Events • Downtown Frederick Partnership

On any given visit to Downtown Frederick, you can enjoy live entertainment and fine art, shopping and dining. We’ve also got a calendar chockfull of events. Whether you’re feeling a yen for culture, looking for a unique gift for a friend or craving fine dining, we’ve got you covered.

Upcoming Downtown Events

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DISTRICT Arts is pleased to present the paintings of artist Delna Dastur in a featured artist exhibition that focuses on Nature and its ebullience, bringing us joy and sanity during difficult times. In addition to a career as a professional artist, Delna teaches a class entitled “Exploring Abstraction” for the Smithsonian Institution and the Art League, Alexandria. First Saturday 11-7 PM, Exhibit runs through 10/2.

“Seeking the Light” by Delna Dastur @ DISTRICT Arts

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We’ve got Rad Music for Rad People at the Record Exchange benefit concert featuring Ten Roars and The Dirty Middle. Tix are $10, $5 with a record in good condition. 21+ only.

The Record Exchange Benefit Concert @ Cafe Nola

Sundays 9:00AM-1:00PM The Frederick City Market is a local food and artisan market located in the historic district of Downtown Frederick, Maryland. Join us at 331 N Market St every Sunday from May through November. Here at The Frederick City Market it is our pleasure to serve the community with some of the freshest produce, foods, and most unique artisan products and services around. Everything is either farm grown, or handmade locally by our wonderful vendors. We are located on Market Street in downtown Frederick between 3rd & 4th Street each Sunday from May through November. More info at frederickcitymarket.com

Frederick City Market

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331 N Market St

Since you’ll already be in town for First Saturday… The art galleries encourage you to stay for a special Downtown Frederick Sunday Artwalk following each First Saturday. There will be special events, art talks, live demos, and DIY projects from 12-4pm. Find specifics for October 2nd below: Tarot Card Readings @ Gaslight Gallery In exchange for your written question, Cynthia will interpret the cards for you with her original, unique Tarot deck. ‘Tis the season when the veil between the worlds is thin. Listen within for answers. Between Ideas and Reality – artist talk @ NOMA Gallery At 2pm Steven Dobbin will present an artist talk about his current solo show entitled “Between Ideas and Reality” and be on hand to discuss the work until 4pm. DIY watercolor flowers & Popup Exhibition @ Y Arts Center Visit Lisa Sheirer and Karin Birch during their Open Studios and make your own DIY coffee filter, watercolor flowers with them. Then, stop by the popup exhibition, “Dreamscapes” by Irish artist Charlotte O’Brien in Gallery 115. Meet the Artist @ The Little Pottery Shop Local Artist, Katlynn Almansor, will be exhibiting a collection of her work. She utilizes texture and color […]

Sunday Artwalk

Downtown Frederick

Originally from Mexico, Francisco LOZA creates Arte de Estambre, or Pressed Yarn Art, by working on wooden surfaces that he covers in a combination of waxes that he mixes together to use as an adhesive base. Onto these waxed bases, LOZA intricately presses, cuts, and shapes yarn into his original artwork of multiple colors, sizes, depths, and concepts. For his workshops, LOZA provides the following materials required for Arte en Estambre: -Two (2) types of wax (only available in Mexico) -Yarn of varying colors (yarn type found only available in Mexico) -Instruments for pressing yarn -Oil for cleaning hands -Pre-cut flat heavy cardboard pieces or wooden surfaces (5 x 7 or 8x 10) for each participant At this workshop you will learn the history behind this medium, the cultural significance, as well as the process and technique all mastered by Francisco Loza whose artwork has been exhibited at the American Visionary Art Museum, U.S. Department of State in Washington and in Brazil; Migration Policy Institute (Washington, DC); and exhibits at the Arlington Arts Center (AAC); Morgan Arts Council (Berkeley Springs WVA); and Keswick Wellness Center, Baltimore, MD. To learn more about Francisco Loza and his unique process you can find […]

Connecting Culture Through Art with Francisco LOZA @ FAC

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Austin Zumbro Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean, and the only one of their kind, When Rainbow Fish refuses to share their vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. It takes a friendly little fish, a goofy starfish, and a helpful octopus to teach the Rainbow Fish the value of friendship.

The Rainbow Fish Musical @ Maryland Ensemble Theater

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Maryland Ensemble Theatre

ABBA The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” and “Dancing Queen.” Come dance, come sing, having the time of your life!

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

Julie Vos Trunk Show October 6 from 2pm-6pm and October 7 from 10am-7pm Get a jump on your holiday shopping with a Julie Vos Trunk Show. Shop the new Fall collection and stock up on classic pieces. Free!

Julie Vos Truck Show @ Creme de la Creme

Creme de la Creme

Frederick’s annual film competition returns and for Year 17- there’s something a bit different! While teams will still only have 72 hours to make a film, for the first time since Year 4 the theme to the Fest will be kept secret until the Launch Party where filmmakers are given their criteria. Students, Amateurs and Pro teams alike will then have only a weekend to write, direct, edit and turn in their short films. Over 600 films have been made throughout the years for the Fest, showcasing talent from across the region. All of the films will premiere Friday Night over two blocks, with the finalists and award winners showcasing on Saturday Night alongside a new short with the hosts Mikael Johnson and Aura Manjarrez. The 72 Award Ceremony directly follows the Saturday Night screenings.

