CALENDAR

Film

Family Movie: “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. For ages 8 and up. Bring a soft pillow or cushion and join us for a film screening to celebrate Revenge of the Fifth! Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance continue their war with the Empire and Darth Vader in the second film to be released in George Lucas’s sci-fi series. Registration required.

410-386-4470. ask@carr.org.

Movie Knight — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Local film maker nights presented and curated by Falling Squares on the first Friday of each month. 301-662-4190. artcenter@ frederickartscouncil.org.

Gallery

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County.

$12, $10, $8. director@frederickhistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

“Nature’s Grace” Exhibit of original artwork by Pauline Rakes — 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. An exhibit of original paintings by Pauline Rakis on display.

301-602-5733. linksbridgevineyards@gmail. com. linksbridgevineyards.com.

Music

Friday Nights Live at American Ice Co Café — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at American Ice Co Cafe, 62 W. Main St., Westminster. Come out to listen and support musicians play every Friday night. The stage behind the café is the perfect place to spend warm summer nights with a glass of wine, bottle of beer, or one of our specialty lattes. 443-952-0552. gabby.aic.co@gmail.com.

College Band Concert — 7 p.m. at Mainstage Theatre, WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Directed by Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music, the College Band features nearly 50 musicians, including McDaniel students, as well as McDaniel faculty members, band alumni and community musicians, performing musical selections ranging from classical to pops. mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

BSO Principal Trumpet Andrew Balio — 7:30 p.m. at Carroll County Arts Council, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. A concert featuring the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s principal trumpet for over 20 years. This is the special Friday night finale of the Sunday

Classics concert series. $25. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

Tom Prasada-Rao Live in Concert — 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Cellar Stage at The Timonium United Methodist Church, 2300 Pot Spring Road, Timonium. A musician’s musician, an unassuming presence on the folk scene since the early ‘90s. His voice belies his musicianship and his extraordinary songs. From “Rishi’s Garden” with its homage to Ravi Shankar to the groove of “Sleeping Beauty,” Tom’s music is melodic, ambitious and reverent. $25; for children 10 and under $12. 443540-0226. uptownconcerts@gmail.com. uptownconcerts.com.

Performer

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

“Church Basement Ladies” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . In 1965 rural Minnesota, the ladies of the local Lutheran church fortify their flock with love, wisdom, and the food they prepare in the church’s basement kitchen. In Church Basement Ladies, we meet the pastor, three cooks, and one daughter who run the kitchen and care for the congregation. This funny musical comedy sees the four women handle a Lutefisk Dinner, a funeral, an Easter Fundraiser, and, of course, a wedding. 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.

“Clue!” — 6 p.m. at Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farcemeets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Show preceded by dinner. Select Sunday matinees. Friday and Saturday through May 27. $63 adults, includes dinner; $57 for active military and first responders; $53 ages 5-12. 301-739-7469. washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

Saturday May 6

Colored Pencil Extravaganza — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E.

Patrick St., Frederick. An extravaganza of colored pencil art by award-winning artist Lis Zadravec and 10 of her students. Come by and see what this modern medium can really do! Opening reception May 6, artist talk at 3 p.m.; colored pencil demos every Saturday and Sunday throughout May at 2 p.m. eastsidearts313@gmail.com. eastsideartistsgallery.com.

Classes

All-Levels Yoga at Sky Stage with Yogamour — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., , Frederick. An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederickbased studio and non-profit. Saturdays through October.

$15 donation. 301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

Growing Herbs Here & There — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Learn about the variety of both annual and perennial herbs you can grow in-ground and/or in containers. See how you can plant an herb garden as well as merge herb plantings into your flower and vegetable beds. Take a look at how herbs are grown throughout our demonstration garden, including in our clever herb spiral. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG23GrowingHerbs.

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.

Sustainable Practices for Your Home and Garden — 10:15 a.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place , Myersville. Join local farmers Mehra Blott and Kim Dominesey, from Mountain Organics Farm and Frog Hollow Schoolmaster’s Homestead, to discuss the environmental impact of food waste and the basics of backyard composting. They will share tips and tricks on how to manage food waste, build healthy soil, and use animal manure. This is a family-friendly event. 301-600-8350. rkurtz@frederickcountymd. gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ sustainable-practices-your-home-andgarden-0.

