2018 Weddings & Events Showcase

Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia

$5 in advance or $10 at the door (CASH ONLY) Our annual Wedding & Events showcase is a great opportunity to tour Historic Oakland and meet some of Maryland's finest event professionals who can help create the celebration of your dreams! Over 60 vendors fill the manor and tented patio. Caterers, Photographers, Florists, Event Coordinators, […]

$10

Howard County Historical Society Lecture Series

HCLS Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD

Bitter Memories: The Fall of Saigon After spending the better part of 13 years in Vietnam, author Tom Glenn escaped under fire during the fall of Saigon. His novel, Last of the Annamese, tells the story of the end of the Vietnam war. Books available for purchase and signing. Please register for each session separately. […]

April Networking Luncheon | Business Women’s Network of Howard County

Eggspectation 6010 University Boulevard, Ellicott City

Cybersecurity 101: What You NEED to Know When it comes to preventing yourself from cyberattacks, the basic principles of security are the same for individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. It always comes down to finding the right balance of security and convenience. Take away some tactical tips on the layers of security to help […]

$50

Nurturing Garden Habitats for Wildlife

Clarksville Commons Community Room 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville

Join local author Nancy Lawson for this fascinating presentation on her book The Humane Gardener! Discover practical ways to put humane gardening philosophies into action by protecting wild nurseries of animals, eliminating unintended hazards, nurturing plants that provide food and shelter, and humanely resolving conflicts with animals in your yard or garden. Admission: $5 This […]

$5

Nurturing Garden Habitats for Wildlife

Clarksville Commons Community Room 12230 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville

Join local author Nancy Lawson for this fascinating presentation on her book The Humane Gardener! Discover practical ways to put humane gardening philosophies into action by protecting wild nurseries of animals, eliminating unintended hazards, nurturing plants that provide food and shelter, and humanely resolving conflicts with animals in your yard or garden. Admission: $5 This […]

$5

Earth Day Bird Walk

Mt Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD, United States

Join the experts from the Howard County Bird Club listening for – and spotting – as many as 50 different bird species! This is migrating time – it’s a great morning for seasoned bird watchers and first timers to hike our trails, have fun, and learn from each other.  Moderately hilly terrain through the meadows […]

Springfest

Ellicott City 8321 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Celebrate Earth Day in Old Ellicott City for this free family-friendly event, which boasts four outdoor stages featuring 25+ bands. Enjoy locally brewed craft beer, wines and food at all stages, as well as sidewalk sales, free crafts for kids and more.

SpringFest – Old Ellicott City

Historic Ellicott City 8394 Main Steet, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Celebrate Earth Day in Old Ellicott City at this annual festival! Sidewalk sales, lots of free crafts for the kids plus 3 outdoor stages featuring 25+ bands, beer & wine gardens, shopping, local food and more! Free parking and parking shuttle service too.

10th Annual HoCoPoLitSo Blackbird Poetry Festival

The Howard County Poetry and Literature Society’s annual daylong fest features Marilyn Chin. Free Sunbird Reading 2:30 p.m., Nightbird reading 7:30 p.m. Smith Theatre at the Horowtiz Performing Arts Center, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Hocopolitso.org. 443-518-4568.

10th Annual Pink Greens Golf Tournament

Turf Valley Resort 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

The "Pink Greens Golf Classic" tournament features 18 holes of golf on the beautiful championship course at Turf Valley, where each spring more than 50 Blossoms of Hope cherry trees welcome golf enthusiasts for their first outing of the year. Your entry fee includes breakfast, golf cart, soft drinks & beer on the course, closing […]

BWN Scholarship Fundraiser – Scholarship with a Twist!

Scholarship with a Twist! Friday, April 27, 2018 from 6-9 PM Westwood Unique 13554 Triadelphia Road | Ellicott City MD 21042 The BWN Scholarship Foundation invites you to attend a unique evening of networking, shopping, and giving to benefit the BWN Scholarship Fund. This fun night will include: bartending lesson -- with the unveiling of […]

$35

Flea Market at Amherst House

Amherst House at Kings Contrivance 7251 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, MD, United States

Are you a bargain hunter? Come to Amherst House to find an entire parking lot full of great deals! More than 30 sellers will bring their wares. Rain date is Saturday May 5.

An Introduction to Mindfulness

Are you curious about mindfulness? Do you want to experience the benefits but not sure where to begin? This workshop is for you! Learn what mindfulness is and simple techniques that you can begin to incorporate into your life immediately. Join us for this one-hour workshop and see what all the hype is about and […]

$20.00

Women’s Empowerment Seminar

Join us on April 28th for our Women's Empowerment Seminar! Taught by women, for women, this even is open to all women ages 14 and up. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to learn something new and have a good time in a safe, open environment.

$79

From Tragedy to Triumph!

Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 4 pm From Tragedy to Triumph! UMBC Linehan Concert Hall Featuring the combined forces of the HCCO and the UMBC Camerata, performing Haydn’s triumphant “Lord Nelson” Mass (directed by Stephen Caracciolo) and Dvořák’s “heart-on-sleeve” Serenade in E for Strings. Soloists: Lorriana Markovic, soprano; Janice Jackson, mezzo soprano; Joseph Regan, tenor; […]

Spring Barn Market

Star Bright Farm 2950 Garrett Road, White Hall, MD, United States

On April 29th, Star Bright Farm will open it’s barn doors and garden gates to share our farm market with friends, family and neighbors. Come join us to shop, eat and meet the makers of our local craft community. Vendors Include: - Annie Howe, Papercutter - Hilltop Ironworks, Blacksmith and Metal Fabrication - Irene Salmon, […]

An Afternoon With Four African-American Playwrights

Oliver's Carriage House 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia, MD, United States

Try It Out Theatre presents: "An Afternoon With Four African-American Playwrights"  WHEN: 3:00pm-5:00pm, Sunday, April 29, 2018  WHERE: Oliver's Carriage House (pictured) 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia, Maryland, MD 21044.  Four short new plays by African-American playwrights will be read by a cast of actors, followed by an audience Q&A session with the playwrights. Wine, […]