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

July / August

Concerts/Music
Ongoing – Lunchtime Concerts
Live concerts performed every Wednesday. Willow Garden Theater, 7201 Bethesda Ave. 12-2pm. FREE. 301/352-5387.

July 1, 2, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 – Afternoon Tea
Concert & tea. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. 1pm. $21/RSVP. 301/581-5108.

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Bethesda Summer Concert Series
Wednesday afternoons. Bethesda Place Plaza, 7700 Wisconsin Ave. 12-2pm. FREE. 301/215-6660.

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Concert
Strathmore outdoor concert series. Mansion at Strathmore, Gudelsky Outdoor Concert Gazebo, 10701 Rockville Pike. 7pm. FREE. 301/581-5100.

July 3, 10, 17, 24 – Bethesda Summer Concert Series
Thursday nights. Veterans Park, corner of Norfolk & Woodmont Aves. 6-8pm. FREE. 301/215-6660.

July 19 – Concert
Cherryholmes, bluegrass & yodeling. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln. 8pm. $25 & $35. 301/581-5100.

July 29 – Concert
Michael McDonald, formerly of the Doobie Brothers. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. 8pm. $35-$75. 301/581-5100.

Classes/Workshops
Ongoing - Language Classes
Both Spanish & French classes offered. Language Fundamentals, 7611 Clarendon Rd. 6:15-7:45pm & 8-9:30pm. Ages 18+. $149/six week classes including materials; first class is FREE. 301/312-8847.

Ongoing – Beading Classes
Basic & intermediate beading & wiring classes. The Beaded Giraffe, 4931 Cordell Ave., 2 nd fl. Sat., call for times. Ages 13+. $30-$40, materials not included. 301/951-0155.

Ongoing – English Classes
Learn in a private or small group format. English Now!, 4903 Montgomery Ln. Call for times. Ages 16+. Starting at $10/hour. 301/718-3575.

July 12, 19, 26; August 2 – Saturday Studios
Make, critique, discuss & learn art. Heineman Myers Contemporary Art, 4728 Hampden Ln. 11am-1pm. $30/class; $100/four classes. 301/951-7900.

July 14 – Adoption Workshop
International & domestic adoption information. The Barker Foundation, 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., 1 st fl. 6:30-9pm. Ages 21+. FREE. 301/664-9664.

July 21 – Financial Workshop
Discover your financial goals. 4800 Montgomery Ln., M25. 6pm. Ages 21+. FREE/RSVP. 240/482-4000.

Children’s Events/Classes
July 8, 9 – Princess Tea Party
Dress as your favorite princess & enjoy a magical day. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike. 1pm. Ages 3+. $26/RSVP. 301/581-5108.

July 10, 17, 24, 31 – Concert
Bill Harley; Anansegromma of Ghana; Rocknocerous & Cantaré: Fiesta! Mansion at Strathmore, Backyard Theatre Stage, 10701 Rockville Pike. 9:30am & 11:30am. Ages 0-10. Adults, $6; kids under 3, FREE.

July 14 – Vive la France
Celebrate Bastille Day with song, dance & indoor fireworks. Jabberu, 4926 Del Ray Ave. 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 4-8. FREE/RSVP. 301/951-1101.

July 15, 29 – Tiny Tot Tuesdays
Magic Toyshop; Old McDonald’s Farm. The Puppet Co., Glen Echo Park, Playhouse, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Tues., 10:30am & 11:30am. Ages 0-4. $5. 301/320-6668.

July 23-August 31 – Live Performance
Little Red Riding Hood & The Three Little Pigs. The Puppet Co., Glen Echo Park, Playhouse, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Wed.-Fri., 10am & 11:30am; Sat.-Sun., 11:30am & 1pm. Ages 3-15. $8. 301/320-6668.

Discussions/Readings
July 15 – Discussion
Join Michael Bevel for a discussion of Edith Wharton's novel, The House of Mirth. Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. 7pm. FREE. 240/777-0970.  

Live Performances/Exhibits
July 2-30 – Exhibit
Flight Fantasy. The Dennis and Philip Ratner Museum, 10001 Old Georgetown Rd. Sun., 10am-4:30pm; Mon.-Thurs., 12-4:30pm. Reception: July 13, 1:30-3:30pm. FREE. 301/897-1518.

July 5, 12, 19, 26 – Laugh Riot
5 local comics & a chance to tell jokes yourself for a $25 prize. Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 7400 Wisconsin Ave. 8-10pm. $10. 301/657-1234.

July 8-August 2 – Exhibit
Silk, Paper, Wire & Wax, Deb Jansen. Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East West Hwy. Tues.-Sat., 12-6pm. Reception: July 11, 6-9pm. FREE. 301/951-9441.

July 11 – Bethesda Art Walk & Tour
12 galleries & studios open late. Downtown Bethesda. 6-9pm. Guided tours: 6:30pm, Bethesda Metro Center. FREE. 301/215-6660.

July 18-20 – Live Performance
As You Like It, presented by the Midsummer Shakespeare Company. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave. Call for times/prices. 301/280-1660.

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

July 1 – Just Desserts
Sample signature desserts to benefit the Montgomery County Manna Food Center, hosted by Fox Hill. Marriott Suites, Independence Ballroom, 6711 Democracy Blvd. 2-4pm. FREE. 301/469-8005.

July 7, 14, 21, 28 – 10% off Mondays
Clothing, housewares, jewelry, knick-knacks & more. Montgomery County Thrift Shop, 7125 Wisconsin Ave. 9:30am-4pm. 10% off. 301-654-0063. 

July 8 – 5% Day
Learn about economic, recreational & health benefits of the Agricultural Reserve, hosted by the Montgomery Countryside Alliance. Whole Foods Market, 5269 River Rd. 10am-8pm. FREE. 202/244-4408, Ext.114.

July 11, 18, 25 – Dance Concerts
Dance away Friday nights with live bands. 3 Bethesda Metro Center. 6-9pm. FREE. 301/652-4988.

July 12 – Bethesda Artist Market
25 artists sell fine art & craft, live entertainment. Bethesda Place Plaza, corner of Old Georgetown Rd. & Woodmont Ave. 10am-5pm. FREE. 301/215-6660.

July 12 – B-CC Rescue Squad Appreciation Night
Explore ambulances & rescue trucks, meet firefighters & enjoy a baseball game; sponsored by Big Train Baseball. Cabin John Regional Park, 10600 Westlake Dr. 6:30pm. $2-$7. 301/983-1006.

July 29-August 2 – Bethesda Outdoor Movies: Stars on the Avenue
Enjoy a different movie every night. Woodmont Triangle, corner of Norfolk & Auburn Ave. 9pm. FREE. 301/215-6660.