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Now Through Sept. 28
Friday Night Live Concert Series. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Activities: Live music, food, and beverages. Bands include Joker’s Wild (Swing), Junkyard Saints (New Orleans/Zydeco), Gonzo’s Noise (80s and 90s cover band), Darryl Davis Band (Blues) and more. At Rockville Town Square, 200 East Middle Lane, Rockville. Visit www.rockvilletownsquare.com for details.
Zumba at Village Yoga. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Come join the fun at Village Yoga! Classes are held on Tuesday nights, 7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m., and Saturday mornings 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Village Yoga, 10154 River Road, Potomac. Call 301-299-1948.
Beginner’s Yoga Classes at Village Yoga. Village Yoga is adding a new Beginner’s Yoga Class on Mondays, 8-9 p.m. Continues our Thursday, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Beginner’s Gentle Flow class as well. For all new local students - $10 for the entire first week. Must be used on your first visit to the studio. Special for all yogis this month – 4-pack of classes for $48. Village Yoga, 10154 River Road, Potomac. 301-299-1948. www.villageyogayogi.com .
Now through June 23
Strathmore Unleashed. Canine-themed art exhibit at Strathmore. Opening reception on Thursday, May 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. A Yappy Hour is from 6 to 7 p.m. Well-socialized dogs are welcome in the Mansion for Yappy Hour. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Now Through Sept. 16
Wings of Fancy - Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Surround yourself with hundreds of African, Asian, Costa Rican, and North American species of butterflies flying freely inside a Conservatory. Enjoy learning about the life cycle of these amazing creatures, and what you can do to attract native caterpillars and butterflies to your backyard as we “think globally, and act locally.” Fees: $6 adults; $4 ages 3-12; or purchase a “Frequent Visitor Pass” and enjoy unlimited return visits this season. Groups of 15 or more by appointment only, call 301-962-1467 for reservations. Call 301-962-1453. www.brooksidegardens.org; Brookside Gardens South Conservatory, 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton.
Now Through Oct. 27
Bethesda Freshfarm Market. Held Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Will offer fresh fruits, vegetables, organic meats and artisan cheeses. At Norfolk Avenue, between Fairmont and St. Elmo Avenues in Bethesda. In addition, the market will feature special events. On the first Saturday of each month, Master Gardeners will table at the market to answer gardening questions. From July 7 through Aug. 11, Boordy Vineyards will be a market guest selling wines made from Maryland grown grapes. And on the last Saturday of each month a local chef will give cooking demonstrations at the market. Featured chefs include Frederik de Pue of Smith Commons; Domenico Cornacchia of Assaggi Restaurant and Mozzarella Bar; James Gee of Jaleo (Bethesda) and Debbie Amster of Nourishing Possibilities. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesa.org.
Wednesday/May 30
Singer-songwriter Flo Anito. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Part of Strathmore Art After Hours. At the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Thursday/May 31
BSO Classical Concert: Mozart and Beethoven. 8 p.m. Featuring G¸nther Herbig, conductor; Jonathan Biss, piano; Mozart: Symphony No. 40; Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3; Schubert: Symphony No. 6. At the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets range from $28 to $88 and are available through the BSO Ticket Office, 410-783-8000 or BSOmusic.org.
Slow Blues and Swing Dance. Admission is $8. Slow blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 to 11:30 p.m. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. At the Back Room, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Donna Barker at 301-634-2231 or go to info@CapitalBlues.org or www.CapitalBlues.org.
Saturday/June 2
Tommy Tune. Steps in Time, A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance. 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $28-$58 (Stars Price $25.20-$52.20). At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Private Gardens of Bethesda. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit some of the most fabulous private gardens in the Bethesda and Chevy Chase area at the height of the gardening season. Join Brookside Gardens for its second annual private garden tour for your only opportunity to visit several extraordinary, designer showcase properties — guaranteed to provide inspiration to the most avid gardeners and designers as well as garden hobbyists. Pre-register through www.ParkPASS.org. Visit one garden for $5, course # 202399, three for $15, course #202400 or all eight of the gardens for $20, course # 202401 on this exclusive tour, including one designed by Oehme van Sweden & Associates. Visit www.brooksidegardens.org or call 301-962-1402. Check-in location is McCrillis Gardens, 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda.
