CALENDAR

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

Drop-In Clothing Swap — 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Common Market Coop, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. This is a great eco-conscious opportunity to do a little spring cleaning and give your unwanted clothes a new home! To participate in the swap, bring at least 2 articles of clothing. If you do not wish to take your items home, we are happy to take your clothing donations, all remaining items will be donated to the Frederick Rescue Mission. Come hang out, shop, swap and meet new folks! Also at the 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick, location. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket. coop. commonmarket.coop.

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. Saturday mornings through May 27. Ages 18 and older. 301-600-7004. marchange-desir@ frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ zumba-saturdays-library-8.

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.

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.

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

Stomp Out Heroin 5K Run/Walk linda.bloom@gaithersburgmd.gov.

Fundraiser — 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Urbana High School, 3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville. Helping adolescents at Maryland’s only recovery high school — Phoenix Recovery Academy, Frederick. Hosted by Phoenix Foundation of Maryland. $25-$35. heather@ phoenixfoundationmd.org. phoenixrecoveryacademy.org.

This Race is for the Birds! 5K/10K: InPerson and Virtual — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Broomgrass Farm Community, Broomgrass Way, Gerrardstown, W.Va. Join the Potomac Valley Audubon Society and 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 Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. 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. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

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 and up.

10 to $15 Performance -$15 Adults / $10 Youth; Workshop- $10. 301-258-6394.

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. 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+. 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.

Easter Eggstravaganza — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Damascus Road Community Church, 12826 Old National Pike, Mount Airy. Scavenger hunts for children of all ages and abilities, lunch with Coco’s Grill food truck, moon bounce, face painters and a magic show from D’s Magic. 301-829-3722. damascus@damascus.com. damascus.com/easter.

Egg Hunt and Journey to the Cross — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Fredrick. Journey to the Cross is a multi-sensory family event. It is a moving journey of Jesus’ last days on Earth. It’s an experience that will teach adults and kids alike the true, unfailing love of Jesus. 301662-1727. childrens_ministry@bhumc.org. vbspro.events/p/93a885.

Friends of the Child Advocacy Center’s First Saturday Event — 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Healing Garden in Bonita Maas Park, 7 W. Second St., Frederick. Face painting, glitter tattoos, bubbles, corn hole, music, reading with Heiress at 4:30 p.m. Kidfriendly, snacks and drinks.

Gallery

Emerging Artists Exhibition Artist Talk — 2 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Juror Rachel Hsu will discuss the exhibition and announces the grand prize winner. The show features works in a variety of media. This annual juried exhibition highlights adult artists at the outset of their creative endeavors. 301-698-0656. cfrey@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org.

Frederick Artists Night featuring Julie Jenkins — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Julie Jenkins creates realistic paintings on wood, acrylic, metal and recycled slate. Her art focuses on landscapes, nature and everyday joys. Frederick Artists Night is an event that celebrates local (Frederick County) creativity with an art exhibit and reception and live music on the First Saturday of each month. 240-772-1295. art@coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederickfoundation.org/ julie-jenkins-apr23.

Reception with DISTRICT Arts Gallery artists — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. An evening of light appetizers, sparkling beverages and great conversation. Many DISTRICT Arts gallery artists will be on hand to chat about their current bodies of work, their motivations and techniques. 301-695-4050. staci@districtarts.com. districtarts.com/special-exhibitions.

Health

BANG Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Freedom Bang is a prechoreographed 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. 301-600-8200. awadding@ frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

Music

Live Music: Kellen Little — noon to 3 p.m. at The Common Market CO-OP, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick. Visit our Route 85 café and enjoy live music. This week features Kellin Little. 301-6633416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events.

Travis Tritt — 7:30 p.m. at Luhrs Preforming Arts Center, 475 Lancaster Drive, Shippensburg, Pa. Tritt and his band will bring his most famous hits, as well as other crowd favorites and songs from his new album. $79, $125 (artist circle). 717-4777469. info@luhrscenter.com.

The Steel Wheels — 8 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. $25-$35. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederick.com. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ the-steel-wheels.

Performer

First Saturday Funnies: Improv Comedy Show — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Frederick Arts Council, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. ESPtheatre regular Michael Harris & friends have performed in comedy and improv festivals across the country and bring a monthly “Whose Line is it Anyway?”style show to Frederick First Saturdays. Characters, scenes, and foolishness invented on the spot, inspired by audience suggestions. Sometimes brilliant, sometimes awkward, always fun. 213-926-3577. sasha.carrera@gmail.com.

MET Comedy Night: The Comedy Pigs

— 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 30th anniversary season! Catch them every first Friday and Saturday through June. Ages 18 and older.

$15. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.

Theater

“Falstaff” — The Met Live in HD — 12:30 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Verdi’s Shakespearean comedy features a brilliant ensemble cast in Robert Carsen’s celebrated staging. Baritone Michael Volle sings his first Verdi role at the Met as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance. $17, $23 and $25. 717-3378200. gettysburgmajestic.org.

“Matilda: The Musical” — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 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.

Sunday April 2

Etcetera

Selected Songs from an Cantata on Palm Sunday — 10:30 a.m. to 11:45

An Evening with David Sedaris

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 | 7:30 PM a.m. at Buckeystown United Methodist Church, 3440 Buckeystown Pike (Md. 85), Buckeystown. Join us for worship and some selected songs from the cantata, “At His Name” by Joel Raney, directed by Sarah Alderman. buckeystownumc.org.

Environmental Stewardship Speaker Series: Native Plants — 12:30 p.m. at Saint Katharine Drexel Church, 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Speaker is Kim Leahy, Frederick County Master Gardener. Sign up for lunch, included. Freewill offering will be taken. 301-360-9581. saintdrexel.org.

Wags for Hope Orientation — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at William Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Local pet therapy organization provides therapy services to nursing homes, the hospital, schools, etc. with the R.E.A.D. program. Learn how you and your pet can become a team and make a difference in the lives of others. No pets permitted at orientation. RSVP required at info@wagsforhope.org. bonniej409@comcast.net. wagsforhope. org.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. 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

Frederick Symphony Orchestra

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 | 3:00 PM