Wednesday, March 13
Art Talk
"The Art of the Haggadah: A Journey Through Time," will be presented at the next ArtSites meeting. The free program will be held at The Dennis & Phillip Ratner Museum, Carriage House Galleries, 10001 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. Call 301-8871-3133.
Junior Naturalists
"Rainforest Reptiles and Amphibians" is the subject of this nature program for children 10-12 at Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd. in Bethesda, from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Cost is $4. Call 301-299-1990.
Oscar Night Dinner
Janet Gaffney's The Art of Cooking presents a meal "fit for the stars," at 6:30 p.m. Fish canapés, pork and cider ragout and more. Food and class costs $58. Call 301-951-3719.
A Fox's Tale
Learn all about these dashing animals with their luxurious tails, at Locust Grove Nature, 7777 Democracy Blvd., from 10-11 a.m. Search for their habitat along the trail and make a foxy craft. Designed for ages 3-5 with an adult. Younger siblings welcome. Cost is $2 per child 2 and up. Call 301-299-1990.
Tea and Celtic Harp
Gail McDermott provides the music for tea at Strathmore Hall, 10701 Rockville Pike, at 1 p.m. Prepaid reservations. Costs $17. Call 301-530-0540 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Thursday, March 14
Cuddle Ups
Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, will present "Spring Fling" for children 12-24 months, at 10:15 and 11 a.m. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Call 301-983-4475.
Newcomers Club
The Potomac Area Newcomers Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Event includes a silent auction with proceeds benefiting Stepping Stones Shelter of Rockville. For location and reservations, 301-983-3191. For membership information, call 301-216-1315.
Suburban Woman's Club
Meet at North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway, at 10 a.m., for a talk by Guy Fringer on genealogy. Refreshments. Call 301-365-0760.
Meditation
"Recognizing the Divine" will be presented at Adidam Revelation Bookstore, 7215 Arlington Road, Suite 202, at 7:30 p.m. Donations appreciated. Call 301-656-6277.
Friday, March 15
Potomac Theatre
'Chain Links,' original one-act plays by local playwrights, will be presented by Potomac Theatre Company at Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for students. Call 301-299-8571.
Dance Concert
'Spotlight on Broadway,' presented by The Musical Theatre Center, opens tonight at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive at the Rockville Civic Center, through March 24. Show features Young Americans of Washington and Upbeat Unlimited performing a mix of classic Broadway favorites. Show times are March 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23, at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on March 16, 23 and 24. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13.50 for seniors, students and children. For group sales, call 301-251-5766. All other tickets, call 301-545-5660.
Chocolate Tasting Gala
Carnival of Chocolates will be held at Glenview Mansion in Rockville, from 7-9:30 p.m. Chocolate desserts from area restaurants and caterers, music, champagne, magician and silent auction. Event will benefit The Dwelling Place, a transitional housing program for homeless families. Tickets are $30. Call Genevieve LaClair at 301-916-4675.
Mountain Biking
Locust Grove Nature Center will host a 4- to 6-mile trip through Schaeffer Farm in south Germantown through wooded tracts and farmland., from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring lunch and water and meet at Schaeffer Farm Road, Grey Rock Ranch, in Germantown. For adults. Call 301-299-1990.
Book Signing and Discussion
Joel Lerner, author of "Anyone Can Landscape," will be at American Plant Food Company, 5258 River Road in Bethesda, at 1 p.m. Adults. Free. Call 301-469-7690.
Free Concert
Michael & Matthew Polochak will perform at Barnes & Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave., 3 p.m. All ages. Free. Call 301-986-1761.
Seniors Social
Bethesda Senior Source, 4805 Edgemoor Lane in Bethesda, at 12:30 p.m. Free. Call 301-951-1990.
Anniversary Celebration
The 12th year anniversary celebration extravaganza at La Petite Classique, 4884 Bethesda Ave. Today, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults 21 and older. Free. Call 301-564-9323.
