Events in July

Friday, July 1

KIDS: Booknic.   Bring lunch and share a favorite book. 11:30 AM, Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Preregister: 301-565-7689

FESTIVAL: Smithsonian's Folklife Festival. This year's spotlight is on   "Oman: Desert, Oasis and Sea," "Forest Service, Culture and Community," "Nuestra Musica: Music in Latino Culture" and "Food Culture USA" June 23-27 and June 30-July 4 on the Mall. Free. Call 202-633-1000 or www.si.edu for events schedule.

Saturday, July 2

CRAFTS: Creature Crafts. Stories and crafts as part of Wild About Reading for ages 5-10. 3 PM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar Avenue, NW, DC. 202-2576-7252.

FESTIVAL: Smithsonian's Folklife Festival. This year's spotlight is on   "Oman: Desert, Oasis and Sea," "Forest Service, Culture and Community," "Nuestra Musica: Music in Latino Culture" and "Food Culture USA" June 23-27 and June 30-July 4 on the Mall. Free. Call 202-633-1000 or www.si.edu for events schedule.

CONVERSATION: ESL Conversation Circle.10 AM-12 PM, Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar St., NW. Info: 202-576-7252.

Sunday, July 3

FESTIVAL: Smithsonian's Folklife Festival. This year's spotlight is on   "Oman: Desert, Oasis and Sea," "Forest Service, Culture and Community," "Nuestra Musica: Music in Latino Culture" and "Food Culture USA" June 23-27 and June 30-July 4 on the Mall. Free. Call 202-633-1000 or www.si.edu for events schedule.

CONCERT: Rehearsal for "A Capitol Fourth" Concert with National Symphony Orchestra, West Front of Capitol, free. Info: www.aoc.gov

Monday, July 4

PARADE:   Kicking off Takoma Park's116 th Independence Day celebration. 10 AM - 12 PM,   starting at Carroll and Ethan Allen Avenue.   Parade route heads south on Carroll to Maple Avenue.   More info at www.TakomaPark4th.org .

FIREWORKS: Takoma Park Middle School.   Program begins at 7:30 PM; fireworks display begins at dark, aprox. 9:30 PM.   Free; all welcome.   More info: www.TakomaPark4th.org .

FESTIVAL: Smithsonian's Folklife Festival. This year's spotlight is on   "Oman: Desert, Oasis and Sea," "Forest Service, Culture and Community," "Nuestra Musica: Music in Latino Culture" and "Food Culture USA" June 23-27 and June 30-July 4 on the Mall. Free. Call 202-633-1000 or www.si.edu for events schedule.

Tuesday July 5

TEENS: "Books and Movies" series: Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde . Read the book, see the movie. Popcorn and prizes. 2 PM, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring. Register: 240-777-0910.

KIDS: Montgomery County Fair kickoff. Meet a live farm animal, 7 PM, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-777-0910

Wednesday, July 6

KIDS: Creative Wednesdays: FANstruction 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Construct colorful hand-held fans in the shape of buildings. $3 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

KIDS: Preschool Puppet stories and activities for ages 3-5. 10:30 AM, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-777-0910.

Thursday, July 7

KIDS: Stevens Puppets, puppet show for ages 5-12. 1:30 PM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar Avenue, NW, DC. 202-2576-7252.

MEETING: Takoma Park Folk Festival Planning Committee Meeting.    8:00 PM. in the Heffner Park Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave. (near Public Works), Takoma Park .   TPFF welcomes new input to help produce the 28th annual event for this community celebration.  Please call 301-589-0202 or e-mail info@tpff.org for more information.

MUSIC:   "Creative black-tie" gala/performance.   8:00 PM. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.   Fundraiser for the Campaign for a New Joe's. Dinner and performance: $100; Performance only: $30.   Tickets:   301-405-ARTS. Info:   Joe's Movement Emporium, 301-699-1819 or go to www.worldartsfocus.org

MUSIC: Rhodes Tavern Troubadours.   WAMMIE-award winning roots rock and roll band.   9 PM. Half Moon BBQ, 8235 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.   More info: (301) 585-1290 or www.halfmoonbbq.com .   Free show.

Friday, July 8

KIDS: Music Together Montgomery. Nacy Nuttle offers music and movement for ages newborn-4. 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Preregister: 301-565-7689

Saturday, July 9

OPEN HOUSE:   Explore clean energy possibilities.   Visit MD's only 100% renewable energy home.   10-4 PM, 7125 Willow Ave. Takoma Park, MD.   More info at (301) 270-3722.   Free and open to all ages.

