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(Scroll below to see May events and beyond.)
Friday, April 27
CONCERT: Australian Chamber Orchestra play Corelli, Vivaldi, Haydn and Tchaikovsky. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center, intersection of Route 193 and Campus Drive. $25-25. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
DANCE: ‘placeDISplace’ choreographed and danced by Gretchen Dunn, with music by contemporary Hungarian composer Balazs Temesvari. Space 7:10 at Kefa Café, 963 Bonifant St, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-588-9108 or www.space710atkefa.blogspot.com
DANCE: Liz Lerman’s Ferocious Beauty: Genome. Washington, DC Premiere. 8 PM, through Sunday. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE DC. $37. Info: www.danceexchange.org or www.wpas.org or 202-785-9727.
FAMILY: Drop In Card Workshop. Create greeting cards and explore stamps featuring jazz artists. 10-3 PM (repeats April 26, 27). National Postal Museum Atrium, 2 Mass Ave NE DC (Union Station Metro). Free. Info: 202-633-5555 or www.si.edu.
JAZZ: Julie Hall. 8 PM. Montpelier Spring Jazz Series. Montpelier Mansion, Route 197 a Muirkirk Road, one mile west of BW Parkway. $20. Info: 30-953-1376 or www.pgparks.com.
MUSIC: Lloyd Dobler Effect. 10 PM. McGinty’s Public House, 911 Ellsworth, Silver Spring. $8 cover. Info: 301-587-1270 or www.mcgintyspublichouse.com.
THEATRE: The Colored Museum, no-holds-barred vignettes look at African-American identity (adult themes). Through April 28. 8 PM. Kogod Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, intersection of Route 193 and Campus Drive. $20; $7/students. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Saturday, April 28
ART: Free Gardens of the Imagination Workshop for ages 6-15 with adult. Explore Gardens of Asian Art exhibit, then construct dioramas. 2 PM, repeats Apr 29. Sackler Gallery classroom (sublevel 2), 1050 Independence Ave SW. Free; no RSVP unless group larger than 8. Info: 202-633-0461 or www.si.edu
BENEFIT: Spring Fling. Dance featuring Blair’s Jazz Bands. 7:30-10:30 PM. Blair High School. 51 University West at Colesville, Silver Spring. $25 includes food and free instruction from an Arthur Murray instructor. Info: 301-649-2800 or www.mbhs.edu.
BENEFIT: Yard Sale Fundraiser for Takoma Park Independence Day. 9 AM-3 PM. Takoma Park Library grounds, 101 Philadelphia. Info: 301-270-6876 or 301-270-8121. (Donations accepted at Municipal Building, Friday April 27, 6-9 PM.)
CELEBRATION: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 50th anniversary. Children’s Festival and raffle. 11 AM-3 PM. 818 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring. Info: www.gsecmd.org.
CONCERT: Audio Vortex #9. 9 PM. Sangha, 7014 Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park. Cover. Info: enmach@aol.com
IMPEACHMENT: "Spell It Out!" Impeachment Picnic on the mall invites 1,000 people to create the letters "IMPEACH!" with blankets and bodies, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM, just east of the Washington Monument, between 14th and 15th Sts. Participants, please try to bring 5 people and 1 blanket. Info: www.bodiescount.org/washington.html
FREE SEMINAR: "Safe for Life", self-defense, fear management. 3-5:30 PM. Gold’s Gym, City Place Mall, 8661 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Info: 301-318-7959 or www.goldeneyemartialarts.com.
KIDS: The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela. Cristina Kessler introduces her new picture book for elementary age. 3-6 PM. Culture Shop, Cedar Street, NW DC. Free. RSVP: 202-726-2211 or www.cultureshop.org
DANCE: Daniel Burkholder/The Playground. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
DANCE: Liz Lerman’s Ferocious Beauty: Genome. Washington, DC Premiere. 8 PM. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE DC. $37. Info: www.danceexchange.org or www.wpas.org or 202-785-9727.
FAMILY: Bird Festival celebrates migratory birds. Exhibits, games, demonstrations, music. 10 AM-4 PM, continues Apr 29. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut NW DC (Woodley Park-Zoo Metro). Free. Info: nationalzoo.si.edu or 202-633-1000.
FESTIVAL: MoJo at SoPo. Join your neighbors to kick off spring in Arts Alley. Music, great food, kids activities. 10 AM - 4 PM. 8030 Georgia at Blair Mill Road, Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.mojoatsopo.com
GARDENS: Opening Day of Summer Conservatory Display. 10 AM-5 PM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
NATURE: Migatory Bird Walk. Ranger-guided hike focuses on birds, for ages 8 and up. 3 PM. Nature Center, 5200 Glover RD. NW DC. Free. Info: 202-895-6239 or www.nps.gov/rocr
OPEN HOUSE: Maryland Day at University of Maryland. Celebrates global diversity with 400 events campuswide, including Global Village at Hornblake Plaza and performance stage at McKeldin Mall and Clarice Smith Center. 10 AM - 4 PM. FREE, including parking (follow signs from Univ. Blvd @Stadium Drive or from Campus Dr. @Route 1) Info: www.marylandday.umd.edu or 1-877-UMTERPS.
PETS: Free Woof Clinic – All About Raw Food. Noon-3 PM. The Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St., NW, DC. Info: 202-291-2404 or www.thebigbadwoof.com
THEATRE: The Colored Museum, no-holds-barred vignettes look at African-American identity (adult themes). Through April 28. 8 PM. Kogod Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, intersection of Route 193 and Campus Drive. $20; $7/students. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
WALKING TOUR: Guided Tour of Historic Seminary at Forest Glen. 1 PM. Meet at Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring. $5/person, no RSVP required. Info: 301-589-1715 or www.saveourseminary.org.
Sunday, April 29
ART: Free Gardens of the Imagination Workshop for ages 6-15 with adult. Explore Gardens of Asian Art exhibit, then construct dioramas. 2 PM.. Sackler Gallery classroom (sublevel 2), 1050 Independence Ave SW. Free; no RSVP unless group larger than 8. Info: 202-633-0461 or www.si.edu
CONCERT: U-Md Toho Koto Society offer beautiful melodies of traditional Japan. 2 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Center, intersection of Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
DANCE: David Burkholder/The PlayGround. 7 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
DANCE: Liz Lerman’s Ferocious Beauty: Genome. Washington, DC Premiere. 4 PM. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE DC. $37. Info: www.danceexchange.org or www.wpas.org or 202-785-9727.
ENVIRONMENT: Clean Energy Open House. Tour Maryland only 95% renewable energy house. 1-5 PM. 7125 Willow Avenue, Takoma Park. Free. Info: 301-270-6844 or www.chesapeakeclimate.org
FAMILY: Bird Festival celebrates migratory birds. Exhibits, games, demonstrations, music. 10 AM-4 PM, continues Apr 29. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut NW DC (Woodley Park-Zoo Metro). Free. Info: nationalzoo.si.edu or 202-633-1000
FAMILY: Arbor Day Celebration. Free tree giveaway, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marks, plus storytellers, activities. 11 AM-4 PM. Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood (Rockville). Free. Info: 301-650-2600 or www.montgomeryparks.org.
