The weekend is here again, and we’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit, bars and restaurants to explore, and arts and entertainment choices.
Know of more fun events going on? Let us know in the comments section.
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Where/When: 6-9p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at downtown Bethesda art galleries.
Why Go: It’s the second Friday of the month, and you know what that means. Downtown Bethesda art galleries will keep their doors open late to showcase local, national and international art in a variety of media. Before you go, check out our of tonight’s innovative exhibit at the Washington School of Photography, which will be held in conjunction with Art Walk.
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Pricing: free
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Where/When: , 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg; Friday, Aug. 12, 3 p.m. to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13 and 14, 10 a.m. to midnight. (Fair continues Monday through Saturday, Aug. 15 through 20, 10 a.m. to midnight each day.)
Why Go: Ride the Ferris wheel, eat cotton candy, learn about farm animals and more at the 63rd annual fair. A detailed schedule of events is posted on the fair's website.
Pricing: General admission is $10, and children 11 and under are free. Rides and food cost extra.
3. ‘80S NIGHT
Where/When: , 1 Wisconsin Circle, Chevy Chase; Saturday, Aug. 13, 4 to 9 p.m.
Why Go: As Frosting's website says: "Let's relive a radical decade—Frosting style! Bring in your Motley Crew wearing anything that remotely resembles outfits from "Ferris Bueller," "16 Candles" or even "White Nights," and we'll supply the Air Supply. We'll roller-skate the prices back to the '80s too—so walk man, don't run on down to Frosting for some nostalgic fun!"
Pricing: '80s-priced cupcakes.
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Where/When: 1:30-3:30p.m. Sunday, August 14 at the Bethesda Medical Building, 8218 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda
Why Go: Ever wondered what all the raw food fuss is about? Learn three easy, healthy raw food recipes during this cooking class dubbed “Raw Food For Busy People.”
Pricing: $30
Where/when: Aug. 15-21 at more than 200 Washington-area restaurants. Locally, Bezu in Potomac, Jaleo and Redwood in Bethesda, and La Tasca in Rockville will feature special menus.
Why go: Get bargain-priced discounts at your favorite restaurants close to home and in Washington, D.C.
Pricing: Two-course lunches are $20.11, and three-course dinners are $35.11.
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