Wednesday, August 7
Adventures with Raptors — Accident Library, 4 – 5:30 PM. Open to all ages. Get up close with different birds of prey. Call 301-746-8792 or visit www.relib.net.
Stage Wisp Outdoor Concert Series — Queen City Funk & Soul, Wisp Resort, 6 PM. Food and beverage, including alcohol will be for sale on the patio at Wispers Bar & Grill. Also a great time to pick up fresh local food and gifts from our Farmer’s Market / Art Market during the show. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and a blanket. Free admission, no coolers allowed. www.wispresort.com.
Thursday, August 8
August Business After Hours — Deep Creek Lake Lions Club, 1249 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club will be hosting the next Business After Hours. Enjoy delicious food and drinks as you mingle with fellow Chamber members and Chamber staff at our monthly networking events. Don’t forget your business card to enter to win prizes. $6 in advance for members, $10 for nonmembers and at the door. 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
Pocket Park Movies –Mountain Fresh Pavilion in downtown Oakland, 8 PM every Thursday evening beginning June 13 and ending August 15th. The 2019 selections include Mary Poppins Returns, Skyscraper, The Lego Movie, Aquaman, The Little Mermaid, Incredibles 2, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Small Foot, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and How to Train Your Dragon. For a full schedule visit, www.oaklandmd.com. This is a free event. Fun for the entire family. Bring your chair or blanket.
Yoga in the Lavender Fields — Deep Creek Lavender Farm, 8:45 – 10 AM. Come enjoy a 60 minute Gentle Stretch Yoga Session with Sheri Kosh of Beach to Peak Yoga. RSVP by the night before. Cost is $15 per person, $20 for walk-ins. Bring your own mat and straps or we have some extras. Enjoy some lavender tea and the store is open for shopping. Bring a brunch to enjoy at one of the picnic tables after the yoga session. Email deepcreeklavender@gmail.com or phone 240-608-8282 for information and to RSVP.
Friday & Saturday, Aug 9 & 10
39th Annual Friendsville Days Celebration — Friendsville Community Park. Friday night activity includes a community picnic at 6 PM. On Saturday the parade kicks off the events at 12 Noon along Main Street. After the parade the festivities move to the Community park and will include live entertainment, crafts, demonstrations, food vendors, eating contest, kids games, pony rides, inflatables and fireworks to end the evening. For information call 240-321-3454 or email friendsvilledays@hotmail.com.
“12 Angry Jurors” Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel — The Barn at Ridgeview Valley, 7:30 PM. A Theatre on the Lake production. A 19 year old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. Each juror reveals his or her own character as the various testimonies are re-examined, the murder is re-enacted and a new murder threat is born before their eyes. Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become 12 angry men. Tickets are $12. To reserve seating, email totltheatrecompany@gmail.com.
Friday, August 9
Little Yough Summer Music Festival — Featuring Cold Chocolate. Mountain Fresh Pavilion, Oakland, 7 PM. This annual festival showcases singers/songwriters from across the country and displays a variety of different genres and musical styles. Concerts begin at 7 PM. Food is available for purchase but feel free to bring your own picnic or bottle of wine. Bring your chairs and blankets and relax for a night of music under the summer skies. Free admission, donations are appreciated. For full schedule, visit www.oaklandmd.com.
Sunset Yoga in the Lavender Fields — Deep Creek Lavender Farm, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Enjoy Yoga in the lavender fields. Enjoy one hour of Gentle Stretch Yoga with Sherri Kosh of Beach to Peak Yoga. After Yoga, enjoy some lavender ice tea while you rest on the porch or walk through the fields. The farm store is open for your convenience too. $15 if paid ahead, $20 for walk-ins. Email deepcreeklavender@gmail.com or phone 240-608-8282 for information and to RSVP.
Friday Game Night – Bring a game to share, or just come and join in on the fun. Open to those 12 or older. (If under 12, an adult must attend). College students welcome. Bring a game to share. Some games available. Garrett College Cafeteria, 6pm-9:30pm, FREE. Call Rick Egvedt at 301.501.8218 for more information.
