The National Public Radio hit series Selected Shorts takes the stage at the Columbia Festival of the Arts as part of the Speak(easy) Howard series. Spellbinding short stories by established and emerging writers take on a new life when they are performed by stars of the stage and screen. Experience the series live as host […]

Join us for Trivia every Monday night at 7 pm! New teams of 2 or more get a free basket of wings at their first game! Reserve  a table by emailing Jacquie by 5:30 pm at [email protected]

We are excited to bring you HoCo Pride in 2019 as the first ever celebration of sexual and gender minorities in Howard County! This family friendly event will feature food, music, games, entertainment of all kinds, community resources, allies, friends, and fun! You can even bring your furry family members! Co-Hosted by PFLAG Columbia-Howard County […]

The Arc of Howard County in partnership with The Columbia Festival of The Arts and Howard Autism Society present Sprout Films. 11 short films by/and or about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These are wonderful films, to be enjoyed by all, showcasing the diversity of life.

Come sing and dance with Fantasm this Saturday and see why they were voted as MD's Best Party Band in this year's Baltimore Sun Reader's Poll.

Join in saluting the founding of the Columbia Film Society and HoCoPoLitSo with an afternoon that celebrates the education of girls, the beauty of story, and the power of collective action. This joint anniversary event features a talk by one of the writers of Girl Rising and a showing of the  documentary film that inspired […]

An exhibit featuring artwork by Oluwatobi Adewumi, Wynston Edun, Charlotte Mann, and Leah Taylor. These four artists create expressive, figurative works which broaden the conversation on how portraiture can evoke persona. Exhibit runs July 1 - August 9, 2019. Reception: July 1, 6-8pm. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm. Closed July 4.

An exhibit featuring artwork created by juried artists during Paint It!, an annual plein air paint-out in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland. The juror for Paint It! Ellicott City 2019 is award-winning artist Nancy Tankersley, who will offer remarks and present juror awards at the reception on July 1. The reception will also include a one-night […]

Bring a picnic or purchase food from on-site vendors. Parking is free (no VIP parking available). Date: Thursday, July 4, 2019, 5-10pm Fireworks after dark Rain date: Thursday, July 5 (Fireworks Only) Location: Columbia Lakefront Site Map: Map of Area Inclement weather line: 410-313-4451 Fireworks will start at dark, around 9:30 pm, weather depending.    Note: Those wishing to place a […]

Saturday, July 6, 2019 Rain Date: Sunday, July 7, 2019 7 – 10pm, Tolchester Beach Bandstand For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during Big Band Night and all CBMM festivals. Leashed dogs are only permitted during non-festival days. Sparklers are prohibited.  BUY ADVANCED TICKETS HERE   ADMISSION $6 CBMM Members and […]

Our first Disney movie of the summer, Mulan, kicks off at 8:30 pm. Bring your prince & princesses to an all-ages movie about a young woman determined to protect her ailing father from having to serve in the military. Disguising herself as a man, she enters the army on his behalf and proves to herself […]

Saturday, July 13, 10am Barry Louis Polisar Children’s Music The Chyrsalis Symphony Woods, Merriweather Park 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia Grab a blanket or lawn chair, bring the family, have a picnic and enjoy the sounds of summer! For information, call 410-313-4700, TTY 410-313-4665. *Schedules subject to change. For a recorded announcement about cancellation due to inclement or […]

You're in for an amazing experience of sensational cultural performance, mouth watering food to stir your taste buds, and exciting music! About this Event African Cultural Experience Festival celebrates diversity in our community by showing the unique Arts, Music, Fashion, Food, Games, Dance, Folktales from various countries. You can shop, eat, drink, and dance as […]

Pow-Wow, an American Indian owned and operated company, will sponsor the 26th annual Howard County Pow-Wow/American Indian Show and Festival on July 20-21, 2019 at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland. (The Howard County Fairgrounds–2210 Fairground Road West Friendship, MD  21794) The pow-wow is an opportunity for the public to interact with American […]

#ReggaeWineFest Come celebrate the largest and longest running wine festival on the Mid-Atlantic Coast. Join us at Linganore Winecellars for the Summer Reggae Wine and Music Festival. Enjoy a relaxing day of listening to live performances, while sampling Linganore’s delicious wines, authentic island cuisine and hand-crafted goods from around the world. Get your Reggae on […]

Matcha Time Cafe owners Hatsumi Watanabe-Smith and Derek Smith are stranded in Japan while Derek recuperates from the massive heart attack he suffered June 27th on a Tokyo train as he and Hatsumi traveled to her father's funeral. They hope to return to Ellicott City sometime in August but in the meantime their medical and […]

Join us at Manor Hill Tavern for dinner and drinks, followed by up close and personal acts of amazement and wonder from Master Mentalist and Mindreader, DAN ECKERT! Dinner begins at 6:30PM in our Fireplace Room where guests will choose from 3 carefully curated entrée options.  A draught beer or glass of wine is also included! […]

Trivia Night every Wednesday at 8 PM. Come out for delicious food and a great night of trivia!

