Friday Music: Moxie Blues Band

We are kicking off the weekend with the Moxie Blues Band!
The Moxie Blues Band plays a unique variety of music covering a wide range of blues, blues rock, southern rock and a bit of funk/motown for good measure.

Enjoy the music while dining on one of the restaurant patios or order take-out for a picnic on the plaza.

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged. Dancing shoes suggested.

Friday Music: Out of Order

Join us for a marvelous night of fun with hyper-local band Out of Order!

Out of Order plays everything from big band to classic rock, alternative to pop, ballads to modern rock.

Enjoy the music while dining on one of the restaurant patios or picnic on the plaza. Don’t forget dessert!

Free – all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged.

Friday Music: Daisy Road Band – CANCELED

DUE TO THE STORMS AND POSSIBLE FLOODING EXPECTED TONIGHT, THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Welcome the weekend with Daisy Road on the plaza!

Back for their second summer at the Commons, Daisy Road is a four-piece band with classic rock, soul, and funk influences.

Enjoy the music while dining on one of the restaurant patios or have a take-out picnic!

Free: all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged.

Friday Music: Domenic Cicala & Thensome

It’s been a couple years, but we’re delighted to welcome Domenic Cicala & Thensome back to the Commons!
Playing rock/Americana, Domenic Cicala & Thensome is a great way to start the weekend!

Enjoy the music while dining on one of the restaurant patios or picnic on the plaza.

Free – all are welcome.
Blankets and chairs encouraged.

 

Friday Music: Alternate Crossing CANCELED

DUE TO THE STORMY WEATHER FORECAST FOR THIS EVENING, THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Welcome the weekend with Alternate Crossing on the plaza!
Alternate Crossing plays a variety of rock covers ranging from the Beatles, Black Keys, and Van Morrison to Jack Johnson and Oasis.

Enjoy the music while dining on one of the restaurant patios or have a take-out picnic!

Free: all are welcome.
Chairs and blankets encouraged.

Friday Music: The Viper Brothers

Join your friends and neighbors for The Viper Brothers’ at the Commons!

The Viper Brothers play covers of 90s and 2000s rock and alternative bands.
They meld their diverse musical tastes and impart artistic interpretation to their sets to deliver engaging, high energy performances.

Enjoy the music from one of our restaurant patios or get take-out and have a picnic on the plaza!

Free – all are welcome.
Blankets and chairs encouraged.

Friday Music: Gary & the Groove

Come out for some music and fun on the plaza with Gary & the Groove!
A good time rock & roll band, Gary & the Groove will make it a great night at the Commons.

Take-out makes a great plaza picnic, or eat on one of the restaurant patios while enjoying the music.

Free – all are welcome.
Blankets and chairs are encouraged.

Earth Day Celebration 2025

Join us to celebrate Earth and green living!

This year our annual Earth Day celebration will include environmental non-profits, local farmers, green-minded crafters and businesses, renewable energy companies,… and an electric vehicle display and EV owners meet-up.

Confirmed participants include:

BGE
Blue Gables Farm
Civic Works
Dee-lightfully Soft
Edesiagurl
Green Grove
HatTree Nursery
Howard Astronomy League
Howard County Beekeepers Association
HoCo Climate Action
Howard County Master Gardeners – Grow It Eat It
Howard County Master Gardeners – Native Plants
MD Volt
Maryland Tesla Owners Club
One Rock Farm
OutsideIn Designs
Raw Blossom
The Roving Radish
The Salvaged Stitch
Setas Mushrooms
Serene Lavender Farm
Tucker’s Pond & Predatory Plants
Wilde Lake Botanicals
YOLO Health & Wellness
Youth Climate Institute

 

If you will be bringing your electric vehicle, please register on the Commons’ page on the Drive Electric Earth Day website

 

April Spring Preview Farmers Market

Join us on the plaza for an early spring preview of the farmers market season ahead!
Many familiar vendors will be there, as well as several new ones.

*Please note: our farmers market are shifting an hour earlier and will be 9am-1pm this year.

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, or made in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet and savory treats, locally grown flowers, interesting beverages, and handmade crafts.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Money Market again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits for purchases at the market, up to $10 in matching per person per day.

Confirmed vendors:
Alder & Ash Woodworkers: woodworked items for kitchen & home
Apricity Flowers: fresh flowers & more
Blue Gables Farm: fresh flowers & succulents
Chez Tania: Mediterranean savories
Cloth & Bristle: eco-friendly cleaning products
Dimitri Olive Oil: Greek olives, infused oils, & more
Fulton Farm to Table: meats, eggs, & farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres, LLC: local meats, eggs, and raw milk for pets
JWS Woodshop: local woodworking
Knit & Knibble: gluten-free baked goods
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
Mike’s Gelato: gelato
MudPlay Art: functional pottery
One Rock Farm: vegetables & herbs
Rob & Son’s Bakehouse: English muffins, croissants, & more
The Salvaged Stitch: upcycled textile wonders
Setas Mushrooms LLC: mushrooms
Serene Lavender Farm: all things locally grown lavender
Tucker’s Pond & Predatory plants: carnivorous plants
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits
Victorious Pies: assorted fruit pies

 

 

March Spring Preview Farmers Market

Join us on the plaza for an early spring preview of the farmers market season ahead!
Many familiar vendors will be there!

*Please note: our farmers market are shifting an hour earlier and will be 9am-1pm this year.

Everything sold at our market is grown, raised, or made in the Chesapeake region. You’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, sweet and savory treats, locally grown flowers, interesting beverages, and handmade crafts.

The Commons is pleased to be partnering with Maryland Money Market again this year. MMM matches SNAP and FMNP benefits for purchases at the market – up to $30 per market!

Confirmed vendors:
Alder & Ash Woodworks: woodworked items for kitchen & home
Chez Tania: Mediterranean savories
Dimitri Olive Oil: Greek olives, infused oils, & more
Fulton Farm to Table: meats, eggs, farm crafts
Great Harvest Bread Co.: sweet & savory baked goods
Hensing’s Hilltop Acres: eggs, meats, & raw milk for pets
JWS Woodshop: woodworked items for home & garden
Metro Microgreens: microgreens
Setas Mushrooms LLC: mushrooms
The Salvaged Stitch: upcycled textile wonders
Serene Lavender Farm: all things locally grown lavender
Trendy Smells: hand-poured sculpture & container candles
Twin Valley Distillers & Brewery: assorted spirits
Wilde Lake Botanicals: handmade bodycare products