Historic Downtown Frederick, MD
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May 1
Come out during the First Saturday Gallery Walk to the Cultural Arts Center's gallery exhibit Opening Reception which features artist John Holly, mixed media painter. Opening reception to take place from 5-7pm, gallery open daily from 9:30am - 5:30pm.
Cultural Arts Center
15 N Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 662-4190
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May 1
Celebrate Spring on downtown Frederick’s East End! Flower give-aways, free trolley rides, music and refreshments make this a special day. 10am - 9pm
Everedy Square & Shab Row
East and Church Streets
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 662-4140
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May 1
Aspiring young musicians in concert. 7pm
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-2828
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May 1
May day celebration champagne tasting and food pairings. 6:30-9pm
Elk Run Vineyards
15113 Liberty Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(410) 775-2513
May 1 - 2
Guided Walking Tours of Historic Frederick: From our famous "clustered spires" to notable Federal-style architecture, this tour offers a perfect jumping off point for your visit to the area. With just the right mix of historical vision complemented by homespun local lore, these tours are guaranteed to make Frederick's colorful past come alive for you. Guided tours are offered Saturdays 11am and Sundays at 1:30pm, April 10 – October. Self-guided tour brochures are also available. Tours begin at the Frederick Visitor Center, 19 E. Church St., Frederick, 301-600-4047
Visitor Center
19 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-4047
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April 24 - June 12
Beauty is thrown in to a world of a bewitched prince, invisible servants and other magical elements when the Beast agrees to release her captured father, but only if Beauty comes to live in the Beast’s castle. An enchanting, romantic and warmly amusing adaptation of the beloved tale. Saturdays at 2pm.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 W. Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-4744
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May 1
5pm in the museum
National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
333 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(301) 447-7165
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May 1
Improv/sketch comedy at its finest! The Pigs celebrate 16 years as the Mid-Atlantic’s premiere comedy troupe with a primetime show! 9-11pm
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 W. Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-4744
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May 1
Downtown Frederick celebrates spring with Mayfest! Wander from shop to shop listening to live music along the sidewalks as you build-a-bouquet of spring flowers. Participating merchants will offer a free flower to each person entering their stores, while supplies last. Families will enjoy children’s activities, street entertainment and music located throughout downtown. 10am-5pm. Stay for the evening and enjoy First Saturday from 5 – 9pm.
Downtown Frederick
Market, Patrick, Carroll, Church and East Streets including Everedy Square & Shab Row
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 698-8118
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May 2
The Hood Choir, Brenda Weiser, director, presents its spring concert. 3-4pm
Coffman Chapel
Hood College
401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 696-3429
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Catoctin Mt. Nat'l Scenic Byway
Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
Historic Sites Consortium