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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.

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
Breadsmith Fund-raiser. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In preparation for the grand opening of Breadsmith at 7937 Tuckerman Lane in the Cabin Mall Shopping Center in Potomac, the bakery specializing in hand-crafted artisan breads baked fresh from scratch daily will hold a sneak preview and open house to "raise dough" for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). The event will include behind-the-scenes tours, demonstrations on kneading and shaping dough, and free samples of Breadsmith's breads, muffins and sweets. Breadsmith's Grand Opening is Sunday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bakery is located at 7937 Tuckerman Lane.
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
Film Screening: Woman from Sarajevo. 8 p.m. Cost is $5. Featuring special guest speaker-filmmaker Ella Alterman. In Hebrew with English subtitles. At the Magen David Sephardic Congregation, 11215 Woodglen Drive, Rockville. Contact Andrea at 301-770-6818, magendavid@mdscbe.org.
All-Shred Day. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5 donation per box. All Shred accepts papers with paper clips, staples, binder clips, hanging folder and bound folders. At Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Call 240-777-6960.
Flea Market and Yard Sale. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. At Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Call 240-777-6960.
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. 11-14
John Guare's The House of Blue Leaves. 8 p.m. The House of Blue Leaves is a dark comedy about long-suffering zookeeper Artie Shaugnessy who dreams of being a famous songwriter. Tickets are $10/regular, $8 seniors and students. At the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville. Call 240-567-5301.

Thursday/Nov. 12
Blues Dance. 8:15 - 11:30 p.m. Beginner workshop from 8:15-9 p.m. Dance from 9-11:30 p.m. $8 admission. Rotating DJs and instructors. In the Ballroom Annex on the far left side of the Spanish Ballroom, at Glen Echo Park. Email: info@capitalblues.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
Super Fiesta Latina Party. 8:15-midnight. $15 admission. Hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini. Lesson from 8:15-9 p.m. for Salsa beginners and up. Dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight with DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more. Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com. At the Ballroom Annex of Glen Echo Park.
Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Dancing from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes with the Glen Echo Open Band. At the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park. Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com.
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.
After Hours Cabaret. 10 p.m. Admission is $15. Ariel Sings the Divas through the Decades. At Bethesda Theatre. At 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Call 301-657-7827, ext. 101, or info@bethesdatheatre.com.

Nov. 13-14
"Chicago, The Musical." 7:30 p.m. Winston Churchill High School stages "Chicago, The Musical." Tickets are $12/$10. Chicago will feature Ashley Austin as Velma Kelly, Alexandra Levenson as Roxie Hart, Shelby Sykes as Matron Mama Morton, Steven Rigaux as Billy Flynn, Josh Simon as Amos Hart, Peter Karp as Mary Sunshine, Becca Murphy as Liz, Molly Kiniry as Annie, Genny Austin as June, Bluma Millman as Hunyak, Laura Butvinik as Mona and Tanaquil Marquez as Go-to-Hell Kitty along with an enormously talented ensemble of forty-four students. Nancy Newell is choreographing Lead Dancers Thalia Ertman, Ryan Kanfer, Josh Kaufmann, and Ariana Nasseri. Under the direction of Jessica Speck, the musical leadership of Keith Tittermary, and dance choreography by Nancy Newell. At Churchill High School, Gertrude Bish Auditorium, 11300 Gainsborough Road, Potomac. Call 301-469-1246 or go to www.wchsdrama.org.

Saturday/Nov. 14
WWII Canteen Swing Dance. 8 p.m. to midnight. $15 admission. Beginning swing lesson from 8-9 p.m. with Marc Shepanek and Ellen Engle. Dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Featuring the Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra playing popular music of the '30s, '40s and '50s. Email: dance@flyingfeet.org. At the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park.
Turkish Bazaar. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $1 admission. Kilims, rugs, handcrafts, gift items, Turkish food. At Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, 6311 Wilson Lane, Bethesda.
Used Book Sale. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Most hardback books and large paperbacks are $1. Regular sized paperbacks are $.50. At Potomac Library, 10101 Glenholden Drive, Potomac.
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.

Nov. 14-15
"Dr. Seuss' Stories." Two shows: Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. At North Bethesda United Methodist Church, 10100 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. Suggested donations are: $5/children, $7/adults, with a $25 max/family. Visit www.northbethesdaumc.org or call 301-530-4342.

Sunday/Nov. 15
Contra and Square Dance. 7-10:30 p.m. $12/nonmembers, $9/members. Welcome lesson at 7 p.m. followed by dances called by Gaye Fifer to Notorious from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couples dances. At the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park. Go to http://www.fsgw.org.
Waltz Dance. 3-6 p.m. $8 admission. Beginning waltz lesson from 3-3:30 p.m. Afternoon dancing from 3:30-6 p.m. Music by the Notorious duo (Larry Unger and Eden MacAdam-Somer) with Paul Oorts and Ralph Gordon. At the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park. Email: info@waltztimedances.org.
Concert. 3 p.m. Piano Concerto No. 1 with pianist Alon Goldstein, Wagner - Overture to The Flying Dutchman, and Brahms - Symphony No. 4 Sponsored by Symphony of the Potomac, a volunteer orchestra based in Montgomery County. At Thomas S. Wootton High School, 2100 Wootton Parkway, Rockville. Tickets are $15/door and $10/online at symphonypotomac.org.
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.

