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Ongoing ART
Takoma Park Community Center: “Studies in Intimacy,” (Nicole Salimbene). Atrium Gallery. "Heads of Mindless States," (Frank Kowing) Gallery 3. Thru Feb 15. "This is Our Body" (multi-media collaboration of poets and visual artists) Feb 19-March 29. (Opening reception, Fri Feb 19 from 5-9 PM), Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Free. Info: 301-891-7224 or www.takomaparkmd.gov.
Space 7:10 at Kefa Cafe: The Reconnect (paintings and collages of June Cayne). Reception: Feb 5, 6:30-8:30 PM. Daily except Sundays. 963 Bonifant St, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-589-9337 or //artsymars.blogspot.com/
A.Salon: Immigrant Experience, Feb 12-March 14.
The Cafritz Arts Center Gallery at Montgomery College: Abraham Lincoln: One Man Two Views (Ivan Schwartz, sculptor). Feb 8-March 4. (Reception Feb 10, 2 PM). Mon-Fri, 8 AM-4 PM. 930 King St., Takoma Park. Info: www.stuidioeis.com. or 240-567-1380.
At-Home Art Show and Gallery: Local Takoma Park artist donating 25% of sale of Angels to Fisher House Foundation (provides housing et al for wounded soldiers and their families). Through Feb, by appointment: Lawrice Dolan, 301-367-0379.
Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery: Evolve: Works by Art Quest, thru Feb 14.
(Artist Talk, Sunday, Feb 14, 4 PM.) 4080-B Howard Ave, Kensington: 301-571-8966 or info@weisserglass.com
Mansion at Strathmore: Near and Far: The Timkov Collection (landscapes) thru Feb 20. Artist Member Exhibition, Feb 27-April 10. 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Free. Info: 301-581- 5100 or www.strathmore.org.
Brookside Gardens: Art Quilts, thru Feb 5. Spring Images, Spring Magic (WMAS), Feb 5-April 3. 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
Montpelier Arts Center: Culture of the Mind and Spirit (African-American artists), Feb 5-29. Marcella Morgese (wall relief sculptures), Feb 5-March 26.
9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. Info: 301-377-7800 or montpelier.arts@pgparks.com.
Ongoing for CHILDREN
Takoma Park MD Library
101 Philadelphia Ave. 301-891-7259. RSVP at www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html
• Neighborhood Circle Time (ages 18 mos.-5 yrs.): Tuesdays at 10 AM, repeated 11 AM.
• Spanish Circle Time (with Senora Geiza): Thursdays at 10:30 AM.
• French Circle Time (with Madame Marie): Sat Feb 27 at 10:30 PM.
• Make Your Own Valentines: Mon Feb 8 from 6:30-8 PM. RSVP required.
• Stories in Action: Arianna Ross storytelling workshop for children and parents. Sat Feb 13 (ages 1-3). Sat March 29 and April 16. (ages 3-5). RSVP required.
• Board Game O-Rama, (kids 5-8): Sat Feb 20 l:30-4 PM. RSVP
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Gabe (for preschoolers): Sat Feb 20 at 10:30 AM.
• Banned Book Club (6th Grade & up): "Grapes of Wrath." Mon Feb 22 at 7:30 PM. RSVP required.
• Comics Jam: Fri Feb 12 at 4 PM. Comic books book club.
Takoma Park DC Library
416 Cedar St. NW, DC. Info: 202-576-7252.
• Monday Movies (ages 3-5): Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 AM.
• Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5): Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.
• Silver Screen Book Club (ages 9-14): Tues Feb 23 (Roald Dahl) at 6 PM.
• Pajama Story Time (0-6 with adult): Tues Feb 16 at 7 PM.
• Crafternoon: Sat Feb 13 at 2 PM.
• Teen Games Night (ages 12-17): Thursdays at 4 PM.
Silver Spring Library
8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.
• Born to Read (1-23 months): Tues, Feb 2 & 16 10:15 & 11 AM.
• Bedtime Stories: Feb 10 at 7 PM. Ages 3-6, come in PJs, bring cuddle toy.
• Chinese Lion Dance (Lunar New Year): Feb 13 at 11 AM.
• Storytelling with Charlotte Blake Anston: Feb 24 at 7 PM celebrating of Black History Month for all ages.
