2 time Grammy Nominee – SETH GLIER live in Concert

Baldwin's Station 7618 Main Street, Sykesville, MD, United States

“Singer with an exquisite tenor echoes Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel.” ~ USA TODAY. “The next generation is alive and well” ~ Livingston Taylor. Seth Glier recorded his new album, Birds, in an airy loft in western Massachusetts outfitted with a grand piano and floor-to-ceiling windows. Birds roost just outside those windows, on the roof […]

$20

“CHIVALRY, SWORDS, CANDLES & MORE”: Medieval Art and Music for Kids

Howard County Homeschool Cooperative- Kings Contrivance Campus 1 Kings Contrivance Road, Columbia, MD, United States

Join the kids of Howard County Homeschool Cooperative as they explore Medieval life through art and music! Each child will: • Make a Heraldic Flag • Stitch a mythical medieval sampler • Gild a "Illuminated manuscript" • Decorate their own medieval linen tunic or dress • Craft a wooden sword • Finish a wooden shield […]

$20

Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery

Historic Oakland Manor 5430 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD, United States

The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, but the wedding bells aren’t ringing for this not so happy couple when a member of the wedding party is murdered! With a raging bridezilla and an unenthused groom on the scene, it may be happily never after in this nuptual nightmare. Trade clues with your guests […]

$45 – $50

Jazz Brunch Every Sunday @ The Walrus

The Walrus Oyster & Ale House 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 3030, Columbia, MD, United States

Enjoy live jazz brunch every Sunday @ The Walrus Oyster & Ale House

English afternoon tea

Belmont Manor & Historic Park 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea in the 18th c. Belmont Manor. Tempt your palette with a bottomless pot of tea, a Manor scone with clotted cream & jam, tea savories and desserts, followed by a self guided tour of the Manor. Pre-registration is required.

$15

Romantic Adventure

Terrapin Adventures 8600 Foundry Street, ##2038, Savage, MD

Give Valentine’s Day the excitement you crave this year and take your relationship to new heights! Join us on Saturday, February 15 for our Romantic Adventure! Enjoy a steep discount on loads of adventure. Zip, Swing and conquer our invigorating High Ropes Challenge Course with your special someone! Warm up inside after the adventure and […]

$49

Dinner and Drag

Ellicott Mills Brewing Company 8308 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Join Special Guest Chi Chi Ray Colby and an array of Marylands finest Drag Queens on February 16th at 6 PM! Featuring Drag themed cocktails for $5!

$15

Howard Community College Spring Open House

Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

Graduating high school seniors and parents, learn more about attending Howard Community College! Find information on academic programs, degrees, honors program, enrichment opportunities, and more. For more information on admissions, please call 443-518-1200

Centering Prayer

Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD, United States

Centering Prayer retreats are held weekly. On the 1st  and 3rd Tuesdays of each month it is held from 1-2pm and then on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month it will be held in the evening. If there is a 5th Tuesday in a month, there will not be one held. If lunch is […]

February 2020 Networking Luncheon

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

FEBRUARY LUNCHEON Join us for lunch and some great networking on Wednesday, February 19th 11:30am - 1:00pm Our featured speaker is Betsy Craig Betsy Craig is the nation’s leading expert on food allergies, menu labeling and certifying products and facilities as free from food allergens. As CEO and founder of MenuTrinfo®, LLC, she and her […]

$35 – $50

English afternoon tea

Belmont Manor & Historic Park 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea in the 18th c. Belmont Manor. Tempt your palette with a bottomless pot of tea, a Manor scone with clotted tea & jam, tea savories and desserts, followed by a self-guided tour of the manor. Pre-registration id required. #RP9900.608

$35

“Bloodsworth”: An Afternoon with Kirk Bloodsworth and Tim Junkin

Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Building 5020 Campus Drive, Columbia, MD, United States

The 2019-2020 Howard County Book Connection selection, “Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence” shines a light on the criminal justice system. Join the author Tim Junkin, and exonerated prisoner, Kirk Bloodsworth as they speak about the book and life after prison. Keynote: 12:00pm-1:00pm; Book signing: 1:00pm-1:30pm. This […]

Turf Valley’s 40th Annual Wedding Extravaganza

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

Recently engaged? Need inspiration for wedding planning? Join Turf Valley Resort on Feb. 21st for an evening of connecting with 80+ vendors! Save $10 by buying your ticket today! Three decorated ballrooms to envision your weddings including over 80 vendors to help your wedding planning process. Food and beverages provided.

