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Zumba at Village Yoga. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Come join the fun at Village Yoga! Classes are held on Tuesday nights, 7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m., and Saturday mornings 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Village Yoga, 10154 River Road, Potomac. Call 301-299-1948.
Beginner’s Yoga Classes at Village Yoga. Village Yoga is adding a new Beginner’s Yoga Class on Mondays, 8-9 p.m. Continues our Thursday, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Beginner’s Gentle Flow class as well. For all new local students - $10 for the entire first week. Must be used on your first visit to the studio. Special for all yogis this month – 4-pack of classes for $48. Village Yoga, 10154 River Road, Potomac. 301-299-1948. www.villageyogayogi.com .
Now through June 23
Strathmore Unleashed. Canine-themed art exhibit at Strathmore. Opening reception on Thursday, May 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. A Yappy Hour is from 6 to 7 p.m. Well-socialized dogs are welcome in the Mansion for Yappy Hour. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Now Through Sept. 16
Wings of Fancy - Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Surround yourself with hundreds of African, Asian, Costa Rican, and North American species of butterflies flying freely inside a Conservatory. Enjoy learning about the life cycle of these amazing creatures, and what you can do to attract native caterpillars and butterflies to your backyard as we “think globally, and act locally.” Fees: $6 adults; $4 ages 3-12; or purchase a “Frequent Visitor Pass” and enjoy unlimited return visits this season. Groups of 15 or more by appointment only, call 301-962-1467 for reservations. Call 301-962-1453. www.brooksidegardens.org; Brookside Gardens South Conservatory, 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton.
Now Through Oct. 27
Bethesda Freshfarm Market. Held Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Will offer fresh fruits, vegetables, organic meats and artisan cheeses. At Norfolk Avenue, between Fairmont and St. Elmo Avenues in Bethesda. In addition, the market will feature special events. On the first Saturday of each month, Master Gardeners will table at the market to answer gardening questions. From July 7 through Aug. 11, Boordy Vineyards will be a market guest selling wines made from Maryland grown grapes. And on the last Saturday of each month a local chef will give cooking demonstrations at the market. Featured chefs include Frederik de Pue of Smith Commons; Domenico Cornacchia of Assaggi Restaurant and Mozzarella Bar; James Gee of Jaleo (Bethesda) and Debbie Amster of Nourishing Possibilities. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesa.org.
Wednesday/May 9
Guitarist Zane Forshee. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Part of Strathmore Art After Hours. At the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Spinning Event. 6:45 p.m. At ZenGo Fitness, 4866 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda. Take a 45-minute spinning or barre class to benefit Hope Connections for Cancer Support. For $45, you can participate in either class, enjoy some post-class food and beverage, and win some great door prizes.
Networking Event. 4 to 6 p.m. With The Potomac Chamber of Commerce. At 10701 Falls Road, Potomac. Cost is $10/chamber members; $15/non-members. Cash bar available. Normandie Farm is providing hors d'ouerves. To reserve your place, call 301-299-2170 or go to www.potomacchamber.org. RSVP by May 7.
Thursday/May 10
Pizzarelli Quartet and Kurt Elling. 8 p.m. Featuring Double Exposure, John Pizzarelli’s latest recording on Telarc. Tickets are $28-$68. At The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Call 301-581-5100.
Slow Blues and Swing Dance. Admission is $8. Slow blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 to 11:30 p.m. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. At the Back Room, 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.
Potomac Toddlers. 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers 12 to 36 months and their caregivers. No registration required. At Potomac Library.
Debussy Piano Recital. 7:30 p.m. Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall. Featuring Katie Mahan, piano; Deux Arabesques; Estampes; L'isle joyeuse and Preludes Livre II. At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
May 10, 11, 12
"Patience," a Comic Operetta. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. By Gilbert and Sullivan. Staged by students from Herbert Hoover Middle School Theater and directed by theatre teacher Pamela Leighton-Bilik. At The Tilden Center, 6300 Tilden Lane, Rockville. Contact Pamela Leighton-Bilik, 301-469-1010 or Pamela_L_Bilik@mcpsmd.org.