Long Branch Library
8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910
• Born to Read (0-23 months): Wed, Feb 10 at 10:30 AM.
• Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5): Fridays, Feb 5, 12, 19 at 10:30 AM.
• Bilingual Storytime (English-Spanish for ages 2-5): Wed, Feb 17 at 10:30 AM.
• Chess: Wednesdays at 3:30 PM.
• Storytelling with Charlotte Blake Anston (ages 3-5): Wednesdays at 3:30 PM.
Kensington Park Library
4201 Knowles Ave. Kensington. 240-773-9515.
• Family Storytime: Mondays at 10 AM. Saturdays: Feb 1 (12-24 months). Feb 8 (24-36 months). Feb 22 (3-6 years).
Knowles Children's Library
Open Tues-Thurs-Sat, 9 AM-5 PM. 10237 Carroll Pl., Kensington. 240-773-9570.
• Family Storytime (infant-age 6): Wed, Feb 24 at 9:30 AM.
Ongoing RECREATION
Piney Branch Pool.
7610 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park (enter from Grant Ave.) PoolProgram@acsgw.org or 301-565-0190.
• Public Hours: Sundays (8 AM-8 PM). Mon-Fri (6:30 AM-8:30 AM). Mon-Thurs (4 PM-8 PM); closed Friday afternoons.
• Admission: Under 18 ($3/county; $1.25/low-income; $4/outside county). Adults ($4/county; $1.75/low-income; $5.50/outside county).
Takoma Park Community Center Game Room
Pool and ping-pong tables, street basketball, foosball and air hockey. 7500 Maple Ave. 301-891-7259.
• Hours: Mon-Fri (2-9:30 PM). Sat (10:30 AM-5:30 PM). Sun (2:30-5:30 PM).
• Membership: ages 6-18, $5 annual fee.
Herbert Wells Ice Rink.
5211 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park. 301-277-3717.
• Public Skate: Mon & Wed (Noon-3:30 PM). Fri (2:30-5:15 PM) $4/resident; $5/non (admission & skates). Sat (2:30-4:30 and 8-10 PM) $5/resident adult; $6/non; $4/resident child; $5/non plus $2/skates.
• DJ Skate Night: Fri (8-10 PM). $6/person (admission, skates, DJ).
• Family Skate: Sun (1-3 PM); up to two kids free with paying mom or dad, plus skate rental.
Wheaton Ice Arena.
Wheaton Regional Park, 11717 Orebaugh Ave. 301-649-3640 or www.WheatonIceArena.org.
• Public rates: weekdays ($5.25/ages 5-10; $6.25/age 11-adult). weekends ($6.25/all ages).
• Public Skating Hours: Sun 11:15-1 PM and 2:30-4:30 PM). Mon & Tues (none). Wed (12:30-2:30 PM & 3:45-5:45 PM). Thurs (4:15-6 PM). Fri (12:30-2:30, 4:15-6 PM & 8-10 PM). Sat (12:30-2 PM & 4-6 PM).
• First Friday Teen Skate: Feb 5, March 5, Apr 2, May 7 from 8-10 PM. $6.25 (admission & skates) with ID.
MUSEUMS
College Park Aviation Museum.
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, between Route 1 & Kenilworth Ave (Route 201) or Green Line College Park Metro. 10 AM-4 PM daily. $4/adults, $2/children ages 2-17. 301-209-1390 or www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com.
• Sunday Movies: 1 PM. Free with museum admission.
• Afternoon Aviators: ongoing Friday series for ages 5 & up. 2-4:30 PM. Free with museum admission.
Montpelier Mansion.
9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, off Hwy. 197 between I-95 and 295. $3/adults, $1/ages 5-18. 301-377-7817 or www.pgparks.com.
• Self guided tours: Mon-Thurs, March-Nov (11 AM-3 PM). Guided tours Sundays (noon, 1, 2, 3 PM).
Beall-Dawson House.
103 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville.
Tues-Sat, Noon-4 PM. $3/adults, $2/children.
• Second Sunday of the Month: Dr. Stonestreet shares realities of medicine in late 1800s. Included with museum admission.
National Museum of Health and Medicine
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave., NW DC, Bldg. 54. Enter through Elder Street gate; photo ID required. Info: 202-782-2200 or www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum
• Ongoing Exhibit: “Outbreaks: Plagues that Changed Human History,”
Air and Space Museum
6th and Independence Aves. (L’Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian Metro). Daily 10 AM-5:30 PM. www.si.edu.
