CALENDAR

Performer

MET Comedy Night: Oh Crit! ‘22-’23 — 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Celebrate with this D & D inspired improv comedy crew at Maryland Ensemble Theatre for their 5th anniversary! 18 and older. $15. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.

Theater

“Grease” — 6 p.m. at Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theatre, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hotrodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Dinner precedes show. Cash bar available. $63 adults, $57 active military and first responders, includes dinner and show. 301-739-7469. washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

FTP presents “Rent” — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Performing Arts Factory, 244 S. Jefferson St., Frederick. Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking Pulitzer Prize Winning Broadway musical “Rent” comes to the Frederick theater scene produced by the longest running community theater company in Frederick, the Fredericktowne Players. The rock musical explores the value of love and life through the trials and tribulations of struggling young artists striving to survive in Lower Manhattan’s East Village at the height of the HIV/Aids epidemic. $20. 240-315-3855. hello@ftptheater.com. ftptheater.com.

Saturday March 18

From Sap to Syrup! Free Maple & Walnut Sugaring Demo — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Willow Oaks Cidery, 6219 Harley Road, Middletown. Observe the process of making sap into syrup with orchardist Taylor Roman at Willow Oaks. Maple and Walnut Syrup is available for pre-order with pick-ups taking place after March 25.

301-418-8248. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Classes

Freedom BANG class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. Ages 18 and older. 301-600-8200. AWadding@ FrederickCountyMD.gov. fcpl.org.

“Pull This, Plant That: Invasive Plants & Native Plant Alternatives” — 10 a.m. to noon at UME Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Presented by the UME Frederick County Master Gardeners.

Find out why and how to replace non-native plants—especially invasives—with natives that help our native birds, butterflies and other pollinators. You will learn to accurately identify and control invasive plants and discover native alternatives that are beneficial and beautiful. Register online at bit.ly/FCMG23InvasivesToNativePlants.

Zumba Saturdays at the Library — 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Ready to exercise! Ready to dance! Ready to shake off the pounds? Come on in for Zumba at the Library on Saturday mornings through May 27. Ages 18 and older. 301-600-7004. marchange-desir@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ zumba-saturdays-library-8.

Birch Pitch Distillation, Bows & Brain Tanning Q&A with Jason Drevenak — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Birch pitch is the original glue and has been made in European cultures as long as 80,000 years ago. Learn the process of taking raw bark and distilling it in a specific vessel in a fire. Learn the art of making bows and arrows from different woods and natural materials and the process and tools necessary for naturally tanning animal hides. $42. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm. org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Etcetera

Indoor Yard Sale — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Reformed UCC, 22514 Cavetown Church Road, Cavetown. Baked goods, freshcut fries, hot dogs, steamers and drinks available for purchase, too. Sponsored by the youth of the church. 301-797-6292.

Unity in Music Benefit Concert — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 703 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Traditional, contemporary and gospel music, as well as short, inspirational messages throughout the program. Free. 240-529-3494. cj@ nationaldayofprayer-frederick.org. nationaldayofprayer-frederick.org/ benefit-concert.

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend NONSTOP Dance Party — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co., 1500 Volunteer Drive, Brunswick. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bands start at 7 p.m., featuring Hot Fun and Special Delivery. Proceeds benefit the fire company’s new engine fund. Tickets at https://tinyurl.com/2p84fycc. $20.

Retro Prom — 7 p.m. at William R. Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Features the musical stylings of DJ Genius of Benefactor Events to dance the night away to, food by The Savory Spoon, a gift card tree raffle, a silent auction, fun prom photos, a cash bar and a late night pizza party. 21 and older. Roaring ‘20s theme and era dress encouraged but not required. Online and silent auction. Benefits Maryland Ensemble Theatre. Advance ticket purchases recommended. $50 per person, tables available from $240 to $720 for seating from 4 to 12 attendees. 301-694-4744. marylandensemble.org.

Family

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet — 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church, 12024 Main St., Libertytown. The menu includes sausage, pudding, hominy, side potatoes, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, pancakes, French toast, biscuits, fruit, orange and apple juice, coffee and tea. Country ham sandwiches available for purchase. $10 adults, $6 ages 6 to 12, ages 5 and under free. 301-304-9843. libertycentralumc.org.