$30 – $40

HoCoPoLitSo’s 42nd Irish Evening of Music and Poetry

Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center, Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 400, Columbia, MD, United States

HoCoPoLitSo’s annual Irish celebration will feature a reading by award winning author Alice McDermott, rousing Celtic music by O’Malley’s March and step dancers from the Teelin School. Irish snacks, beverages and book sale and signing available.

$40

Jazz Brunch Every Sunday @ The Walrus

The Walrus Oyster & Ale House 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 3030, Columbia, MD, United States

Enjoy live jazz brunch every Sunday @ The Walrus Oyster & Ale House

Haven Ballroom Nights with Gizelle

Haven on the Lake 10275 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States

Join us for a fun night of social dancing monthly at Haven on the Lake led by the LaBlast-named best dance teacher of the year, Gizelle Merced. All skill levels welcome! Select Fridays, 7 - 8:30pm January 24: Salsa Into the New Year February 28: Rumba With Love March 27: Waltz into Spring April 24: […]

DUELING PIANOS FEATURED IN FREE FAMILY AFFAIR FEB. 22 IN ST. LOUIS CHURCH

St. Louis Church 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, United States

Parents and daughter face off at the keyboards in a “Family Meeting: Dueling Pianos” in a free, light classical and pops program 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at St. Louis Church, Clarksville, in Howard County. The family affair features husband and wife duo pianists Marianne and Peter Lauffer with a special appearances by their […]

Legally Blonde the Musical, JR. presented by Broadway Prep

Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center, Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 400, Columbia, MD, United States

Omigod you guys! Court is in session with Legally Blonde the Musical, JR. presented by Broadway Prep on February 28th and 29th at 7PM at the Horowitz Center Smith Theatre. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at https://cctarts.org/tickets/ or at the door the evening of the show if available. C U L8R!

$10

I Love Paris Tea

The Elkridge Furnace Inn 5745 Furnace Avenue, Elkridge, MD, United States

What's not to love about Paris? French inspired fare and hot tea will make you feel like you're sitting in an intimate bistro with friends. Four course deluxe afternoon tea service. All inclusive with two seats.   *Please inform our office of any special dietary needs, preferred seating arrangements, or if you or anyone within […]

$42.50

A Swashbuckling Evening in the Stacks

Howard County Library System

You are here: Home / Classes & Events / A Swashbuckling Evening in the Stacks! A Swashbuckling Evening in the Stacks! Set Sail With Us on the “Hi” Seas! PURCHASE TICKETS (special early bird pricing through January 31) $135 individual ($150 beginning February 1)| $500 4 ticket package Saturday, February 29 | 7 to 11 pm | HCLS  East Columbia Branch Craft […]

Leadership U Information Session

Howard County Library System's Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will hold an information session for Leadership U, a leadership development program for high school students in Howard County. Leadership U enables high school juniors to build their leadership skills while having fun and serving their community. Each year, approximately 50 […]

GERRY TIMLIN – Irish balladeer, in Concert

Baldwin Common & Carroll Baldwin Hall 9035 Baltimore Street, Savage, MD, United States

A great favorite in the USA & Canada, the Pennsylvania based this Irish Traditional folksinger has enjoyed success all over the world. Gerry Timlin was born in Ireland where he developed an early interest in traditional Irish music & from a young age he displayed a natural musical talent. Over the years, Gerry’s love of […]

$20

Her Mind Live

Laurel Park Rt. 198 & Racetrack Road, Laurel, MD, United States

Her Mind Live is part networking, part personal & professional growth and part fun     Our keynote speaker, Laurie Forster – The Wine Coach, presents “You Uncorked: Recipe for a Delicious Life.” Laurie is a TV personality, author, corporate speaker, award-winning sommelier and comedian who has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, Martha Stewart Living […]

