Come to Christian Beginnings Preschool of Saint John Vianney’s open house to learn how kids prepare for kindergarten with math, reading, science, history and Christianity. 9:15am-noon and 12:45-3:30pm at the school, 105 Vianney Ln., Prince Frederick: 410-535-0223; www.sjvchurch.net/preschool. 

  As the stars walk down the Oscar’s red carpet, you can walk down the Annapolis Film Festival’s red carpet. Dress in designer outfits and tuxes for the Film Festival’s inaugural to watch the Oscars and enjoy an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a live auction, a few surprises and first sales of tickets for the Festival (March 21-24). Red Carpet event 7pm-midnight at Lowes Annapolis Hotel, West St. $125; rsvp: www.annapolisfilmfestival.net. 

  The life and achievements of judge and statesman Francis Biddle, subject of Colonial Players’ current play Trying, are assessed by Brian van Demark, professor of History at the U.S. Naval Academy, and retired judge James Robinson. 4:30pm at Colonial Players,108 East St., Annapolis. $20 w/discounts; rsvp: 410-268-7373; www.thecolonialplayers.com.

  Learn to create beautiful container gardens for your home at Homestead Gardens’ workshop. 10-11am at Davidsonville: 410-798-5000; 2-3:30pm at Severna Park: 410-384-7966. $5; rsvp: www.homesteadgardens.com.