Arts & Entertainment

Weekend Events in Wheaton: Maple Sugar Festival, Dinner Theatre, International Night

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on in Wheaton and around Montgomery County

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.

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International Night

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  • Where:  Wheaton High School, 12601 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring, MD 
  • When:  Friday, Feb. 22, 5 p.m.
  • Description:  International dinner served from 5-7 p.m., musical and dance performances go from 7-9 p.m. All proceeds from the show are donated for student scholarships.
  • Cost: $5 (food is sold separately)

Maple Sugar Festival

  • Where: Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD
  • When:  Sunday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.
  • Description:  Learn how maple trees are tapped for their sap, and then watch as the sap is boiled down into syrup in outdoor demonstrations. Tasting opportunities will be available on silver-dollar-sized pancakes and swirled over shaved ice. 
  • Cost: $5 

Northwood Dinner Theatre

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  • Where:  Northwood High School, 919 University Blvd W, Silver Spring
  • When:  Friday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.
  • Description:  2nd Annual Northwood Dinner Theatre Show.  Dinner served at 6:30, show starts at 7:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $25

Luma Theater

  • Where:  5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda 
  • When:  Saturday, Feb. 23
  • Description:  Whimsical and funny light show.
  • Cost: See website for ticket information.

 

  • Where:  John F. Kennedy High School, 1901 Randolph Rd, Wheaton
  • When:  Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m.
  • Description:  Dance classes combine jazz and hip-hop dance, cheers, stunts and fashion as a form of individuality as well as group cohesion.
  • Cost:  $10

 

Gilbert & Sullivan’s lolanthe

  • Where:  F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville
  • When: Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m.
  • Description:  Political satire comedy directed by Alan Paul, music by Joseph Sorge.
  • Cost: $24

 

Art Auction

  • Where:  19951 Father Hurley Blvd, Germantown
  • When:  Friday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
  • Description:  Art auction featuring art in all media and price ranges. Complimentary assorted hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and refreshments.
  • Cost:  $10

 

UPS Road Code at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - Germantown Branch

  • Where:  Boys & Girls Club, 19910 Frederick Rd, Germantown
  • When: Friday, Feb. 22, all day.
  • Description:  Teens ages 13-18 are invited to learn safe driving tips and instructions.
  • Cost:  Free

 

Cycle for Great Causes

  • Where:  Saturday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m.
  • When:  14501 Homecrest Rd, Silver Spring
  • Description:  The Cycle for Great Causes is the 5th annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and the Capital Area Food Bank.  The goal is to raise $10,000 or more.  Cycling classes begin at 7:00am and are 45 minutes in duration.  Class times are 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m.
  • Cost:  $30

 

Ballet I & II by Halo

  • Where:  Germantown Community Center, 18905 Kingsview Rd, Germantown
  • When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.
  • Description:   Ballet classes for ages 5-8 and 9-12.  Classes will be about developing correct posture, proper alignment, flexibility and strength.
  • Cost: $96

 

Girl's night out

  • Where:  Sage Consignment Furniture, 3734 Howard Ave, Kensington
  • When:  Friday, Feb. 22, 6 p.m.
  • Description:  2nd Girls Night Out featuring vintage fashions, home goods, furniture and more.
  • Cost:  Free


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