Saturday/May 12
"From Bima to Broadway." 9 p.m. Gala in honor of Cantor, Marshall Kapell's 10th Anniversary at Congregation B'nai Tzedek in Potomac. He will be joined by two cantors from local synagogues — Cantors Elisheva Dienstrey, from Agudas Achim in Alexandria, and Cantor Josh Perlman, from B'nai Israel in Rockville. The concert will feature a selection of Broadway tunes and some modern Jewish liturgical music. Following the concert, there will be a blow-out Grande After-Party, with DJ Julian from New York Entertainment, desserts, open bar and dancing. B'nai Tzedek is located at 10621 South Glen Rd., Potomac. Call 301-299-0225, www.bnaitzedek.org
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $15. Featuring the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. For more information go to http://tomcunningham.com/ or http://www.glenechopark.org/.
Fashion Show and Luncheon. 11 a.m. Enjoy a lovely lunch and fashion Show presented by CABI. The clothes can be order and 10 percent of sales will be donated Stepping Stone Center. Tickets $50. Contact 703 319-3415 or frita18@aol.com for more tickets and info. At Congressional Country Club, 8500 River Road, Potomac.
Design Seminar. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hopkins & Porter, Inc. will be offering "How to Fall in Love with Your Home Again," a free design and remodeling seminar. This seminar will include a complimentary lunch with time to discuss your own project with staff. The workshop will provide informal no-obligation discussions with Hopkins & Porter designers. Space is limited to 15 participants per session, so RSVPs are a must. Call Debbie at 301-840-9121, #27 to reserve a space or email her at debbie@hopkinsandporter.com.
Peerless Rockville Homes & Hospitality Tour. 1 to 5 p.m. Features a variety of beautiful and historic homes along with the newly renovated Pump House in the East End of Rockville and includes music, refreshments, and an opportunity to mingle with local public officials. Advance tickets are $18 members; $22 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at www.peerlessrockville.org, by calling 301-762-0096, or at Peerless Rockville, Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Square, Rockville.
National Philharmonic Singers. 8 p.m. Free. Special guests will include the Chamber Singers of Landon School under the direction of Tad Cavuoti. At Christ Episcopal Church, 107 South Washington St., Rockville. Visit www.nationalphilharmonic.org, e-mail victoria@nationalphilharmonic.org or call 301-493-9283, ext. 116.
Pianist Andre Watts. 8 p.m. Marin Alsop Leads the BSO and Pianist AndrÈ Watts in Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto. At the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets range from $25 to $108 and are available through the BSO Ticket Office, 410-783-8000 or BSOmusic.org.
Fitness for the Heart Fitness Fair. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free activities include fitness screenings and assessments, fitness demos, face painting, food and sidewalk sales, giveaways: pedometers and Mother's Day roses. Appropriate for all ages. At Potomac Place, intersection of Falls and River Road, Potomac.
Haskell Small Piano Concert. 8 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Washington Conservatory of Music. Small will present a diverse program, performing two masterpieces of the classical repertoire — Bach’s Partita in G Major, BWV829, and Schubert’s Sonata in B-flat Major, D 960 -- as well as two contemporary works: Toccata No. 1 (2007) by Colombian composer Edgar OrdÛnËz and Small’s own Visions of Childhood (2011). At Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church, One Westmoreland Circle, Massachusetts and Western Avenues. Call 301-320-2770 and www.washingtonconservatory.org.
May 12 and 13
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival. Free. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features 140 contemporary artists who will sell their original fine arts and crafts. Artists from throughout the country will showcase painting, drawing, photography, furniture, jewelry, mixed media, wood and ceramics. Participating artists were selected and juried by members of the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. The event will be held in downtown Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle along Norfolk, Cordell, Auburn and Del Ray Avenues, and will feature live entertainment, children’s activities and downtown Bethesda restaurants. Visit www.bethesda.org or call 301-215-6660.
Sunday/May 13
Washington Family Dance. 3 to 5 p.m. Brendan Taaffe will call, play, and lead the dancing, in a special Mother's day edition of the family dance. Admission is $5. No dancing experience is necessary -- the dances are taught for ages 4 and up, with a focus on having fun! Go to www.fsgw.org and click on "Family", or contact Penelope Weinberger at dance@fsgw.org or 301-315-9461.At the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo.
Cajun and Zydeco Dance Party. 3 to 6 p.m. dancing; 3 to 3:30 p.m. introductory cajun lesson. Admission is $15. At the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Call Michael Hart at 301-762-6730 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, or go to www.DancingByTheBayou.com.
