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Children’s Bike Rodeo hosted by Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department & Boy Scouts of America

05/17/2025 to 05/17/2025

9129 Northfield Road, Dunloggin Middle School, Ellicott City, MD 21042

FREE children’s bike safety event: Grade school age children come on out for an opportunity to learn, practice, and demonstrate your bicycle handling skills on seven different agility stations; have your helmet checked, and earn your bike “driver’s” license. Trek Bicycle of Ellicott City will be there, as well as Bull on the Loose food truck and the I Scream Truck. Sorry, but NOT SUITABLE FOR SCOOTERS. RAIN or SHINE. Visit our website: https://www.ellicottcityvfa.com/ or Email: info@ellicottcityvfa.com

Ben Folds and the Howard County Youth Orchestra

05/18/2025 to 05/18/2025

10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044

The Merriweather Arts and Culture Center (MACC) presents a special evening of live music on Sunday at the Merriweather Post Pavilion, featuring internationally acclaimed artist Ben Folds with the Howard County Youth Orchestra (HCYO)! The Emmy-nominated composer, singer-songwriter, and pianist joins the HCYO for a one-night-only performance of songs from Folds’ enormous body of genre-bending music in what promises to be an unforgettable experience. This family-friendly performance begins at 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM). Tickets start at just $25, with premium seating available for $75. Tickets can be purchased online at merriweathermusic.com

St. Louis Concert Series — Concert by Candlelight

05/18/2025 to 05/18/2025

12599 Clarksville Pike, St Louis Church, Stone Chapel, Clarksville, MD 21029

Join us in the St. Louis Chapel for "Concert by Candlelight," our 2024-25 Season Finale. This performance features an extraordinary lineup of instrumental soloists and fan favorites: Heather Adelsberger (harpsichord), Denis Karp [traverso (flute predecessor) and recorder], John Romano (bass clarinet and recorder), and Eddie Sanders [dulcian (bassoon predecessor)]. The program showcases a selection of Baroque masterpieces by Raffaella Aleotti, George Frideric Handel, Johann Adolph Hasse, and Daniel Purcell. After the concert, enjoy a champagne toast in the Social Hall and mingle with performers, fellow patrons, and Concert Series staff. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an afternoon of music performed on Baroque period instruments and to celebrate the conclusion of our 19th concert season! To purchase tickets and for additional program and artist information visit https://www.stlconcertseries.org/2025-may-18

[FREE Webinar] Investing 101

05/29/2025 to 05/29/2025

10320 Little Patuxent Pkwy #930, Columbia, MD 21075

Welcome to our FREE WEBINAR on Investing 101! We'll cover the basics of investing-what it is, why it matters, and key things to consider before you begin. We'll explore how to make plan before investing, share strategies and best practices, and introduce our investment philosophy. The webinar will be online hosted on Zoom and the link will be sent as soon as you register. Please send us email to reserve a spot: info@investedadvisory.com. [Upcoming seminar]: Investing 201 & mistakes to avoid, June 11, 1pm-2pm. This is a continuation from our Investing 101 webinar where we will dig deeper into investing topics including asset allocation, market hypothesis, core and satellite portfolios, alternative assets, taxes related to investing and more.

OASIS 2025: Older Adult Summit Instructional Seminars

06/02/2025 to 06/05/2025

10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044

Embrace lifelong learning at Howard Community College’s premier older adult summit! Join us for four enriching days of engaging seminars led by HCC faculty and industry experts. Each day features two dynamic sessions covering unique themes designed to inform, inspire, and empower lifelong learners! 💡 Stay curious. Stay connected. Keep learning! ✅ Limited spots available—register early, $49 per day! Invite a friend and make it a fun learning adventure! 🔗 Register today: HowardCC.edu/OASIS

30 Year Celebration and Collectors Night

06/02/2025 to 06/28/2025

8197 Main St, Ellicott City , MD 21043

Celebrate 30 years of The Artists' Gallery! We opened in 1995 in the American City Building on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia under the auspices of the Rouse Company, and we moved to historic Ellicott City in 2016. The show will culminate on Saturday, June 28 from 6:30-8 pm with our ticketed Collectors Night event! Buy a ticket for $100 and take home a work of art from the gallery’s featured wall. ( All work is valued at $250 or above. Tickets are limited). Check the gallery’s website for details and hours: www.artistsgalleryec.com