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Travel with us to some of the nation’s best art museums without having to put on your snow boots or face mask! Just hop online the third and fourth Fridays in January and February for a one-hour live tour of museums around the country and their collections. Space for each tour is limited and registration is required. Information on how to access the tours will be provided to registered participants about one week before each tour. COST: $12 per tour ($10 for members).   The Metropolitan Museum of Art Friday, January 15 • 11 am–12 pm Enjoy highlights of the Met’s collection of more […]

Crispy gooey grilled cheese, with an easy oven-roasted veggie tomato soup for any occasion! Learn more here. Ages 6-14 This individual 2-hour class is designed for young chefs to work alongside our Top Chef instructor, Ben Palker! Learn the art of cooking and enjoy your culinary creations. Ben Palker is the Head Culinary Instructor at the Teaching Kitchen at the YMCA in Frederick. His mission is to empower the community with the joy of cooking! Ben Believes that food can empower and bring people together. Ben has over a decade of formal culinary training and has been teaching all ages […]

“Imparting Knowledge During Covid: How three college art professors are navigating the intricacies of teaching during a pandemic.” Panelists: Andrea McCluskey, Wendell Poindexter and Nick Hutchings Time: Tuesday January 19th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89614834079 Moderator: Virginia Sperry Cohost: Caitlin Gill   Education, as we have known it, no longer exists. Some school systems are currently conducting classes entirely through social media. Others have adopted bifurcated approaches with students alternating in-school learning with online instruction. Colleges and universities are not immune to the struggles of developing a positive, productive and creative approach to teaching in order to maintain the level […]

Hello Everyone — For January 24, on the occasion of UNESCO Education Day, UNESCO Body & Mind Wellness (UNESCO BMW) Club is organizing a fully vetted event. In this program, we will learn how to raise our life quality through the Ayurveda wisdom and methods as well as cherish uplifting traditional art performances. More than ever, we need your solidarity in these humanitarian programs to help us move forward for our planet and ALL People! In conclusion, please sign up on our website unescobmw.org, and let us make this an impactful online event (Or simply, click on the Zoom link below at […]

The Candy Kitchen is continuing the tradition of hand-dipping long-stemmed strawberries in a variety of chocolates for an extra special Valentine’s treat.  Strawberries must be ordered in advance.  Strawberries are dipped the day you choose to pick up, either Saturday February 13 or Sunday, Valentine’s Day.  Call (301) 698-0442 to place an order today!

Vegan Mexican Fiesta will include cauliflower tostada, cilantro lime cashew cream, street corn, deconstructed pico de gallo. Learn more here. Ages 18+ These three-hour classes are a great opportunity for couples and individuals to learn new and exciting culinary techniques and recipes! Master Chef Ben Palker will guide you through the steps and at the end of the evening, sit back and enjoy your culinary creations in our beautiful YMCA Teaching Kitchen! Ben Palker is the Head Culinary Instructor at the Teaching Kitchen at the YMCA in Frederick. His mission is to empower the community with the joy of cooking! […]

The Historical Society of Frederick County is hosting a Book Sale on Saturday, January 30. A treasure trove for the Genealogist and History buff! More than 700 Frederick County History and Genealogical Titles (many hard to find), Family Histories (duplicates from our holdings), Publications from surrounding Maryland Counties, as well as Pennsylvania, Virginia and Ohio. Don’t miss it! Cash/Credit/Check accepted. Must bring own bags/boxes for carry out. All sales final. Please remember social distancing rules apply and masks are mandatory.

Celebrate love at the Pop Shop with February’s Brownies for Etta and Brownie. Learn more here. ALL of the proceeds from our brownie creations will go to The Frederick Rescue Mission during the month of February. Be sure to try a Brownie Stuffed Shake, a Brownie Freddy, or any brownie sweet treat combination! Not into brownies…? Stay tuned we will be doing a Teddy Bear Drive in Etta and Brownies Honor for the local Pediatric and NICU at Frederick Health Hospital, their bears are in short supply since the pandemic started!

