Please contact the event venue to confirm date, price and time.

August / September

Concerts/Music
August 6, 13, 20, 27 – Concert
Willow Garden Theater presents afternoon concerts. Bethesda Gateway Bldg., 7201 Wisconsin Ave. 12-2pm. FREE. 301/352-5387.

August 6, 13 – Concert
Strathmore outdoor concert series. Mansion at Strathmore, Gudelsky Outdoor Concert Gazebo, 10701 Rockville Pike. 7pm. FREE. 301/581-5100.

August 14 – Concert
Tribute to Joni Mitchell. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln. 7:30pm. $15. 301/581-5100.

August 29 – Concert
Mint Condition, soul grooves infused with Latin & jazz. Music Center at Strathmore, Concert Hall, 5301 Tuckerman Ln. 8pm. $35-$65. 301/581-5100.  

Classes/Workshops
Ongoing – English Classes
Learn in a private or small group format. English Now!, 4903 Montgomery Ln. Call for times. Ages 12+. Starting at $10/hour. 301/718-3575.

Ongoing – Beading Classes
Basic & intermediate beading & wiring classes. The Beaded Giraffe, 4931 Cordell Ave., 2 nd fl. Wed. & Sat., call for times. Ages 13+. $35-$45, materials not included. 301/951-0155.

Ongoing – JCA SeniorTech Computer Classes
Computer basics, internet & more. Bethesda Vital Living Center, 4805 Edgemoor Ln., 2 nd fl. 10am-3pm. Ages 55+. $5-$75. 301/881-8782.

Ongoing – Spanish Classes
Conversational class. Language Fundamentals, 4823 Fairmont Ave., Suite A. 6:15-7:45pm; 8-9:30pm. Ages 18+. $178/six-week session. 301/312-8847.

Ongoing – Dance Classes
Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, modern & more. Dansez! Dansez!, 4920 St. Elmo Ave. 4-8:30pm. $300/three months. 301/652-2551.

August 2 – Poetry Workshop
Learn about the business of poetry & short story submission. The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. 1-4pm. Ages 16+. Members, $50; non-members, $65. 301/654-8664.

August 5, 12, 19, 26 – Improv Workshop
Develop spontaneity & presentation skills. Precipice Rehearsal Space, 5520 Oakmont Ave. 7-9pm. Ages 16+. $30/session; $240/semester. 202/258-6888.

August 2 – Adoption Workshop
International & domestic adoption information. The Barker Foundation, 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., 1 st fl. 9:30am-12pm. Ages 21+. FREE. 301/664-9664.

August 23 – Grammar Workshop
Crash course in the common errors of spelling. The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street. 1:30-4pm. Members, $75; non-members, $90. 301/654-8664.

Children’s Events/Classes
Ongoing – Spanish Classes
Games, songs & activities designed to teach Spanish. Language Fundamentals, 4823 Fairmont Ave., Suite A. Call for days/times. Ages 3-15. $195/twelve week session. 301/312-8847.

August 11-15 – Jazz Classes
Introduction to jazz theory, history & performance. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln. 12-4pm. Ages 11-18. $359. 301/897-5100.

August 12, 26 – Tiny Tot Tuesdays
Bunny Business; World on a String. The Puppet Co., Glen Echo Park, Playhouse, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Tues., 10:30am & 11:30am. Ages 0-4. $5. 301/320-6668.  

Discussions/Readings
August 12 – Discussion Group
Parents of adopted adolescents. The Barker Foundation, 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., 1 st fl. 7-9pm. Ages 21+. FREE. 301/664-9664.

Live Performances/Exhibits
August 1-23 – Exhibit
Sumi-E Society of America, East Asian brush paintings & calligraphy. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm; Wed., 10am-9pm; Sat., 10am-3pm. FREE. 301/581-5200.

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Laugh Riot
5 local comics & a chance to tell your own jokes for a $25 prize. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 7400 Wisconsin Ave. 8-10pm. $10. 301/657-1234.

August 8 - Bethesda Art Walk
12 galleries & studios open late. Downtown Bethesda. 6-9pm. FREE. 301/215-6660.

August 30-September 1 – 38 th Annual Labor Day Art Show
Featuring the work of more than 100 artists. Glen Echo Park, Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. 12-6pm. FREE. 301/634-2222.

Special Events
Ongoing - Bethesda Farmers Market
Fresh fruits, vegetables, breads & more. Veterans Park, corner of Norfolk & Woodmont Aves. Tues. & Sat., 10:00am-2:30pm. FREE. 301/215-6660. 

July 29-August 2 - Bethesda Outdoor Movies: Stars on the Avenue
Wizard of Oz; An Inconvenient Truth; Annie Hall; Hairspray; Mission Impossible. Downtown Bethesda, corner of Norfolk & Auburn Aves. 9pm. FREE. 301/215-6660.

August 7 – First Thursday Festa
Enjoy Italian treats & activities. Bella Italia, 4844 Bethesda Ave. 10am-8pm. FREE. 301/654-2667.

August 15-24 – Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
Enjoy evening movies. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. 8:30pm. FREE. 301/816-6068.

August 26 – Open House
FAES Graduate School open house for fall 2008. FAES, 9101 Old Georgetown Rd. 4-7pm. FREE. 301/496-7976.