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<cal1>Wednesday/April 11
<cal2>Puppet Show. The Puppet Co. presents Tiny Tot Tuesdays. This Tuesday's show ill be "Magic Pots and Recycled Bottles," at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Ages 0-4. Tickets are $5. Call 301-320-6668.
Focus Music. SONiA with speical guest Jud Caswell will play at O’Brien’s BBQ, 387 East Gude Drive, Rockville, 8 p.m. Tickets $15 general, $12 memebers. Call 301-275-7459.
Time for Two's. Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for two- to three-year-olds at Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:30 a.m. Call 240-777-0970.
Conversation Club. This English language conversation club is conducted by an ESOL teacher and will run from 2-4 p.m. in the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, meeting room. It is designed for non-native speakers of English at every skill level. This is a drop-in program, pre-registration is not required. Call 240-777-0970.
Spring Pond Hike. Enjoy a lovely late afternoon exploring a favorite pond at Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, 4-5 p.m. Meet at the campground entrance on Tuckerman Lane. Ages 6-12. Cost $4. Visit www.parkpass.org or call 301-299-1990.
Babies in the Library. Join the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, for a story time program designed for pre-walkers (birth to 12 months), 10:30 a.m. Infants and adults will perform lap bounces, clapping rhymes, lullabies, and other preliteracy activities with a librarian. Registration required. Call 240-777-0690.
Japanese Tea. Celebrate Spring with a special Japanese Tea at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. The Washington Toho Koto Society will play traditional and contemporary Japanese music. A bento lunch featuring chicken, rice and seasonal salads will be offered and will be accompanied by Japanese green tea. Tea is $23 per person. Call 301-581-5108 for availability.
<cal1>Thursday/April 12
<cal2>Brass Quartet. The United States Navy Band Brass Quartet will peform at Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville, 7 p.m. Free.
Mommy and Me. Join in the fun during Mommy and Me at Whole Food Market, 1649 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 10:15-11 a.m. The program will open with a quick sing-a-long and story time, transition into an art project, and close with a healthy snack. Call 301-984-4880.
<cal1>Friday/April 13
<cal2>Artists Reception. Creative Partners Gallery, 600 East-West Highway, Bethesda, will hold an artist reception for Color and Light, 6-9 p.m. Call 301-951-9441 or visit www.creativepartnersart.com.
Contra Dance. The Friday Night Dancers present traditional American dancing including contra dances, square dances, and several waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. to the Glen Echo Open Band. Cost $8, in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Contact info@fridaynightdance.org or visit www.fridaynightdance.org.
Swing Dance. The Washington, D.C. Lindy Exchange (DCLX) kicks off its sixth annual lindy exchange with New York City's Dreamland Dance Orchestra. Beginner swing lesson 8-9 p.m., dancing 9 p.m. to midnight in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park. Cost $15. Visit www.dclx.org.
Art Walk and Tour. Bethesda’s art walk will feature 13 galleries and studios open late in Downtown Bethesda from 6-9 p.m. Guided tours start at 6:30 p.m. at the Bethesda Metro Center. Call 301-215-6660.
Happy Hour Fundraiser. A fundraiser benefiting the Brain Tumor Society at Union Jack’s, 4915 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda, 6-9 p.m. Ages 21 and up. Cost is a $10 minimum donation. Call 703-518-8883.
Violin Music. Chuanyun Li, violin, will perform at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, 8 p.m. Tickets are $28-$50. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
<cal1>Saturday/April 14
<cal2>Art Show. Free exhibits of emerging artist work and art sales at the Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., featuring Betsy Cooley, 12-5 p.m. The Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery is on the 3rd floor of the Arcade building. Call 301-371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at the Stable Glen Echo Park. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. April is Earth Appreciation month, come and give Mother Nature a hug. Members and children under 2: free, nonmembers: $5. Call 202-337-5111 or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Carousel Tours. 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Admission is free and the tour is also offered by appointment at 301-492-6229. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tours. Walking tours of Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo begin at 2 p.m. A 60-minute film documentary is shown at 4 p.m. Admission is free and the tour is also offered by appointment at 301-492-6229. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Swing Dance. The Washington, D.C. Lindy Exchange (DCLX) is proud to present its main dance of the weekend, featuring the nationally renowned Boilermaker Jazz Band plus special guests from New York and Boston. Beginner swing lesson 8-9 p.m., dance 9 p.m. to midnight in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Cost $15. Visit www.dclx.org.