June 2 and 3
Washington Folk Festival. Noon to 7 p.m. Features 450 of the best musicians, storytellers, dancers and crafters from the area. The Festival has presented music and dance from India, Mongolia, North Africa, Ireland, Scotland, France, Israel, Brazil, Bulgaria, Guatemala, Iran, Turkey, Japan, Spain and from across the USA. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo
Saturday/June 2
National Trails Day. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Celebrate National Trails Day with Potomac Conservancy and REI! Join in a day of service and outdoor fun on this nationwide day of appreciation. In the morning, volunteers are needed to help restore the towpath and trails, prune back vegetation, and pick up trash near the River Center at Lock 8. Afterwards, there are children's activities and live music. The Conservancy will provide all the necessary equipment - just wear clothes that can get dirty. Contact Hannah Larson at larson@potomac.org or 301-608-1188 x205. At River Center at Lock 8, Cabin John.
Monday/June 4
30th Anniversary. 7:30 p.m. Tally Ho Toastmasters Club is hosting an Open House and Anniversary Celebration; all are welcome. At the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Meets on the First and Third Mondays of Every Month from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Visit http://tallyho.toastmastersclubs.org/.
Wednesday/June 6
Zemer Chai. 8 p.m. Tickets are $40/prefered/ $20/advance; $25/door. Heartbeats in Harmony will feature arrangements ranging from the 17th century to contemporary settings, with the choir singing in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Aramaic and English. At Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase. Call 301-963-3462.
Karen Collins and the Backroads Band, Country. 7:30 p.m. Part of Strathmore Art After Hours. At the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. For information or to purchase tickets, call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Thursday, June 7
Slow Blues and Swing Dance. Dancing from 9 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $8. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. Slow Blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m. At the Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Donna Barker at 301-634-2231 or go to info@CapitalBlues.org or www.CapitalBlues.org.
June 8 to June 17
Double-Billing. "Trial by Jury" and "The Sorcerer." Presented by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company. Showtimes are Fridays, June 8 and 15, and Saturdays, June 9 and 16, at 8 p.m., and Sundays, June 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. A preview performance will be staged Thursday, June 7, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $18 seniors (65 years and older), $16 students (16 years and younger) and $10 for the preview performance. Tickets are available through the theater box office at www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre or by phone 240-314-8690 between 2 and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. At the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville.
Saturday/June 9
Remodeling Seminar. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hopkins & Porter, Inc. will be offering "How to Fall in Love with Your Home Again", a free design and remodeling seminar. This seminar will include a complimentary lunch with time to discuss your own project with professional staff. The workshop will provide informal no-obligation discussions with Hopkins & Porter designers. Space is limited to 15 participants per session, so RSVPs are a must. Call Debbie at 301-840-9121, #27, to reserve a space or email her at debbie@hopkinsandporter.com. The seminar will take place at the offices of Hopkins & Porter, 12944-C Travilah Rd., # 204, Potomac.
Classical Concert: Salerno-Sonnenberg Plays Tchaikovsky. 8 p.m. Featuring Marin Alsop, conductor; Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin; Kevin Puts: Symphony No. 4, “From Mission San Juan Bautista;” Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto; Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring. At the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets range from $34 to $68 and are available through the BSO Ticket Office, 410-783-8000 or BSOmusic.org.
Sunday/June 10
W.H.A.R.F.F. Interactive Expo. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sixty exhibitors displaying new services and technologies; free health screening clinics; cooking demonstrations; Zumba demonstrations; plus more at the 4th Annual, Community-Wide W.H.A.R.F.F. Interactive Expo. At Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Road, Rockville. Visit www.wharffexpo.org or 301-762-8809.
June 12 Through Aug. 21
Kids Night. Shows on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Activities: Live kids entertainment and kids eat free. Schedule: Shows include Mad Science, The Diggity Dudes (Family Band), Mike’s Magic & Comedy Show, Reptiles Alive!, and more. At Rockville Town Square, 200 East Middle Lane, Rockville. Visit www.rockvilletownsquare.com for details.
