Weekend Planner, May 1 – May 3 (VIDEO)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar:

Friday, May 1

Eddie Money

• Rockville Town Square Friday Night Live series of free outdoor concerts begins today with blues by The Nighthawks from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
• The Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club presents Eddie Money with two shows at 7 and 10 p.m.
• Montgomery College’s spring dance concert showcases diverse talent at 8 p.m. in Rockville
• Enjoy a family evening of Magic & Mayhem with David London at Gaithersburg’s Arts Barn at 8 p.m.
• Olney Theatre presents Carousel at 8 p.m.
• Round House Theatre in Bethesda presents Uncle Vanya at 8 p.m.
• The Lomax Project perform at AMP by Strathmore in North Bethesda at 8 p.m.
• It’s Open Mic night at Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg at 8 p.m.
• Enjoy the sounds of the Beatles at the Music Center at Strathmore with the multimedia “Tribute to the Beatles” at 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 2

• The annual Tree House Tour de Cookie Bike Ride begins at 9 a.m. at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville.
• The 25th Annual Richard S. McKernon Youth Fishing Tournament in Poolesville starts at 9 a.m. Catch some fun.
• Bring the family to the Long Branch Community Unity Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Recreation Center.
• Glen Echo’s Family Fun Day starts at 10 a.m. with the opening of the Dentzel Carousel.
• Needwood Mansion is hosting a family archaeology day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Derwood.
• The Landon School Azalea Garden Festival starts at 10 a.m. in Bethesda.
• Dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs at numerous locations in the county from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Imagination Stage’s ‘Saturday Song Circle’ features Peter and the Wolf at 10 a.m. in Bethesda.
• Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players perform at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown at 11 a.m.
• Adventure Theatre-MTC presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with performances at 11 a.m., 2 and 4:30 p.m.
• Miniature golf season opens today at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg.
• Rockville Town Square hosts their annual Fine Arts Festival this weekend. Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• the Puppet Co. presents Jack and the Beanstalk in Glen Echo Park at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Imagination Stage presents Sinbad: The Untold Tale at 1:30 and 4 p.m.
• Gaithersburg Boy Scout Troop 1760 honors four Eagle Scouts today at 4 p.m.
• The Montgomery College Rockville Dance Company presents their spring dance concert at 8 p.m.
• Olney Theatre presents two shows of the musical Carousel at 2 and 8 p.m.
• Round House Theatre in Bethesda presents Uncle Vanya at 3 p.m.
• The Psycho Killers perform at AMP by Strathmore in North Bethesda at 8 p.m.
• Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club presents the local all-female Be’la Dona band at 8 p.m.
• The National Philharmonic performs Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony with pianist Christopher Taylor at the Strathmore Music Center at 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 3

• Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad is hosting their second Rescue Run 8K road race starting at 8 a.m.
• Takoma Park 5K challenge starts at 8 a.m.
• County paper shredding and recycling event at Paint Branch High School is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burtonsville.
• The Landon School Azalea Garden Festival starts at 10 a.m. in Bethesda.
• Imagination Stage’s ‘Sunday Fun Day’ program for young children features the children’s story ‘Red Light, Green Light’ at 10 a.m.
• Adventure Theatre-MTC presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Rockville Town Square hosts the annual Fine Arts Festival this weekend. Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• the Puppet Co. presents Jack and the Beanstalk in Glen Echo Park at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Explore the diverse restaurants in Silver Spring at the ‘Taste the World in Fenton Village‘ starting at noon.
• Damascus Road Community Church hosts their ninth annual ‘Good News Event‘ at from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fairgrounds.
• The 42nd Annual Takoma Park House and Garden Tour begins at 1 p.m. at the Cady Lee Mansion.
• Pike and Rose is hosting a block party from 1 to 5 p.m. in North Bethesda. The event includes live entertainment, children’s activities, a pig roast and more fun for the whole family.
• Imagination Stage presents Sinbad: The Untold Tale at 1:30 and 4 p.m.
• The Montgomery College Rockville Dance Company presents their spring dance concert at 2 p.m.
• Olney Theatre presents the musical Carousel at 2 p.m.
• Round House Theatre in Bethesda presents Uncle Vanya at 3 p.m.
• The National Philharmonic performs Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony with pianist Christopher Taylor at the Strathmore Music Center at 3 p.m.
• Violinist Augustin Hadelich and pianist Joyce Yang perform at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington in Rockville at 7:30 p.m.
• Girma Yifrashewa performs at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club at 7:30 p.m.

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