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☀️ With the warmer weather (perhaps TOO warm) here to stay, we’re seeing a bit more street fests on the schedule. We have one in Silver Spring and another in Old Ellicott City, on top of numerous Earth Day celebrations and even a belated Holi celebration at Merriweather.

🎭 Also this weekend, Reservoir HS Theatre will be performing The Addams Family and we’re looking forward to it! If you’ve never been to a high school production, you should because you will be amazed at how good they are and there’s ample parking! Get your tickets before they sell out!

Here’s what else is going on this weekend!

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Latest News

BW Parkway Temporary Closure 🚧

WBALTV has the full details but this is a reminder that the northbound exit the Baltimore-Washington Parkway near Jessup will be closed this weekend to demolish a bridge. (this is the final scheduled closure)

Old Ellicott City Clock Returns! 🕰️

The original was donated by the Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City in 2000 but it was destroyed in 2016 and again in 2018. This week, the clock was replaced after the Ellicott City Partnership raised more than $30,000 for its return.

HoCo Schools Annual Art Exhibit at the Mall 🖼️

The Howard County Public School System's Annual Art Exhibit is on display throughout the common area of the mall until April 29th. Enjoy!

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Local Business

Laud Shawarma Grand Opening in Common Kitchen

Laud Shawarma, the sister-owned spot bringing authentic Nigerian shawarma to the table! Kozy & Olori Fawehinmi started Laud during the pandemic to share their love of bold, comforting flavors and the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening is this Friday.

Kids Bowl Free This Summer! 🎳

A bunch of bowling alleys, including Main Event in Columbia, participate in Kids Bowl Free this summer. They have to be between the ages of 2 and 15 and you get two free games per day, per person. If you don’t have bowling shoes, you’ll have to rent them.

Fun Things To Do

As always, confirm events before you go, sometimes they change, get cancelled, etc.

Today

Friday

Saturday

  • CHARM Rescue Spring Festival 2026 - Noon until 4pm, join for a day of fun, furry friends, local vendors & goodies, plus activities for the kids and raffle baskets.

  • Gentle Giants Horse Rescue @ Manor Hill - Noon to 4pm, Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue will be at Manor Hill for the Spring Edition of their Howard County Farm + Farm Collaboration Day.

  • ForgeCraft Academy Pop-Up Class @ Penn Oaks Winery - 1-4pm, whether you’re a beginner looking to try something new or a craft enthusiast ready to sharpen your skills, ForgeCraft offers a unique opportunity to create functional art from fire and steel.

  • Explore Underground Railroad Experience Trail @ Olney Theatre Center - a guided hike along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, where participants will gain a look into the experiences of 19th-century freedom seekers. The hike covers approximately two miles through scenic woodlands and fields and includes admission to the Woodlawn Museum.

  • Bag-It Day @ Alpha Ridge Landfill - If you need compost, head to Alpha Ridge from 9am-3pm and fill any bag or container with compost for only $2 each.

  • Lowe’s Craft Terrarium - Head over at 10am to build a layered terrarium box for displaying plants or treasures. Be sure to register!

  • Tea Party Etiquette in the 1800’s - The HoCo Historical Society will be having a special event discussing tea party etiquette. Activities will include flower arranging, place setting, and general socializing.

  • Clarksville Commons Earth Day Celebration - 10am to 1pm, the annual celebration will include environmental non-profits, local farmers, green-minded artisans and businesses, renewable energy companies,… and an electric vehicle display and EV owners meet-up. There are already more than a dozen confirmed participants.

  • Earth Day Celebration @ Color Burst Park - 10am-12pm, starting with a complimentary yoga session by Yoga Six, followed by recycling relays and a sustainable maker’s market. Enjoy live music, DIY succulent workshops, face painting and the “Green Kids” craft zone.

  • SpringFest in Old Ellicott City - Noon until 8pm, enjoy a ton of live music across three stages and dozens of acts, live DJ, face painting, balloon art, reptile meet & greet, a nature walk along the Trolley Trail with a scavenger hunt, and a whole lot more.

  • Montgomery Hills StreetFest in Silver Spring - From 3-7pm, The Montgomery Hills StreetFest celebrates one of the county’s gateways to Silver Spring with a day full of fun, food, and community connection. Now in its fifth year, the StreetFest brings neighbors, families, and local leaders together to enjoy live music, delicious offerings from local restaurants, and family activities.

  • Gentle Giants Horse Rescue @ Manor Hill - Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue will be at the Spring Edition of Manor Hill’s HoCo Farm + Farm Collaboration Day.

  • Fulton Farmers Market - The new market run by Milk Lady Markets starts this weekend, 10am-2pm, at Sho Nuf Turkey Farm.

  • Suburban Maryland Spring Home Show @ HoCo Fairgrounds - Meet a wide range of home improvement companies. Discover new ideas and interesting products for your home and find the best resources in home improvement, landscaping, and design services. Get expert advice and learn from the pros. Shop, compare, and save and ask for show special pricing.

  • 12th Annual Youth Leadership Summit: Youth Entrepreneurship Conference @ Harpers Choice M.S. - From 1-4pm, the youth entrepreneurship conference will show your kid how to turn ideas into a business with a profit. This conference will include interactive workshops where students can explore their strengths, learn how money works, and think about future careers and business ideas.

