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Ongoing ART

Takoma Park Community Center: "Reflected Glories - Trees in Sligo Creek" by Julius Kassovic (photos). "Colorful Abodes" by Don Olson features local houses. "Assemblages and Collages" (Senior Room). Thru May. Weekdays til 10 PM, weekends til 6 PM. 7500 Maple Avenue. Free. Info: 301-891-7224.

Space 7:10 at Kefa Cafe: Photos and Assemblages by Daniel Reyes. Thru May 31. 7 AM-5 PM, 963 Bonifant St., Silver Spring. Info: 301-589-9337.

Cafritz Art Center Gallery at Montgomery College: Graduating Art Exhibition May 12-30. M-F, 8 AM-4 PM. 930 King St, Takoma Park. Info: 240-567-1368.

Gateway's Heliport Gallery: From Addis to Here: 3 Ethiopian artists. Thru May 23. Tues-Fri, 4-7 PM. 8001 Kennett St., Suite, Silver Spring. Info: 301-562-1400.

Mansion at Strathmore: Annual Congressional Art Competition (high school winners in Congressman Van Hollen's district). 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Free. Info: 301-581- 5100 or www.strathmore.org.

Brookside Gardens: Blossoms & Butterflies (watercolors); The Shape of Color (Watercolors) and Starpower: Nature under the lens (photos), thru June 20. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.

Montpelier Arts Center: Fluidity: Asian-American Artists. Thru May 30. (Reception May 3, 2-4 PM). 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. Or email library-programs@spambob.net (and put class title in subject line).
    • Neighborhood Circle Time (ages 18 mos.-5 yrs.) - Tuesdays, 10 AM,        repeated 11 AM.
    • "Twosies" (infant to 12 months) - Wednesdays, 10-10:30 AM. (Alternates with "Lapsit" which returns in June (please pre-register).
    • Spanish Circle Time - Thursdays, 10-10:30 AM.
    • Bedtime Storytime - Mon May 19, 7 PM.

Takoma Park DC Library:
416 Cedar St. NW, DC. Info: 202-576-7252.
    • Preschool Films - Mondays, except Memorial Day, 10 AM, repeated 11 AM.
    • Saturday Movies - May10 (Firehouse Dog), May 17 (The Bee Movie) 1 PM.
    • Toddler Storytime (ages 2-5) - Wednesdays, except May 14 & 21, 10 AM.
    • Cuddle-Up (ages 0-24 months) - Thurs. May 1 & 8, 10 AM.
    • PJ Storytime (0-6 w/adult) - Tues May 27, 7 PM.   
    • Teens - Get Your Game On (scrabble, chess, checkers) - Thursdays, 3:30-5 PM.
   
     
Silver Spring Library.
8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.
    • Born to Read (1-23 months) - Sat May 3, plus each Thursday at 10:15 and 11:15 AM.      
    • Storytime for Niños 2s and 3s - Tues May 6 and Sat. May 10, 10:30 AM.
    • Saturday Storytime (ages 2-5) - May 10, 11 AM.

Long Branch Library:
8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910.
    • Preschool Storytime (2-5) - Friday May 2, 11 & 18, 10:30 AM.
    • Bilingual Storytime (English-Spanish for ages 2-5) - Sat May 10, 1 PM.

      
White Oak Library:
11701 New Hampshire Ave. RSVP: 240-773-9444.
    • Cuddle Up Storytime - Tues May 6 & 20, 10:15 AM.
    • Preschool Storytime - all Thurs in May, 10:15 AM and Sat May 17, 1 PM
    • Bilingual Chinese Storytime - Sat May 10, 10 AM

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.

Air and Space Museum:
6th and Independence Aves. (L'Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian Metro). Info: www.si.edu.
    • Family Space Day - Sat May 3 (10 AM-3 PM). NASA 50th Anniversary.
    • Why Explore? - Stories & activity, Every Saturday in May, 11 AM & 1:30 PM.

