CALENDAR

theater arts major Shakara Sapp of Upper Marlboro, revolves around Jim and Marsha, who have been married for 13 years and are feeling a little bored and unhappy. 410-857-2448. mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

“The Spongebob Musical” — 7:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Also 2:30 p.m. April 16 and 23. Family-friendly with a timeless story of identity, crisis and community, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend and many others. Presented by the students of the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. $10-$25. 301-790-2000. mdtheatre.org/bisfa.

Sunday April 23

CLASSES

Free Intro to Kendo 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 curious about Kendo, the Japanese Way of the Sword, here’s a great opportunity to learn all about it and try it for yourself. 240-651-0985. frederick@hanmimartialarts.com.

ETCETERA

Face of America — 8 a.m. to noon at The Promised Land, 10918 Taneytown Pike, Emmitsburg. Tom’s Creek is hosting a rest stop for military veterans as they bike from Arlington National Cemetery to Gettysburg. Worship service follow and the Unclouded Day will play their bluegrass gospel music and patriotic music. Bring flags to wave and show your support for the military. 301-447-3171.

Thurmont Restaurant Week — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Participating Thurmont Restaurants, Thurmont. Indulge yourself with homecooked goodness from locally owned restaurants and enjoy their Thurmont Restaurant Week featured menus! Visit your favorite or try something new! Show your appetite by supporting them during Thurmont Restaurant Week. 240-626-9980. vgrinder@thurmontstaff. com. thurmontmainstreet.com.

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. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

An Easter Celebration — 7 p.m. at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints, 199 North Place, Frederick. With choirs, soloists, a brass quintet and more.

Family

Frederick County 275th: Earth Day Celebration — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. The library will host programs covering sustainable practices. Composting demo at 1:15 p.m. and pollination presentation by a master gardener at 2 p.m. Shredding throughout the day to raise money for the library. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Festivals

Kensington Day of the Book Festival — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Town Kensington, Howard Avenue, Kensington. The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family-friendly street festival, held rain or shine, spanning three blocks of Howard Avenue in Kensington. Meet authors, poets, and literary and community organizations. Live music, guest speakers, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children’s program. 301-949-9416. 2023kensingtonbookfestival@gmail.com. dayofthebook.com.

Town of Mount Airy’s Annual Love Your Park Week — 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at at various parks daily, Mount Airy . Frisbee games at Windy Ridge Park at 3 p.m. April 23. Safari scavenger hunt at Rails to Trails, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24. Walk in the Park at Watkins Park with Walk Carroll, 5:30 p.m. April 25. Intro to Fitness with TFL Crossfit at Twin Ridge Park, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. April 26. Kites at Watkins Park softball field, 3 to 5:30 p.m. April 27. Drum Circle at Wildwood Park Gazebo (bring a chair), 7 p.m. April 28. Rock Skipping Contest at Prospect Park (bring flat rocks), 2 p.m. April 29. No registration is required.

301-829-1424, ext. 135. parksmanager@ mountairymd.gov. www.mountairymd.gov.

Film

Western Movie Night — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Road, Smithsburg. Are you in the mood to watch a Western? Join us for a Western-themed movie, Western meal and snacks. Wear your boots and bandana.

240-405-2173. prjulie@verizon.net.

Music

Hark, How the Songsters: Purcell’s Music for Court and Chapel — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 15 N. Smallwood, Cumberland. Included are Henry Purcell’s birthday ode for Queen Mary, “Come ye Sons of Art,” and the “Jubilate Deo” written for Westminster Abbey. Both works include music for the Baroque trumpet performed by Nashville resident

Kathryn Adduci, considered one of the best baroque trumpeters in the nation. She will be joined by orchestra, soloists and choir in recreating this wonderful music. $25. 301-338-2940. mountainside@mountainsidebaroque.org. mountainsidebaroque.org/april-weekend.

College Choir Concert — 7 p.m. at Baker Memorial Chapel at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. The McDaniel College Choir, under the direction of senior lecturer of music Kyle Engler, performs with Peggy Brengle serving as accompanist. The program features music from diverse locales and historical eras. mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

Performer

Afrique en Cirque by Cirque Kalabanté — 6:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A highly colorful creation featuring a handful of amazing acrobats, and musicians from Cirque Kalabanté, performing their authentic choreography to the frantic rhythms of djembes and other native instruments of Guinea. To the melodious sound of the Kora, artistic director and company founder, Yamoussa Bangoura takes us into an elsewhere that radiates the diversity of traditional African arts combined with the virtuosity of the North American modern circus performance. $30. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederick.com. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ afrique-en-cirque-by-cirque-kalabante.

Theater

“Church Basement Ladies” — 12:30 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. first, third and fifth Sundays; 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 20. Show follows lunch/dinner buffet. $55 Fridays and Sunday matinees, $59 Saturdays. 301-662-8200. wayoffbroadway.com.

