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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day with us! 🎉 What is Independent Bookstore Day? A nationwide celebration of indies! Visit us this Saturday, April 29! We will have LOTS going on — giveaways, exclusive merchandise, meet and greets with authors, and more! See the jam-packed schedule below. ⏰10 am: All exclusive IBD merchandise will be available. The first 10 customers to spend $50 or more will receive a free IBD tote! ⏰1-2 pm: Caldecott Medal Winner and New York Times bestselling author Carole Lindstrom will be at the Iguana signing copies of her new picture book My Powerful […]

Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as we explore some of the popular architectural styles, local art, and history. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street. Walking tours will run rain or shine. Please come prepared with a jacket for each participant on cooler days and water bottles for each participant on warmer days.  *Tours will only be cancelled during extreme weather conditions such as excessive heat warnings or severe thunderstorms.

Stop by Olde Mother on Saturday, April 29 from 1pm-5pm to visit some of the areas thriftiest & eclectic vendors, all under one roof. We will have 11 amazing vendors, delicious craft beer, wine & cocktails, and the best burgers from @fiftyfiftyfoodtruck!

Join author/illustrator Jonathan Roth on Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at the C. Burr Artz Public Library to create your own out-of-this-world graphic novel! Mr. Roth will give helpful tips and fun exercises to kids who want to create comics of their own. Paper and pens/pencils will be provided or bring your own. For ages 7 and up. Books, including Roth’s Rover and Speck included on ALA’s 2023 Core Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable List, will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of Curious Iguana!

Are you ready to embark on a magical adventure to discover your inner wizard? Grab your wand and join the Loudoun Ballet Performing Arts Company for The Wizard, an original, much-anticipated, one-of-a-kind ballet inspired by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The Wizard will premier April 29th at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, Maryland. Come along with an orphaned ballerina, as she uncovers family secrets and discovers magical powers beyond her wildest imagination. She has no idea what awaits her when she dares to accept a mysterious invitation to escape the hovel in which she is living. The Wizard is a tale of […]

We are honored to present this amazing event to the Frederick Community! Save the date for April 29th 2pm-7pm and come out to support the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County as we “Battle” 6 Bands on stage for a huge prize package!! There will be beer from Rockwell Brewery, food from Traditional Authentic Mexican Food and In10se BBQ as well games, activities, and so much more fun! Tickets are on sale at botbfrederick.com

Join us on APRIL 30th at The Shed @Thacher & Rye for a Happy Hour Puppy Adoption event co-hosted by Lonely Hearts Animal Rescue. Meet and play with adorable puppies up for adoption while enjoying great cocktails in a beautiful garden. Learn about the adoption process and make a difference in a furry friend’s life. For more information, visit www.lonelyheartsanimalrescue.org. Some same day adoptions may be possible based on application criteria.

PLANT PALOOZA IV: Return of the plant babies. WHEN: Sunday 4/30, 1-5p WHAT: anything and everything plants! From plant moms to plant babies, plant jewelry and apparel, a local CSA and a compost company, to everyone’s favorite plant based hummus crew and more! We’ve got it all! FEATURING: @4sparrowssoaps @beckyjanesews @Chappelleandco @Goodloebyron @gwenottinger @hellohollyearrings @mistressarts @relishdecor @sunnyhesspottery @flowersoverfrederick @takerootplants @meetplantlove @windingrootwagon @keycompost @hippychickhummus @pothos.n.hops @pleasanthillproduce @jamie_gerhold Mawn over to the @attaboybarrelhouse plant people!!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music at Luv Pup’s Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Concert! Join us on April 30th at 4:00 PM for an incredible lineup of musicians, including Anthony Troy, Jimmy Stewart, and a special acoustic performance by Emma and Luna D’Aquino. Jimmy Stewart is a talented and soulful acoustic instrumentalist from Baltimore, whose music explores and interacts with the natural world. His love for simplicity and attention to detail creates an urgent and alive music that ranges from atmospheric landscapes to intricate runs, and his music is a reflection of his experiences in the US Navy and […]