New River Center Guide Training. 2:30 p.m. At River Center at Lock 8, Cabin John.
Canal Stewards and Wildflower Walk. 9 a.m. to noon. At River Center at Lock 8, Cabin John.
Supreme Court Discussion. 10:25 a.m. State Sen. Jamie Raskin will discuss "Plan B for Corporations: Challenging the Supreme Court’s Citizens United Decision and Building Benefit Corporations." At River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation (RRUUC), 6301 River Road, Bethesda; visit www.rruuc.org, 301-229-0400.
Monday/May 14
Legislative Wrapup. 7:45 to 10 p.m. What happened during the latest legislative session in Annapolis and how will decisions by the State of Maryland affect Montgomery County in general and you in particular? Come to the next monthly meeting of the Montgomery County Civic Federation (MCCF) to hear the presentation by two of your elected representatives, one from the Senate and one from the House of Delegates. Meeting place: the County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville. The one-hour program, including question period, will be followed by discussion of other important local issues. Visit www.montgomerycivic.org.
Tuesday/May 15
Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too!). 10 a.m. to noon. At Rockville Town Square. Mommy & Me (& Daddy Too!) on the Square meets for a special morning out on the third Tuesday of each month, with active learning and creative play at all your favorite stores! There are lunch specials, story time, arts & crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes, and a whole lot more!
Visit http://rockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me/
Register today: http://rockvilletownsquare.com/register/
May 15 - located on The Plaza;
June 19 - located on The Plaza;
July 17 - located on The Plaza;
Aug. 21- located on The Plaza;
Sept 18 - located on The Plaza;
Oct. 16 - located on The Plaza;
Nov. 20 - located in The Library, First Floor;
Dec. 18 - located in The Library, First Floor.
Wednesday/May 16
Singer-songwriter Owen Danoff. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Part of Strathmore Art After Hours. At the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Thursday/May 17
Slow Blues and Swing Dance. Admission is $8. Slow blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 to 11:30 p.m. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. At the Back Room, 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.
Potomac Cuddleups. 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and songs for babies from birth to 11 months and their caregivers. No registration required. At Potomac Library.
Friday/May 18
Bike to Work this Month. 6 to 9 a.m. Join in the fun and fitness as the City of Rockville takes part in National Bike to Work Day. The City will host two pit stops for riders: one on East Montgomery Avenue, in front of Regal Cinemas, and the other in front of the Transit Center in the Fallsgrove community. Pit stops will feature refreshments, bicycle services and information about how to use your bicycle to get to work every day. Pre-registrants receive a free T-shirt that can be picked up at one of the Rockville pit stops. Register at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org. Contact Matt Folden at mfolden@rockvillemd.gov or 240-314-8509.
Water Safety Day. 4 to 7 p.m. Free. At Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, 355 Martins Lane, Rockville. The event will include information stations that provide resources on a variety of topics, including swim level testing, the importance of personal flotation devices, how to safely reach and assist someone struggling in the water and the importance of sunscreen to prevent skin damage. Call Carrie Headen at 240-777-8060.
Saturday/May 19
Grateful Shredding Event. 9 a.m. to noon. Free with suggested donation of $5/box. The Clara Barton Community Center has scheduled a secure shredding event at 7425 MacArthur Blvd., in Cabin John. In addition to paper records, there's no problem shredding paper clips, staples, rubber bands, folders, binder clips, hanging folders (even with metal strips, and labels). If you need to borrow a hand truck or have help in loading boxes at your home, contact Leslie Barden 301-365-1311 or Lou Lombardo 301-365-0412 before the day of the event.
Gardening Open House. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Hear a presentation on “Vegetable Gardening for Beginners” and mini-talks about growing different types of edibles, gardening in containers, making salad tables, taking soil samples and caring for your gardening tools. At Montgomery County Extension Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood.
Debussy's Martyrdom of St. Sebastian. 8 p.m. Featuring the National Philharmonic. Pre-concert lecture at 6:45 p.m. in the Concert Hall. Featuring Audrey Luna, soprano; Rosa Lamoreaux, soprano; Linda Maguire, mezzo-soprano; Eliot Pfanstiehl, narrator; National Philharmonic Chorale and Stan Engebretson, conductor. At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.
