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Sunday, June 8

Saree Walk — Six Yards of Glamor, Grace, and Elegance: 9 a.m.-noon, Color Burst Park, 6100 Merriweather Drive, Columbia. 410-567-6599. tinyurl.com/sareewalk2025. In celebration of Mother’s Day and AAPI Month, the Indian Cultural Association hosts day of movement, memories and community impact. Wear sarees and celebrate heritage, unity and wellness. Inaugural ICA Saree Walk 2025 is tribute to motherhood, womanhood, unity, and cultural pride. Interactive photo booths and giveaways, food, games, cultural performances. Men and children welcome to attend.

Meow at the Manor Adoption Event: Noon, Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Annual event honoring farm’s barn cats, Maryann and Ginger. We are eternally grateful to BARCS for giving us Maryann & Ginger to help on the farm. Beer release and event is opportunity to show appreciation to BARCS. Featuring BARCS BFF Waggin on site with adoptable animals until 4 p.m.; kids crafts in the barn with representatives from BARCS until 4 p.m. Pizza Trolley, Mr. Soft Ice Cream Truck, until 6 p.m.; live music from SVV Duo, 2-5 p.m.

The Magic of Watercolors: An Immersive Afternoon of Live Painting, Music & Creativity: 2-4 p.m., Howard County Library System, Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950. Watch local artists bring work to life in real time, sharing their creative process, favorite techniques, and sources of inspiration. Live music. Everyone is invited to wander through at own pace. Be sure to stop by during the month of June to view a special exhibit of featured works by participating artists on display in the Miller Branch lobby. Drop in or register with an email address to receive a reminder.

Tribute in Brass: 4-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Catholic Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville. 301-520-8921. livingartsconcerts.com. The Brass Diplomats, featuring Kevin Gebo and Philippe Brunet on trumpet, Amy Horn on horn, Jeff Knutson on trombone, and Zach Bridges on tuba, perform program including Sousa marches, classic patriotic arrangements, and highlights from the Brass Quintet repertoire, including a work by Beethoven. Musicians will share commentary about the music and their instruments. Free.

Monday, June 9

Manage Your Money Wisely: 6:30-7:30 p.m., online. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Financial advisor Avanti Shetye, CFA, discusses financial essentials including how to manage money wisely, tools for budgeting, saving, investments, and what is involved in meeting future financial goals. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 10

Talking: Pictures — “A Complete Unknown”: 2-3 p.m. Howard County Library System, Central Branch, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-313-7800. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Discussion of “A Complete Unknown.” Please view the film in advance of the discussion. Film is available to watch in-person at Smith Theatre at the Horowitz Center, located at Howard County Community College. Visit columbiafilmsociety.org for viewing information. 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, June 11

Know Your Local Leaders: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-313-6430. eventbrite.com. Join Howard County Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission to meet and connect with local elected officials, and speak with constituents on issues impacting the AAPI community. Light refreshments provided. Free.

Master Gardener: Gardening in a Warming Climate: 7-8 p.m. Howard County Library System, Glenwood Branch, 2350 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/. Talk covers what climate change is and why it is happening, discusses impacts of climate change on everyone, and what homeowners can do. Suggestions on what gardeners can do to reduce global warming. Registration required.

Thursday, June 12

Howard County Veterans Monument Groundbreaking: 11 a.m. Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey Park, 10271 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. howardcountyveterans.org. Howard County Veterans Foundation will hold groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument. Foundation will present monument renderings, construction timeline, and remarks from community leaders. Free.

Belmont Blockbusters Series: “Moana”: 8-10 p.m. Belmont Manor and Historic Park, 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge. 410-313-0200. howardcountymd.gov/belmont-blockbusters. Family-friendly, outdoor movie screening. Advanced registration encouraged as parking is limited. Free; donations welcome.

Friday, June 13

Gem Miner’s Spring Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show: Noon-6 p.m. Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. 301-807-9745. gem-show.com. More than 60 vendors gather for festival of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, arts and crafts. Educational demonstrations; wholesale-only area for the trade; hourly door prize drawings. $5-$6.

Rocketry: Bottle Rockets: 4-5:30 p.m. Howard County Library System, Glenwood Branch, 2350 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577. howardcounty.librarycalendar.com. Learn basics of space flight by working in teams to build and launch bottle rocket and examine physics behind rocket design and propulsion. Challenge other teams to see whose rocket can fly the highest. Taught by a HiTech instructor. For sixth through eighth graders. Register online.

Nite Bite Fishing: 6 p.m.-midnight. 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.

“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.

Saturday, June 14

Flag Retirement Ceremony: 10 a.m.-noon. Alpha Ridge Landfill, Gazebo, 2350 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville. 410-313-6433. howardcountymd.gov/events. Representatives from the American Legion Adams, Hanna, Moore Memorial Post 156, retrieve flags and dispose of them in dignified fashion as required by the U.S. Flag Code.

Behavioral Health Resource Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Long Reach Village Center, 8775 Cloudleap Court, Columbia. 410-313-6202. howardcountymd.gov/events. Mental health, substance use and suicide prevention resources; Naloxone training; peer support/harm reduction; STI/HIV information. Free prizes and goodie bags.

Gem Miner’s Spring Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. 301-807-9745. gem-show.com. More than 60 vendors gather for festival of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, arts and crafts. Educational demonstrations; wholesale-only area for the trade; hourly door prize drawings. $5-$6.

“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.

Sky-watching: 8-11 p.m. Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. 410-465-8877. howardnature.org. Gather to watch the skies over Howard County Conservancy with members of Howard Astronomical League. Experts will point out features of summer night sky, including galaxies, double stars, planets and nebula. Registration required. $5.

Sunday, June 15

Gem Miner’s Spring Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. 301-807-9745. gem-show.com. More than 60 vendors gather for festival of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, arts and crafts. Educational demonstrations; wholesale-only area for the trade; hourly door prize drawings. $5-$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

30-Year Celebration and Collectors Night: June 4-28, Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. Celebrate 30 years of The Artists’ Gallery, which opened in 1995 in American City Building on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia under the auspices of the Rouse Company, and moved to historic Ellicott City in 2016. Show culminates June 28 with ticketed Collectors Night event. Buy ticket for $100 and take home work from featured wall.

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.