Free
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 PM
Curious Iguana presents: Shannon Hale
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Author and illustrator discussion of Dream Big, followed by questions and book signing.
Free
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2026-09
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Thu, Sep 17 5:00 PM
Alive @ Five
Carroll Creek Amphitheater
Outdoor happy hour with live music, local food and craft beverages.
All dates & admission ages
- Thu, Sep 17 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 21+
- Thu, Sep 24 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 21+
$5 entry
education
Thu, Sep 17 7:00 PM
Connect Beyond the Stage Music Industry Networking Workshop
New Spire Arts
Music industry panel, audience questions and networking activities.
$15
lifestyle
Sat, Sep 19 7:30 PM
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick
Brewer's Alley Restaurant
Guided evening walking tour exploring Frederick's ghost stories.
All dates & admission ages
- Sat, Sep 19 · 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
$17
education
Sat, Sep 19 7:30 PM
Intellectual Property: Chuck Todd
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Conversation with journalist Chuck Todd followed by audience questions.
education
Mon, Sep 21 6:30 PM
Improv Class
New Spire Arts
Michael Harris teaches improvisation through scenes, characters and collaborative exercises.
All dates & admission ages
- Mon, Sep 21 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · 18+
- Mon, Sep 28 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · 18+
- Mon, Oct 5 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · 18+
- Mon, Oct 19 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · 18+
- Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · 18+
$210 full course
food
Wed, Sep 23 1:30 PM
A Tasting: Telling Stories Through Chocolate
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Open Book Chocolates is a small, Maryland-based, women-owned business specializing in handmade, bean-to-bar, fair trade, craft chocolate bars with literary-inspired flavors. Their signature flavors embody the stories, characters, and themes of our favorite classics! Hear their story and try some specialty chocolates.
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events
Sat, Sep 26 7:00 PM
Ancients & Aliens Gala
Delaplaine Arts Center
Annual fundraiser with food, music, dancing and a silent art auction.
$125
Free
Sat, Oct 3 12:00 PM
Centennial Kickoff
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Open house with live entertainment, silent film shorts and family activities.
Free
events
Sat, Oct 3 7:30 PM
The Cocoanuts (1929)
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Screening of the Marx Brothers' first feature film. At Weinberg Center for the Arts.
Standard $8; listed discounts $6
events
Sun, Oct 4 4:00 PM
African Suites
New Spire Arts
National String Symphonia orchestral concert celebrating African musical traditions.
Standard $35; senior $30; student $15; under 12 free
events
Thu, Oct 8 7:30 PM
Don't Look Now (1973)
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Screening of the psychological thriller Don't Look Now. At Weinberg Center for the Arts.
See organizer
events
Thu, Oct 8 7:30 PM
Las Áñez
New Spire Arts
Twin sisters perform original Latin American songs. At New Spire Arts.
See organizer
events
Fri, Oct 9 8:00 PM
The Hot Sardines
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Classic jazz performance by The Hot Sardines. At Weinberg Center for the Arts.
Standard $25–35
Free
Sat, Oct 10 11:00 AM
World Heritage Festival
Carroll Creek Park
Cultural performances, international food and an arts-and-crafts marketplace.
Free
events
Sat, Oct 10 8:00 PM
David Sedaris
Weinberg Center for the Arts
An evening with humor writer David Sedaris. At Weinberg Center for the Arts.
Standard $40–50
events
Sun, Oct 11 7:30 PM
Luther Relives
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Luther Vandross tribute performance featuring William Smooth Wardlaw.
Standard $45–65; VIP $85; VIP bundle $110
Free
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 PM
Curious Iguana Presents: Anna North
Frederick Book Arts Center
Anna North discusses Bog Queen with Holly Smith, followed by questions and book signing.
Free
events
Fri, Oct 16 6:30 PM
72 Film Fest
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Short-film screenings and awards from the 72-hour filmmaking challenge.
All dates & admission ages
Standard $15; student $12
events
Thu, Oct 22 7:30 PM
FJS All Stars
New Spire Arts
Live jazz performance in the DMV Jazz Series. At New Spire Arts.
Standard $22
events
Thu, Oct 22 7:30 PM
Gold Diggers of 1933
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Centennial Film Series screening of Gold Diggers of 1933. At Weinberg Center for the Arts.
See organizer
events
Fri, Oct 23 7:30 PM
An Evening with C.S. Lewis
Weinberg Center for the Arts
One-man stage play exploring C.S. Lewis's life and relationships.
Standard $55; senior $27.50
events
Sat, Oct 24 7:30 PM
TOAST – The Best of Bread
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Live tribute to the music of Bread. At Weinberg Center for the Arts.
$35–65
lifestyle
Sun, Oct 25 12:00 PM
Drag Bingo: Ghoulish Gallery
Steinhardt Brewing Company
Halloween drag performances, bingo and a costume contest supporting The Frederick Center.
$55
Free
Tue, Oct 27 7:00 PM
Mary Roach
Weinberg Center for the Arts
An evening with author Mary Roach. At Weinberg Center for the Arts.
Free; ticket required
events
Wed, Oct 28 7:30 PM
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Silent horror film screening with live Wurlitzer accompaniment by Tedde Gibson.
Standard $15; listed discounts $10
events
Fri, Oct 30 7:00 PM
Haunted Manor
Weinberg Center for the Arts
Loudoun Ballet Performing Arts Company presents a supernatural story about two siblings and an inherited manor.
All dates & admission ages
Standard $40; child/student $35
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