SETH KIBEL & THE KLEZTET

Baldwin's Station 7618 Main Street, Sykesville, MD, United States

Seth Kibel is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier woodwind specialists, working with some of the best bands in klezmer, jazz, swing & more. Wowing audiences on clarinet, saxophone & flute, Seth has made a name for himself in the Washington/Baltimore region & beyond. He is the featured performer with The Kleztet, Bay Jazz Project, Music […]

$20

Made in Maryland Expo

Howard County Fairgrounds 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD, United States

With over 100 vendors, the Made in Maryland Expo, features unique gifts, specialty food items, alcohol and other products from all over Maryland. Engage your senses at this “Try it and Buy it” event. Attendees will be able to sample and buy products from delicious food items to decadent bath and body products. Items on […]

$5

Maryland Brewery Tours

Maryland Brewery Tours/ Sheraton Columbia 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD, United States

Check out Maryland's finest breweries without the hassle of driving and with the added perks of behind the scenes tours, a pint of your choice at each stop, swag, good times, and more! This tour will be taking place in Howard County and will include the following breweries: 11:45, Bus departs promptly from Columbia Sheraton […]

Chalice Concert Series – Double Play!

Owen Brown Interfaith Center 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD

Gifted Colorado pianist Susan Ellinger joins series director Michael Adcock in an Oberlin Conservatory reunion of their days as a prize-winning college piano duo. After an opening half of solo piano works, Ms. Ellinger joins Mr. Adcock for an entertaining divertissement of select works for piano, 4-hands. The concert will be held at 7 pm […]

$20 – $25

“Kill Move Paradise”

Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, United States

Rep Stage, the professional regional theatre in residence at Howard Community College, continues its 27th season with the regional premiere of “Kill Move Paradise,” by James Ijames. “Kill Move Paradise” takes the Elysium of Greek antiquity and flips the script. Set in a cosmic waiting room in the afterlife prepared for its newly deceased inhabitants, we […]

$15 – $40

23rd Annual Chocolate Ball

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

The 23rd Annual Chocolate Ball is The Arc of Howard County's Signature Event! This black tie preferred gala is a magical evening of fine food, live music, dancing, signature beverages, silent auction, raffles, and of course, delicious chocolate! Sponsorship Opportunities are available! Visit--> https://www.archoward.org/events/chocolate-ball/ to find out how to become a sponsor of the 23rd […]

50s & 60s Dance with The Rock & Roll Relics

Carroll Baldwin Hall 9035 Baltimore Street, Savage, MD, United States

Join residents of Savage, MD for a fun evening of dance celebrating the newly-restored wooden dance floor in Carroll Baldwin Hall, a beautiful 1920s-era community center. About The Rock & Roll Relics: The Rock & Roll Relics, inductees to the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame, are celebrating their 25th year in 2020. Their high-energy program […]

$10

Oella History Hike

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum 300 Oella Ave, Catonsville, MD, United States

Come take a walk on our trails and down the Trolley Trail as we explore the history of the Oella community by walking through the hollows of Oella down to the mill and Ellicott City. Returning via the trail and the woods. 3.5 miles. A free event for adults and children 10+ years old. Register […]

Archaeology in Your Community: The Patapsco Female Institute

B&O Railroad Museum 2711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, MD, United States

For Women’s History Month, come learn how archaeologists have studied one of the most progressive female boarding schools in the 19th-century Howard County! Learn how to identify artifacts and work with real collections from this site! Info: Kelly Palich, [email protected] or 410-313-0423. All ages Free

Diversity Week Kickoff Conversation

Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

Howard Community College’s Diversity Committee and its panel of distinguished national, regional, and local experts will lead a conversation about the various intersections of the LGBTQIA community with race, class, gender, and education. The event will be held in the Smith Theatre located in the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College. […]

Free

Around the World with Jewish Music: Then and Now

Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

The program will compare Jewish music from the past and present, and investigate different traditions that became a part of Jewish culture. The audience will hear familiar Yiddish and Ladino melodies and be introduced to new sounds. Peter Omelchenko, domra, Vladimir Fridman, vocals and guitar, and Anna Kusner, guitar. Free, and open to the public, […]

