July 2008 day by day
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Saturday, June 28
CONCERT: U-Maryland NOI Orchestra. Mahler and Schumann. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. $20; $7/stiudets. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
FAMILY: Jewelry Family Day. Explore art of jewelry design and create your own piece of jewelry. 1-4 PM. Renwick Gallery, Free. Info: www.si.edu.
FESTIVAL: Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair. Handmade alternatives from independent artists plus music. 10 AM-5 PM. Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 8230 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring. Free. info: www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org.
FESTIVAL: Montgomery County Heritage Days. (See also June 29). Takoma Park offers music and kids activities at Thomas-Siegler Carriage House (Tulip at Maple), Noon-5 PM. Silver Spring offers showings of Silver Spring documentaries, gallery exhibit of local artists and evening concert (Hulla Trio with music of Forties-Sixties). Heliport Gallery, 8001 Kennett St. Free. Info:
KIDS: Clay Time. Glen Echo Potters demonstrate potter wheel; try your hand. Ages 10 and up. 2 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773-9420.
MUSIC: Doctor's Orders. (classic rock & R&B) Silver Spring Free Summer Concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
VOLUNTEER: Takoma Gateway Clean-Up Day sponsored by Pinecrest and Circle Woods neighborhoods. 9 AM-1 PM. Details: call 301-891-7119 or email CatherineR@takomagov.org.
WALKING TOUR: Guided tour of Historic Seminary at Florest Glen. Extensive walking with steps. 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.
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Sunday, June 29
KIDS: Tales of China's Yellow Mountain. Stories and tour of exhibit. 2 PM. Sackler Gallery. Free, first come. Info: www.si.edu.
FESTIVAL: Montgomery County Heritage Days. Takoma Park offers music and kids activities at Thomas-Siegler Carriage House (Tulip at Maple), Noon-5 PM. Silver Spring offers showings of Silver Spring documentaries, gallery exhibit of local artists and evening concert (Sharly Sears, jazz). Noon-4 PM. Heliport Gallery, 8001 Kennett St. Free.
GARDENING: Daylily Show. 1:30-5 PM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: or www.brooksidegardens.org or 301-982-1400.
MUSIC: Chopteeth. Finale of Function in the Junction Concert Series. 4-6 PM (including bi-annual membership meeting). Outside of TPSS Co-op, Ethan Allen at Carroll Ave, Takoma Junction. Free. Info: 301-891-2667.
NATURE: What's that sound? (hike to observe birds), see Sat. June 10 AM. Plus The Food Chain, Ages 9 and older explore how plants and animals are linked in the park). Nature Center. 5200 Glover Rd, NW (off Military Rd). Free. Info: 202-895-6070.
POETRY: Bathroom Poetry Project Progressive Reading. 1-2 PM. Beginning at Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St NW, then PollySue's Vintage Shop, Video Americain, Summer Delights, Fair Day's Play.
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Monday, June 30
AUTHOR TALK: Salman Rushdie on his new book, "The Enchantress of Florence." Co-sponsored by Politics and Prose and Sixth and I Synagogue. 7 PM. 600 I Street, NW DC. $6 (or two free tickets with $26 book purchase). Info: www.sixthandi.org or www.politics-prose.com.
BOOK TALK: Robert Engleman of Worldwatch discusses overpopulation, the subject of his book, "More: Population, Nature and What Women Want." 6:30-8 PM. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Sreet NW DC. Free. Info: dallen@teachingforchange.org.
FAMILY: Read Across America. National celebration of reading aloud, beginning 11 AM-4 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. No RSVP required: 240-773-9420.
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Tuesday, July 1
FAMILY: Preview of Montgomery County Fair. Volunteers bring live farm animal. 7 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910.
LECTURE: Chinese Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong discusses China-US relations. Sponsored by U-Maryland University College. 7 PM, reception to follow. UMUC Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd. Free.
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Wednesday, July 2
DANCE: Tappers with Attitude. 10:15 and 11:30 AM (repeats July 3). Discovery Theater, Ripley Center, Room 3111. $6/adults; $5/ages 2-16.
FREE CONCERT: Jonathan Batiste. Strathmore's Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 7 PM. Gudelsky Gazebo, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
SELF-HELP: How to Write an Effective Resume. Sponsored by Montgomery Works. 1:30 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Free. RSVP: 240-777-0910.