Saturday, March 16
All-Beethoven Program
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) Symphony Orchestra will perform the music of Beethoven in the Kreeger Auditorium, 6125 Montrose Road in Rockville, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors and students and $15 for JCC members. Call 301-230-3775.
How Could They Overlook That?
Learn how the Great Falls were formed and how history could have destroyed this magnificent view forever. Accompany a park ranger to the overlook, meet at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710 MacArthur Blvd. at 1 p.m., or simply meet the ranger at the overlook at 1:30 p.m. Handicapped accessible. Call 301-767-3714.
Gem and Mineral Show
The 38th Annual Gem and Mineral Show will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, 16 Chestnut St., from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $4, and children under 12 and parking are free. Scouts and youth groups also admitted free. Call Wendell Mohr at 301-926-7190.
'The Firebird'
The Metropolitan Ballet Theatre will present "The Firebird" at 1 and 5 p.m. at Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center at Montgomery College, 51 Manakee St. in Rockville. Tickets are $12-$16. Discounts for groups available. Call 301-762-1757. Charge by phone at 301-279-5301.
Windy Weather
Ever wonder where all that weather comes from? Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., presents a program for children 6-10 with an adult at 10:30 a.m. Participants will make a kite and take it out for a test fly. Cost is $4 per child. Call 301-299-1990.
Women's Fair
A full day's activities at Montgomery Blair High School, 51 E. University Blvd. in Silver Spring. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Event includes workshops, exhibits and networking. Newsweek contributing editor Eleanor Clift will speak at 10:30 a.m. Call 301-949-2055 or visit www.mcwomensfair.org.
'Insect-a-Mania'
Discovery Creek presents a science program from noon-3 p.m. Investigate live and mounted specimens on a "Bug Safari" at The Stable at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Cost is $4 Call 202-364-3111 or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Swing Dance
Blue Sky 5 will perform for dancers in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., from 8 p.m.-midnight. Dance lesson from 8-9 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 301-340-9732 or visit www.wsdc.org.
Potomac Theatre
'Chain Links,' original one-act plays by local playwrights, will be presented by Potomac Theatre Company at Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for students. Call 301-299-8571.
Dancing Down the Light
Eastern and Western spirituality at Adidam Revelation Bookstore, 7215 Arlington Road, Suite 202, in Bethesda, at 7:30 p.m. Donations appreciated. Call 301-656-6277.
Spaghetti Dinner
Boy Scout Troop 773 is sponsoring an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, salad, fresh Italian bread, dessert and a beverage, from 5-8 p.m. at Potomac United Methodist Parish House, Falls Road and South Glen Road, in Potomac. Tickets are $6 per person and available at the door. Proceeds from this event are used to purchase camping equipment and fund outings for the troop.
Sunday, March 17
Urban Safari
Discovery Creek at The Stable at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Explores the beauty of nature in the city, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet live opossum, pigeons, insects and other animals. $4 for nonmembers; $3 for members and seniors; under 2, free. Call 202-364-3111.
Cinema Art Bethesda
"Aberdeen" will be presented at 10:30 a.m. at Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. Directed by Norwegian director Hans Petter Moland, this award-winning film takes a humorous look at evolving relationships and addiction. Tickets are $12 at the door. Call 301-365-3679.
Appraisal Afternoon
Summerville Assisted Living, 11215 Seven Locks Road, will present a fundraising event for the Washington Area Alzheimer's Association. For a $10 tax deductible donation, a Sloan's representative will appraise any item. Call 301-765-9198.
Children's Storytime
Barnes & Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave., at 3 p.m. Ages 3-5. Free. Call 301-986-1761.
Open Reading
The Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh St. in Bethesda. Sign-up for readers is at 1:30 p.m.; reading at 2 p.m. Cost is $3; non-members, $5. Call 301-654-8664.
Ranger's Choice
Join a park ranger for an interpretive program, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Topics and types of programs will vary according to ranger availability each week. Length will be anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours. Call the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center at 301-767-3714 or 301-299-3613 during the week of the program for details. Great Falls is located at 11710 MacArthur Blvd. Limited handicapped accessibility. Call 301-767-3714.
