Weekend Planner (Photos & Video)

Two art exhibits at the Strathmore Mansion galleries are on display now through March 2. The first explores the intersection of technology and art including sculpture by Chris Bathgate and interactive displays. The second smaller exhibit in the Invitational Gallery explores the differences between craft and art. Attend the free, non-ticketed opening reception Jan. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, adults may enjoy a guided tour of the exhibits at 1 p.m. This is a free program.

Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? Montgomery Parks is offering many options, see Holiday Weekend Programs at Montgomery Parks.

Here are some of our other weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar. (For area Farmers Markets, locations and hours can be found on our events calendar .

Friday, January 17

• the Puppet Co. presents Tales of Beatrix Potter for children in Glen Echo Park at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
• Opening Reception for two art exhibits at Strathmore Mansion from 7 to 9 p.m.
• Adventure Theatre performance of Miss Nelson in Missing opens at 7 p.m.in Glen Echo Park
• Enjoy an evening of Contra Dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners welcome.
• Montgomery Playhouse production of Blame it on Beckett continues at 8 p.m. at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg.

Saturday, January 18

• Flea Market at the county fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Gaithersburg
• Strathmore is offering a class “Wired In” with information on using social media outlets to reach bigger audeinces.
• Enjoy a parent-child drop in art class at the Candy Corner Studio in Glen Echo Park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Adventure Theatre performances of Miss Nelson in Missing opens at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.in Glen Echo Park
• the Puppet Co. presents Tales of Beatrix Potter for children in Glen Echo Park at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Crowded Streets performs at Fillmore at 7 p.m.
• Montgomery Playhouse production of Blame it on Beckett continues at 8 p.m. at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg.
• BlackRock Center for the Arts presents the 9 Songwriters Series showcasing musicians from around our region at 8 p.m.
• The National Philharmonic preforms pieces by Mozart, Back and Schubert at the Music Center at Strathmore at 8 p.m. Children age 7 to 17 are free.
• Swing dance at the Glen Echo Park’s Spanish Ballroom from 8 to midnight. All ages and beginners welcome.
• Montgomery Playhouse production of Blame it on Beckett continues at 8 p.m. at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg.

Sunday, January 19

• Flea Market at the county fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Gaithersburg
• Children ages 3 – 4 with a parent or guardian explore art at Artful Sundays at the Arts Barn.
• Adventure Theatre performances of Miss Nelson in Missing opens at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.in Glen Echo Park
• the Puppet Co. presents Tales of Beatrix Potter for children in Glen Echo Park at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Artist Reception at the JCC of Greater Washington Art Gallery exhibit of works by Jehudith (Diti) Lean from 2 to 4 p.m.
• Montgomery Playhouse production of Blame it on Beckett continues at 2 p.m. at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg.
• Learn to dance the Tango at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park from 2:45 to 6 p.m. Beginning and intermediate lesson is available.
• Sandy Spring Museum Masters of Music Concert Series continues with Rhoda Jeng and Pei Lu playing the piano and cello.
• The School of Rock Silver Spring provides an evening of rock and roll at Fillmore at 4:30 p.m.
• Waltz the evening away with the Waltz Dance at Glen Echo Park from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Beginners are welcome

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