The Big Event

Turf Valley Resort 2700 Turf Valley Rd., Ellicott City, MD

For five days in April 2009, Captain Richard Phillips became the center of a dramatic international drama when he was captured by Somali pirates who hijacked his ship, the Maersk Alabama, the first hijacking of a U.S. ship in more than 200 years. Amid the standoff, to protect his crew, he offered himself as a […]

$100

Salsa Night with Eileen Torres!

Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia

Lecture, food, and dancing. A decade-by-decade exploration of the “Origins and Development of Salsa,” intermission aperitivos (appetizers), followed by a one-hour Salsa dance instruction.

$35

Mahsu Duo-Hidden Treasures: The Feminine Slant

Howard Community College, Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

Mahsu Duo-Hidden Treasures: The Feminine Slant An evening of violin and piano music by a variety of female composers; Rasa Mahmoudian on violin and Kristina Suter on piano. 7:30 p.m. General admission, $17; seniors and military, $11; students, $7. Tickets purchased by midnight one week before the concert receive a $2 discount. Howard Community College, […]

$17

GreenFest

Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

GreenFest Celebrate Earth Day with workshops and information about recycling and reusing opportunities, sustainable products and green businesses. For the whole family. Rain or shine. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Hcgreenfest.org.

Free Family Fiesta!

Wilde Lake HS Main Street/Jim Rouse Theatre 5640 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia

Indoor Celebration with Cha-Cha, Salsa, and a Taste of Latin America! Bring the whole family for a FREE afternoon of Latin-inspired music, food, artists, cool vendors, mini-dance lectures, cha cha lessons, a Taste of Latin America by Whole Foods, and more!

Dos por Uno (2 for 1) LAS CAFETERAS and Grammy winning LA SANTA CECILIA

Jim Rouse Theatre 5640 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia

Live Bands Featuring Special Intermission food by Whole Foods. Called the “Best Latin Alternative Band” in 2013 (LA Weekly), Las Cafeteras creates a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and a community-focused political message. 6:00-7:30pm. Grammy Award winning La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock, and world […]

$45

St. John's Parish Day School 50th Anniversary Gala

Ten Oaks Ballroom 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD

For 50 years, St. John's Parish Day School has been spreading the fire of excellence in education for students age 3 to Grade 5. Join us at our 50th Anniversary Flicker & Flair Gala for a spectacular evening of dinner, live music, dancing and a live and silent auction. Proceeds benefit St. John's Parish Day […]

$100.00

Music and the Maid of Orleans

Monteabaro Recital Hall at Horowitz Visual and Performaing Arts Center 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

From visions of saints in her garden to her victories in battle, and finally to her burning at the stake in Rouen, Joan of Arc has been the subject of poetry, plays, operas, and art song. Mezzo-soprano and faculty member Christine Thomas-O’Meally will explore the Maid’s journey in music by Rossini, Vercoe and Cohen.

$17.00

Mark Edwards, Classical Spanish Guitar

Oliver's Carriage House 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia

Following a memorable performance at last year’s Spring Festival, Mark Edwards is back by popular demand, this time presenting a program of Spanish masters.

$18

BWN-Beth Woodring

Beth Woodring Howard County Economic Development Authority - Getting your Financial Seeds in Order: Preparing Yourself for a Business Loan. Upcoming Lunch Meetings 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Turf Valley Resort The Business Women’s Network of Howard County Promoting and supporting business owners, executives and leaders. Register for all events online at www.bwn-hoco.org. Register early […]