The professional Ballet Theatre of Maryland dances the Frontier: The War of 1812 in honor of the war’s bicentennial, using letters from women of the time and multimedia to illustrate major events. Come early to hear about the history of the war (2:30pm). 3pm at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. $25 w/discounts; rsvp: 410-224-5644; www.balletmaryland.org.