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Sunday, Dec. 10

Joy Has Dawned Christmas Cantata: 9:15-10:15 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon, Bethany United Methodist Church, 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City. 410-465-2919. bethanyum.org. Church Chancel Choir performs full Christmas Cantata, complete with orchestration and narration. In-person and online. Free.

Tuesday, Dec. 12

Howard County Senior Men’s Group: 10 a.m., virtual via Zoom. 240-375-4628. Meets 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.

Friday, Dec. 15

Bingo in the Barn: 5-7 p.m., Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City. 410-997-7771. manorhillbrewing.com. Play bingo in heated barn with prizes awarded. Limited seating. Bingo for ages 21 and older. Tasting room open. Free.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Columbia Concert Band Winter Concert: 3-4:30 p.m., River Hill High School, 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville. Brass, woodwind and percussion band plays selections in variety of styles, including seasonally inspired pieces. Free.

Sunday, Dec. 17

Sundays@3 presents the Embassy String Quartet: 3-5 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. sundaysatthree.org. $0-$20.

Sing We Noel! Annual Christmas Concert: 7-8:30 p.m., Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville. 301-520-8921. livingartsconcerts.com. With bells, choirs, and organ. Free; suggested $15 donation.

Recurring events

Finish Strong! Art Show: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday, through Dec. 31. HorseSpirit Arts Gallery, 8600 Foundry St. (Cotton Shed Barn), Savage. 410-782-5536. horsespiritartsgallery.com. Owner and curator Robin Holliday celebrates 48 local artists in HorseSpirit Arts Gallery’s final art show. Rolling show with artists continually bringing in new artwork until the gallery doors close Dec. 31.

Spirit of Willowbrook at The Meeting House Gallery: Through Jan. 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., The Meeting House Gallery, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-997-0692. The exhibit features 17 artists from Willowbrook Studio. Reception from 3-5 p.m., Nov. 12.

Gift of Art Holiday Show: Through Jan. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Artists Gallery, 8197 Main St., Ellicott City. 443-325-5936. artistsgalleryec.com. All-member show. Open house Dec. 3, 2-5 p.m.

It’s All Laurel — City Limits and Beyond: Fridays through Sundays, through August, Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., Laurel. 301-725-7975. 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.