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. There won’t be a speaker in May, but stop in to learn about the Sierra Club’s state, local and national activities fighting climate change.

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. All supplies provided. 18 and older. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd. gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

Etcetera

Troop 380 Annual Scout Auction — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Snyder’s Auction House, 4112 E. Mott Ave., Hampstead. Businesses and individuals donate items of value ranging from gift cards to antiques that the scouts auction off during a fun-filled, busy day at the tail end of every winter. This day serves to fund most of the troop’s activities throughout the year and teaches the boys the value of hard work and team building. Troop380auction@gmail.com.

Car, Truck, Bike, and Tractor Show — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company, 1500 Volunteer Drive, Brunswick. Join the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. for the annual car, truck, bike and tractor show. Registration 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15 per vehicle. Many categories for judging. 240675-0249 for more information. $15. 240-675-0249. bvfd5.org/content/carshow.

Free Comic Book Day, Meet Comic Book Creators — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Beyond Comics, 5632 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. Extra free comics with the donation of any nonperishable food items. Meet comic book creators Marc Hempel, acclaimed artist on The Sandman (DC Comics), Mad Magazine, Breathtaker, and Gregory; Mark Wheatley –internationally famous artist, writer, bublisher – Breathtaker, Johnny Quest, Mars, as well as dozens of Sherlock Holmes & Edgar Rice Burroughs book covers and magazine covers; and Terry Flippo, long-time self-published comic creator and retired Maryland Postal Employee. This year’s free comics include selections from DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics and over 20 other publishers. 301-668-8202. beyondcomics.com.

Print Day in May — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Frederick Book Arts Center, 217 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Annual, global celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May and open to all. BYO T-shirt to make a fish print ($15 on your shirt, $20 to purchase a shirt); printmaking display and demonstrations. All ages. Plus, see a printmaking-focused exhibition that will open during the celebration on Saturday. Demos of printmaking techniques. 301-228-9816. corrine.wilson@ fredbookartscenter.org. fb.me/e/13p59uX4I.

Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage in Middletown — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage in downtown Middletown , 19 W. Main St., Middletown. Ten properties range in age, from the late 1700s to the early 20th century, and include notable Federal style homes, elegant Victorian homes, one-of-a-kind commercial structures, and the rarely seen interior of a turn-of-the-century operating room. Lunches will be catered by Tapia’s on Main, $15 each.

$35 advance, $40 day of event. 301-3716171. baxilbund@ci.middletown.md.us. mainstreetmiddletown.org/event/ maryland-house-and-garden-pilgrimage.

Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour

— 10:30 a.m. to noon at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Walk in the footsteps of Frederick’s past residents and discover their story. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick. Tours are 90 minutes.

$12, $10, $8. director@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org/programs/adults/ walking-tours.

Tri-State Base of Submarine Veterans Meeting — 11 a.m. at Ski Liberty, 78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, Pa. Doors open at 11 a.m. and meeting begins at 11 a.m. with lunch, business meeting will follow. If you are a Navy veteran and qualified on a submarine, join us. The Tri-State Base of W.Va., Md. and Pa. meets every month, rotating between states. Spouses, friends welcome. bradleyrd@gmail.com. ussvi-tri-statebase.org.

FOBHNP native Plant Sale — 2 p.m. to 5 a.m. at Black Hill Regional Park, Boyds. See the Friends’s website to get a shopping time on May 6 or May 7 to select from more than 70 species of native plants. All shoppers need a shopping time because of space limitations.

240-449-5913. mesmcknight@gmail.com. friendsofblackhillnature.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 only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energyefficient 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.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 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

“The Commedia Cinderella” — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A lively troupe of commedia players love the story of Cinderella so much the try to improve upon it. Arlequin, the mischief-maker, boasts about getting the role of the prince. But Columbine gives Punchin the prince’s role making. Arlequin the prince’s servant instead! Full of slapstick shenanigans, dance, music and with this re-telling of the classic tale gets a wonderful Commedia dell’arte spin.

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

Festivals

Frederick Running Festival — at Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Starts and ends at fairgrounds. May 6: Health & Fitness Expo 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids Fun Run starts at 5 p.m., Frederick 5K start at 6 p.m., scenic 13.1 mile tour of historic Frederick. On May 7: Frederick Foot & Ankle Half Marathon and 2-Person Team Relay at 7 a.m. Total field size is about 5,000 from 35 states, D.C. and Canada. See website to register and for cost. frederickrunfest.com.

