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Sunday, Sept. 26

Tree to Art: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Artists’ Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. Free. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Features woodcuts by Ellen Corddry and woodwork by Gene Adcock and Dave McCann. Through Sept. 26.

Walnut Ink: 1-3 p.m., Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, 300 Oella Ave., Catonsville. $5. Preregistration required: bannekermuseummd@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410 887-1081. Make ink from walnuts and then test your writing skills.

Maryland Winds — The Music of Screen and Stage: 5-7 p.m., The Chrysalis at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. eventbrite.com/e/maryland-winds-music-from-screen-stage-tickets-164183682815. Free community concert featuring the Maryland Winds, a nonprofit organization and ensemble of professional musicians in greater Baltimore-Washington, D.C., area who are current or past performers with major symphony orchestras, premier military bands, music educators or active freelance musicians.

Tuesday, Sept. 28

Howard County Senior Men’s Virtual Weekly Discussion Group Meeting: 10 a.m.-noon, virtual event, via Zoom. Free. 240-375-4628. Group of senior men discuss current events, government, finance and health.

Regeneration: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Howard County Arts Council, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787. hocoarts.org. Exhibit featuring large-scale mixed-media sculptures and installations by Marcia Wolfson Ray and Micaela de Vivero. Through Oct. 21. Exhibit also available online.

Resiliencia: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Howard County Arts Council, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787. hocoarts.org. Exhibit featuring artworks by Julia Justo, Dulce Pinzón and Christine Sloan Stoddard. Through Oct. 21. Exhibit also available online.

Fall into Nature Photo Encaustics: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Artists’ Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. Free. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Photographer Karen Jury specializes in photo encaustics; starts with camera and a photograph, and ends with wax and heat. Through Oct. 31, with artists reception Oct. 23.

Wednesday, Sept. 29

Fall into Nature Photo Encaustics by Karen Jury: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. Free. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Photographer specializes in photo encaustics; starts with camera, a photograph, and ends with wax and heat. Runs through Oct. 31; artists reception Oct. 23, 4-6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 30

Outdoor Open Mic & Jam: 6-9 p.m. 3731 Hamilton St., Ellicott City. 410-465-5995. Players get to perform two songs either solo, with their band or with other musicians from the crowd.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: 4-7 p.m., Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal, 6798 Oak Hall, Columbia. Free. 410-740-7601. hcgh.org/vaccine. Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Howard County ages 12 and older; parent or legal guardian must accompany those ages 12 to 17.

Friday, Oct. 1

Friday Night Music: 6-8:30 p.m., Clarksville Commons, 12230-12250 Clarksville Pike Clarksville. 301-854-2090. Exit 0! performs.

Saturday, Oct. 2

Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run: 9 a.m.-noon, Centennial Park, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City. $25-$40. 410-290-3466. runsignup.com/Race/MD/EllicottCity/EveryStepCountsAutismWalk5K. Howard County Autism Society’s event brings together those touched by autism and members of the community in a supportive, fun environment.

Celebration of the Arts: 7-9 p.m. Jim Rouse Theatre for Performing Arts, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. Presented by Howard County of the Arts, the evening features the Rising Star performing arts competition, presentation of the Howie Awards and an art auction. Photo ID and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (vaccine card or photo of card) or a medically administered laboratory-based negative test result from within the 48 hours prior to the event required. For tickets and more information, go to hocoarts.org or call 410-313-2787.

Resiliencia: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Howard County Arts Council, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787. hocoarts.org. Exhibit featuring artworks by Julia Justo, Dulce Pinzón and Christine Sloan Stoddard. Through Oct. 21. Exhibit also available online.

Fall into Nature Photo Encaustics by Karen Jury: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. Free. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Photographer specializes in photo encaustics; starts with camera, a photograph, and ends with wax and heat. Runs through Oct. 31; artists reception Oct. 23, 4-6 p.m.

Hops & Harvest Festival: Noon-5 p.m., Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. $45-$50. hopsandharvestfest.com. More than 100 Maryland beers, wines and spirits. Unlimited tastings. More than 30 Maryland artisans and vendors, live entertainment, local food, games and more.

Nature Story Time: 1-2 p.m., Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, 300 Oella Ave., Catonsville. Free. Preregistration required: bannekermuseummd@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410 887-1081. Story, hike and craft; explore the changing seasons. For ages 3 and older with an adult.

Sunday, Oct. 3

Fall into Nature Photo Encaustics by Karen Jury: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. Free. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Photographer specializes in photo encaustics; starts with camera, a photograph, and ends with wax and heat. Runs through Oct. 31; artists reception Oct. 23, 4-6 p.m.

Hike Through History: 1-3 p.m., Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, 300 Oella Ave., Catonsville. Free. Preregistration required: bannekermuseummd@baltimorecountymd.gov or 410 887-1081. Hike through the woods of Banneker’s property while learning about his life and other legacies of the land. For all ages; children younger than 13 must be accompanied by adult. Event held rain or shine.

Vocal Quartet: 4-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. $20. 301-854-3317. stlconcertseries.org. St. Louis’ Sweet 16 Season opens with Polyphonists, four award-winning Washington-area soloists blending their voices to create lyrical sound.