Dance Class. Tango beginner workshop at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, room 405, 5:30-7 p.m. Ages 16 and up. Cost is $25. Call 301-581-5204.
Italian Wine Tasting. Wine and appetizers sponsored by Centro Restaurant, B-CC Beer & Wine and Bella Italia at Bella Italia, 4844 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. Call 301-654-2667.
Woodwind Quintet. The Staccatos Woodwind Quintet from George Mason University will perform at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 2 p.m.
BosmaDance. The BosmaDance group will perform at the Black Rock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, 8 p.m. Tickets are $21 in advance and $26 at the door. Call 301-528-2260.
Yard Sale. Proceeds go to Whitman post-prom. Located at Walt Whitman High School, 7100 Whittier Blvd., Bethesda, 10 a.m – 3 p.m. Call 301-320-6600.
Cantate Chamber Singers Annual Gala. Dessert buffet, auctions, arts and crafts and musical entertainment at River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road, Bethesda, 7:30 p.m. Cost is $50 ($37 tax deductible). Call 301-986-1799.
Book Sale. Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac will have a book sale, 9 a.m. Most hardbooks $1 and paperbacks $.50. Four hours. Call 240-777-0690.
Classical Music. The Shanghai Quartet will perform a free concert presented by the Washington Conservatory of Music at Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church, One Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, 8 p.m. Call 301-320-2770 or www.washingtonconservatory.org.
Classical Music. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Emperor at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, 8 p.m. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
<cal1>Sunday/April 15
<cal2>Art Show. Free exhibits of emerging artist work and art sales at the Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., featuring Betsy Cooley, 12-5 p.m. The Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery is on the 3rd floor of the Arcade building. Call 301-371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Critiques and Coffee. A photo jam session at Photoworks in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacAthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Bring photos to a morning critique led by a Photoworks faculty member. Enjoy coffee and bagels and a lively discussion of images, photo interests and questions, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Arcade Building. Call 301-229-7930 or visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at the Stable Glen Echo Park. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. April is Earth Appreciation month, come and give Mother Nature a hug. Members and children under 2: free, nonmembers: $5. Call 202-337-5111 or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Carousel Tours. 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Admission is free and the tour is also offered by appointment at 301-492-6229. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tours. Walking tours of Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo begin at 2 p.m. A 60-minute film documentary is shown at 4 p.m. Admission is free and the tour is also offered by appointment at 301-492-6229. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Waltz Dance. Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3 to 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes by Blue Bamboo. The dancing runs from 3:30-6 p.m. and cost for lesson and dance is $8. Everything happens in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, no partner required. Visit www.waltztimedances.org, call 202-238-0230, or e-mail info@waltztimedances.org.
Contra and Square Dance. 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. Lessons 7 p.m., followed by called dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10 nonmembers/$8 FSGW members, in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Call 202-518-1299 or visit www.fsgw.org.
Yoga for a Cause. Join in the giving spirit at Thrive Yoga at a donation-only yoga class at Whole Foods Market, 1649 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 3-4 p.m. Help raise money and high vibration for Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County. Call 301-294-9642 to register or visit www.thriveyoga.com.
Chamber Music. The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences Chamber Music Series presents Amit Peled, cello, and Alon Goldstein, piano, performing Beethoven’s 3rd cello and piano sonatas at Congregation Beth El, 8215 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda. Tickets are $28, regular or $12, student. Call 301-496-7976.
Sixth Annual Mark’s Run. Benefits the Landon Scholarship Fund and the Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard. The race will take place at The Landon School, 6101 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, 9 a.m. Cost is $20/5 K race; $10/Fun run. Call 301-775-2840.
Family Sing Series. Join Almost Recess for family fun singing at the Educational Wing in the Mansion at Strathmore, 4 p.m. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
Shakespeare. As a grand finale to its 30th season the Folger Consort presents "A Midsummer Nights Dream" at the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets are $35-$45. Visit www.strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.
