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Thursday/Feb. 12
Celebration. 2-4 p.m. at the Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe St., Rockville. Theme is “Heritage and Horizons: The African American Legacy and the Challenges for the 21st Century.” Hear music and speakers. Free. Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov or 240-777-1293.
Friday/Feb. 13
Home Tours. Guided tours showing the history and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Call 301-581-5100.
Symphony with a Twist. Marvin Alson and Savion Glover perform at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Visit www.BSOmusic.org for tickets.
Bethesda Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. in downtown Bethesda. Browse 13 galleries and more. Free. Visit www.bethesda.org for more.
Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd $9/person. E-mail fndcontra@yahoo.com for more.
Saturday/Feb. 14
Park Movie. 4 p.m. at Arcade Building at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Watch a movie documenting the park’s 115-year history. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/glec or 301-320-1400.
Carousel Tours. Noon at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. See how it was made, how it works and more. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/glec or 301-320-1400.
Nature Programs. Enjoy activities, stories, animals, hikes and more from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Free for members and children under 2, $5/non member. Visit www.discoverycreek.org or 202-488-0627.
Reception. 6-8 p.m. Potomac artist Marshetta Davis is showcasing her art at DeJaBel Café, 2519 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, through February. All artwork is on sale. Visit www.artsymars.blogspot.com for more.
Artist Showcase. Noon-5 p.m. at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. See works from “High School Scholarship Class.” Free. Visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com for more.
Book Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive. Free. Books range in price from $1 to $.50.
Sunday/Feb. 15
Discover Strathmore. Jugglers, clowns and acrobats will perform on the stages at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free, no tickets required. Call 301-581-5100.
Park Movie. 4 p.m. at Arcade Building at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Watch a movie documenting the park’s 115-year history. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/glec or 301-320-1400.
Carousel Tours. Noon at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. See how it was made, how it works and more. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/glec or 301-320-1400.
Nature Programs. Enjoy activities, stories, animals, hikes and more from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Free for members and children under 2, $5/non member. Visit www.discoverycreek.org or 202-488-0627.
Artist Showcase. Noon-5 p.m. with a reception starting at 3 p.m. at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. See works from “High School Scholarship Class.” Free. Visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com for more.
Contra and Square Dance. 7-10:30 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $12/nonmember; $9/member.
Monday/Feb. 16
Singing Workshop. John Horman leads a multi-session workshop for aspiring singers from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Tickets: $120; call 301-581-5100.
Mondays in the Mansion. Listen to music with Aniko Debreceny from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Tickets: $15. Call 301-581-5108.
Open House. 11 a.m. at Fitness for Health, 11140 Rockville Pike, Rockville. Families can enjoy activities, wall games and more. Free. Register at www.fitnessforhealth.org/openhouse or 301-231-7138.
Tuesday/Feb. 17
Afternoon Tea. Piano duo Hsein-Ann Meng and Wei-Der Huang are performing at 1 p.m. at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Prepaid reservations required; $21 plus tax. Call 301-581-5108.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 18
<cal2> Afternoon Tea. Pianist Fran Hrastar is performing at 1 p.m. at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Prepaid reservations required; $21 plus tax. Call 301-581-5108.
Thursday/Feb. 19
Master Class. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has a master class with the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra at 5 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free. Reservations required; call 301-581-5100.
Symphony. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Visit www.BSOmusic.org for tickets.
Friday/Feb. 20
Chamber Concert. The Ahn Trio performs at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Tickets: $18-45; call 301-581-5100.
Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd $9/person. E-mail fndcontra@yahoo.com for more.
Saturday/Feb. 21
Clay Workshop. Carol Zilliacus will lead a polymer clay workshop from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Tickets: $75; call 301-581-5100.
Park Movie. 4 p.m. at Arcade Building at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Watch a movie documenting the park’s 115-year history. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/glec or 301-320-1400.
Carousel Tours. Noon at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. See how it was made, how it works and more. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/glec or 301-320-1400.
Nature Programs. Enjoy activities, stories, animals, hikes and more from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Free for members and children under 2, $5/non member. Visit www.discoverycreek.org or 202-488-0627.
Art Show. Noon-5 p.m. at Yellow Barn Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. See the “Paintings by Zoe Polach.” Free. 301-371-5593 or www.yellowbarnstudio.com for more.
Tot Shabbat. 11 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Tzedek, 10621 S. Glen Road. Preschoolers and early elementary school age children can enjoy. Free. 301-299-0225.