FILM:   Opening weekend of "The Reel Architecture Film Series," free film festival at the National Building Museum.   Seating is limited, doors open an hour before screenings.   For more info, call 202-272-2448 or go to www.nbm.org .

•  Liberty (1929) 11:00-11:20 AM Not Rated

•  The Long Goodbye (1973) 12:30-1:20 PM. Rated R

•  L.A. Story (1991) 1:30-3:15 PM. Rated PG-13

•  Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001) 3:30-5:00 PM Rated PG-13

FREE FILM:   Outfoxed . Robert Greenwald's expose of Fox News, part of Documentary Film Series. 7:30 PM. Joe's Movement Emporium Emporium - 3802 34 th Street, Mt. Rainier. Info: 301-699-181-9 or www.worldartsfocus.org

OPEN HOUSE: Clean Energy Open House. Visit Maryland's only 100% renewable energy home with corn-burning furnace, solar panels, hybrid car. 10 AM-4 PM, 7125 Willow Street, Takoma Park. Info: 301-276-3722 or www.chesapeakeclimate.org

Sunday, July 10

ART: "Sculpture and Collage" by Melissa Burley and Jennifer Berringer, opening reception. Exhibit continues through July 27. Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, 12826 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel. Info: 301-953-1993 or www.pgparks.com .

FILM:   Opening weekend of "The Reel Architecture Film Series," free film festival at the National Building Museum.   Seating is limited, doors open an hour before screenings.   For more info, call 202-272-2448 or go to www.nbm.org .

•  Chinatown (1974)11:00 am-1:15 PM. Rated R

•  Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003) 1:30-4:30 PM. Not Rated

Monday, July 11

KIDS: Flower Buds.   10:30-11:30AM  Fee: $2 per child (adult free); registration required.   Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Children's Classroom, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton MD 20902.   More info at www.brooksidegardens.org or call 301-962-1451 or.  

WALK:   Join TP Councilmember Heather Mizeur and MCPPC Chairman Derick Berlage on Ward 2 tour examining condition of parks and roadways.   6 PM, starting at Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Playground. (Sligo Creek Pkwy near Flower and Heather Avenues).   

KIDS: Go Wild at Camp Read-a-Lot. Ranger Mark campfire sing-a-long features live music and zany puppets. 7 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-777-0910.

LECTURE: "Fibromyalgia and other serious challenges?   Changing Your Inner Pain to Inner Peace."   Part of the "Sufi Healing Secrets" series by Gregory Lee.   7-8:30 PM at the Spectrum Center for Natural Medicine, 8830 Cameron Street, Suite 501, Silver Spring.   Free; all welcome.   Info: 301-565-2700 or glee@tai.edu . www.healingspectrum.com

Tuesday, July 12

TEENS: "Books and Movies" series: Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde . Read the book, see the movie. Popcorn and prizes. 2 PM, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring. Register: 240-777-0910.

Wednesday, July 13

BUSINESS:   GSSCC Networking Breakfast, sponsored by Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, 7:15-9 AM.   Holiday Inn, 8777 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. $20/25 (members); $25/30 (nonmembers). RSVP by July 11 at 301-565-3777.

KIDS: Kindercise for children 3-7. 1 PM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar Avenue, NW, DC. 202-2576-7252.

FREE FILM:   Double feature: Boomtown (1942) and The More the Merrier (1943), 8:15 - 10:30 PM.   Continuing "The Reel Architecture Film Series," film festival at the National Building Museum.   Seating is limited, doors open and live music at 7:15.   For more info, call 202-272-2448 or go to www.nbm.org .

KIDS: Creative Wednesdays: Travel Toy 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Design a portable ball and cup game to take on vacation. $3 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

FREE FILM: The Natural (1984), Rated PG. - baseball fable starring Robert Redford. 6:30 PM, National Theatre - Helen Hayes Gallery, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, DC. Seating limited.   Tickets available in person 30 minutes before screening.   Info: http://www.nationaltheatre.org/cinema/cinema.htm or call (202) 783-3372.