June 13 Through Aug. 22
Movies on the Square. Wednesdays at dusk (around 8:45 p.m.) Schedule: Movies include The Muppets, Footloose, Dolphin Tale, Independence Day, Soul Surfer, Mission Impossible: Protocol, Miracle, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Cars 2, The Last Lions and Moneyball. At Rockville Town Square, 200 East Middle Lane, Rockville. Visit www.rockvilletownsquare.com for details.
Wednesday/June 13
Veronneau, World-Jazz. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 (Stars Price $13.50). Part of Strathmore Art After Hours. At the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. For information or to purchase tickets, call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Thursday, June 14
Slow Blues and Swing Dance. Dancing from 9 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $8. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. Slow Blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m. At the Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Donna Barker at 301-634-2231 or go to info@CapitalBlues.org or www.CapitalBlues.org.
June 14 Through Aug. 23
Wine Down, Music and Wine Series. Every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Live music, food and $5 wine tasting. Bands include Dan Haas Trio (Pop), The Oscillators (Jazz), Tom Principato (Blues), Jeff Carmella Band (Acoustic Rock), Ewabo (Tropical), The Nighthawks (Swing) and more. At Rockville Town Square, 200 East Middle Lane, Rockville. Visit www.rockvilletownsquare.com for details.
June 15 to July 1
"Fiddler on the Roof." Part of the Summer Dinner Theater performances. ” Performances will take place June 15-16, 22-24 and June 29-July 1. On Friday and Saturday night performances, the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with a show time of 8:15 p.m. On Sunday, the doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with a 2:15 p.m. show time. Tickets for Summer Dinner Theatre are $46.50 for adults and $34.50 for children ages 12 and under. Prices include the performance and a full dinner buffet. At Theatre Arts Arena on the College’s Rockville Campus, located at 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, Md. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/sdt or call 240-567-7676.
Tuesday/June 19
Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too!). 10 a.m. to noon. At Rockville Town Square. Mommy & Me (& Daddy Too!) on the Square meets for a special morning out on the third Tuesday of each month, with active learning and creative play at all your favorite stores! There are lunch specials, story time, arts & crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes, and a whole lot more!
Visit http://rockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me/
Register today: http://rockvilletownsquare.com/register/
June 19 - located on The Plaza;
July 17 - located on The Plaza;
Aug. 21- located on The Plaza;
Sept 18 - located on The Plaza;
Oct. 16 - located on The Plaza;
Nov. 20 - located in The Library, First Floor;
Dec. 18 - located in The Library, First Floor.
Wednesday/June 20
JSSA's Life Coaching. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Featuring Phyllis Levinson, MCRP, JSSA Life and Career Coach. At JSSA, Ina Kay Building, 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville. Pre-registration required. Call 301-610-8380 or Email: careerinfo@jssa.org. Visit www.jssa.org/life-coaching.
Cake for Dinner (Featuring members of Scythian). 7 p.m. Part of Strathmore's Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series. At the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.
Call 301- 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Thursday, June 21
Slow Blues and Swing Dance. Dancing from 9 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $8. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. Slow Blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m. At the Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Donna Barker at 301-634-2231 or go to info@CapitalBlues.org or www.CapitalBlues.org.
Friday/June 22
Ahmad Jamal. 8 p.m. Renowned jazz pianist shares tracks from 2012 album Blue Moon, first recording in three years. Presented by Strathmore and Blues Alley. Tickets are $28 to $68. At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
June 25 to Aug. 3
Fun All Summer Long. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $350 for six weeks. Activities are well planned, supervised and cool for hot days. Play with old friends and make new ones. Summer Fun Center keeps things hopping with creative/fun crafts, sports, games, drama, music and special events. At the Clara Barton Summer Fun Center, 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John. Call 301-229-0010.
Wednesday/June 27
Stephane Wrembel. 7 p.m. Part of Strathmore's Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series. At the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301- 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Stephane Wrembel. 7 p.m. Free. Will perform from new album, Origins. At Strathmore Symphony Hall, 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda. Contact 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org
Thursday, June 28
Slow Blues and Swing Dance. Dancing from 9 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $8. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. Slow Blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m. At the Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Donna Barker at 301-634-2231 or go to info@CapitalBlues.org or www.CapitalBlues.org.
Saturday/June 30
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. Featuring the Tom Cunningham Orchestra who will be joined on stage with the Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.