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Thursday, July 3
CAREER: Successful Interviewing. Workshop sponsored by Montgomery Works. 1:30-4:30 PM. Repeats Aug 7. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. 301-891-7259. RSVP at www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html.
MUSIC: The Fabulous Bel-Airs (oldies). Silver Spring Swings, free summer concert series. 7-9 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
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Friday, July 4
CELEBRATION: Takoma Park’s 111th Annual Independence Day Parade. 10 AM. Carroll Ave from Ethan Allen to Maple, then Maple to Philadelphia. Concert (7 PM), Fireworks at dark (9:30 PM). Lee Jordan Field, 7611 Piney Branch Rd. Free. Info: www.takomaparkfourthofjuly.org.
CELEBRATION: A Capitol Fourth on the National Mall. Concert (8-9:30 PM; live on PBS), Fireworks (9:10-9:30 PM).
FAMILY: All-Star 4th of July Block Party. Live music, kid's activities, food. 11 AM-7 PM. Silver Plaza on Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring. Info: www.downtownsilverspring.com.
GRAND RE-OPENING: House of Musical Tradition celebrates its new digs after the parade. Music at the Gazebo and HMT featuring Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Billy Coulter and more. 12-4 PM. 7010 Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park. Info: www.hmt.org.
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Saturday, July 5
DANCE: Deviated Theatre. Kimmie Dobbs and Enoch Chan's blended Dance-Theatre. 8 PM, repeats Sunday. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $22; $8/age 2-17. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.
FAMILY: ImaginAsia - Royal Family Albums. Explore royal albums of Mughal exmperors and then construct your own (bring a portrait or group photo). 2 PM. Sackler Classroom 2. Free, first come. Info: www.si.edu
HISTORY: Walking Tour of Silver Spring's Original Main Street (Georgia Avenue), hosted by Jerry McCoy of Silver Spring Historical Society. 10 AM-Noon. Begins at B&O Railroad Station, 8100 Georgia Ave. $5/person; free for under 13 and SSHS members. RSVP not required. Info: 301-537-1253 or sshistory@yahoo.com.
MUSIC: Groove Killers. (Motown, Funk) Silver Spring Free Summer Concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
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Sunday, July 6
DANCE: Deviated Theatre. 7 PM. Dance Place. See July 5.
FESTIVAL: Closing day for Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall, celebrating Bhutan, NASA's 50 years, and the state of Texas. 11 AM-5:30 PM. Free. Full schedule of events: www.folklife.si.edu/festival/2008.
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Monday, July 7
KIDS: Planet Hike. Ages 7 and up hike a scaled-down model of the solar system. 10 AM. Rock Creek Nature Center. 5200 Glover Rd, NW (off Military Rd). Free. Info: 202-895-6070.
TWEENS: Banned Book Club - "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier. For 6th grade and up. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. RSVP at 301-891-7259 or www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html.
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Tuesday, July 8
BENEFIT: Shop at Whole Foods and support Montgomery Countryside Alliance (5% of sales). 833 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring. Info: 301-608-9373 or www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
BOOKS: "Babylon Sisters," By Pearl Cleage. African American Book Group. 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
FAMILY: Brain Benders from Maryland Science Center. Ages 5 and up. Summer reading event. 2 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Free. Info: 240-773-9420.
FAMILY: Shadow Puppets with Daniel Barash. Part of Summer Reading Program. 7 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910.
TEENS: Guitar Hero Game Day. Summer Reading program. 1:30 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
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Wednesday, July 9
AUTHOR TALK: Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas by Kevin Merida and Michael Fletcher. 6-7:30 PM. Busboys & Poets
FREE CONCERT: AIR Chamber Music Collective. Strathmore's Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 7 PM. Gudelsky Gazebo, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
FREE FILM: "Away from Her" (Julie Christie) explores Alzheimer's as part of Science in the Cinema. 7-9:30 PM, includes panel discussion. AFI Silver,
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $9.75/general; $8.50/students; Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.
KIDS: Reptiles Alive, part of Little Tots Summer Fun Series. 10:30 AM-Noon. Ellsworth Plaza, Downtown Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com.
KIDS: Fast Freddy (comedy & magic for all ages). Part of Catch the Reading Bug. 1:30 PM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW, DC. RSVP: 202-576-7252.
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Thursday, July 10
AUTHOR TALK: Naomi Klein and "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism." 6:30-8 PM. Busboys & Poets, 2021 14th Street NW DC. Free, book for sale. Info: www.teachingforchange.org or www.busboysandpoets.com.