KIDS: Ferdinand the Bull presented by Rainbow Entertainment Company, for ages 5 and up. 7:30 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Preregister: 301-565-7689

Friday, July 15

KIDS: Booknic.   Bring lunch and share a favorite book. 11:30 AM, Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Preregister: 301-565-7689

MUSIC: Jennifer Cutting. Takoma Park resident and multiple WAMMIE-award winning celtic folk musician will hold in-store performance and CD signing. 7 PM. Borders, 8518 Fenton St., Silver Spring. Free.

Saturday, July 16

KIDS: Material Explorations: Hardware. 1:30-3:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Explore the characteristics and use of various pieces of hardware and building your own sculpture using hardware such as nuts and bolts. $5 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

KIDS: Clay Times. Watch Glen Echo Potters demonstrate pottery wheel and make own design, ages 10 and up. 1:30-4:30 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Preregister: 301-565-7689

FREE FILM: "Future of Food," dangers of genetic engineered food, part of Documentary Film Series. 7:30 PM. Joe's Movement Emporium Emporium - 3802 34 th Street, Mt. Rainier. Info: 301-699-181-9 or www.worldartsfocus.org

MUSIC:    Joanne Juskus Band. 8 PM.   Sangha, 7014 Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park. 301-891-3214; http://www.sangha.ws .  

CRAFTS: Creature Crafts. Stories and crafts as part of Wild About Reading for ages 5-10. 3 PM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar Avenue, NW, DC. 202-2576-7252.

Monday, July 18

FREE FILM: Soul of the Game - story of Negro Baseball League. 6:30 PM. National Theatre - Helen Hayes Gallery, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, DC. Seating limited.   Tickets available in person 30 minutes before screening.   Info: http://www.nationaltheatre.org/cinema/cinema.htm or call (202) 783-3372.

Tuesday, July 19

KIDS: "Monkey Tales," Arianne Ross' Asian fables with acrobatics, for ages 5 and up. 2 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. 301-565-7689

Wednesday, July 20

KIDS: Creative Wednesdays: Shining Shapes 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Decorate a mirrored window ornament with beads, buttons, and sequins. $3 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

FREE FILM:   Double feature: Beyond Organic: The Vision of Fairview Gardens (2000) and Soylent Green (1973), 8:15 - 10:30 PM.   Continuing "The Reel Architecture Film Series," film festival at the National Building Museum. Seating is limited, doors open and live music at 7:15.   For more info, call 202-272-2448 or go to www.nbm.org .

BOOKS:   Heart is a Lonely Hunter , by Carson McCullers is this month's book selection for the afternoon book club.   2 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring. Register: 240-777-0910.

TEENS: Griot Baba C tells African stories. 1:30 PM. Takoma DC Public Library, 416 Cedar Avenue, NW, DC. 202-2576-7252.

Thursday, July 21

MUSIC: Rhodes Tavern Troubadours.   WAMMIE-award winning roots rock and roll band.   9 PM. Half Moon BBQ, 8235 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.   More info: (301) 585-1290 or www.halfmoonbbq.com .   Free show.

Saturday, July 23

FREE FILM: Never Never Water , struggle to find water in Bakina Faso, Africa,   part of Documentary Film Series. 7:30 PM. Joe's Movement Emporium Emporium - 3802 34 th Street, Mt. Rainier. Info: 301-699-181-9 or www.worldartsfocus.org

TOUR: Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen.   1:00 PM.   $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture.   Meeting site:   Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring Call for info: 301-654-3924 or go to www.saveourseminary.org.

Monday, July 25

FREE FILM: League of Their Own - Women play professional baseball during World War II. 6:30 PM. National Theatre - Helen Hayes Gallery, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, DC. Seating limited.   Tickets available in person 30 minutes before screening.   Info: http://www.nationaltheatre.org/cinema/cinema.htm or call (202) 783-3372.

Tuesday, July 26

KIDS: "Reptiles Alive" - meet live rainforest critters as part of Wild About Reading summer program. 7 PM. Long Branch Library

FILM SCREENING: The Silver Spring African American Film Circle will screen Christine Dall's Wild Women Don't Have the Blues .   Discussion follows.   7 PM.   Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd., SS. 301-565-7505.

Wednesday, July 27

KIDS: Creative Wednesdays: Breezy Birds Kite. 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Create a Japanese flying toy that twists and turns when it flies through the air. $3 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

NETWORKING: GSSCC Business After Hours. 5:30-7PM. CHI Centers, 10501 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Members free; Non-Members $10 (cash or check only, no credit cards).   Call (301) 565-3777 by July 25 to RSVP.