Monday April 24

Classes

Meditative Dance Movement — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. The dance experience starts with a brief guided meditation involving breathing, stretching, shaking and gentle yoga-like movements to help become more heart-centered and embodied. Then, dance music starts slow and then ramps up over time.

$10. laurabsherwood@gmail.com.

Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point Races

100th Anniversary Panel — 4 p.m. at Maryland Horse Library & Education Center, 321 Main St., Reisterstown. A panel discussion on the history of the event. Panelists include Maryanna Skowronski, administrative director of the Manor Conservancy and member of the Elkridge-Harford race committee; Michael Finney, owner of the art and country clothing shop Yoicks! and race caller for the Elkridge-Harford races; and Jay Young, president emeritus of the Elkridge-Harford Hunt Club. 410-252-2100. bremsberg@marylandthoroughbred.com. bit.ly/41oLHbl.

Parents Plus: Tween to Teen Behavioral Changes — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Your sweet baby will soon be a teenager. Loriann Oberlin, MS, LCPC, is happy to tell you what to expect and answer your questions. 301-600-7004. marchange-desir@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Festivals

Boot Scootin’ on Main Street — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Liquidity Aleworks, 8 N. Main St., Mount Airy. A fun-filled night in downtown Mount Airy featuring local fares, ales and Texas country line dancing by Dean Garrish. $35. 240-449-6435. info@mountairymainstreet.org. mountairymainstreet.org/event-details/ boot-scootin-on-main-street.

Tuesday April 25

Etcetera

Teen Kitchen Studio: Cookie Decorating — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Teens and tweens, join us for Teen Kitchen Studio and create your own cookie masterpiece. Enjoy cookie themed trivia and other sweet challenges! For grades six to 12. 301-600-7004.

lconforti@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ teen-kitchen-studio-cookie-decorating. 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. Acoustic Open Mic — 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

Art Center Bijou — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Meet on the second, third and fourth Tuesdays for Bijou, a curation of films presented by Falling Squares. Brief discussion of the film(s) after the viewing. 301-662-4190.

artcenter@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.

marchange-desir@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/ event/acoustic-java-jam-1.

OUTDOORS

Mount Airy Garden Club Flower Show — 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. For adults. Stroll through large and small meeting rooms and enjoy beautiful flower displays submitted for evaluation by a panel of judges. Members of the Garden Club will be on hand to answer questions.

410-386-4470. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/ mount-airy-garden-club-flower-show.

Wednesday April 26

CLASSES

Mount Airy Knitters — 10 a.m. to noon at Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. For adults. Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation and fun. All experience levels are welcome. 410-386-4470. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/ mount-airy-knitters-58.

Heritage Frederick Speaker Series: An Era of Trolleys in Central Maryland — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick/ Reed Room, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. The Reed Room at the Museum of Frederick County History will be open for socializing and lite refreshments between 5 and 6 p.m., and the presentation will start at 6 p.m. RSVP required, limited seating. director@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

History of Mourning Jewelry and Photographs — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Myersville Town Hall, 301 Main St., Myersville. The Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society will feature a talk by historian and writer Ann Longmore-Etheridge on 18th and 19th century mourning jewelry and photographs. She will share highlights from her collection, gathered over 35 years, and discuss the importance that mourning had for our ancestors. 301-926-4613. juliacarlson@ gmail.com. mwahistory.com.

Etcetera

Career Fair — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The

Frederick News-Post, 351 Ballenger Center Drive, Frederick. Looking for a new job or career change? Don’t miss the chance to meet with employers who are looking to hire now. Register online. tinyurl.com/3tmnytda.

Thacher & Rye Local Weds Dinner — 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. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome if space allows. $75 person plus tax and gratuity, beverages included. 240-332-3186. info@ thacherandrye.com. thacherandrye.com.

Health

Gentle Yoga Class for All — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Low impact movement, seated postures and stretching. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket. coop.

Thursday April 27

Classes

Let’s Talk Art — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at online , . Director Sarah Hall and Agnita M. Stine Schreiber, curator Daniel Fulco will discuss new acquisitions. Register in advance for link by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org.

All About Mushrooms — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. For those who love to forage for wild mushrooms or enjoy learning about these culinary delights, join us for a program by William Needham. He will share his vast knowledge of mushrooms (both edible and nonedible). 18 +. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Virtual Genealogy Lecture Series: “Research Cousins: Historic Preservation and Genealogy” — 7 p.m. at Virtual, . Presenter is Mary Mannix. All lectures on the fourth Thursday via Zoom. 240-818-1937.

Etcetera

“Spies, Hostages & Armies on the March: Woodsboro in the Civil War “ — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Hall, 101 S. Main St., Woodsboro. Woodsboro Historical Society hosts Frederick County historian Dahl Drenning’s presentation “Spies, Hostages & Armies on the March: Woodsboro in the Civil War.” The local band, Home Comfort, will perform period bluegrass music. Free. Light refreshments. 301-524-5167. robmch6@aol.com. woodsborohistoricalsociety.org.