CALENDAR

Frederick Road, Thurmont. Visit nine unique barns on farms around Utica and Creagerstown area. Self-guided tour. Plein air artsist on site at each barn. Art show and sale, music, food 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets in advance or at St. Paul’s day of tour.

$20, under age 12 free. 301-663-3885. info@ fredericklandmarks.org. fredericklandmarks.org/events.

Frederick During the Civil War Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy. The museum and garden open at 10 a.m. for walk-up ticket sales and appreciation; tours start promptly at 10:30 a.m. and last 90 minutes.

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

Juneteenth: From Enslaved to Emancipated — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Monocacy National Battlefield Best Farm, 5106 Urbana Pike, Frederick. Rangers at Monocacy National Battlefield will host a guided, 1 1/2-hour, 1-mile hike, that will follow the journey of freedom for those who were enslaved on the farms that make up Monocacy National Battlefield. Learn about those who found freedom through escape, court rulings, and the ratification of Maryland’s constitution in 1864, which abolished slavery in the state. This hike will also pass Monocacy Junction where U.S. Colored Troops were recruited where you will learn about those who gained their freedom by enlisting in the US army. Hiking shoes, sun and/or bug protection, as well as drinking water are recommended for this program.

301-662-3515. nps.gov/mono.

Summertime Liqueur Release — noon to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Yep, this pretty lady returns June 17! With a base of Tenth Ward’s original apple brandy (distilled from McCutcheon’s Cider) jam-packed with hibiscus tea, white tea, raspberries, lemon balm, lemon peel, roasted rhubarb and angelica root. Get ready for berry, floral and lemon notes dancing on your tongue then pucker up for hints of tannins, refreshing tartness, tea and herbs. 21 and older.

301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.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. 301-456-

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

Queer Open Mic Night — 6 p.m. at Olde Mother Brewing, 526 N. Market St., Frederick. As part of Frederick Pride 2023, The Frederick Center is collaborating with Olde Mother Brewing to provide a queer space for queer art. Register to share your poem, story, music or other spoken or musical creation. There is a spot in the registration form to indicate the type of performance you plan to share. 301-383-8787. tfc@thefrederickcenter.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 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. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

Family

Community Drum Circle — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Join Noteable Progressions Community Drum Circle to work on mindfulness, presence and interaction with others all while having fun and playing various percussion instruments. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd. gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

Festivals

New Oxford’s Market on the Square — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Oxford, 27 Center Square, New Oxford, Pa. Features a wide variety of vendors selling antiques, vintage and collectible items, handmade crafts, farmers market items, delicious food and more. 717-624-2800. info@newoxford.org. newoxford.org/market-on-the-square. Car & Truck Show — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jefferson Ruritan Community Center, 4603B Lander Road, Jefferson. Sponsored by Jefferson UCC Outreach Committee. Vehicle registration 9 a.m. to noon day of show ($15), spectators free admission. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Jefferson Community Food Bank and receive two white elephant tickets for each item. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase. 301-473-5965 or 301-473-4905. secretaryjeffersonUCC@gmail.com.

World Heritage Festival — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carroll Creek Park, Carroll Creek Park — Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick. Cultural performance show starting at noon and shop from more than 60 vendors displaying everything from fine art to jewelry, ceramics to crafts, and every creative item in between. Other vendors include area nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs, and local businesses. Free admission, pet friendly. Rain or shine event.

facebook.com/ChicEventsDC.

Free LakeFest Weekend 2023 Presented by Columbia Festival of the Arts — 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Downtown Columbia Lakefront, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. This fun and inclusive free, three-day outdoor festival features a variety of live music and arts performances, Invitational Fine Arts and Crafts Show with more than 50 artists, a Juneteenth celebration and cookout hosted by The 3rd, interactive entertainment for all ages, food trucks, and a wine and beer garden sponsored by the Collective Offshore. columbiafestival.org/ lakefest-free-weekend.

World Heritage Festival — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carroll Creek Linear Park, Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick. Enjoy a beautiful cultural performance show starting at noon and shop from more than 60 vendors displaying jewelry, ceramics, crafts and more. Other vendors include area nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs and local businesses. Pet friendly. Rain or shine. 703-889-0202. artsandcrafts@royal-eventsplanning.com.

Frederick MADE Flower Festival — noon to 5 p.m. at Frederick MADE, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Flower-themed crafts for all ages, as well as vendors with flower-themed goods. 3015143866. mirandamossburg@gmail.com. frederickmade.com.

Milkhouse Brewery’s 10th Anniversary MiniFest — 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy. Celebrate at the taproom with a day full of live music, food trucks, and a couple guest breweries. 301-928-1574. carolann@milkhousebrewery.com.

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.

Music

Tom Paxton and The DonJuans — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. After 61 years of performing around the world and writing and recording innumerable songs and recordings, folk music legend Tom Paxton has found yet another outlet for his creativity. He has joined his friends and songwriting colleagues Jon Vezner and Don Henry, known collectively as The DonJuans, in a writing and performing experience. Paxton provides vocals and stories as well as plays the guitar; Henry provides vocals and plays the guitar, ukulele and banjo; and Vezner provides vocals and plays the piano, guitar and ukulele. $35. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org.

Singer-Songwriter Lauren Calve — 7:30 p.m. at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Singer-songwriter known for her soulful vocals, skillful guitar playing, unique blues sound, and raw, vulnerable live performances. $22 adults, $18 ages 25 and under or 60 and up. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

The Twangtown Paramours, with Olds Sleeper — 8 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The Twangtown Paramours are an award-winning husband and wife Americana duo from Nashville. Their music is often described as “soulful Americana.” Olds Sleeper is a blues and Americana musician from York, Pa. He plays banjo, resonator guitar, ukulele and guitar in a variety of styles. Tickets on Eventbrite and at gate, cash/cards, doors 7:30 p.m. Beer/wine for 21+ with ID.

