CALENDAR

p.m. to 9 p.m. at ESPloft, 16 E. Patrick St., second and third floor, Frederick. Re-imagined as a one-hour, immersive production with five actors, exploring the story of a generous citizen whose misplaced trust causes her to lose everything and bitterly retreat to the wilderness where she contemplates revenge. Free. 301-305-1405. contact@esptheatre.org.

Tuesday Aug. 1

Classes

Personal Self-Defense Tactics — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Institute for Learning in Retirement at Frederick Community College, 7932 Oppossumtown Pike, Frederick. Rape/ robbery/assault is not a selective crime, it has no regard for age, race, or social status. In this class, you will learn basic common sense rules that can be used to protect yourself before, during, and after an attack. Classroom based, not a physical class. $32. 240-624-2732. ilr@frederick.edu.

Etcetera

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.

Late Night Happy Hour — 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. All the drink prices from regular happy hour from 9 p.m. to close with select half-price appetizers. 301-846-0089.

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

Family

Frederick County 275th: “Thro’ the perilous fight” — Francis Scott Key and the War of 1812 in Maryland — 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Frederick County native Francis Scott Key was an accidental witness to one of the last battles in the War of 1812, the Battle of Baltimore. Maryland was a major battlefront during America’s forgotten conflict. Explore Maryland’s involvement in the war and the perspectives of its citizens like Francis Scott Key.

301-600-7212.

fcpl.org.

Outdoor Summer Family Movies: “The Bad Guys” (PG, 2022) — 8 p.m. at Carroll Community College, Rotary Amphitheater, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they’re turning good. But could any of them be considering turning good for real? Rain location: Scott Center Theater. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

Festivals

National Night Out with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. K-9 demonstrations, visit from MSP Trooper 3 helicopter, Frederick County Command Truck, FCSO SWAT recruitment and multiple agency vehicles, Fred. Co. Emergency Management/Emergency Communications Center, Fred. Co. Citizens Services Division — Family Partnership, Fred. Co. Division of Fire & Rescue Services; Fred. Co. State’s Attorney Office, TransIT Services of Fred. Co., FBI — Baltimore Office and Secret Service. Food trucks, kids’ activities, and WFRE and WFMD broadcasting live. 240-397-0255. twivell@frederickcountymd.gov. frederickcosheriff.com.

National Night Out at Frederick neighborhoods — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Carrollton Park, 455 Center St., Frederick, Hill Street Park, 100 Hill St., Frederick, and Mullinix Park, 16 S. Bentz St., Frederick. Residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors and local law enforcement. Free food, live music, face painting, police cars, K9 demos and more fun. 240-586-0462. slong@frederickmdpolice.org.

Theater

“Twelfth Night or What You Will” by William Shakespeare — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hood College Hodson Outdoor Theater, 581 Coffman Chapel Drive, Frederick. Endangered Species (theatre) Project presents “Twelfth Night or What You Will” as the mainstage event of its Frederick Shakespeare Festival. A d/Deaf/hearing integrated production which features a cast of both deaf and hearing actors, in a show that will be accessible to each audience for all performances. Free. 301-305-1405. contact@esptheatre.org. esptheatre.org/fsf-23.

Wednesday Aug. 2

Classes

Volunteer Information Sessions — Literacy Council of Frederick County — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at via Zoom. Recruiting volunteer tutors to work with adults one-to-one or in small groups of 2-3 adults. No previous experience required. Attendance of a volunteer session is required prior to registering for a tutor training workshop.

frederickliteracy.org.

Summertime Adventures: Bee Bonanza — 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join us in our backyard for a morning of handson activities and demonstrations to learn about these amazing insects. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Etcetera

Valley Quilters, TLC, Meeting — 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jefferson. Meets the first Wednesday of each month. Open to all ages and levels. The guild offers teaching, learning and companionship to those interested in the art of quilting. Program: Show-and-tell, bring your block, quilt or handy tool to show the guild. Visitors welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. RSVP. valleyquiltersTLC@gmail.com.

