Artist Tom Kenyon uses block prints, collages and racing artifacts in his exhibit “Dreams of Speed…Supercharged” to explore the facets of cars and car culture. ‘Dreams of Speed’ will be on display at The Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda, through July 4. An artist talk and demonstration will be held on June 27 2-4 p.m. Visit www.waverylystreetgallery.com for more. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ongoing
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.
“A Selection of Artists.” Through June 29 at Washington ArtWorks, 12276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville. Seventeen resident Washington ArtWorks artists will display their work featuring a wide range of media including mosaics, pastels, photography, encaustics, fibers, and more. Free. Visit www.washingtonartworks.com.
“Drawing Upon Experience.” Through June 29 at Washington ArtWorks, 12276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville. ArtWorks Aid showcases the work of military veterans. Free. Visit www.washingtonartworks.com.
“Dreams of Speed...Supercharged.” Tuesday-Saturday 12-6 p.m. at The Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Highway, Bethesda. Artist Tom Kenyon works with collage and block prints to create images interpretting car culture. Free. Visit www.waverlystreetgallery.com for more.
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.
Nando’s Spicy Saturday Nights. 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturdays through Sept. 26 at Fountain Square Plaza. Local bands perform. Free. Visit www.downtownsilverspring.com.
Friday/June 12
Artist Talk. 12-5 p.m. at The Common Ground Gallery at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Artist Rob Hackett will discuss his new exhibit in terms of the elements of architecture and minimalism. Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org.
“Drawing Upon Experience” Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. at Washington ArtWorks, 2276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville. Celebrate an exhibit showcasing the artwork of military veterans sponsored by ArtWorks Aid with a poetry reading and refreshments. Free. Visit www.washingtonartworks.com.
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave. A Mo-Town-style ensemble performs. Tickets are $30-35. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.
Live Music. 8 p.m. at Flanagan’s Harp and Fiddle, 4844 Cordell Ave., Bethesda. Stop Drop & Roll, Late as Usual, and The Mega BCC Band will perform. Visit www.flanagansharpandfiddle.com for more.
The Chuck Brown Band. 8 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda. Although Chuck Brown has passed away, his Go Go band still performs live. Tickets are $25. Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com.
Get to Steppin’. 9 p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. A DC-based seven-piece funk band performs. Tickets are $7-8. Visit www.villainandsaint.com for more.
June 12-July 12
Art Exhibit. Gallery hours at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Artist Rob Hackett works with industrial material to create minimalist sculptures. Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org.
Saturday/June 13
Vintage Palooza. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Vintage Marketplace at Glenwood, 2945 Route 97. The vintage marketplace moves outside to include live music, food and additional vendors. Free to attend. Visit www.thevintagemarketplace.net.
Transit Progress Day. 12-5 p.m. at the National Capital Trolley Museum, 1313 Bonifant Road, Silver Spring. Learn more about Montgomery County Transit, Action Committee for Transit, and the D.C. Streetcar. Admission is $7 for adults, and $5 for children and seniors. Visit www.dctrolley.org for more.
Great Wines You’ve Probably Never Heard Of. 4-6 p.m. at Washington ArtWorks, 12276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville. Learn about “undiscovered” wines from various locations, price points, and pairings. Tickets are $75. Visit www.washingtonartworks.com.
Splendid China. 8-9:30 p.m. at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center At Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. Splendid China is a dance troupe performing Chinese dance and ballet. Tickets are $20. Visit www.chinesedances.org.
Shane Gamble Band. 9 p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Country music band performs. Tickets are $7-10. Visit www.villainandsaint.com for more.
Sunday/June 14
Author Event. 2-4 p.m. at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda. Find a poetry reading by writers Adam Tavel and Kayla Williams. The reading will be followed by a book signing and reception. Free. Visit www.writer.org.
Mid June-July
Sunflowers at McKee Beshers. Approximately 30 acres of sunflowers have been planted in four fields in the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville. When the flowers bloom, they become a major attraction. Admission to McKee Beshers is free. Visit www.dnr2.maryland.gov.