Rockville Little Theatre will close its 67th season with an adaptation of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Taking place in rural 1930s Alabama, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” details the story of a poor black man accused of rape. Being a staple in classrooms all over the country, the directors and producers at Rockville Little Theatre have secured a grant from the Montgomery County Arts and Humanities Council that will be used to subsidize a special, reduced-price, school day matinee for local middle and high school students. The play will run April 24-May 3 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville. Evening performances are at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and students. Visit www.rlt-online.org. Photo by Ken Kemp
Friday/April 24
Rummage Sale. 9 a.m-8 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac. Visit http://www.stjamespotomac.org.
#SoCozyKid Styling Event. 2 p.m. at Make Meaning, 4809 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda. Children’s hair product company So Cozy is looking for their next “So Cozy Kid.” Children may have their hair styled, be photographed professionally and participate in other activities. Free. RSVP with SoCozyMD@hs-pr.com.
Opening Reception. 7-9 p.m. at Gibbs Street Gallery, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Artist Stephanie Garmey will discuss her new exhibition, “Edge of the Forest,” an exploration of travel and memory. Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org/galleries/gibbs-street-gallery.
Veteran Art Exhibit and Performance. 7-9 p.m. at Chevy Chase Cars, 7725 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Participants in the Combat Paper art workshop will display their work and the “Warrior Writers” will perform spoken word. Free. Call 908-725-2110.
“Roaring ’20s Speakeasy.” 8 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda. Jazz vocalist Michael Mwenso will be joined “The Shakes.” Tickets are $10-14. Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com.
April 24-May 3
“To Kill a Mockingbird.” Various times at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville. The classic play set in Alabama during the great depression dealing with race and politics will close the Rockville Little Theatre’s 67th season. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and students. Visit www.rlt-online.org.
Saturday/April 25
Rummage Sale. 9 a.m-8 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac. Visit http://www.stjamespotomac.org.
Amazing Amphibians. 12-4 p.m. at Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Children are invited to visit the wetlands, meet tadpoles, and engage in frog-themed arts and crafts. Tickets are $5. www.montgomeryparks.org.
Bug Bonanza. 1-4 p.m. at Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring. Visit the nature center’s insect “hotel” and get an up-close look at a honeybee hive. Free. Visit www.montgomeryparks.org.
Adult Pastel Class. 2-3 p.m. at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave. #E, Bethesda. In honor or Artist Loriann Signori’s exhibit “a quiet suspension of time,” 15 artists may take a pastel painting class. Free. Visit www.bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b.
An Evening with Julie Andrews. 5:30 p.m. at The Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, Rockville. “The Sound of Music” actress Julie Andrews will attend the Strathmore’s 10th anniversary Spring Gala. The evening will include a Q&A and discussion. Gala ticket packages can be purchased by contacting The Sorelle Group at 202-248-1930 or Strathmore@sorellegroup.com. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Saturday-Sunday/April 25-26
VisArts Family Workshop. 2 p.m. at VisArts Rockville, 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Use under-glaze to decorate a ceramic 6 x 6 plate. Tuition is $15. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org.
Sunday/April 26
Book Talk. 11 a.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation, 11825 Seven Locks Road, Potomac. Dr. Benjamin Ginsburg, professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University will discuss his latest book, “How the Jews Defeated Hitler.” Free. Contact library@bethsholom.org for more.
Jazz Brunch. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dawson’s Market, 225 N Washington St., Rockville. Find an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with hot bar, salad bar, bagel and lox station and more. The Howie Jung Trio will provide live music. Tickets are $14.99 for adults, $6.99 for kids 4-10, and free for children 3 and under. Visit www.dawsonsmarket.com.
Paws in the Park. 12-4 p.m. at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. The 17th annual Paws in the Park event will feature a one-mile dog walk, pet contests, vendors, micro-chipping, rabies shots, food, music, and more. Tickets purchased online are $20 for individuals and $45 for families (3 or more related people). Onsite tickets are $25 and $55. Visit www.mchumane.org/paws15.shtml.
Author Reading. 2 p.m. at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda. Barbara Klein Moss reads from “The Language of Paradise,” and Judith Bowles will read from “The Gatherer.” Reception and book signing to follow. Free. Visit www.writer.org.
Book Talk. 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 12089 Rockville Pike. Anthony Pitch will discuss his book, “Our Only Crime was Being Jewish.” Free. Email anthonypitch39@gmail.com.
Productive Aging Award Dinner. 5:30 p.m. at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville. Actor and director Alan Alda and his wife, photographer and write Arlene Alda are scheduled to be honored with the Sylvia Blajwas Productive Aging Award by the Jewish Council for the Aging. Sylvia Greenberg will also be honored. Tickets start at $300 per individual. Visit www.accessjca.org.