Photographer Steven Marks has taken pictures all over the District of Columbia and its surrounding territories to capture an unseen side of the city. “Hidden District” is a collection of those photographs on display at the Photoworks Gallery at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. through July 12. Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.glenechphotoworks.org for more. Photo by Steven Marks
Ongoing
“Birds of the Deep Water.” Through June 6. 12-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda. Artist Evelyn Jacob has created digital imagery depicting waterfowl in flight and with water. Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com.
Children's Storytime. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda Listen to employees read modern and classic children’s stories. Free. Visit www.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4824850-21.
Adult Single Night. Saturdays, 9 p.m. at at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Find a DJ, open dance floor, and other singles. No cover charge. Visit www.bennysbargrill.com.
Canal Boat Excursions. Through mid-June. 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. at The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710 MacArthur Blvd. Take a historic cruise down the canal and learn about life for canal workers. Tickets are $5-8, plus an additional $5 to enter the park. Call 301-767-3709.
The Bethesda Big Train. Through August. Shirley Povich Field in Cabin John Regional Park, 10600 Westlake Drive. The collegiate league baseball team The Big Train plays in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, a wooden-bat collegiate league that has sent athletes to Major League Baseball. Visit www.bigtrain.org for more.
Friday Night Live. Fridays through Sept.4, 6:30-9 p.m. at Rockville Town Square. Find diverse music each week. Local restaurants will be selling food outdoors. Free. Visit www.rockvilletownsquare.com for a full schedule.
Art Walk in the Park. First Fridays through October. 6-8 p.m. Glen Echo Park. Enjoy pottery, calligraphy, glass work, and much more. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more.
Friday/June 5
Book Signing. 1-3 p.m. at World Bank Group InfoShop Bookstore, 1776 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Potomac resident Heath Suddleson will be signing copies of his book “The Attitude Check: Lessons in Leadership.” Free. Call Michelle Whitman at 405-458-5642.
“Constructions and Meditations” Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. at Artists and Makers Studios, 11810 Parklawn Drive, Rockville. Join artist Tony Cowles to celebrate his solo exhibition. Free. Visit www.artistsandmakersstudios.com.
“Hidden Districts” Opening Reception. 6-8 p.m. at at Photoworks Gallery at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Celebrate the new exhibit featuring photo essays by Steven Marks and take an “Art Walk in the Park.” Free. Visit www.glenechophotoworks.com.
Washington Conservatory 2014-15 Piano Plus! Concerts. 7:30 p.m. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda. Concert series features members of the Washington Conservatory faculty and guest artists. Free, donations welcome. Visit www.washingtonconservatory.org or call 301-320-2770 for more.
Mary Wilson. 8 p.m. at The Bethesda Blues Jazz and Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. One of the original Supremes, Mary Wilson will perform.Tickets are $40. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.
June 5-July 12
“Hidden District.” Saturdays 1-4 p.m., Sundays 1-8 p.m. at Photoworks Gallery at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. “Hidden District” is a photo essay by Steven Marks based on his interpretation of the District of Columbia. Admission is free. Visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.
Saturday/June 6
Imagination Bethesda. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the intersection of Woodmont Avenue and Elm Street, Bethesda. Imagination Bethesda is a street festival for children with activities, live entertainment and more. Free. Visit www.bethesda.org.
Dawson’s Doggy Dip. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dawson’s Market, 225 N Washington St, Rockville. Bring your dog for a day in the sun. Find vendors, samples, and more. Free. Visit www.dawsonsmarket.com.
Video Game Music Concert. 7 p.m. at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville. The Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert of orchestral video game music. Free. Visit www.wmgso.org.
“A Night in Vegas.” 7-11 p.m. at 4935 Bar & Kitchen, 4935 Cordell Ave., Bethesda. Nourish Now hosts a 4th annual fundraising gala with vegas-style games and more. Tickets are $150. Visit www.nourishnow.org.
House Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. in Bethesda. Arlington-based IBIS Chamber Music presents concerts in private homes, followed by a reception. Proceeds fund community concerts. $25, limited space. Email susan@ibischambermusic.org or call 703-755-0960 for reservations. Visit ibischambermusic.org for more.
Saturday-Sunday/June 6-7
Salsa Showcase. 8 p.m. at Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. High Energy Productions presents a Salsa dance and Performance Showcase debuting the Latin Motion 2015 Student and Semi-Pro routines and featuring performances by other performance companies. Tickets are $18. Visit www.oohsalsa.com.
June 6-July 12
“These Mirrors are Not Boxes.” Gallery hours at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Six local women display their art based on the complexities of contemporary identity. Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org.
June 6-July 26
Creative Crafts Council 30th Biennial Exhibit. Gallery hours at The Strathmore Mansion, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. The Creative Crafts Council presents an exhibit of useful art. Free. Visit www.creativecraftscouncil.org.
Sunday/June 7
Taste of Wheaton. 11 a.m. at Wheaton Triangle, Silver Spring. Find food samples and wine tastings from local restaurants. The event is free, but food samples range from $1-5 each. Visit www.visitmontgomery.com.
Sports Festival. 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Avenel Park, 10051 Oaklyn Dr. An annual afternoon of activities and games is hosted by KEEN Greater DC (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now). Team up with KEEN athletes for events such as tug-of-war, obstacle course challenges, kickball, and volleyball.See www.keengreaterdc.org.
Waltz Dance. 2:45 p.m. Waltz workshop, 3:30 p.m. dance at The Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. The Mavitz Ensemble will provide music for couple dances including the Waltz and Hambo. Tickets are $10. Visit www.waltztimedances.org.
Concert. 7 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. The Stampinato Brothers will celebrate the release of band member Bill Stark’s new album, “I See Trouble.” Ruthie and the Wranglers will also perform. Tickets are $25. Visit www.BethesdaBluesJazz.com.