Whimsical exploration art exhibit, ditch the kids, and who doesn't need more books?

Experience the Age of Exploration with an art display of modernized 16th and 17th century cabinets, collections of "natural rarities" and invented neon artifacts. 
What: Curio: Christine Gray, Sue Johnson, Caitlin Teal Price, Olivia Rodriguez,   Esther Ruiz, Julie Wolfe
When: At 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov.15
Where: Heiner Contemporary, 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Cost: Free

Score a couple new additions to your home library for only a few dollars at the Friends of the Georgetown Library Book Sale. And for you collectors, the Friends are also planning to sell music and rare books. 
What: Used Library Book Sale
When: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.16
Where: Georgetown Public Library, 3260 R St. NW
Cost: Your spare change or some actual bucks for the rare stuff 

Ditch the kids and go party, really. Adventure Theater MTC is asking to take them off your hands for the night while you go do something grownup. For $30 your child can eat pizza, play games and watch a movie. It's a bit of a drive, about 30 minutes, but is it worth the freedom?
What: Date Night, Grades K-5
When: From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.16
Where: Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Rockville, MD
Cost: $30 per enrollment, $12 for additional siblings

Experience a local alternative country band said to have a "unique blend of country, blues, pop and roots rock," resembling Wilco, Ryan Adams and Bruce Springsteen.
What: The Walkaways
When: At 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.16
Where: Gypsy Sally's, 3401 K St. NW
Cost: $10 at the door

See the unfinished works, inspirational spaces and master pieces of more than 30 local artists when you browse their studios at the Jackson Art Center. Also enjoy live music and complimentary refreshments.
What: Fall 2013 Jackson Art Center Open Studios
When: From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.17 
Where: Jackson Art Center (Former Jackson School), 3050 R St. NW
Cost: Free