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Now through Nov. 8
Go, Dog. Go! The production brings to life the delightful, colorful world of dogs through juggling, rhythmic music, and dance. Tickets can be purchased through the box office by calling 301-634-2270 or online at http://www.adventuretheatre.org. Tickets are $12 for children 12 and under and $15 for adults. Children under the age of 1 are free. At Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, in the historic Glen Echo Park.

Wednesday/Oct. 28
Folk Singers Perform. Joe Crookston and Dave Potts play at 8 p.m. At Branded '72 (formerly O'Brien's BBQ), 387 E. Gude Drive in Rockville. $18 general, $15 members. Contact: David at focusrockville@earthlink.net, 301-275-7459 or log onto www.focusmusic.org.
"Honey, I Wrecked the Kids!." 7:30-9:30 p.m. Parenting presentation by author, psychotherapist and parenting expert Alyson Schafer. At the Blair Family Center for the Arts, Howard Auditorium, Bullis School, 10601 Falls Rd., Potomac. Tickets are $25 ($45/couple) and may be reserved by calling PEP at 301-929-8824. Visit www.PEPparent.org.

Thursday/Oct. 29
Blues Dance. 8:15-11:30 p.m. $8 admission. Beginner's workshop 8:15 - 9 p.m. with dancing from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Email: info@capitalblues.org. At the Ballroom Annex of Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. in Glen Echo.

Friday/Oct. 30
Contra Dance. 7:30 -11:30 p.m. $10 admission. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music with the band Contranella from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. This is the annual Halloween Costume Dance and also a fund-raiser for Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. At the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. in Glen Echo. Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com
Super Fiesta Latina Party. 8:15 p.m. to midnight. $15 admission. The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini. Lesson from 8:15 - 9 p.m. for Salsa beginners and up. The lesson is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. - midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! At the Ballroom Annex of Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. in Glen Echo.

Saturday/Oct. 31
Halloween Haunted House. 3-5 p.m. Free. For children of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Clara Barton Community Center, with the Montgomery County Department of Recreation. At the Clara Barton Community Center, 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John. Contact the Center at 301-229-0010.
The Crimestoppers. 8 p.m. to midnight. Appearing at the Pony Express Bar & Grill, 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac.
National Philharmonic — Bach, Brahms and Beethoven. 8 p.m. The concert will feature a gem of the Baroque literature, Bach’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, Brahms’s powerful Double Concerto and Beethoven’s heroic Triple Concerto for piano, cello and violin. With Violinist Elena Urioste, cellist Zuill Bailey and pianist Brian Ganz. At the Music Center of Strathmore. Visit www.nationalphilharmonic.org or call the Strathmore ticket office at 301-581-5100. Tickets are available from $29-$79; kids 7-17 are free.
Fall Frolic. 1-4 p.m. Decorating pumpkins, trick-or-treating in Glen Echo Park’s studios and galleries, and a costume parade through the Park. After the sun goes down, join us for a costumed dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and other Halloween haunts! Call 301-634-2222 or visit www.glenechopark.org.
Mutts Masquerade, a Halloween hike to benefit the Washington Animal Rescue League. 8-11 a.m. Two-mile fund-raising walk, trick-or-treating for dogs, vendors of upscale pet products, canine costume contest, microchips, veterinary booth. Cost is $25/individual. At Meadowbrook Park (Rock Creek Park, Chevy Chase). Go to www.warl.org or call 202-726-2556.
Halloween Swing Dance. 8 p.m. - Midnight. $14 admission. Featuring the Boilermaker Jazz Band, which performs authentic hot jazz, ragtime and swing music. Beginner swing lesson from 8-9 p.m. with Marc Shepanek and Ellen Engle, followed by dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Costumes are encouraged. At the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. in Glen Echo. Email: dance@flyingfeet.org.

Sunday/Nov. 1
Waltz Dance. 3-3:30 introductory Waltz Workshop, 3:30-6 p.m. dancing. Admission is $8. With the Honeysuckle Rose band presenting a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couple dances, including Hambo, Schottische, Swing, Tango, and Polka. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Joan Koury at 202-238-0230 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org or e-mail info@WaltzTimeDances.org.
Contra and Square Dance. Newcomers' welcome lesson at 7 p.m. followed by dances called by Peg Hesley to Dr. Twamley's Audio Snakes from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Admission is $12/nonmembers, $9/FSGW members. The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couples dances. Visit http://www.fsgw.org/. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park.

Tuesday/Nov. 3
Potomac Yoga Classes. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost is $15 a class. With free introductory classes on Saturday, Nov. 7 and 14. At Potomac United Methodist Church, 10300 Falls Road, Potomac. Taught by Stacey Milchman, Owner/Yoga Teacher/Thai Massage Therapist. Visit www.potomacmdyoga.com.

