Montpelier Arts Center hosts a variety of professional artists in our three galleries.  Come celebrate their talent at our free public arts receptions.

Over the centuries, the cuisine of Spain has been influenced by many cultures including the Phoenicians, the Romans, and the Moors. Whether you're in Barcelona or Madrid or on a countryside or coastal retreat, the food of Spain is full of flavor and charisma. Don’t miss Shrimp with Mortar-Pestle Garlic Harissa Sauce, Chorizo in Rioja […]

Book discussion, 2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm. Apr 10: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead No registration required.

Blossoms of Hope Annual Theme Exhibition Dancing for Claudia:  Movement Through Words and Art Sponsored by Blossoms of Hope of Howard County, Columbia Art Center, Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, and Howard County Poetry and Literature Society Proceeds from Entry Fees and Sales benefit Blossoms of Hope, which supports the Claudia Mayer/Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center […]

DRINK • DINE • SHOP • LAUGH the afternoon away with unlimited pink champagne for a good cause! Enjoy retail therapy with over 50 vendors, hors d'oeuvres and a served luncheon, followed by a runway fashion show! Hosted annually in April to celebrate Howard County's Cherry tree initiative, Pretty in Pink benefits Blossoms of Hope […]

Choose from two performances (April 14th at 7pm and April 15th at 3pm) of fun, family-friendly classics. The Columbia Orchestra will be joined by vocalists Julie Kurzava and Sola Fadiran (winner of the 2017 Rising Star competition) to perform classics from Rodgers and Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim, including selections from blockbuster films.

Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Cradlerock Elementary School, 6700 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, 21045 Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead is a celebration for children ages 3–5 and their families. This free event features hands-on activities relating to preschool science, technology, engineering, arts and math concepts, including interactive games, songs, crafts and stories. A dental van will be […]

The plaza at the Commons will be filled with eco-minded organizations and vendors! Browse a native plant sale, take a closer look at an electric car, and learn how to compost. Learn about the Roving Radish, buy some local meat, and do some safe sun-gazing. Many of the Commons’ businesses will be offering Earth Day […]

$5.00 in advance $10.00 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, Musicians, Decorators, Hotels, Rental Experts and Event Attire Experts ... and so much […]

$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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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; […]

Sadaf Mukhtar exhibits a group of paintings that highlight the beautiful and intricate artistic style of the Mughal Taj Dynasty, which ruled most of the Indian subcontinent from the late 7th to early 18th centuries. This area included what is today Mukhtar’s native Pakistan. ​Sadaf has been influenced by the rich cultural and artistic life […]

Grab your girls and head out to Historic Savage Mill for fun, free samples, specials, wine, and much more!

Please join us to celebrate the launch of Maryland Sip and Savor magazine, a publication that celebrates Maryland's thriving food and beverage scene. Sip and savor as you meet the talented people responsible for all this deliciousness, as well as the team behind this exciting new publication.

More sheep and wool than you can imagine -- always the first full weekend in May. Discover the beauty of sheep, the warmth of wool and the delicious taste of lamb during a fun-filled weekend celebrating all things sheep, from hoof to handwoven. Featuring over 800 sheep, sheep shows, sheep breeds display, parade of breeds, […]

The Main Event Entertainment Center at the Mall in Columbia will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 8th! Main Event in Columbia, MD is located off Little Patuxent Parkway at the Columbia Mall. When you’re looking for fun things to do in Columbia, bowling in Columbia or the best sports bar in Columbia, […]

Book discussion, 2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm. May 8: Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson No registration required.

This is the most fun you will ever have at a fundraiser! PFLAG's annual fundraiser of pure, divine fun! An evening of our signature cocktail, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a raffle and drag queens! Join us and support PFLAG's important work in Howard County, supporting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community and their families.

ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH... to tackle the hills of Historic Ellicott City?!  Are you ready to conquer the "Hill of Hope?"  Join us for our 8th Annual Hills of Milltown 5K Challenge up the hills, down the valleys and around all of the winding streets in our quaint residential historic district! Register here

Howard County Recreation & Parks brings back Columbia's Annual Wine in the Woods, with more than 25 wineries, gourmet food, juried artisans and live music for this weekend-long event.   Saturday: $32 in advance, $40 at gate Sunday: $27 in advance, $35 at gate

Meet us on the plaza for a free community square dance! Janine Smith will call to the music of the Organic Family Band. All ages and experience levels are welcome to join in the fun. Janine is an experienced caller who will teach you everything you need to know, guide you through each dance, and […]

Join Chef Wecker of The Elkridge Furnace Inn for this cooking class at Secolari! As spring tips into summer, consider the freshness of field greens, peas, goat's cheese, and crispy lardons with vinaigrette, complementing petite lamb chops with herbs and a warm root vegetable salad. Chef Wecker, owner and executive chef of Elkridge Furnace Inn, […]

Each year in early June, tens of thousands of music lovers from throughout the country flock to the suburbs of Washington, D.C. to attend this weekend of cool jazz and soul — The Capital Jazz Fest. Started in 1993, this multi-day, multi-stage outdoor music festival, which attracts music lovers from 44 states, is more than […]

First Saturdays are FREE events held on the Rams Head Patio, the first Saturday of each month, May through September from 1 to 5 PM. These events are family friendly and will include live music, shopping, kids crafts, food, drink specials, and much more!