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

Sun Dogs: A Rush Tribute — 8:30 p.m. at The Frederick Event Center, 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. 21 and older. $10. 301-846-0089.

Theater

‘Midsummer: A Most Rare Vision’ — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Thopewood, 12805-A Mink Farm Road, Thurmont. An immersive/environmental piece that is inspired by Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The piece invites the audience, in guided groups, to journey through the beautiful hidden natural landscapes at ThorpeWood. Scenes, songs, monologues, physical theater, aerial arts, and more, all influenced by the characters and themes of the Bard’s most popular comedy, are brought to life in fields, ponds, trees, gardens and wood. Each audience group will have their own unique performance depending on the path they are guided through. $15-32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/midsummer-2023.

Sunday June 18

Etcetera

Civil War Style Church Service — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Historic Rocky Springs Chapel, 7817 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick. Nondenominational church service conducted by a preacher wearing Civil War period attire & worshipers sing hymns that were popular during the American Civil War. Most sermons preached were originally delivered between 1861-1865. A short living history program immediately follows each service. The wearing of Civil War period attire is encouraged (but not required). Everyone is welcome to attend!

Sundays through Nov. 19. 321-610-7246. debbymoone@gmail.com. historicrockyspringschapel andschoolhouse.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, 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. 301-4564912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Family

Father’s Day Special — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Dads get a free admission to the petting farm with a paid general admission. The farm opens at 10 a.m., admissions up until 3 p.m (close at 4:30 p.m.). Hay rides, select your favorite pig for the pig race and get free animal feed along with lots of hands-on with the friendly farm animals. $16 (credit) for ages 2 to 82. 301-865-9203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com.

Festivals

Free LakeFest Weekend 2023 Presented by Columbia Festival of the Arts — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Downtown Columbia Lakefront, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. This fun and inclusive free, three-day outdoor festival features a variety of live music and arts performances, Invitational Fine Arts and Crafts Show with more than 50 artists, a Juneteenth celebration and cookout hosted by The 3rd, interactive entertainment for all ages, food trucks, and a wine and beer garden sponsored by the Collective Offshore. columbiafestival.org/ lakefest-free-weekend.

Music

Summer Concert Series: Best Kept Soul — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. World-traveled, established dance and performance band with over 14 years together as a unit. This Wilmington Del.-based group maintains a schedule and following that demands weekly appearances up and down the Mid-Atlantic region. The band’s core sound is based on R&B grooves but their repertoire encompasses everything from rock/pop to reggae/ afro-beat to hip hop and Motown. celebratefrederick.com.

Outdoors

Shinrin-yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing — 10 a.m. to noon at Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Connect with nature through a forest bathing walk among the vivid colors and rich fragrances of summer blooms.

Stroll the grounds and neighboring forest at a measured pace that allows you to notice the small miracles of nature unfolding. We’ll close the walk by enjoying hot tea and healthy snacks. Ages 18 and older. Pre-register. $30. 301-962-1400. mcp-gardens@montgomeryparks.org. montgomeryparks.org.

Theater

‘Midsummer: A Most Rare Vision’ — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Thopewood, 12805-A Mink Farm Road, Thurmont. An immersive/environmental piece that is inspired by Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The piece invites the audience, in guided groups, to journey through the beautiful hidden natural landscapes at ThorpeWood. Scenes, songs, monologues, physical theater, aerial arts, and more, all influenced by the characters and themes of the Bard’s most popular comedy, are brought to life in fields, ponds, trees, gardens and wood. Each audience group will have their own unique performance depending on the path they are guided through. $15-32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/midsummer-2023.

Monday June 19

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.

Festivals

Thurmont Firemens Carnival — 6 p.m. at Thurmont Carnival Grounds, 123 E. Main St., Thurmont. Continues nightly through June 24. Rides start at 6:30 p.m. Games, food, parade, nightly platters, 50/50 cash bingo. June 19 — 5.5 Men, ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock; June 20 — Special Delivery Band, classic rock and dance tunes; June 21 — Taylor Brown, Elvis show; June 22 — Willie & His Chaperones, classic rock oldies; June 23 — Brickyard Road, Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band; June 24 — The Cruiser, variety. guardianhose.org.

Recreation

St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor Golf Tournament — 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glade Valley Golf Course, 10502 Glade Road, Walkersville. This event will benefit restoration of the historic St. Joseph’s on Carrollton Manor, a building with ties to the Declaration of Independence and Maryland history. Shot gun start at 8:30 a.m. Contests (putting, longest drive, closest to the pin) and lunch included. Sponsorships available. Sponsorships available. $95. 301-471-5160. fgenaujr@gmail.com. stjoesbuckeystown.org/events/ golf-tournament.

Tuesday June 20

Etcetera

Cotivation Sprints — 8:30 a.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Whether it’s bookkeeping, proposals, marketing or clearing your inbox, Cotivation(tm) Sprints will help you focus and get it done. Join others for a structured, healthy, productive day of coworking. We’ll kick things off at 8:30 a.m., share our goal(s) for the day, then hunker down and get to work. $30. 240-772-1295.

ainsley@coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederick.com/cotivation.

Clothes Closet — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880 Long Road, Thurmont. Free clothing to men, women and children. 301-271-4511.

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.