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🐠 Next Thursday (6/26) at 5:30pm, my good friend Aaron Casagrande (and Bita Dayhoff) will be holding a fundraiser at Hudson Coastal in support of Deb Jung. She’s been the Howard County Councilmember for District 3 since 2018 and will be running for Howard County Executive in 2026. More details here and click here to RSVP/contribute.

In this week’s Fulton Flyer:

• Lake Kittamaqundi: Juneteenth tonight + Columbia Festival of the Arts weekend

• Manor Hill Brewing turns TEN!

• 🔥 HOT weekend - drink plenty of fluids!

Here we go!

— Jim Wang

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Howard County Energy Day 6/20 💡

On Friday, June 20th, Howard County Government buildings will be closed and employees will be teleworking as part of Energy Saving Days. There are 31 total energy saving days.

HCPSS Summer Meal Program 🥪

All HCPSS students and any children ages 18 and younger can get free meals this summer from June 23 through August 1 (except July 4th) if you visit distribution locations around the county. It’s free - no application, enrollment, or fees - the children just have to be there to get the lunch.

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Local Business

Happy 10th Birthday Manor Hill! 🥳🥳🥳

Manor Hill turns 10 and is celebrating with an Anniversary Party this Saturday from noon until 7pm. Enjoy live music (numerous acts across three stages), beer releases, food trucks, new merch, and a lot more. Sounds like it’ll be a lot of fun!

Gritty Goblin Games Closing 7/13 👺

Sadly, after eight years, Gritty Goblin Games will be closing on July 13th. They sent out an email and it was discussed here on Reddit.

Business Openings

• The Eggspectation in Burtonsville opened last Tuesday!

• Uber Bagels in Columbia to open June 26th. (they’re hiring!)

L&L Hawaiian BBQ Coming to Palace Plaza 🏝️

L&L Hawaiian BBQ is coming to Palace Plaza (home to Tino’s and Asean Bistro). Jennie Kwon of Blowfish Poke says we should expect it in early September. The menu looks pretty good!

Nearby Events

Today 6/19

• Quattro Theory California Wine Tasting @ Tino’s - Head to the Bistro for a wine tasting tonight from 6pm to 8pm (teachers get 10% off, bring your ID).

• Juneteenth Freedom Day @ Lakefront Live - The Lakefront Live series continues this afternoon from 2pm to 8:30pm with a full day of live music (including a night cap performance by Kyaira), face painting, balloon artist, glitter tattoos and more.

• Scotland Juneteenth Festival - The culmination of one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the area, including fireworks!

• Meet and Mingle Happy Hour @ GameOn! - Columbia MD Social (20s & 30s) are hosting a happy hour at GameOn!

• Columbia Village Centers Summer Concert Series - From 6pm to 8pm, Dorsey’s Search will feature Totally Bowie while Hickory Ridge will have Gayle Harrod Band.

Friday 6/20

• Columbia Festival of the Arts - Friday through Sunday, head to Lake Kittamaqundi and enjoy live music, fine arts and crafts, kids entertainment and crafts, and a food festival. It’s free but gets busy and is totally worth it!

• Beers & Bonsai @ Waredaca Brewing - An educational experience (6:30-8pm) where you learn how to take care of a bonsai. You’ll leave with a beautiful plan, bonsai soil blend, tree clippers, and wire (and the instruction to know what to do with them!).

• Teen Kick Backs - Teens 11-17 can enjoy free pizza and snacks, sports, video games and more at multiple centers around the county from 5pm until 8pm.

• Mario Kart 8 Tournament @ HomeSlyce Columbia - Checkpoint Entertainment is like a trivia night but for video games. Tonight is Mario Kart 8 with an 8-13 age group (6-8pm) and a 14+ (8-10pm), $35 tickets include an hour of tournament play plus unlimited pizza and soft drinks.

Saturday 6/21

• HoCo Juneteeth Community Day & Block Party @ Harriet Tubman Cultural Center - From 9am to 3pm, celebrate Juneteenth with a full slate of events including a block party, line dancing, art classes, documentary film screenings and vendors galore.

• Clarksville Farmer’s Market - This weekend from 9am to 1pm and the American Legion will be there to share information about resources available to veterans.

• Music City Summer Fest - Tickets are available for an 80s and 90s themed music festival at the Vortex in Catonsville.

• 🏳️‍🌈 Absolutely Queens and Craft Fundraiser @ Black Flag - A fundraiser with jewelry and merch vendors, drag queens pouring flights, performances, and all tips at the bar will be donated to the Human Rights Campaign. Yelp Elite members get reserved seating from 1-3pm, free Yelp merch, and a drink ticket.

• Guided Hike on the Underground Railroad ($8) - Learn about the experience of 19th century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents in a guided hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail from 10am to 11:30am. Hike covers 2 miles on a natural surface hiking trail. Trail is not ADA accessible or suitable for all strollers. Ages 7+.

