Community Calendar

Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to welcome Kanepo Ka Lua, the museum’s new Western cardinal marker, to Washington, DC with a hoʻolauleʻa (Hawaiian celebration). Free, Saturday, May 16, 11 AM–5 PM.

Bring the whole family to celebrate Kanepo Ka Lua with curator tours, music by The Aloha Boys, hula performances by Halau Hoʻomau I ka Wai Ola O Hawaiʻi, kapa workshops with Page Chang, and other hands-on activities. Visit AmericanIndian.si.edu/calendar for the event’s schedule.

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.

Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.

Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades K through 5

Performances Dates:
Friday, May 15 at 6pm
Saturday, May 16 at 2pm
Sunday, May 17 at 1pm

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.

Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.

Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades K through 5

Performances Dates:
Friday, May 15 at 6pm
Saturday, May 16 at 2pm
Sunday, May 17 at 1pm

Doomsday 2026 is the fifth annual 24-hour livestream of Poe’s iconic writings, and a celebration of the writer's artistic roots in Baltimore. The event kicks off on May 16, 2026 at noon, and ends on noon the next day.

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Produced by The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre and streamed on YouTube, this fifth anniversary Doomsday readathon will take place at In the Dark Circus Arts, in Baltimore’s historic Pigtown neighborhood.

Considered one of the greatest works of twentieth-century American theatre, Edward Albee’s Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a 1962, Pulitzer-prize winning play depicting two couples gathering for drinks. What begins as polite conversation quickly spirals into something darker. Secrets, illusions, and emotional warfare collide with razor-sharp wit. As the games intensify, the line between truth and fiction blurs, leaving no one unscathed.

Arthur and Friends Make a Musical!
Book and Lyrics by John Maclay
Music and Lyrics by Brett Ryback
Based on the Arthur book series by Marc Brown

Directed by Zack Callis
Choreographed by Kiersten Gasemy

Run time: Around one (1) hour and fifteen (15) minutes with no intermission.
This show is appropriate for audiences of all ages.

About: Mr. Ratburn's class is putting on a show – but Arthur's not so sure he's ready! With help from his family and friends, Arthur learns that being yourself is the best part of any performance. A fun, feel-good musical for the whole family!

WAX featuring DJ Hoppa - The Palmer Squares - The Grilled Lincolns - Black Angel Down - G2 at Thde 8x10

This is an 18+ event.
Presented by The 8x10.

Join the murder mystery experience that puts YOU in the spotlight. This comedic dinner theater show is the killer game everyone’s dying to play. Don’t let this unforgettable event pass you by!
At this event like no other, you’ll play along as a detective or play a part as a suspect in the crime. Work with other guests to crack the case over a mouthwatering three-course meal, and discover whodunnit before the killer gets away! Mingle and connect with other teams and intriguing suspects, discover clues, uncover shocking secrets, and unleash your inner child’s imagination during this interactive comedic experience. But watch out! The killer could be anyone… even YOU!
Participate in a new mystery every month! From the glitz of 1930s Hollywood in “Best Laid Plans” to the roaring 1920s with “Death of a Gangster,” each event offers unforgettable thrills. Boogie at a 1950s sock hop, solve a 90s crime in “Good Riddance,” or celebrate the season with “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year.” Whether it's a billionaire’s masquerade, a 1980s bash, or a chilling wedding-themed whodunit, there’s a unique mystery waiting for you. Mark your calendar and join the fun. Each month brings a fresh adventure.

Riotous Youth is back and better than ever!
This May we celebrate Riotous Youth's triumphant return to Frederick's theatre scene with Romeo and Juliet: A Riotous Youth Schowcase, their first offering since 2019. Join us in supporting the young theatre artists (ages 9–15) performing all the roles in this 90 minute adaptation of Shakespeare's beautiful comedy-tragedy about youth, agency, and all-consuming love!
Performances run May 15th and 16th at Sky Stage.

Considered one of the greatest works of twentieth-century American theatre, Edward Albee’s Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a 1962, Pulitzer-prize winning play depicting two couples gathering for drinks. What begins as polite conversation quickly spirals into something darker. Secrets, illusions, and emotional warfare collide with razor-sharp wit. As the games intensify, the line between truth and fiction blurs, leaving no one unscathed.