FESTIVAL: Shakespeare’s Birthday Open House. Jugglers, jesters, music, song, dance, stage combat, treasure hunts, and Queen Elizabeth cuts the cake. Noon-4 PM. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol Street SE DC. Free. Info: 202-675-0395 or www.folger.edu.
FILM & MUSIC: The Robin Hood Project featuring Hesperus (Douglas Fairbank’s 1922 film set against live soundtrack). 2 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $12. Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
KNITTING: Knitting for Peace. 1-5 PM. Video Americain, 6937 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park. Watch movies and create pieces to donate to non-profit organizations in support of solider, refugees and cancer patients. Free. RSVP: Now and Then, (301) 270-2210.
NATURE: Migratory Bird Walk. Ranger-guided hike focuses on birds, for ages 8 and up. 7:30 AM and 3 PM. Nature Center, 5200 Glover RD. NW DC. Free. Info: 202-895-6239 or www.nps.gov/rocr
RECITALS: U-Md Sax Symposium: student performances. 2 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center, intersection of Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
RELIGION: Jewish-Christian Interfaith Open House. Gathering (Service) and Sunday School. 10 AM-noon. Sligo Creek Middle School, 1401 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring. Info: 301-270-6337 or www.IFFP.net,
Monday, April 30
CONCERT: Tanglefoot with Rob Ritchie opening. Institute of Musical Traditions. 7:30 PM. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville. $15/advance; $20/door. Info: www.imtfolk.org.
CONCERT: U-Md Repertoire Orchestra Spring Performance. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center, intersection of Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
KIDS: Bedtime Story House. Bring favorite stuffed animal; pjs and blankets welcome. 7 PM. Takoma Park Library, 101 Philadelphia. Free. RSVP: 301-891-7259.
NATURE: Bonsai Exhibit, through Wednesday. 9 AM-5 PM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Atrium, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
STUDENTS: Service Academy Forum sponsored by Congressman Chris Van Hollen, with reps from Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Army and Navy. 7:30-9 PM. Rockville Library, 2nd floor, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville. Free. Info: 301-424-3501.
THEATRE: "The World Without U.S.", part of X-Play by Extreme Exchange. 7:30 PM. Round House Theatre, 8641 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Pay-what-you-can. Info: www.extremeexchange.wordpress.com
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Tuesday, May 1
CONCERT: New Music at Maryland – works by student composers. 8 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Center, intersection of Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
NATURE: Bonsai Exhibit, through Wednesday. 9 AM-5 PM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Atrium, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
PERFORMANCE: Claire Porter in "Namely, Muscles" combines science, poetry and humor. Take Five Series. 5:30 PM. Laboratory Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, intersection of Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
POETRY: Phyllis Berman, Heddy Reid, Cheryl Snell, Julia Wendell read at part of Takoma DC Library Series. 7:30 PM. Takoma DC Library, 5th at Cedar Streets NW. Info: 202-576-7252.
POETRY: Poetry Out Loud National Finals (12 high school finalists). 7 PM. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street NW. Free. Info: 202-682-5772 or email poetryoutloud@arts.gov.
Wednesday, May 2
BOOKS: The Senator and the Socialite by Lawrence Otis Graham, story of first black to serve a full Senate term. African American Book Discussion. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Info: 240-773-9420
CONCERT: Outdoor Big Band Finale. 5:30 PM. Clarice Smith Center Main Courtyard. (Rain location: Kay Theatre, 7:30 PM). Intersection of Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
NATURE: Bonsai Exhibit, last day. 9 AM-5 PM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Atrium, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
Thursday, May 3
CONCERT: U-Md African Drum Ensemble. 7:30 PM. Kay Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
CONCERT: Jigu! Thunder Drums of China. 8 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $21-40. Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
CONCERT: Kol Sasson Jewish A Cappella Singers. 7 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. $7; $5/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
DANCE: U-Md Department New Dances. 5 PM (also on May 4). Dance Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
PARENTING: Making a Successful Transition to College, sponsored by the Chesapeake ADHD Center of Maryland. 7:30-9 PM. Chelsea School, 711 Pershing Drive, Silver Spring. Free and open to public, but RSVP: 301-562-8448 or officemanager@chesapeakeadd.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Opening Reception for Exhibit of Roman Vishniac's photos of Jewish life in Berlin on eve of World War II (runs through June 27). 6:30 PM. Sixth & I Synagogue, 600 I Street NW DC. Free. Info: www.sixthandi.org or 202-408-3100.
TALK: "Climate Change: Why Should I Care?" with journalist Carole Douglas (trained Gore). 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Free. Info: 240-773-9420.
THEATRE: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the Musical. Presented by Cherverly Young Actors Guild. 7:30 PM, thru Sunday. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly (just off Route 450, Exit 22B). $12/adult; $8/kids. Info: 301-277-1710 or www.pgparks.com.
Friday, May 4
ART: A. Salon Spring Show, opening reception. 6-9 PM, featuring Janel & Anthony (cello & guitar). Continues through Sunday, May 6. 6925 Willow Street, NW. Info: www.asalondc.org or 202-882-0740
CONCERT: Tom Rush. 8 PM. Montpelier Spring Folk and Blues Series. Montpelier Mansion, Route 197 a Muirkirk Road, one mile west of BW Parkway. $20. Info: 30-953-1376 or www.pgparks.com.
CONCERT: “Pershing’s Own” U.S. Army Band. 8 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free, but tickets required (by phone 202-685-2888). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org
CONCERT: U-Md Symphonic Wind Ensemble. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
CONCERT: Dulce Pontes, songtress. 8 PM. Kay Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. $30; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
DANCE: U-Md Department New Dances. 5 PM. Dance Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
FAMILY: Takoma Park's RTTs– will be rocking out with kids and adults in downtown Hyattsville's Summer Jam. Kid friendly activities (including a moonbounce), food and drinks (incl. beer) for sale. 6:30 PM, Hyattsville Municipal Building Parking Lot, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville. FREE. Info: www.hyattsville.org
FAMILY: Children First Day, sponsored by Takoma Park Community Action Group. 12-3 PM. Piney Branch Elementary, 7510 Maple Ave. Info: 301-891-7224
MUSIC: Squeeze Bayou. 7:30 PM. Los Arrieros, 7926 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. $10. Info: www.squeezebayou.com
POLITICS: Progressive Neighbors meeting. Jamie Raskin and Marc Elrich, 7 PM (pizza at 6:30 PM). Eastern Village Co-Housing, 7981 Eastern Ave., Silver Spring (1.5 blocks west of Georgia). RSVP: malakoff@starpower.net or www.progressiveneighborsmd.org
TALK: Congressman Albert Wynn and wife Gaines Clore Wynn, discuss marriage, her art and his politics. 6:30-8:30 PM. Space 7:10, Kefa Café, 963 Bonifant St., Silver Spring. Info: 301-589-9337 or www.space710atkefa.blogspot.com
THEATRE: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the Musical. Presented by Cherverly Young Actors Guild. 7:30 PM, thru Sunday. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly (just off Route 450, Exit 22B). $12/adult; $8/kids. Info: 301-277-1710 or www.pgparks.com.
