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Ways to Combat Social Isolation & Loneliness in Older Adults with TVIH
06/12/2025 to 06/12/2025
Ellicott City 50+ Center, 9401 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042Discover how learning, social interaction, and volunteering can contribute to a sense of purpose in later life. The Village in Howard (TVIH) is a non-profit, member-based volunteer group that helps members stay active and live independently in their community. Register at https://tinyurl.com/TVIH612EC50 or call (443) 367-9043.
Howard County Veterans Monument Groundbreaking
06/12/2025 to 06/12/2025
10271 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044The Howard County Veterans Foundation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument. At the groundbreaking, the Howard County Veterans Foundation will present monument renderings, the construction timeline and remarks from community leaders. https://www.howardcountyveterans.org/the-monument/
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company In-The-Ruins Presents Julius Caesar
06/13/2025 to 07/20/2025
3691 Sarah's Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043Join us under-the-stars at the beautiful PFI in Ellicott City. Kids get in free, as always! Taffety Punk cofounder Marcus Kyd brings style and vigor as director for Shakespeare’s political thriller about deadly ambition, superstition, conspiracy, and the power of words. Kids get in free! (Up to two free youth tickets per paying adult. May not be combined with other offers. Subject to availability.) Tickets and more info at https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/shows-tickets/caesar/
Free LakeFest Weekend 2025
06/20/2025 to 06/22/2025
10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044The 38th annual Free LakeFest Weekend returns to the Downtown Columbia Lakefront! Produced by the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center in collaboration with the Columbia Festival of the Arts, this FREE three-day extravaganza features live music, an Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show with more than 50 artists, kids’ entertainment and crafts, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, participatory workshops, and a variety of activities for all ages. This year’s performer lineup is made up of dynamic, genre-bending artists from around the world, including 2024 Grammy-winning singer-songwriter GABY MORENO, Afro-Peruvian NOVALIMA, and Sudanese American artist SINKANE. Event Hours are: Friday, June 20: 5 pm - 10:30 pm; Saturday, June 21: 11 am - 10:30 pm; Sunday, June 22: 11 am - 7 pm. Visit columbiafestival.org for more details and a complete festival schedule.
Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show 2025 at the Free LakeFest Weekend
06/20/2025 to 06/22/2025
10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044The Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show is back at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront as part of the Free LakeFest Weekend! Discover more than 50 juried artisans showcasing their one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted artwork – from wearable art to functional pieces – with prices for every budget. Don’t miss their booths located throughout the Festival grounds during the FREE outdoor three-day LakeFest event, presented by the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center in collaboration with the Columbia Festival of the Arts! Fine Arts & Crafts Show hours are: Friday, June 20: 5 pm - 8 pm; Saturday, June 21: 11 am - 8 pm; Sunday, June 22: 11 am – 6 pm. Visit columbiafestival.org/cfa-gallery for a preview of the artists in attendance, and check out the complete festival schedule at columbiafestival.org
Gaby Moreno
06/20/2025 to 06/20/2025
10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044Gaby Moreno in concert is a soulful blend of blues, jazz, folk, and Latin rhythms, delivered with her powerful voice and emotional guitar work. Since moving to Los Angeles from her native Guatemala, Gaby has released nine albums and recently won a Grammy in 2024. She also co-wrote the Parks and Recreation theme song, which earned her an Emmy nomination. Moreno has shared the stage with artists such as Bono, Andrea Boccelli, Tracy Chapman, Ani DiFranco, Buena Vista Social Club, Calexico, David Gray, and more. She also sang the theme song and voiced Marlena in Disney’s children’s television series Elena of Avalor. See Gaby Moreno perform as part of the Free LakeFest Weekend presented by the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center in collaboration with the Columbia Festival of the Arts, June 20-22, at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. For more information visit https://columbiafestival.org/lakefest/live-music/#livemusic