  • Job Readiness Workshop (14-17 yrs) - Prepare for a successful summer with this interactive program designed to help youth explore job opportunities and develop essential workplace skills. Participants learn resume building, interview techniques, professional communication, and more to confidently pursue summer employment.

  • Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club’s Annual Auction - The Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club, is a historical club dedicated to preserving farming life and practices found in Howard County, will be holding their annual Antique Farm Machinery Auction at the Howard County Fairgrounds. All types of farm machinery and equipment will be auctioned.

  • Sip & Stretch @ Turf Valley - 9am-11am, 60 minutes of all levels yoga for beginners to advanced athletes and everywhere in between.

  • 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!

  • Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market - Veterans Plaza from 9am-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.

  • 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!

Sunday

  • Downtown Columbia 5K/10K - It’s too late to sign up but be aware that the race will start and end at Color Burst Park.

  • Goat Yoga on the Farm @ Manor Hill - From 10:30am-12pm, join BreakAway Yoga Studios and bring a mat or towel so you can stretch, smile, snuggle, and giggle with these furry friends. Stick around after for pizza and live music!

  • Holi Celebration @ Merriweather Park - From 12-3pm, celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, with us at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Downtown Columbia! Welcome spring with a colorful dance party and then sit back and enjoy performances that highlight modern and traditional music, dance, and more!

  • Absolutely Dragulous @ Black Flag Brewing - Join us every third Sunday of the month for an unforgettable Drag Brunch hosted by Absolutely Dragulous! Get ready for dazzling performances, outrageous humor, and all the fierce fun you can handle—right here at your favorite brewery.

  • The Lorax Tea Party (4 yrs +) @ Robinson Nature Center - Follow along with the classic storybook “The Lorax,” to celebrate Earth Day at the Nature Center. Make a Lorax-themed craft, listen to a reading of the book, and embark on a nature walk to discover the importance of trees and wildlife. Spend time with new friends and enjoy tea and treats catered by local Touche Touchet bakery.

  • Salute to 250 Years of Service Honoring the Army, Navy & Marines @ Belmont Manor - From 11am to 4pm, experience a powerful day of history, honor, and community as we commemorate America’s 250th and recognize the service and sacrifice of our military—past and present.

  • Sunday Serenade @ Cabin John Regional Park Amphitheater - From 10am to 11:30am, enjoy a free concert at Cabin John. This week’s performer is Sol Roots (4/19) or Love Riot (4/26).

  • 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 @ 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.

Weather This Weekend

Friday -683° | 58° - 🌤️
Saturday - 83° | 55° - 🌤️
Sunday - 59° | 39° - 🌧️ - 0.16”

☀️ data from Weather Underground

Local Theatres and Shows

Theater

Show

Dates

Wizard of Oz

3/20 - 6/7

Appropriate

3/18 - 4/26

I & You: The Musical

4/22 - 5/24

Assassins

4/3 - 5/3

Fun Home

3/6 - 3/22

The Importance of Being Earnest

3/6 - 3/15

School

Show

Dates

Reservoir H.S.

The Addams Family

4/17 - 4/19 Tickets

River Hill H.S.

Mean Girls

4/17 - 4/18 Tickets

Long Reach H.S.

Bring It On

4/16 - 4/18 Tickets

Murray Hill M.S.

Beetlejuice

4/24 - 4/25 Tickets

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
💵 Ticketed or cover

Friday 4/17

🎶 Looney’s Pub - Tripwire - 9pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - Left of Center & Frank Florence - 7pm–10pm
🎶 Common Kitchen - Mike Walls - 6pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - My Chemical Bromance - 9pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Dwayne Adell - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Brandt Dunn - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Cynthia Marie - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Ruben Montoya - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - KittyBack - 8pm–close
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Ciaran Quinn - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Little Market Café - Strings Attached - 6pm–8pm
🎶 HoCo Brew Hive - The Have Nots - 7pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - One Step Down - 5:30pm–8:30pm
🎶 Oversea Distillery - Lee Allen - 7pm10pm

Saturday 4/18

🎶 Looney’s Pub - Doc Marten and the Flannels - 9pm–close
🎶 River Hill Grill - Lido Deck - 7pm–10pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - The Reagan Years - 8pm 💵
🎶 Sonoma’s - Code Red - 7pm–11pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Tim Andrulonis - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Grayson Moon - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Andrew Bell - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Mercy Creek - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - Junction Band - 8pm–close
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - The Bard & The Bird - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Little Market Café - Spring Fest (multiple acts)- 12pm–8pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Jim Lewis - 5:30pm 8:30pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Jack Worthington - 47pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - The Liquor Store Boys - 2pm-5pm
🎶 Notch8 Brewery - David Sparrow - 6pm–8pm

Sunday 4/19

🎤 Union Jack’s - Karaoke with DJ Teej - 9pm–2am

🍳 Black Flag Brewing Co. - Absolutely Dragulous - 11am2pm
🍳 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Jamie Bishop - 11am2pm
🍳 Galliano - Jazz Brunch- 11:30am2:30pm
🍳 Smashing Grapes - Kevin Howard - 11am–2pm
🍳 White Oak Tavern - Live Jazz Music - 11am2pm

🎶 18th & 21st - Rodney Kelly - 5pm–9pm
🎶 Little Market Café - Drive Thru Snafu - 12pm–3pm

🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - DT Huber - 2pm5pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Blue Spruce - 1pm4pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - Eli Liv - 2pm-5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Dave Weber Duo - 47pm

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