Nov. 5-7
"Noises Off." The Bullis School Players presents this comic masterpiece written by Michael Frayn. Thursday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at 7 p.m. Admission is $4. Bullis School, The Blair Family Center for the Arts, 10601 Falls Road, Potomac. Call 301-634-3631.

Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19
Slow Blues and Swing Dance. Slow Blues Lesson 8:15-9 p.m. Dancing from 9-11:30 p.m. Admission is $8. DJ Mike Marcotte & Guests will play a wonderful variety of styles including traditional and contemporary blues music, and classic cover tunes going back through the history of blues music. At the Back Room of Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Donna Barker at 301-634-2231 or go to info@CapitalBlues.org or www.CapitalBlues.org.

Nov. 6-7
Shabbaton. Chabad of Potomac is hosting a Shabbaton with Alan Veingrad, professional speaker, motivator, entertainer and Super Bowl XXVII World Champion. The schedule is as follows: Nov. 6 at 5:45 p.m. Friday night meal. 7:30 p.m. "The Journey" — How does a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn win a Super Bowl ring with the Dallas Cowboys? Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. Shabbat Day sermon by Alan Veingrad: "Everything I learned in the NFL applied to life." Teens only talk at 3:30 p.m. "How to score a touchdown in life."

Friday/Nov. 6
Super Fiesta Latina Party. 8:15 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $15. Lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m. for Salsa beginners. Dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $15. Hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini. At the Ballroom Annex at Glen Echo Park. Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com.
Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Admission is $9. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com

Saturday/Nov. 7
Swing Dance. 8 p.m. - Midnight. Admission is $14. The Washington Swing Dance Committee presents Junkyard Saints. Junkyard Saints is a DC/Baltimore-based seven-piece band with full horn section performing its own brand of New Orleans-style party music, blending funk, swing, Latin, R&B, with a splash of zydeco to round out the mix. Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo.
American Indian Festival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entertainment, lectures, crafts, educational displays and native food. At the Executive Office building (Terrace and Lobby Levels), 101 Monroe Street, Rockville. Call Betty Valdes, MCPL, at 240-777-0017.
Holiday Bazaar. 8:30-3:30 p.m. Darnestown Presbyterian Women host their annual bazaar, boutique and café. With a silent auction, crafts and jewelry, home décor, gifts, Christmas room, vintage treasures, pre-owned books/toys/sporting goods and more. At 15120 Turkey Foot Road, Route 28, Darnestown, Md. Call 301-948-9127.
The Three B's — Bach, Brahms and Beethoven. 8 p.m. With conductor Piotr Gajewski, violinist Elena Urioste, cellist Zuill Bailey and pianist Brian Ganz. At the Music Center of Strathmore.
National Philharmonic Chorale. 8 p.m. with guest conductor Predrag Gosta in a performance of Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass and Mendelssohn's grand Symphony No. 2, "Hymn of Praise." At the Music Center of Strathmore.
Toys Your Dog Will Love. 2-4 p.m. Free. Interactive toys, chew toys, chase toys, tug toys – Watch your dog’s behavior improve when he can use his brain and energy playing with toys. At the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd., Potomac.

Nov. 7-8
Pleiades Jewelry Exhibition and Sale. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A collection of jewelry and metalwork pieces by 17 artists will be offered for show and sale. At the Woman's Club of Bethesda, 5500 Sonoma Road, Bethesda, corner of Old Georgetown and Sonoma Roads. Call: 301-299-3497.

Week of Nov. 7
Scouting for Food. Beginning on Saturday, Nov. 7, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of our local Scouting district will deliver Scouting for Food bags throughout their neighborhoods. On Saturday, Nov. 14, they will return to collect the bags left outside with donated non-perishable food items. Food will then be delivered to the Manna Center. Go to www.mannafood.org.

Sunday/Nov. 8
Contra and Square Dance. 7-10:30 p.m. The newcomers' welcome lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by called dances to The Love Mongrels from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, and including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. Admission is $12/nonmembers, $9/FSGW members. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Visit http://www.fsgw.org.
Cajun and Zydeco Dance Party. Admission is $15. Introductory Cajun lesson from 3-3:30 p.m. Dancing from 3-6 p.m. Featuring the Acadien Cajun Band. Call Michael Hart at 301-762-6730 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, or go to www.DancingByTheBayou.com. At the Bumper car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park. 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.
Wedding Boutique. Noon to 5 p.m. The Montgomery County Department of Parks will showcase nearly a dozen professionally designed wedding packages for brides-to-be, their grooms and families — all for $15,000 or less. At Rockwood Manor, 11001 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac. Visit www.NotSoBigWedding.com.
American Girl Fashion Show. 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Proceeds of the event will benefit the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington's sight-saving children's programs. At the Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac. Tickets are $50 per person and can be ordered online at www.youreyes.org or by calling 202-234-1010 or visit www.youreyes.org.

