Join the discussion on the 2016 Nobel Prize winners in economics. Free. 6:30 to 8 p.m. HCLS Central Branch, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. No registration required. hclibrary.org, 410-313-7800.

Get up and move to lively nursery rhymes, folk songs and modern favorites for children age 2 to 5. Sponsored by Lively Arts for Little Ones. 10 a.m. The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. $5. 410-730-4610, oaklandmills.org.

Featuring music of Bizet, Gounod, Offenbach, Debussy, Saint- Saëns & others with narrator Jonathan Palevsky of WBJC-FM, dancers from Dance Connections, Inc., a special video of scenes of France, and a post-concert reception of French bonbons.

Modern Music, an ensemble of violins, cello, and theorbo/guitar presents 17th century Italian music. Hosted by The Unitarian Universalist Congregation. 7 p.m. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Adults in advance, $15, at the door $20; students in advance $12, at the door $15; children 15 and younger free with paying adult. 410-381- […]

Experience an evening of dancing with a live DJ, light refreshments, crafts, souvenir photo and ice cream sundae bar. Inclement weather date is January 28. 4-6 p.m. for ages 4-6.; 7-9 p.m. for ages 7-11. Sponsored by Howard County Recreation & Parks. Roger Carter Community Center, 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City. $45 for 1 child […]

Quintet with two trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba featuring short selections of popular music from across the globe. Sponsored by Candlekids, Candlelight Concert Society. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Smith Theatre, Horowitz Center, Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. $11 in advance, $12 at the door. 410-997-2324, candlelightconcerts.org.

FREE ADMISSION! Children On Board Sunday, January 29, 2017 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm Ten Oaks Ballroom 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029 Don’t miss this annual event and the latest program info on: FAMILY CHILD CARE • CHILD CARE CENTERS • INFANT PROGRAMS • PLAY GROUPS • SUMMER CAMPS SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS • CO-OP […]

The 2017 Preschool/Child Care Information Fair, “Children On Board,” provides parents, guardians, grandparents and child care personnel with “one stop shopping” for child care, pre-school and summer programs, as well as the chance to meet with with teachers, program directors, and representatives from community service organizations that offer programs and services to Howard County’s young […]

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

Valentine’s Day only comes once a year. Shop for your loved one or treat yourself at elegant Historic Oakland for exquisite jewelry, chocolates, spa services, and flowers. Whether you are a romantic deep down inside or need a little help expressing your true feelings, our ultimate Valentine selections are sure to come in handy. It […]