MUSIC: David Bach (world jazz). Silver Spring Swings, free summer concert series. 7-9 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
FAMILY: Chalk Festival at American Art Museum. Add your chalk creations to the sidewalk entrance at F Street NW. 2-5 PM, continues thru July 12. F at 8th Streets (Gallery Place Metro). Info: 202-633-1000 or www.si.edu.
KIDS: Baba Jamal Koram ("The Story Man"). Ages 7 and Up. Part of Catch the Reading Bug. 10:30 AM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW, DC. RSVP: 202-576-7252
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Friday, July 11
ART: Grand Opening of Pyramid Atlantic Community Arts Store. Sales of prints, books, and work of local artists and crafaaters will benefit local artists and art programs. Noon. 924 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring. Info: 301-608-9101 or www.pyramid-atlantic.org.
BASEBALL: Hawaiian Shirt Night as Thunderbolts face Herndon Braves. 7 PM. Stadium at Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University East at Colesville. $5; $2 under 18. (free if youth players in uniform). Info: www.tbolts.org
FAMILY: Bill Harley, 2007 Grammy Winner. Strathmore Backyard Theater. Bring blanket or beach chair. 9:30 or 11:30 AM. Enter from 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. $6; free under age 3 (parking free). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
FAMILY: Chalk Festival at American Art Museum. 2-5 PM. See July 10.
MUSIC: Last Minute Jazz Quartet. Friday Night Spotlight, free summer concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
MUSIC: Gina DeSimone. Arts Alley Summer Series. 5:30-7:30 PM (thru Oct 4). 8030 Georgia Ave at East-West Highway, Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.mojoatsopo.com..
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Saturday, July 12
ART: A.Salon Second Saturday Open Studio. 6925 Willow St., NW DC. 1-6 PM. Info: www.asalondc.org or 202-882-0740.
ASTRONOMY: Exploring the Sky - Outdoor viewing of stars with National Capital Astronomers. 9:30 PM. Military Field, near picnic grove #13 off Military Rd NW. Free. Cancelled if rain. Info: 202-895-6070.
FAMILY: Chalk Festival at American Art Museum. Noon-5 PM. See July 10.
GARDENING: Potomac Lily Show. 12:30-5 PM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: www.brooksidegardens.org or 301-982-1400.
HISTORY: Fort Stevens Day. Lecture re Fort Stevens role in Civil War (11:30 AM & 3:30 PM). Talk at Battleground National Cemetery (1:30 PM, repeated Sat. July 26). 13th & Quackenbos NW DC (one block west of Georgia). One-mile hike to Fort DeRussy from Rock Creek Nature Center (10 AM). Info: www.nps.gov/rocr or 202-895-6070.
KIDS: Incredible Insects with Kay Taub from Smithsonian Insect Zoo. Summer Reading event for ages 5 & up. 2 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773-9420.
KIDS: Crafternoon. Ages 3-10 with parent. Explore insect world and make buggy craft. Part of Catch the Reading Bug. 1:30 PM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW, DC. RSVP: 202-576-7252
MUSIC: Diamond Alley. (classic rock, retro) Silver Spring Free Summer Concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: 301-565-7300 or www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
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Sunday, July 13
FAMILY DANCE: Square and Contra Dancing. Sponsored by Folk Society of Greater Washington for all ages. 3-5 PM. Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. DC, inside the Beltway. Info: 301-634-2222. www.fsgw.com.
FAMILY: Bastille Day Celebration at Hillwood Estate. Art activities. 1-5 PM. 4155 Linnean Ave NW DC. $12; $5/ages 6-18. Info: 202-686-5807 or www.HillwoodMuseum.org.
GARDENING: Potomac Lily Show. 9 AM-4 PM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
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Monday, July 14
KIDS: Flower Buds, monthly program for ages 3-5 with parent. 10:30-11 AM. Visitors Center classroom, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. $3/child; adult free. (RSVP required at www.parkpass.org.). Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
KIDS: "Dinosaur" presented by Maryland Science Center. 7 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910.
KIDS: Why are there no bears in Rock Creek Park. Ages 7 and up. 10 AM. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW (off Military Rd). Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.
KIDS: SummerQueest Campfire. Crafts, songs, stories. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. RSVP at 301-891-7259 or www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html.
