Summer Jazz in the Park and More in Howard County this Weekend

By Kerri Gaither

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.

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Summer Jazz at Banneker Historical Park and Museum

• Where:   300 Oella Ave., Oella

• When:  Saturday, July 27, 6 p.m. till dusk

• Description:  An evening full of music and fun at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum.

• Cost: $10

SVS at Capital AudioFest           

• Where:  Sheraton Hotel, Silver Spring 8777 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring

• When:  Friday, July 26, 10 a.m.

• Description:  Music fans and audio enthusiasts around the Beltway are invited to this summer Ultra Series Speakers event debuting for the first time locally at Capital Audiofest in the Sheraton Hotel, Silver Spring.

·      Cost: $20

 Abrakadoodle & Bricks4Kidz - DaVinci workshop

• Where:  The Hobby Lobby Store 9031 Snowden Square Drive, Columbia

• When:  Friday, July 26, 5:30 p.m.

• Description:  Kids are invited to learn about Da Vinci, build a Lego model based on one of his inventions then paint your own Mona Lisa as your inspiration.   Advance Registration Required:  www.abrakadoodle.com/md04.

• Cost: $35/child  Sibling discount 10%

Home Sweet Home

• Where:  10710 Charter Dr. Columbia

•  hen:  Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m.

• Description:  This course for parents and children ages 8-12 will teach safe, fun ways for children to stay at home alone. 

• Cost: Free

Farm Animal Craft Weekend

• Where:  Clarks’s Elioak Farm

• When:  Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.

• Description:  Soft wooly lamb and cute goat puppet art projects for kids to make and take home. Click here for more information.

• Cost:  $5

Actor's Express

• Where:  The Drama Learning Center, 9130-I Red Branch Rd. Columbia

• When:  Saturday, July 27, 11 p.m.

• Description:  Professional Acting coach, Director, Producer offering acting workshops for ages 9-15.

• Cost: $150

First Place Singles Walk/Lunch

• Where:  Sonama's Bar & Grill, 7284 Cradlerock Way, Columbia

• When:  Sunday, July 28, 12 p.m.
• Description:  Join First Place Singles, a social group for singles 40+ for a walk around Lake Elkhorn followed by lunch at 1 pm.  Meet in front of Sonoma's at 12 pm.  
• Cost:  To RSVP call 410-243-7344 or email info@firstplacesingles.org . Visitors welcome. 

Beer & Fear

• Where:  Terrapin Adventures

• When:  Sunday, July 28, 3 p.m.

• Description:  Spend two hours taking the Terrapin Challenge. Scale the 43' tower, traverse all 18 crossings on our High Ropes Challenge Course, glide through the forest on our 330' zip line and experience 2G's of force on our Giant Swing. Then reward yourself with a mouth-watering menu choice of six entrees paired with hearty samples of six different Rams Head Tavern Beers or house wine.

• Cost: $79.95 plus tax

Colonial Craft Day at the Mount Clare Museum House Stable

• Where:  Mount Clare Museum House, 1500 Washington Blvd., Baltimore

• When:  Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.

• Description:  Craft Day at Mount Clare Stable in Carroll Park.  Participants will learn how to write a letter with a quill pen, make a clothes pin doll, 
  assemble a lantern and even try to master the skill of colonial stitchery. In 
  addition to making crafts, colonial artisans will be on site to demonstrate 
  Theorem Painting and spinning.  Live colonial music provided throughout the day.

• Cost: Reservations required. For tickets call Erica Davis at 410-837-3262 x101 or edavis@borail.org.  Tickets include admission to the Mount Clare 
  Museum House.

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Know of any other fun events going on this weekend?  Please share the details here in the comments!