Saturday, May 5
ART: A. Salon Spring Show. 1-6 PM, continues Sunday. 6925 Willow Street, NW. Info: www.asalondc.org or 202-882-0740
ART: Silver Spring Art Market, 10 AM-4 PM. Georgia at Wayne Avenue in downtown SS. Free. Info: www.artsandalchemy.org
ART: Takoma Arts Pottery Spring Show. Jaija Hay and Elinor Maroney celebrate 35 years of pottery shows. Basketry and books by Judy Folkenberg & Sabra Olson. Noon-5 PM, also Sunday. 517 Cedar Street NW DC. Free. Info: 202-882-2910.
CONCERT: Annual U-Md Bands “Pops” Concert. 8 PM. Concert Hall, , Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. $20; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
CONCERT: Deja Nous. Arts Alive! series. 6 PM, repeated 8 PM. Montgomery College Black Box Theatre, Fenton at Takoma Ave., Takoma Park. $15/general; $10/children. Info: 301-588-7525 or www.classactsarts.org
DANCE: Youth Festival at THE ARC. Dance Place showcases next generation of talent. 4 PM. The ARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE, DC. $12/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-889-8150 or www.danceplace.org.
DANCE: Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh & Co. reflects second generation South Asians. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
FESTIVAL: Unity Festival, featuring family friendly activities, food, games, moonbounce, multicultural food vendors, music. Also: catch the (local) celebrity basketball game. 11 AM - 2 PM, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., SS. FREE. Info: 301-431-5702.
CELEBRATION: City Place mall celebrates kids, moms and Cinco de Mayo. Event features Flumpa (the Friendly Tree Frog) and Friends. Fun starts at 10 AM (Cinco de Mayo party starts at 1:30). Lower Food Court, City Place Mall, 8661 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-589-1091.
KIDS: Saturday Crafternoon. Season arts and crafts for artists ages 4-10. 3 PM. Takoma DC library, 416 Cedar St, NW, DC. Free. Info: 202-576-7252.
FAMILY: Celebrate Mama! (Cinco de Mayo musical celebration too - starts at 1:30) Entertainment, arts & crafts, Mother’s Day marketplace. 11 AM-4 PM. City Place Mall, Fenton at Colesville, Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.celebratemama.com.
FUNDRAISER: Yard Sale to benefit Mobilization for Global Justice. 1-5 PM. Parking lot, 12th and Otis Sts NE DC near Brookland/Catholic U Metro. If you have items to donate, contact Ruth Castel-Branco (ruth@60 years.org) by April 25th. Raindate is Sunday, May 6.
NATURE: Azalea Show, also Sunday. 1-5 PM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
NATURE: Wings of Fancy: Live Butterfly Exhibit. Opening day, continues through Sept 16. 10 AM-4 PM. Brookside Gardens South Conservatory, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. $5/adults; $4/ages 3-12 (no strollers). Info: 301-962-1453 or www.brooksidegardens.org
OPERA: Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, by National Philharmonic. 8 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $25-79; children 7-17 free (by phone order only). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
PETS: Cat Adoption Event, noon-3 PM. Big Bad Woof., 117 Carroll St., NW DC. Free. Info: www.thebigbadwoof.com or 202-595-1988.
THEATRE: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the Musical. Presented by Cherverly Young Actors Guild. 2 PM and 6 PM. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly (just off Route 450, Exit 22B). $12/adult; $8/kids. Info: 301-277-1710 or www.pgparks.com
WALKING TOUR: The Old in New Silver Spring. Karen Kali’s guided tour of South Silver Spring. 10 AM-Noon. Meet at B&O Railroad Station, 8100 Georgia Ave. $5/person; free for under 13 and SSHS members. RSVP not required. Info: sshistory@yahoo.com or 301-537-1253.
WOMEN: Healing with Basketball: Rebounding from Breast Cancer. No basketball experience necessary, focuses on strength training and teamwork. First Saturday every month. 10 AM-1 PM. Key Middle School Gym, 910 Schindler Dr., Silver Spring. Free. Must register: www.healingwithbasketball.com.
Sunday, May 6
ART: A. Salon Spring Show, 11 AM-4 PM with In Heaven and You (guitar, cello, vocals) performing at 1:30 PM. 6925 Willow Street, NW. Info: www.asalondc.org or 202-882-0740
ART: Open House & Exhibit. Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art & Illustration, Azalea tour, 2-4 PM. Exhibit and demos, 2:30-4:30 PM. Repeats May 13. McCrillis Gardens, 6910 Greentree Road (off Old Georgetown), Bethesda. Free. Info: 301-962-1455 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
ART: Takoma Arts Pottery Spring Show. Jaija Hay and Elinor Maroney celebrate 35 years of pottery shows. Basketry and books by Judy Folkenberg & Sabra Olson. Noon-5 PM, also Sunday. 517 Cedar Street NW DC. Free. Info: 202-882-2910.
BRIDGE: One day lesson for new players and those with “rusty” skills. 10:30 AM-3:30 PM. Margaret Schweinhaut Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring. $20/RSVP; $25/door. Students $10/$15. Info: 301-592-9177 or email majslf@aol.com.
CONCERT: U-Md Chorus and Brass Chorus. 3 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. $20; $7/student . Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
CONCERT: The Bad Plus Trio with jazz piano and indie rock attitude. 7:30 PM; Meet the Artists follows. Kay Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. $35; $7/students. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
DANCE: Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh & Co. reflects second generation South Asians. 7 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
DISCUSSION: Judaism’s Great Revolution: The Reform Movement. Sponsored by Machar, the Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism. 10:30 AM. Jewish Primary Day School, 6045 16th St., NW DC. Free. Info: 202-686-1881.
FAMILY: Audubon Nature Fair, includes Washington Revels (at 1:30 and 4 PM). 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase. Info: www.audubonnaturalist.org
HOUSE TOUR: Historic Takoma’s Annual House and Garden Tour highlights Carroll Connections. 1-5 PM. Begin at Historic Takoma’s new headquarters, 7328 Carroll Avenue. $15/in advance. $20/day of. Info: www.historictakoma.org.
NATURE: Azalea Show. 9 AM-4 PM. Plus Dahlia Sale, 10 AM-2 PM (or until sold out). Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
NATURE: Rapids Bridge Hike. Ranger-led 2 mile hike for ages 7 and up. 2 PM. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 6200 Glover Rd., NW, DC. Free. Info: 202-895-6230 or www.nps.gov/rocr
PETS: Greyhound Adoption Event, Noon-2 PM. Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St., NW DC. Free. Info: www.thebigbadwoof.com or 202-595-1988.