Afternoon Concert
The Swanns, a jazz and R&B group, will perform concerts at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. at Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive in Rockville, in the conservatory. Free. Call 301-309-3057.
Potomac Theatre
'Chain Links,' original one-act plays by local playwrights, will be presented by Potomac Theatre Company at Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for students. Call 301-299-8571.
Claremont Piano Trio
The Jewish Community Center, 6125 Montrose Road in Rockville, presents this American group in the Kreeger Auditorium, at 7:30 p.m. The trio will perform Mozart, Mendelssohn and a work commissioned for the trio by Hilary Zipper. Young Concert Artists Series. Tickets are $15-$25. Call 301-230-3775.
Waltz Dance
Join the band High Falutin' for an afternoon of dances at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., from 3:30-6 p.m. Tango, swing, polka, hambo and more. Introductory dance workshop at 3 p.m. Cost is $5. Call 301-492-6282.
Monday, March 18
Tea and Etiquette
Children will learn good manners and questions of etiquette at Potomac Community Center, 11315, Falls Road, 7-8:30 p.m. Youngsters will learn how to host/hostess; handshake; make introductions; pour tea; hold cups; all about milk, lemon and sugar; and other duties associated with tea. Call to register at 240-777-6900 or visit www.kimberlysauer.com.
Gardening Class
Spring Gardening Tips will be presented at Bethesda Senior Source, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, at 12:30 p.m. Seniors. Free. Call 301-951-1990.
Tuesday, March 19
Bluebird Trail
Families may learn all about bluebirds and take home a nesting box at Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., from 1-2 p.m. Designed for ages 5 to adult. Cost is $3 per family. Call 301-229-1990.
Children's Storytime
Barnes & Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave., at 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Free. Call 301-986-1761.
Meditation
Learn to meditate at Adidam Revelation Bookstore, 7215 Arlington Road, Suite 202, at 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 301-656-6277.
Scholastic Book Fair
B'nai Tzedek Nursery School, 10621 South Glen Road, is having its 3rd annual Scholastic Book Fair and Gift Boutique March 19-21. In addition to many wonderful books, this event will feature popular area vendors selling jewelry, home accessories, childrens clothing, handbags, hair accessories, toys and more. Times are, March 19, 6-8 p.m.; March 20 and 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 301-299-1149.
Wednesday, March 20
'Time for Twos'
"Look at Me" story time at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children 24-36 months. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Call 301-983-4475.
Book Club
Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, will host a discussion of "Nine Parts of Desire, the Hidden World of Islamic Women," by Geraldine Brooks, at 1 p.m. Ask for the book at the circulation desk. No registration required. Call 301-983-4475.
Mushrooms and Fungi
Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., presents a program for ages 3-5 with an adult, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Unearth the secrets in "Rooms You Cannot Enter." Call 301-299-1990.
John Eaton at JCC
"The Joint is Jumping" will feature the works of great jazz pianists with the help of local musician John Eaton at Jewish Community Center (JCC) , 6125 Montrose Road in Rockville, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30, discounted to $25 for seniors and students; $20 for JCC members. Call 301-230-3775.
Thursday, March 21
Dance Concert
'Spotlight on Broadway' will be presented by The Musical Theatre Center in Rockville at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive at the Rockville Civic Center, through March 24. Show features Young Americans of Washington and Upbeat Unlimited performing a mix of classic Broadway favorites. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13.50 for seniors, students and children. For group sales, call 301-251-5766. All other tickets, call 301-545-5660.
'Time for Twos'
"Look at Me" will be presented at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children 24-36 months. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Call 301-983-4475.
Literary Luncheon
Strathmore Hall, 10701 Rockville Pike, will hold another in its series of lectures sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Today, "Lying to Tell the Truth" begins a 11:30 a.m. with a luncheon following at 12:30 p.m. Author Barbara Esstman will discuss drawing on memory and experience and how it filters through the imagination. Cost is $17; $15 for members. Subtract $5 without lunch. Call 240-777-0020.
