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Get Out: Sept. 16-18

A weekend of music, movement and garden masters.

When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon to 7 p.m. 11301 Elkin St., Wheaton, MD.

Why Go? Have an Irish night out while also helping out. Proceeds from this evening (featuring music, food and a beer garden), will benefit the Wounded Warriors of Project Enduring Pride.

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Pricing: Adults $10; ages 12-17 $5; and youth 12 and under are Free.

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When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1800 Glenallan Ave,, Silver Spring, MD.

Why Go? Bring all your plant woes and weeds for a little Q&A with the masters. Let the gurus guide your garden to bliss.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 17, 2 p.m. 11701 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD.

Why Go? Performance and audience participation is how Cantare conveys the spirit of Latin American music. On this Saturday, the library will have a rare vibration of rhythm.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday, Sept. 17 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, Sept. 18 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). 908 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20910

Why Go? Take a stroll in downtown Silver Spring while perusing art from all over the world. Over 10,000 pieces of original artwork (paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more) will be available for sale.

Pricing: Free 

When/Where: Sunday, Sept. 18 from 4-6 p.m. 155 Gibbs St., Rockville, MD.

Why Go? Every child has an innate sense of rhythm when they hear a jam they like. Why not explore this with an evening of dance instruction led by the pros from Studio 310?

Pricing: $5 (ages 2-10)

When/Where: Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl., Silver Spring, MD.

Why Go? This last leg of the festival asks you to be a part of the music movement—literally. The “Sound Machine” will be an impromptu rolling sculpture of noise, built by miscellaneous items brought by participants. So bring your stuff, even if it’s not rhythm, for there will be a trained professional leading the way.

Pricing: Free

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