May 2008 day by day
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Thursday, May 1
CONCERT: Brentano String Quartet. 8 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. $35; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
PERFORMANCE: Foggy Bottom Morris Dancers greet May Day at dawn. Carroll Ave. Gazebo, Takoma Park. Info: www.fbmm.org.
THEATRE: Marisol by Jose Rivera. Opening night, continues thru May 10. 7:30 PM. (Fri/Sat 8 PM, Sun 2 PM, dark Monday). Kogod Theatre, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. $25; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
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Friday, May 2
CONCERT: Haydn's The Creation with UM Symphony Orchestra and UM Choirs. 8 PM (open rehearsal). Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. $25; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
TOUR: Old Blair Auditorium open to the public, sponsored by supportors working for renovation. 2-3 PM. 313 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring. Free. No RSVP, info: 1-888-Old-Blair or www.oldblairauditorium.org.
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Saturday, May 3
ASTRONOMY: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Looking for ET from your home computer. 7 PM. Montgomery College Planetarium, 7651 Fenton St. Free. Info: www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/planet/planet.
CONCERT: Annual "Pops" Concert. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. $25; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
DANCE: CrossCurrents Dance Company. 8 PM (repeats Sun). Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $22; $8/students. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.
FILM: "Patrick & Me" - based on upcoming documentary featuring story of runaway slave Patrick Sneed. 2 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave. Info: 240-777-0910.
GARDENING: Dahlia Sale (10 AM-sold out), Garden Walk (2 PM), Azalea Show (1 PM-5 PM). Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
HOMEBUYING: Foreclosure Bus Tour, sponsored by Long and Foster. Focuses on single family homes in Montgomery County, includes light lunch. 9 AM-3 PM. Departs from 8701 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. RSVP required: 301-650-4433.
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Sunday, May 4
CONCERT: U.S. Army Band plays Verdi and Prokofiev. 4 PM. Free in Concert Hall plus Spanish Harlem Orchesra. 7:30 PM. Kay Theatre, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. $35; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
DANCE: Squeeze Bayou headlines Sunday Afternoon Waltz at Glen Echo. 3-6 PM (lesson 3-3:30). Spanish Ballroom. 730 MacArthur Blvd. DC, inside the Beltway. Info: www.glenechopark.org or 301-634-2222.
DANCE: CrossCurrents Dance Company. 7 PM. Dance Place. See May 3.
FAMILY: Langley Park Day. Free music, dance and childrens activities plus health screenings and college counseling. Noon-4 PM. Langley Park Community Center, 1500 Merrimac Dr. Free. Info: 301 405-4005 or www.actionlangleypark@yahoo.com.
GARDENING: Azalea Show (9 AM-4 PM), McCrillis Garden Walk (2 PM). Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
HEALTH: Health Fair. Free screenings and classes. 9 AM-3 PM. Takoma Park Baptist Church, 635 Aspen Street, NW DC. Info: 202-723-4700 or www.TakomaParkBaptistChurch.org.
VOLUNTEER: Garlic Mustard Pull. Join Friends of Sligo Creek at Silver Spring Intermmediate School. 9-11 AM. Details: www.fosc.org.
WALKING TOUR: Takoma Park House and Garden Tour hosted by Historic Takoma, Inc. 35th annual self-directed walking tour, this year featuring houses in Takoma DC. 1-5 PM. Begin tour at Takoma Park DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. $15 in advance (from local merchants) or $20/day of. Info: 301-270-2831 or www.historictakoma.org..
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Monday, May 5
CONCERT: David Olney. Institute of Musical Traditions series. 7:30 PM. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $15/advance; $20/door. Info: 301-754-3611 or www.imtfolk.org.
CONCERT: UM African Drum Ensemble 7:30 PM. Kay Theatre plus Honors Chamber Music. 8 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. Both concerts Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
FAMILY: Cinco de Mayo Street Festival hosted by Austin Grill. Music, dancing, crafts and lots of food. 5-9 PM. Silver Plaza, Fenton St. Info: www.austingrill.com.
