Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: April 14
Wondering what's going on this weekend? We've got a great listing of what to do, see and go to.
Where/When: Veterans Plaza (Fenton St & Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD), April 16, 10 a.m.
Why Go: A rock concert, for kids, by kids - sponsored by the School of Rock. There will be other kid-friendly merchandise and crafts.
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Pricing: Free
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Where/When: April 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brookside Gardens,
Why Go: While its not on actual Earth Day, you can celebrate the planet just as well with nature walks, helping out with a gardening project and making arts and crafts. For all ages.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: April 17, all day, Howard Ave & Fawcett St, Kensington, MD 20895
Why Go: Books, books and more books. If you’re a book-lover or even have a passing interest in the written word, you’ll want to check out this festival, with readings, live music, and books all of types for sale. Patch will also be there.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 1041 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, April 16, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Why Go: Want a big easter egg hunt for the kids but didn’t get the lottery for the White House Egg Hunt? Grace Episcopal Church will be hosting a massive, 2,500 egg-strong hunt on their grounds this week. The events include face painting, games and of course a visit from the big fluffy one himself.
Pricing: Free
The Last Full Measure: Civil War Photographs
Where/When: Library of Congress, South Gallery, 2nd Floor, Thomas Jefferson Building, Hours, Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Why Go: As the Civil War began, photography’s popularity grew. This exhibition, from the person collection of the Liljenquist family, includes portraits from both sides of the battle lines.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: April 15, 6:30 p.m., Museum of Natural History
Why Go: It’s Latin, its jazz, but its also at home. Head to the Natural History Museum downtown for the performance of John Santos sextet or stream it at home as a live webcast.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: April 14 through 16, 8 p.m. and April 17, 2p.m., Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center) , 51 Mannakee St, Rockville
Why Go: The classic Shakesperean play comes to life at Montgomery College for five nights.
Pricing: $10 regular admission, $8 for seniors and students
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