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Join Curious Iguana at C. Burr Artz Library as they celebrate the release of local author Matt Lee’s hybrid memoir, The Backwards Hand. This event is presented in partnership with FCPL. Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event. About the book: The Backwards Hand interrogates what it means to be a cripple in a predominantly ableist society, deconstructing how perceptions of disability are—and are not—reflected in art and media. About the author: Matt Lee is the author of a memoir, The Backwards Hand (Curbstone Books, 2024), and a novel, Crisis Actor (tragickal, […]

Join Cia Parker, PsyD, fo- a 45 minute practice that includes tapping into the 5 senses to increase release of feel good neurotransmitters, to decrease the body’s stress response while enhancing the rest & digest response (parasympathetic nervous system. Enjoy a slow flow session of gentle yoga, stretching, & mobility with use of props, breath control, essential oils, wellness snacks including dark chocolate, light hands on adjustment, & soft music.

Find some of the best yard sale items from household goods, bedding, clothing, lawn and garden equipment, tools, baby/kids toys, and more at Calvary’s Annual Yard Sale. Also don’t miss the bake sale of amazing goodies. Proceeds from sales will benefit local Frederick Community mission work.

It’s time for spring cleaning at the Delaplaine, too! Stop by the yART sale for gently used books, miscellaneous art supplies, frames, decor, and other odds and ends. On Saturday, items are priced as tagged. On Sunday, it’s pay-what-you-want for the leftover items. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Delaplaine. Sorry, we are not accepting donations for the sale.

The Frederick Festival of the Arts is a juried two-day fine arts festival along Carroll Creek Linear Park in Downtown Frederick! The event attracts thousands of visitors and features over 100 artists from across the country, beer & wine garden, food vendors, and artist demonstrations. Ample parking is available and pets on leashes are always welcome. Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to meet each artist and to discover the inspiration and process behind each creation during the two-day event. About the Frederick Arts Council The Frederick Festival of the Arts is hosted by the Frederick Arts Council. The […]

Print Day in May was all about printmaking, but we are so much more than that; we specialize in bookbinding, letterpress, printmaking, and photography. Learn how these mediums exist on their own, or how you can combine them to create beautiful timeless works of art. Our facility offers classes, equipment rentals, studio work space, and knowledgeable staff that can help guide you through a project. Our Grand Opening will be a two day event coinciding with the Festival of the Arts on Carroll Creek. We are a short .2 mile walk from the creek so come by our new space […]

Caution: Plein Air Artists at Work This weekend, Downtown Frederick will be full of art in more ways than one! There will be lots of art lovers browsing the many types of art that make up Frederick Art Council’s annual Festival of the Arts along Carroll Creek. But the party doesn’t stop there…local plein air artists will be painting live scenes around downtown, so take a break from the crowds and meander through the streets. You never know, maybe you’ll make it into one of the paintings! While you’re exploring, stop into our locally-owned small businesses – they carry handmade […]

Enjoy a story, ask your questions and enjoy traditional crafts from this celebration.

Curious about saving money and renewable energy? Wondering about solar panels or thinking about upgrading your appliances to be more eco-friendly? Drew Schiavone from the UMD Extension Office will talk about practical, cost-effective, and innovative strategies to improve your home energy performance.

Join us as we kick off the Frederick County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge with exciting games and activities.

The Night Market is BACK & bigger than ever! Join us Wednesday, June 12th from 5 pm to 9 pm for the first Downtown Frederick wide Night Market! Shop throughout downtown, support local businesses, and enjoy free beer samplings along with fun activities and vendors.

Come celebrate the opening of this summer’s Frederick Shakespeare Festival at Sky Stage!

Join us for a speaking event featuring Michelle Wright, Associate Professor in History and Africana Studies at the Community College of Baltimore County. Ms. Wright will delve into the history and significance of the Emancipation Association and their headquarters on W. All Saints Street. Additionally, the Planning and Communications Departments will showcase a short video embedded in the historical marker. The event will commence with a reception. Event hosted by the City of Frederick.

Info of the Week Music: Pebble to Pearl (R&B) Food: Cookin’ With Greece and dōp Pizza Beer: Brewer’s Alley Tap Takeover: Idiom Brewing Co Wine: Atomic 97 Beer & Wine Cocktails + Mocktails: McClintock Distilling Co & Tenth Ward Distilling Co   5-8PM every Thursday Alive @ Five is the outdoor happy hour that you don’t want to miss, featuring great live music, craft beverages and local food! Join us in the Carroll Creek Amphitheater every Thursday evening from 5-8PM, May 9 through October 3 (no event July 4). Admission is $6 (cash or credit / paid at the gate) […]

Join us at C. Burr Artz Public Library as we welcome Alex Finlay back to Frederick to celebrate the launch of his new thriller, If Something Happens to Me. Alex will discuss his novel with Sarah Pekkanen, answer questions, and sign books. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event. About the book: In classic Alex Finlay form, If Something Happens to Me is told from several distinct, compelling characters whose paths intersect, detonating into a story of twist after pulse-pounding twist. The story cements Finlay as one of the […]

Enjoy this classic film once more on the big screen!

Sing along to beloved shanties and revel in the musical magic brought to life by Seán Dagher!

Want Something Special to Do on Father’s Day? How about a unique walking tour of Frederick? Many interesting and notable events occurred over the course of Frederick County’s 300-year history. So many, in fact, that Heritage Frederick is not able to cover them all as part of our regular weekly tours. Therefore, we are offering this one-time opportunity on Sunday, June 16. For example, you will learn how two of America’s most revered founding fathers met for the very first time right here in humble Frederick Towne. The tour starts at Courthouse Plaza (100 W Patrick St) and will end […]

This brief dedication ceremony will occur in front of the historic Emancipation Association Building, with remarks from Mayor Michael O’Connor and Dr. Cheryl Gooch, Executive Director of the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society. Event hosted by the City of Frederick.

Info of the Week Music: Karen Jonas (Modern Americana) Food: Sabor De Cuba and Boxcar Burger Beer: Brewer’s Alley Tap Takeover: RAK Brewing Wine: Atomic 97 Beer & Wine Cocktails + Mocktails: McClintock Distilling Co and Tenth Ward Distilling Co   5-8PM every Thursday Alive @ Five is the outdoor happy hour that you don’t want to miss, featuring great live music, craft beverages and local food! Join us in the Carroll Creek Amphitheater every Thursday evening from 5-8PM, May 9 through October 3 (no event July 4). Admission is $6 (cash or credit / paid at the gate) and […]