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Tuesday, May 6
BOOK CLUB: New News out of Africa by Charlayne Hunter-Gault. 7 PM. African-American Book Club. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.
CONCERT: UM Percussion Ensemble. 8 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
FILM FEST: "Journey of Hope" set in Turkey & Switzerland (English subtitles). 10:30 AM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-777-0910.
LECTURE: Holocaust Survivor Melitta Stein describes her experiences. 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-7783-9555.
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Wednesday, May 7
BOOK CLUB: "New News Out of Africa" by Charlayne Hunter-Gault. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.
BUSINESS: Networking Breakfast sponsored by Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce. 7:30-9:15 AM. Eggspectations, 923 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring. Members $20/advance, $30/door; nonmembers $25/advance, $35/door. RSVP: 301-565-3777 or www.gsscc.org.
CONCERT: UM Outdoor Big Band Finale. 4 PM. Courtyard, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
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Thursday, May 8
CONCERT: UM Symphonic Wind Ensemble. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
POETRY: Bathroom Poetry Project Kickoff. Local poets read poetry that will be posted in bathrooms throughout Takoma Park; additional submissions encouraged. 7-7:45 PM. Women's bathroom, Takoma Park MD Library. 101 Philadelphia Ave. Info: bathroompoet.net/Project.htm
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Friday, May 9
BOOK CLUB: Dr. Kaung discusses "Wizard of the Crow" by Ngugi wa Thiong'a's. 7:10 PM-8:30 PM. Space 7:10 at Kefa Cafe, 963 Bonifant St., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-589-9337.
CONCERT: Laura Baron of Azalea City Recordings with David Savage and Pat Quinn. 7:3-0 PM. 10921 Inwood Dr. $5. Info: 301-649-6595.
CONCERT: DC Labor Chorus presents "Life Every Voice: A Benefit for Community Arts." Proceeds support Emergence Community Arts Collective. 8 PM. First Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 4th Street, NW DC. $20. Info: Genna Teitelbaum, 202-220-9837.
CONCERT: UM Generics present Spamfest 2008. Corny jokes and goofy dancing. 8 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. $10; $5/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
MUSIC: Chopteeth headlines rebirth of Chick Hall's. 9 PM. 4711 Kenilworth Ave., Bladensburg. $12 cover. Info: www.chopteeth.com.
THEATRE: MoLoRa. Oresteia Trilogy set against South Africa. (rescheduled) 8 PM. Kay Theatre. Free pre-show dialog with playwright, 6:30 PM, Lecture Hall Room 2200. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. $30; $7/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
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Saturday, May 10
ART: A.Salon Second Saturday Open Studio. 1-6 PM. 6925 Willow Street NW DC. Info: 202-882-074
ART: Montgomery Potterys Spring Sale. 9 AM-4 PM. Colesville Presbyterian Church, 12800 New Hampshire, Silver Spring. Free.
ART: Youth Media Festival - film, photography, and digital media from local youth. City Place Mall, Fenton at Colesville, Silver Spring. Free. Info:
www.gandhibrigade.org.
DANCE: Maryland Youth Ballet Spring Concert. 1 and 7 PM. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. $23; $17/student. Tickets: www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC or 240-567-5301. Info: www.marylandyouthballet.org.
DANCE: Daksina/Daniel Phoenix Singh & Company. 8 PM (repeats Sun). Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $22; $8/students. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.
ENVIRONMENT: Annual E-Cycle Day. Takoma Park Public Works will safely recycle your computer & electronic devices (which contain hazardous metals). 10 AM-1:30 PM. Takoma Park MD Library parking lot, Philadelphia at Maple Ave. Info: 301-891-7633.
GARDENING: Annual Garden Mart (99 AM-3 PM), Garden Walk (2 PM). Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
KIDS: Truck Touch sponsored by Silver Spring Nursery School. Trucks galore. Food and music and raffle. 10 AM-1 PM. 10309 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. $2 (kids free under 2) Info: www.Silver SpringNurserySchool.org.
