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Ongoing ART

Takoma Park Community Center: Pyramid Atlantic presents Making Books. through September. Sangetsu Flower Exhibit (Atrium, Sept 26-28). Weekdays until 10 PM, weekends until 6 PM. 7500 Maple Avenue. Free. Info: 301-891-7224.

Space 7:10 at Kefa Cafe: Art Enables through Sept 5. Joanna Axtmann’s Auspicious Doors, Windows & Domes: Many. Sept 9-Oct 4. 963 Bonifant St., Silver Spring. Info: 301-589-9337.

Pyramid Atlantic: Galleries closed during September. Exhibit of student work showing at Takoma Park Community Center. Mon-Fri, 9 AM-5 PM. 8230 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Info: 301-608-9101 or www.pyramidatlanticartscenter.org.

Cafritz Art Center Gallery at Montgomery College: Trajectories: Paintings by Andrew Wodzianski and Joan Bevelaqua. Sept 15-Oct 18 (Reception: Sept 25, 630-7:30 PM). M-F, 8 AM-4 PM. 930 King St, Takoma Park. Info: 240-567-1368.

Savory Café: Robert Brooks (photographs). Author of “Sonrieta. Through Sept. 7071 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park. Info: 301-270-2233.

Mansion at Strathmore: Strathmore at 25 Retrospective Exhibition through Sept 30. 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Free. Info: 301-581- 5100 or www.strathmore.org.

Brookside Gardens: Landscapes plus Tropical Sensations through Oct 10. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.

Montpelier Arts Center: David Boothman (of Caribbean Art Jazz Ensemble). through Sept 16. 9652 Muirkirk Rd. at Route 197, one mile west of BW Parkway. Info: 301-953-1376 or www.pgparks.com.

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Ongoing for CHILDREN

Takoma Park MD Library
101 Philadelphia Ave. 301-891-7259. RSVP at www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html

Neighborhood Circle Time (ages 18 mos.-5 yrs.) — Tuesdays at 10 AM, repeated 11 AM. Bilingual Storytime, Sat. Sept 6 at 10:30 AM

End of SummerQuest Party — Mon. Sept 8 (7 PM, please pre-register)

Tween Craft Club (middle school) —Fri, Sept 12 (3:30-5 PM)

Banned Book Club — (6th Grade & up) - Mon. Sept 15 (Catcher in the Rye), 7:30 PM.

Bedtime Stories — Mon. Sept 22, 7 PM (wear PJs).


 

Takoma Park DC Library
416 Cedar St. NW, DC. Info: 202-576-7252. Closes for renovation beginning Oct. 6 (expected to take six months). Look for Bookmobile on site.




Silver Spring Library
8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.

Born to Read (1-23 months) — Sat. Sept 6 (10:30 AM) plus each Thursday at 10:15 and 11 AM.

Storytime (ages 2-5) — Tues. Sept 9 & 23 and Sat. Sept 14.


 

Long Branch Library
8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910

Born to Read (0-23 months) — Wed. Sept 10 at 10:30 AM.

Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5) — Fridays, Sept 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 AM

Bilingual Storytime (English-Spanish for ages 2-5) — Sat. Sept 13 at 11 AM.


White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9555. .

Cuddle-Up Storytime — Tues. Sept 9 & 23 at 10:15 AM

Preschool Storytime — Thurs Sept 11, 18 & 25 and Oct 2 at 10:15 AM. at 10:15


 

Pajama Squid
7320 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park. Info: tiffany@thepajamasquid.com or 301-560-7956.

Children’s Storytime — 10:30 AM, Fridays in September. Free.


 

Air and Space Museum
6th and Independence Aves. (L’Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian Metro). Info: www.si.edu.

Flights of Fancy — “Alistair in Outer Space,” Saturdays in Sept at 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM.

