Ongoing
Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too). Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m. at Rockville Town Square. Meet for a morning out with active learning and creative play with lunch specials, story time, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes and more. Visit rockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me. On the Square: June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15.
The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park has announced its 2012-2013 season. There are fairytale princesses, and a guest artist with a bilingual twist. 301-634-5380 or www.thepuppetco.org. Cinderella, through June 9, Thursdays and Fridays at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Art Exhibition. The Art Glass Center Gallery's ongoing exhibitions feature the work of resident artists Diane Cabe, Christine Hekimian, Sue Hill, Michele Rubin, Sherry Selevan, Bev and Zayde Sleph and Janet Wittenberg. Sculpture, vessels, functional art, and jewelry are also for sale. Classes are taught year-round for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Fridays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays noon-4 p.m. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2273 or visit www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org.
Glassworks. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Glassworks is the D.C. area's first glass school. Classes are taught year-round for both new and advanced students. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2280 or visit www.innervisionglassworks.com.
Photoworks. Photoworks is a resource for both student and professional photographers to develop their talents through classes, workshops, and exhibitions. Open Saturdays 1-4 p.m., Sundays 1-8 p.m., and during all scheduled classes and workshops. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2274 or visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.
Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery. Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery presents free exhibitions of emerging artists' work. Each weekend features the work of a different artist. Most artwork is for sale. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Science & Nature. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Weekend Nature Programs at Living Classrooms Children’s Museum Living Classrooms Children’s Museum at Glen Echo Park presents engaging science and nature activities for the family. Encounter live animals, take an interpretive hike, explore the indoor anthill and tree slide and more. Free for members/children under 2; $5 for non-members. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 202-488-0627, ext. 242 or visit livingclassroomsdc.org/Site-BasedPrograms.html.
SilverWorks Studio & Gallery. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. SilverWorks Studio & Gallery is a working silversmith studio and includes an ongoing exhibition and sales of the work of artist-in-residence Blair Anderson. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-634-2228 or visit www.silverworksglenechopark.org.
Musical. Through Sunday, June 2, see “Big Nate” at Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $19. Visit www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org or 301-634-2270 for showtimes.
Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, June 9 see “Color Chronicles” by J. Jordan Bruns in the Popcorn Gallery at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Free. Visit www.jjbruns.com for more.
Art Exhibit. Through Monday, June 10, see “Accidental Architecture: Depictions of Demolition,” a photography exhibit by Julie Miller at Photoworks Gallery in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m., Sundays from 1-8 p.m., and whenever a class is in session. Visit www.glenechophotoworks.org for more.
Creative Crafts Council. Through Thursday, June 13, browse a crafty collection featuring works by local artists. Free. At Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. Visit www.strathmore.org for more.
Art Exhibit. Through Thursday, June 16, see “Distinction in Colors” by Nancy Bullough at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Free. Visit www.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200.
Art Exhibit. Through Thursday, June 16, see “Tethered in the Weather” in the Gibbs Street Gallery at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Eric Smallwood uses video and animaltion to create moments. Free. Visit www.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200.
Art Exhibit. Through Monday, June 24, see “Working Small,” which includes works by Potomac resident Paulette Baron, at Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road. Free. Call for hours, 301-299-7087.
Art Exhibit. Through Saturday, July 27, see “Speed and Pressure” in the Kaplan Gallery at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Free. Visit www.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200.
Spectacular Saturday Fun. Every saturday through August there will be a new media for a child to try at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Sign up for one or for all, it is not a series. Visit www.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200 to register for a class.
Group Bike Ride. Thursday nights through September at 7 p.m. enjoy a bike ride. Meet at Freshbikes Bethesda store, 7626 Old Georgetown Road. All abilities welcome. Free. Visit www.freshbikescycling.com for more.