MUSIC: Last Chance Jazz Band. 8 PM. Calvary Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring. $19/adults; $14/student. Info: 301-933-3715 or www.geocities.com/musicartintl.
NATURE: Spring Birds of Sligo Creek. Sponsored by Friends of Sligo Creek. David Blockstein leads this early morning search. 9-10 AM. Meet at Flora Lane bridge, on bike path just inside Beltway. RSVP required (limit 12): wilpers@yahoo.com or www.fosc.org.
NATURE: Milkhouse Ford Hike. 1.5 miles with Park Ranger along Rock Creek (ages 7 & up). 2 PM. Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd NW (off Military Rd.). Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.
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Sunday, May 11
DANCE: Daksina/Daniel Phoenix Singh & Co.. 7 PM. Dance Place. See May 10.
FAMILY: Square & contra dances for all ages, sponsored by Folk Society of Greater Washington. 3-5 PM. Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion. $5, ages 4 and up. Info: www.fsgw.com.
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Monday, May 12
CONCERT: Herdman, Hills & Mangsen. Institute of Musical Traditions series. 7:30 PM. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $15/advance; $20/door. Info: 301-754-3611 or www.imtfolk.org.
KIDS: Flower Buds, monthly program for ages 3-5 with parent. 10:30-11 AM. Visitors Center classroom, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. $3/child; adult free. (RSVP required at www.parkpass.org.). Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
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Tuesday, May 13
BOOKS: Graphic Novels: Primary for Parents and other Folks. Librarian David Burbank overs a guide to this engaging world. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. Info: 301-891-7259.
BOOK GROUP: "After" by Marita Golden. 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-7783-9555.
CONCERT: UM Gamer Symphony Orchestra. Video game music. 7:30 PM. Kay Theatre, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
FILM FEST: "American Rhapsody" in Hungarian with English subtitles. 10:30 AM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-777-0910.
FORUM: Restoration of Anacostia Watersheds, with Army Corps of Engineers. 7 PM. MNCPPC Headquarters, Georgia Avenue at Wayne. Info: www.fosc.org or www.anacostia.net.
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Wednesday, May 14
ART: Support Local Artists Exhibit. 7:30-9:30 PM. Savory Cafe, 7071 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park. Free. Info:
OOKS: "Last Orders" by Graham Swift. The Friends of the Library Reading Group. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Info: 301-781-7259.
BOOK GROUP: "Snow" by Orpham Pamuk. 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-773-9555.
DANCE: Jane Franklin Dance presents Zip Through A Tight Space. 6:30 PM. & Poets, 2021 14th St., DC. Free, but silent auction and "pass the hat" as fundraiser for coming season. Info: 202-387-7638.
FILM: "A Thing as Big as the Ocean." Hosted by Takoma Park Film Festival. Two lonely souls meet in aftermath of Katrina. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Free. Info: www.takomaparkfilmfestival.org.
HOMEOWNERS: Foreclosure Prevention Class. Learn abaout refinancing programs offered by the State. 7-8:30 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. RSVP: 301-891-7222 or LindaW@takomagov.org.
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Thursday, May 15
POETRY: Third Thursday Series - Joe Hall and Nomi Stone. 7-8 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Free. Info: 301-891-7224.
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Friday, May 16
ART: Reception for Daniel Reyes exhibit. 6:30-8:30 PM. Space 7:10 at Kefa Cafe, 963 Bonifant St., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-589-9337.
DANCE: "For Colored Girls" by Expansion Dance Project. Mature themes, thru Sunday. 8 PM. Dance Theatre, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. $27; $22/students. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
KIDS: No School Day Camp, sponsored by CREATE Arts Center. Loads of art activities. 9 AM-3 PM. 816 Thayer Ave., Silver Spring. Info: 301-588-2787 or www.createartscenter.org.