FREE FILM:   Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), 8:15 - 10:30 PM.   Continuing "The Reel Architecture Film Series," film festival at the National Building Museum. Seating is limited, doors open and live music at 7:15.   For more info, call 202-272-2448 or go to www.nbm.org .

Friday, July 29

KIDS: Booknic.   Bring lunch and share a favorite book. 11:30 AM, Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Preregister: 301-565-7689.

Saturday, July 30

CRAFTS: Creature Crafts. Stories and crafts as part of Wild About Reading for ages 5-10. 3 PM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar Avenue, NW, DC. 202-2576-7252.

FREE FILM: Shocking & Awful , independent documentary chronicles of U.S. activities in Iraq, part of Documentary Film Series. 7:30 PM. Joe's Movement Emporium - 3802 34 th Street, Mt. Rainier. Info: 301-699-181-9 or www.worldartsfocus.org

Sunday, July 31

KIDS: Material Explorations: Wood. 1:30-3:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Create your own sculpture of wood. $5 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

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Wednesday, August 3

KIDS: Creative Wednesdays: FANstruction 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Construct colorful hand-held fans in the shape of buildings. $3 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

FREE FILM:   How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967), 8:15 - 10:30 PM.   Continuing "The Reel Architecture Film Series," film festival at the National Building Museum. Seating is limited, doors open and live music at 7:15.   For more info, call 202-272-2448 or go to www.nbm.org .

Monday 8/8

KIDS: Flower Buds.  Story and craft activity. 10:30-11:30am   Ages 3-5 with a parent. Fee: $2 per child (adult free); registration required.   Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Children's Classroom, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton.   Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org  for more information.  

Wednesday, August 10

KIDS: Creative Wednesdays: Travel Toy 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Design a portable ball and cup game to take on vacation. $3 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

FREE FILM:   Do the Right Thing (1989), 8:15 - 10:30 PM.   Continuing "The Reel Architecture Film Series," film festival at the National Building Museum. Seating is limited, doors open and live music at 7:15.   For more info, call 202-272-2448 or go to www.nbm.org .

Wednesday, August 17

KIDS: Creative Wednesdays: Shining Shapes 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Decorate a mirrored window ornament. $3 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

FREE FILM:   Double feature:   Neighbors (1920) and Touch of Evil (1958), 8:15 - 10:30 PM.   Continuing "The Reel Architecture Film Series," film festival at the National Building Museum. Seating is limited, doors open and live music at 7:15.   For more info, call 202-272-2448 or go to www.nbm.org .

Saturday, August 20

KIDS: Material Explorations: Masonry. 1:30-3:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Kids create sculpture using masonry tiles. $5 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

Wednesday, August 24

KIDS: Creative Wednesdays: Breezy Birds Kite. 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and 1:30-2:30 PM, National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW (across from the Judiciary Square Metro on the Red Line).   Create a Japanese flying toy. $3 per project. All ages. Drop-in program.

FREE FILM: Summer Stock (1950), 8:15 - 10:30 PM.   Continuing "The Reel Architecture Film Series," film festival at the National Building Museum. Seating is limited, doors open and live music at 7:15.   For more info, call 202-272-2448 or go to www.nbm.org .

Saturday 8/27

TOUR: Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen.   1:00 pm.   $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture.   Meeting site:   Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring Call for info: 301-654-3924 or go to www.saveourseminary.org .

Monday, September 12

LECTURE: "Judging others, critical of yourself?: Converting Your Inner Judge to a Wise Guide."   Part of the "Sufi Healing Secrets" series by Gregory Lee.   7-8:30 PM at the Spectrum Center for Natural Medicine, 8830 Cameron Street, Suite 501, Silver Spring.   Free; all welcome.   Info: 301-565-2700 or glee@tai.edu . www.healingspectrum.com

Saturday 9/24

TOUR: Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen.   1:00 pm.   $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture.   Meeting site: Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring   Call for info: 301-654-3924 or go to www.saveourseminary.org .

Saturday 10/22

TOUR: Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen.   1:00 pm.   $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture.   Meeting site:   Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring Call for info: 301-654-3924 or go to www.saveourseminary.org .

Saturday 11/26

TOUR: Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen.   1:00 pm.   $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture.   Meeting site:   Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring Call for info: 301-654-3924 or go to www.saveourseminary.org .