Dog Festival, Ukulele Orchestra, Stone Temple Pilots at Fillmore + Julie Andrews at Strathmore: Weekend Events

Plus music of roaring 20s, Healthy Kids Day at Y, Pike's Peek 10K, Puppet Co. does "Jack and the Beanstalk" + forum on police, community.

Bethesda Literary Festival, Train Day at Museum, Sugarloaf Craft Festival, Roseanne Cash at Strathmore: Montgomery Weekend Events

Plus, Washington Spirit home opener, "Next to Normal" on stage, "Wonderful Wizard of Oz," and Puppet Co. presents "Jack and the Beanstalk."

National Philharmonic Announces Fall Season Lineup

The ensemble will continue to offer free children’s admission to all its concerts at the Strathmore.

10th annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival April 26

Afternoon street festival on Howard Ave in Old Town Kensington. www.dayofthebook.com Books, music, poetry, food - for all ages!

'Uncle Vanya,' Earth Month Cleanups, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' in Park, Zumba on Town Square: MoCo Weekend Events

Plus, "Wonderful Wizard of Oz," BlackRock's Swing Dance party, pianists at Jewish Community Center and History in the Parks, and more to do.

Evening with Edgar Allen Poe, Montgomery GreenFest, All-Star Comedy Blowout, National Philharmonic at Strathmore: Weekend Events

Plus, Winter Farmers and Artist Market, "Blue," Herb Alpert performs, "Willy Wonka Jr." at Gaithersburg Arts Barn, and more to do in area.

Bethesda Film Fest, Maggie Rose at Blues Club + Jessica Krash at Strathmore: Montgomery Weekend Events

Plus magic at Gaithersburg Arts Barn, "Willy Wonka Jr.," historic marker unveiled in Rockville, "Blue," spring bridal show, Not Its perform.

'Sleeping Beauty' Ballet, Closing Event for Silver Spring Library, Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade: Weekend Events

Plus Tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes at AMP, "Willy Wonka Jr.," Montgomery women power tea, "Wiley and the Hairy Man" + NIH Children's Inn concert.

Upright Citizens Brigade, Spring Home Show, 'Godspell,' Winter Farmers' Market: Montgomery Weekend Events

Plus, opening night at AMP, State of Black Montgomery, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs, comedian Tony Deyo + "The Rainbow Fish."

Van Hollen Sponsors 34th Congressional Art Competition

Students have until April 1 to submit an entry, which may be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building.

'Rent,' 'Godspell,' Broadway Sing-Along + Lunar New Year Festivities: Weekend Events

Plus, meet novelist Dan Fesperman, "Merchant of Venice" at Strathmore, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs, + "Wiley and the Hairy Man."

Learn from the Masters from the Bolshoi, American Ballet Theatre, and More!

Attention Area Dancers: Here are four amazing opportunities to learn from renowned performing artists!

Bethesda Art Walk, 'Godspell,' Gaithersburg Antique Show + Strathmore Valentine Tea: MoCo Weekend Events

Plus, "Boeing, Boeing," Duke Ellington Orchestra, "Rapture, Blister, Burn," Comedy Night at BlackRock, and Baltimore Symphony concert.

Julie Andrews to Headline Strathmore Gala

The iconic actress will speak at the art center’s 10th Anniversary Spring Gala. Find details for the event here.

Finalists Announced in $10,000 Bethesda Songwriting Contest

Six songwriters from the metro-area will perform in a final round.

Cinema Siren's Faves from Sundance Film Festival

January is a wasteland of bad movie releases, but the Sundance Film Festival has exciting new Indie films being premiered and promoted.

Rockville Concert Band's Annual Jazz Concert

Sunday, Feb 8 at 3:00 p.m.

Go Back for Murder presented by Rockville Little Theatre

F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville MD Fridays, Jan 16 and 23 @ 8p.m. Saturdays, Jan 17 and 24 @ 8p.m. Sundays, Jan 18 and 25 @ 2p.m

The Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra Presents Chamber Works

The Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra will give a concert of chamber music pieces Saturday, January 24 at 3pm at the Kensington Baptist Church.

Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert Showcases Rising Folk Artists

‘Joan & Joni,’ performed by emerging folk musicians and songwriters Allison Shapira and Kipyn Martin, will premiere on Jan. 14.

Annapolis Pianist Previews Fifth Installment of 'Extreme Chopin'

Aiming to perform all 250 of Frédéric Chopin's works over the next decade, Brian Ganz will preview his next recital on Jan. 10 in Annapolis.

91-Year-Old Has First Solo Art Show: Color and Chaos

The exhibit will open in January at Friendship Heights Gallery in Chevy Chase.

National Christmas Tree Lighting 2014: Performers, Street Closures, What Not to Bring

The 92nd annual lighting will brighten the White House Ellipse in President’s Park Dec. 4.

'The Nutcracker' Musical Coming to Chevy Chase

In a musical version of the classic ballet, the Round House Theatre hosts 'The Nutcracker' with a matinee performance on Dec. 7.

Penguins of Madagascar: Movie Review

DreamWorks lays an egg with the intermittently entertaining, disappointing Penguins of Madagascar, says Patch film critic Cinema Siren.

National Philharmonic Brings Music of Handel to Bethesda

The Strathmore will host the National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale Dec. 20, 21 when they perform Handel’s famous work, Messiah.

2014 Holiday TV Schedule: When to Tune in to Watch Holiday Classics

Find out when your favorite holiday movies will air on network television this season.

7th Annual Christkindlmarkt in Lovettsville, VA

A Traditional European Christmas Market for All Ages December 6th and 7th, 2014

ICYMI: Contest for Emerging Songwriters to Offer 10K Prize

The deadline for local and regional artists to submit an entry for the Bethesda Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards is Friday, Dec. 5.

Movie Review: 'Fury' Captures the Raw Hell of War

Cinema Siren gives it 5 out of 5 stars in her review. Watch the trailer here.

Bethesda Gallery B Announces Metalwork Exhibit

The show will feature jewelry, sculptures and functional art by 46 guild members.

Arts Festival Takes the Streets of Bethesda Row All Weekend

The Bethesda Row Arts Festival will feature arts and crafts for sale from over 190 museum-quality artists.

Winners of Montgomery County Arts and Humanities Award Announced

This year, eight community members will be presented with the County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities at a cerem

Costume Party, Train Rides, Spooky Skating and Halloween Treasure Hunt

Montgomery Parks has Halloween events planed in October from Halloween on Ice to hikes to train rides.

Bethesda Car Show Revs Up to Benefit Sick Kids

The Oct. 11 car show benefits The Children's Inn at National Institutes of Health, where families can stay at no cost.

Experience 20+ African Countries at Panafest

The free festival in Silver Spring will share the culture, food and music of Africa and the Caribbean.

Where Does Fillmore Rank on Billboard's List of Top 25 Music Clubs?

The venue is in the renovated shell of a former JC Penney store in downtown Silver Spring.

Contest for Emerging Songwriters to Offer 10K Prize

Local and regional artists may compete in the Bethesda Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards.

How to Get to the Maryland State Fair

Light rail, bus and parking information for the 2014 Maryland State Fair in Timonium.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': Trailer + Review

Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.