Strut Your Mutt Dog Parade and Festival. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $25 per dog — free to spectators
Benefitting: Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary Club Foundation and the Montgomery County Humane Society. The dog parade will start at 10:45 a.m., followed by owner/dog contests, as well as 30 dog-related exhibitors, a dozen animal rescue groups and a kiddie park, with moonbounces and games. There will also be dog training performances at 12:30, and 1:30 p.m. Visit www.strutyourmuttbethesda.org or call 301-523-7794.
Strawberry Festival. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features new clothing, jewelry, housewares and more from area vendors. A free concert with John Henry, "The Guitar Playing Mahn" from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. At Potomac United Methodist Church/Parish Center, 9908 South Glen Road, at the intersection of Falls and Democracy Blvd., Potomac. Contact Laura O'Keefe, 240-277-5439, lkhaser@yahoo.com.
Sunday/May 20
Organ Grinders Gather. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 16th annual performance by street organ grinders will take place at the C&O Canal National Park, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac. There will also be demonstrations of a variety of antique music boxes and other mechanical music devices. The free event is sponsored by the National Capital Chapter of the Musical Box Society International. There is a $5 per car park entrance fee. Call 301-598-4768.
Bullis Gives Back 5k/2.5k Run and Walk. 10 a.m. to raise money for Stepping Stones Shelter and Habitat for Humanity. All are invited, with activities and events for children and adults — music, food, games and run or walk in either race on the cross-country trail or in the 400m Kids Fun Run on the track. Fox 5's Julie Wright and Tucker Barnes will emcee. At Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road, Potomac. Visit www.bullisgivesback.org or call 301-299-8500.
Waltz Dance. 3:30 to 6 p.m. Admission is $10. With the band, Swallowtail. Waltz Workshop from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m.; dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. 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.
Charity Fashion Show. 4 p.m. George Bacchus Salon and Spa will host a Spring Charity Fashion Show at Woodmont Country Club, 1201 Rockville Pike, Rockville. Tickets are $75; VIP Admission is $175. All net proceeds benefit The Children's National Medical Center in the District. Purchase tickets online at www.gbsfashionforcharity.eventbrite.com
or at George Bacchus Salon. Email
eclott@georgebacchus.com.
Monday/May 21
50+ Employment Expo. Free. Featuring 40 employers, 30 community resources, two resume reviewing rooms, seven seminars addressing issues pertinent to seniors looking for employment. At the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. All vendors need to register by contacting Micki Gordon at mgordon@AccessJCA.org. Call 301-255-4209.
Tuesday/May 22
Flower Arranging Class. 7:30 p.m. Potomac Village Garden Club and the Women of St. Francis Episcopal Church will offer a free flower arranging class in St. Francis Hall, 10033 River Rd. Potomac. Award-winning flower arranger Marianne Enger and Carol Jarvis will offer a flower design demonstration and conditioning of flowers. Both women are members of St. Francis Church and the Potomac Village Garden Club. RSVP to 301-365-2055 the church office or 301-299-4296, Carol Jarvis.
Wednesday/May 23
Soprano Laura Strickling. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Part of Strathmore Art After Hours. At the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Thursday/May 24
Slow Blues and Swing Dance. Admission is $8. Slow blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 to 11:30 p.m. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. At the Back Room, 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.
Saturday/May 26
BSO Concert: Beethoven’s Ninth. 8 p.m. With Peter Oundjian, conductor; Joyce El-Khoury, soprano BSO Debut. Tickets range from $34 to $68 and are available through the BSO Ticket Office, 410-783-8000 or BSOmusic.org. At the Music Center at Strathmore.
May 26 to May 28
Hometown Holidays Festival. Featuring two days of music, entertainment, food, crafts and the City of Rockville's annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade. Rising Country Star Easton Corbin to headline. With 40 bands and entertainers on seven stages at Rockville's Town Center. For more information about the weekend's events, visit the website at www.rockvillemd.gov/hth, or find the festival on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RockvilleHometownHolidays or twitter @RockvilleHTH.
Wednesday/May 30
Singer-songwriter Flo Anito. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Part of Strathmore Art After Hours. At the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Thursday/May 31
BSO Classical Concert: Mozart and Beethoven. 8 p.m. Featuring G¸nther Herbig, conductor; Jonathan Biss, piano; Mozart: Symphony No. 40; Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3; Schubert: Symphony No. 6. At the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets range from $28 to $88 and are available through the BSO Ticket Office, 410-783-8000 or BSOmusic.org.
