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Sunday, June 29

Downtown Columbia Maker Faire: Noon-4 p.m., Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. downtowncolumbia.makerfaire.com. Gathering of people who enjoy learning, creating, and sharing what they can do. Family-friendly event to show off hobbies, experiments, projects, and careers. Free.

Vigil for Immigrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers: 5-6 p.m., Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. tinyurl.com. With story and song, witness tragedy and resilience, and show support for immigrant community. Sponsored by Columbia Jewish Congregation in collaboration with other faith communities. Free.

“Julius Caesar”: 6-8 p.m., Chesapeake Shakespeare Company In-The-Ruins, 3691 Sarah’s Lane, Ellicott City. 410-244-8571. chesapeakeshakespeare.com. William Shakespeare’s political thriller about deadly ambition, superstition, conspiracy, and the power of words. Production runs June 13-July 20. $50-$65.

Monday, June 30

Community Athletic Program: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., East Columbia Library Park, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. howardcountymd.gov/events. Meet up with school resource officers over summer break to toss a football around, go fishing or play video games. All school-aged children are welcome to drop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Activities vary but can include basketball, baseball, flag football, floor hockey, tennis, board games, and video games. Free.

Tuesday, July 1

Hydroponics: 10-11:30 a.m., Howard County Library System, Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-313-0760. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Learn about structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water. For grades 6-12. Registration required. Class is held Monday through Thursday (closed July 4); register once for all sessions.

Summer Fit Series 2025 — Y6 Signature, Jenna: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Color Burst Park, 6100 Merriweather Drive, Columbia. eventeny.com. Yoga sequence featuring the greatest hits of yoga, designed for all levels. Participants will flow, strengthen, stretch, balance, and relax in this session. Free.

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, July 2

Community Athletic Program: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., East Columbia Library Park, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. howardcountymd.gov/events. Meet up with school resource officers over summer break to toss a football around, go fishing or play video games. All school-aged children welcome to drop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Activities vary but can include basketball, baseball, flag football, floor hockey, tennis, board games, and video games. Free.

Pop-Up Fitness Class: Country & Pop Dance Party: 12:15 p.m., Ellicott City 50+ Center, 9401 and 9411 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. howardcountymd.gov/events. Celebrate Independence Day with class led by Breanna. For those who enjoy dancing or want to try something new; all fitness levels welcome. Come dressed in red, white and blue. Free.

Native Plants for Difficult Growing Conditions: 7-8:30 p.m., Howard County Library System, Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Master Gardener-led talk presents ideas and methods to successfully grow native plants in less-than-ideal growing environments. Registration required.

Thursday, July 3

Red, White & Blue Picnic: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Glenwood 50+ Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. howardcountymd.gov/events. Live music starting at 11:30 a.m. by the Rearview Mirror, followed picnic lunch served at noon. Yard games and celebration. Register in advance.

“Julius Caesar”: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Chesapeake Shakespeare Company In-The-Ruins, 3691 Sarah’s Lane, Ellicott City. 410-244-8571. chesapeakeshakespeare.com. William Shakespeare’s political thriller about deadly ambition, superstition, conspiracy, and the power of words. Production runs June 13-July 20. $50-$65.

Friday, July 4

Howard County’s July 4th Fireworks: 5-10 p.m., Columbia Lakefront, 10275 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. 410-313-1668. howardcountymd.gov/july-4th-fireworks. Featuring fireworks and live entertainment. Bring picnic or purchase food from on-site vendors. Rain date is July 5; fireworks only.

Saturday, July 5

Public Star Party: 6-11 p.m., Alpha Ridge Park, 11685 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville. 410-313-4634. www.howardastro.org. Join members of Howard Astronomical League for star party in and around observatory. Telescopic views and programming shared inside through club’s telescope. Guests can mingle and ask questions while observing through members’ scopes set up outside. No registration required. Free.

“Julius Caesar”: 8-10 p.m., Chesapeake Shakespeare Company In-The-Ruins, 3691 Sarah’s Lane, Ellicott City. 410-244-8571. chesapeakeshakespeare.com. William Shakespeare’s political thriller about deadly ambition, superstition, conspiracy, and the power of words. Production runs June 13-July 20. $50-$65.

Sunday, July 6

“Julius Caesar”: 6-8 p.m., Chesapeake Shakespeare Company In-The-Ruins, 3691 Sarah’s Lane, Ellicott City. 410-244-8571. chesapeakeshakespeare.com. William Shakespeare’s political thriller about deadly ambition, superstition, conspiracy, and the power of words. Production runs June 13-July 20. $50-$65.

Recurring events

Visions of Hope & Happiness: Through July 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Meeting House Gallery, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-997-0692. Show features work by members of Laurel Art Guild in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and mixed media. Meet the artists reception on June 8 from 2-4 p.m. will include art marketplace, live sax music and light refreshments. Free.

Pieces of Summer Mosaics by Lisa Scarbath: Show runs July 2-27, Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. July’s featured show is “Pieces Of Summer” fine art mixed media mosaics by Lisa Scarbath. Reception July 13 from 2-5 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Free.