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come back home again with the Overture to Scott Joplin’s Opera “Treemonisha.” Solo performances by students from Frederick County Public Schools’ Academy for the Fine Arts. $20 for adults, $15 for students. 973-943-3748. rarenshaw2@gmail.com. fredericksymphony.org.

Theater

“Lohengrin” — The Met Live in HD — 1 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Kay Hoke nationally recognized opera lecturer will present a free pre-performance opera talk at noon. Wagner’s “Lohengrin” returns to the Met stage with this atmospheric new staging by François Girard. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a cast led by tenor Piotr Beczala in the title role of the mysterious swan knight. $17, $23 and $25. 717-337-8200. gettysburgmajestic.org.

“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.

Sunday March 19

Classes

Spring Equinox Mindful Outdoor

Experience with Julie Kaus — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Join seasoned yoga teacher and Mindful Outdoor Guide Julie Kaus for a meandering nature connection experience that includes gentle yoga movement, breathing and centering exercises, walking with awareness, nature meditation and sharing circle. $42. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm. org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Frederick County Local History — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Walkersville LIbrary, 2 South Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Civil War historians as they present local history through photography, focusing on famous Confederate Frederick photos, which also detail the “then and now” of Frederick during the war and its aftermath. 301-6008200. fcpl.org.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 101 Self-Defense Seminar — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Han Mi Martial Arts/ Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Frederick, 190 Thomas Johnson Drive #2, Frederick. If you’ve been thinking about trying Brazilian JiuJitsu, but you don’t want to get injured or embarrassed, this seminar is for you. Get a brief orientation on the history of BJJ and then learn several techniques from Gracie Combatives, the world’s leading BJJ program for beginners. Free. 240-651-0985. frederick@hanmimartialarts.com.

Family

Frederick Comic Con — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Champion Event Center (Clarion Inn), 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick. Shoff Promotions presents Frederick Comic Con! Cosplay welcome. Early Bird 9:30 a.m. entry available for $15. Kids 12 and under free. Admission is cash only. $10. 301-694-7500. shoffpromotions.com.

Festivals

Frederick Home & Garden Expo — 10 a.m. to 4 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.

Music

U.S. Army Concert Band Concert — 3 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. An ensemble of the U.S. Army Band Pershing’s Own. Free but tickets required. 301-600-2828. weinbergcenter.org.

Ireland with Michael LIVE — 3 p.m. at Luhrs Preforming Arts Center, 475 Lancaster Drive, Shippensburg, Pa. Ireland’s leading tenor, Michael Londra! Ireland with Michael celebrates the music, dance and stories of Ireland with fiddles, pipes and world champion Irish dancers. The Reisner Dining Hall will also be serving an Irish dinner buffet for $11.05 before and after the show! $35. 717-447-7469. info@luhrscenter.com. luhrscenter.com.

Music, Gettysburg!: Violin/Piano Duo Concert — 4 p.m. at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, Pa. Featuring Elena Millar, piano, and Nikita Burakovskiy, violin in the program “Ode to Opera,” including compositions by Mussorgsky, Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninov, and Tchaikovsky. 717-339-1334. info@musicgettysburg.org. musicgettysburg.org.

Stone Country — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Live country music.

OUTDOORS

Nature Walk on the Old Main Line — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Watkins Park, 615 Center St., Mount Airy. Hike along the 1/4-mile scenic Rails to Trails path to historic Mount Airy. Not a paved trail. Meet in the parking lot. 240446-1658. info@unescobme.org.

Monday March 20

CLASSES

Restorative Yoga with Soundbath — 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Gentle flow yoga session. $15. 301-662-4190. wiegand@ frederickartscouncil.org. yogamour.org.

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