Things to do this week
Looks like there's lots of fun to be had the rest of this week, whether it's indoors or outdoors. If you have an event to add, post it in the comments. If it's for a future week, please e-mail details to Jennifer Choi.
Any ideas for Memorial Day itself? I'll chime in with some tomorrow and/or over the weekend.
Thursday (May 22):
Head StART in ART: Children 3-5 present a performance at 11 a.m. to display what they've learned from native Ghanaians Kofi Dennis (pictured) and Kwame Ansah-Brew, otherwise known as Anansegromma. The duo began an artist residency with Head StART in April, during which they taught the youngsters about West African music, dance and games. At the Howard County Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. Call 410-313-2787 or go to hocoarts.org. Free.
Ice Cream Social: From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. families can learn about the process of making ice cream (and try some, too) at Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Road. Call 410-887-2817 or go to marshypoint.org. Free.
(Photo courtesy of the Howard County Arts Council)
Friday (May 23):
Middle River Bluegrass Festival: Music, rides and food are the main attractions of this three-day festival: 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. today, 1 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 10003 Bird River Road. Admission to the concert area is $5 per day per person or $15 per family. Free admission to the carnival area. Fees for rides vary. Call 410-686-3085 or go to olqpmd.org.
Flower Moon Camp Fire: See wildflowers and listen to stories around a campfire with s’mores at 7 p.m. at the Irvine Nature Center, 8400 Greenspring Ave., Stevenson. For ages 4 and older. $6-$8. Call 410-484-2413 x. 24 or go to explorenature.org.
Saturday (May 24):
Color Wheels and Deals: Learn about colors in the Walters Art Museum’s collections and participate in an interactive creative activity. The museum is at 600 N. Charles St. The event runs 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Call 410-547-9000 or go to thewalters.org. Free.
Family Hike: Parents and children can hike a route filled with learning stations from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Road. Call 410-887-2817 or go to marshypoint.org. Free.
Make & Take Craft: Children 3 and older can make a personalized journal from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Lakeshore Learning Store, 1620 E. Joppa Road, Towson. Call 410-296-5888 or go to lakeshorelearning.com. Free.
Sunday (May 25):
Free Family Sundays: "Every Picture Tells a Story" lets kids respond to photographs through interactive creative workshops, gallery tours, and more. At 2 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. Free. Call 443-573-1700 or go to artbma.org.
National Tap Dance Day: Take part in tap demonstrations and lessons and watch the movie Tap, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at School 33 Art Center, 1427 Light St. Free. Call 410-396-4641 or go to school33.org.
Sowebohemian Arts & Music Festival: Listen to live local music and take part in family entertainment, such as face painting, balloon artists, jugglers and interactive art, noon-9 p.m. in the 1100 block of Hollins St. Free admission. Call 443-416-7719 or go to soweboarts.org.
Comments
Don't forget BikeJam in Patterson Park on Saturday. Fun and safety...and hopefully a beautiful day.
Posted by: Michelle | May 22, 2008 7:50 AM