Slow Blues and Swing Dance. Admission is $8. Slow blues lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 to 11:30 p.m. With DJ Mike Marcotte and Guests. At the Back Room, 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.
Saturday/June 2
Tommy Tune. Steps in Time, A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance. 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $28-$58 (Stars Price $25.20-$52.20). At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
June 2 and 3
Washington Folk Festival. Noon to 7 p.m. Features 450 of the best musicians, storytellers, dancers and crafters from the area. The Festival has presented music and dance from India, Mongolia, North Africa, Ireland, Scotland, France, Israel, Brazil, Bulgaria, Guatemala, Iran, Turkey, Japan, Spain and from across the USA. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo
Saturday/June 2
National Trails Day. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At the River Center at Lock 8, Cabin John.
Wednesday/June 6
Zemer Chai Concert. 8 p.m. Heartbeats in Harmony features guests artists The Robyn Helzner Trio, Cantor Scott Sokol, Alexander Kugler and a new commission by renowned composer Alice Parker. At Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase. Tickets can be ordered at www.ZemerChai.org. Preferred tickets are $40; General Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call 301-963-3462.
Saturday/June 9
Classical Concert: Salerno-Sonnenberg Plays Tchaikovsky. 8 p.m. Featuring Marin Alsop, conductor; Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin; Kevin Puts: Symphony No. 4, “From Mission San Juan Bautista;” Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto; Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring. At the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets range from $34 to $68 and are available through the BSO Ticket Office, 410-783-8000 or BSOmusic.org.
June 15 to July 1
"Fiddler on the Roof." Part of the Summer Dinner Theater performances. ” Performances will take place June 15-16, 22-24 and June 29-July 1. On Friday and Saturday night performances, the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with a show time of 8:15 p.m. On Sunday, the doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with a 2:15 p.m. show time. Tickets for Summer Dinner Theatre are $46.50 for adults and $34.50 for children ages 12 and under. Prices include the performance and a full dinner buffet. At Theatre Arts Arena on the College’s Rockville Campus, located at 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, Md. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/sdt or call 240-567-7676.
June 25 to Aug. 3
Fun All Summer Long. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $350 for six weeks. Activities are well planned, supervised and cool for hot days. Play with old friends and make new ones. Summer Fun Center keeps things hopping with creative/fun crafts, sports, games, drama, music and special events. At the Clara Barton Summer Fun Center, 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John. Call 301-229-0010.
Saturday/June 30
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. Featuring the Tom Cunningham Orchestra who will be joined on stage with the Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.
July 13 to July 29
"Hairspray." Part of the Summer Dinner Theater performances. ” Performances will take place July 13-14, 20-22, 27-29. The June 24, July 1, 22 and 29 shows are Sunday matinees. On Friday and Saturday night performances, the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with a show time of 8:15 p.m. On Sunday, the doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with a 2:15 p.m. show time. Tickets for Summer Dinner Theatre are $46.50 for adults and $34.50 for children ages 12 and under. Prices include the performance and a full dinner buffet. At Theatre Arts Arena on the College’s Rockville Campus, located at 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, Md. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/sdt or call 240-567-7676.
Friday/June 22
Ahmad Jamal. 8 p.m. Renowned jazz pianist shares tracks from 2012 album Blue Moon, first recording in three years. Presented by Strathmore and Blues Alley. Tickets are $28 to $68. At the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Thursday/July 12
"Snowday." 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $8. Part of Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children. At the Mansion at Strathmore (Backyard Theater Stage), 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Thursday/July 19
"Recess Monkey." 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $8. Part of Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children. At the Mansion at Strathmore (Backyard Theater Stage), 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Thursday/July 26
"Moona Luna." 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $8. Part of Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children. At the Mansion at Strathmore (Backyard Theater Stage), 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Saturday/July 28
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. With the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.
Thursday/Aug. 2
"Farafina Kan." 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $8. Part of Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children. At the Mansion at Strathmore (Backyard Theater Stage), 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Aug. 25
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. With the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.
Sept. 22
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. With the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.
Oct. 27
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. With the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.
Dec. 22
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. til midnight. Admission is $15. One-hour lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. With the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. At Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.tomcunningham.com/calendar.