ARTS8 is a group of eight Artists in Residence at the Stone Tower Gallery, Yellow Barn, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Bvld. They can be visited while working and showing their art, during May and June. Open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m. The eight artists are Carolina Correa, Eliot Feldman, Mariana Kastrinakis, Sarna Marcus, Joan Mazer, Jan Rowland, Felipe Sierra and Jill Spearman. The art runs the gamut from purely abstract to representational. Visit www.glenechopark.org/ARTS8 for more.
Mondays through June 17
Art Class. 7-9:30 p.m. at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Work in oils or acrylics to paint a series of still life setups. $200 for eight-week class. Visit www.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200.
Wednesday/May 29
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. Rickie Simpkins will perform. $15. Visit www.strathmore.org for tickets.
Thursday/May 30
Free Thursday Concert. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues, Bethesda. Hear pop/jazz music from Flo Anito. Visit www.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.
Step in Time: The Effects of Music Experience on the Adult Brain. 7:30 p.m. at Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. Dr. Nina Kraus will reveal how the adult brain is shaped by musical training in childhood. $25. Visit www.strathmore.org for tickets.
Friday/May 31
Pencils and Pasties Burlesque Drawing. 7-10 p.m. at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Adults 21 and over can enjoy a glass of wine and draw. $15. Visit www.visartscenter.org or call 301-315-8200 to register.
June 1-29
Art Exhibit. Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards. Their works will be on display at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E, Bethesda. Free. Gallery hours are from noon-6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Saturday/June 1
Family Days. 1-3p.m. at Lockhouse 25. Families can participate in hands-on programs to learn about the C&O canal. Free. Designed for children in grades K-6.
Children’s Street Festival. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Auburn and Norfolk Avenues in Bethesda. Enjoy music performances, arts & craft activities, face painters, giveaways and more. Free. Visit www.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.
Strawberry Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 2303 Metzerott Road, Adelphi, Md. Enjoy fresh locally-grown strawberries, rummage sale, entertainment, children’s activities and more. Visit www.strawfest.org for more.
Jazz Vocal Intensive. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. Use techniques of improvisation to interpret jazz standards. $65. Visit www.strathmore.org to register.
Art Exhibit. See the works of Sarna Marcus and Eliot Feldman at Yellow Barn Gallery at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Hours are noon-5 p.m. with a reception from 4-7 p.m. Visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com for more.
Swing Dance. 8-9 p.m., lesson; 9 p.m.-midnight at Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Brooks Tegler and Strings Attached will provide music. $16. Visit www.dclx.org for more.
Saturday-Sunday/June 1-2
Folk Festival. Noon-7 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. The festival will showcase more than 450 musicians, storytellers, dancers and crafters. Free. Visit www.washingtonfolkfestival.org for more.
Sunday/June 2
Author Talk. 7:15 p.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation, 11825 Seven Locks Road. Jeff Weiss will speak about American Jewish pilots who helped create the Israeli Air Force and played a decisive role in the War of Independence. Free. E-mail library@bethsholom.org for more.
Contra Dance. 7 p.m. lessons start; 7:30-10:30 p.m. dancing at Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Waverley Station provides music. $13/nonmember; $10/FSGW member; $5/17 and under. Visit www.fsgw.org for more.
Art Exhibit. See the works of Sarna Marcus and Eliot Feldman at Yellow Barn Gallery at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com for more.
Wednesday/June 5
Musical Mosaic. 8 p.m. at Ohr Kodesh Congregation in Chevy Chase. Zemer Chai will perform. $40/preferred seating; $20/general advance; $25/door. Visit www.zemerchai.org or 301-963-3462.
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. Owen Danoff will perform. $15. Visit www.strathmore.org fo tickets.
Thursday/June 6
Free Thursday Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues, Bethesda. Hear music by Sahel. Visit www.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.
Blues Dance. 8:15 p.m. lessons start, dancing from 9-11:30 p.m. in the Ballroom Annex, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. $8. Capital Blues presents the dances. Visit www.capitalblues.org for more.
