Wednesday, August 21
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.
Stage Wisp Outdoor Concert Series — The Remedy, 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 22
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, August 23
Little Yough Summer Music Festival — Featuring Blended Reality. 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 24
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. This morning’s artist will be Betsy Viola talking about Spinning. 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
Country Fest & Auction — Garrett County Fairgrounds, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. This family event features quilts, home decor, children’s activities, gospel music, demonstration of country skills, and plenty of good food. Free parking and admission. For information call 301-501-2039 or email misschristi@verizon.net.
Paint Out (Plein Aire) — Spruce Forest Artisan Village, 8 AM – 4 PM. Join us for this free event. Registration starts at 8 AM at the Annie Stanton House. Artists are encouraged to bring their own easels and may bring frames for their canvas if desired. Paint until 3:30 PM then bring your work to be judged. All ages and skills levels are welcome. www.spruceforest.org.
Miami Vice & Little Havana — Location to be revealed, 7 – 10 PM. Nothing says “fiesta” like the nightlife and intrigue of Miami Vice. A classic eighties and salsa soundtrack, raving pastels, and flavors of Little Havana will take us back to the decade of “indulgence”. Visit OaklandAEDistric.com for tickets. All proceeds benefit future Oakland A&E programming.
Live Music
Wednesday, August 21
Stage Wisp: The Remedy, 6
Thursday, August 22
Black Bear: Karaoke by Music Express, 8
Honi-Honi: Karaoke, 8
Friday, August 23
Black Bear: Kelly Lynott, 6; DJ Thoro, 10
Harbor Bar: Ronnie Burroughs, 6-8
Honi-Honi: Hy-5, 4; Kenton Sitch Band, 9
Little Yough Music Festival: Blended Reality, 7
MoonShadow: Black King Coal, 8
Saturday, August 24
Black Bear: Baer Bones, 6; Savage Road, 10
Harbor Bar: Chip Burkey, 3-6
Honi-Honi: Original Fantasys, 1:30; 80’s Night with 80’s Enough, 9
MoonShadow: Campfire Gypsies, 8
Sunday, August 25
Honi-Honi: Sunday Funday w/ Pat & TJ, 2; Lloyd Dobler Duo, 7
MoonShadow: Eli Helbig, Noon