around town

April 24-May 17

‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St., Laurel

Little Shop of Horrors is a comedy horror rock musical, by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. The music features the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown. Performances are weekends through May 17. ($) Call 301-617-9906, www.laurelmillplayhouse.org

April 25

Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel

Hear live music, stroll among vendors of fine arts, handmade items and more, and see a variety of art exhibits. Festival is free; tea is $13/person. Call 301-377-7817 or visit www.history.pgparks.com

April 25

Shearing and Fiber Day

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Old Maryland Farm, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro

Join the workers at the Old Maryland Farm for their annual shearing of the sheep and llama. Free. Call 301-218-6770, or visit www.pgparks.com

April 25

Nature Fair

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton

Explore wildlife and nature at the open-house style annual event. Enjoy games, crafts a magic show and much more. Free. Call 301-297-4575 or visit www.pgparks.com

April 25

Savor Bowie Food, Wine & Music Festival

11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Bowie Town Center, 15606 Emerald Way, Bowie

Enjoy food and wine tastings, vendors, artisans, an antique car show, live entertainment and more, benefiting “Concerts for Causes Inc., a non-profit organization raising funds to give musical instruments to students in underprivileged communities. Admission is free. Call 301-332-8318, or visit www.concertsforcausesinc.org.