Get Out: Weekend Activities in Downtown

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  15, 4:30 p.m. t0 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Get your weekend started with a variety of organic wines.
Pricing: Free.

2. BETHESDA'S LITERARY FESTIVAL

Where/When:  located on 8121 Georgia Ave on April 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Why Go: To enjoy the company of famous authors at the 2011 Bethesda Literary Festival such as Steve & Cokie Roberts, Michele Norris, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, and more.
Pricing: Free!

3. SILVER BABIES AT THE AFI

Where/When: At the AFI located at 8633 Colesville Rd in Silver Spring on Saturday, April,15 at 10:00 a.m.
Why Go: AFI offers morning screenings of current films for moms, dads and caretakers. 
Pricing: 8.50 and babies of course, are free.

4. INDEPENDENT FILM "GONE FOREVER" PREMIERE AT AFI

Where/When:  located at 8633 Colesville Road in Silver Spring on April 16 between 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Why Go: This movie is a chilling film that asks the question, "What happens when the one you've lost becomes the one you fear?
Pricing: Free with lunch.

5. FARMER'S MARKET ON ELLSWORTH DRIVE

Where/When: Weekly on Saturdays on Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street between 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Why Go:  To see what's new at the market this spring and add a different flavor to the pot.
Pricing: Price varies and different stands.