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Get Out: Weekend Activities in Downtown

It's Thursday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue.

Check out our picks for activities to enjoy and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore!

1. FENWICK BEER AND WINE

Where/When: Fenwick Beer and Wine located 1327 Fenwick Ln on  Friday, April  8, 4:30 p.m. t0 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: To sample wines from Southern Tier.
Pricing: Free.

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2. OPENING RECEPTION FOR GARDEN PHOTO CONTEST

Where/When:  located on 8121 Georgia Ave on April 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Why Go: If you're interested in the world of gardening you can mingle with people enjoy gardening just in time to get yours up to speed.
Pricing: Free!

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3. The Stravinsky Project

Where/When: Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda. It goes from Friday, April 8 at 8:00 p.m. to Sunday, April 10
at 3:00 p.m.
Why Go: To enjoy a night of classical music.
Pricing: Prices vary.

4. SUGAR LOAF CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Where/When: Montgomery County Fairgrounds located at 16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 from April 8 to 10 at 10:00 a.m.
Why Go: Take the kids out to start enjoying the sunny weather and  to enjoy live music, artist demonstrations, beautiful arts and crafts.
Pricing: $7 online and $9 at the door. 

5. RACE TO END POVERTY

Where/When: Candy Cane City/Meadowbrook Park in Chevy Chase on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Why Go: It will feature a 5 mile course, 1 mile course, and a tot trot, all proceeds will benefit the work A Wider Circle does to provide holistic support to families in need.
Pricing: $20 registration fee ($25 on race day), Children 12 and under are Free!

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