Swing Dance — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. , Frederick. Every first Wednesday through Oct. 4. Amanda Comi and friends of Revolution Modern Dance will offer a beginner lesson covering swing and blues basics. Social dancing follows. Beverages and small packaged snacks will be available for purchase, proceeds support Sky Stage and the Frederick Arts Council. Beer/wine for 21+ with ID. pay-what-you-can donation, ($5-10 suggested). 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. revolutionmoderndance.com.

Late Night Happy Hour — 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. All the drink prices from regular happy hour from 9 p.m. to close with select half-price appetizers. 301-846-0089. frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

Health

Gentle Yoga Class for All — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi. Plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels. Includes low-impact movement, seated postures and plenty of stretching. Students will become comfortable using props like blocks, straps and even the occasional chair. 301-663-3416.

aharmon@commonmarket.coop.

Music

FAC After Hours: Joe Keyes Improv Jazz — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Equal parts frontman, poet, and conductor, Joe Keyes leads his nine-piece Late Bloomer Band through a fresh concoction of funk, R&B, soul, rock, and jazz while drawing on the musical auras of Miles Davis, Gil Scott-Heron, Sun Ra, and early Parliament-Funkadelic. 301-662-4190.

artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/ news-events/calendar-grid.

Thursday Aug. 3

Etcetera

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration , 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. We’ll even guarantee you a partner on the first Monday and Thursday of every month.

$7. 301-254-4727. sharonwcox@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

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.

Family

Summerfest Family Theatre: Can Danny Come Out and Play? — 10 a.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Children’s music by Danny Schwartz. Bring a canned food item in lieu of admission to support the Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA). Non-perishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, rice, and pastas are preferred.

celebratefrederick.com.

Wildwood Storytime with CCPL’s Mount Airy Branch — 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Wildwood Park Gazebo, 400 Park Ave., Mount Airy. For ages up to 8. Join us for storytime at the Wildwood Park Gazebo. We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. We’ll talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet indoors at CCPL’s Mount Airy Branch. 410-386-4470. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com.

Music

Alive@Five: Glamour Kitty — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Live music. Outdoor happy hour. Ages 21 and older only, with ID. $6 entry plus $6 drinks. Food available for purchase. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org.

Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling. com.

tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

Theater

“Twelfth Night or What You Will” by

William Shakespeare — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hood College Hodson Outdoor Theater, 581 Coffman Chapel Drive, Frederick. Endangered Species (theatre) Project presents “Twelfth Night or What You Will” as the mainstage event of its Frederick Shakespeare Festival. A d/Deaf/hearing integrated production which features a cast of both deaf and hearing actors, in a show that will be accessible to each audience for all performances. Free. 301-305-1405. contact@esptheatre.org. esptheatre.org/fsf-23.

Friday Aug. 4

Classes

Goat Yoga at the Farm — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Goat for the Soul, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. All ages welcome. For Friday night classes, feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage. $27. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

Etcetera

Community Drum Circle — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. A community drum circle hosted and led by the professional music therapists from Noteable Progressions Music Therapy Services every first Friday through October. All ages and abilities welcome! Bring your own drum or choose a percussion instrument from the array. Free to enter, $5 suggested donation at the door benefits Noteable Progressions’ community nonprofit partners. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

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.

Festivals

Jubilation! Quilt Show — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 S. Main St., Mount Airy. Continues Aug. 5. The Four County Quilt Guild’s 2023 quilt show. More than 200 member-made quilts, a “Quiltporium” of hand-made items, demonstrations, raffle baskets, a bargain bin, vendors and a light-fare cafe. $10, under age 3 free. 301-363-5419. president@fourcountyquilters.org. fourcountyquilters.org.

Film

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

Music

Friday Nights Live — 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.

FAME Singer-Songwriter Showcase — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Member-musicians of the Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise are featured in this 4-show series on First Fridays, through October. Features acoustic soloists, duos or bands. Doors open 7 p.m., small concessions available for purchase. All ages. Carry-in food and dog-friendly dogs OK. Free. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right! 21 and older.

301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

Theater

“Twelfth Night or What You Will” by William Shakespeare — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hood College Hodson Outdoor Theater, 581 Coffman Chapel Drive, Frederick. Endangered Species (theatre) Project presents “Twelfth Night or What You Will” as the mainstage event of its Frederick Shakespeare Festival. A d/Deaf/hearing integrated production which features a cast of both deaf and hearing actors, in a show that will be accessible to each audience for all performances. Free. 301-305-1405. contact@esptheatre.org. esptheatre.org/fsf-23.