If you love graphic arts and letterpress printing, if you are a designerand want to be inspired, you must attend this talk by Dafi Kühne For this special talk at the Frederick Book Arts Center, Dafi is talking about his poster work, giving insight about his processes and showing physical prints. Dafi studied in the Visual Communication Department of Zurich University of the Arts, Switzerland and holds a Research-Masters Degree in Typeface Design from University of Reading, UK. In his studio, babyinktwice.ch, he uses a wild mix of analog and digital tools to produce posters for music, art, architecture, and […]

You’re Invited to Kick Off Mental Health Awareness Month with our MHA Frederick Community. Come be our advocate and voice to help us break the stigma around mental health. During this event, we will be sharing the mission behind MHA Frederick and why we advocate for a strong foundation of emotional wellness. This will be an evening focused on community, connection, cause and how together we are stronger. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/242366748456447

Dance with us! We’ll start with a brief swing dance lesson then dance the evening away! Pay What You Can donation.

Find Your Perfect Wedding Band at Nelson Coleman Jewelers At Nelson Coleman Jewelers, we’re committed to making your wedding day as special and memorable as possible. Join us for Wedding Band Weekend from May 4-7 and find the perfect wedding bands for you and your partner. We can’t wait to see you there! *In stock merchandise only. Some exclusions may apply. Cannot be combined with any other offers, reward points, or promotions. Buy one get one 50% off only valid on items of equal or lesser value. Offer available May 4-7, 2023. While supplies last.

Join us May 5th on our patio of Hippy Chick for an hour-long Herbal Infusion Class hosted by local Herbalist, Annabelle, of the Dancing Herbalist. Annabelle will be demonstrating how to use springtime herbs such as plantain leaf, cleavers, chickweed, dandelion leaf & flower, the benefits of each herb will be discussed. You will receive a tasting & a small packet of herbs to take home to make on your own. After the herb infusion class, participants will receive a unique plant-based dinner from Hippy Chick Hummus on the patio that will include some of the local herbs. *THIS EVENT […]

Join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Comedy Pigs! This show will be a combination of both old Comedy Pigs and New. They will be performing both improv and sketch. This is going to be a night to remember that you won’t want to miss.

An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays, May through October. Your class fee acts in part as a donation that supports Yogamour’s outreach services for trauma survivors. Sign up and/or purchase a drop-in or 10 class pass via Yogamour.org or the Mindbody online app. Sky Stage is open-air, please dress for the weather and bring water and a mat.

Have fun painting pottery. Lots of selections to choose from. Food & drink welcome. Open till 7pm. No reservations needed.

Hey comic book lovers, mark your calendars for the upcoming Free Comic Book Day at Brainstorm Comics and Gaming in downtown Frederick, Maryland! Get ready for a party-type atmosphere filled with fun activities and exciting deals that you wouldn’t want to miss. Our event will be held at two locations, the C Burr Artz Library and our store location at 117 N Market St. We’ll have a scavenger hunt where you can win awesome prizes, including a chance to meet and greet with author Scott Braden for his book Kent Menace. So, bring your family and friends to join in […]

Once again FBAC will be celebrating Print Day in May! PDiM is an annual, global celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May and is open to all. On that day, tens of thousands of printmakers around the world make prints and share their experiences with others. We have a variety of ways the community can participate with us: Print Day in May Display – We will be hosting a printmaking-focused show that will open during our celebration on Saturday. (Print Artists see below for more details on how your art can be part of the display) […]

Are you looking for fun, affordable entertainment for the family? Come out to Maryland Ensemble Theatre to see The Commedia Cinderella! Showtimes are at 10:30AM and 1:30PM during First Saturday! This is not the Disney version… this is a funny, fresh, and highly entertaining tale of Cinderella that the whole family will love. Tickets are $15 or Pay What You Want. CAST: Karli Cole* as Arlequin Molly Parchment* as Rosetta Jennifer Pagano* as Columbine James McGarvey* as Punchin Courtney McLaughlin* and Vanessa Strickland as Swings PRODUCTION TEAM: Director: Stephen Craig* FUNCompany Artistic Director: Julie Herber* Production Manager: Melynda Burdette Wintrol* […]