Free

Silas Craft Collegians Dinner

Hunan Manor Restaurant 7091 Deepage Drive , Columbia, MD

Twenty years ago, Howard Community College (HCC) created the Silas Craft Collegians Program to provide students with a pathway for success through specialized academic support, resources, and encouragement. On Monday, March 9, join HCC faculty and staff, elected officials, and community members at Hunan Manor Restaurant from 5 pm to 8 pm to celebrate the […]

$45

Fundamentals of Women’s Self Defense – SASS 1

Historic Oakland Manor 5430 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD, United States

Empowerment Begins Here! Get into the heart of SASS Defense with our foundational course designed to train women of all ages for some of the most common assault scenarios. Uncover the power that resides in you. Harness the strengths of your body, voice and mind while targeting the weaknesses of your assailant. No prior training […]

$30 – $55

Bikes, Bends, & Bubbles

Miss Fit 8225 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Call your girlfriends and get ready for a night of sweat and fun with the BEST playlist that deserves its own MIXTAPE! Followed up by games, trivia, sips, and treats...get ready for an EPIC NIGHT! PRIZES will be awarded so make sure you get all your 90s gear ready! Cost: $25/per person

$25

The Fabulous Hubcaps

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

Rock-n-roll is alive and well! Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as The Fabulous Hubcaps perform their extensive repertoire of Doo-Wop group harmony, Classic Rock and Roll, Rock-A-Billy, Motown, and R&B Music! Overnight packages are being sold as well.

$30

Columbia Orchestra: Symphonic Pops

The Columbia Orchestra 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Choose from two performances of our family friendly Pops Concerts! Vocalists Curtis Bannister and Emily Casey join us for music by Gershwin & Cole Porter, as well as hits from The Producers and Secret Garden. The whole family will love music from Schindler’s List, Downton Abbey, The Planets, and more! Plus, a performance by one […]

$10 – $28

Saint Patrick’s Day 2020

Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD, United States

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery! We’re excited to bring a bit of Ireland to Maryland with our annual St. Pat’s celebration. Online Pre-Sale Tickets are $20 and include a 16oz pour of beer (choice of Baltimore Blonde or Over the Moon Milk Stout), a donation to charity, and a […]

$25

CHESAPEAKE REGION ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA

Howard County Fairgrounds 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD, United States

Saturday, March 14 2020.. 8 am - 3 pm rain or shine. Admission & parking free. Antique Car, Truck, & cycle flea market. Antique vehicle car corral Indoors & Outdoors ... Rain or Shine Tom Young - 443-744-6338 - 6 - 9 pm

English afternoon tea

Belmont Manor & Historic Park 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea in the 18th c. Belmont Manor. Tempt your palette with a bottomless pot of tea, a Manor scone with clotted cream & jam, tea savories and desserts, followed by a self-guided tour of the Manor. Pre-registration is required.

$35

Get to know the Ellicott Sisters

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum 300 Oella Ave, Catonsville, MD, United States

Hosted by Patapsco Heritage Greenway and Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum You have heard of the famous Ellicott Brothers who founded Ellicott Mills.  Now it is time to celebrate the lives and contributions of the Ellicott Sisters, Martha and Betsy.  Martha wrote one of the first biographies of her famous neighbor, Benjamin Banneker, and […]

Irish Tea and Dance

The Elkridge Furnace Inn Garden House 5735 Race Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Authentic Irish 4-Course Afternoon Tea Service with entertainment by the Teelin Irish Dance Company is sure to bring joy... About this Event Our monthly themed teas are always a delight, but March is extra special with both authentic tea foods and dancing from this amazing local troupe of dancers. Make your reservations early for this […]

$50

Irish Dinner and Dance

The Elkridge Furnace Inn Garden House 5735 Race Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Authentic Irish Buffet, Cash Bar and dancing by the Teelin Irish Dance Company About this Event The Elkridge Furnace Inn is known for its excellent food, important historic backdrop and unique special events. Our authentic Irish Buffet Dinner will be graced by performances by this amazing local troupe. Get your tickets early for this event […]

$60