The Strand Theater Company — 1823 N. Charles St., presents Friends and Neighbors Festival, June 1–19, a forum for new work by emerging playwrights. Each show costs $5. A full-festival pass costs $20. Go to http://www.strandtheatercompany.org.

Friends of the Roland Park Water Tower — presents Tunes at the Tower, Roland Avenue and University Parkway, June 4, noon-3 p.m. Live music, food and activities for children. Email Chris McSherry at McShopkins@aol.com.

Charles Village Garden Walk — a self-guided tour of 30 backyard gardens south of 29th Street is June 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Wyman Park Dell, Charles and 29th Street. Admission is $10 at the Garden Walk booth. Go to http://www.charlesvillagefestival.com or call Beverly Fink at 410-366-4157.

Fundraising Day — sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, is June 6 at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore, 300 Light St. Representatives from nonprofits across Maryland will gather for a full day of learning, roundtable discussions and workshops. To register for the conference, go to http://www.afpmaryland.org.

Village Learning Place — 2521 St. Paul St., hosts "An Abundant and Fruitful Land: An Overview of Human Use of the Chesapeake Throughout History" with Henry Miller of the Maryland Humanities Council, June 8, 7-9 p.m. Call 410-235-2210 or go to vlpnews@villagelearningplace.org.

Hampden Branch Library — 3641 Falls Road, hosts World Oceans Day, June 8, 4 p.m., for ages 3-12, featuring stories, songs and crafts. Cal 410-396-6043.

Greek Folk Festival — is June 9, 3-11 p.m.; June 10-11, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and June 12, noon-11 p.m., at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 520 Ponca St., with music, dancers, food and crafts. Free. Go to http://www.greekfolkfestival.org or call 410-633-5020.

Quarter Auction — to raise money for roller skates for Roosevelt Park Recreation Center, is June 10, 7-9 p.m., at the center, 1221 W. 36th St. Paddles cost $3 or 2 for $5. Raffles will also be available. Go to ourreccouncil@gmail.com.