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It’s setting up to be a busy weekend!
🏃🏃➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️ If you’re going through the Maple Lawn region on Saturday morning, be prepared for some delays as they host the Maryland Half-Marathon and 5K in the morning.
The annual Savage Fest will be happening on Saturday as well, from 10am-5pm, with a ton of activities. We’re down in Savage Mill twice a week for fencing and have often seen events at Baldwin Commons, so we’re looking forward to seeing Savage Fest again this year.
— Jim Wang

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Latest News
4 HCPSS Students named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalists 🫡
Congratulations to four HCPSS students who were among only 13 in Maryland to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalists!
Nikhil R. Maddirala, Marriott Ridge High School
Advik Rai, River Hill High School
Chelsea Sun, Atholton High School
Jayen Tolia, Reservoir High School
Cheap Summer Movies Are Back! 🍿
Cinemark, AMC, and Regal all have summer movie programs where you can get cheap movie tickets throughout the week:
Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse from June 1 to August 6 and is $1.75 per movie.
AMC Summer Movie Camp runs from June 22 to August 12th and are $3 a ticket.
Regal Summer Movie Express runs from June 1 to August 13th and are $1 a ticket.
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Local Business
The Loft at Wegmans Closing 🍷
The Baltimore Sun is reporting that The Loft Wine, Liquor & Beer above Wegmans will close this summer. All merchandise will be sold at final sale prices starting this weekend.
Mad Chef Coming to Maple Lawn 🧑🍳
I drove by earlier this week but Sandra in HoCo Eats snapped a photo of the banner. I’ve never been to Mad Chef but the comments on the post rave about the place… I’m excited someone is taking Bandito’s old spot!
Costco Gas Closing for Construction ⛽
If you are a fan of Costco gas, you’ll have to wait until mid-August as they’re renovating (adding more pumps!) for the next two and a half months. They’re adding more pumps!

Fun Things To Do
As always, confirm events before you go, sometimes they change, get cancelled, etc.
Today
Good Vibes and Voices Concert @ Rockburn Branch Park - Enjoy a night of FREE music, entertainment, healing conversations, activities (ax throwing, inflatables, lawn games, video games, etc.), food, and fun! Learn about local resources for service members, veterans, and their families.
Spanish Wine Tasting at Tino’s - Sip and savor as you learn about the unique grapes and renowned wine regions that make Spain so special. Pair your tasting with delicious bites including charcuterie, seafood dip, and mini meatballs.
Amped in the Park - Lakecia Benjamin "We Dream" Album Release Show - Join us for a night of great music, food, drinks and fun for the whole family. Festivities begin at 6:30pm, band starts at 7pm.
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.
Wheels Plus Meals Food Truck Nights @ Linden Linthicum United Methodist Church - There is a rotating schedule of food trucks with all different types of cuisines. The event is held every Thursday from now until October from 5-8pm.
Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - Join 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.
Union Jack’s Beer Pong Tournament - Hosted by CJ Micah Diggs every Thursday from 10pm-2am, compete for prizes for 1st and 2nd place.
Friday
Blandair Park Phase 6 Ribbon Cutting - The celebration of completion of Phase 6 at Blandair Park will be from 3-5:30pm. The new skate park plus new basketball and pickleball courts. There will be lawn games and two food trucks to buy food.
Ice Cream Social at River Hill Village Center - Columbia Village Centers Summer Sound Series is back with live music, kid’s craft, Hoops & Stage show & free ice cream from 5:30-8:30pm.
B'more Blended - Head to the Meeting House Gallery at the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center to see the Works by Baltimore Watercolor Society, a juried exhibition with Matthew Bird as juror. Works by 72 Associate and Signature Artists fill the gallery and will run through July 25, 2026.
Movie Night - Lilo & Stitch (Live Action) - Watch Lilo & Stitch at the Lakefront, hosted by Mr. B and starts around 8pm.
Friday Flicks Zootopia 2 @ Granville Gude Park - Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy Zootopia 2 starting at approximately 8:30pm (sunset).
Elkridge Volunteer Fire Dept. Food Truck Fridays - Every Friday until October 30th, a variety of food trucks will be there from 4:30-7:30pm. They list the food trucks attending each week and it’s usually a very big turnout.