FREE FILM: James Bond in "Dr. No" opens Screen on the Green Film Festival. 8:30 PM. National Mall between 4th and 7th Streets. Free. Info: 202.426.6841.
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Tuesday, July 15
BENEFIT: Eat at Mark's Kitchen and support Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (15% of receipts). Noon-9 PM. 7006 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park. Info: 301-270-1884 or www.markskitchen.com.
BOOK GROUP: "The Path Between the Seas," by David McCullough. 7 PM, First part of discussion. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773-9420.
BOOK GROUP: Georges Simenon mysteries ("Madame Maigret's Own Case" & "Maigret and the Man on the Bench"). 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
FILM: "Secret Daughter," part of Books on Film series. 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
NATURE: Woodland Trail Hike for ages 5 & up. 4 PM. Rock Creek Nature Center. 5200 Glover Rd, NW (off Military Rd). Free. Info: 202-895-6070.
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Wednesday, July 16
BOOK GROUP: "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks. 2 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910.
FREE CONCERT: The Grandsons. Strathmore's Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 7 PM. Gudelsky Gazebo, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
FREE FILM: "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," Golden Globe winner as part of Science in the Cinema. 7-9:30 PM, includes panel discussion. AFI Silver,
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $9.75/general; $8.50/students; Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.
KIDS: Jon Spelman, storyteller. Ages 5-12. Part of Catch the Reading Bug. 10:30 AM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW, DC. RSVP: 202-576-7252
KIDS: "Wright Stuff," physics that govern flight. Summer reading program for ages 5 and up. 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
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Thursday, July 17
FAMILY: Anansegromma of Ghana. Strathmore Backyard Theater. Bring blanket or beach chair. 9:30 or 11:30 AM. Enter from 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. $6; free under age 3 (parking free). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
KIDS: "Two of a Kind" Famly Concert. Summer Reading event for ages 4 and up. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773-9420.
MUSIC: Andre Cristovam with Bruce Ewan. Silver Spring Swings, free summer concert series. 7-9 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
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Friday, July 18
BUSINESS: Work-from-home lunch bunch. 1 PM lunch with discussion of blogging. Tian Jin Palace, 8411 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com.
FAMILY: The StarryTelling Festival. Opening night of three-day celebration of astronomy. 7 PM to 9 PM, featuring Galileo. Main event Sat (2-10 PM) and workshops on Sun (2-5 PM). Kensington Town Hall, 3710 Mitchell Street. Free. Full schedule at www.starrytelling.com. Info: 301-404-2678.
MUSIC: 3rd Fret. Arts Alley Summer Series. 5:30-7:30 PM (thru Oct 4). 8030 Georgia Ave at East-West Highway, Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.mojoatsopo.com.
MUSIC: Woodside Kids Chorale (Fantasticks). Friday Night Spotlight, free summer concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
PROTEST: Peace Vigil opposing Iraq War. Part of National Iraq Moratorium. 6-7 PM. Silver Spring Metro. Free. Info: www.takomapeace.org or www.iraqmoratorium.org.
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Saturday, July 19
DANCE: New Releases Choreographers Showcase. 8 PM, repeats Sunday. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $22; $8/age 2-17. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.
KIDS: Family Songs with Eliza Newlin Carney. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. RSVP at 301-891-7259 or www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html.
FAMILY: The StarryTelling Festival. Day 2 - Celebrate astronomy through skylore, dance, music, magic, stargazing, hands on science and an inflatable planetarium. 2-10 PM. Kensington Town Hall. See Fri July 18.
MUSIC: Scott Paddock. (urban jazz, funk) Silver Spring Free Summer Concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
HEALTH: African Health Fair. Free health screenings, info, food, music, games. 11 AM-4 PM. Montgomery College Nunley Student Center. 7625 Fenton St. Info: 301-628-3453 or 301-628-3435.
NATURE: Milkhouse Ford Hike, 1.5 miles for ages 7 & up. 2 PM. Rock Creek Nature Center. 5200 Glover Rd, NW (off Military Rd). Free. Info: 202-895-6070.
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Sunday, July 20
DANCE: New Releases Choreographers Showcase. 7 PM. Dance Place. See July 19.
FAMILY: The StarryTelling Festival. Day 3 - Workshops for teachers and parents. 2-5 PM. Kensington Town Hall. See Fri July 18.
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Monday, July 21
FAMILY: Bedtime Stories. For all ages, PJs and teddy bears welcome. 7 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. RSVP at 301-891-7259 or www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html.
