Self Defense for Kids

Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, MD

Self Defense for Kids Discussion, role play and techniques on the basics of safety awareness for children ages 8-12. Consent form must be signed before class starts. 9-11 a.m. $27. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia. 410-740-7601.

$27

Lecture: Cuba’s Cinematic Revolution

Roger Carter Community Center 3000 Milltowne Dr, Columbia

By Dr. Eyda M. Merediz. Explore the cinematic journey of the Cuban revolution as socialist utopia and the development of Cuban cinematic culture that took place during the mid 20th Century. Pay What You Can

STAGED Reading: Casa Blue, the last moments in the life of Frida Kahlo

Oliver’s Carriage House 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia

By Todd Olson, Karen Garcia, and Jeremy Childs. This bold play celebrates the most famous painter to come from Mexico, Frida Kahlo, which Creative Loafing called “Exciting…a formidable work of imagination.” (talk-back to follow)

$12

Lunch and Learn

Century Plaza 10630 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 121, Columbia, MD

Ortal Ben Dayan is a Sephardic feminist activist. After growing up in Kiryat Shmona on the boarder of Lebanon, Ben Dayan is now promoting discussion about gender issues and raising awareness about offensive terms, discrimination, and social privileges. Jewish Federation of Howard County presents Women Shaping Modern Israel. Join our shlicha Hadar Shahar for a […]

Steering Your Ship through Rough Waters

Big Event LEADERSHIP HOWARD COUNTY 11:30 am Steering Your Ship through Rough Waters: Lessons on Leadership with Captain Richard Phillips Captain Richard Phillips was captured by Somali pirates who hijacked his ship, the Maersk Alabama, in 2009. Amid the standoff, to protect his crew, he offered himself as a hostage. Join us for his compelling […]

$100

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!