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. And don't forget -- this weekend is Dance Bethesda!
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Where/When: Varying performances and dance parties throughout Bethesda, Feb. 18 and Feb. 19.
Find out what's happening in Bethesda-Chevy Chasefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Why Go: Dance Bethesda is a great way to check out dance performances at venues throughout the downtown and try out some moves yourself. Plus, many of the events planned are free. The festival culminates with a dance concert at 8p.m. Saturday at and new this year, a free youth dance party will kick off at 7p.m. Friday.
Pricing: Many events are free. The Saturday dance concert is $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. For more information, visit www.bethesda.org.
Where/When: The Hilton at 1750 Rockville Pike in Rockville, Feb. 18, 19 and 20.
Why Go: Hear jazz music during this three-day festival from performers across the region, including jazz musicians from Walt Whitman, Blair and Blake high Schools and the Levine School.
Pricing: Varies.
Where/When: 1p.m. Feb. 20 at the
Why Go: Learn more about the Bethesda author whose book was adapted into the play that’s currently being performed at The author, Alice McDermott, will be on-hand at the Writer’s Center with Round House artistic director Blake Robinson at 1p.m. The play will be shown at Round House at 3p.m., followed by a panel discussion on the adaptation.
Pricing: There’ a suggested donation of $5 for the book talk. Check Round House’s website for ticket pricing for the show.
Where/When: 7:30p.m. Feb. 18 and Feb. 19 and 2p.m. Feb. 20 at the Writer’s Center.
Why Go: Catch this play by award-winning British playwright Graham Farrow and stick around for a discussion with the playwright after the show.
Pricing: $20 - $25.
Where/When: Josiah Henson Special Park, 11420 Old Georgetown Road. 30 minute guided tour. 12 – 3PM Feb. 19.
Why Go: Guided tour in celebration of Black History Month. Learn about the extraordinary life of Reverend Josiah Henson, whose autobiography inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. See this item and other family-friendly ideas for weekend fun on our
Pricing: free
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