Sunday/Feb. 22
Park Movie. 4 p.m. at Arcade Building at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Watch a movie documenting the park’s 115-year history. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/glec or 301-320-1400.
Carousel Tours. Noon at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. See how it was made, how it works and more. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/glec or 301-320-1400.
Nature Programs. Enjoy activities, stories, animals, hikes and more from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Free for members and children under 2, $5/non member. Visit www.discoverycreek.org or 202-488-0627.
Dog Talk. 2 p.m. at Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road. Hear a dog trainer talk about how to train difficult dogs. Free, but registration required, www.yourdogsfriend.info or 301-983-5913.
Art Show. Noon-5 p.m. at Yellow Barn Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. See the “Paintings by Zoe Polach.” Free. 301-371-5593 or www.yellowbarnstudio.com for more.
Contra and Square Dance. 7-10:30 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $12/nonmember; $9/member.
Monday/Feb. 23
Singing Workshop. John Horman leads a multi-session workshop for aspiring singers from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Tickets: $120; call 301-581-5100.
Book Discussion. 8 p.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation, 11825 Seven Locks Road. Free. Discuss “Not Me” by Michael Lavigne. E-mail alamp9608@yahoo.com for more.
Discussion. 7:30 p.m. at the Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. Enjoy a discussion with Ellen McLaughlin and Tony-nominated Kathleen Chalfant, actors in the upcoming Arena Stage production of Edward Albee's “A Delicate Balance.” General admission is $5. For details, call 301-654-8664 or e-mail postmaster@writer.org.
Tuesday/Feb. 24
Afternoon Tea. Pianist Becky Dukes is performing at 1 p.m. at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Prepaid reservations required; $21 plus tax. Call 301-581-5108.
Concert. Violinist Julia Fischer performs at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Tickets: $38-78; call 301-581-5100.
Tiny Tot Tuesdays. 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. The Puppet Company has performances for children up to age 4 to enjoy. $5/person. Registration recommended, www.thepuppetco.org or 301-320-6668.
Wednesday/Feb. 25
Afternoon Tea. Guitarist Paul Bangser is performing at 1 p.m. at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Prepaid reservations required; $21 plus tax. Call 301-581-5108.
Artist in Residence. Herb and Hanson perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Tickets: $10; call 301-581-5100.
London Philharmonic. The London Philharmonic Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Tickets: $47-117; call 301-581-5100.
Friday/Feb. 27
Peking Acrobats. Chinese acrobats perform at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Tickets: $18-45; call 301-581-5100.
Theater Performance. Imagination Stage presents “The Magic of Beauty and the Beast” at 7:30 p.m. at Reeve Studio Theatre, 4908 Auburn Ave. $10/person. Visit www.imaginationstage.org or 301-280-1660.
Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd $9/person. E-mail fndcontra@yahoo.com for more.
Saturday/Feb. 28
Painting Workshop. Lillian Fitzgerald leads a painting workshop from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Tickets: $50 plus $25 material fee; call 301-581-5100.
National Philharmonic. The National Philharmonic Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Tickets from $29, children 7-17 free. Call 301-581-5100.
Dance Performance. 8 p.m. at American Dance Institute, 1570 E. Jefferson St. See Robert Moses’ Kin and Edgeworks Dance Theatre. $25/adult; $15/student, senior, member. Visit www.americandance.org or 301-984-3003.
Park Movie. 4 p.m. at Arcade Building at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Watch a movie documenting the park’s 115-year history. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/glec or 301-320-1400.
Carousel Tours. Noon at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. See how it was made, how it works and more. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/glec or 301-320-1400.
Nature Programs. Enjoy activities, stories, animals, hikes and more from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Free for members and children under 2, $5/non member. Visit www.discoverycreek.org or 202-488-0627.
Theater Performance. Imagination Stage presents “The Magic of Beauty and the Beast” at 7:30 p.m. at Reeve Studio Theatre, 4908 Auburn Ave. $10/person. Visit www.imaginationstage.org or 301-280-1660.
Art Show. Noon-5 p.m. at Yellow Barn Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. See the “Paintings by Amanda Horowitz.” Free. 301-371-5593 or www.yellowbarnstudio.com for more.
Dance Party. 7:30-11 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville. Dance to music by Pine Leaf Boys. $18/person. Visit www.DancingbytheBayou.com or 301-762-6730.