Living and Working in Space — Sat. Oct 4 (10 AM-3 PM)


 

American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery
8th and F Streets NW. Info: www.npg.si.edu.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month — Sat. Sept 13, in front of Portrait Gallery and in Museum Courtyard — 11 AM-5 PM, part of 3-day Arts on Foot Festival.


 

National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW DC. Woodley Park/Zoo Metro (parking is limited). Info: www.nationalzoo.si.edu or 202-633-4800.

Fiesta Musical Family Day — music, dance, crafts, food. Sept 21, 11 AM-5 PM.


 

Sackler Gallery
1050 Independence Ave SW. (Smithsonian Metro). Info: www.npg.si.edu

ImaginAsia Program: Down by the Sea Shore (create pastel and charcoal seascape)—Sept 27 & 28 and Oct 4-5, 2 PM. Sublevel 1, no RSVP unless large group.


 

National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW (Judiciary Square Metro). Free. Info: 202-272-2448 or www.nbm.org.

Building Arches — Daily, 10 AM-5 PM.

Bridging the Gap — Saturdays 10:30-11 AM.

Arches and Trusses — Sundays 11:30 AM-Noon.


 

National Capital Trolley Museum
1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville. Info: 301-384-6088. Sat-Sun (Noon-5 PM) plus Thurs/Fri as below. Free admission, rides $4/adult, $3/ages 2-17. Info: 301-384-6088 or www.dctrolley.org. Note: Will close operations from Dec 1, 2008 to Summer 2009.

Grandparents Day — Sept 7.


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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Blue Heron Wellness
10723B Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
301-754-3730 | www.BlueHeronWellness.com

September Free Week Classes

Monday, September 15
6:15 - 7:15 pm Yoga Fundamentals
7:30 - 8:20 pm Pilates Ring of Fire

Tuesday, September 16
5:00 - 5:45 pm Acupuncture Happy Hour
5:30 - 6:45 pm Mini-Herbal Consults
6:15 - 7:15 pm Intro: Tai
Chi/ChiGong

Wednesday, September 17
10 -10:45am Tykes Itsy Bitsy (21 mo.-4y)
6:00 - 6:50 pm Intro: Pilates Core
6:00 - 7:15 pm Yoga Fundamentals II
6:30 - 8:00 pm Mini-Herbal Consults
7:00 - 8:15 pm Intro: Belly Dance

Thursday, September 18
4:30 - 5:15pm Kids Yoga (4 - 7 years)
5:30 - 6:15pm Tweens Yoga (8 - 12 years)
6:15 - 7:30pm Pre-Natal Yoga

Friday, September 19
7:00 - 8:15pm Partner Yoga (Free Week Special Rate $25/couple)

Saturday, September 20
8:30 - 9:20 am Intro to Pilates
9:00 - 2:00 pm Mini-Herbal Consult
12:00- 1:00 pm Intro to Kettlebells
1:00-1:45 pm Acupuncture Happy Hour
3:00 - 4:15 pm AcuYoga

Sunday, September 21

11 - 12 Yoga Fundamentals
1 - 2 pm Intro to Raindrop Therapy
2 - 3 pm Intro to Reflexology & Reiki
3 - 3:45 pm Intro to Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs


 

Decluttering & Organizing Workshop. Saturday, Oct 11. 10 AM-1 PM. Takoma Park Presbyterian Church.

Does clutter make you tired or overwhelmed; negatively affect your relationships; keep you from inviting friends to visit? Explore your personal clutter patterns; how to stop clutter at the source; proven decluttering and organizing techniques and more. $40 pre-registration $45 door. Details: www.clutterfreenow.net or clutterfreenow@rcn.com or 301-270-0969.


 

Now and Then Knitting Classes
6327 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park. Limited to 6 students. Info: 301-270-2210.

Project Class — bring current projects for advice; single session/$25. Tues, Sept 16, Sept 30, Oct 14 or Oct 28. 7-9 PM.