MUSIC: Ruthie & the Wranglers open the Function at the Junction Concert Series. 6-8 PM, see future Fridays. Outside of TPSS Co-op, Takoma Junction (Ethan Allen at Carroll Ave.). Free. Info: www.musicaltraditions.com.
WORKSHOP: Create with Nature for kids and adults, sponsored by Heliport Gallery. Drumming, dancing, art to integrate body, mind and spirit. 5-7 PM. 8001 Kennett St., Suite 3. $25/adults; $10/kids. Info: 301-562-1400.
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Saturday, May 17
BOOK SALE: Takoma Park MD Library Spring Sale. 10 AM-3 PM. Library Lawn, 101 Philadelphia Ave. Info: 301-891-7259.
DANCE: Asian Dance Festival. 8 PM. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE. $22; $8/students. Info: www.atlasarts.org or 202-399-7993.
DANCE: "For Colored Girls." 2 PM & 8 PM. UM Clarice Smith Center. See Fri May 16.
FAMILY: Third Annual Outdoor Big GamesFest! New Games, Old Games. Anyone welcome to lead a game. 1-5 PM. plus Potluck picnic. Opal Daniels Park, off Carroll Ave. between Sherman & Lincoln. Cancelled if deluge (call 301-270-1875 for status). Free. Info and RSVP: nbloch@igc.org orhodapp@aps.org or gabriel.kauper@gmail.com or delaneyoga@yahoo.com.
FUNDRAISER: Arthritis Walk. Three-mile and one-mile courses. Sponsored by Arthritis Foundation. 9 AM-2 PM. Sligo-Dennis Ave. Rec Center, 10200 Sligo Creek Parkway, Silver Spring. Free but pledges encouraged. Info: arthritis.org/events/arthritiswalk.
GARDENING: Garden Walk. 2 PM. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
PERFORMANCE: McGoddess: Big Macs, Karma andthe American Dream. Vijai Nathan one-woman show. 7:30 PM. Concert Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, U-Md, University Ave. at Stadium Drive. $25 & $15 (advance), $30 & $20 (day of). Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
TEENS: Teen Health Expo sponsored by Gap Buster Learning Center for ages 14-24Entertainment plus educational exhibits. Noon-5 PM. Montgomery Colege Campus, 7600 Takoma Ave. Info: 301-588-5500.
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Sunday, May 18
BRAINTEASER: Washington Post Scavenger Hunt. Teams compete for prizes. Noon-5. City Center Green (bound by 9th & 11th, H & I Streets). Clues in today's Sunday Magazine. Free. Info: www.washingtonpost.com/posthunt.
DANCE: "For Colored Girls." 2 PM & 8 PM. UM Clarice Smith Center. See Fri May 16.
ENVIRONMENT: Green Home and Garden Tour, showcases sustainable building practices. Noon-3 PM. Details: www.saveoursky.com/housetour08.aspx.
FAMILY: Caterpillar Hunt, sponsored by Friends of Sligo Creek. Biologist John Lill leads the search. 1 PM. Meet at Hillwood Manor Park, downstream from New Hampshire Avenue. Info: mwilpers@yahoo.com or www.fosc.org.
FAMILY: Spring Family Day. Sponsored by Templo Washington de Washington. Games, entertainment, food, bazaar items and music. 11:30 AM-6:30 PM. 3800 Wexford Dr., Kensington. Free. Info: 240-271-7924.
FAMILY: KidSpy Festival Tradecraft Try-Its. Demos and hands-on with all manner of spy equipment. Three sessions: 10-11 AM, 11 AM-Noon, Noon-1 PM. International Spy Museum, 800 F Street NW, DC. (Gallery Place Metro). $12 (festival only, not admission to museum); advance RSVP required. Info: 202-393-7798.
GARDENING: Azalea Sale (10 AM-2:30 PM), McCrillis Garden Walk (2 PM). Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
NATURE: What's That Sound. Hike 1.5 miles with Park Ranger along Rock Creek looking for spring birds. (ages 12 & up). Bring binoculars. 2 PM. Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd NW (off Military Rd.). Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.