Sackler Gallery:
1050 Independence Ave SW, sublevel 2. (Smithsonian Metro). Info: www.si.edu.
ImaginAsia Family Programs.
    • Korean Kites - Sat May 3 & Sun May 4 (1-3 PM) - Freer courtyard

National Capital Trolley Museum:
1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville. Info: 301-384-6088. Open Thurs/Fri (10-2 PM) thru May 15 plus Sat-Sun (Noon-5 PM). Free admission, rides $4/adult, $3/ages 2-17. Info: 301-384-6088 or www.dctrolley.org.
    • Homefront Street Cars - All trollies on display - May 24-26.

National Archives:
Constitution Ave. between 7th & 9th Sts. NW. 10 AM-5 PM. Info: 202-357-5000 or www.archives.gov.
    • "The Journey of Lyndon Johnson" - Noon, May 22 - Film in honor of LBJ centennial.

Wheaton Ice Arena:
11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton.
Public skate times vary but include: Wed-Thurs-Fri (3:45-6 PM), Fri (8-10 PM), Sat (4:45-6:45 PM and 9:15-11 PM), and Sun (Family, 11:45 AM-1 PM). $6/ages 11+; $5/weekdays for ages 5-10; $3/skates. Info: 301-649-3640 or www.wheatonicearena.com.

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Joanna Axtmann's Takoma Studio - ART WORKSHOPS ongoing. Human Form, Content & Abstraction - Week-long Art Workshop/Retreat (July 28-Aug 5, 10 AM-4 PM. Info: 202-723-4428 or email jaxart@infionline.net. Call about Summer camps and classes.

Defend Yourself - Tuesdays, May 13-June 24. Be Safer & More Confident: Learn to DEFEND YOURSELF against rape, abuse and harassment. Prevention/awareness, verbal strategies, and physical strikes. For women and teen girls 16+. 6:30-8:30 PM. Takoma Park, near Red Line. $175. Register with a friend for $10 off each! Contact lauren@defendyourself.org or 301-608-3708.

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FILM

AFI Silver Theatre:
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $9.75/general; $8.50/students; $7.50/before 6 PM. Info: www.afi.com/silver.
    • May 6-9: The 48 Hour Film Project
    • May 20-July 3: Jimmy Stewart Centennial
    • May 22-July 3: Jean-Luc Godard in the 1960s.

Long Branch Library:
8800 Garland Ave, Silver Spring. Fridays in May. Free. Info: 240-777-0910.
    • May 6: Journey of Hope (Turkey, Switzerland)
    • May 13: American Rhapsody (Hungary)
    • May 20: Rabbit-Proof Fence (Australia)

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Ongoing NATURE

Brookside Gardens:
1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Info: www.brooksidenature.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).
    • Saturday Storytime, Ages 3-6. thru June 14, 10 AM & 10:30 AM. No RSVP. Conservatory Display, thru April 13.
$5/adults; $4/ ages 3-12. Info:301-962-1400 or www.brooksidenature.org.
    • Conservatory Displays: Summer Display, thru Sept 21. Free. Wings of Fancy, May 3-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: Sunday, 1 PM and 4 PM; Wednesday 4 PM; Saturdays, 1 PM and 4 PM. Outdoor stargazing, Sat Apr 5 (8:30 PM).
    • Creature Feature: Fridays (meet and feed live animals), 4 PM.
    • Nature Hikes: see Sat May 10 and 24 and Sun May 18 & 24. (Details below)
    • Nature program for ages 5 & up, every Thursday at 4 PM.

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Live MUSIC

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 (sing up at 8:30 PM). Free.
    • Wednesdays-Saturdays: 9:30-midnight, cover charge on weekends.

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.

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 - Comedy Showcase. $4 cover.
    • Fridays & Saturdays: Live rock & roll band, 10 P M. Cover (usually $5).
    • Sundays: Swing Dancing, 6:30-8:30 PM, includes dance lessons.