FREE FILM: "The Candidate." Screen on the Green Film Festival. 8:30 PM. National Mall between 4th and 7th Streets. Free. Info: 202-426-6841.
SEMINAR: Liz Lerman's CuriousWorks/Curious Audiences, dialog exploring both sides of the footlights. Part of Captial Fringe Festival. 6 PM. M.L.King Library, Room A9, 901 G Street, NW DC. $10. Info: www.capfringe.org or www.danceexchange.org.
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Tuesday, July 22
BOOKS: "Alentejo Blue" by Monica Ali. 10:30 AM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
TEENS: Movie Night - "Into the Wild." 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
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Wednesday, July 23
FAMILY: Shazam Magic. Summer Reading program for all ages. 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
FREE CONCERT: Chrislylez Bacon and Strange Fruit. Strathmore's Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 7 PM. Gudelsky Gazebo, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
FREE FILM: "Canvas" (Marcia Gar Harden) explores schizophrenia as part of Science in the Cinema. 7-9:30 PM, includes panel discussion. AFI Silver,
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $9.75/general; $8.50/students; Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.
KIDS: "Madame Butterfly" Opera Workshop offered by Washington National Opera as part of Catch the Reading Bug. 1:30 PM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW, DC. RSVP: 202-576-7486.
KIDS: Gymboree, part of Little Tots Summer Fun Series. 10:30 AM-Noon. Ellsworth Plaza, Downtown Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com.
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Thursday, July 24
ART: Reception for Art Institute's Study Abroad Project. 6:30-7:30 AM. (Exhibit up thru Aug 10). Cafritz Art Center Gallery, 930 King St, Takoma Park. Info: 240-567-1368.
BASEBALL: Tie Dye Shirt Night as Thunderbolts face Herndon Braves. 7 PM. Stadium at Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University East at Colesville. $5; $2 under 18. (free if youth players in uniform). Info: www.tbolts.org
FAMILY: Rocknoceros. Strathmore Backyard Theater. Bring blanket or beach chair. 9:30 or 11:30 AM. Enter from 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. $6; free under age 3 (parking free). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
MUSIC: Bach Sinfonia (classical). Silver Spring Swings, free summer concert series. 7-9 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
NATURE: Woodland Trail Hike for ages 5 & up. 4 PM. Rock Creek Nature Center. 5200 Glover Rd, NW (off Military Rd). Free. Info: 202-895-6070.
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Friday, July 25
DANCE: Liz Lerman's "Muscle and Mortar: Animating Architecture." Part of Capital Fringe Festiva (repeats July 26). 6:30 PM. National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW DC. Free. Inifo: www.capfringe.org or www.danceexchange.com.
MUSIC: "Sign of the Times" Party on the Green. Friday Night Spotlight, free summer concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: 301-565-7300 or www.silverspringdowntown.com.
MUSIC: Adam Johnston & Friends. Arts Alley Summer Series. 5:30-7:30 PM (thru Oct 4). 8030 Georgia Ave at East-West Highway, Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.mojoatsopo.com.
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Saturday, July 26
ART: Artists Reception and Sale. Jewelry by Jennifer and Rona Eisner Photography. 1-5 PM. The Tranquil Soul, 7014-B Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park. Info: 240-254-5250.
BASEBALL: Negro Baseball League Exhibition Guided Tour. Ages 10 and up. 10 AM. Historical Society of Washington DC. 801 K Street NW at Mt. Vernon Square. Free. RSVP: www.historydc.org or 202-383-1828.
DANCE: Hip Hop Workshops, part of Washington Youth Ballet's Capitol Movement Convention. 10 AM-6 PM, more classes on Sunday. 926 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring. $90/all day. $50/two classes. Info: 301-613-8238 or www.capitolmovement.org.
DANCE: Liz Lerman's "Muscle and Mortar." 2 & 4 PM. See July 25.
DANCE: Black Expressions Dance: On the Rise. 8 PM, repeats Sunday. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $22; $8/age 2-17. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.
FAMILY: Ronald McDonald and magic. Summer Reading program for all ages. 10 AM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
MUSIC: Unity Reggae Band. Silver Spring Free Summer Concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
WALKING TOUR: Guided tour of Historic Seminary at Forest Glen. Extensive walking with steps. 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.