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Monday, May 19
CONCERT: Claudia Schmidt. Institute of Musical Traditions series. 7:30 PM. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $19/advance; $24/door. Info: 301-754-3611 or www.imtfolk.org.
KIDS: Bedtime Story Time. Infants thru preschoolers. Teddy bears, pjs and blankets welcome. 7 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. RSVP: 301-891-7259 or email library-programs@spambob.net (with "bedtime" in subject line).
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Tuesday, May 20
BENEFIT: Eating at Mark's Kitchen supports Takoma Children's School. Noon-8 PM. 7006 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park. Info: 301-270-1884 or www.markskitchen.com.
BOOK CLUB: "All the King's Men" by Robert Penn Warren tracks the rise and fall of demagogue Willie Stark. 7:30 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.
BOOK GROUP: "Hollywood Station" by Joseph Wambaugh. Mystery/Thriller discussion. 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-7783-9555.
ENVIRONMENT: "One Sky: Solving Climate Change Together." Forum features Betsy Taylor, Majora Carter and K.C. Golden. 7:30 PM. Washington Naitonal Cathedral. $16/adults, $9/students (benefit Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light). Tickets: https://www.yesevents.com/wnc/index2.asp.
FILM FEST: "Rabbit-Proof Fence" set in Australia. 10:30 AM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-777-0910.
NATURE:Water Quality in Sligo Creek? Friends of Sligo Creek program meeting discusses Sligo Creek montoring, plus WSSC reps. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Info: ann.hoffnar@starpower.net or 301-585-8891 or www.fosc.org.
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Wednesday, May 21
BOOKS: Book Discussion. 2 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-777-0910.
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Thursday, May 22
Send out invites and stock up for your Memorial Day picnic.
FILM: Movies at Jackie's - Date Number One (comedy in four parts). 8-9:30 PM. Jackie's Restaurant, 8081 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info:
http://moviesatjackies.blogspot.com or wilddiner@aol.com.
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Friday, May 23
DISCUSSION: Jeremiah Wright: Preaching Social Justice in Black and White. With panel. 7:10-8:30 PM. Space 7:10 at Kefa Cafe, 963 Bonifant St., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-589-9337.
MUSIC: The Billy Coulter Band. Function at the Junction Concert Series. 6-8 PM, see future Fridays. Outside of TPSS Co-op, Takoma Junction (Ethan Allen at Carroll Ave.). Free. Info: www.musicaltraditions.com.
TEENS: Tween Book Club. 4-5 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, Rose Room. 7500 Maple Ave. RSVP: 301-891-7259 or email takomag@gmail.com (and put "tween" in subject line).
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Saturday, May 24
FILM: The Free Translators. A Video screening and performance. Hosted by Takoma Park Film Festival. 7:30 PM. Pyramid Atlantaic Art Center, 8230 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.takomaparkfilmfestival.org/2008.
MUSIC: J.P. McDermott and Western Bop. 9:30 PM. Quarry House Tavern, 8401 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. $6 cover. Info: 301-587-8350.
NATURE: Focus on Butterflies (8-10 AM), Garden Walk (2 PM). Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
NATURE: Fort Stevens Cleanup (ages 10 & up; 10-11:30 AM). Rapids Bridge Hike, 2 PM. National Battlefield Cemetary Talk, 3 PM. Begin at Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd NW (off Military Rd.). Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.
WALKING TOUR: Guided tour of Historic Seminary at Florest Glen. Extensive walking with steps. 1 PM. Meet at Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot. Silver Spring. $5/person, no RSVP required. Info: 301-589-1715 or www.saveourseminary.org.
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Sunday, May 25
NATURE: El Cielo de la Noche en el planetario. Edades 5 at adulto. 2:30 PM. Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd NW (off Military Rd.). Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.
