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The Kindness Pantry is collecting new and gently used backpacks and NEW school supplies through August 20th. You can contact [email protected] to arrange a drop off.

The Maryland Renaissance Festival doesn’t start until August 23rd but single day tickets go on sale on next Monday, August 4th at 10am. Multi-day tickets sold out fast. (also Oakenmist is mid-August)

In this week’s Fulton Flyer:

• The Howard County Fair starts this weekend! 🎪

• There are concerts everywhere on almost every day.

• Summerween @ Ellicott Distilling? “It’s spooky season… but make it sweaty.“ 😂

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Latest News

No Main Street Music Fest This Year 🎶

The Ellicott City Partnership announced that there will be no Main Street Music Fest this year and that it will return in 2026. “After a lot of heart-to-heart talks, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone Main Street Music Fest this year. It was not an easy decision, but we believe it’s the right one to ensure we return next September with the kind of unforgettable festival you all deserve.”

👻 Six Flags won’t be having Fright Fest either. They’re closing this year so that comes as no surprise. Kids Boo Fest is still on though.

800 lbs. of debris removed across EC watershed 🗑️

Want to hear something incredible? Howard EcoWorks and the Department of Public Works removed more than 800 lbs. of debris after the mid-July rains from 50 ares across the Ellicott City watershed. Wow.

Ocean City Short Term Rentals Still Allowed 🏘️

For those who travel to Ocean City or own short-term rentals there, Referendum Question A narrowly failed to pass. Question A would’ve increased the minimum stay to five nights (and then increased to 31-nights in 2027).

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It’s also near Marilyn J. Praisner Library (~3 min), Fairland Recreational Park (~7 min), Recess in Silver Spring (~13 min) so if you have young kids, head there and then Restaurant 198 afterwards for a bite.

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MD RennFest Tickets on Sale 8/4 👑

Ticket sales this year will be completely online, none available at the gate. And individual ticket sales start August 4th at 10am - I tell you this because I had zero clue how popular multi-passes were because they were completely sold out in an instant. No idea how the individual tickets will be but here’s the link so you can be ready.

Nearby Events

Today 7/31

• Harry Potter Jeopardy @ Central Branch - For kids ages 10-13, there’s HP Jeopardy from 3pm to 4:30pm today at the Maxine White Warfield Room.

• Manor Hill First Friday Release - First Friday release of No Sleeves (Session Hazy IPA) with live music from 5pm to 8pm and the pizza trolley with pizzas, salads, snacks, novelty ice creams, and more.

• Summerween @ Ellicott Distilling Company - A chillingly fun mid-summer Halloween bash with a costume contest at 7-8pm followed by a karaoke and dance party from 8-11pm.

• Summer Concert @ Lakefront Live - 7pm concert at Lake Kittamaqundi featuring Pahua, a composer, percussionist, DJ and producer from Mexico City that mixes Caribbean and folkloric beats with electronics and percussions from all over the world.

• Summer Concert Series @ West Friendship Park - This series is normally held on Wednesdays at Centennial but this week’s concert is tonight at West Friendship Park from 7pm until 8:30pm with Southland performing.

• Trivia Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Thursday starting at 6:30pm with Dan Master Quiz. Prizes to the top three teams of 1-6 people.

• Charm City Run Run Club @ Black Flag - Every Thursday, meet at Charm City Run at 5:30pm for a 2-3 mile run and walk then enjoy $5 pours at Black Flag afterwards.

• Columbia Village Centers Summer Concert Series - From 6pm to 8pm, King’s Contrivance will feature Taylor Brown (Tribute to Elvis) while Wilde Lake will have Tracey Eldridge - Family Fun Entertainment.

• Mix & Mingle @ Reckless Shepherd - The Columbia Md Social (20s & 30s) Meetup group will be getting together starting at 5pm.

• Merriweather District Farmers Market - Head to Merriweather Row Plaza from 3pm to 7pm. Someone there will have cookies.