Knitting Lace - (Two 2-hr sessions/$50) Lace Shawl for advanced beginners or intermediate. Check for yarn/needle requirements. Sun, Oct. 12 & 19. 5-7 PM.

Beginning Crochet - (Two 2-hr sessions/$50. Thurs, Sept 11 & 18, 7-9 PM.

Tunisian Crochet - (Two 2-hr sessions/$50) Thurs, Sept 25 & Oct 2, 7-9 PM. .

Toe-Up Sock Class - (3 sessions/$75) - Thurs, Oct 9, 16 & 23, 7-9 PM.


 

Strathmore Workshops: 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org

Sept 15, 22, 29: Past Into Prose: Writing stories from your family history. Mondays in the Mansion. (11 AM-12:30 PM). $45/set.

Sept. 19 - Oct. 24: Learning to Draw. Fridays in the Mansion. 10 AM-Noon. $150/tuition (plus $25-40 materials fee).

Sept 22 - 26: Opera Tots. Ages 3-5 learn and perform. (10-10:45 AM). $75/tuition.


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FILM

AFI Silver Theatre
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $10/general; $9/students; $8/before 6 PM. Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.

Sept 17 - Oct 7: Latin American Festival

Sept 6 - 14: The Muppet Movie

Sept 5 - 16: Three by Antonioni


 

Smithsonian American Classics
American Art Museum, 9th and F St NW. www.si.edu. Occasional Wednesday, 6 PM. Free.

Sept 3: Street Car Named Desire

Sept 17: One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest

Oct 29: Breakfast at Tiffany's

Nov 19: Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas


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Ongoing NATURE

Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Info: www.brooksidegarden.org or 301-962-1400.

Flower Buds. 2nd Monday of the month. Garden related activities and stories for ages 3-5. $2; registration required (see www.parkpass.org).

Conservatory Displays: Summer Display. through Sept 21. Free. Wings of Fancy, through Sept 21 ($5/adults; $4/ ages 3-12).


 

Brookside Nature Center
1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, next to Brookside Gardens.
Family activities Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9 AM-5 PM, Sundays 1-5 PM, closed on Mondays and major holidays. For complete schedule of events see: www.brooksidenature.org or 301-946-9071.


 

Rock Creek Park Nature Center
5200 Glover Rd., NW, DC. All programs free. For complete schedule of events see: www.nps.gov/rocr or 202-895-6239.

Planetarium Shows. Sundays at 1 PM and 4 PM; Wednesdays at 4 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 4 PM (8 PM instead on Sept 27, Rock Creek Day).

Creature Feature. Fridays (meet and feed live animals), 4 PM.

Nature Hikes. see Tues., Sept. 2 and Tues., Sept. 23, Sat., Sept. 27, Mon., Sept. 29 (see date for details).

Nature program for ages 5 & up. Mondays at 4 PM.

Puppet Theatre for ages 3 & up. Thursdays at 4 PM.


 

U.S. Botanical Garden
245 First Street SW DC on the Mall.

Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet. 35 sculptured globes present simple solutions to combat global warming. Daily through Oct 12, 10 AM-5 PM. Free. Info: coolglobes@jtpr.com.


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Live MUSIC

Artmosphere Café
3311 Rhode Island Ave., Mt. Rainier. 301-927-2233 or www.artmospherecafe.com.

Mondays: Jazz Happy Hour. 5-8 PM.

Wednesdays: Comedy Night. 8 PM ($5-10).

Thursdays: Open mic. 9 PM. ($10). 10:30 PM-2:30 AM. Free before 11 PM.

Fridays & Saturdays: Live bands. 9 PM-Midnight. $10 (Fri), $15 (Sat).


 

Arts Alley Fridays
8030 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring. www.silverspringdowntown.com.

Sept 5: Doris Justis

Sept 19: Mr. Citizen and Friends

Sept 26: Jelly Roll Mortals


 

Austin Grill
919 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring. Info: 240-247-8969 or www.austingrill.com.