SOAP BOX DERBY: Boy Scout Troop 33's annual hometown race showcases pluck and engineering. 11 AM - 2 PM, Between Cedar and Dogwood, TP. Info: www.bsa-troop33.net
Monday, May 7
CONCERT: IONA, pan-Celtic music group presented by Institute of Musical Traditions. 7:30 PM. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville. $14/advance; $17/door. Info: www.imtfolk.org.
CONCERT: U-Md Spring Honors Chamber Music. 7:30 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
CONCERT: U-Md Brass Ensemble Spring Performance. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
CRAFTS: Mother's Day Crafts. Kids can make gifts for mom and other special women. 7 PM. Takoma Park Library, 101 Philadelphia. Free. RSVP: 301-891-7259.
Tuesday, May 8
BOOKS: Jump at the Sun by Kim McLarin, traces three generations of women. African American Book Discussion. 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire, Silver Spring. Info: 301-622-2492.
CONCERT: U-Md Percussion Ensemble Spring Performance. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
FORUM: Evening with Silver Spring’s Bloggers. What is their impact, is control and the Internet an oxymoron? 6:30-8 PM. Gateway Heliport Gallery, 8001 Kennett St., Suite 3, Silver Spring. Info: 301-562-1400.
KIDS: Harry Potter Countdown discussion. 4 PM. Borders Books and Café, 8518 Fenton, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-585-0550.
THEATRE: Heyday Players present Birthday Presence and scenes from The Importance of Being Earnest. 7 PM. Round House Theatre, 8641 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-644-1100 or www.roundhousetheatre.org
Wednesday, May 9
BOOKS: The Good Wife by Steward O’Nam. 7:30 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-622-2492.
BOOKS: The Coffee Trader by David Liss focuses on Amsterdam in 1659. 7:30 PM. Silver Spring Library, 7901 Colesville Rd. Free. Info: 240-773-9420.
BUSINESS: Networking Breakfast, sponsored by Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, 7:30-9:15 AM. Tastee Diner, 8601 Cameron St. Members $20/advance; $30/door. Nonmembers: $25/advance; $35/door. RSVP: 301-565-3777 or www.gsscc.org.
GARDENING: Repotting Houseplants. Staff demonstration, 1 PM. Brookside Gardens Conservatory, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free, no registration required. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
POLITICS: District 20 Perspective on 2007 Session with Senator Jamie Raskin, Delegates Sheila Hixson, Tom Hucker and Heather Mizeur. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Info: email info@jaminraskin.com
Thursday, May 10
CONCERT: U-Md Symphony Orchestra: Wagner’s Siegfried, Act III. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. $20; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
CONCERT: BSO Superpops: Too Darn Hot! Tribute to Cole Porter. 8 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Limited Seating. Info: 1-877-BSO-1444 or www.strathmore.org.
DANCE: Words and Movement, conversation about post-modern dance with Margaret Jenkins and David Gordon. 7 PM. Kogod Studio Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
MUSIC: Rhodes Tavern Troubadours (a.k.a. the RTTs) play award-winning roots rock. 9 PM, Quarry House Tavern 8401 Georgia Ave. SS. $6 cover. Info: www.rttkids.homestead.com
SOCCER: Coaches Clinic on Dutch Coerver Method, 5:30-7:30 PM., Jequie Park, Takoma Ave. next to Montgomery College and Metro tracks. Free. Info: www.coerver.com or John.Lafferty@yahoo.com.
Friday, May 11
CONCERT: John Hammond. 8 PM. Montpelier Spring Folk and Blues Series. Montpelier Mansion, Route 197 at Muirkirk Road, one mile west of BW Parkway. $20. Info: 30-953-1376 or www.pgparks.com.
CONCERT: From Purcell to Penderecki, with U-Md Chamber Singers. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. $25; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
CONCERT: Yefim Bronfman, piano, present by Washington Performing Arts Society. 8 PM. $35-75. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $35-75. Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
SHABBAT: Family Shabbat (7 PM) followed by “Sharing the Experience of Homelessness in DC.” an interactive presentation from So Others Might Eat (SOME), 8:30 PM. Sponsored by Machar, the Washington Congreation for Secular Humanistic Judism. Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda. Info: 202-686-1881.
THEATRE: Dancing Henry Five. David Gordon boils Shakespeare down to one hour of dance and theatre. 8 PM, followed by Talk Back. Repeated on May 12. Kay Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. $30; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Saturday, May 12
ART: A. Salon Second Saurday. Artists open studio. 5-8 PM. 6924 Willow Street NW, DC. Info: 202-882-0740.
ART: Silver Spring Art Market, 10 AM-4 PM. Outdoors in Arts Alley, Georgia at Blair Mill. Free. Info: www.artsandalchemy.org
ART: Takoma Arts Pottery Spring Show. Jaija Hay and Elinor Maroney celebrate 35 years of pottery shows. Basketry and books by Judy Folkenberg & Sabra Olson. Noon-5 PM, also Sunday. 517 Cedar Street NW DC. Free. Info: 202-882-2910.
ART: Reception for ColorField.remix artists. 2 PM. Pyramid Atlantic, 8230 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-608-9101 or www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org.
ART: ArtsWalk/PuppetWalk. Puppet-making party from 12-2 at CREATE Arts Center, 816 Thayer, followed by parade through Silver Spring Arts Alley, including discount ice cream at Moorenko's (8030 Georgia Ave.). Free. Info: 301-562-1400.
COMMUNITY: Honor the 2007 Azalea Award winners in a ceremony recognizing volunteer spirit and community leadership in its many styles. Sponsored by the Takoma Voice and the Takoma Foundation. 6 - 8 PM, TP Comm Center, Philadelphia & Maple Aves., TP. Info: www.takoma.com.
CONCERT: U.S. Army Orchestra plus Young Artist of 2007. 4 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
CRAFT SALE: Montgomery Potters Annual Spring Sale (cash or check only). 9 AM-4 PM. Colesville Presbyterian Church, 12800 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info: lescault@earthlink.net.
DANCE: Maryland Youth Ballet performs Swan Lake, Meadow and Caroline Goes to the Circus. 1 PM and 7 PM. Parilla Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Manakee Street, Rockville. $25/adults; $17/students. Info: 301-279-5301 or www.marylandyouthballet.org.
DANCE: BosmaDance. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
FAMILY: Shakespeare Family Day. Watch mini-performances of the Bard’s works by kids, for kids. Plus learn juggling, “sword” play and create a shoebox set design to take home. 1-4 PM, all ages, drop-in. National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW (Judiciary Square Metro. Free. Info: 202-272-2448 or www.nbm.org.
FAMILY CONCERT: Children’s Chorus of Washington with Sweet Honey in the Rock. 1 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $10-15, nearing sellout. Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
GARDENING: Annual Garden Mart. 9 AM-3 PM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
JAZZ CONCERT: Minor Thoughts Quartet featuring Maureen Mullaney vocalist. Live Recording Session. 8-11:30 PM. Sangha, 7014 Westmoreland Ave., Takoma park. $20 suggested donation includes copy of live CD. Tickets and info: 301-587-6428, 301-891-3214 or www.minorthoughts.net or email jeromem@mindspring.com.