Friday 8/1

• Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse Movie @ Glenwood Library - Starting at noon until 2:30pm, celebrate National Spider-Man Day with a matinee movie and some crafts.

• A Very Grateful Weekend @ Little Market Cafe - Celebrate the lives of Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh with food specials, free cupcakes (while supplies last), and a weekend of free music. Full schedule of acts is in the live music section below.

• Summer Block Party @ Columbia Mall - From 5pm to 7pm, head to the Plaza and enjoy yard games, giveaways, and a DJ too.

• Lunch Date with History @ Museum of Howard County History - Bring your lunch at noon and enjoy a lecture by author Dan Hobbs about the 1774 Elkridge Thugs. Check out this promo video for this event.

• Senior Olympics @ Bain 50+ Center - Head to the Bain Center on Friday, August 1 starting at 10 AM for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition. Express classes and games plus there’s the Summer Community Sale too.

• Sips & Script Modern Calligraphy at Penn Oaks Winery - Learn how to write pretty letters while enjoying some wine. Class starts at 6:30 and a glass of wine is included with your ticket (along with a beginner’s calligraphy kit).

• Summer Block Party @ Columbia Mall - From 5pm to 7pm, head to the Plaza and enjoy the new open container policy (lol, it’s how they’re describing it!). There will be yard games, giveaways, and a DJ too.

• Lakefront Live Dancin’ Under the People Tree & Lakefront Live Movie Minecraft - Every Friday until August 29th, head to the lakefront for dancing at 7pm and a movie at around 8:15pm. This week’s movie is A Minecraft Movie.

• 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.

Saturday 8/2

• Family Fun Mornings @ Lakefront Live - Starting at 10am until noon, free kids activities, music, and more at Lake Kittamaqundi.

• Howard County Fair - The 79th Howard County Fair starts today and lasts until next Sunday. It will be chock full of fun events too numerous to name. Here’s the full schedule of events.

• Encore Comedy @ Cushwa Brewing - Enjoy a standup comedy show along with beverages and deep dish pizzas, starting at 8pm with doors open at 7pm.

• Clarksville Farmer’s Market - This weekend from 9am to 1pm with Mike Walls performing along with HoCo Conservancy’s Climate Stewards talking with folks about how to reduce food waste. You should go!

• Home Depot First Friday Kid Workshop - Build a space odyssey at 9am at your local Home Depot, registration recommended as they get pretty busy!

• Summer Movie Night @ The Wine Bin - Bring a chair or blanket, some good friends, and enjoy The Fugitive starting at 9pm.

• Where’s Waldo Part @ Queen Takes Book - Prizes, giveaways, tasty treats and games from 1pm to 6pm with a main prize drawing at 3pm for the month-long event (no need to have participated in the Find Waldo search to join in the fun).

• Pups & Pints @ Black Flag - Black Flag Brewing will be having an adoption event with CHARM Rescue from noon until 5pm. They’re collecting donations (toys, food, beds, etc.) and all dogs are welcome.

• Free Guided Tour of B&O Ellicott City Station Museum - We love this free museum, especially the model train room (it’s quite impressive). Tours are free and start at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday..

• 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!

• Howard Astronomical League Star Parties - The HAL hosts star parties every month up at Alpha Ridge Park from March through November, the next public one (for non-members) is on August 2nd.

Sunday 8/3

• Ivory Coast 15th Annual Cultural Festival - 9am to 9pm at the Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, celebrate the food, music, art, and culture of the Ivory Coast.

• Afternoon Tea at the Fallen Oak Speakeasy - Enjoy a delightful afternoon of tea, savories, scones and sweets from 11am to 1pm. Reservations required.

• Cornhole Tournament @ Lone Oak Brewery - Monthly cornhole tournament with cash prizes and swag for winners from 2pm to 7:30pm.

Upcoming

• Baltimore Symphony Musicians Concert: Music Around the World @ Central Library 8/4 - On Monday from 2pm to 3pm, enjoy a mall concert from two musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (Marcia McHugh on flute and Dariusz Skoraczewski on cello).

