Saturday, Dec. 27
Auditions for new band
Singers and musicians who play drums, electric or bass guitars, steel guitar, fiddle, keyboards or accordion are invited to audition for a cover band playing mostly country and '80s music. Meet at 3 p.m. Maloo's Pub & Grille, 11353 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown. E-mail kennylee@innernet.net.
Local artists
Meet Sue Parker from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; and Chris Shingler from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28. Mansion House, City Park, Hagerstown. Free. Call 301-797-6813.
Railroad club open house
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Displays include Thomas the Tank Engine, Christmas trains and a layout built of Legos. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, and Wednesday, Jan. 14. Cumberland Valley Model Railroad Club, 440 Nelson St. Free. Call Bill Robinson at 717-264-3081 or 717-263-6447 or go to www.cvmrrc.com.
Prayer drumming circle
FREDERICK, Md. - Experience the fun and power of the drumming circle for the entire family. No drumming or music experience necessary, extra drums available. 6:30 p.m. Unity in Frederick, 1 W. Ninth St. Free. Call 301-846-0868 or go to www.drumspirits.com.
Tunes about life
BRUNSWICK, Md. - John Chowning performs. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Beans in the Belfry, 122 W. Potomac St. Call 301-834-7178 or go to www.beansinthebelfry.com.
Sunday, Dec. 28
Greyhound adoption day
FREDERICK, Md. - Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue hosts the event. Visit with available greyhounds. Noon to 2 p.m. Two Paws Up!, 15 S. Carroll St. Call 301-668-7704 or go to www.twopawsup.biz.
Williamsport Christmas church tour
WILLIAMSPORT - Several area churches are open from 2 to 4 p.m.; other churches are open from 4 to 6 p.m. A Riverview Cemetery Memorial Illumination is held during the event. $5 per person. Proceeds benefit the restoration of Riverview Cemetery. Tickets are available at all churches on the tour. Call Joan Knode at 301-223-7229.
Jazz music
BRUNSWICK, Md. - Saxophonist Rasun Jones and friends perform. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beans in the Belfry, 122 W. Potomac St. Call 301-834-7178 or go to www.beansinthebelfry.com.
Blues and folk music
BRUNSWICK, Md. - Tomy Wright performs. 3 to 5 p.m. Beans in the Belfry, 122 W. Potomac St. Call 301-834-7178 or go to www.beansinthebelfry.com.
Monday, Dec. 29
Historic houses of worship
FREDERICK, Md. - Candlelight tour of historic houses of worship. 4 to 9 p.m. For a complete listing of churches included and for other information, call 301-600-4047. Frederick Visitor Center, 19 E. Church St., is open until 9 p.m. Call 301-600-4047.
New Year's Eve
Secrest Memorial Sing
The concert features The Masters, The Gospel Strings, Driven For Him and Morning Star Singers. 7 to 11 p.m. Heritage Academy auditorium, Walnut Point Road, west of Hagerstown. Freewill offering. Food will be available. Call 301-733-9365.
New Year's Eve Make Me Laugh
KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. - Featuring Chad Beadle and others. $25 to $100. 9 p.m. show. Georgia Boy Café & Lounge, 3058 Charles Town Road, W.Va. 9. Call 240-367-5052 or 304-262-0422.