Tuesdays: Acoustic Open Mike. Hosted by Jon Kaplan. 9 PM (sign up at 8:30 PM). Free.

Wednesdays-Saturdays. 9:30-midnight, cover charge on weekends.


 

Ceviche
912-J Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring. 301-608-6081.

Fridays: Latin Sound. 9:30 PM-2 AM. Free.

Saturdays: Latin Jazz/Salsa. 9:30 PM-2 AM. Free.


 

Gallery Restaurant and Lounge
1115 East-West Hwy. (Blair Mill Arts Center). Info: 301-589-2555 or www.gallerysilverspring.com.

Thursdays: Live Jazz. 10:30 PM-2:30 AM.

Fridays: Open Format DJ. 10:30 PM-2:30 AM.

Saturdays: Open format DJ. 10:30 PM-2:30 AM. Free before 11 PM.

Sundays: Live International music. 10:30 PM-2:30 AM.


 

Los Arrieros Restaurant
7926 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. 301-495-9445.

Fridays & Saturdays: Latin DJ. 10 PM-3 AM. Sat. only $10 cover. before 11 PM.

Thurs Sept 4: Squeeze Bayou. 7:30-10:30 PM. $10.


 

Mayorga Coffeehouse
8010 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Info: 301-562-9090 or www.mayorgacoffee.com.

Most Saturdays: 7:30-9:30 PM. Occasional cover.


 

McGinty’s Public House
911 Ellsworth Ave., Silver Spring. www.mcgintyspublichouse.com or 301-587-1270.

Tuesdays: Traditional Irish music. 8 PM. Free.

Thursdays: Argentina Tango Milonga. 8PM - close, includes lessons.

Fridays & Saturdays: Live rock and roll. 10 PM. Cover (usually $5).

Sundays: Swing Dancing. 6:30-8:30 PM, includes dance lesson.


 

Piratz Tavern
8402 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Info: www.piratztavern.com or 301-588-9001.

Fridays: Live music. 10 PM until close (just after 1 AM).


 

Quarry House Tavern
8401 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Info: 301-587-8350.

Saturdays: Live music. 9:30 PM, $6 cover.


 

Savory Café
7071 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park. Info: www.takomazone.com

Saturdays: Takoma Zone. Bluegrass to rock to zydeco. 7-11 PM. Free.


 

Takoma Station
6914 Fourth Street NW, DC. 202-829-1999 or www.takomastation.com.

Wednesdays - Saturdays: Jazz, 8 PM-close.


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THEATRE

Imagination Stage: Richard Scarry’s Busytown. Sept 17-Nov 2. Tues-Fri (10:30 AM). Thurs (1:30 PM). Sat/Sun (12:30 & 3:30 PM). Sun (12:30 PM). 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda. $10-20. Info: 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org.

Adventure Theatre: Harold and the Purple Crayon. Sept 19-Nov 4. Sat & Sun (11 AM & 1:30 PM). Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $12. Info: 301-320-5331. or www.adventuretheatre.org.

The Puppet Company: Beauty and the Beast. Sept 12-Oct 12. Wed, Thurs, Fri (10 AM & 11:30 AM); Sat & Sun (11:30 AM & 1 PM). Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $8. Info: 301-320-6668 or www.thepuppetco.org.

Silver Spring Stage: Dinner with Friends. Sept 26-Oct 19. Fri & Sat (8 PM), Sun (2 PM, Oct 5 & 19 only). 10145 Colesville Rd. (Woodmoor Shopping Center). $18-13. Info: www.ssstage.org or 301-593-6036..

Olney Theatre: Rabbit Hole. Extended through Sept 7. Steve Martin’s The Underpants. Sept. 24-Oct 19. Sun (7:30 PM); Wed-Sat (8 PM); Sat & Sun Mat (2 PM). 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road. $38-48; student discount. Info: www.olneytheatre.org or 301-924-3400.