• Flights of Fancy: Stories for Children (titles vary). Fridays at 11 AM and Saturdays at 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM. Free.
American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery
8th and F Streets NW. 11:30 AM-7 PM. www.si.edu.
• Family Day: Presidents Day - Feb 13 from 11:30 AM-3 PM. Music, crafts, special "guests." Kogod Courtyard.
American History Museum
14th and Constitution NW. (L’Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian Metro). 10 AM-5:30 PM Daily. www.americanhistory.si.edu.
• Hands-On Carts: Daily, generally 10:30 AM
• Spark!Lab: Daily, generally 10 AM
• Historic Theatre: “Broad Stripes & Bright Stars” plus “Join the Student Sit-ins,” weekends.
Museum of Natural History
10th St. and Constitution Ave NW. (L’Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian Metro). 10 AM-5:30 PM. www.mnh.si.edu.
• Discovery Room: Fri-Sun at 10:30 PM.
• Live Tarantula Feedings: Daily at 10:30 & 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Sackler Gallery
1050 Independence Ave SW. (Smithsonian Metro). Daily, 10 AM-5:30 PM. Info: www.si.edu.
• ImaginAsia Program (ages 8-14 with adult, no RSVP unless large group), 2 PM:
• Heart-to-Heart (origami hearts), thru Sat Feb 14 and Textures of the Night (based on Whistler etchings). Sat Feb 20-Sun Feb 28. (2 PM; no RSVP).
National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW (Judiciary Square Metro). Free. Mon-Sat, 10 AM-5 PM. Sun, 11 AM-5 PM. 202-272-2448 or www.nbm.org.
• Amazing Arches: construct a 7-foot-tall soft-block arch. Daily, 10 AM-5 PM.
• Bridging the Gap: Saturdays 10:30 AM; Sundays at 11:30 AM.
• Arches and Trusses: Saturdays at 10:30 AM; Sundays at 11:30 AM.
National Capital Trolley Museum
Note: Due to Open Spring 2010. Check for details: www.dctrolley.org.
Ongoing CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
SPRING ART WORKSHOPS at Joanna Axtmann’s Studio start March 4th. Thursday morning or evening (10 sessions). Explore Expression & Technique – imagery source, set-ups, figure, etc. in various art media. ALL WELCOME!!!! Small class size. Sliding scale & trades possible. Takoma DC studio close to TP downtown and Red Line Metro. Register by Feb 12. Also, RSVP now for advanced art seminar and Summer 2010 TEEN ART CAMP (June 19-30). Fliers and info: 202-723-4428 or jaxart@infionline.net or joanna.axtmann@gmail.com.
WORKSHOP: Healing from the Loss of a Pet, sponsored by Takoma Chapel. 7:30-9 PM. 1901 Powder Mill Rd. Four Tuesdays in February. RSVP and 4-week commitment required. Call for fee: 301-270-4089.
CLASS: Childbirth class for Jewish families. sponsored by United Jewish Endowmuent Fund. Mon Feb 22-Mar15 from 7-9:15 PM. JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, Info & RSVP: www.jccgw.org or 301-348-3847.
Ongoing FILM
AFI Silver Theatre
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $10/general; $9/students; $8/before 6 PM. 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver
• Screen Valentines - Great Movie Romances: Feb 5-March 9
• Jean Arthur Retrospective: Feb 5-March 10
• Directed by Clint Eastwood: Feb 5-March 10
Ongoing LIVE MUSIC
Austin Grill
919 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring. Info: 240-247-8969 or www.austingrill.com
• Tuesdays: Acoustic Open Mike. Hosted by Jon Kaplan. 9 PM (sign up at 8:30 PM). Free
• Wednesdays-Saturdays: 9:30-midnight, cover charge on weekends.
Ceviche
912-J Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring. 301-608-6081.
• Fridays: Latin Sound. 9:30 PM-2 AM. Free.
• Saturdays: Latin Jazz/Salsa. 9:30 PM-2 AM. Free.
