"Through the Storm" by Evelyn Jacob is part of the "Birds of the Deep Water" Exhibit at Waverly Street Gallery. Visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com Image courtesy of the artist
Ongoing
“Edge of the Forest.” Through May 24 at Gibbs Street Gallery, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Artist Stephanie Garmey has crafted an exhibit of paper, wood, and glass to explore the solitude of travel and memory of natural environments. Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/galleries/gibbs-street-gallery.
“Mirror to the World.” Through June 1, 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays; 1-8 p.m. on Sundays at Photoworks Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Find five picture stories highlighting people from all over the world. Admission is free. Visit wwww.glenechophotoworks.org.
Friday/May 8
“Birds of the Deep Water” Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. at Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda. Artist Evelyn Jacob will celebrate her new exhibit depicting waterfowl in flight and with water. Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com.
Opening Reception.6-9 p.m. at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave. #E, Bethesda. The gallery will celebrate the launch of “The Merry Month” exhibit with artwork by Liliane Blom, Cynthia Ferrell Johnson, Donna McGee, Carol Vorosmarti, Kathryn Wiley and Patricia Zannie. Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b.
Saturday/May 9
Serbian Picnic.11 a.m.-7 p.m. at St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church, 10660 River Road, Potomac. Find traditional Serbian food, entertainment, and more in honor of St. George’s Day. Free. Visit www.svluka.org.
Mime Performance. 12 p.m. at Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Mark Jaster will teach children and adults about clowning and miming. The program will integrate music into the lesson. Free. Call 240-777-0492.
Wine Tasting Event. 12-5 p.m. at Balducci’s, 10323 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda. In honor of Mother’s Day, Balducci’s will be serving special wine and food pairings. Free. Visit www.balduccis.com.
Peter Max Art Sale. 1-3 p.m. at Wentworth Gallery at Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. The work of Illustrator and graphic artist Peter Max will be on sale. Free to attend. Visit www.wentworthgallery.com.
Latin Dance Party. 6-10:30 p.m. at River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6301 River Road, Bethesda. Find a buffet dinner and live music by Music Magic Trio. Proceeds will benefit the El Salvador University Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for youth, $100 for families and children 12 and under are free. Visit www.rruuc.org.
Saturday-Sunday/May 9-10
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday at the Bethesda Woodmont Triangle. More than 100 artists will showcase their work. Free to attend. Visit www.bethesda.org/arts/artsfestival.htm.