<cal1>Monday/April 16
<cal2>Pirate Party. Chef "Egg" will create some adventure at the Whole Foods Market, 1649 Rockville Pike, Rockville, during a Pirate Party just for kids, 4-5 p.m. Make some grilled fruit skewers, cannon ball pop, and crocodile blood punch. Call 301-984-4880.
<cal1>Tuesday/April 17
<cal2>Work-Out for a Cure. Fitness Express in partnership with the Beverly Farms PTA offers a dynamic, feel the burn work-out, 4:15-5:15 p.m., the Beverly Farms gym. Tax deductible donations to Breast Cancer Research, in lieu of a class fee appreciated. All fitness levels welcome. Call Marilyn at 301-523-1900.
Children's Theater. Adventure Theatre and the Clara Barton House present "Clara Barton: The Courage Within." Clara's life is portrayed on stage at Adventure Theatre at Glen Echo Park, followed by a National Park Service tour of her historic home. Performances at 11 a.m. Cost is $8 for children and adults, grade three through six. Call 301-320-5331 or visit www.adventuretheatre.org.
Afternoon Tea. Enjoy afternoon tea and live music from local artists at the Mansion at Strathmore, 1 p.m. Cost is $18. Call 301-581-5108 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Arab American Heritage Book Discussion. The Montgomery College Book Discussion Group will be discussing "Fantasia: An Algerian Cavalcade," by Assia Djebar, 11 a.m., at Montgomery College-Rockville Campus, Macklin Tower, Room 212, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. Djebar’s novel tells the story of life in her native country of Algeria and the experience of women in the country through the eyes of a young girl. Open to all. Contact Enas Elhanafi at 301-738-1759 or e-mail her at enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.
Vintage Toys. Toys from the past will be remembered as Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, go "back in time" to revisit some old toys from the past, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Learn the history of some of the old toys and how they were made and then make a new "old toy" to take home. Ages 6-10. Cost $4. Visit www.parkpass.org or call 301-299-1990.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 18
<cal2>Afternoon Tea. Enjoy afternoon tea and live music from local artists at the Mansion at Strathmore, 1 p.m. Cost is $18. Call 301-581-5108 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Literary Salon. The Friends of the Library Little Falls Chapter present a literary salon led by Dr. Karen Arnold. The book will be "Murder in Jerusalem" by Batya Gur. Refreshments served. The library is located at 5501 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda. Call 240-773-9520.
Music. Caldwell Gray will perform at the Mansion at Strathmore, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. . Call 301-581-5108 or visit www.strathmore.org.
<cal1>Thursday/April 19
<cal2>Stormy Weather. Learn about stormy weather and make a tornado bottle or thunder stick at Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-10. Cost $7. Visit www.parkpass.org or call 301-299-1990.
Earth Day Fair. Stop by Whole Foods Market, 1649 Rockville Pike, Rockville, and learn how you can reduce your carbon footprint, 4-8 p.m. Check out booths hosted by Local non-profits, government agencies, and vendors who will be teaching simple ways to tread more lightly on the earth. Call 301-984-4880.
Media Festival. The 2007 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Media Festival showcase will be held this month at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Institute in Silver Spring. The elementary school showcase will start at 10 a.m. Visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/mediafestival/.
Classical Music. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at the Music Center at Strathmore, 8 p.m. Tickets are $43. Call 301-581-5108 or visit www.strathmore.org.
<cal1>Friday/April 20
<cal2>Pig Tales. Enjoy a puppet production by the Blue Sky Puppet Theatre at Cabin John Mall Atrium, 11325 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, 9:30 a.m.
Swing Dance. The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Swing Dance with the Blue Crescent Quintet. An introductory Swing lesson with Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte from 8-9 p.m. is followed by dancing until midnight in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Admission is $13. All proceeds benefit Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc. Contact dbarker@glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2231.
Contra Dance. The Friday Night Dancers presents traditional American dancing including contra dances, square dances, and several waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. to the Glen Echo Open Band, $8, in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Contact info@fridaynightdance.org, or visit www.fridaynightdance.org.