Woman's Club Meeting
The Woman's Club of Potomac will have a luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at O'Donnell's Kentlands Restaurant, 311 Kentlands Blvd. in Gaithersburg. Call 301-365-0760.
Dinner and Networking
The Women Business Owners of Montgomery County and Financial Women International Montgomery County Chapter will host a dinner and networking meeting at Rock Bottom Brewery, 7900 Norfolk Ave. in Bethesda. Speaker will be Joan Sugerman of Gemini Executive Coaching on the topic "Inspire and Acquire your Clients." Cost is $30. To RSVP, call 301-421-4890, ext. 2.
Arts Class
Winslow Homer will be discussed at Bethesda Senior Source, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, at 9:30 a.m. Seniors. Cost is $4. Call 301-951-1990.
Friday, March 22
Music in the Mansion
Pianist Thomas Pandolfi will perform at Strathmore Hall, 10701 Rockville Pike, at 8 p.m. Pandolfi is a graduate of Julliard School, granted the Van Cliburn Scholarship and received first prized in the school's Concerto Competition. Tickets are $22. Call 301-530-0540.
Folk Singer
Local musician John Mornini will perform at Barnes and Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave., from 8-10 p.m. Free music for all ages in the café. Call 301-986-1761.
Children's Storytime
Barnes & Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave., 11 a.m. For ages 3-5. Globetrotters: Ireland, at 7 p.m. For ages 6-11. Free. Call 301-986-1761.
Saturday, March 23
Preschool Story Time
"Signs of Springtime" will be presented at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children 3-5 years. Siblings are invited. Registration required. Call 301-983-4475.
Urban Safari
Discovery Creek at The Stable at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Explores the beauty of nature in the city, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet live opossum, pigeons, insects and other animals. $4 for nonmembers; $3 for members and seniors; under 2. Free. Call 202-364-3111.
Classical Music
Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, will host The Seneca Ensemble, at 3 p.m. Listeners will hear works by Vivaldi, Beethoven, Irving Berlin and others. Free. Call 301-983-4475.
WAHMfest 2002
The second annual Maryland WAHMfest, A Work-at-Home Moms Expo, will be held at the Rose Room Reception/Banquet Facility, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, Inc., 5020 Battery Lane in Bethesda, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes 45 exhibitors. Free. Call 301-890-4292.
Barbershop Chorus
Montgomery County's Hometowne USA Men's Barbershop Chorus will present its 42nd annual show, "And the Angels Sang!" at Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, 51 Mannakee St. in Rockville, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12. Call 301-279-5301.
Glass Exhibit
The Glass Gallery, 4720 Hampden Lane in Bethesda, will present "An Australian Intuition," through April 30. The sculptures in 3-dimensional blown glass and 2-dimensional fused glass are the work of Australian Gerry King. Gallery Hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. King will present a slide lecture today at 3 p.m. Call 301-657-3478.
Children's Theatre
BAPA's Imagination Stage will present "Aladdin's Luck" through June 16 at White Flint, second level, next to Bloomingdale's, 11301 Rockville Pike. Show times for this tale of Arabian Nights are Saturdays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 and 3 p.m. There will be spring break matinees on March 28, 29, and April 2-5 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $7.50; $5.50 for groups of 10 or more. Call 301-881-5106.
Spring Walk
Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., will present a hike to discover the spring equinox on the Cabin John Trail, from 9-10:45 a.m. Rocky terrain with a few hills over three and one half miles. Recommended for six years of age and older. Cost is $4. Call to register at 301-299-1990.
Open House for Park and Planning
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission invites the public to celebrate its 75th anniversary at 8787 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free interactive exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes, cake, refreshments and an opportunity to meet with commissioners and staff. Call 301-495-4600 or visit www.mncppc.org.
Sunday, March 24
Urban Safari
Discovery Creek at The Stable at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Explores the beauty of nature in the city, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet live opossum, pigeons, insects and other animals. $4 for nonmembers; $3 for members and seniors; under 2. Free. Call 202-364-3111.