Saturday Aug. 5

CLASSES

All-Levels Yoga — 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 Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays through October. $15. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

Homesteading: Wooden Spoon Carving with Jason Drevenak — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Wooden utensils are so much more user-friendly on all types of cookware and even more fun to use when made by your hands! Learn to carve a basic spoon from your choice of black cherry or black walnut using splitting, carving, and sanding tools. Everyone will leave with their own coconut oil-sealed spoon. All materials and tools provided. $47. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Goat Yoga at South Mountain Creamery — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at South Mountain Creamery, 8305 Bolivar Road, Middletown. Join the fun: goats, yoga and ice cream. All ages welcome. $40. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

Freedom BANG Fitness Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. 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. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Seed Saving — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Learn how to harvest and save your seeds for next year’s garden. Master Gardener, Megan Rice will teach us how to save and then share our seeds using the seed library. 18 and older. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov.

Plaque Your House — 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks. Learn how to apply for a historic plaque for your 100-year-old + home or building. Along the way you’ll learn more about your home and its history as well as how to document dates and details. The Frederick County Landmarks Foundation has awarded more than 400 plaques honoring historic buildings around the county. 301-663-3885. info@fredericklandmarks. org. fredericklandmarks.org/plaques.

Open Hearth Cooking with Jason Drevenak — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Have you ever wanted to cook an entire meal around an open fire or take your BBQ grilling abilities to the next level? This course will teach you how to manipulate fire and cook above, in, and under an open fire pit. The menu will include items such as a protein, potatoes, squash, eggs, and Damper bread A garden salad will also be provided. As the food is cooking participants will learn how to carve a spoon from a piece of wood. All food items and spoon carving materials included. $35. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/ open-hearth-cooking-with-jason-drevenak.

Etcetera

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 stories. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledge- able 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.

Wine Camp — 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Loew Vineyards, 14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy. Led by our fifth generation winemaker, Rachel! A total fermentation experience. Limited seating available. Includes wine sensory analysis/understanding your palate, sneak peek into 2022 vintage and barrel tasting, vertical tasting of wines and meads from past 30+ years, wine notebooks and glassware, wine pairings, charcuterie box lunch. 21 and older. $125. 301-831-5464. rachel@loewvineyards.net. exploretock.com/loewvineyards/ event/409249/wine-camp-august-session.

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 general public are invited to attend monthly meetings the first Saturday of each month. Ample seating and parking is available. 301-318-7995. Pwsccg@yahoo.com. sierraclub.org/maryland/catoctin-group.

Brain Freeze — noon to 7 p.m. at Potters’ Guild of Frederick Gallery, 14 S. Market St., Frederick. Farm-fresh ice cream donated by the South Mountain Creamery. Choose a handcrafted bowl to take home. Proceeds will be donated to the Frederick Rescue Mission. Tickets are available at the Potters’ Guild of Frederick Gallery and online. $20 for adult, $10 for child. 571-212-6021. janet.capra@comcast.net. pottersguildoffrederick.com.

Family

Treasures of State Community Day — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Celebrate the history of Maryland with kids’ crafts, living history, vendors, food, live music and more! Inspired by our exhibition “Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection.” Free admission. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2.

Festivals

Women’s Distance Festival — 7:30 a.m. at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Hosted by Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club. 5K 8 a.m., Fun Run 7:30 a.m. $35 for 5k Run/ Walk; $35 for Athletes Serving Athletes 5k; Little Women 1k Fun Run for ages up to 13 only, $15. Virtual options available. Proceeds donated to Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County. frederickwdf.com.

Trinity Fest Wine Jerk & Reggae Festival (Formerly Trio Fest) — noon to 8 p.m. at Potomac Polo Arena (Muldoon’s Farm), 18905 Beallsville Road, Poolesville. Authentic Caribbean event aimed at creating moments of fun, interaction and culinary adventure for individuals as well as the whole family. Food, wine, music all day. $10 to $100, kids 12 and under free. triofestmd@gmail.com. trinityfestdmv.com.