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Monday, May 26
Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day
CELEBRATE: National Memorial Day Parade. 2 PM, beginning at Constitution and 5th, DC. Wreath-laying at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 11 AM. Wreath-laying at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 1 PM. Info: www.nps.gov.
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Tuesday, May 27
BOOK GROUP: "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder. 7 PM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire, Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-7783-9555.
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Wednesday, May 28
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Thursday, May 29
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Friday, May 30
MUSIC: Pan Masters Steel Orchestra. Function at the Junction Concert Series. 6-8 PM, see future Fridays. Outside of TPSS Co-op, Takoma Junction (Ethan Allen at Carroll Ave.). Free. Info: www.musicaltraditions.com.
KIDS: Mike Rose - Magic, Wit and Bugs kicks off Summer Reading Program. 11:30 AM. Takoma Park DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW, DC. Info: 202-576-7252.
THEATRE: Playwirght's Forum. Short plays by local talent. 6:30-8:30 PM. Space 7:10 at Kefa Cafe, 963 Bonifant St., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-589-9337.
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Saturday, May 31
DANCE: Laura Schandelmeier & Stephen Clapp. 8 PM (repeats Sun). Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $22; $8/students. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.
NATURE: Focus on Butterflies (8-10 AM), Garden Walk (2 PM). Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
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Sunday, June 1
DANCE: Laura Schandelmeier & Stephen Clapp. 7 PM. Dance Place. See May 31.
FAMILY: Summer Palooza Block Party sponsored by Triumphant Church. Grilled food, games, live band. Noon-4 PM. 6509 Riggs Road, Hyattsville.
Info: 301-559-2200 or email@thetriumphantchurch.org.
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Wednesday, June 4
BOOK CLUB: "$40 Million Salves" by William C. Rhoden. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.
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Thursday, June 5
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Friday, June 6
MUSIC: Lea with her All-Star Band. Function at the Junction Concert Series. 6-8 PM, see future Fridays. Outside of TPSS Co-op, Takoma Junction (Ethan Allen at Carroll Ave.). Free. Info: www.musicaltraditions.com.
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Saturday, June 7
BENEFIT: Takoma Park 4th of July Yard Sale. Fund the Fireworks! 9 AM-3 PM, Takoma Park Library Lawn, 101 Philadelphia Ave. Donations also needed. Pickup available or job off Friday after 6 PM. Info (or pickup): 301-270-8121 or 301-588-1635.
FAMILY: Strawberry Festival sponsored by Adelphi Friends Meeting. Yard sale (clothes, books, plants, silent auction) plus kids games and cafe. 10 AM-4 PM. 2303 Metzerott Road, Adelphi. Free. Info: 301-445-1114.
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Wednesday, June 11
BUSINESS: Networking Breakfast sponsored by Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce. 7:30-9:15 AM. Blair Mansion, 7711 Eastern Ave., Silver Spring. Members $20/advance, $30/door; nonmembers $25/advance, $35/door. RSVP: 301-565-3777 or www.gsscc.org.
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Thursday, June 19
POETRY: Third Thursday Series - Open Readings, hosted by Don Berger. 7-8 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Free. Info: 301-891-7224.
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Wednesday, June 25
BUSINESS: After Hours with Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce. 5:30-7 PM. Hosted by Summit Hills Apts, 8484 16th St., Silver Spring. Members free, others $10 (cash or check only). RSVP: 301-565-3777 or www.gsscc.org.
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Saturday, June 28
WALKING TOUR: Guided tour of Historic Seminary at Florest Glen. Extensive walking with steps. 1 PM. Meet at Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot. Silver Spring. $5/person, no RSVP required. Info: 301-589-1715 or www.saveourseminary.org.
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Saturday, July 26
WALKING TOUR: Guided tour of Historic Seminary at Florest Glen. Extensive walking with steps. 1 PM. Meet at Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot. Silver Spring. $5/person, no RSVP required. Info: 301-589-1715 or www.saveourseminary.org.
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