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CALENDAR
bring to life the saga of this dramatic landscape through the experiences of those who lived it. 301-600-7250. akrerz@ frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.
“Back to Our By-Gone Days”
Documentary Screening — 3 p.m. at Jackson Chapel United Methodist Church, 5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick.
Remembering Lincoln High School. A brief history of this African American school highlighting former students who share their fond memories of attending the school prior to integration. Music by the Frederick County Black History Gospel Choir, Strong Tower Dance Ministry. Freewill offering. 301-694-7315.
Fundraiser for the Umbrella Project — Silent Art Auction — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Frederick Social, a self-pour tap house and cafe,, 50 Citizen’s Way, Frederick. Local nonprofit that supports grieving young adults. Variety of art media as well as some special items and gift certificates available to purchase through silent auction format. Much of the work includes art made by the artists/volunteers of the Umbrella Project: Betsy Maymon, Tim Jacobsen, Kate Jacobsen, Dottie Rust, Eliane Coates, Martha Pierce and others. umbrellaprojecthike.org.
Family
Weekend Open House: Hagerstown
Roundhouse Museum — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. Weekend open houses year-round to see historic railroad equipment and artifacts.
$6 for adults, $1 for children 4 through 16 Free for children 3 and under. 301-7394665. info@roundhouse.org. roundhouse.org.
“The Snowy Day” — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Follow Peter and his friends as they set out to celebrate the first snowfall of the year with snowball fights, by making snow angels, and playing in the snow. Based on the Caldecott Awardwinning book by Ezra Jack Keats. This story, packed with humor and fun, is a celebration of childhood joys and the wonder of imagination.
$15. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.
Gracie Bullyproof Kids Self-Defense Seminar — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Han Mi Martial Arts, 9899 Main St., Damascus. Han Mi Martial Arts/Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Damascus is offering a free Gracie Bullyproof Kids JiuJitsu Seminar to help kids in the Damascus/ Clarksburg area learn to defend themselves against bullying. Pre-registration recommended, space is limited. 301-2534726. hanmimartialarts@gmail.com.
Music
Music and Arts Festival — 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 633 Brewing, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, Pa. Non-stop overlapping music on two stages featuring six local bands: Prophets of the Abstract Truth,
Bluegrass Hootenanny, On Tap Duo, West Branch 3, Kin Selection, and the Brahman Noodles. Artists demonstrations, raffles, special menu. Benefits the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro. $25 before Feb. 17; $35 after that date. artsalliance.org.
Calvary United Methodist Church Community Concert Series Presents District5 Quintet — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick. District5 Quintet will present a raucous program of music, “Invitation to the Dance” inspired by dance. This exciting program of piano transcriptions for wind quintet features works by Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Fanny Mendelssohn, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and many others. This award-winning ensemble comprised of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn. 301-662-1464. office@calvaryumc.org. CalvaryUMC.org/concerts.
Flute/Guitar Duo to Perform for Music, Gettysburg! — 4 p.m. at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, Pa. Teresa Bowers, flute, and James Hontz, classical guitar, will perform the program “Invitation to Dance,” including compositions by multiple writers. 717-339-1334. info@musicgettysburg.org. musicgettysburg.org.
Jimi Cupino Project — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Variety of music.
Theater
Sherlock Sundays — 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Endangered Species (theatre) Project, 16. E. Patrick St., Second Floor, Frederick. Join us for tea and treats and a live reading from the popular radio show “The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” by Jim French. Free. 213-926-3577. sasha.carrera@ gmail.com. esptheatre.org/shows.
“Angels in America Part 1: Millennium Approaches” — 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Maryand Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. By Tony Kushner. Directed by Tad Janes. In the mid-1980s, amid the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell in this Pulitzer Prize-winning play. 18 and older.
$32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.
Monday Feb. 27
Classes
FAC After Hours & Yogamour: Restorative Yoga with Soundbath — 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Join a gentle flow yoga session on the main level while enjoying art work that adorn the walls of this historic space. All levels which includes beginners. Some yoga mats available.
