welcome beverages.

Encore Comedy Show @ Black Flag - The last Sunday of every month, Black Flag turns into a comedy club with a show starting at 7pm.

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.

Museum Walk at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center 2/25 - Discover the rich history and culture of our community with a guided tour through the only High School for African American students during segregation, Harriet Tubman Jr-Sr High School. 6:30-8pm, preregistration encouraged.

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 @ Black Flag - Charm City Entertainment hosts trivia at Black Flag Brewing every Tuesday starting at 7pm.

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.