Los Arrieros Restaurant
7926 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. 301-495-9445
• Fridays & Saturdays: Latin DJ. 10 PM-3 AM. Sat only $10 cover before 11 PM
McGinty’s Public House
911 Ellsworth Ave., Silver Spring. www.mcgintyspublichouse.com or 301-587-1270.
• Tuesdays: Traditional Irish music. 8 PM. Free.
• Thursdays: Acoustic Live. 8 PM-12:30 AM, no cover.
• Fridays & Saturdays: Live rock and roll. 10 PM. Cover (usually $5).
• Sundays: Swing Dancing. 6-8 PM, includes dance lesson.
New Deal Cafe
Roosevelt Center, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt (mile north of Exit 23 of 495). 301-474-5642 or www.newdealcafe.com. No cover.
• Tuesdays-Thursdays: Most nights til 9 PM, including Thurs open mic. No cover.
• Fridays-Saturdays: Takoma Park’s John Guernsey (jazz & blues piano, 6:30-8:30 PM). Second band til 11 PM, most weekends.
• Sundays: Various musicians, 11 AM-8 PM.
Quarry House Tavern
8401 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Info: 301-587-8350.
• Saturdays: Live music. 9:30 PM, $6 cover.
Takoma Station
6914 Fourth Street NW, DC. 202-829-1999 or www.takomastation.com.
• Wednesdays-Saturdays: Jazz, 8 PM-close.
Ongoing NATURE
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Daily, 10 AM-5 PM. www.brooksidegardens.org or 301-962-1400.
• Flower Buds: 2nd Monday of the month. Garden related activities and stories for ages 3-5. $2; registration required (see www.parkpass.org).
• Displays: Spring Zing Display. Thru April 11.
Rock Creek Park Nature Center
5200 Glover Rd., NW, DC. Open Wed-Sun. All programs free. For complete schedule of events see: www.nps.gov/rocr or 202-895-6070.
• Planetarium Shows: Saturdays and Sundays at 1 PM (Winter Night Sky), Saturdays and Sundays at 4 PM (Exploring the Universe). Wednesdays at 4 PM (Young Planetarium).
• Creature Feature: Fridays (meet and feed live animals), 4 PM.
• Nature Programs (ages 4 & up): Fridays at 3 PM and Thursdays at 4 PM (various topics). Also Sat Feb 13 (winter birds) and Sun Feb 28 (winter trees) at 2 PM.
• Hikes: Sun Feb 7 (Milkhouse Ford, 2 PM), Sun Feb 21 (Rapids Bridge, 2 PM).
Ongoing THEATRE
Silver Spring Stage: Death and the Maiden, thru Feb 7. Die! Mommie! Die!
March 5-28. Fri/Sat (8 PM). 10145 Colesville Rd. (Woodmoor Shopping Center). $18-$20/adult; $18/student. Info: www.ssstage.org or 301-593-6036.
Round House Theatre (SS): Women's Theatre Showcase presents Air-Heart (Mara Neimanis as Amelia Earhart). Feb 4-5 at 8 PM. Ages 9 and up. Followed by, Cream Soda and Crème de Menthe (black girl attends Jewish school in 1962, for ages 18 and up). Fri Feb 12 & Sat Feb 13. 8 PM. Contradition Dance (I Believe/The Disorder of Things). Fri April 2 & Sat April 3 (8 PM). Sun April 4 (2 PM). 8641 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. $8-15. Info: 301-565-2281 or www.roundhousetheatre.org.
Olney Theatre: Bus Stop. Feb 17-March 14. Wed-Fri (8 PM), Sat (2 & 8 PM), Sun (2 & 7:30 PM). 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road. $44-48. Info: www.olneytheatre.org or 301-924-3400.
Clarice Smith Center: U-Md’s Hotel Cassiopeia. 8 PM. Feb 12-20 (check for times). University at Stadium Drive. $42; $9/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
Joe's Movement Emporium: Active Culture presents The Constellation (homeless man's obsession for a sloop-of-war). Thru Feb 14. 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mt. Rainier. Info: 301-526-9921.
Blair Mansion Dinner Theatre: A Wedding to Die For. Feb 5-March 13. Opens 6:30 PM. Friday show at 8:30 PM; Sat Show at 8 PM. 7711 Eastern Ave. Silver Spring. $49.99/dinner & show. Info: 301-688-1688 or www.blairmansion.com.