Golden Gears Car Club: 50th Anniversary Car Show — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at At Home Home Decor Store, 1811 Monocacy Blvd., Frederick. All vehicles, makes and models are welcome to participate at the event. Music, food, raffles, door prizes, and special 50th Anniversary T-shirts and hats for purchase. Also, exhibitors from across the county will be displaying and selling their items at the show.

443-250-5731. events@goldengears.org. goldengears.org/ events/50thAnniversaryCarShow.php.

Annual Spring Fling — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Thurmont, 18 Frederick Road, Thurmont. Free admission, live music, moon bounce, face painting, crafts, puppets, free food. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. fbcthurmont.org.

Asia on the Creek — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carroll Creek Linear Park, 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick. Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration includes an exciting array of performances, foods, and fun activities for the whole family! Approximately 20 local area culture centers and organizations volunteer their time to offer cultural entertainment and hands-on activities. 301-694-3355. communications@aacfmd.org.

Gallery

“Nature’s Grace” exhibit of original artwork by Pauline Rakes — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. An exhibit of original paintings by Pauline Rakis on display. 301-602-5733. linksbridgevineyards@gmail.com. linksbridgevineyards.com.

Frederick Artists Night Featuring Vicki Favilla — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Visually striking abstract paintings. Live music by Mike Elosh. All proceeds from art sales to go the artist. 240-772-1295. ainsley@ coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederickfoundation.org/ jvicki-favilla-may23.

Health

North Frederick County Health Fair — 8 a.m. to noon at The American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Lane, Thurmont. Blood pressure and cholesterol checks, Alzheimer’s prevention and management, COVID-19 testing/vaccine, how to address quality of life concerns including: 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s, vaping is smoking and how to stop, and new ways to lose — sports gambling and lottery machines. Hosted by Thurmont Lions Club. Sponsored by Asian American Center, Lions International and Frederick County Health Department. 301-694-3355. rsvp@aacfmd.org.

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

Emmitsburg Community Chorus Concert — 3 p.m. at Lewistown United Methodist Church, 11032 Hessong Bridge Road, Lewistown. The concert features patriotic selections, including “God Bless the U.S.A.,” “Fifty Nifty United States,” “Freedom,” “In Memoriam,” “Let Freedom Ring!,” “O America!,” “Sing Gently,” “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “The Folded Flag,” “Your Land and

My Land,” “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and more.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra Presents “Disney in Concert: A Dream is a Wish” — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Transports audiences into the musical world of classic and contemporary Disney animated feature films to discover that dreams really do come true. The stories of “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Frozen,” “Aladdin” and more, are told through the talents of four Broadway-caliber singers, original Disney film footage and sweeping orchestral scores performed by the MSO and conducted by Elizabeth Schulze. See website for ticket prices. 301-797-4002. nathan@marylandsymphony. org.

Amigoz, Carlos Santana Tribute Band — 7 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W Patrick St, Frederick. Amigoz, a Carlos Santana tribute band, will perform with special guest Milton J, a regional reggae hip hop band. Each ticket sold provides two weeks of school lunches for kids at Title 1 elementary schools in Frederick County. Sponsored by nonprofits Global Necessity, Living Well Youth Works, Transformative Arts Project, Rhythm Changes, and Justice Jobs of Maryland.

$26.50. 301-600-2828. weinbergcenter.org.

Gospel Choir Concert — 7:30 p.m. at Mainstage Theatre, WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. McDaniel College’s Gospel Choir performs traditional and contemporary gospel music, as well as spirituals, under the direction of music lecturer Shelley Ensor with accompanist Alice Dorsey. mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

Eat the Cake, with Soul Meets Body — 7:35 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Kicks off the 2023 Sky Stage live music season! Baltimore’s Eat the Cake Band is a roiling party of “Goddessfronted” hip-hop, indie alternative rock & soul. D.C./Maryland based Soul Meets Body plays punk rock with a heavy dose of poppunk and a dash of emo. All-ages, beer/ wine for 21+ with ID, cash, cards, and some apps accepted. Doors 30 minutes before showtime.

$10, under 12 free. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

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