CALENDAR

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.

”Mean Girls: High School Version” — 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tuscarora High School, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. See “Mean Girls” come to life onstage. April 20 show will have an interpreter for those hearing impaired. Reserve those tickets by emailing thsdramadance@gmail.com. Content is rated PG-13. $10-$15. 240-236-6400. THSdramadance@ gmail.com. showtix4u.com/event-details/66765.

“The Awakening” — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Set in New Orleans at the end of the 19th century, “The Awakening” is a compelling story of Edna, a woman ahead of her time, who undergoes a social, sexual and spiritual awakening. This American literary classic was banned when released and rediscovered in the 1950s. Ages 18 and older.

Free. 301-305-1405. christinem@esptheatre.org.

“The Spongebob Musical” — 7:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Also 2:30 p.m. April 16 and 23. Family-friendly with a timeless story of identity, crisis and community, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend and many others. Presented by the students of the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. $10-$25. 301-790-2000. mdtheatre.org/bisfa.

“Wanda’s Visit” — 7:30 p.m. at Dorothy Elderdice Studio Theatre, WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Christopher Durang’s comedic 30 min. one-act play, directed by senior theater arts major Shakara Sapp of Upper Marlboro, revolves around Jim and Marsha, who have been married for 13 years and are feeling a little bored and unhappy. 4108572448.

mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

Saturday April 22

Classes

Foraging with a Field Guide with El McFarland — 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit in our area, but it can be difficult to search for wild edibles safely, especially without the know-how to identify your findings. In this pop-up foray, walk the lands of Fox Haven scouting for mushrooms with field guide El McFarland. This class will require walking off the beaten path, dress accordingly. If you have a mushroom ID book, we highly recommend you bring it! Though we hope to find edible mushrooms, there is no guarantee. Our intent is to help provide you with some working knowledge so that you can build a safe foraging practice for yourself. $50. 301-418-8248. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ zumba-saturdays-library-8. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

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.

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.

Make a Bottlecap Pincushion — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Turn a bottlecap, some felt and some basic sewing into a flower pot. This cutie can be used as a pin cushion.

301-600-7560.

Etcetera

Metals and Electronics Recycling Event — 8 a.m. to noon at rear of Middletown Valley Bank, accessed off Washington Street, Middletown. Metal recycling until noon, includes cans, coat hangers, old hardware, wire (coated or not), pots and pans, chains, etc. Electronics will be collected from 9 a.m. until vehicles are full. Acceptable items include desktops (working or non-working), cellphones, tablets, laptops, flat TVs and monitors, game systems, printers.

USMH Open House — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at University System of Maryland at Hagerstown, 32 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. University representatives will be on-site to answer questions and provide information about the programs offered in downtown Hagerstown. hagerstown.usmd.edu.

Frederick County Master Gardeners

Plant Sale — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frederick Fairgrounds, Building 12, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Free admission! Great prices on thousands of plants: annuals, hanging baskets, herbs, heirloom and hybrid vegetables, perennials, “hard to find” natives, etc. Held indoors rain or shine with Master Gardeners on site to guide your shopping experience. 315-486-5665. mrice92317@gmail.com.

Emmitsburg Clean Up Day & Earth Day Event — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Emmitsburg Town Office, back parking lot, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter and loose trash from downtown, parks & adjacent areas from 9 a.m. to noon. All cleaning supplies provided. From noon to 2 p.m., activities for kids and adults & frozen treats provided. Earth Day and Park Day — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick. This event, sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust, invites you to volunteer alongside National Park Service employees to complete maintenance and cleanup projects. 301-662-3515. nps.gov/mono.

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.

Thurmont Restaurant Week — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Participating Thurmont Restaurants, Thurmont. Indulge yourself with homecooked goodness from locally owned restaurants and enjoy their Thurmont Restaurant Week featured menus! Visit your favorite or try something new! Show your appetite by supporting them during Thurmont Restaurant Week. 240-626-9980. vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com. thurmontmainstreet.com.