Sunday/July 1
Voices of the River: River Stories with Hayden Mathews. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Does the Potomac River look the same now as it did when John Smith and his crew sailed up the river in June 1608? Find out in this informative program led by Hayden Mathews, regional historian, lecturer, and tour guide. Hayden will show how the non-living environment (land, water, atmosphere and climate) and the living, biological community (the flora and fauna) have influenced each other over time, with a focus on the changes that have occurred since the arrival of humans in the Potomac Valley 15,000 years ago. By going back 500 million years into deep geological history, this one-hour program provides a broad perspective from which to appreciate the treasures that are the modern Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay watershed. Contact Hannah Larson at larson@potomac.org. At River Center at Lock 8, 7906 Riverside Drive, Cabin John.
Medicinal Plant Walk. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Join Potomac Conservancy and Randa Steblez for a walk focusing on the history, folklore, and medicinal uses of plants along the C & O Canal. Randa will share information about common trees, weeds, and wildflowers along the Canal whose beauty and medicinal qualities are often overlooked. No registration is necessary. Contact Hannah Larson at larson@potomac.org. At River Center at Lock 8, 7906 Riverside Drive, Cabin John.
Canal Stewards at the River Center. 10 a.m. to noon. Help to clean up the lockhouse area and the nearby towpath. This cleanup is open to all ages, and all the necessary supplies will be provided - just wear clothes that can get dirty. This event is part of the National Park Service's Canal Stewards program, engaging volunteers to become long-term caretakers of a site within the C & O Canal National Historical park. Typical activities include picking up trash, pruning vegetation, or repairing the towpath and trails. Contact Hannah Larson at larson@potomac.org or 301-608-1188 x205. At River Center at Lock 8, 7906 Riverside Drive, Cabin John.
Serenade! Festival's "Celebration Concert of New and World Music." 4 p.m. Free. Featuring choirs from South Africa (Imilonji KaNtu Choral Society), Colombia (Verata e Liberi), Australia (Young Adelaide Voices), Czech Republic (Zvonky-Praha), Namibia (Voices of Namibia), Canada (Countermeasure and CantarÈ Children's Choir) and USA (Boston City Singers and Minnetonka Chamber Choir). At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Wednesday/July 11
Incwell and The Free World. 7 p.m. Part of Strathmore's Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series. At the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301- 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Thursday/July 12
"Snowday." 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $8. Part of Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children. At the Mansion at Strathmore (Backyard Theater Stage), 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
July 13 to July 29
"Hairspray." Part of the Summer Dinner Theater performances. ” Performances will take place July 13-14, 20-22, 27-29. The June 24, July 1, 22 and 29 shows are Sunday matinees. On Friday and Saturday night performances, the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with a show time of 8:15 p.m. On Sunday, the doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with a 2:15 p.m. show time. Tickets for Summer Dinner Theatre are $46.50 for adults and $34.50 for children ages 12 and under. Prices include the performance and a full dinner buffet. At Theatre Arts Arena on the College’s Rockville Campus, located at 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, Md. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/sdt or call 240-567-7676.
Wednesday/July 18
Elijah Balbed Quintet. 7 p.m. Part of Strathmore's Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series. At the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301- 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Thursday/July 19
"Recess Monkey." 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $8. Part of Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children. At the Mansion at Strathmore (Backyard Theater Stage), 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Wednesday/July 25
Lyndsey Highlander. 7 p.m. Part of Strathmore's Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series. At the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301- 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Thursday/July 26
"Moona Luna." 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $8. Part of Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children. At the Mansion at Strathmore (Backyard Theater Stage), 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Saturday/July 28
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. With the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.
Wednesday/Aug. 1
The Bachata Legends: Joan Soriano. 7 p.m. Part of Strathmore's Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series. At the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301- 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Thursday/Aug. 2
"Farafina Kan." 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $8. Part of Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children. At the Mansion at Strathmore (Backyard Theater Stage), 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Wednesday/Aug. 8
Marti Brom. 7 p.m. Part of Strathmore's Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series. At the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301- 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Wednesday/Aug. 15
UkeFest 2012. 7 p.m. Part of Strathmore's Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series. At the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301- 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Aug. 25
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. With the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.
Sept. 22
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. With the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.
Oct. 27
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. With the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.
Dec. 22
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. With the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.