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Tuesday, Aug. 22

Howard County Senior Men’s Group: 10 a.m., via Zoom, 2755 Westminster Road, Ellicott City. 240-375-4628. Discussions on government, politics, finance, health, nostalgia. Free.

Classes on Meditation and Modern Buddhism: 7:30-8:45 p.m., The Meeting House: Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-243-3837. meditationmd.org. $8-$12.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Oseh Shalom Religious School Information Session: Noon-12:30 p.m., Oseh Shalom, 7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel. 301-498-7004. oseh-shalom.org. School for children ages 3-18. Programs include tikkun olam (repair the world) projects, Torah, Modern Hebrew, prayer and music, Jewish cooking, arts and more. Available via Zoom or in person. Contact oseheddirector@gmail.com to RSVP. Free.

Merriweather Movie and Back to School Teen Night: 6-10 p.m., Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. merriweatherarts.org/mppmovies. Screening of “Clueless” at 7 p.m. Grab a seat under the pavilion or bring blankets, pillows and chairs for the lawn. Teen night features scavenger hunts with giveaways, lawn games, an inflatable, arts and crafts, a photo booth, and video games on the big screen. Limited menu available at concession stands for purchase, or bring personal food per Merriweather Post Pavilion policies. Registration requested. Free.

ShowTime Singers Open House and Auditions: 7-9 p.m., 3421 Martha Bush Drive, Ellicott City. showtimesingers.net. Opportunity for prospective singers to join community chorus musical ensemble that performs monthly. Open to ages 18 and older, with or without prior singing experience. Auditions aim to identify voices that can blend with existing ensemble. Register online.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Laurel Chapter of American Rosie the Riveter Association USO Program: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 424 Main St., Laurel. 240-762-3895. Kevin Leonard gives history of the USO in Laurel; Mallory Noble talks about present day USO. Chapter recognizes and preserves history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II. Free.

Concert Celebrating March on Washington with Accord Symphony: 5 p.m., The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 443-832-3223. https://bit.ly/August26event. Join Inner Arbor Trust and DC Strings Workshop for musical celebration of March on Washington of 1963. Performance pays homage to notable African American composers and celebrates diversity in classical music. Free.

Sunday, Aug. 27

2023 Caribbean Celebration: Noon-5 p.m., Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 443-832-3223. innerarbortrust.org. Celebration of Caribbean’s diverse communities through music and food. Featuring DJ Sprang International, Pan Masters Steel Orchestra, Eclipse International Band, with special guest, Sherwin Thwaites.

Recurring events

”Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville”: Through Aug. 20, Toby’s Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods Road, Columbia. 410-730-8311. tobysdinnertheatre.com. Musical comedy featuring Jimmy Buffett songs. $57-$79.

The Pattern’s Edge Art Show: Runs through Aug. 20, HorseSpirit Arts Gallery, 8600 Foundry St., Historic Savage Mill, Savage. 301-490-2001. horsespiritartsgallery.com. Featuring Raku potter Nancy McIntosh, cut-paper artist Jennifer Hudson, and oil painter Sharon Trumbull.

Knock on Wood Art Show: Runs through Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Work by Gene Adcock, Ellen Corddry and Dave McCann. Reception 2-5 p.m., Aug. 6.

Interlude II Art Exhibition: Through Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-997-0692. Second installment of exhibition featuring artists from Oakland Mills Interfaith congregations. Free.

It’s All Laurel — City Limits and Beyond: Fridays through Sundays, through August 2024, Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., Laurel. 301-725-7975. http://www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org. Exhibit reminds visitors that in addition to City of Laurel and Prince George’s County, Laurel extends into Howard, Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties. Free.