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Sunday, July 27
DANCE: Jazz Technique Workshops sponsored by Washington Youth Ballet, see details on Sat, July 26.
DANCE: Black Expessions Dance. 7 PM. Dance Place. See July 26.
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Monday, July 28
FREE FILM: Arsenic and Old Lace. Screen on the Green Film Festival. 8:30 PM. National Mall between 4th and 7th Streets. Free. Info: 202-426-6841.
FAMILY: Daniel Barash's Shadow Puppet Workshop. Ages 5 & up make a puppet and then create a show. 7 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. RSVP: www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html or at 301-891-7259.
NATURE: Fort DeRussy Hike for ages 6 & up. Learn about its role in Civil War on 1-mile hike. 4 PM. Rock Creek Nature Center. 5200 Glover Rd, NW (off Military Rd). Free. Info: 202-895-6070.
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Tuesday, July 29
FILM: "First Person Singular" (John Hope Franklin). Part of Books on Film series. 7 PM. White Oak Library,
11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
KIDS: Incredible Insects with Kay Taubs of Smithsonian Insect Zoo. part of Summer Reading program. 1 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910.
KIDS: PJ Storytime. Ages infant-6. Pjs and slippers welcome. 7 PM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW, DC. RSVP: 202-576-7252
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Wednesday, July 30
BOOKS: "Philadelphia Fire" by John Edgar Wideman. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. RSVP: 301-891-7259 or www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html.
FREE CONCERT: Brave Combo and Bugs & Balloons. Strathmore's Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 7 PM. Gudelsky Gazebo, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
FREE FILM: "The Quiet Duel" (Japanese with subtitles) explores syphilis as part of Science in the Cinema. 7-9:30 PM, includes panel discussion. AFI Silver,
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $9.75/general; $8.50/students; Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.
KIDS: Magic Mama with Rukiya Bonner. Ages 3-10. Part of Catch the Reading Bug. 10:30 AM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW, DC. RSVP: 202-576-7252
JAZZ: Sandy Asirvatham. Free "Jazz on the Portico" Series at Riversdale House Museum. Bring dinner plus blanket or chair. 7-8 PM. 4811 Riversdale Rd.. Riverdale Park. Free. Rain or shine, no RSVP. Info: 301-84-0420 or www.pgparks.com.
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Thursday, July 31
FAMILY: Cantare. Strathmore Backyard Theater. Bring blanket or beach chair. 9:30 or 11:30 AM. Enter from 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. $6; free under age 3 (parking free). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
KIDS: Mystery Animal Visit. 4-H Goup from Maryland Fair brings live farm animal for ages 3-7. 10:30 AM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420. Repeats 2 PM at White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555.
MUSIC: Patrick Alban & Noche Latina. Silver Spring Swings, free summer concert series. 7-9 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
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Thursday, July 31
MUSIC: Ricardo & the Salseros. Friday Night Spotlight, free summer concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
Saturday, August 2
DANCE: CorbinDances. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $22; $17/students. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.
GARDENING: Cactus Show. 9 AM-5 PM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: or www.brooksidegardens.org or 301-982-1400.
MUSIC: Hand Painted Swinger. (pop, roots rock) Silver Spring Free Summer Concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
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Sunday, August 3
DANCE: CorbinDances. 7 PM. Dance Place. See Aug 2.
GARDENING: Cactus Show. 9 AM-4 PM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: or www.brooksidegardens.org or 301-982-1400.
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Monday, August 4
FREE FILM: The Apartment. Screen on the Green Film Festival. 8:30 PM. National mall between 4th and 7th Streets. Free. Info: 202.426.6841.
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Tuesday, August 5
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Wednesday, August 6
BOOKS: "My Grandfather's Son" by Clarence Thomas. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773-9420.
FAMILY: Square Dance & Ice Cream Social. Part of Summer Rading program. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773-9420.
FAMILY: "ICkity Bickity Boo Show with Terry Marsh. Songa, dancing, skits for toddler to Kindergarten. 2 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Free. RSVP: 240-777-0910.
FREE CONCERT: The Lovell Sisters. Strathmore's Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 7 PM. Gudelsky Gazebo, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
FREE FILM: Life Support (Queen Latifah) explores drug addiction as part of Science in the Cinema. 7-9:30 PM, includes panel discussion. AFI Silver,
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $9.75/general; $8.50/students; Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.
KIDS: Oh Susanna, part of Little Tots Summer Fun Series. 10:30 AM-Noon. Ellsworth Plaza, Downtown Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.downtownsilverspring.com.