Round House Theatre: Story Theatre by Open Circle Theater (improv fairytales). through Sept 13. Fri & Sat, 8 PM. Sat & Sun matinee, 2 PM. Sun, 7:30 PM. (Note: Labor Day, no Sat matinee, no Sun evening). $15 (Thurs. & Sun), $20 (Fri), $25 (Sat). Info: www.opencircletheatre.org.

Clarice Smith Center: Squonk Opera—Astro-rama. Sept 24-26, 8 PM. Outdoors in U-Md Clarice Smith Theatre Courtyard (bring blankets or lawn chair). University Ave at Stadium Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.

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SUNDAYS

BIBLE SERVICES: Seekers Church. Intergenerational classes begin with 9:30 AM circle time (share personal and community news), 10 AM worship and 11:30 AM coffee and conversation. 276 Carroll St. NW, Takoma DC. Info: 202-829-9882.

CLASSES: Meditation with Wisdom Path Healing Center. 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Purple Mountain Organics, 8210 Garland Ave. Free (donations welcome). Info: www.doctoramen.com or 301-891-2488.

DANCING: Waltzing and more. (3-6 PM) $8; Contra/Square Dance (7-10:30 PM) $12. Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. DC, inside the Beltway. Info: www.glenechopark.org or 301-634-2222.

FARMERS MARKET: Takoma Park Farmers Market. Year-round, 10 AM-2 PM. Laurel Ave. at Carroll Ave. More info: takomaparkmarket.com.

KIDS: Planetarium programs: “Night Sky” (ages 4-12), 1 PM and “Exploring the Universe” (ages 7 and up) 4 PM. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road, NW off Military Rd. Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.

PETS: Animal Adoptions. Noon-3 PM. Sept 7 (greyhounds). Sept 21 (cats & kittens). Sept 28 (Nature’s Variety Food Promotion). The Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St. NW, DC. Free. Details: 202-291-2404 or www.thebigbadwoof.com.

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MONDAYS

CONTEST: Brainstormer pub trivia with prizes. 7 PM. McGinty’s Public House, 911 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-587-1270 or www.mcgintyspublichouse.com.

KIDS: Preschool films for children ages 2 to 5. 10 AM and 11 AM. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW, Takoma DC. Register in advance: 202-576-7252.

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TUESDAYS

ART: Sketch artwork on display. 3-4:30 PM. Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and F entrance (Gallery Place Metro). Free. Register at Luce Center desk before 3 PM. Info: www.americanart.si.edu.

CARDS: Bridge open to all. 6:45 PM. Savory Café, 7071 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park. 301-270-2233, www.savorycafe.com.

CIVIC: Meet with the Mayor Bruce Williams. 2-5 PM (by appointment) or 5-7 PM (walk-ins). Third Floor, Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. RSVP: 301-891-7230 or email peggyw@takomagov.org.

CLASSES: Meditation with Wisdom Path Healing Center. 8:30 PM. Purple Mountain Organics, 8210 Garland, Takoma Park. Free (donations welcome). Info: 301-891-2488 or www.doctoramen.com.

CLUB: Club de conversation française. 7:30 PM. Savory Café, 7071 Carroll Ave. Info: ekleemeier@aol.com.

GAMES-ALL AGES: Takoma Park Intergenerational Strategy Games Club. All ages are welcome to play dozens of innovative strategy games. 7-9:30 PM at the Victory Tower Retirement Center, 7051 Carroll Ave. Free. Info: contact John at 301-613-8297 or spineyone@yahoo.com or mkfeldman@starpower.net.

KIDS: Neighborhood Circle Time (ages 18 mos.-5 yrs). Tuesdays at 10 AM & 11 AM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. Info: 301-891-7259.

SENIORS: Classics Club at City Place. Book discussions and special events. First Tuesday each month, Center Court, 8661 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-589-1091.

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WEDNESDAYS

CLUB MEETING: English Conversation Club. Improve your language skill while learning about U.S. culture. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Info: 240-773-9420.

