Area Events Calendar

MARCH

13— TEELIN' IRISH DANCE COMPANY, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. High-energy Irish dance from a Maryland-based troupe. 3 p.m. $ 301-600-2828.

13 —GERSHWIN!, Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. The Spires Brass Band in a concert of music by George Gershwin, featuring White House pianist Anna Maria Mottola of the U.S. Marine Band performing “Rhapsody in Blue.” 8 p.m. $ 301-846-2514.

13 & 14, 20 & 21— 40th ANNUAL MAPLE SYRUP MAKING DEMONSTRATION, Cunningham Falls State Park, William Houck Area off Catoctin Hollow Rd., Thurmont. Welcome spring back to Cunningham Falls State Park by learning about and enjoying maple syrup made from trees in the park. Donations are requested and support Friends of Cunningham Falls State Park and Gambrill State Park. A pancake breakfast accompanies the event for an additional charge from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. $ 301-271-7574.

14— BLACKSMITH SHOP DEMONSTRATION, Blacksmith Shop at Camp Round Meadow, 6603 Foxville Rd., Thurmont. A blacksmith demonstration is the perfect solution for your cabin fever. Enjoy the warmth of the forge as volunteers demonstrate the age-old craft of blacksmithing. While demonstrating some of the fundamentals of the trade the smithies explain how the craft and the role of blacksmiths in the community evolved. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 301-663-9388

19— BRIAN REGAN, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St.,
Frederick. Live Nation presents this stand-up comedy for the whole family. $ 301-600-2828.

21— PRE-BROADWAY PREMIERE NEIL BERG'S “THE 12,” Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. High-energy theatrical rock show about the 12 apostles. $ 7 p.m. 301-600-2828.

23— NOEL LESTER PERFORMS MOZART AND CHOPIN, Brodbeck Music Hall, Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Pianist Noel Lester plays the music of Mozart and Chopin. 8 p.m. 301-696-3429.

26 & 27— FREDERICK FILM FESIVAL, Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Regional and statewide premieres of independent films. For more information and updated line-ups, visit www.frederickfilmfest.com. 8 p.m., Fri.; all day, Sat. $ 301-600-2828.

26 - April 24 — THE CANTERBURY TALES, Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET), 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Rediscover the bawdy humor and profound truths about the human experience in “The Canterbury Tales.” MET's exciting multi-media steampunk-style production of Chaucer's immortal classic - an original adaptation by ensemble member Reiner Prochaska. $ 8 p.m. 301-694-4744.

APRIL

2 – 3— “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” Weingberg Center for the Arts, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick. Featuring Dance Unlimited Repertory Company of Frederick and local actors. $ 7:30 p.m., Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday. 301-600-2828.

3— ROSE HILL EGGSTRAVAGANZA, The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 North Market Street, Frederick. Young visitors aged 2 – 10 are invited to bring an Easter basket to fill with crafts then enjoy stories, songs, games and an age-appropriate eggroll. $ 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 301-600-1650.

3— FIRST SATURDAY EGG-STRAVAGANZA, throughout Downtown Frederick. The egg hunt features coupons and other goodies from downtown merchants. Visits from the Easter Bunny and more! Also enjoy an evening of art, shopping and live entertainment with more than 80 shops, galleries and restaurants open until 9 p.m. or later. 301-698-8118.

11— MUSIC FROM THE CROOKED ROAD TOUR, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick. Mountain music of Virginia: old-time, bluegrass, mountain gospel music and flatfoot dance. $ 3:30 p.m. 301-600-2828.