We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Aug. 24-26

Got weekend plans?

Sunday is your last chance to see Adventure Theatre’s world-premeire production of Tinker Bell in Glen Echo Park.

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County for Aug. 24-26:

Friday, Aug. 24 

Outdoor Film Festival: Black Panther The 22nd annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival continues through Sunday, Aug. 24-26 at Strathmore. The free event raises funds for NIH Children’s Charities and includes music, food and children’s activities. At dusk the night’s film is screened.  Strathmore lawn, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. filmfestnih.org. Free.

Kirk Whalum with Zahara  The club will be filled with the soulful sound of tenor saxophonist Kirk Whalum joined by Zahara. Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. Bethesda Jazz & Blues Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda. bbjlive.com. $59.50-$79.50.

Contra Dance Contra dance is a type of folk dance for all ages and a social dance.  You do not need to bring a partner. There is a beginner’s lesson from 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm which is included in the price of admission. Aug. 24 from 7:30-11:30 p.m. in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. 7300 MacArthur Boulevard. glenechopark.org $10. (Contra dance flyer)

Saturday, Aug. 25

Outdoor Film Festival: Lion King The 22nd annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival continues through Sunday, Aug. 24-26 at Strathmore. The free event raises funds for NIH Children’s Charities and includes music, food and children’s activities. At dusk, the night’s film is screened.  Strathmore lawn, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. filmfestnih.org. Free.

Tinker Bell  Directed by Nick Olcott, this adaptation for the stage by Patrick Flynn tells the story of Peter Pan from Tinker Bell’s point of view. Recommended for all ages. Through Aug. 26 at Adventure Theater at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo. adventuretheatre-mtc.org. $19.50.

MBT Gaithersburg Open House Meet Metropolitan Ballet Theatre staff and faculty and learn about fall classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, contemporary and more. Many disciplines have free sample classes scheduled during the open house. Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. Metropolitan Ballet Theatre Studios, 220 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. mbtdance.org. (event flyer)

MBT Clarksburg Open House Meet Metropolitan Ballet Theatre staff and faculty and learn about fall classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and more. Many disciplines have free sample classes scheduled during the open house. Aug. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. Metropolitan Ballet Theatre Academy, Gateway Center Drive, Suite 200, Clarksburg. mbtdance.org. (event flyer)

BlackRock Art Exhibits  Two exhibits are currently on display. The Kay Gallery exhibit titled Transcolorations includes works by Jon Malis which explore how computers interpret color. The Natural Abstractions solo show by Julius Kassovic is on display in the Terrace Gallery. Both exhibits continue through Aug. 25. Both Malis and Kassovic will discuss their work and lead a gallery tour Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. blackrockcenter.org. Free.

Leela James  R&B singer Leela James performs two sets with selections from her new album ‘Did it for Love’. Aug. 25 at 7 & 10 p.m. Bethesda Jazz & Blues Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda. bbjlive.com. $65.50-$88.

Swing Dance American Swing dance is the family of dances that developed to the musical style that began with the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s.  There is a beginner swing lesson from 8-9 p.m. Aug. 25 from 8 p.m. – midnight. in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. 7300 MacArthur Boulevard. glenechopark.org $20.

Sunday, Aug. 26

Outdoor Film Festival: Wonder Woman The 22nd annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival continues through Sunday, Aug. 24-26 at Strathmore. The free event raises funds for NIH Children’s Charities and includes music, food and children’s activities. At dusk the night’s film is screened.  Strathmore lawn, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. filmfestnih.org. Free.

Argentine Tango Dance & Lessons  The first lesson is a Tango lesson at 6:30 p.m. and the second lesson is a Milonga lesson at 7:30 p.m. These lessons are multi-level so anyone is encouraged to attend. A social dance follows the lessons and runs until 11 p.m. Aug. 26 from 6:30 – 11 p.m. in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park. 7300 MacArthur Boulevard. glenechopark.org $15.

Contra & Square Dance Contra dance is a type of folk dance for all ages and a social dance in the most literal sense.  You do not need to bring a partner. Experienced and new dancers will find a warm and welcoming community. Most evenings feature a variety of traditional American contras and two waltzes, plus occasional squares, circle mixers, or other couple dances, all performed to energetic live music with skilled and enthusiastic callers from all over the country.  There is a beginner’s orientation session at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park. 7300 MacArthur Boulevard. glenechopark.org $10.

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