GAMES: Chess - beginners and experienced players. 3:30 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Info: 240-777-0910.

KIDS: Wacky Wednesdays with Don Bridges. 10:30-11:30 AM, all but third Wednesday. Mayorga Coffee, 8010 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Suggested: $5/one kid; $7/two. Info: 301-562-9090.

KIDS: Young Planetarium. Introduction to night sky for ages 2-10. 4 PM. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road, NW off Military Rd. Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.

FARMER’S MARKET: Crossroads Farmers Market through October 15. Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, music. 3-7 PM. Holton Lane off New Hampshire Ave., Langley Park. Food stamps accepted, and weekly market basket subscription available. Info: crossroadsmarket@gmail.com.

OPEN STUDIO: Letterpress Happy Hour at Pyramid Atlantic. Share printing techniques. 2nd and 4th Wednesday. $20 (members, $10). 6:30-8:30 PM. 8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Most RSVP: 301-608-9102 or www.pyramidatlanticartscenter.org.

POKER NIGHT: at McGinty’s Public House. 911 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring. Free to play. Info: www.mcgintyspublichouse.com or 301-587-1270.

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THURSDAYS

MEETING: Monument Toastmasters Club dinner meeting. Learn art of public speaking. First and third Thursdays, 7-9 PM, Vicino’s Restaurant, 959 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, (south of Wayne, just before overpass). Menu: $4 and up. Info: Lisa Covi, 301-588-2990 or covi@umd.edu.

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FRIDAYS

DANCING: Contra Dancing at Glen Echo. 7:30-11:30 PM. Spanish Ballroom, $9. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., DC. $10-13. Info: www.glenechopark.org.

DISCUSSION: Chat & Chew on Relationships. 6-8 PM Highland Origin Coffee, 8200 Fenton St., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 301-238-4396 or Saigobe@lanset.com.

JAZZ & FILM: Smithsonian Jazz Café. IMAX, 5:30 & 7:30 PM. Jazz, 6-10 PM. National Museum of Natural History, Constitution Ave. at 9th St. NW (Smithsonian Metro). Film (Dark Knight) $10; music $10 (Free with IMAX ticket). Info: www.si.edu or 301-357-1000.

KIDS: Storytime at Pajama Squid. 10:30 AM. Fridays in September. 7320 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park. Info: tiffany@thepajamasquid.com or 301-560-7956.

KIDS: Creature Feature. Meet live animals and help feed them. 4 PM, Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW, DC off Military Rd. Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.

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SATURDAYS

COMPUTERS: Beginner classes for webpages & catalog access. 9:15 AM. White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire, Silver Spring. RSVP: 240-773-9555.

DANCING: Swing Dancing. 8 PM-Midnight. Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., DC, inside Beltway. $13-18 (depending on band). Info: www.glenechopark.org.

ENGLISH CLUB: English Conversation Club. Improve skills and learn about U.S. culture. 11 AM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info: 240-777-0910.

KIDS: Planetarium programs: “Night Sky” (ages 4-12), 1 PM and “Explore the Universe” (ages 7 and up) 4 PM. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW, DC off Military Rd. Free. Info: 202-895-6070 or www.nps.gov/rocr.

MARKET: Silver Spring Farmer’s Market. 9 AM-1 PM (through Nov 15). Ellsworth Drive between Fenton St, and Georgia Ave. Info: www.freshfarmmarket.org.

MEETING: Eating Addictions Anonymous (EAA). Weekly, 7-8 PM. Holy Cross Hospital, Private Dining Room 2, 1500 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring (first entrance from Georgia Ave.). Free. Info: 202-882-6528.

PETS: Animal Adoptions. Noon-3 PM. Sept 6 (cats). Sept 13 (Meet the DC Fire Dept K-9 Unit). Sept 20 (dogs). Sept 27 (dogs & cats). The Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St. NW, DC. Free. Check for details: www.thebigbadwolf.com or 202-291-2404.

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