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.
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.
Saturday
18th Maryland Half Marathon & 5K in Maple Lawn - The 18th running of the MD Half Marathon and 5K will be this Saturday starting at 8am through noon.
Hammond H.S. 15th Annual Golf Tournament @ Fairway Hills - Registration includes: continental breakfast, a bucket of range balls for warm up, cart rental, catered lunch, participation in on-course competitions (closest to the pin, longest drive, and more), a complimentary mulligan package (a $20 value!), and a goodie bag. During lunch, prizes will be awarded and you can purchase additional raffle tickets for raffle items. All experience levels are welcome!
HoCo Conservancy Historic Farmhouse Tours - At 10am and 11am, tour the Brown family farmhouse, a time capsule of architecture and family history. Join members of the Howard County Conservancy’s history team for a tour of the 1800s farmhouse and learn about the history of Mt. Pleasant.
WaterFest @ Maydale Nature Classroom - From 11am to 2pm, come make a splash while learning about your local watershed through crafts, games, exhibitors, and activities! Waterfest is a relaxed all-ages family-friendly event, with self-led activity stations set up around the property of Maydale Nature Classroom.
Community Chess Day @ The Barn - From 11am to 2pm, come on out for a fun-filled day of chess, open to beginners, experts, youth, adults, and everyone in between, featuring chess, and a variety of games, music, and food!
Annual Strawberry Festival in Savage - Head to United Methodist Church of Savage for their annual strawberry festival from 11am to 3pm.
Good Kidizen @ Color Burst Park - 10am-12pm, bring the whole family to Color Burst Park for a morning filled with interactive fun. From games to crafts, there’s something for every little adventurer.
Savage Fest 2026 - From 10am to 5pm, head to Baldwin Common and Carroll Baldwin Hall for an annual celebration. It is is a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings together neighbors, families, and visitors for a full day of fun, food, shopping, and entertainment. With over 50 vendors, delicious food trucks, and activities designed for all ages, you don’t want to miss it!
LEGO® Railroad Trials (6 yrs +) - At the B&O EC Station Museum, kids can join in a LEGO Railroad Competition where they provide the legos for you to design and build your own train engines that you can test on a curving track. $10.
Sip + Shoot @ Penn Oaks Winery - Try something new and exhilarating with Sip & Shoot, an archery experience where participants can learn basic archery skills from Arrow Dynamics professionals and unwind with Penn Oaks wine in hand.
Encore Comedy at Cushwa Brewing! - The best standup Comedy Show in Maryland is back Come enjoy the best comedy and best deep dish pizza in Maryland!
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!
Bank of America Museums on Us - Bank of America card holders can get free general admission to various cultural institutions on the first full weekend of each month. In Maryland, this includes the Maryland Science Center and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
Fulton Farmers Market - The new market run by Milk Lady Markets continues this weekend, 10am-2pm, at Sho Nuf Turkey Farm.
Clarksville Farmer’s Market - This weekend from 9am to 1pm with Columbia Post 300 as the guest vendor along with live music with Mike Walls.
Old Ellicott City Farmers Market - The Seasonal Farmers Market at Tiber Park is back with the first market of the season, running from 9am to 1pm with nearly a dozen vendors.
Downtown Silver Spring Freshfarm 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.
Lakefront Concert: Jah Works - Jah Works is bringing the sounds of reggae to the CA Lakefront 🎶. All concerts begin at 7:30pm. Come for the music, stay for the community.
Sunday
Meow at the Manor Adoption Event with BARCS - The annual Meow at the Manor will be happening this Sunday with BARCS BFF Waggin with adoptable animals until 4pm, Kids Crafts in the Barn with representatives from BARCS until 4pm, plus the pizza trolley, Mr Soft Ice Cream & Cupcakes with a Purpose.
Pilates on the Lakefront - Your morning begins with a 45-minute Pilates class led by Kate Cook on the outdoor patio overlooking the lake, followed by a relaxed social hour featuring wellness beverages, handcrafted clean energy bites, champagne spritzes, and a build-your-own bouquet bar with locally grown flowers.
