In the county
"Stage Door" three-act play
Synopsis: A group of 30 theater aficionados ages 13-18 from throughout the region have combined to put on a summer comedy three-act set in a New York City boarding house.
When: 7 p.m. Friday and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster
Admission: $7 for general admission and $5 for Carroll County Arts Council members, students or seniors.
Information: 410-848-7272 or http://www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org
In the region
Sugarland's "In Your Hands" Tour
Synopsis: Country music's top duo heads to our area. Former "American Idol" runner-up Lauren Alaina is one of the opening acts. Westminster High and McDaniel College graduate Adam Silverman is her touring drummer.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Dr., Bristow, Va.
Admission: $30-$80
Information: 703-754-6400 or http://www.livenation.com
Vans Warped Tour 2012
Synopsis: The Warped Tour is back with dozens of bands with Taking Back Sunday and All Time Low headlining.
When: 11 a.m. Tuesday
Where: Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia
Admission: $36
Information: 410-715-5550 or http://www.vanswarpedtour.com
Launch of Common Ground on Seminary Ridge
Synopsis: After two weeks on campus at McDaniel College in Westminster earlier this month, Common Ground on the Hill debuts in Gettysburg, Pa., this weekend for a keynote address, art, music and lecture classes, a concert and dance.
When: Noon-11 p.m. Saturday. Concert at 4 p.m. Dance from 9:30-11 p.m.
Where: Lutheran Theological Seminary, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, Pa.
Admission: Registration and admission for entire event is $50. Admission to dance only is $8.
Information: http://www.commongroundonthehill.org