Media Festival. The 2007 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Media Festival showcase will be held this month at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Institute in Silver Spring. The middle and high school showcase will start at 10 a.m. Visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/mediafestival/.
Author Talk. To culminate Holy Child’s diversity program this year, South African writer Mark Mathabane, author of the best-selling autobiography "Kaffir Boy," will speak at Connelly School of the Holy at 9:30 a.m. The lecture will take place in the gymnasium, is free and open to the public. Visit www.holychild.org.
<cal1>Saturday/April 21
<cal2>Art Show. Free exhibits of emerging artist work and art sales at the Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., featuring Justin Pyles, 12-5 p.m. The Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery is on the 3rd floor of the Arcade building. Call 301-371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at the Stable Glen Echo Park. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. April is Earth Appreciation month, come and give Mother Nature a hug. Members and children under 2: free, nonmembers: $5. Call 202-337-5111 or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Teddy Bear Tea. A Special "Teddy Bear" Tea for girls/boys at Amada Amante, 9755 Traville Gateway Drive, Rockville, 1-3 p.m. Tea, food, crafts and the girls get their nails polished and boys get tattoos. Call 240-461-8361 or visit www.amadaamante.com.Carousel Tours. 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Admission is free and the tour is also offered by appointment at 301-492-6229. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tours. Walking tours of Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo begin at 2 p.m. A 60-minute film documentary is shown at 4 p.m. Admission is free and the tour is also offered by appointment at 301-492-6229. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Salsa Dance. High Energy Productions presents the first D.C. Regional Salsa Rueda Festival with live music by the band Sin Miedo. The event will include several workshops, a live salsa band, Salsa and Rueda performance dance shows, as well as open dancing. Tentatively the event will be extended to run from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. $17 for all night. Visit www.oohsalsa.com.
Italian Wine Tasting. Wine and appetizers sponsored by Centro Restaurant, B-CC Beer & Wine and Bella Italia at Bella Italia, 4844 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. Call 301-654-2667.
Dance Auditions. Auditions for the youth dance ensemble, junior and senior companies at Joy of Motion Dance Center, 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 180E, 4-6 p.m. Cost is $20. Call 301-986-0016.
Independent Book Fair. Meet and talk with publishers and editors plus reading events at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, 12-4 p.m. Call 301-654-8664.
Big Easy Ball. Concert to celebrate New Orleans heritage; black tie annual gala in support of artistic and educational programming at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $65-$1,000. Call 301-581-5100.
Opera. Washington National Opera's teaching docents will introduce children ages 6-12 and their families to the story and music of Rossini's "La Cenerentola" ("Cinderella") with craft activities to follow at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Blvd., Bethesda, 2 p.m. Call 240-777-0970 to register.
Storytime and Films. Join the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, and watch films of popular picture books, do a stretch with a librarian, and hear a story, 10:30 a.m. For children of all ages. Call 240-777-0690.
English Language Conversation Club. Join in practicing and improving your spoken English with the help of volunteers leading discussions at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 3 p.m. Call 240-777-0690.
Birding Walk. Enjoy a walk while looking for birds at Violette’s Lock, C&O Canal National Historical Park. Contact C&O Canal Association’s Jack Devine, jack@artcfa.com or 301-947-7400.
Author Talk. Dian Belanger, author and historian will be the guest speaker at the spring author series to be held at the Rockville Library. Visit http://montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=3435.
<cal1>Sunday/April 22
<cal2>Art Show. Free exhibits of emerging artist work and art sales at the Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., featuring Justin Pyles, 12-5 p.m. The Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery is on the 3rd floor of the Arcade building. Call 301-371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at the Stable Glen Echo Park. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. April is Earth Appreciation month, come and give Mother Nature a hug. Members and children under 2: free, nonmembers: $5. Call 202-337-5111 or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Carousel Tours. 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Admission is free and the tour is also offered by appointment at 301-492-6229. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tours. Walking tours of Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo begin at 2 p.m. A 60-minute film documentary is shown at 4 p.m. Admission is free and the tour is also offered by appointment at 301-492-6229. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Contra and Square Dance. 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. Lessons 7 p.m., followed by called dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10 nonmembers/$8 FSGW members, in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Call 202-518-1299 or visit www.fsgw.org.