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Sunday, May 4

Saree Walk — Six Yards of Glamor, Grace, and Elegance: 10 a.m.-noon, Central Library, Howard County Library System, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-567-6599. indianculturalassociation.org/sareewalk. In celebration of Mother’s Day and AAPI Month, the Indian Cultural Association hosts inaugural Saree Walkathon with food, games, cultural performances. Wear vibrant sarees and comfortable shoes. Win prizes. Men and children welcome to attend. Register for the walk.

Goat Yoga at Manor Hill Brewing: 10:30 a.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. https://tinyurl.com/goatyoga0504. Bring mat or towel for session with BreakAway Yoga Studios. Beverage of choice included with ticket. All levels welcome, ages 6 and older. Farm and Taproom open noon-7 p.m.; live music with John Benjamin from 2-5 p.m.; Manor Hill Pizza Trolley on site. $40.

Native Plant Palooza: Noon-4 p.m., Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-313-0400. https://www.howardcountymd.gov/plantnatives. Select from variety of shrubs, wildflowers, ground covers, trees, and edible native plants. Vendors support Robinson Nature Center through donations. Shuttles run to and from off-site parking area.

May the 4th Family Fun Parade: 1-2:30 p.m., Thomas Isaac Log Cabin, 8394 Main St., Ellicott City. 410-313-4625. Pet-friendly, family-themed Star Wars invasion. Parade starts at Log House in downtown Ellicott City and finishes at B&O Ellicott City Station Museum. Earn raffle tickets when you stop by specially marked stores for chance to win prizes. Light refreshments at Admiral Ackbar snack bar after parade, and participate in best costume contest. Preregistration required. Free.

Global Neighbors: Dance Edition: 2-4 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. Cultural journey that highlights beauty, history and diversity of dance traditions from around the world. Each dance style tells a story of heritage, identity and artistic expression.

Duo Beaux Arts featuring Catherine Lan & Tao Lin: 4-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Catholic Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville. 301-520-8921. livingartsconcerts.com. Afternoon of piano pieces, featuring Debussy’s “Clair de Lune,” Brahms’ Intermezzi for solo piano, “The Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz,” by Johann Strauss Jr., and more. Concert will also be live-streamed on YouTube. Reception follows concert. Sponsored by Catholics in Conversation. Free; donations accepted.

Monday, May 5

Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City General Meeting: 6:30-8 p.m., Bare Bones Bar & Grill, 9150 Baltimore National Pike #22, Ellicott City. ellicottcitykiwanis.org. Help make difference for children of Howard County. See what Kiwanis Club is all about. Free.

Food Addicts in Recovery Meeting: 7-8 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills, Columbia. 571-484-8135. foodaddicts.org. Free.

“Free For All: The Public Library” — MPT Film Screening: 7-8:15 p.m., Howard County Library System, Central Branch, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-313-7800. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Story of quiet revolutionaries who made simple idea happen. From women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

Tuesday, May 6

History Relived: 80th Anniversary of V-E Day: 11 a.m.-noon, Howard County Library System, Glenwood Branch, 2350 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) is day celebrating formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany’s unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945. Join informal discussion of event and how it shaped the time, then and how it shaped it the future. For others it was just another step to the end of the entire war.

History of Comics in East Asia: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-313-0760. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Explore the world of comics new and old. East Asian comics have exploded in popularity and dominate today’s reading environment. Come and learn about their history before getting a chance to draw your own. All skill and ability levels welcome. Registration required.

Classes on Meditation and Modern Buddhism in Columbia: 7:30-8:45 p.m., Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-243-3837. meditationmd.org. Everyone is welcome to join these classes on meditation and modern Buddhism. $8-$12.

Wednesday, May 7

Kaleidoscope — Amanda Milliner and Karen Wallace: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Artists Gallery, 8197 Main Street, Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Artists Gallery’s Featured show for May is “Kaleidoscope” Mixed Media by Amanda Milliner & Kiln Formed Glass by Karen Wallace. Free.