Maryland International Harvester Collectors Club #39 Pancake Day — 7 a.m. to noon at Murphy Farm, 11502 Browningsville Road , Ijamsville. This familyfriendly All You Can Eat Breakfast will be held indoors. Featuring new tractors from Hoober with an information table and sales reps on the premises. Chapter 39 MDIHHC will have various IH items including toys for purchase (cash or credit).

$10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-10. 443789-4119. Reba3Yaks@yahoo.com.

Damascus Lions Club Pancake, Sausage and Scrambled Egg Breakfast — 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church St., Damascus. Bake and craft tables, too. Proceeds benefit Lions community projects. $15 adults, $7 kids, under age 4 free. 301-829-1002.

“Painting the Past” — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick. Learn about Civil War uniforms and camp life, and paint up some of your own on model soldiers. Soldiers, paint and paint brushes provided. For ages 8 and older. Reservations required. 301-662-3515. mono_mail@nps.gov.

Festivals

Frederick Home & Garden Expo — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. With over 150 exhibitors across the construction, home services, outdoor living, and green home solutions industries, the Expo is your chance to explore, shop, and compare vibrant local businesses in person like never before. 301-663-3599. events@frederickbuilders. org. frederickexpo.org.

Frederick Home & Garden Expo — Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Frederick’s Favorite Children’s rockstar Mr. Jon & Friends will perform at 11 a.m. Bring the whole family for an exciting show, then plant your own garden in the Ruppert Landscape Kid’s Center. 301-663-3599. events@frederickbuilders. org. frederickhomeshow.org/kids-fun-zone.

Main Street’s Lucky Golden Ticket Hunt — noon to 3 p.m. at On the Plaza of Mount Airy Main Street, 118 S. Main St., Mount Airy. Visit the shops of Mount Airy’s Main Street as you hunt for a winning Golden Chocolate Bar. There will be several winners. Collect one Golden Chocolate Bar per ticket at participating Main Street businesses. Purchase your official Lucky Ticket online before or during the event at the yellow MAMSA tent located on the Plaza between

The Last Word bookstore and Mount Airy Commons (116-118 S. Main St.). While supplies last. $5. 240-772-1141. info@ mountairymainstreet.org. mountairymainstreet.org.

Nowruz: A Spring Celebration of New Year, New Beginnings and Cultural Diversity — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Islamic Society of Frederick, 1250 Key Parkway, Frederick. Regional foods, bazaar, children’s activities, cultural presentations.

Keystone Indoor Drill Association

Percussion and Color Guard Show — 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tuscarora High School, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. Hear the drums, and the marimbas, cymbals, chimes, keyboards and just about anything else you can hit to power out the tunes. Watch all the Color Guard Teams perform with flags, wood rifles and sabers. Thirty units competing. Concessions and local vendors. See website for schedule. $10 adults, $6 students and senior citizens. thsimbinfo@gmail.com.

Health

Community & Veterans Health Fair — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 171, 10201 Lewis Drive, Damascus. Free health screening for high blood pressure and glucose levels, behavioral health assessments, and free health education classes to include NARCAN training. 301-518-0984. rkmgm@verizon.net.

“The Quiet Epidemic” — noon to 2 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. The Leaf Lyme Support group and The Leaf Program will present the movie “The Quiet Epidemic” in place of the usual support group meeting. Q&A follows. 240-446-2883. leafoffrederick@gmail.com. thequietepidemic.com.

Music

Unity in Music Benefit Concert — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 703 W. Patrick St., Frederick. National Day of Prayer Frederick is celebrating 10 years of hosting an annual youth prayer rally in Frederick. To kick off the celebrations, the Faith Striders are helping to launch a $10 for 10 Years fundraising campaign by presenting Unity in Music Benefit Concert to support the 10th Annual Youth Prayer Rally. 240-529-3494. cj@nationaldayofprayerfrederick.org.

bit.ly/unity-in-music.

Blues Guitarist Guy Davis — 7:30 p.m. at Carroll County Arts Council, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Musician, storyteller, author and actor considered to be “America’s greatest link to the blues right now” (Windsor Star). $27, $24 for members. 410848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

Frederick Symphony Orchestra — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Join the FSO as they go “On the Trail” with Ferde Grofe’s “Grand Canyon Suite,” Aaron Copland’s “Hoedown” from “Rodeo,” and