• DMV Elite FC vs. Alexandria Reds @ Long Reach H.S. Stadium - Take in a semi-pro National Premier Soccer League match from 7pm to 9pm.

• 33rd Annual Giant BBQ Battle - Starting at 11am Saturday until 7pm Sunday, head into D.C. for this big BBQ competition. Plenty of food samples, live music and entertainment, and more. Washington Parent has a great write up of what to expect.

• Lenny McLean @ More Than Java Cafe - Enjoy a live jazz performance from 11am to 2pm.

• Take Me Back to the 90’s Party @ Pub Dog - 90’s jams by DJ Levi, 90’s theme games, sweet raffles and other fun prizes for best dressed and more!

• KidSpace Movie Night @ Columbia Athletic Club - Kids 4-13 of CA members can enjoy a movie, free activities, pizza, and popcorn from 6pm to 9pm. Unfortunately, CA doesn’t seem to list the movie being shown!

• Columbia Festival of the Arts - Friday through Sunday, head to Lake Kittamaqundi and enjoy live music, fine arts and crafts, kids entertainment and crafts, and a food festival. It’s free but gets busy and is totally worth it!

Sunday 6/22

• Drag Brunch & Bingo Fundraiser at The Common Kitchen - Proceeds go to supporting The Trevor Project as you enjoy Drag Bingo (9am to 12pm) hosted by Sapphire & Naomi (you get 5 cards with each ticket) as well as a raffle drawing. Food and drink are available for purchase plus cocktails and mocktails by Trifecto Bar.

• Columbia Festival of the Arts - Friday through Sunday, head to Lake Kittamaqundi and enjoy live music, fine arts and crafts, kids entertainment and crafts, and a food festival. It’s free but gets busy and is totally worth it!

• “Psychic” Comedian Peter Antoniou @ The Collective Encore - Check out a psychic comedian who was a semi-finalist of America’s Got Talent at 7pm and enjoy his superpowers on display.

Upcoming

• Annual Clarksville Picnic 6/28 - The annual picnic at St. Louis Catholic Church is the 28th but they are accepting White Elephant gift drop offs now until the 26th. There are also lots of volunteer opportunities!

• Libs Bourbon Dinner @ Westminster Riding Club 6/25 - Lib’s Grill is hosting a bourbon dinner starting at 6:30pm. Looks fun!

• Vacation Bible School @ Burtonsville Baptist Church - June 23-27, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, make sure you register!

(nothing in this section is sponsored, I just think it looks fun)

Weather This Weekend

🔥🔥🔥 Holy moly it’s going to be HOT!

Friday - 86° | 65° - ☀️ - 0”
Saturday - 91° | 71° - 🌤️ - 0”
Sunday - 96° | 75° - 🌤️ - 0”

☀️ from Weather Underground

Local Theatres and Shows

Live Music, Brunches, & Bar Events

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🎶 Music | ❓ Trivia | 🎭 Comedy | 🍳 Brunch

Friday 6/20

🎶 Looney’s Pub - The New Romance - 9pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Jon Waller - 6pm to 11pm
🎶 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Keiron Brian Raphael - 9pm to 12pm
🎶 The Collective Encore - Satisfaction: Int’l Rolling Stones Tribute - 8pm - Tickets
🎶 Clarksville Commons - The Soul Magnets - 6:30pm to 9pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Jennifer Schimpf - 8pm to 11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Red Sky Dawn - 8pm to 10pm
🎶 Barebones Grill & Bar - The Objections - 8pm to 11:59pm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Ciaran Quinn - 6pm to 9:30pm
🎶 Route 108 Pizza & BBQ - Shelli & Will - 8pm to 11pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Damon Foreman - 6pm to 9pm

Saturday 6/21

🎶 Looney’s Pub - 7 Deadlies - 9pm
🎶 The Collective Encore - Great Night of Sax - 8pm - Tickets
🎶 18th & 21st - Gene Okonski - 6pm to 11pm
🎶 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Andy B - 9pm to 12pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Fred Moss - 8pm to 11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Mercy Creek - 8pm to 10pm
🎶 Barebones Grill & Bar - Quantum Leap - 8pm to 11:59pm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Miss Moon Duo - 6pm to 9:30pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - 100 Proof - 6pm to 9pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - The Liquor Store Boys - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Mandy B - 1pm to 4pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Shade Tree Collective - 4pm to 7pm

Sunday 6/22

🎭 The Collective Encore - Peter Antoniou: Psychic Comedian - 7pm - Tickets
🍳 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Jennifer Schimpf - 11am to 2pm
🍳 Galliano - Jazz Brunch- 11:30am to 2:30pm
🍳 White Oak Tavern - Live Jazz Music - 11am to 2pm
🍳 Periodic Table - Jazz Brunch - 11am to 3pm

🎶18th & 21st - Sidestreet Duo - 5pm to 9pm

🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Mandy B - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - Eric Zatz - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - One Step Down - 2pm to 5pm

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