CALENDAR

The Performing Arts Factory, 244 S. Jefferson St., Frederick. Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway musical, produced by 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.

Monday March 27

Classes

Doing Science in the Early Modern Kitchen: Women, Recipes, and Knowledge Making — 7:30 p.m. at Coley Rice Lounge, McDaniel Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. The annual Phi Beta Kappa lecture titled “Doing Science in the Early Modern Kitchen: Women, Recipes, and Knowledge Making” with Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Wendy Wall, the Avalon Professor of the Humanities, Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence, and professor of English at Northwestern University. mcdaniel.edu/about-us/ event-calendars.

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.

Music

Jazz Ambassadors — 7 p.m. at Luhrs Prefomring Arts Center, 475 Lancaster Drive, Shippensburg, Pa. The official touring big band of the U.S. Army! This 19-member ensemble will take you through America’s greatest art form, jazz! Enjoy the music of this lively group which features big band swing, bebop, Latin, popular tunes, and more! 717-477-7469. info@luhrscenter.com. luhrscenter.com/event/jazz-ambassadors.

Tuesday March 28

Etcetera

Dine Out Night Hosted by the Walkersville High School Leo Club — 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Madrones Restaurant, 7810 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick. Madrone’s will donate 10-20% of the total check for anyone who tells their waiter/waitress that they are there for the fundraiser. The Leo Club members will be at Madrone’s all evening — out front and inside — cleaning tables and decorating tables, manning an information table with a donation basket, etc. Proceeds benefit relief efforts for Ukraine. 301-788-0526.

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+.

240-409-8858. prideonthepatio@gmail.com. facebook.com/PrideOnThePatio.

Acoustic Open Mic at Liquidity Aleworks

— 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Liquidity Aleworks, 8 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Come out and play! All talent levels welcome! Dave Koronet hosts. 301-471-0889. D.Koronet@att.net.

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 8 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Join local musician Cristina Rivero and bring your acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle or violin. Sip some coffee or tea and jam with us. 301-600-7004. marchangedesir@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/ event/acoustic-java-jam-1.

Wednesday March 29

ETCETERA

Thacher & Rye Local Weds Dinner Series

— 7 p.m.. A culinary journey featuring Frederick’s local craft beverage businesses with a 3-course menu expertly crafted by Chef Bryan Voltaggio and team. Featuring Windridge. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome if space allows. $75 person plus tax and gratuity, beverages included. 240-332-3186. info@thacherandrye.com. thacherandrye.com.

Thursday March 30

CLASSES

A Greater Purpose Workshop for Maryland Business Leaders — 8 a.m. to noon at C12 Maryland, 20 W. Second St., Frederick. Develop a Strategic Plan for Ministry in Your Business. The interactive format includes instruction, peer learning, video resources, assessments, and implementable tools. Participants will explore the biblical basis for work as worship with clear pathways to implement business as ministry principles. Registration required. $300. 301-471-0373. david.weigelt@c12forums.com.

How Can You Protect Hummingbirds and Dragonflies? — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. online, hosted by Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Explore Patterns in Biodiversity focusing on hummingbirds and dragonflies to better understand how to protect these precious species. Dennis Liu is an internationally recognized expert in science education. $15. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm. org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Etcetera

200 Monroe Restaurant — 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Frederick Community College invites you to enjoy a gourmet dinner created by the talented students at 200 Monroe Restaurant! Reservations are required! For dine-in or carryout, visit opentable.com/200Monroe. $40-$44. HCTI@frederick.edu. opentable.com/200-monroe.

Pour House Trivia — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. Come on out with the team and play some Pour House Trivia. 7 p.m. start. Extended Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m. 301-846-0089. frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

Music

Camerata RCO — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Gettysburg Area Middle School, 37 Lefever St., Gettysburg, Pa. Camerata RCO from the Netherlands. Formed by members of Amsterdam’s famed Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO), the musicians perform chamber music in multiple formations from duet to small chamber orchestra, with a special focus on the Classical and Romantic repertoire for winds and strings. $20 adult; children to age 18 and college students with college ID-free. 717-339-9610. pmagaldi17@gmail.com. gettysburgcca.org.

Performer

An Evening with David Sedaris — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. $50. 301-600-2868. bhiller@ cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/ shows/an-evening-with-david-sedaris.

Friday March 31

Etcetera

PEEPshow — at TownMall of Westminster, 400 N. Center St., Westminster. Daily through April 10; 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. This sweet event features numerous marshmallow masterpieces, including sculptures, dioramas, mosaics and even videos, all crafted from or inspired by PEEP. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

Family

Mahjong — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at C. Burr Artz

Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Learn and play the game Mahjong with the Frederick County Public Libraries and Asian American Center of Frederick. 301-600-1630. mtong@frederickcountymd. gov.

KofC Friday Fish Dinners — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sr. Margaret Bauer Evangelization Center, St. John the Evangelist Church, 114 E. Second St., Frederick. Fridays through March 31. Drive up and place your order. Fried fish is freshly breaded on-site. Suggested donation is $14, child’s plate $6. Stations of the Cross will follow in the church at 7 p.m. $14. 301-305-2127. satterf@comcast.net. kofc1622.org/fishfry.html.