72 Film Fest

Weinberg Center for the Arts

Fingal’s boss has given him a big assignment: to apply his fact-checking skills to a groundbreaking piece by legendary author D’Agata. But now Fingal has a huge problem: D’Agata made up a lot of his article. What starts professionally quickly becomes profane in this witty comedy based on a true story of D’Agata’s easy “What Happens There”.

Lifespan of a Fact @ Maryland Ensemble Theater

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Maryland Ensemble Theatre

Join us for some family fun as we kick off the Halloween season! Featuring fall themed cookies from Two Sweet LLC, pumpkin and face painting, a costume swap, and hot apple cider!

Fall Fest @ The Premier Group of Long & Foster Real Estate

Premier Group of Long & Foster

There are many ways of presenting thought-provoking ideas and themes in visual art. This exhibition will reflect the interpretation of this commonly used metaphorical expression in the art of 25 independently juried artists. It is on view from October 5 through October 30 and is free and open to the public. The opening reception is Saturday, October 8 from 5 to 7 PM. Visit https://www.districtarts.com/food-for-thought for more information, including gallery hours.

“FOOD FOR THOUGHT”, a Juried Themed Exhibition @ DISTRICT Arts

Our favorite cocktail infusion kits, now available in Fall flavors. Shop Hot Toddy, Mountain Pass, Pumpkin Smash, and Sweater Weather!

Camp Cocktails Fall Spotlight @ Relish Decor

Come out and support the local civilians that lost their homes from the apartment fire that took place on August 24th in downtown Frederick on the corner of N Market and 2nd St. All donations will be given to the Go Fund Me accounts created by said civilians. For questions, please contact AudioElectricWV@gmail.com Must be 21+ with valid ID to drink. Show is all ages. Doors: 5:30 Music: 6:00 Faith In Jane •doom groove• faithinjane.bandcamp.com Puce Moment •noise/post punk• pucemomentusa.bandcamp.com/releases Fable Circuit (wv) •indie rock• fablecircuit.bandcamp.com/album/connector Motel Portrait •punk rock• motelportrait.bandcamp.com TeeVee. •ambient dream pop• experienceteevee.bandcamp.com/album/become-an-odor Be sure to also check out the Frederick Record Exchange Benefit show @ The Portside Chapel on Saturday, September 24th if you’re interested in helping the local record shop that was destroyed by the same fire. https://facebook.com/events/s/benefit-show-for-record-exchan/453318660064296/ Concept Art: Bill Kole Made possible by: Audio Electric West Virginia Left Over Pizza Productions The Maryland Doom fest team Frederick Arts Council

Post-Fire Relief Fundraiser @ FAC’s Sky Stage

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One of the best-selling, greatest hits packages in recording history! Relive the sound of California Roots Rock note for note, cut for cut performed by Classic Albums Live. The Eagles Greatest Hits contains a selection of songs from their first four albums from 1971 to 1975. From “Take it Easy” to “Desperado” to “One of These Nights” to “Best of My Love” hear the beautiful harmonies and iconic songs that dominate the airways to this very day, live on stage.

Classic Albums Live – THE EAGLES Greatest Hits

Weinberg Center for the Arts

Join us on 2nd Wednesdays through October featuring varied hosts, followed or preceded by open mic readings. All-ages, possible mature content. Free to enter; books/anthologies/journals/chapbooks may be available for purchase; byob.

Maryland Writer’s Association Presents Literature Night @ FAC’s Sky Stage

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Enjoy this classic film once more on the big screen! Category: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi Runtime: 1 hour 10 minutes Rating: N/A Cast: Colin Clive, Boris Karloff, Mae Clarke Synopsis: Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts.

Wonder Book Classic Film Series: Frankenstein (1931)

Weinberg Center for the Arts

FAME (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) hosts Open Mic night every 2nd Friday from May-October, 7-9pm. Come to listen, play, or both! Whether you are a pro or a novice, this is a welcoming environment for you collaborate, build your skills, and get to know other local artists. Free to enter. Please sign up with FAME prior to the event to participate as a performer (you don’t have to sign up to watch). Donations appreciated. All-ages, beer/wine may be available for purchase w/ID. Sign up information on FAME’s page here.

Open Mic Night hosted by FAME @ FAC’s Sky Stage

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FAC's Sky Stage

Celebrating nine albums and 45 years in the music industry, Oleta Adams is no stranger to the spotlight and delivering a captivating performance full of soul. The gospel singer has inspired a growing legion of fans worldwide from her roots that cross into R&B, urban and popular music. The velvety-voiced songstress toured with Tears for Fears, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton and Luther Van Dross before becoming a legend in her own right with four Grammy nominations and over two and a half million records sold.

Oleta Adams

Weinberg Center for the Arts

Washable, reusable, compostable. Have you tried the super absorbent Swedish Sponges? Stop in to see how they work, learn why we love them, and stock up! You won’t need to buy paper towels or kitchen sponges again!

Swedish Sponge Demonstration @ Relish Decor

Each year, the Partnership tackles strategic initiatives to bring more residents and employees to Downtown Frederick, offers an exciting season of events and works closely with downtown businesses and partners to continue to strengthen and improve Downtown Frederick.

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