"H.M.S. Pinafore" 2nd Star Productions stages the operetta about a ship captain's daughter who falls in love with a lowborn sailor against her father's wishes. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m., through Nov. 19. Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Dr., Bowie. 301-832-4819. www.2ndstarproductions.com. $22, seniors and students $19.
"The Birds" The Hard Bargain Players close their stage version of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film, based on a short story by Daphne du Maurier. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Hard Bargain Farm, Amphitheater, 2001 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek. 301-292-5665. www.hbplayers.org. $10, students $8.
Jonny Grave The bluesman sings and plays traditional folk and blues music on the guitar. 8 p.m. Brentwood Arts Exchange at Gateway Arts Center, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood. 301-277-2863. arts.pgparks.com. $15.
Steven Schick The percussionist uses a variety of metal objects to tell the story of a haunted man building a strange machine. 8 p.m. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787. theclarice.umd.edu. $25, students $10.
SAT 22
The Crop Hop A cycling tour of Southern Maryland farms with food samples and a post-ride picnic. Riders can choose from four different course options. 7 a.m. Home Grown Farm Market, 21078 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park. 301-274-1922. www.crophop.com. $20-$60, lunch only $20. Registration required.
Harvest of Solomons Patrons can visit local restaurants and enjoy special menu items. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Check website for participating venues. 443-722-5966. www.solomonsmaryland.com. Tasting tickets $4 each.
Bluegrass for Hospice Mountain Faith headlines the eighth annual outdoor musical fundraiser for the Hospice of St. Mary's Hospice House. Enjoy performances by local and national bluegrass bands, raffles, silent auction, vendors and more. Nonperishable food items will be collected to benefit Helping Hands Food Pantry in Hollywood. Noon-8 p.m. Flat Iron Farm, Highway to Heaven Lane, Great Mills. 301-737-3004. www.bluegrassforhospice.com. $25.
Celebrate Charles: FallFest The fifth annual family festival shows off the best of Southern Maryland with cooking demonstrations, artisans and food vendors, animal adoptions, trick-or-treat trail walk, rides, face painting, and live music by the Balloon Nerd and Rocknoceros. Noon-4 p.m. Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Dr., Waldorf. 800-766-3386. www.charlescountymd.gov/celebratecharles. Free.
Haunted Ship Dress in costume and tour the G-rated haunted ship, followed by scary stories and sweet treats by a fire. 5:30-8 p.m. Historic St. Mary's City, Visitor Center, 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary's City. 240-895-4990. www.hsmcdigs history.org. Free, donations welcome.
Vivian Green The neo-soul singer performs original R&B and jazz music. 8 p.m. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. 301-277-1710. arts.pgparks.com. $40.
Ghosts of Sotterley: Witches in the Woods A spooky walking tour through the forest with ghosts of Sotterley's past. Parental guidance suggested. 7-9:30 p.m. Historic Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood. 301-373-2280. www.sotterley.org. $15, reservations required.
SUN 23
Zombie Invasion 5K Join other costumed zombies at the fourth annual run/walk to benefit Special Olympics Maryland. Prizes awarded for best costumes. 10 a.m. Laurel Springs Regional Park, 5940 Radio Station Rd., La Plata. zombieinvasion5k.com. $25-$30, ages 11-17 $20-$25, age 10 and younger free.
National Harbor Halloween Festivities include trick-or-treating (noon-2 p.m.), a "Howl-Loween Party and Paw-rade" at the Black Dog (11-2:30 p.m.); an outdoor screening of "Hocus Pocus" (12:30 p.m.) and a pumpkin carving contest (2 p.m.). National Harbor, 150 National Plaza, National Harbor. 877-628-5427. www.nationalharbor.com. Free.
MON 24
Shakespeare talk Sally Boyett, director of the Annapolis Shakespeare Company, discusses Shakespearean language and acting techniques. 7 p.m. Bowie Library, 15210 Annapolis Rd., Bowie. 301-262-7000. www.pgcmls.info. Free.
TUE 25
"Alice in Wonderland" Join Alice along her adventures in this stage version of the classic Lewis Carroll novel. 10:15 a.m. and noon. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. 301-277-1710. arts.pgparks.com. $8.
WED 26
"Freedomland" The San Francisco Mime Troupe performs this musical farce about the war on drugs, racial inequality and black men in America. Wednesday and Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. St. Mary's College of Maryland, Bruce Davis Theater, 18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Mary's City. 240-895-4243. www.smcm.edu. Free, reservations required.
— Compiled by Jillian S. Jarrett from staff reports
