35th Annual Irish Evening, Mustang Flea Market, Master Gardeners Event and More in Howard County this Weekend

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HoCoPoLitSo's 35th Annual Irish Evening with Colum McCann

• Where:  Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pky, Columbia
• When:  Friday, Mar. 1, 7:30 p.m.
• Description:  International award winning author Colum McCann is HoCoPoLitSo’s guest for its 35th Annual Irish Evening.
• Cost:  $30

Silhouette Stages' Production of "The Producers"

• Where:  Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Ln, Columbia
• When: Friday, Mar. 1, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Description:  Silhouette Stages performs ‘The Producers’, the story of a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his accountant who scheme to produce a flop show, bilking their backers out of millions of dollars.
• Cost:  $18

2013 Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show

• Where:  1 W Pratt St, Baltimore
• When: Friday, Mar. 1, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 2, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Description:  Boats, boating accessories, boating activities and more.
• Cost:  $12

Mustang Flea Market

• Where:  Marriotts Ridge High School Cafeteria, 12100 Woodford Dr, Marriottsville
• When:  Saturday, Mar. 2, 8 a.m.
• Description:  Flea market sponsored by Marriots Ridge High School Music Foundation.  Cash only, no early birds.
• Cost: Free

Flower Arranging-A Master Gardeners Event

• Where:  6020 Daybreak Cir, Clarksville
• When:  Saturday, Mar. 2, 5 a.m.
• Description:  Participants are invited to learn how to make a table centerpiece using fresh flowers using basic rules for floral design and also learn how to use tools and supplies needed for construction. For adults and teens.
• Cost:  Free

Columbia Lady Group Fitness Grand Opening

• Where:  9143 Red Branch Rd Ste F, Columbia
• When: Saturday, Mar. 2, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Ladies Only Group Fitness Studio in Columbia invites women to try a free zumba class.  
• Cost: Free

Elkridge Hurricanes 12U Baseball Purses and Pandora Bingo

• Where:  St. Augustine Church, 5976 Old Washington Rd, Elkridge
• When:  Saturday, Mar. 2, 7 p.m.
• Description:  Bingo featuring Coach purses, Vera Bradley bags and Pandora bracelets.   
• Cost:  $20

2013 Baltimore Maccabi Soccer Try-outs

• Where:  3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills
• When:  Sunday, Mar. 3, 3 p.m.
• Description:  Soccer tryouts for the Girls 16 and under and the Boys 14 & 16 and under Baltimore JCC Maccabi teams are scheduled for Sunday, March 3rd (2-5 PM), 10th and 17th (3-5 PM).  March 24th will be the inclement weather date.
• Cost:  Free

All You Can Eat Breakfast

• Where:  Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, 6275 Old Washington Rd, Elkridge
• When:  Sunday, Mar. 3, 7:30 a.m.
• Description:  Elkridge Fire Department hosts an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast.  Menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, baked apples, toast, chipped beef, sausage gravy, fruit salsa, cold cereal, coffee, hot tea, milk and juices. Bake goods will be available. Parking will be held at the Green Valley Marketplace (old Superfresh) parking lot, located at 7280 Montgomery Road, about a quarter mile from the fire station.  A shuttle bus will be available.
• Cost:   Adults $8 / Seniors $7 / Children (5-12) $5 / Children (under 5) Free