Weekend Planner: Murder Mystery; Wine, Beer Tasting

Looking for something to do this weekend? Bowie Patch found a few ideas listed on the events calendar.

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When/Where: 4 p.m. Friday at

Why Go? The renovated store is under new management so check out the free tastings that will be held each Friday. Get more details on the Crescent Beer & Wine Facebook page.

Cost: Free

When/Where: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bowie Playhouse at

Why Go? The Bowie Community Theatre has a great reputation (with recent award ) and this murder mystery offers a fun departure from comedies and musicals.

Cost: $17 for adults; $12 for age 62 and older and students; group rates more than 10 available

When/Where: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday at the Howard B. Owens Science Center, 9601 Greenbelt Rd., Lanham

Why Go? This plantetarium program for students, parents and community members will offer information about a conceptual "3-D" model of the solar system.

Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for students, seniors and teachers; 3 and younger free

When/Where: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the

Why Go? The weekly storytime at the library is always a big hit so arrive early to be sure to get a good spot.

Cost: Free

When/Where: 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the

Why Go? Keep that New Year's resolution to exercise more by trying Zumba and help the community at the same time by bringing some winter clothing to donate.

Cost: Free, donations of winter clothing encouraged