Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, June 15-18

Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, June 15-18

Bend and stretch it out bright and early this Thursday morning for Yoga on the Creek to kick off your weekend (with Alive @ Five featuring Kev Bev Thursday evening!). The Wait Wait Stand Up tour, featuring comedians from public radio’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, is stopping by the Weinberg Center Thursday as well, sure to split your sides with laughter.

On Saturday, you can visit the World Heritage Festival with loads of vendors and performances happening on the creek, then make your way over to Tenth Ward for their Summertime Liqueur Release before landing at the Queer Open Mic Night at Olde Mother Brewing Co. For a full schedule of weekday and weekend events, visit our events calendar. We can’t wait to see you downtown!

Yoga on the Creek

Every Thursday through September 28, 7am-8am

Carroll Creek Amphitheater

Ease into your day!

Each Thursday morning before Alive @ Five, start your day with free Yoga on the Creek led by Sol Yoga. Any level of practice is welcome, even if you’ve never tried yoga before. Just bring your own yoga mat and prepare to pose and breathe your way into an awesome day.

As a special treat, enjoy Gongs on the Creek this Thursday, June 15 from 8am-8:30am courtesy of The Center – Sound – Mind – Body.

The Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour

Thursday, June 15, 8pm-9:30pm

20 W Patrick St

It’s the Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour — a night of stand-up-comedy featuring some of Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me’s funniest panelists.

Wait, Wait’s panelists are incredible — some of the most hilarious and insightful people in the country. You’ve heard them answering questions on Wait, Wait—subject to FCC limitations. Here’s a chance to enjoy a full evening of their unfiltered stand-up comedy.

Your host is veteran stand-up and Wait, Wait regular, Alonzo Bodden. Joining him in Frederick, MD are Zainab Johnson, Mo Rocca, and Emmy Blotnick!

There never seems to be enough time on the weekly radio show to really get to know our incredibly talented and funny panelists. So, we’re taking them on tour and hope to see you there!

World Heritage Festival @ Carroll Creek Park

Saturday, June 17, 11am-5pm

Carroll Creek Park

Come join us on June 17, 2023 at Carroll Creek Park in Frederick, MD the World Heritage Festival!

Enjoy a beautiful cultural performance show starting at 12pm and shop from more than 60 vendors displaying everything from fine art to jewelry, ceramics to crafts, and every creative item in between. Other vendors include area nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs, and local businesses.

FREE ADMISSION. PET FRIENDLY. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

Summertime Liqueur Release @ Tenth Ward Distilling Co.

Saturday, June 17, 12pm-10pm

55 E Patrick St

Yep, this pretty lady returns June 17! With a base of Tenth Ward’s original apple brandy (distilled from McCutcheon’s Cider) jam-packed with hibiscus tea, white tea, raspberries, lemon balm, lemon peel, roasted rhubarb and angelica root. Get ready for berry, floral and lemon notes dancing on your tongue then pucker up for hints of tannins, refreshing tartness, tea and herbs. By now you should also know what a new seasonal release means…the summer cocktail menu launches with all your summery faves. See you then, we’ll save a seat for ya.

Queer Open Mic Night

Saturday, June 17, 6pm-8pm

526 N Market St

As part of Frederick Pride 2023, we’re collaborating with Olde Mother Brewing to provide a queer space for queer art. Register to share your poem, story, music, or other spoken or musical creation. There is a spot in the registration form to indicate the type of performance you plan to share. Here are the rules:

  • There is no cost cost participate, and we are asking for a $20 refundable reservation fee because of the number of no-shows and cancellations last year.
  • There is no age limit. Performers can be any age.
  • Individuals or groups can register.
  • Supplied technology is a single microphone and speaker. We cannot supply additional technology.
  • If you need music played as part of your performance, you must bring the music, a means to play / amplify the music (e.g., boom box, etc.), and set this up.
  • Performers must pre-register to perform. Walk-in performances will not be allowed.
  • Each performance time is limited to 5 minutes. When you register, you agree to this format / duration. You can only register for one 5-minute set unless the Emcee approves your registering for a second set.

The event’s Emcee will strive to honor the time slot you register for and reserves the right to change the order of performances based on what else is taking place that evening.

This is a very exciting addition to Frederick’s arts community! Register and share your gifts with the broader queer and ally community!