KIDS: Journey of the Eel. Ages 5 and up. 2 PM. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 6200 Glover Rd., NW, DC. Free. Info: 202-895-6230 or www.nps.gov/rocr
KIDS: Young Readers Book Club. 1-3 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Info: 240-773-9420.
PETS: Greenbelt Pet Expo. Big Bad Woof is sponsoring cat and dog adoption event. Noon-3 PM. Greenbelt Community Center, 16 Crescent Road. Free. Info: www.thebigbadwoof.com
SCHOOL FAIR: Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten and Nursery Spring Fair. Puppet show and kids activities for 6 and under, plus food, plant and craft sale. 9504 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-565-2282.
THEATRE: Dancing Henry Five. David Gordon boils Shakespeare down to one hour of dance and theatre. 8 PM, followed by Talk Back. Kay Theatre, Clarice Smith Center, Route 193 and Campus Drive. $30; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Sunday, May 13
ART: Open House & Exhibit. Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art & Illustration, Azalea tour, 2-4 PM. Exhibit and demos, 2:30-4:30 PM. Repeats May 13. McCrillis Gardens, 6910 Greentree Road (off Old Georgetown), Bethesda. Free. Info: 301-962-1455 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
ART: Takoma Arts Pottery Spring Show. Jaija Hay and Elinor Maroney celebrate 35 years of pottery shows. Basketry and books by Judy Folkenberg & Sabra Olson. Noon-5 PM, also Sunday. 517 Cedar Street NW DC. Free. Info: 202-882-2910.
CONCERT: Kevin Burke and Cal Scott, sponsored by Folk Society of Greater Washington. 7:30 PM. (Workshop for advanced fiddle players, 3 PM, $30, RSVP: 301-754-3611). Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville. $17; free to FSGW members. info: www.fsgw.org.
DANCE: BosmaDance. 7 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
FAMILY DANCE: Square and contra dances for all ages, sponsored by Folk Society of Greater Washington. 3-5 PM. Glen Echo Park Bumper Car Pavilion, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $5/ages 4 and up. Info: www.fsgw.org.
Monday, May 14
BOOKS: 1607: New Look at Jamestown. Takoma Park author Karen Lange discusses her new children's book. Ages 8 and up. 7 PM. Takoma Park Library, 101 Philadelphia. Free. RSVP: 301-891-7259.
CONCERT: King Teddy with the Natty Beaux (swing dance). Institute of Musical Traditions. 7:30 PM. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville. $14/advance; $17/door. Info: www.imtfolk.org.
KIDS: Flower Buds. Stories and crafts. 10:30-11:30 AM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
Tuesday, May 15
AUTHOR TALK: Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas. 7 PM. Borders Books and Café, 8518 Fenton, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-585-0550.
BENEFIT: Takoma Children's School by eating at Mark's Kitchen. The restaurant will set aside a portion of this day's proceeds from dine-in and carryout customers' purchases for the Takoma DC preschool. 9 AM-9 PM, 7006 Carroll Ave., TP. Info: 301-270-1884.
MEETING: Friends of Sligo Creek offer discussion with WSSC to discuss how they are addressing threats to local streams. 7:15 PM. Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring. Info: www.fosc.org.
Wednesday, May 16
ARTS FESTIVAL: Walt Whitman High School Festival showcases visual arts, jazz and band and drama. 6-9:30 PM. 7100 Whittier Blvd., Bethesda. Free. Info: 301-320-6600.
BOOKS: White Noise by Don DeLillo. Friends of Library Reading Group. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Info: 301-891-7259.
MUSICAL: Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World, a Signature Theatre Concert Musical. 8 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $21-50. Info: 301-851-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
NATURE: Saving the Chesapeake Bay: Hope in Every Garden. Tips for Bay-friendly gardening. 10-11:30 AM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free, but registration required. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
Thursday, May 17
ARTS FESTIVAL: Walt Whitman High School Festival showcases visual arts, jazz and band and drama. 6-9:30 PM. 7100 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda. Free. Info: 301-320-6600.
MUSICAL: Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World, a Signature Theatre Concert Musical. 8 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $21-50. Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
Friday, May 18
BIKING: Bike to Work Day. Discovery Plaza is one pit-stop featuring breakfast, prizes, music. 6:30-8:30 AM. Info: www.waba.org.
CONCERT: AfroFunk Forum Dance Party. 8 PM. The Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H Street, NE, DC. $10. Info: www.myspace.com/afrofunkforum
CONCERT: Cephas and Wiggins, Blues duo. 8 PM. Montpelier Spring Folk and Blues Series. Montpelier Mansion, Route 197 a Muirkirk Road, one mile west of BW Parkway. $20. Info: 301-953-1376 or www.pgparks.com.
CONCERT: Paint Factory, hip-hop symphony, BSO Soulful Symphony. 8 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $18-55. Info: 877-BSO-1444 or www.strathmore.org.
DISCUSSION: Dr. Kaung's Salon with Leon Levenson. Early music of Tin Pan Alley. 6:30-8:30 PM. Space 7:10, Kefa Café, 963 Bonifant St., Silver Spring. Info: 301-589-8-9337.
FASHION SHOW: Showcase of Walt Whitman student creations. 7 PM. Walt Whitman High School, 7100 Whittier Blvd., Bethesda. Free. Info: 301-320-6600.
NATURE: Rock Creek Park Bio-Blitz. Count species living in Rock Creek Park from noon Fri to noon Sat. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 6200 Glover Rd., NW, DC. Free. Info: www.nationalgeographic.com/bioblitz or 202-895-6230.
Saturday, May 19
ART: Silver Spring Art Market, 10 AM-4 PM. Georgia at Wayne Avenue in downtown SS. Free. Info: www.artsandalchemy.org
ASTRONOMY: Exploring the Sky. Join National Capitol Astronomers outside on Military Field, 9 PM. Rock Creek Park, off Military Road, near Picnic Groves #13 & #14, DC. Free. Info: 202-895-6230 or www.nps.gov/rocr
ASTRONOMY: Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. 7 PM. Planetarium at Montgomery College, Fenton between Takoma and Chicago Ave., Takoma Park. Free. Info: www.montgomerycollege,edu/Department/planet/
BOOK SALE: Takoma Park Library Spring Book Sale, benefitting Friends of Takoma Park Maryland Library. 10 AM-3 PM. Library lawn, 101 Philadelphia. Free. RSVP: 301-891-7259.
BUS TOUR: Mid-Atlantic Cohousing tour of five communities. 9 AM-6 PM. $85 includes bus, lunch, guides. Info: www.cohomac
CONCERT: The Bach Sinfonia presents A Baroque Bouquet. 7:30 PM. Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. $25; $16/students; free/14 and under. Info: 301-362-6525 or www.bachsinfonia.org.
CONCERT: Leon Reisher Performs Mozart, BSO Classical Saturdays. 8 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Limited Seating. Info: 1-877-BSO-1444 or www.strathmore.org.
