Columbia Academy in Maple Lawn Closed Indefinitely this week (WMAR reported that the closure was due to staffing shortages but it seems like there’s more to the story) though if it impacted you, you already knew. As a parent with four kids, I’m sorry. 😟

Grocery Outlet is shutting down 36 underperforming stores, including the one at Wilde Lake and in Catonsville.

On the Border closing on Friday

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 - Storytime & Sing-along with Miss Julie from 10-11am 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.

Columbia Art Center Presents: Visionary Women 2026 - Enjoy viewing a powerful collection of art created by 78 local female artists that reflect the 2026 Visionary Women theme: Reservoir of Strength.

ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith @ Busboys and Poets - On this night, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come together to recite a poem, song, short skit or jokes. Come out and enjoy the wonderful environment while you eat, get your drink on and socialize. Great for those learning American sign language.

The Reagan Years @ Turf Valley Resort - The East Coast’s Original 80’s Tribute Band, The Reagan Years return to Turf Valley. Tickets are $30 per person, doors open at 7:30pm.

ACW Live Pro Wrestling @ Reckless Shepherd - From 8-midnight, ACW Wrestling brings the ring, the heat, and the chaos to Reckless Shepherd for a night of pure adrenaline. $25pp.

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.

Maple Syrup Festival @ Cunningham Falls State Park - The second to last weekend for the Maple Syrup Festival is this weekend from 10am-2pm. If you love maple syrup, don’t miss this festival!

Acoustic and Ales @ North Four Corners Local Park - A free festive outdoor happy hour in Silver Spring from 11am to 2pm. This event will feature local Irish Latin band, La Unica, craft brews, and several food trucks.

Reservoir High School Annual Boosters Bingo Fundraiser - Reservoir Boosters Bingo at Palotti High School with tons of prizes. Doors open at 4:45 pm for Happy Hour, so come enjoy dinner and drinks with friends!

St. Patrick’s Celebration @ Manor Hill Brewing - A triple release from noon until 7pm with McClintock Distilling Co of My Old Friend Imperial Stout, My Old Friend Whiskey, and Estate Grown Corn Whiskey along with the pizza trolley, live music, and even a giveaway to 2 lucky people (no purchase necessary).

JCPenney Kids Zone Flower Wreath - Head to JCPenney with your kid to make a flower wreath from 11am-noon.

Mikey & Mel’s Cruise In - The first of eight monthly classic car meetups at Mikey & Mel’s is this weekend from 9am-noon.

HoCo Conservancy Mindful Movement - Join us at our Belmont location for a morning of forest bathing and yoga. We will mindfully explore the Morning Choice Trail before returning to the Carriage House for a slow-flow yoga session. $5pp, 16+.

St. Patrick’s Day on Main Street - Head to Old Ellicott City from noon until 3pm for a celebration that includes a Lucky Duck Game and Irish Traditional Music at the B&O Museum.

OEC St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl - If organized imbibing is your thing, OEC has a bar crawl from 2-7pm this weekend with nearly a dozen participating locations.

Ireland at the Wharf - The Warf in D.C. has a fun St. Patrick’s Day event from 1-7pm with music, dancers, and more.

Chesapeake Collector Car Swap Meet @ HoCo Fairgrounds - Free admission from 7am-3pm.

Rhythms of Renewal @ Columbia Orchestra - Starts at 7:30pm and explore what it means to start again. This concert celebrates renewal in three distinctly different flavors: the ancient ritual kind (complete with orgiastic dancing), the literal environmental kind (with crystal glasses and compressed air cans), and the bittersweet nostalgic kind (looking backward while moving forward).

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!

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.

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.

KidSpace Movie Night @ Supreme Sports 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.

Harriet Tubman Day 2026 - A special Harriet Tubman Day celebration at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center at 1:00 PM, featuring a powerful performance by the renowned storyteller Janice Curtis Greene.

Gottaswing DJ Swing Dances - Every third Sunday, get a beginner swing lesson with Cassie Stoa from 5-5:30pm, followed by dancing from 5:30-7:30pm with a guest DJ.

Baltimore St. Patrick Day Parade - The Shamrock 5K and the Baltimore St. Patrick Parade will start at 2pm. Parade starts at the Washington Monument and goes down North Charles to Pratt Street, ending up at the Inner Harbor.

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.

HCC Spring Service Fair - Head to the Galleria at 1pm to talk with representatives from community organizations about volunteer opportunities. This event is co-sponsored by Student Life and the Center for Civic and Community Engagement.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration @ Bain 50+ Center 3/17 - Join us for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration featuring Tuesdays at Two performing some Irish Tunes. Meet us in the lobby for refreshments, wear green and bring your good luck charm.

Holi Festival: A Celebration of Color & Goodness 3/17 - Celebrate the vibrant Festival of Colors at the North Laurel 50+ Center with the South Asian Club as we welcome spring, spread love, and rejoice in the triumph of good over evil.

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.