Ice Cream Social at Harper’s Choice Village Center - Columbia Village Centers Summer Sound Series is back with live music, kid’s craft & free ice cream from 4-7pm.
Card Show (Sports & TCG) @ Long Reach High School - From 10am to 3pm, head to Long Reach H.S. for a card show (free entry).
The Rockin’ A Horse Show @ HoCo County Fair - The Rockin’ A is a new horse show series, catering to all western, speed and ranch riders. Skill levels are from beginner to advanced . . . a new show series that the whole family can participate in.
Pollinator Fest @ HoCo Conservancy - Learn about bees, butterflies, birds, moths and more at informative stations. Meet members of different local environmental groups and learn about their activities. Meet live insects and our rescue animals if you choose. Make insect-themed crafts, and enjoy live music, hands-on, pollinator-themed activities and games, book giveaways and more!
Downtown Columbia Culinary Walking Tour - Footsteps to food and fun in Downtown Columbia, Maryland. A perfect way to get in your steps and find your next favorite eats. Participating restaurants include Clove & Cardamon, Cured / 18th & 21st, Medium Rare, Peter Chang, Seasons 52, and Takumi Japanese Bistro & Bar.
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
Merriweather Summer Fit Series 6/9 - Head to Color Burst Park for a Title Boxing fitness class at 7:30pm (RSVP ahead of time).
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 - 92° | 66° - 🌤️
Saturday - 92° | 67° - 🌤️ - 0.05”
Sunday - 91° | 65° - 🌤️
☀️ data from Weather Underground
Local Theatres and Shows
Theater | Show | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Wizard of Oz | 3/20 - 6/7 | |
Mean Girls | 6/15 - 8/23 | |
Carla Hall in Please Underestimate Me | 6/3 - 7/12 | |
An Evening with Sutton Foster | 6/14 | |
Dracula | 5/22 - 6/6 | |
American Idiot | 6/12 - 6/28 | |
American Son | 6/6 - 6/14 |

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
🎶 Looney’s Pub - Lush - 9pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - Nicky Acoustic & Roger Stewart - 7pm–10pm
🎶 Common Kitchen - Dave Weber Duo - 6:30pm–9pm
🎤 Sonoma’s - Karaoke w/ Hernan - 7pm-11pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - The Betty White Stripes - 9pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Aiden Interrante - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Mike Heuer - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Marissa Zechinato - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Sam O'Hare - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - Misspent Youth - 8pm–close
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Albie Stepowany - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Little Market Café - The Wafflers Duo - 6pm–8pm
🎶 HoCo Brew Hive - John Haywood - 7pm
🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Jon Watkins - 5pm–8pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Weed & Grass - 5:30pm–8:30pm
🎶 Notch8 Brewing - Billy James Herrington - 6pm–9pm
Saturday
🎶 Looney’s Pub - Smoke Signals - 9pm–close
🎶 Clarksville Commons - Mike Walls - 9am–1pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - Lido Deck - 7pm–10pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - Radio Hero - 8:30pm
🎶 Sonoma’s - Dance Little Sister - 7pm–11pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Bob Butta - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Andrew Bell - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Jennifer Schimpf - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Union Jack’s Columbia - Chris Montcalmo - 6pm–10pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Paul Kalamari - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - Freezer Burn - 8pm–close
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Miss Moon Rising - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Little Market Café - John DuRant Sr. - 12pm–2pm
🎶 Little Market Café - Work In Progress - 6pm–8pm
🎤 HoCo Brew Hive - Hello Summer Karaoke Night Party - 8pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - JDAB - 5:30pm– 8:30pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Empty Ecstasy - 4–7pm
Sunday
🎤 Union Jack’s - Karaoke with DJ Teej - 9pm–2am
🍳 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Sean Bera - 11am–2pm
🍳 Galliano - Jazz Brunch- 11:30am–2:30pm
🍳 Smashing Grapes - Patrick Cooper - 11am–2pm
🍳 White Oak Tavern - Live Jazz Music - 11am–2pm
🎶 Little Market Café - The McFadden-Garcia Band - 12pm–3pm
🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Drew Cline - 2pm–5pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Red Rock Runaways - 1pm–4pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Herb & Hanson - 2pm–5pm

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