DISTRICT Arts Presents “A Symphony in Pastel”, soft pastel paintings by Jean Hirons. For Jean, painting with soft pastels is a means of connecting to the things she loves—the natural world, architecture that delights her, and harmonious color.  The pure pigment colors of pastel really sing!  She describes herself as a “painterly realist” because her subjects are grounded in reality but her color palettes are often of her choosing. An avid amateur pianist, Jean sees the similarities between art and music.  Both begin with solid compositions, then take wing with color, harmony, texture and surprise.  In this featured show at […]

Thacher & Rye is partnering with local wine makers, brewers, and distillers every Wednesday for special 3-course dinners and pairings. Visit exploretock.com/thacherrye for tickets.   Dinner Schedule February 3 • Catoctin Creek Distilling Company February 10 • Big Cork Vineyards February 17 • Attaboy Brewery February 24 • Denizens Brewing March 3 • Frederick Restaurant Week March 10 • McClintock Distilling March 17 • Flying Dog Brewery for St. Patrick’s Day April 7 • Monocacy Brewing

Enjoy 25% the entire store at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on February 5 and 6! civilwarmed.org/event/sale On Friday and Saturday February 5 and 6, 2021 we’re having a huge sale at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine! The Museum store will be open for business from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day with 25% off everything (excluding alcohol). There will also be 50% off select items, including shirts, pint glasses, and glassware. Check out our brand new beer brewed exclusively for the Museum by Antietam Brewery – Double Canister IPA (8.5% ABV). Packaged in 16oz cans and […]

Seared Tuna Platter will include sesame crusted seared tuna, braised bok choi, wasabi pea puree, cilantro lime mung bean salad. Learn more here. Ages 18+ These three-hour classes are a great opportunity for couples and individuals to learn new and exciting culinary techniques and recipes! Master Chef Ben Palker will guide you through the steps and at the end of the evening, sit back and enjoy your culinary creations in our beautiful YMCA Teaching Kitchen! Ben Palker is the Head Culinary Instructor at the Teaching Kitchen at the YMCA in Frederick. His mission is to empower the community with the […]

Downtown Frederick’s Loving Local Valentine’s Shopping Trail This year, head to Downtown Frederick for all your Valentine’s shopping needs! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 12-4 pm and Saturday Feb. 13 from 12-4 pm for our Loving Local Valentine’s Shopping Trail. Lots of your favorite shops will be offering special, limited-time-only deals and discounts. The trail starts at The Muse (19 N Market St), where we’ll give you the list of participating shops and the deals they’ll be offering. Follow the trail to find everything you’re shopping for! Whether you’re looking for cards, flowers or chocolates, Downtown Frederick has […]

Avocado toast followed with a smoothie with mixed berries, yogurt, banana, soy milk, and honey. Learn more here. Ages 6-14 This individual 2-hour class is designed for young chefs to work alongside our Top Chef instructor, Ben Palker! Learn the art of cooking and enjoy your culinary creations. This class will include whole grain bread, avocado, lemon, garlic, sesame, lemon; smoothie with mixed berries, yogurt, banana, soy milk, and honey. Ben Palker is the Head Culinary Instructor at the Teaching Kitchen at the YMCA in Frederick. His mission is to empower the community with the joy of cooking! Ben Believes […]

All Together Now, the Inaugural Art Exhibition at Gallery 115 at The New Y Arts Center in Downtown, Frederick will run December 6-February 7. Exhibition events include a Virtual Artist Panel Talk and Tour on Sunday, January 17 at 1 pm (link to join), as well as a Closing Reception on February 6 from 6-9 pm. “All Together Now” brings together seven artists from across Maryland working in various 2-D media. Each artist contributes their unique perspective on the relationship between the individual and society. During the past year, with the advent of a global pandemic, the interconnectedness of humanity […]

Celebrate International Pulses Day with Ayurveda & nutritionist expert and Youth artistic performance. Hosted by UNESCO Body & Mind Wellness Club. Learn more at unescobmw.org. Our monthly Programs are always at 12PM/Noon EST (Washington DC) Join us on Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5088630557?pwd=ckdBQVFieVdxMUFtd3g0VExsN00vUT09  

Big Lush Plants & Flowers has grab and go bouquets available at Spin the Bottle Wine Company all weekend!

Private Family-Friendly Soda Tasting

Skip the chocolate this year and grab your partner something handmade and Frederick local! Show your love for your partner by showing love for your home. Featuring 15 Local Vendors, Mini Photo Booth with Photographer, Live music by Raising Moxie and Pop-Up Poutine and Pastries!

Flowers for your FAVorite Valentine! Almost sold out for shop pick up Saturday or Sunday… Also available: DIY Valentines Day project for kids, mixed rose bouquets, and lots more! favflowers.com/valentine-s-day-flowers