The Frederick County Guide Spring 2017 | Page 54

EVENTS throughout FREDERICK COUNTY APRIL Flying Dog University: Cooking with Beer April 28, May 20 Cooking with beer is a natural progression from drinking while cooking, right? Flying Dog University has teamed up with The Kitchen Studio Cooking School for a hands-on class where students will learn the dynamics of cooking with a variety of beer styles. The class includes five dishes made with and then paired with beer and will conclude with a family-style dinner. Menu will include all of your favorite flavors! } 6–9pm  , The Kitchen Studio Cooking School 5301 Buckeystown Pike Suite 125 Frederick, MD 21704   O 301-694-7899 w flyingdoguniversity.com Fermented Fun April 8, May 6 Looking for a unique and fun getaway? HOP on our bus (begins and ends at the Hampton Inn on Buckeystown Pike), sit back, relax and enjoy some good craft brew at three breweries! } 12:30pm  , Frederick Breweries 5311 Buckeystown Pike Frederick, MD 21701   O 301-834-9950 w rivertrail.com/package/ brewery-tour-tastings/ The Commedia Rapunzel April First Saturday April 2, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Columbine, Rosetta, Punchin, and Arlequin all let down their hair to tackle the tangled tale of Rapunzel. When Gottel the Witch (played by Rosetta, naturally) discovers the thief in her garden, she tricks him into exchanging his first born daughter for the salad he took. Full of lots of lazzi and witty fun, this commedia tale is a pure delight! April 1 While exploring Downtown Frederick during First Saturday, you will find a large variety of unique galleries, shops and restaurants! Enjoy late night shopping, dining, gallery openings and live music. } 1:30pm  , Downtown Frederick Historic District Frederick, MD 21701   O 301-698-8118 w downtownfrederick.org   O 301-694-4744 w marylandensemble.org Civil War Walking Tour Chitty Chitty Bang Bang April 2, 7–8, 14–16, 28–30 May 5–7, 12–13, 26–27 June 2–3 Everyone's favorite flying car comes to life in the musical adaption of the beloved film. An eccentric inventor sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children. They soon discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. } Friday & Saturday 6pm; Sunday 12:30pm April 1, May 6, June 3 Discover what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Explore the stories of the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy. } 11am–12:30pm  , Heritage Frederick 24 E Church St. Frederick, MD 21701   O 301-663-1188 w facebook.com/fredcohistory  , Cinemondays   O 301-662-6600 w wayoffbroadway.com April 3, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 Free weekly film screenings. Featuring select films from Janus Films' Criterion Collection followed by discussion. BYOB. Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre 5 Willowdale Dr. Frederick, MD 21702 Blind Tasting Try Your Chances April 1 Its a blind tasting! Try your chances and see if you can identify the brown bagged Elk Run wines!  , Elk Run Wineries 15113 Liberty Rd. Mount Airy, MD 21771   O 410-775-2513 w elkrun.com thefrederickguide.com  , Maryland Ensamble Theatre 31 W Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701 } 7–9pm 54 } 5–9pm } 7:30–9:30pm  , Area 31 31 E Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701   O 301-401-8117 w area-31.com/cinemondayseast