Friday, May 9

OAI Showcase: The Art of Healthy Aging: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Join the Office on Aging & Independence to celebrate Older Americans Month with event that showcases art of healthy aging. Includes live cooking demonstration, interactive art, cultural performances, fitness class, free health screenings. Keynote speaker Dr. William Mansbach, PhD., on brain health. All ages event. Free.

Fostering Connection through Historic African American Experiences in Howard County: 6-8 p.m., Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, 8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Guided tour of In the Light — The History of African Americans from Slavery to Desegregation, the Harriet Tubman Center’s immersive exhibit exploring the lived experiences of African Americans in Howard County, facilitated by Marcus “Sankofa” Nicks. Stay for community conversation designed to deepen connection, foster healing, and encourage dialogue. Light refreshments served. Registration required.

Nite Bite Fishing: 6-11 p.m., Centennial Park South Boat Launch, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City. tinyurl.com/HCRPNiteBiteFishing. Opportunity to fish the lake after hours. Bring fishing pole, bait, tackle, bug repellant, flashlight or lantern, chair, or boat. On-site registration only; all anglers must be checked in by 7 p.m. Under 16 years must be accompanied by adult. $5.

Saturday, May 10

Mother’s Day Tea & Scones & Garden Walk: 10 a.m.-noon, Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. Stroll through gardens at Conservancy and learn about Clark Native Plant Garden’s design and plantings from experts. Enjoy tea and Scottish scones in restored Brown sisters’ historic farmhouse parlor or porch. Registration required. $5.

Bookworm Bash: 10 a.m.-noon, Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-313-0400. howardcountymd.gov/bookwormbash. Join local authors, Howard County Public Library, and Robinson Nature Center for adventure in nature play space. Enjoy story times with local authors before making your own story through interactive play and crafts. Collaborate with other families to create puppet show or make masks. Local authors’ books available for purchase. For all ages. Free.

Books in Bloom: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Color Burst Park, 6100 Merriweather Drive, Columbia. 410-964-4984. eventeny.com. Family-oriented festival featuring top storytellers. Headliner Kwame Alexander, appears along with novelists Eric Puchner and Laurie Frankel, Maryland Poet Laureate Lady Brion, and other poets. Drinks, crafts, activities for children, pop-up book store and more. RSVP online. Free.

Manor Hill Craft Fair & Maker’s Market: Noon, Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Local artisans, agriculture producers, and crafters. Craft fair vendors run until 4 p.m. Farm and Tasting Room open until 7 p.m. Food tucks on hand. Live music from the Low Keys, noon-3 p.m.; and 100 Proof Bluegrass Band, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Open house for The Barn private event space. All vendor fees donated to Howard County Festival of the Arts.

2025 Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival: Noon-5 p.m., Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 2025AAPI.eventbrite.com. County Executive Calvin Ball and the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission, in partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, host festival featuring cultural performances, live music, food, art, and interactive activities that honor the traditions and stories of the AAPI community.

Community Plant Swap: 2-3:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Central Branch, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-313-7800. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Bring healthy seedlings, cuttings, bare-root or potted plants so they can find new home. Bring box or containers to gather and take home new plants. Information about propagating common houseplants, how to set plants up for success, and more. This event will be drop-in and first-come, first-served. Donations can also be dropped off May 9, from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 11

NSS Orchestra Performs “More out of Four”: 4-6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. 240-428-0739. nssorchestra.org. The National String Symphonia concludes its 12th season featuring a quartet of works that began as string quartets. NSS concerts are informal; guests may wear casual attire, and there are no rules about when to applaud. $15-$35.

Recurring events

Kaleidoscope — Amanda Milliner and Karen Wallace: April 30-June 1, Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Artists Gallery’s featured show for May is “Kaleidoscope” Mixed Media by Amanda Milliner and Kiln Formed Glass by Karen Wallace. Reception on May, 4 from 2-5 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.