Tuesday/Nov. 10
Concert. 8 p.m. 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic will present a special concert to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth hosts a vin d’honneur for audience members immediately following the performance. Tickets $25 to $65. At the Strathmore. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

Wednesday/Nov. 11
Rhythm Angels and K.C. Clifford. 8 p.m. At Branded '72, 387 E. Gude Drive, Rockville. $18/general, $15/members or in advance. Contact: David at focusrockville@earthlink.net, 301-275-7459 or log onto www.focusmusic.org.

Nov. 12-15
Museum Shop Around at Strathmore. Hand-crafted jewelry, apparel, glassware, toys, books, CDs, stationery. 16 museums bring their gift shops to this four-day shopping festival. Thursday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

Friday/Nov. 13
The Holmes Brothers. 8 p.m. $25-$55. Appearing with Joan Osborne and Paul Thorn. At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301-581-5100 or go to www.strathmore.org.

Saturday/Nov. 14
Japanese Hand-Knitting Design. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Join Gayle Roehm for a slide show of sweaters and accessories from Japan, and be introduced to some creative and unusual designers. At St. James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac. Go to www.potomacfiberartsguild.org.
Czechoslovak Christmas Bazaar. Noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. On sale will be a wide variety of crafts and holiday items, and the restaurant will serve typical Czechoslovak dishes. Sponsored by the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences. At the River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6301 River Road, Bethesda.
St. Jane de Chantal Holiday Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. At St. Jane de Chantal school, 9525 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda. Variety of independent vendors selling unique, quality merchandise including original art, monogrammed items, jewelry, stationery, children's clothes and more.
Japanese Hand-Knitting Design. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Japanese hand knitting designers show a flair for stitchwork and unique variations on traditional techniques. Join Gayle Roehm for a slide show of sweaters and accessories from Japan, and be introduced to some creative and unusual designers. Sponsored by Potomac Fiber Arts Guild. At Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Visit www.potomacfiberartsguild.org.
Bizaare Bazaar. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flea market sales, silent auction, crafts, food and raffle of a hand-made quilt. At the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville, 100 Welsh Park Drive, near Montgomery College in Rockville. Call 301-762-7666 or see www.uucr.org.

Sunday/Nov. 15
Run for Wellness. 9 a.m. Holton-Arms hosts a 5K run and 1-mile fun run/walk. Proceeds benefit the Holton-Arms School and Infinity Wellness Foundation, a D.C. nonprofit that provides innovative health and physical education programming for D.C. public schools. Registration fees are $20 and $10. Visit http://www.holton-arms.edu/RunForWellness to register for the run. Contact Nikki Reynolds at wellness@holton-arms.edu or 301-365-6094.
Holiday Gift Boutique. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some 20 exhibitors offer an array of crafts and jewelry, baskets from Rwanda, handbags, personalized greeting cards, children's clothing and accessories. Hosted by "Many Facets," a coalition of local artisans to benefit SEEC, a nonprofit agency helping people with developmental disabilities live meaningful lives. At Chevy Chase Women's Club, 7931 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Call 301-576-9024 or visit www.seeconline.org.

Sunday/Dec. 6
Holiday Craft Show. 1-6 p.m. Free. There will be all kinds of reasonably priced crafts for sale — jewelry, beads, Christmas items, wood crafts, prints, metalwork, ceramics, glass, oils, watercolors, fiber arts, photography, stationery, books … and more. At the Clara Barton Community Center, 7425 MacArthur Blvd. (at 75th Street) in Cabin John, Md. Call the Center at 301-229-0010.

Nov. 25-Jan. 10, 2010
"Disney's Mulan." At Imagination Stage. Performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Some Saturday 11 a.m. performances as well. Tickets from $10-$21. Visit http://www.imaginationstage.org.

Feb. 6-March 21, 2010
"Peter and the Wolf." At Imagination Stage. Performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Some Saturday 11 a.m. performances as well. Tickets from $10-$21. Visit http://www.imaginationstage.org.

June 23-Aug. 15, 2010
"How I Became a Pirate." At Imagination Stage. Performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Some Saturday 11 a.m. performances as well. Tickets from $10-$21. Visit http://www.imaginationstage.org.