• National Night Out @ Clarksville Commons 8/5 - Enjoy National Night Out at the Commons with local band Out of Order from 5pm-8pm. It’s a good time to see Clarksville Fire Station’s fire truck, a few participating vendors and non-profits, and more.

• Ted Lasso Trivia @ Collective Encore 8/5 - Doors and dinner service opens at 6pm, trivia at 7pm to 9pm by Cap City Trivia.

• Free Bingo Night @ Common Kitchen 8/5 - Every Tuesday at 6pm. You get 6 free bingo cards (and can earn more, ask the bingo caller!) and can win prizes each round like free food and drink and Common Kitchen gift certificates.

• Summer Concert Series @ Centennial Park 8/6- Enjoy a Wednesday concert at Centennial Park Amphitheater from 7pm until 8:30pm. This week it’s Bach to Rock’s showcase.

Weather This Weekend

Friday - 75° | 60° - ☁️ - 0”
Saturday - 80° | 59° - 🌤️ - 0”
Sunday - 82° | 60° - 🌤️ - 0”

☀️ data from Weather Underground

Local Theatres and Shows

We saw a matinee showing of The Little Mermaid at Toby’s last Sunday and it was fantastic. The kids loved the music, the fun fish costumes, and had a blast. Also, it’s been a while since we’d gone to a matinee with their brunch buffet so I’d forgotten that the food is pretty good too.

Live Music, Brunches, & Bar Events

🗣️ have a favorite spot I missed? reply and we may feature it!

🎶 Music | ❓ Trivia | 🎭 Comedy | 🍳 Brunch | 🎤 Karaoke

Friday 8/1

🎶 Looney’s Pub - Sam & Michaela Acoustic - 4pm to 8pm
🎶 Looney’s Pub - Doc Marten and the Flannels - 9pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Damon Foreman - 6pm to 11pm
🎶 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Steve Herrera - 9pm to 12pm
🎶 Barebones Grill & Bar - The Chucks - 8pm to 11:59pm
🎶 The Collective Encore - REMnant: Tribute to REM - 8pm - Tickets
🎶 Clarksville Commons - Mark Whiskey & the Sours - 6:30pm to 9pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - Nicky Acoustic & Roger Stewart - 7pm to 10pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Brach Cobb - 8pm to 11pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - Better Off Dead - 8pm - Tickets
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Michael K - 8pm to 10pm
🎶 Little Market Cafe - West City Duo - 6pm to 8pm

🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Kenny Arbuckle - 5pm to 8pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Jim Lewis - 6pm to 9pm
🎶 Oversea Distillery - Rose Gold Experience - 7pm to 10pm

Saturday 8/2

🎤 River Hill Grill - Karaoke w. DJ Toro - 9pm to midnight

🎶 Looney’s Pub - Smoke Signals - 9pm
🎶 The Collective Encore - Weird Science – Best of 80s Rock - 8pm - Tickets
🎶 Barebones Grill & Bar - RAM Band - 8pm to 11:59pm
🎶 Sonoma’s - Cover Story Band - 8pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Bob Butta - 6pm to 11pm
🎶 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Andrew Bell - 9pm to 12pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - Pressing Strings - 9pm - Tickets
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Madisun Bailey - 8pm to 11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Nicky - 8pm to 10pm
🎶 Little Market Cafe - Gary’s Grateful Groove - 12pm to 2pm
🎶 Little Market Cafe - Better Weather - 6pm to 8pm

🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Poor Ellen Smith Band - 6pm to 9pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - Take Two - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Empty Ecstasy - 4pm to 7pm

Sunday 8/3

🍳 Blackwell Barn & Lodge - Kevin Koa - 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
🎶 Little Market Cafe - Mama Tried - 12pm to 3pm
🎶 Little Market Cafe - TBA - 4pm to 6pm

🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - Drew Cline - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - One Step Down - 2pm to 5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Michaelle & Jason Hannan - 2pm to 5pm

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