Music

FAC After Hours: See What Sticks

Performance Art Workshop — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Performance artists, musicians, poets, actors — meet Frederick’s newest performance workshop and open stage. 301-662-4190. wiegand@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/news-events/ calendar-grid.

Theater

“Matilda: The Musical” — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Century High School, 355 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville. Century Opening Knights will present Roald Dahl’s “Matilda,” a stage musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly, based on the 1988 novel. Check the website in the spring for ticket information. centurydramapublicity@gmail.com. tickets.centurydrama.com.

Saturday April 1

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.

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.

Sierra Club Catoctin Group Meeting — 11 a.m. to noon at Common Market Community Room, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Sierra Club Catoctin Group members, friends and the public are invited to attend upcoming monthly meetings.

301-318-7995. Pwsccg@yahoo.com. sierraclub.org/maryland/catoctin-group. Creating a Terrarium — 11 a.m. to noon at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Members of the Greenwalled Garden Club of Frederick will give a demonstration on how to make foliage and succulent terrariums. This will include types of containers, popular miniature plants, creating a theme, planting and maintenance. Ages 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

The Art of Mindfulness — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Middletown Public Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Use art and meditation techniques to practice mindfulness that will enrich your daily life. Using paint, pen and collage, have fun being in the moment with a focus on mark-making, glazes, and more with less focus on the pressures of a finished product and more on the joy of creation. Cast your fears of creativity aside and be here now. All supplies provided. 18 and older. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd. gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

Etcetera

PEEPshow — at TownMall of Westminster, 400 N. Center St., Westminster. Daily through April 10; 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. This sweet event features numerous marshmallow masterpieces, including sculptures, dioramas, mosaics and even videos, all crafted from or inspired by PEEPS. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

This Race is for the Birds! 5K/10K - InPerson (April 1) and Virtual (March 25 to April 1) — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Broomgrass Farm Community, Broomgrass Way, Gerrardstown, W.Va. Sign up for the most fun run of the season! Join the Potomac Valley Audubon Society for the 23rd annual event. Run, walk, or jog a 5K or 10K in-person on the trails of the Broomgrass Farm Community in Berkeley County, W.Va. For those who are not local or not available the day of the race, we welcome your participation through our virtual 5K/10K option. All proceeds support the PVAS programs and preserves.

$30-40. runsignup.com/Race/WV/ Gerrardstown/raceforthebirds.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Boyce Rensberger, 12436 Legore Road, Keymar. Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. Built in 1758, it is the oldest surviving building in the city and a National Historic Landmark. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.

$8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301-456-

An Evening with David Sedaris

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 | 7:30 PM

4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Award-Winning Storyteller Noa Baum — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Performance of “Impossible to Translate But I’ll Try: True-Life Israeli Stories.” Growing up in Jerusalem is more than the Bible and War. Experience a completely different side of Israel with stories of her childhood adventures, outrageous matchmaking and all the love in between. Ages 12+. 1-258-6394. linda.bloom@ gaithersburgmd.gov.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $15. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

Family

Easter Egg Hunts — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Also April 6-9.

Frederick Symphony Orchestra

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 | 3:00 PM

Hunts will be all day between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Hunt areas will be sectioned off according to age. No sign up is necessary. Participating children will get a Hunt Ticket with the purchase of a farm admission. Bring your own basket or buy one from us. $16 (credit) for ages 2 to 82. 3018659203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com.

Easter Festival — 10 a.m. to noon at Prospect United Methodist Church, 5923 Woodville Road, Mount Airy. Easter egg hunt at 10:10 a.m., children’s crafts and games, animal puppet show, decorate your own cookie, inside yard sale and bake table. BYO basket. Inside activities rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 301-829-9244.

Spring Fling & Egg Roll — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. Games, crafts, food. Fun for the whole family. Advance registration is required. $5. 301-600-2936. recreater.com.

Farmer ChuckBones Easter Events — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Farmer ChuckBone’s, 6269 Ed Crone Lane, Frederick. Meet the Easter Bunny. Purchase tickets for the Easter egg hunt along the nature trail, pictures with the Easter Bunny in the Giant Chair, hayrides and bunny petting area. Free admission for adults, $10 per child. 240-220-0675. farmerchuckbone.com.

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The Steel Wheels

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 | 8:00 PM

Neil Berg’s The 60’s: Peace, Love & Rock N’ Roll

FRIDAY, APRIL 21 | 8:00 PM

Afrique en Cirque by Cirque Kalabanté

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 | 6:30 PM

WONDER BOOK CLASSIC FILM SERIES

East of Eden (1955)

THURSDAY, APRIL 13 | 7:30 PM

Ngaiire

SPONSORED BY PLUS

First Nations Papua New Guinean singer/songwriter

THURSDAY, MAY 4 | 7:30 PM Afrique en Cirque The

Tom Jones (1963)

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 | 7:30 PM