Friday/June 7
Contra Dance. 7:30 p.m. lessons start; 8:30 -11:30 p.m. dancing at Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Contranella provides music. $10/adult; $5/17 and under. Visit www.fridaynightdance.org for more.
Saturday/June 8
Dance Performance. 7:30 p.m. at American Dance Institute, 1570 E. Jefferson St., Rockville. Watch “Goodhurt,” an investigation of the role that hurt plays in the private lives of performers. $30/adult, seniors $20, and university students $15. Visit www.americandance.org or 301-984-3003.
Taste of Potomac. 7:30-11:30 p.m. at the Julia A. Bindeman Suburban Center, 11810 Falls Road. Tickets $125/person; $150/door. Visit www.adoptionstogether.org/tasteofpotomac.aspx for more.
Art Exhibit. Noon-7 p.m. at Yellow Barn Gallery, Glen Echo Park, 700 MacArthur Blvd. See paintings by Lena Murray. Enjoy a reception from 5-7 p.m. Free. Visit www.lenamurray.com or 301-523-2582.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Westremoreland Congregational UCC Church, One Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda. Hear music by pianist Yukiko Sekino. Free. Visit www.washingtonconservatory.org or 301-320-2770.
Salsa Showcase & Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight at Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Features live music by Verny Varela y SuOrquesta. $15. Visit www.oohsalsa.com for more.
Swing Dance. 8 p.m.-midnight at Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Features music by Natty Beaux. $15/adult; $12/child age 12-17; $10/ age 11 and below. Visit www.flyingfeet.org for more.
Sunday/June 9
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at American Dance Institute, 1570 E. Jefferson St., Rockville. Watch “Goodhurt,” an investigation of the role that hurt plays in the private lives of performers. $30/adult, seniors $20, and university students $15. Visit www.americandance.org or 301-984-3003.
Art Exhibit. Noon-5 p.m. at Yellow Barn Gallery, Glen Echo Park, 700 MacArthur Blvd. See paintings by Lena Murray. Free. Visit www.lenamurray.com or 301-523-2582.
Family Dance. 3-5 p.m. at Ballroom Annex at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. All ages welcome. $5, age 4 and older. Visit www.fsgw.org for more.
Argentine Tango. 6:30-11 p.m. at Ballroom Annex, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. DJ Rene Davila will mix the music. $15/person; $10/dance only. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more.
Contra Dance. 7-10:30 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Music by Forks of Nature. $13/nonmember; $10/member; $5/17 and under. Visit www.fridaynightdance.org for more.
Thursday/June 13
Free Thursday Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues, Bethesda. Hear music by 8 Ohms Band. Visit www.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.
Friday/June 14
Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards. Their works will be on display at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E, Bethesda. Free.
Sunday/June 16
Waltz Dance. 2:45-6 p.m. at Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Dance to live music by Avant Gardeners. $10. Visit www.waltztimedances.org for more.
Tuesday/June 18
What’s the Matter? 11 a.m. at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive. Children age 5 and up can learn about science through demonstrations and experiments. Free. Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/libraries or 240-777-0690.
Wednesday/June 19
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. Owen Danoff will perform. $15. Visit www.strathmore.org fo tickets.
Thursday/June 20
Books are a Blast. 11 a.m. at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive. Families can enjoy a magic show about reading. Free. Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/libraries or 240-777-0690.
Free Thursday Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues, Bethesda. Hear music by Blue Funk. Visit www.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.
Saturday/June 22
Show. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Enjoy a free performance of “The Story of Babar.” Visit www.glenechopark.org for more.
Art Exhibit. See 15 artists present their work in “Painting Under the Influence of Walt Bartman” at Yellow Barn Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Hours are noon-5 p.m. with a reception from 6-8 p.m. Free. Visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com for more.
Sunday/June 23
Art Exhibit. See 15 artists present their work in “Painting Under the Influence of Walt Bartman” at Yellow Barn Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Free. Visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com for more.