Spring Into the Arts: Earth Day Open House — noon to 4 p.m. at Riverworks Studios at Alden Farms, 19215 Beallsville Road, Beallsville. Activities include an art exhibit in the Gallery Barn, studio demos, make-and-take crafts, live music by Brian Jamison and Friends. Box lunches from local available with pre-purchase. Stroll the sculpture garden. $25 advance. riverworksart.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. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:30 p.m. to 9 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

Earth Day Activities featuring a Youth Climate Institute Showcase — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Howard County Conservancy , Mt. Pleasant, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. Tree plantings, service projects, guided hikes, Youth Climate Institute showcase and more. 410-465-8877. yci@howardnature.org. howardnature.org/event/earth-day-2023service-projects.

Hoedown for Horses — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at American Legion Post 223, 7327 Slacks Road, Sykesville. Dancing, food, drinks, raffles, kids’ activities, a silent auction, DJ, cash bar and fun for all ages.

Up to $55. events@safehavenequinewarriors.org.

safehavenequinewarriors.org/events2022.

Festivals

Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, Pa. Free admission. The Institute celebrates spring with environmental exhibitors, live music, environmental artists and artisans, a student art show and more —paper shredding by OSI, a Goodwill truck pick up, battery collecting by Christ United Methodist Church, and eyeglasses & cellphone recycling by WALL Lions Club also offered. Bring cash for the Recycle Fundraiser that includes hand-painted rain barrels, raffle items, a bake sale and a yard sale. Have lunch in the park with food trucks.

717-762-0373. info@natureandcultureinstitute.org. natureandcultureinstitute.org.

Green Fair — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Municipal parking lot, 1 Veterans Way , Mount Airy. The Town of Mount Airy hosts. Local sustainability experts will be on hand displaying and discussing all the ins and outs for different ways to be more sustainable at home and/or work.

301-829-1424. acollier@mountairymd.gov. mountairymd.gov.

FILM

Silent Film Series: “Show People” (1928) — 8 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A young lady from Georgia goes to Hollywood in the hopes of becoming an actress. Comedy, romance, with Marion Davies, William Haines and Dell Henderson. (1 hour 23 min.) $7. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederick.com. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ show-people-1928.

Health

BANG Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville 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. 301-600-8200. awadding@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

Music

National String Symphonia — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. NSS is celebrating 10 years of making beautiful string music and is excited to present some of the most popular selections from their first 10 seasons. This concert is definitely one that you don’t want to miss so plan to attend and celebrate with the NSS. $35. 301-600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ national-string-symphonia.

Outdoors

Guided Birding Walk — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Lily Pons Water Gardens, 6800 Lily Pons Road, Adamstown. This exciting and educational walk will start off with a discussion about the ethics of birding or birdwatching. We’ll also briefly discuss the basics of using binoculars to see and observe birds, the importance of noticing “field marks” when identifying birds. Most time will be spent walking around Lilypons seeing, identifying and observing bird in their natural habitats. $20-$40. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop.

Theater

“Mean Girls: High School Version” — 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Tuscarora High School, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. See “Mean Girls” come to life onstage. April 20 show will have an interpreter for those hearing impaired. Reserve those tickets by emailing thsdramadance@gmail.com. Content is rated PG-13. $10-$15. 240-236-6400. THSdramadance@gmail.com. showtix4u.com/event-details/66765.

“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.

Mean Girls: High School Version — 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tuscarora High School, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. See “Mean Girls” come to live onstage. April 20 show will have an interpreter for those hearing impaired. Reserve those tickets by emailing thsdramadance@gmail.com.

Content is rated PG-13. $10-$15. 240-236-6400. THSdramadance@ gmail.com. showtix4u.com/event-details/66765.

“Wanda’s Visit” — 7:30 p.m. at Dorothy Elderdice Studio Theatre, WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Christopher Durang’s comedic 30 min. one-act play, directed by senior