CRAFT SALE: Benefit for Nicaraguan Artists, sponsored by Nicaraguan Cultural Alliance and Potters for Peace. 8 AM-4 PM. Quixote Center Gallery, 3502 Varnum Street, Brentwood. Free. Info: Roz Fischer, 301-864-5218.
DANCE: Tappers with Attitude. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
FAMILY: Rachel Carson Day at National Capitol Trolley Museum. Noon-5 PM. 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville. Free admission; rides are $4/adult, $3/child. Info: 301-384-6088 or www.dctrolley.org.
FAMILY: Mount Rainier Day including open studio tour. 1-5 PM. Also join in creating performance piece at Joe’s Movement Emporium. 2-4 PM. 3309 Bunker Hill Road. Free. Info: 301-699-1819 or www.joesmovement.org.
FAMILY: Cheverly Day. Food, live music, carnival midway. noon-dusk, then fireworks at 9 PM. Town Park, 6401 Forest Rd., Cheverly (BW Parkway crosses US 50). Info: www.cheverlyday.org.
FORUM: “Person-to-Person Diplomacy” sponsored by PeaceAction Montgomery. Peace activists tell of Middle East trips. 9:30 AM. Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda. $7 donation includes continental breakfast. RSVP: info@peaceactionmc.org or 301-570-0923.
FUNDRAISER: Montgomery County Arthritis Walk. Three-mile and one-mile course with activities for the entire family, sponsored by Metro Washington chapter of Arthritis Foundation. 9 AM-1 PM. 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda. No registration fee, but many walkers raise pledges (if $100, receive T-shirt). Info: 202-537-6800 x 3016.
HIKE: Rachel Carson 100th Anniversary Celebration features "Sense of Wonder" hikes, especially for children, along the Rachel Carson Greenway. You can hike to the open house (1 - 4 PM) at at the Silver Spring house where Carson lived. 10 AM- 4 PM, Burnt Mills Dam parking lot, 10700 Colesville Rd., SS. Info: www.mc-mncppc.org
KIDS: Storytelling Fiesta. Crafts plus tales told by Arianna Ross. 10 AM-Noon. Takoma Park Library, 101 Philadelphia. Free. Info: 301-891-7259.
PETS: Dog Adoption Event, Noon-3 PM. Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St., NW DC. Free. Info: www.thebigbadwoof.com or 202-595-1988.
THEATRE: Richard III. Sat-Sun (3 & 7 PM) Mon-Tues (7 PM). Round House Theatre, 8641 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. $12; $8/student. Info: 240-644-1100 or www.luminastudio.org
Sunday, May 20
BENEFIT: Run for the Animals, 5K run and 1 mile walk benefits Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary. 8:30 AM. Wheaton Regional Park, Shorefield Road (take Georgia Ave. 3 miles north of 495). $20 registration, $25 after May 1. Info: www.animalsanctuary.org
BLOCK PARTY: South Silver Spring Block Party. Celebrate spring with chidren’s activities, live music, food, bazaar, and raffle. 1-5 PM. Arts Alley. Free. Info: www.southsilverspring.org.
BOOKS: Local author Beth Baker launches new book, Old Age in a New Age. 5 PM. Washington Ethical Society, 7750 16th Street NW DC. Free. Info: bethbaker@starpower.net or www.bethbaker.net.
GARDENS: Shepherd Park Citizens Association Garden Tour. Self-guided. 1-4 PM. Begin at Shepherd Elementary School, 14th & Kalmia St. NW DC. $15. Info: Gloria Owens at gloowens@msn.com
DANCE: Tappers with Attitude. 7 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
DANCE: Pas-de-Dirt. Liz Lerman dancers and construction backhoes dance to Swan Lake. 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM. Outside National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW. Free. Info: 301-962-1400.
HIKE: Rachel Carson 100th Anniversary Celebration. Join a hike led by a Park Forest ecologist. 1 - 5 PM, Rachel Carson Conservation Park, 22201 Zion Rd., Burtonsville, MD. Info: www.mc-mncppc.org
GARDENING: Azalea Sale. 10 AM-1:30 PM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
PARENTING: All about Breastfeeding, sponsored by Takoma Attachment Parenting. 3:30-5:30 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Free. Info: www.takoma-api.org or 301-920-2696.
PETS: Cat Adoption Event, noon-3 PM. Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St., NW DC. Free. Info: www.thebigbadwoof.com or 202-595-1988.
THEATRE: Richard III. Sat-Sun (3 & 7 PM) Mon-Tues (7 PM). Round House Theatre, 8641 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. $12; $8/student. Info: 240-644-1100 or www.luminastudio.org
Monday, May 21
BENEFIT CONCERT: Silent Auction with Erynn Marshall, Chris Coole and Arnie Naiman. Institute of Musical Traditions. 7:30 PM. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville. $14/advance; $17/door. Info: www.imtfolk.org.
BOOKS: Bedtime Story Time. PJs, pillows and teddy bears welcome. 7 PM. Takoma Park Library, 101 Philadelphia. Free.RSVP: 301-891-7259.
Tuesday, May 22
KIDS: Pajama Storytime. Come in PJs for stories, songs and snacks. 7 PM. Takoma DC library, 416 Cedar St, NW, DC. Info: 202-576-7252.
Wednesday, May 23
BOOKS: Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon discusses his new novel “The Yiddish Policemen’s Union.” 7 PM. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I Street NW DC. Free. Info: 202-408-3100 or www.sixthandi.org
NATURE WALKS: Walk the Labyrinth (learn history too). 1-2:30 PM. Brookside Gardens Tea Garden, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. $5, register via PARKPASS. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
WORKSHOP: Fight Global Warming One House at a Time, sponsored by Montgomery County and Unitarian Universalist Church. 7:30 PM. Universalist Church, 10309 New Hampshire, Silver Spring. Free. Info: email bobandcath@prodigy.net.
Thursday, May 24
PERFORMANCE: “A Sense of Wonder,” one-woman play based on Rachel Carson’s life starring Kailulani Lee. l:30 PM. National Wildlife Center. Route 295 to Powder Mill Road, then east 1.9 miles. Admission is free but registration is required. Please call 301-497-5887 or www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/events.html.
Friday, May 25
ART: Reception for photographer Emily Deisroth. 6:30-8:30 PM. Space 7:10 at Kefa Café, 963 Bonifant St., Silver Sping. Info: 301-589-9337.
CONCERT: Floating Stone with Neff Anug and Niko Lai. 8 PM. Montpelier Spring Folk and Blues Series. Montpelier Mansion, Route 197 a Muirkirk Road, one mile west of BW Parkway. $20. Info: 30-953-1376 or www.pgparks.com.