Thursday/Nov. 19
Blues Dance. 8:15 - 11:30 p.m. $8 admission. Beginner workshop from 8:15 to 9 p.m. Followed by dancing from 9-11:30 p.m. Rotating DJs and instructors. At the Ballroom Annex of Glen Echo Park. Email: info@capitalblues.org.

Friday/Nov. 20
La Divina Milonga Party. 8:30 - Midnight. $15 admission. Argentine Tango lesson from 8:30-9 p.m. Dancing to recorded Tango, Milongas, Waltz and Tango Nuevo music from 9 p.m. to midnight. Hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini. At the Ballroom Annex of Glen Echo Park. Email: Jennifer@foreverdancing.com.
Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company. 8 p.m. tickets are $40/regular, $38/seniors and students. At the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville. Call 240-567-5301.
Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. $9 admission. Lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. follwed by dance to live music from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. Chris Weiler calls to Nor’easter with Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle, Max Newman on mandolin and guitar, and Julie Vallimont on piano and accordion. At the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park. Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com.

Nov. 20-21
"Chicago, The Musical." 7:30 p.m. Winston Churchill High School stages "Chicago, The Musical." Tickets are $12/$10. Chicago will feature Ashley Austin as Velma Kelly, Alexandra Levenson as Roxie Hart, Shelby Sykes as Matron Mama Morton, Steven Rigaux as Billy Flynn, Josh Simon as Amos Hart, Peter Karp as Mary Sunshine, Becca Murphy as Liz, Molly Kiniry as Annie, Genny Austin as June, Bluma Millman as Hunyak, Laura Butvinik as Mona and Tanaquil Marquez as Go-to-Hell Kitty along with an enormously talented ensemble of forty-four students. Nancy Newell is choreographing Lead Dancers Thalia Ertman, Ryan Kanfer, Josh Kaufmann, and Ariana Nasseri. Under the direction of Jessica Speck, the musical leadership of Keith Tittermary, and dance choreography by Nancy Newell. At Churchill High School, Gertrude Bish Auditorium, 11300 Gainsborough Road, Potomac. Call 301-469-1246 or go to www.wchsdrama.org.

Saturday/Nov. 21
Swing Dance. 8 p.m. to midnight. Beginner lesson at 8 p.m. followed by the dance until midnight. With the Boilermaker Jazz Band. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Email: huh@thejamcellar.com.
Russian Revelry. 7:30 p.m. The Washington Balalaika Society concert featuring its 60-piece Russian Folk Orchestra. Tickets $20/general, $18/seniors. At the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Road, Rockville. Call 703-549-2010 or visit www.balalaika.org.
Live Simulcast of Philadelphia Orchestra. 8 p.m. At the Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park, located at the far end of the South Arcade, next to Adventure Theatre. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children under 18. For more information: www.washingtonconservatory.org.

Sunday/Nov. 22
Sunday Blues Dance. 7-11 p.m. $14 lesson and dance, $8/dance only. Slow Blues dancing lesson from 7-8:30 p.m. Dancing from 8:30-11 p.m. DJ Mike Marcotte and guest DJs. At the Ballroom Annex of Glen Echo Park. Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org.
Contra and Square Dance. 7-10:30 p.m. $12/nonmembers, $9/members. The newcomers' welcome lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances called by Steve Gester to Mucho Gusto from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couples dances. At the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park. Go to http://www.fsgw.org.
Cajun Dance. 3-6 p.m. $15 admission. With Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp, a nationally touring Creole, Cajun, and Zydeco band. Lesson from 3-3:30 p.m. with Michael and Sharon followed by dancing from 3:30-6 p.m. At the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park.
Ballroom Tea Dance. 3-6 p.m. $12 admission. Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the '20s, '30s and '40s. Lesson from 3-3:30 p.m. Followed by dancing to live music from 3:30-6 p.m. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Email: dave@hotsociety.net.

Friday/Nov. 27
Contra Dance. 7:30-11:30 p.m. $9 admission. The Friday Night Dancers present contra dancing with square dances and waltzes. Lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. followed by called dances to live music from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Shawn Brenneman calls to Capitol Quicksteps. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com
Brian Setzer Orchestra. 8 p.m. Presents the seventh annual Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza. At the Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda. Go to www.Strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.

Saturday/Nov. 28
Henry and Mudge, a TheatreworksUSA Presentation. 11 a.m. Tickets are $7/regular, $6 seniors and students. A musical based on the best-selling children’s book, Henry and Mudge. At the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville. Call 240-567-5301.
Swing Dance. 8 p.m. to midnight. $15 admission. Beginning swing lesson at 8 p.m. is followed by the band from 9 p.m. to midnight. With the 16-piece Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park.

Nov. 28-29
Victorian Greeting Card Workshop. Free. Make your own Victorian-era holiday greeting card in the style Miss Barton sent to her friends. Participants will be photographed in costumes of the period. Then, each photograph will be used to make a holiday card for each participant. This is a cut-and-paste activity geared towards families and children. Reservations are required. At the Clara Barton National Historic Site. Call 301-320-1410.

Sunday/Nov. 29
Contra and Square Dance. 7-10:30 p.m. $12/nonmembers, $9/members. The newcomers' welcome lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by dances called by George Marshall to Clayfoot Strutters from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, and including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. At the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park. http://www.fsgw.org.