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Weekend Planner: Live Music, Chili Cookoff

Patch rounded up some things to do around Bowie and nearby areas for the weekend of March 2-4.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Bowie Patch found a few ideas listed on the events calendar.

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Live Music

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When/Where: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the

Why Go? Enjoy sounds of Americana, Dixieland, jazz and rockabilly with the Hot Buttered Nuggets on Friday night and some soul, R&B, jazz and funk with The Exclusives on Saturday.

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Cost: $5 cover fee on Saturday

The Lion in Winter

When/Where: 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. on Sunday at Bowie Playhouse at

Why Go? "This piece of historical fiction is billed as a comedy and the smart and biting dialogue of this dysfunctional family makes it worthy of the title," according to the website of 2nd Star Productions.

Cost: $20 general admission, $17 for seniors (60 and older) and full-time students

Summer Camp Fair

When/Where: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the at 273 Hilltop Ln. in Annapolis

Why Go? Learn about camps for all ages and interests in one place at this annual event sponsored by Chesapeake Family.

Cost: Free

When/Where: 5:45-8 p.m. Saturday at

Why Go? Bring your champion chili and prizes will be awarded for best, healthiest and hottest chili! Church will supply chili fixins, cornbread, salad, chips, buns and hot dogs and dessert.

Cost: $10 offering per person, sixth-graders and younger are free with a maximum cost of $25 per family; all proceeds benefit Hunger Relief


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