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Get Out: Ideas for the Weekend

Two of Bethesda's favorite annual events -- the Front Row and Strut Your Mutt -- are on tap for this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit, bars and restaurants to explore, and arts and entertainment choices.

1. THE FRONT ROW AT BETHESDA ROW

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Where/When: Thursday through Saturday on Bethesda Row

Why Go: This weekend of fashion-filled events will feature trunk shows, kids activities, a movie screening, a runway show and a special guest appearance by celebrity PR guru and reality star Kelly Cutrone.

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Pricing: All events are free to attend.

2. AN EVENING WITH THE ARTS

Where/When: 6:30-9p.m. May 20 at the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. In Glen Echo

Why Go:  This benefit for the Children’s Inn at NIH will combine jazz music with live painting.

Pricing: $40

3.

Where/When: 10a.m. to 3p.m. May 21 along Woodmont Avenue between Bethesda Avenue and Hampden Lane

Why Go: This is a can’t-miss downtown festival for dog lovers featuring a costumed dog parade.

Pricing: Free

4.

Where/When: 3p.m. May 22 at

Why Go: This festival will feature African music, food, dancing and storytelling and will benefit African charities.

Pricing: $5 per adult, $10 per family

5.

Where/When:  2-4p.m. May 22 at the

Why Go: This week’s author readings include novelist Ann McLaughlin’s A Trial in Summer and Alan Orloff’s new novel Killer Routine.

Pricing: free

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