Bluegrass, Caregivers, Saved by the Bell Star, Pirates and Butterflies Are All on Tap This Week in the West End and Beyond

Welcome to the first full week of August. Here's a roundup of some things to look forward to in the West End and beyond this week.

Enjoy a noon concert by Silver City featuring country and bluegrass at the Canal Center Plaza, 44 Canal Center in Alexandria on Wednesday. For more information, call the city’s Special Events Hotline at 703-746-5592.

Caring for an elderly friend or relative? Join the Caregiver Support Group at the Alexandria Adult Day Services Center located at 1108 Jefferson St. It meets monthly to provide care giving strategies, support and resources. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Best known as Screech from TV sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” Dustin Diamond is back to make you laugh with a dose of comedy at Alexandria’s Old Town Theater, 815 King St. Aug. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Did you know butterflies taste with their feet? Enjoy these flowers that fly at Brookside Garden in Wheaton as part of its Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly & Caterpillar Exhibit at Brookside Gardens Conservatory. The display is open through Sept. 22 at 1500 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, Md., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Ahoy! Get on board the Boomerang Pirate Ship on the Georgetown Waterfront for a family fun treasure hunt cruise along the Potomac. Shiver your timbers at 3100 K St., NW in Washington, DC, 202-650-7005. Most cruises last for 45 minutes to an hour although some weekday evening cruises last longer. The Boomerang Pirate Ship also offers other cruises for 21 and older with a full bar.