Ongoing CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Imagination Stage: Peter and the Wolf, Feb 3-March 21.Tues-Fri (10:30 AM). Sat/Sun (1:30 & 4 PM ) plus Sat at 11 AM on March 6, 13, 20. 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda. $10-21. Info: 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org.
Adventure Theatre: New Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. Feb 12-April 6. Sat/Sun (11 AM & 4:30 PM). Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $15/adult; $12/child. Info: 301-320-5331 or www.adventuretheatre.org.
The Puppet Company: Rapunzel, thru Feb 21. Beauty and the Beast, Feb 26-April 11. Fri (10 & 11:30 AM) and Sat/Sun (11:30 AM & 1 PM). No show APirl 4). Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $10. Info: www.thepuppetco.org or 301-320-6668.
SUNDAYS
BIBLE SERVICES: Seekers Church. Intergenerational classes begin with 9:30 AM circle time (share personal and community news), 10 AM worship and 11:30 AM coffee and conversation. 276 Carroll St. NW, Takoma DC. Info: 202-829-9882.
CLASSES: Meditation with Wisdom Path Healing Center. 9:30 AM-Noon. 7120 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park. Free (donations welcome). Info: 301-891-2488 or www.doctoramen.com.
DANCING: Waltzing and more. (3-6 PM) $8; Contra/Square Dance (7-10:30 PM) $12. Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. DC, inside the Beltway. Info: www.glenechopark.org or 301-634-2222.
FARMERS MARKET: Takoma Park Farmers Market. Year-round, 10 AM-2 PM. Laurel Ave. at Carroll Ave. More info: takomaparkmarket.com.
MARKET: Downtown Wheaton Flea Market. 9 AM-3 PM, every Sunday year-round. Reedie Drive and Grandview Avenue. Info: www.wheatonmd.org or 301- 649-1915.
KIDS: Planetarium programs: Winter Night Sky (1 PM) and Exploring the Universe (4 PM). Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW, DC off Military Rd. Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.
PETS: Animal Adoptions. Noon-2 PM. Dec 6 (greyhounds). The Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St. NW, DC. Free. Details: 202-291-2404 or www.thebigbadwoof.com.
WORSHIP: Takoma Park Friends Meeting (Quakers). Unprogrammed worship at 10 AM. Followed by Second Hour (discussion). Fourth Sunday: Conduct of Business. All welcome; Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD. Info: 301-270-4239.
MONDAYS
CONTEST: Brainstormer pub trivia with prizes. 7 PM. McGinty’s Public House, 911 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-587-1270 or www.mcgintyspublichouse.com.
MUSIC: New Horizons Band Montgomery meets from 6-9 PM at Riderwood. Mature adults who play woodwind, brass or percussion (or who want to resume making music) and enjoy playing a variety of orchestra band pieces under professional direction. New members welcome! Info: 301-314-0862.
TUESDAYS
CARDS: Takoma Tuesdays Bridge Club. Open to all. 7-9:30 PM. Victory Tower Retirement Center, 7051 Carroll Ave. Free. Info:
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/TakomaTuesdaysBridgeClub/.
CIVICS: Meet with Mayor Bruce Williams. 2-5 PM (by appointment). 5-7 PM (walk-in). On Monday holidays, hours move to Wednesday. Third Floor, Takoma Park Community Center. Info: 301-891-7230 or PeggyeW@takomagov.org.
CLASSES: Meditation with Wisdom Path Healing Center. 7:30-9:30 PM. 7120 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park. Free (donations welcome). Info: 301-891-2488 or www.doctoramen.com.
GAMES: Takoma Park Intergenerational Strategy Games Club. All ages welcome. Board games, card games and bridge group. 7-9:30 PM. Victory Tower Retirement Center, 7051 Carroll Ave. Free. Info: contact John at 301-613-8297 or spineyone@yahoo.com or mkfeldman23@gmail.
KIDS: Neighborhood Circle Time (ages 18 mos.-5 yrs.). Tuesdays at 10 AM & 11 AM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. Info: 301-891-7259.
WEDNESDAYS
CLUB MEETING: English Conversation Club. Improve your language skill while learning about U.S. culture. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Info: 240-773-9420.
GAMES: Chess for beginners and experienced players. 3:30 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Info: 240-777-0910
KIDS: Young Planetarium. 4 PM. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road, NW off Military Rd. Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.