DANCE: BOCA Fest. Bellydancers of Color Association offers weekend of classes and evening performances. 8 AM-10 PM. University of Maryland Inn and Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi MD 20783. Fees for classes vary. Info: 301-985-7300 or www.bellydancersofcolor.com
NATURE WALK: Variety of Groundcovers. 10-11:30 AM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Atrium, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free, but registration required. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
Saturday, May 26
ART: Silver Spring Art Market, 10 AM-4 PM. Georgia at Wayne Avenue in downtown SS. Free. Info: www.artsandalchemy.org
DANCE: BOCA Fest. Bellydancers of Color Association offers weekend of classes and evening performances. 8 AM-10 PM. University of Maryland Inn and Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi MD 20783. Fees for classes vary. Info: 301-985-7300 or www.bellydancersofcolor.com
FAMILY: Homefront Street Cars. Celebrate Memorial Day at Trolley Museum by recalling the role of transit during wartime. Enjoy films Tilley the Trolley and Billy the Bus (made in wartime). Noon-5 PM. 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville. Free admission; rides are $4/adult, $3/child. Info: 301-384-6088 or www.dctrolley.org.
KIDS: Saturday Stories for infants-5 with adult. 11 AM. Takoma DC library, 416 Cedar St, NW, DC. Info: 202-576-7252.
PETS: Free Woof Clinic - holistic care, noon-3 PM, Big Bad Woof. 117 Carroll St., NW DC. Free. Info: www.thebigbadwoof.com or 202-595-1988.
WALKING TOUR: Guided Tour of Historic Seminary at Forest Glen. 1 PM. Meet at Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring. $5/person, no RSVP required. Info: 301-589-1715 or www.saveourseminary.org.
Sunday, May 27
DANCE: BOCA Fest. Bellydancers of Color Association offers weekend of classes and evening performances. 8 AM-10 PM. University of Maryland Inn and Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi MD 20783. Fees for classes vary. Info: 301-985-7300 or www.bellydancersofcolor.com
FAMILY: Homefront Street Cars. Celebrate Memorial Day at Trolley Museum by recalling the role of transit during wartime. Enjoy film Tilley the Trolley and Billy the Bus (made in wartime). Noon-5 PM. 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville. Free admission; rides are $4/adult, $3/child. Info: 301-384-6088 or www.dctrolley.org.
PETS: Cat & Dog Adoption Event, Noon-3 PM. Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St., NW DC. Free. Info: www.thebigbadwoof.com or 202-595-1988.
Monday, May 28
CONCERT: Alexandria Memorial Jazz Festival. 1-7 PM (Chopteeth on stage at 5 PM). Fort Ward Park, 4301 West Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Info: 703-883-4686 or www.chopteeth.com
FAMILY: Homefront Street Cars. Celebrate Memorial Day at Trolley Museum by recalling the role of transit during wartime. Enjoy film Tilley the Trolley and Billy the Bus (made in wartime). Noon-5 PM. 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville. Free admission; rides are $4/adult, $3/child. Info: 301-384-6088 or www.dctrolley.org.
Tuesday, May 29
Wednesday, May 30
CONCERT: National Orchestral Institute finale concert offers Mozart, Bernstein & Shastakovich. (Free open rehearsal on June 29, 9:30 AM-Noon). Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center at U-Md, University Blvd at Stadium Dr., College Park. $20; $7/student. Info:301-405-2787 or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
GARDENING: Floating Islands of Aquatic Plants. Staff demonstration, 1 PM. Brookside Gardens Reflection Terrace, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free, no registration required. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
TALK: Ramana’s Garden – Abundance through a Child’s Smile. Dr. Prabhavati Dwaba describes this refuge for abandoned orphans the founded in northern India. 7-9 PM. Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St. NW DC. Info: jfhurley@comcast.net.
Thursday, May 31
OPERA: Washington National Opera in Concert, Placido Domingo conducting. 8 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $38-68. Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org
THEATRE: Opening Night for Spooky Action Theatre present the Lathe of Heaven (Ursula LeGuin). Sponsored by Class Acts Arts. Thurs-Sun, 8 PM through June 24. Black Box Theatre at Montgomery College, Philadelphia at Chicago Ave., Takoma Park. Donation requested. RSVP: 301-650-1368 or www.classactsarts.org
WORKSHOP: Free Homebuying Seminar offers tips for low to moderate income buyers. 6:30-8 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Free. Info: 1-800-523-1069 (code 3802) or www.thehomebuyingevent.com
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Friday, June 1
CONCERT: Robin and Linda Williams. 8 PM. Montpelier Spring Folk and Blues Series. Montpelier Mansion, Route 197 a Muirkirk Road, one mile west of BW Parkway. $20. Info: 301-953-1376 or www.pgparks.com.
TEENS: Wheaton Skate Night. 8-10 PM. Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton. $6 (with ID, includes skate rental). Info: 301-649-3640 or www.wheatonicearena.com
Concert: Fundraising Concert for Emma's Revolution. 7:30 p.m. St. Aloysius Church, 900 North Capitol St.(between I and K Sts. NW). Tickets $10-20 sliding scale; no one turned away for lack of ability to pay. Contact: Colleen McCarthy (202) 360-2131.
Saturday, June 2
DANCE: Black Expressions Dance: On the Rise. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
FESTIVAL: 27th Annual Washington Folk Festival, sponsored by Folk Society of Greater Washington. Seven stages of music, dance, storytelling and crafts. Noon-7 PM, repeats Sunday. Glen Echo Park, 76300 MacArthur Blvd. (inside Beltway). Free. Info: www.fsgw.org.
WOMEN: Healing with Basketball: Rebounding from Breast Cancer. No basketball experience necessary, focuses on strength training and teamwork. First Saturday every month. 10 AM-1 PM. Key Middle School Gym, 910 Schindler Dr., Silver Spring. Free. Must register: www.healingwithbasketball.com.
Sunday, June 3
BENEFIT: Mutts Strut. 5K Fun Run and 2-mile walk on behalf of Washington Animal Rescue League. 9 AM. American University. Info: 202-726-2556 x218 or email muttsstrut@warl.org.
FAMILY: Baseball Fun Day sponsored by Thunderbolts. Free baseball clinic (4-5 PM). Hitting and baserunning contests (5-6:30 PM). Intersquad g ame 7 PM. Blair Stadium, University south of Colesville Rd, Silver Spring. Info: www.tbolts.org
FESTIVAL: 27th Annual Washington Folk Festival, sponsored by Folk Society of Greater Washington. Seven stages of music, dance, storytelling plus crafts. Noon-7 PM. Glen Echo Park, 76300 MacArthur Blvd (inside Beltway). Free. Info: www.fsgw.org.
Monday, June 4
JAZZ: Wynton Marsalis – Where Y’all At? Jazz, Race and Culture. Sponsored by New Republic and Sixth & I Synagogue. 7 PM. Sixth & I Synagogue, 600 I Street NW, DC. Tickets: $6. Info and tickets: 202-408-3100 or tickets@sixthandi.org or www.sixthandi.org.
