Get Out: March 31 to April 3

Where/When: Hollywood East, April 1, 7 to 10 p.m.

Why Go: Michael Suser and Renée Tannenbaum performing with the Night & Day Combo make their monthly appearance at Hollywood East. Enjoy the restaurant's dinner specials with lively jazz.

Pricing: No cover.



Where/When: Downtown Silver Spring (Fenton St. and Ellsworth St.), April 2, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Why Go: It’s free and you didn’t hear it from us, but we may need to celebrate a little more to coax spring fully out of its shell  (yes, spring is a turtle in this metaphor). Enjoy J-Pop music, an arts and crafts market, and embarrass yourself in Karoake.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: 4218 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD 20895 (Gary Rosenthal Collection) April 2 - 16. Gallery hours: Wed. to Fri. from 6 to 9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Why Go: A new gallery in Kensington, the Howard Avenue Arts Incubator, will debut with its first photography exhibition “Looking In, Looking Through.” Featured photographers include George DeBuchananne, Beth Koller, Peter Manzelli, Dave Mullen, Mario Ramos, Judy Saunders, Coriolana Simon, Jerry Weinstein, Doug Wolters, and curator Jim Auerbach.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: 10814 Kenilworth Ave, Garrett Park, MD 20895 (Garrett Park Town Hall),  April 3, 2:00 p.m.

Why Go: Kensington cancer survivor Paul Schutte’s play about a cancer support group will be performed by two survivors and a bevy of local actors. Donations will be accepted and will benefit Washington DC’s April 30 through May 1 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Pricing: Free, donations accepted.

Forward DC

Where/When: March 30 through April 3, various locations and times (see website for venue details)

Why Go: It’s not everyday that both an well-established and cutting edge electronic music and culture festival comes to your backdoor, but today is that day. Events will include artistic installations, concerts and workshops.

Pricing: Varies per event, see site.