Monday-Sunday/June 24-30
2013 AT&T National. At Congressional Country Club in Bethesda. Features 120 PGA Tour professionals who will compete for a $6.5 million purse. The event raises funds and awareness for the Tiger Woods Foundation while paying tribute to U.S. armed forces. See www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org or www.usga.org.
June 26 through Aug. 11
Theater Performance. See “Peter Pan and Wendy” at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. Best for ages 4-11. Tickets start at $12. ASL performance on Sunday, July 14 at 4 p.m. Visit www.imaginationstage.org for tickets.
Thursday/June 27
Free Thursday Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues, Bethesda. Hear music by Wes Tucker. Visit www.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.
Saturday/June 29
Reinventing Radio — An Evening with Ira Glass. 8 p.m. Go behind the scenes of the parallel universe that is public radio’s This American Life. In the style that has won millions of radio fans, Ira Glass talks about how it all comes together each week, mixing stories from the show, live onstage, with taped selections of stories, recreating the sound of the show as the audience watches. The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane. Visit www.strathmore.org.
Heritage Days. Noon-4 p.m. at over 30 sites around Montgomery County, including C&O Canal National Historical Park and Lockhouse 10. All events are free. For detailed information on Heritage Days and The Civil War Comes to Rockville, visit www.HeritageMontgomery.org or call 301-515-0753.
Civil War Comes to Rockville. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Enjoy lectures at Red Brick Courthouse; concerts at Christ Episcopal Church; re-enactments, crafts, music, stories and more at Beall-Dawson House and other events. It all culminates with a dance in Rockville Town Square. Free. For information visit www.HeritageMontgomery.org or call 301-515-0753.
Sunday/June 30
Heritage Days. Noon-4 p.m. at over 30 sites around Montgomery County, including C&O Canal National Historical Park and Lockhouse 10. All events are free. For detailed information on Heritage Days and The Civil War Comes to Rockville, visit www.HeritageMontgomery.org or call 301-515-0753.
Thursday/July 4
13th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run-1 Mile Walk. Annual 5K run and one-mile walk to benefit research on autism 8 a.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glendolden Dr. Post race music, food and prizes. http://events.autismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1054999
4th of July Fireworks. Starting at 7 p.m. at Montgomery College Rockville Campus. Activities include live music starting at 7 p.m., food, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Call 240-314-5022 or visit www.rockvillemd.gov/events/independence-day.htm
July 6 through July 28
Theater Performance. See “Mouse on the Move” at Imagination Stage’s Christopher and Dana Reeve Studio Theater. Performances are 10:30 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Appropriate for children ages 1-5. $10-$12/person with $5 lap seat for children under 12 months. Purchase tickets at www.imaginationstage.org or 301-280-1660.
Thursday/July 11
Free Thursday Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues, Bethesda. Hear music by 19th Street Band. Visit www.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.
Saturday/July 13
Family Days. 1-3 p.m. at Lockhouse 25. Families can participate in hands-on programs to learn about the C&O canal. Free. Designed for children in grades K-6.
Thursday/July 18
Free Thursday Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues, Bethesda. Hear music by Too Many Daves. Visit www.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.
Tuesday-Saturday/July 23-27
Bethesda Outdoor Movies. Annual outdoor movie series at corner of Norfolk and Auburn avenues. Contact 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org for movie schedule.
Thursday/July 25
Free Thursday Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues, Bethesda. Hear music by Adrian Duke. Visit www.bethesda.org or 301-215-6660.
Sunday/Aug. 4
Riley’s Rumble Half-Marathon. Visit www.mcrrc.org to register and more.
Aug. 9-17
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. Visit www.mcagfair.com for times, location and more.
Saturday/Aug. 10
Family Days. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lockhouse 25. Families can participate in hands-on programs to learn about the C&O canal. Free. Designed for children in grades K-6.