Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: August 12th - 14th
Music, dancing, fairs, art, and volunteer work - you could do a lot in one weekend.
When/Where: August 12th 7:00 pm Triangle Ln & Reedie Dr. Wheaton, MD 20902 (Wheaton Triangle)
Why Go? Strathmore Artist in Residence and 2010 DMV Awards Best Alternative Artist Chelsey Green will be equipped with her violin and her band The Green Project to blend and bend genres. Described as “Classical: Shaken and Stirred,” Chelsey and her bandmates mix Soul, R&B, Jazz, and Rock- all driven by Chelsey’s voracious violin playing. This DC original shouldn’t be missed.
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Pricing: FREE
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When/Where: August 12th 3:00 pm – 12:00 am (fair is from the 12th to the 20th) 16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Montgomery County Fairgrounds)
Why Go? A wise man once said, “A life without love is like a year without summer.” Well, he only said that assuming you’d go to the county fair! He knew that your summer, as well as your life, would be incomplete without Deep Fried Oreos. In fact, this Fair is so overflowing with festivities that you should click here for a full listing of the fun.
Pricing: General admission $10, children 11 and under FREE
When/Where: August 12th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Little Falls Pkwy & Massachusetts Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20816 (Meet at the gravel parking lot)
Why Go? Help protect the Potomac by preventing trash from flowing into the river. “Many hands make light work” and this work is even pre-approved for MCSL and SSL hours.
Pricing:
When/Where: August 12th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm , 7200 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814
Why Go? Enjoy beautiful downtown Bethesda and the eye-catching art in 11 of its galleries. The Bethesda Circulator will be making its rounds and drop you off near the art spaces- featuring works of painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media.
Pricing: FREE
When/Where: August 13th 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 805 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Why go? The New Century American Irish Arts Company can’t wait to treat the audience to their kick-off performance of jigs and music. Beer, wine, and light fare will be served.
Pricing: $15 adults, $8 children
When/Where: August 14th 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm 155 Gibbs St. Rockville, MD 20850
Why Go? Playing hits from the 1930’s to the 50’s, The Night & Day Band will supply the swinging sounds for you to dance like a star, while under the stars.
Pricing: $5 cover
