The Sundays at Three concert series returns this weekend with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra violinist Wonju Kim and several other musicians on hand to close the season Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. in Columbia's historic Christ Episcopal Church (6800 Oakland Mills Road, opposite Dobbin Road). Kim will perform with her sisters, Wonhi Kim on cello and Wonmi Kim on piano. Also performing will be Kim's brother-in-law Willem Blokbergen, who is the concertmaster of the Bologna (Italy) Symphony Orchestra. Rounding out the bill will be BSO assistant principal violist Noah Chaves and BSO principal double bass Robert Barney.

The group will perform Mendelssohn's Piano Sextet in D, Op. 110, and Schubert's "Trout" Quintet, Op. 114. Admission is $15 general, $10 for unaccompanied full-time students, and free for anyone under age 18 accompanied by an adult. Call 410-992-0145 or go to www.SundaysAtThree.org.

Songwriters alive

The Music Matters Songwriters Showcase will feature David Stein, Bob Brill and Woody Lissauer Sat., May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Mad City Columbia, 10801 Hickory Ridge Road. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Call 410-964-8671.

Folk times two

Lucy Kaplansky performs this Thu., May 15, 8 p.m. at Baldwin's Station & Pub in Sykesville (7618 Main St.). Kaplansky has become a mainstay in the folk scene over the past decade and is touring in support of her new CD, "Over the Hills." Admission is $20. Call 410-795-1041.

Live 'n' local

Moe Stringz will play acoustic rock Fri., May 16 at 9 p.m. at Michael's Pub in Columbia. Call 410-290-7878. Due Process plays rock 'n' roll covers Fri., May 16, 9:30 p.m., at the Columbia Ale House (8775 Cloudleap Court). Call 410-730-7221.

Thrill will play modern rock covers Sat., May 17, 10 p.m., at Nottingham's in Columbia. Call 410-290-0077. Kevin Driscoll will play rock and blues Sat., May 17, 9 p.m., at the Judge's Bench Pub in Ellicott City. Call 410-465-3497.

David LaFleur will perform as part of the Columbia Association's Lakefront Lunchtime concert series Wed., May 21, noon-2 p.m., at Lake Kittamaqundi. Call 410-715-3104.

auditions

Calling all actors

The Baltimore Theatre Alliance will hold its 13th annual auditions Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Mon., May 19, 6-9 p.m., at CENTERSTAGE, 700 N. Calvert St. in Baltimore. This event gives local actors the opportunity to audition for the majority of Baltimore-area theatres at once. Actors will get two minutes to showcase their talent and an accompanist is provided for actors who wish to sing on Saturday. Call 410-662-9945 or go to www.baltimoreperforms.org.

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