The 31st annual Savage Fest promises a day of fun for all ages and a chance to meet friends old and new. Originating in Savage Days festivities from the 1920s, Savage Fest conveys the charm and vibrancy of the small town of Savage, MD. The celebration takes place on Baldwin Common with live music, dance […]

Have you ever thought about diverting your food and yard waste from landfill to compost? You don’t have to be an expert, and the Master Gardeners are here to help! See different types of compost bins and discuss information on how to create and best maintain your compost year-round. Free mesh compost bins available for […]

Have you ever thought about diverting your food and yard waste from landfill to compost? You don’t have to be an expert, and the Master Gardeners are here to help! See different types of compost bins and discuss information on how to create and best maintain your compost year-round. Free mesh compost bins available for […]

St. Michaels Brewfest is held the first Saturday in June in St. Michaels, all within a very short walk of each other. You will get to see this charming town while drinking some of the best beers the region has to offer. Limited VIP tickets for the BrewMaster Cruise on the Patriot Boat Cruises leaving Saturday at 10:45 a.m. also available. […]

A live-action adaptation of Disney’s version of the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’ tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell. Duration 2:09 / Rating PG   Bring your chair and join us under the stars in the: Parking lot for a free outdoor movie.   Be sure not to […]

Please Join Us for our June event: Women's Health and Wealth Series This series was designed to empower women through educational discussions that address current trends and tips on how to overcome some of today's challenges. For our June event, hear from two inspirational women in their area of expertise as we navigate through themes […]

Join Chef Ravi for this cooking class at Secolari! Join Chef Ravi for an adventurous Kebab Night which is out of this world! Learn how to make a delicious appetizer of Paneer and a Vegetable Shammi Kebab. The entree features a duo of Chicken Seekh Kebab (ground chicken with ginger garlic, spices and mint) and […]

First Thursday of Each Month Stroll through a town almost 250 years old with stops at three pubs and hear from writers who spent time here including the granddaughter of a founder, a Secretary of the Navy, a U. S. Ambassador to Spain, the first truly American writer (at least according to Wm. Faulkner) and an editor at The […]

WGC IS HAVING A PARTY, BEFORE A PARTY!  Join us for a Pre-Event Reception on June 8, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, right before the Community Foundation of Howard County’s Spring Party at Howard Community College in the Science, Engineering Technology Building, Room 107. The WGC is proud to have partnered with HCC for over a […]

Friday June 8, Paulie Gees and Baltimore Whiskey Company team up to help Ellicott City recover from a second devastating flood. Eat pizza, bring friends, have some drinks, and have a great time for a greater cause! Great music and great drinks, with the bar tab for the night being donated to The Ellicott City […]

Gem Mining Experience ... great fun and richly educational! Clark's Elioak Farm is pleased to partner with Tom Cummins and Mobile Mining Experience to provide gem mining at our farm throughout the year. There are several ways to enjoy gem mining and geode cracking at Clark's Elioak Farm

The Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival is a one-day festival celebrating all things Scottish, held annually in Mt. Airy, Maryland, United States. The festival features kilted professional and amateur Highland Games athletes competing for victory tossing trees and throwing heavy weights. Other activities include Celtic music, competitions, bagpipe playing, crafts, vendors, Scottish and Irish dancing, and free […]

Galactic Con & Classic Plastic Bricks of Ellicott City, Maryland have teamed up to raise money for The Ellicott City Partnership Flood Relief Fund. Classic Plastic Bricks will be selling special LEGO items to benefit the Relief Fund, and Galactic Con will be holding charity raffles and auctions throughout the day. Charity items will be […]

On Saturday, June 23, 2018, Manor Hill Farm will be hosting the Manor Hill Farm Fest on their 54-acre working farm in Ellicott City, Maryland. Manor Hill Brewing will be providing beer for the event… highlights include: – Farm tours and education activities: Learn from the farm staff and brewing team how hops are grown […]

Great Sage stands behind Ellicott City -- With the recent flooding that wreaked havoc on this strong community, for the second time in two years, we are honored to help those who have suffered enough. We will be raising funds to support those affected by the flood on Sun, June 24, from 10a - 9p. […]

Ellicott City, for the second time in less than two years, has been devastated by flood waters wiping out businesses, homes and neighbors. Some residents, still not whole from the 2016 flood, are now trying to cope with starting over, all over again.  What can you do to help?  Join us.  Help us raise funds […]

Join us for our Watermelon Wednesdays and cool down with some delicious watermelon, story time, and some songs at Beth Shalom. No registration required. NO FEE - invite your friends - All are welcome - this program is geared towards ages 7 and under. (In case of inclement weather, we will meet inside the building)

Join Chef Alba for this cooking class at Secolari! The cuisine of Southern Italy is centered on a tradition of fresh, local, authentic ingredients. This cuisine makes the most of the ingredients provided by its rich land and seas, and the use of fragrant herbs this fertile area can offer in abundance. We explore the […]

First Thursday of Each Month Stroll through a town almost 250 years old with stops at three pubs and hear from writers who spent time here including the granddaughter of a founder, a Secretary of the Navy, a U. S. Ambassador to Spain, the first truly American writer (at least according to Wm. Faulkner) and an editor at The […]