Saturday, August 10
Saturday Morning Artist Demos – The Gallery Shop, Oakland, 10:30 – Noon. Come in and see one of the Gallery Shop’s artists at work! Chat about techniques, ask questions, and get to know one of our artisans. Today’s artist will be Don Smith, talking about woodturning. Free admission. For more information, visit www.garrettarts.org.
Spring Farmer’s Market – Springs Road, Springs, PA, 8 AM to 1 PM. Held every Saturday from May 25 through September 21, 2019, 8 AM to 1 PM. Featuring fresh produce, antiques and crafts as well as flea market items. Free admission and parking. Visit www.springspa.org for info.
Mountain Fresh Farmers Market – Mountain Fresh Pavilion, downtown Oakland, 10 AM to 1 PM through October. Our old-fashioned market features fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, fresh and dried herbs, baked goods, jams & jellies, fresh eggs, grassfed meats, handmade crafts and more. Www.mountainfresh.org
Music at Penn Alps presents Jenny Wilson Jazz Qurtet — Great Hall at Penn Alps, Grantsville, 7 PM. The Jenny Wilson Quartet plays original music and select jazz standards from the classic and modern jazz repertoire. Tickets are $20 and are available online at www.musicatpennalps.org.
Sunday, August 11
Mt. Top Saddle Club Horse Show — Garrett County Fair Grounds, 8 AM. Offers competition classes for riders of all ages/experience, in both English and western riding and games classes. $6/class entry fee, $10/horse ground fee. MTSC membership not required. No admission fee for spectators. Refreshments and some seating available. Info available through our FB page or by calling 301-616-2310 or 443-987-4413.
8th Annual Cruise-In for Hospice “Art Beckman Memorial” — NuFinish Collision Center, Mt. Lake Park, 10 AM to 3 PM, registration begins at 9 AM. Bring your muscle car, pumped up truck or motorcycle to our 8th Annual Cruise-In. DJ all day by Sounds Fun Entertainment. Food and bake sale all day with all proceeds going to Garrett County Hospice. The first 100 participants will receive a dash plaque and a T-shirt or hat and a goody bag. Raffles all day…you do not have to be present to win. Spectator parking at Long Branch Saloon, across the road. Come spend the day with friends. Entry fee by donation only…all proceeds go to Garrett County Hospice. Free admission to spectators. For information, contact Sheila Davis at 301-334-4727.
Monday, August 12
Welcome Party with Live Music— Honi-Honi, Deep Creek Lake, 6 PM. Welcome to our new visitors staying for the week (and old friends too). Stop by and enjoy live entertainment, giveaways, light snacks and allow us to introduce you to our family of businesses. www.honi-honi.com.
Movie Night in the Yurts at Wisp Resort — Grab the family and your blanket to take in a Monday Movie Night at Wisp Resort. To make the experience more magical, the movies will be shown in a Yurt in Sundown Village at Wisp Resort. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Visit wispresort.com for show times and movie titles.
LIVE MUSIC
Thursday, August 8
Black Bear: Karaoke by Music Express, 8
Honi-Honi: Honi House Band, 8
Friday, August 9
Black Bear: The Masons, 6; DJ Thoro, 10
Harbor Bar: Jason Shaw, 6-8
Honi-Honi: Terah Crawford Band, 4; Southpaw, 9
Little Yough: Music Festival Cold Chocolate, 7
MoonShadow: The Soundmen, 8
Saturday, August 10
Black Bear: Paul Burger, 6; DJ Thoro, 10
Harbor Bar: Jimmy Flanigan, 3-6
Honi-Honi: The Shades, 1:30; Toga Party with Surrender Dorothy, 9
MoonShadow: Terah Crawford Band, 8
Sunday, August 11
Honi-Honi: Sunday Fun Day w/ Double Take, 2; Good Guys Duo, 7
MoonShadow: Gilbert Lee, Noon
Monday, August 12
Honi-Honi: Welcome Party w/ Time Flies, 6