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Plays, Dancing, Discount Dining and More in Howard County this Weekend

Here are some fun things to do around town with the family this weekend.

Where/When: Various restaurants in Howard County, Jul 23, 2012 - Aug 03, 2012

Why to go:  Many of Howard County's independent restaurants will be offering special meals at special prices.

Pricing: See our for participating restaurants and specials.

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Where/When: 3655 Church Rd, Ellicott City, MD, Saturday, July 28, 2012, Pre-show discussion starts at 7:00 p.m. / Pride and Prejudice starts at 8:00 p.m.

Why to go:  The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company ventures into the 19thcentury world of Jane Austen for this outdoor performance. Pre-show discussion with CSC’s Pride and Prejudice Dramaturg, Erin Bone Steele.

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Pricing: $36.00

Where/When:   Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main Street, Laurel, MD, Friday, July 27, 2012 – Sunday, August 19, 2012,  8:00 p.m.  

Why to go:  Experience the story of young love and feuding families, this famous story will be full of action and music.

Pricing: $15.00

Where/When:   6109 Rockburn Branch Park Dr, Elkridge, MDFriday, August 17, 2012, 7:00 pm

Why to go:  Check out the blues band Bad Influence will play during the Department of Recreation and Parks' "Concerts in the Park" series.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair. There will be free Edy's ice cream while supplies last.

Pricing: FREE 

Where/When:   US 1 Flea Market, 7540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD, Saturday, July 28, 2012, 8:00 a.m.

Why to go:  Buy everything from clothing to fowl at this outdoor-indoor flea market.

Pricing: FREE 

Where/When:  Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, 6275 Old Washington Rd., Friday, July 27, 2012, 7:15 pm

Why to go:  Come Out and Win!

Bingo Packages:

These BINGO Packages include:  Admission and 2 books (6 cards) of 5 Specials and 1 Jackpot 6 Card Package - $10 9 Card Package $12.

These BINGO Packages include:  Admission and 4 books (12 cards) of 5 Special and 1 Jackpot 12 Card Package - $17 15 Card Package - $19 18 Card Package - $20

These BINGO Package include: Admission and 5 books (15 cards) of 5 Specials and 1 Jackpot 24 Card Package - $26 30 Card Package - $30.

Additional books of 5 Specials: 1 book (3 cards)-$4 2 books (6 cards)-$8 3 books (9 cards) $12"Pot-of-Gold" - $1 Jackpot (3 cards) - $1 Early Birds (3 cards of game) - $2

Pricing: $10.00

Where/When:   Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD 20763, Sunday, July 29, 2012, 3:00 p.m.

Why to go:  Spend two hours taking the Terrapin Challenge. Then reward yourself with a mouth-watering choice of six entrees paired with hearty samples of six different Rams Head Tavern Beers or wine.

Pricing: $69.95 plus tax

Where/When: 10221 Wincopin Cir Ste 100, Columbia, Friday, July 20, 2012, 6:30 p.m.

Why to go:  The Columbia Association's Lakefront Summer Festival is sponsored by the Columbia Association and held on the lawn at the Columbia Town Center Lakefront off Little Patuxent Pkwy. No admission fee is charged. Parking is free.

Sunday concerts begin at 6:30 pm and all other concerts begin at 8 pm and end by 10 pm.

Every Friday there will be free dance instruction with music will be held under the People Tree at Town Center Lakefront, from 6:30-8pm. When the dance session ends — the movie begins!

Movies begin at dusk (about 8:30 pm). All films are rated (G) unless otherwise noted.

No glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Rain Cancellation: 410-715-3127

Pricing: FREE

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