Tuesday, June 5
Please note corrected date! FREE CONCERT: Twilight Series: The RTTs. Americana, roots rock & pop. 6:30-8 PM. Gude Garden, Brookside Gardens (bring chairs/blankets). Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
MUSIC: David Olney & Bill Kirchen. 7:30 PM. Sangha, 7014 Westmoreland, Takoma Park. $12. Info: www.sangha.w
Wednesday, June 6
BASEBALL: Thunderbolts free pre-season game. 7 PM. Blair High School Stadium, University Ave. south of Colesville Rd, Silver Spring. Info: www.tbolts.org.
CONCERT: Faculty Chamber Recital opens National Orchestral Institute. 8 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Center at U-Md, University Blvd at Stadium Dr., College Park. Free. Info:301-405-2787 or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
KIDS: Summer Quest Reading Kickoff. 1 PM. Takoma Park DC Library, 5th and Cedar St., NW, DC. Free. Info: 202-576-7486.
Thursday, June 7
BASEBALL: Thunderbolts free pre-season game. 7 PM. Blair High School Stadium, University Ave. south of Colesville Rd, Silver Spring. Info: www.tbolts.org.
Friday, June 8
Saturday, June 9
ART: A.Salon Second Saurday. Artists open studio. 5-8 PM. 6924 Willow Street NW, DC. Info: 202-882-0740.
BASEBALL: Thunderbolts Opening Day v. College Park Bombers. 7 PM. Blair High School Stadium, University Avenue, south of Colesville. $5/adults. $2/under 18. Free for kids in uniform or under 5. Info: www.tbolts.org.
CONCERT: Student Chamber Orchestras. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center at U-Md, University Blvd at Stadium Dr., College Park. $20; $7/student. Info:301-405-2787 or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
DANCE: DanceAfrica, DC 2007 celebrates dance and music of the African Diaspora. 3 PM & 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
KIDS: Kids Fishing Day. Catch & release, demonstrations and activities. 9 AM-1 PM. webmail.National Wildlife Center. Route 295 to Powder Mill Road, then east 1.9 miles. Admission is free but registration is required. Please call 301-497-5887 or www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/events.html
Sunday, June 10
CONCERT: Chamber Music Marathon. Audience free to come and go as U-Md National Orchestral Institute offers ensembles. 10 AM; resumes 1:30 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Center at U-Md, University Blvd at Stadium Dr., College Park. Free. Info:301-405-2787 or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
DANCE: DanceAfrica, DC 2007, celebrates dance and music of the African Diaspora. 3 PM & 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. Matinees: $15/advance; $20/day of; $7/kids 17 & younger. Evening: $25/advance; $30/day of; $10/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
Monday, June 11
KIDS: Flower Buds. Stories and crafts. 10:30-11:30 AM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
Tuesday, June 12
FREE CONCERT: Twilight Series: The Moonlighters plays 1950s. 6:30-8 PM. Gude Garden, Brookside Gardens (bring chairs/blankets). Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
Wednesday, June 13
Thursday, June 14
DANCE: Black Expressions Dance: On the Rise. 7 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
Friday, June 15
CONCERT: National Orchestral Institute Open Rehearsal (see June 16). 9:30 AM-Noon. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center at U-Md, University Blvd at Stadium Dr., College Park. Free. Info:301-405-2787 or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Saturday, June 16
CONCERT: National Orchestral Institute presents Decoration Day plus Beethoven and Strauss. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center at U-Md, University Blvd at Stadium Dr., College Park. $20; $7/students. Info:301-405-2787 or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
GARDENING: Tree-iage: Tree Maintenance Day. Free outdoor demonstrations and advice on caring for trees in your yard. 10 AM-3 PM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton. Free. Info: www.brooksidegardens.org or 301-962-1400.
Sunday, June 17
Monday, June 18
Tuesday, June 19
FREE CONCERT: Twilight Series: Latin Soul. 6:30-8 PM. Gude Garden, Brookside Gardens (bring chairs/blankets). Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
FREE CONCERT: Twilight Series: Olney Big Band. 6:30-8 PM. Gude Garden, Brookside Gardens (bring chairs/blankets). 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
Wednesday, June 20
Thursday, June 21
Friday, June 22
CONCERT: National Orchestral Institute Music Finale. 7 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Center at U-Md, University Blvd at Stadium Dr., College Park. Free. Info:301-405-2787 or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Saturday, June 23
CONCERT: National Orchestral Institute offers Bartok and Brahms. (Free open rehearsal on June 22, 9:30 AM-Noon). Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Center at U-Md, University Blvd at Stadium Dr., College Park. $20; $7/student. Info:301-405-2787 or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
DANCE: “Portals” by Laura Schandelmeier & Stephen Clapp. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
WALKING TOUR: Guided Tour of Historic Seminary at Forest Glen. 1 PM. Meet at Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring. $5/person, no RSVP required. Info: 301-589-1715 or www.saveourseminary.org.
Sunday, June 24
DANCE: “Portals” by Laura Schandelmeier & Stephen Clapp. 7 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
JULY 2007
Friday July 1
FAMILY: Canada Day at National Capitol Trolley Museum. Discover the street cars of Toronto and Montreal. Noon-5 PM. 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville. Free admission; rides are $4/adult, $3/child. Info: 301-384-6088 or www.dctrolley.org.
Saturday July 7
DANCE: New Releases Choreographers Showcase. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
Sunday July 8
DANCE: New Releases Choreographers Showcase. 7 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
Monday July 9
KIDS: Flower Buds. Stories and crafts. 10:30-11:30 AM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
Saturday July 14
ART: A.Salon Second Saurday. Artists open studio. 5-8 PM. 6924 Willow Street NW, DC. Info: 202-882-0740.
Saturday July 21
DANCE: Tommy Parlon Dance Project. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
Sunday July 23
DANCE: Tommy Parlon Dance Project. 7 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
Saturday July 28
WALKING TOUR: Guided Tour of Historic Seminary at Forest Glen. 1 PM. Meet at Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring. $5/person, no RSVP required. Info: 301-589-1715 or www.saveourseminary.org.
Saturday August 4
DANCE: Tehreema Mitha Dance Company. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
GARDENING: Cactus & Succulent Show and Sale. 9 AM-5 PM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
Sunday August 5
DANCE: DanceAfricaTehreema Mitha Dance Company. 7 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $20/adult; $7/kids 17 & younger. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
GARDENING: Cactus & Succulent Show and Sale. 9 AM-4 PM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
Friday August 10
DANCE: Dance Place Energizers’ Summer Arts Camp Talent Show. 7 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $5/person. Info: 202-259-1600 or www.danceplace.org.
Saturday August 11
GARDENING: Daylily Sale. 9 AM-sold out. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
Monday August 13
KIDS: Flower Buds. Stories and crafts. 10:30-11:30 AM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
Saturday August 25
WALKING TOUR: Guided Tour of Historic Seminary at Forest Glen. 1 PM. Meet at Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring. $5/person, no RSVP required. Info: 301-589-1715 or www.saveourseminary.org.
Sunday September 15
FAMILY: Children’s Day at Brookside. Billy B entertains on a day full of hands-on activities all about trees. 10 AM-4 PM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org
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