August 3rd – 10th, 2019 Daily Hours 8 am  - 11 pm ADMISSION: 10 years & up: Sat. (8/3), Sun. (8/4), & Sat. (8/10) = $7  /                                                                      Mon. through Fri. = $5 before 5PM & $7 from 5PM - 11PM Children under 10 years: FREE Seniors, 62 years & up: $3 Season Pass: $25 FREE […]

Join Winter Growth on our Front Porch for a night of old-fashioned family fun. Play checkers and board games, jump rope, create a sidewalk chalk masterpiece, join in a four-square challenge and more. We'll also have lots of lemonade, popsicles, ice cream sandwiches, and watermelon to share.

Bring your child to Claret Hall for a morning of music. Children and their grownups joyfully share songs, rhymes, movement and instrument play at this ongoing class. Ages 0-5. Call or email for details and registration.

Wednesday, August 7th Open House Ponds, Puddles, & Creeks 10:30 A.M. to Noon Your guide will bring you by hayride to the Cattail Creek. Make sure you wear old tennis shoes or water shoes as we go into the creek to catch a variety of the critters that live there. After catching the critters, we […]

Wednesday, August 7th Open House Ponds, Puddles, & Creeks 10:30 A.M. to Noon Your guide will bring you by hayride to the Cattail Creek. Make sure you wear old tennis shoes or water shoes as we go into the creek to catch a variety of the critters that live there. After catching the critters, we […]

If you are tired of restrictive dieting and feeling regret each time you overeat, this workshop is for you. Break the eat-repent-repeat cycle and ditch the diet! Learn how you can reconnect with your body and regain control of your eating habits without relying on restrictive rules. Come away with a viable model to help […]

Grab a blanket or lawn chair, bring the family, have a picnic and enjoy the sounds of summer! For information, call 410-313-4700, TTY 410-313-4665. *Schedules subject to change. For a recorded announcement about cancellation due to inclement or extreme heat related weather, call 410-313-4451 after 5pm on the day of the performance. Refreshments available for sale. Boat Rentals available […]

Come out and enjoy Disney Pixar's beautifully mastered animated movie, Coco. Young Miguel sets out to fulfill his dream of being an accomplished magician despite his family's generations-old ban on music. Traveling through the Land of the Dead, Miguel and his new friend Hector, work to uncover the real story behind Miguel's family history. FREE, […]

In a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy creating a painting of your favorite pet! Explore the basic techniques of painting texture in this step-by-step workshop. Whether your inspiration is your dog, cat or another favorite pet, you will leave with a work of art to enjoy and showcase in your home. Please note: In order for the instructor to give you […]

Watch Gary Clark Jr. and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats perform at Merriweather on Sunday, August 25! Doors open at 5:30 pm for a 6:30 pm show. Tickets range from $45 to $75 and can be purchased at: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/gary-clark-jr-and-nathaniel-rateliff-columbia-maryland-08-25-2019/event/1500568BE3EA5EB4. Ever since 2010, when Gary Clark Jr. wowed audiences with electrifying live sets everywhere from […]

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 12:00 - 1:00, […]

Drama Learning Center's TYA program brings its second production to Chrysalis Kids! Inspired by music made famous by The Beatles, Beat Bugs: A Musical Adventure hits the stage. Meet the Beat Bugs – five insect pals who explore the world and pick up life lessons along the way in this new musical, based on the […]

The 8th Annual Howard County Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk that will take place on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Maryland. Pancreatic Cancer has taken the lives of many great people and celebrities such as Patrick Swayze, Steve Jobs and Aretha Franklin! It is estimated that 55,000+ people will be diagnosed […]

The 8th Annual Howard County Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk that will take place on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Maryland. Pancreatic Cancer has taken the lives of many great people and celebrities such as Patrick Swayze, Steve Jobs and Aretha Franklin! It is estimated that 55,000+ people will be diagnosed […]

Enjoy a free outdoor barre class at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront every second Sunday of the month from 9-10am with Haven on the Lake teachers! Dates are July 14, August 11 and September 15. For more information, visit our website or call 410-715-3020. You do not need to be a Haven on the Lake member […]

Watermen’s Appreciation Day Sunday, August 11 | 10am–5pm TICKET PRICES $18 Adult $10 CBMM Member Adult & Licensed Watermen Adult* $8 Children 6-17 $6 CBMM Member Child (6-17) & Licensed Watermen Child* FREE Children 5 & Under *Must show license Steamed Crabs – sold inside the gate while they last. Price is usually $25/dozen, includes […]

#TasteofLinganore Presented by Linganore Winecellars & Red Shedman Farm Brewery, this event promises something for everyone, and is guaranteed to indulge your inner foodie. The August 11th event will showcase some of the area’s favorite restauranteurs and caterers, featuring samplings of small plates made with Linganore Wines. Stroll the grounds to shop unique local vendors […]

Willard & Wood Magic Cabaret is a comedic afternoon of amazement, featuring rare impossibilities, unscripted moments, and special guest performers! Following the success of “An Evening of Impossibilities” in downtown Baltimore, Willard & Wood have agreed to pull back the curtain and introduce guests to their numerous astonishments-in-progress and favorite colleagues for an incredible afternoon […]