Piratz Tavern. 8402 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Info: www.piratztavern.com or 301-588-9001.
    • Fridays: Live music, 10 PM til 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: Looking for Roberto Clemente. Thru June 1. Sat (12:30 & 7 PM). Sun (12:30 PM). 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda. $10-20. Info: 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org.

Adventure Theatre: Goodnight Moon. May 15-June 1. 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: Cinderella, thru May 29. 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: Come Back to the 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, opens May 30. Fri & Sat (8 PM), Sun (2 PM). 10145 Colesville Rd. (Woodmoor Shopping Center). $18-13. Info: www.ssstage.org or 301-593-6036.

Olney Theatre: 1776: The Musical, thru May 18. Tues & 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 (SS): 8641 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Info: 240-644-1100 or www.roundhousetheatre.org.
    • May 7-11: Mission Environment, presented by ArtStream OnStage/Silver Spring Inclusive Theatre Co. Fri/Sat (8 PM), Sun (3 PM). $10.
    • May 17-20: Romeo and Juliet, presented by Lumina Theatre. Sat/Sun (3 & 7 PM), Mon/Tues (7 PM). $12; $6/student. Info: www.luminastudio.org or 301-565-2281.

Clarice Smith Center at U-Md: University Ave at Stadium Drive. $25; $7/students. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
    • May 1-10 - Jose Rivera's "Marisol." (times vary). $25; $7/student.

Joe's Movement Emporium: Active Cultures Theater presents "Mad Breed," John Wilkes Booth fantasy. May 2-June 1. Fri (8 PM), Sat (4 & 8 PM), Sun (5 PM). $12. 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Rainier. Info: 301-526-9921 or www.activecultures.org.

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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. May 4 (greyhounds); May 11 (cats & dogs), May 18 (cats & kittens). 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 (not Memorial Day) at Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar St. NW, Takoma DC. Register in advance: 202-576-7252.

KIDS: Free open playtime for area children accompanied by parent or caregiver. Indoor activities plus playground. 10 AM-Noon, except Memorial Day(drop in or stay for all). Sponsored in partnership with Takoma Park Family Resource Center. Heffner Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave. Info: 301-891-7290.

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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.orgg

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: Ms. Belle, folk guitar for kids. 10:30-11:30 AM, Mayorga Coffee, 8040 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.thebiggestbelle.com.

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.

KIDS: Art Party with Nisa Nature - dance, drumming, art. 5-6:30 PM. Gateway's Heliport Gallery, 8001 Kennett St., Suite 3. Info: 301-562-1400.

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 at Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Info: 240-773-9420.

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: Ms. Belle, folk guitar for kids. 3:30-5 PM. Moorenko’s, 8030-B Georgia Ave, Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.thebiggestbelle.com.

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.

MOMS: Movie Mom’s Club at Majestic – for moms, dads and caregivers of crying or sleeping babies. Wednesdays, generally 11 AM. Movies and times vary, check www.consolidatedmovies.com/movie_mom.asp

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. Info: 301-608-9102 or www.pyramid-atlantic.org.

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

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THURSDAYS

ART: Adult Art Group. Instructor assistance with watercolors and acrylics. 6:30-8:30 PM. Gateway's Heliport Gallery, 8001 Kennett St., Suite 3. Info: 301-562-1400.

FREE FILM: Video Americain Thursday Night Feature. 10:30 PM. Mature audience. Check store for details. 10:30 PM. 6937 Carroll, Takoma Park. Info: 301-270-4464.

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 $10; music $10 (Free with IMAX ticket). Info: www.si.edu or 301-357-1000

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

COMEDY: Five local standup comedians. Plus $25 “best-joke” prize for non-comedians. 8-10 PM. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 7400 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. $10/cover. Info: 301-657-1234 or www.StandupComedyToGo.com.

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 at 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.

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. May 3(cats). May 10 (all about puppies). May 17 (dogs). May 24 (dogs & cats). Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St. NW, DC. Free. Check for details: www.thebigbadwolf.com or 202-291-2404.

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