$15. 301-662-4190. wiegand@ frederickartscouncil.org.
yogamour.org/public-yoga-classes.
Theater
Mad River Theater Works Presents
“Freedom Flight” — 7 p.m. at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Oneact play with music, revolves around the most famous incident in the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio: the story of Addison White, an escaped slave, and his rescue by the citizens of the town of Mechanicsburg, Ohio. $27-$30. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.
Tuesday Feb. 28
ETCETERA
Pride On The Patio — 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Showroom, 882 N. East St., Fredrick. Weekly LGBTQIA social mixer. Relaxed an casual. Happy hour pricing, full menu available; drink special Gender Fluid. 21 and older. 240-409-8858. prideonthepatio@gmail. com. facebook.com/PrideOnThePatio.
Black History Month Convocation — 6 p.m. at Naganna Forum, Roj Student Center at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. McDaniel College hosts the annual Black History Month Convocation in recognition of Black History Month featuring Maia Chaka, the NFL’s first Black woman referee. For more information, email odei@mcdaniel.edu or call 410-857-2459. mcdaniel.edu.
FILM
FAC After Hours: Art Center Bijou — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. A weekly film screening curated in collaboration with documentary filmmaker Leah Michaels and FAC Associate SJ Wiegand. Each month presents films that fall under one general theme in order to cultivate discussion about film as a mode of artistic expression. 301-662-4190. wiegand@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/news-events/ calendar-grid.
Music
Acoustic Java Jam — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Come on in with your acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle, violin, sip some coffee or tea, and jam with us. All levels welcome. 18+ 301-600-7004. marchange-desir@ frederickcountymd.gov.
Visitors Night with the Catoctones — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Ave., Entrance H, Frederick. The Frederick Catoctones are now welcoming prospective new members. Join us on this special night to sing with the Catoctones, as well as enjoy quartets and other special guests. 240-315-4409. cboteler@catoctones.com. fredericksings.com.
Wednesday March 1
Classes
Intro to Honeybees, Honey & Beekeeping — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Eversweet Apiaries, 85 Everhart Drive, Kearneysville, W.Va. Interested in learning more about honeybees, beekeeping and honey? This seminar is for those who want to learn more about honeybees and their importance to our ecosystem. We’ll discuss how they make honey, beekeeping, and how you can help honeybees. Class will be in-person and via Zoom. Registration is required. 304-8763832. info@eversweetapiaries.com. eversweetapiaries.com/ event/intro-honeybees.
Etcetera
“Stitches Through Time: Women’s Work from Farm to Fashion” — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick , 24 E. Church St., Frederick. The exhibit explores one story of women’s work, interpreting the history of textile production up to the 1950s. It features a beautiful selection of hand-sewn quilts and clothes from the 1800s; equipment, advertisements, photos and ephemera from the factory era; and selections of mid-20th century clothing by Claire McCardell that reflect the department store culture that emerged after World War II. 10 wedding dresses spanning 200 years showcase the themes in our story.
$12. director@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/museum/exhibits.
Film
“Picture a Scientist” Documentary and Discussion — 6:30 p.m. at Wahrhaftig Room, Hoover Library at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. A screening of the documentary “Picture a Scientist” (2020, 103 min., PG-13), which chronicles several prominent women scientists, kicks off Women’s History Month. A discussion about gender equity in science along with the challenges and opportunities of diversifying STEM career fields follows the screening. 410-8572400.
mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.
Music
FAC After Hours: Joe Keyes Improv Jazz — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Equal parts frontman, poet and conductor, Joe Keyes leads his nine-piece Late Bloomer Band through a fresh concoction of funk, R&B, soul, rock and jazz. The band’s vibe and sound, honed over years of theatrical, improvisational shows, journeys from gentle grooves to tight funk and epic crescendos.
301-662-4190. wiegand@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/news-events/ calendar-grid.
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