FARMER’S MARKET: Crossroads Farmers Market (Holton at New Hampshire) Closed for season; reopens in March. Info: crossroadsmarket@gmail.com.
OPEN STUDIO: Letterpress Happy Hour at Pyramid Atlantic. Share printing techniques. 2nd and 4th Wednesday. $20 (members, $10). 6:30-8:30 PM. 8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Must RSVP: 301-608-9102 or www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org.
POKER NIGHT: at McGinty’s Public House. 911 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring. Free to play. Info: www.mcgintyspublichouse.com or 301-587-1270.
THURSDAYS
DANCING: Slow Blues and Swing Dancing at Glen Echo Park. Almost every Thursday, 9-11:30 PM (beginners 8:15-9 PM). Back room, enter at far left of Spanish Ballroom. 7300 MacArthur Blvd., DC. $10-13. Info: 301-634-2231 or www.glenechopark.org.
MEETING: Monument Toastmasters Club dinner meeting. Learn art of public speaking. First and third Thursdays, 7-9 PM, Vicino’s Restaurant, 959 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, (south of Wayne, just before overpass). Menu: $4 and up. Info: Lisa Covi, 301-588-2990 or covi@umd.edu.
OPEN STUDIO: Papermaking Society. 2nd and 4th Thursday. $20 (members, $10). 6:30-8:30 PM. 8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Must RSVP: 301-608-9102 or www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org.
FRIDAYS
DANCING: Contra Dancing at Glen Echo. 7:30-11:30 PM. Spanish Ballroom. $15. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., DC. $10-13. Info: www.glenechopark.org.
DRUMMING: Drum Circles with Stream Ohrstrom: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 7:30-9 PM, drop-in. Willow Street Yoga, 6930 Carrol Ave, #100. Takoma Park. Info:301-270-8038. with Stream Contribution $15. Info: onecircle.net or 301-949-8984.
KIDS: Creature Feature. Meet live animals and help feed them. 4 PM, Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW, DC off Military Rd. Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr
RALLY: Weekly Peace Vigil at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in support of care for the wounded and full benefits for vets. 7-9 PM. middle of the 7100 block of Georgia Avenue between Elder and Dahlia Streets.
SATURDAYS
COMEDY: Laugh Riot at the Hyatt. Live standup comedy show plus joke contest ($25 prize). 8-10 PM. Hyatt Regency, 7400 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. $10 cash admission. Info: 301-657-1234 or www.StandupComedyToGo.com.
DANCING: Swing Dancing. 8 PM-Midnight. Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., DC, inside Beltway. $13-18 (depending on band). Info: www.glenechopark.org.
ENGLISH CLUB: English Conversation Club. Improve skills and learn about U.S. culture. 11 AM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-777-0910.
KIDS: Planetarium programs: Winter Night Sky (1 PM) and Exploring the Universe (4 PM). Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW, DC off Military Rd. Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.
FITNESS: Beginner Kettlebell Classes, sponsored by Maryland Kettlebells. Saturdays in Nov from 8-9 AM. 12200 Tech Rd, Suite 104, Silver Spring. First session free, then $20/class. INFO: painfree123@gmail.com or 301-622-9000.
MARKET: Silver Spring Farmer’s Market. Now open year-round. 10 AM-1 PM thru April 3; 9 AM-1 PM afterward. Ellsworth Drive between Fenton St., and Georgia Ave. Info: www.freshfarmmarket.org.
MARKET: Kensington Farmers Market. 8 AM-Noon. MARC Train Station on Howard Avenue. Info: tok.md.gov.
PETS: The Big Bad Woof Animal Adoptions. Noon-3 PM. Free. Check for details: www.thebigbadwoof.com or 202-291-2404.
PETS: Living Ruff Animal Adoptions. Noon-2 PM. 8517 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring. Free. Check for details:: events@livingruff.com.
SPANISH: Conversation Group in Spanish. 2-3:30 PM, thru Aug. 29. Outdoors at Bullis Park, between Bonifant and Cedar Sts. Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-588-1468.
SUPPORT: NAMI Connection Support Group, for those with any kind of mental health diagnosis, sponsored by Silver Spring Drop-In Center. Second & fourth Saturdays, 3-4:30 PM. 7961 Eastern Ave., first floor (half mile from SS Metro). Free; drop-in basis. Info: 301-589-2303 X 108.
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