SELF-HELP: How to Write an Effective Resume. Sponsored by Montgomery Works. 1:30 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Free. RSVP: 240-777-0910.
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Thursday, August 7
CAREER: Successful Interviewing. Workshop sponsored by Montgomery Works. 1:30-4:30 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. 301-891-7259. RSVP at www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html.
MUSIC: The U.S. Army Blues (big band jazz). Silver Spring Swings, free summer concert series. 7-9 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
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Friday, August 8
PERFORMANCE: Eric Henning Magic Show. Friday Night Spotlight, free summer concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: 301-565-7300 or www.silverspringdowntown.com.
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Saturday, August 9
DANCE: Summer Camp Show. 8 PM, repeats Sunday. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $10; $3/age 2-17. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.
MUSIC: Dixie Power Trio. Silver Spring Free Summer Concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
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Sunday, August 10
DANCE: Summer Camp Show. 7 PM. Dance Place. See Aug 9.
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Monday, August 11
FREE FILM: Superman. Screen on the Green Film Festival. 8:30 PM. National mall between 4th and 7th Streets. Free. Info: 202-426-6841.
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Tuesday, August 12
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Wednesday, August 13
FREE FILM: Reign Over Me (Adam Sandler) explores post-traumatic street disorder as part of Science in the Cinema. 7-9:30 PM, includes panel discussion. AFI Silver, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $9.75/general; $8.50/students; Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.
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Thursday, August 14
MUSIC: Elliot Levine. Silver Spring Swings, free summer concert series. 7-9 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
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Friday, August 15
FREE FILM: Bee Movie. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 8:30 PM. Lawn at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (donations support NIH Children's Charities; parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
FAMILY: Rock 'n Romp (family concert). Friday Night Spotlight, free summer concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: 301-565-7300 or www.silverspringdowntown.com.
PROTEST: Peace Vigil opposing Iraq War. Part of National Iraq Moratorium. 6-7 PM. Takoma Metro. Free. Info: www.takomapeace.org or www.iraqmoratorium.org.
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Saturday, August 16
FREE FILM: Spider Man 3. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 8:30 PM. Lawn at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (donations support NIH Children's Charities; parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
MUSIC: Chris Polk. (blues, R&B) Silver Spring Free Summer Concert series. 6:30-8:30 PM. Silver Plaza. Info: www.silverspringdowntown.com or 301-565-7300.
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Sunday, August 17
FREE FILM: Airplane!. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 8:30 PM. Lawn at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (donations support NIH Children's Charities; parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
GARDENING: Daylily Show. 9 AM-Sold Out. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: or www.brooksidegardens.org or 301-982-1400.
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Monday, August 18
FREE FILM: The Kite Runner. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 8:30 PM. Lawn at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (donations support NIH Children's Charities; parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
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Tuesday, August 19
BOOK: "The Path Between the Seas." Part 2 of discussion. 7:30 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773-9420.
FREE FILM: The Bourne Ultimatum. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 8:30 PM. Lawn at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (donations support NIH Children's Charities; parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
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Wednesday, August 20
FREE FILM: Evan Almighty. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 8:30 PM. Lawn at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (donations support NIH Children's Charities; parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
KIDS: Gymboree, part of Little Tots Summer Fun Series. 10:30 AM-Noon. Ellsworth Plaza, Downtown Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.downtownsilverspring.com.
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Thursday, August 21
FREE FILM: TBA. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 8:30 PM. Lawn at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (donations support NIH Children's Charities; parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
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Friday, August 22
FREE FILM: Transformers. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 8:30 PM. Lawn at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (donations support NIH Children's Charities; parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
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Saturday, August 23
FREE FILM: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 8:30 PM. Lawn at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (donations support NIH Children's Charities; parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
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Sunday, August 24
FREE FILM: Shrek the Third. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Bring blanket or beach chair, food for sale. 8:30 PM. Lawn at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free (donations support NIH Children's Charities; parking $4.75). Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
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Wednesday, August 27
JAZZ: Bruce Ewan, jazz harmonica. Free "Jazz on the Portico" Series at Riversdale House Museum. Bring dinner plus blanket or chair. 7-8 PM. 4811 Riversdale Rd.. Riverdale Park. Free. Rain or shine, no RSVP. Info: 301-84-0420 or www.pgparks.com.
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