Potomac Weekend Fun: July 31-Aug. 9
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Potomac Weekend Fun: July 31-Aug. 9

The Fillmore is a music venue in Silver Spring, Md.

The Fillmore is a music venue in Silver Spring, Md. Photo Courtesy of The Fillmore

Friday/July 31

The Songs of Johnny Mercer. 8 p.m. at the AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda. Linda Purl from “The Office” and award-winning recording artist Lee Lessack sing their way through the music of Johnny Mercer. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. Tickets $35-45. Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com/live-shows.

The Skip Castro Band Concert. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Enjoy a night of swing, blues and rock n’ roll with celebrated blues artists The Skip Castro Band. Tickets are $15. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com/.

Deftones. 9 p.m. at The Fillmore, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Doors open at 8 p.m. Sacramento-based alternative metal band perform live. Tickets start at $47.50. Visit www.fillmoresilverspring.com.

Johnny and the Head Hunters. 9 p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Ages 21 and over are welcome to spend the evening listening to bluesy rock ‘n’ roll. Doors open at 6 p.m. $7 admission. Visit www.villainandsaint.com/shows/.

Saturday/Aug. 1

Pottery Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda. Clearance sale from Kiln Club of Washington. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. Free. Visit www.kilnclubwdc.com.

Storytelling by Janice Curtis Greene. 1-2 p.m. at Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Janice Curtis Greene is an accomplished storyteller who tells African, African American and Multicultural stories. The event is sponsored by The Friends of the Library, Davis Chapter. Free. Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/davis.html or contact sonha.mason@montgomerycountymd.gov

“Little Patuxent Review” Launch. 7-9 p.m. at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. Editors and writers published in Little Patuxent Review celebrate the release of the new issue. Readings will be followed by a reception. Free. Visit www.writer.org.

“Too Marvelous for Words: The Songs of Johnny Mercer” Concert. 8 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda. Linda Purl and Lee Lessack pay tribute to Georgia musician Johnny Mercer. Tickets are $35-45. Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com.

Dance Night. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. This dance party features musical guests Anson Funderburgh, Mark Hummel, and Little Charlie with Golden State-Lone Star. Tickets are $20. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

Aug. 1-Sept. 30

Seasonal Walk. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at Safeway, Downtown Silver Spring, 909 Thayer Ave. Walk the sidewalk trails through residential and retail areas of Silver Spring and into Takoma Park. Follow either the 5 km or the 10 km routes. Trails suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Free. Register at www.sugarloafers.org.

Sunday/Aug. 2

Geared Up Benefit Concert & Fashion Show. 1 p.m. at The Fillmore, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $13 admission. Visit www.fillmoresilverspring.com.

Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m. (workshop), 3:30-6 p.m. (dance) at Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Music performed by Mountain Air. No partner required. Admission is $10. Visit www.WaltzTimeDances.org or contact Joan Koury at 301-634-2222.

The Ladies of Rhythm and Blues Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. The concert features singers Maxine Brown, Baby Washington, The Jewels and Shirleta Settles. Tickets are $35. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. 8 p.m. at The Fillmore, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Listen to ‘90s hip-hop music. $38 admission. Visit www.fillmoresilverspring.com.

“Closer Than Ever.” 8-9:30 p.m. at Walt Whitman High School, 7100 Whittier Blvd., Bethesda. Produced by Ophiuchus Rising, a pre-professional theater company comprised of students from Walt Whitman. Adults $15, students $10. Visit www.whitmandrama.com or email whitmandrama@gmail.com.

Monday-Friday/Aug. 3-7

ExtendYoga Kids Camp: World Yoga Tour. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at extendYoga. 12106 Wilkins Ave., Bethesda. Kids ages 5-9 will have the opportunity to learn yoga and about other cultures. $200 per child. Visit www.extendyoga.com, email info@extendyoga.com or call 301-881-3320.

Wednesday/Aug. 5

Open Mic Night hosted by Chris Brooks. 8-11 p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Sign up to perform at this rock ‘n’ roll music hall or sit back and enjoy listening to undiscovered talent. Free admission. Visit www.villainandsaint.com/shows/.

Thursday/Aug. 6

Celebration of Clash by Night. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street. Hear readings from a poetry anthology inspired by The Clash’s “London Calling” album. Free. Visit www.writer.org.

Outlaws Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. The Outlaws on their “Rockin’ Country Tour” featuring Blackhawk. Tickets are $40. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

Oxymorons. 8 p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Classic rock band with bluesy, New Orleans sound. Doors open at 6 p.m. $7 admission. Visit www.villainandsaint.com/shows/.

The Gibson Brothers Concert. 8 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda. The bluegrass group has received awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association. Tickets are $35-60. Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com.

Machine Gun Kelly. 8 p.m. at The Fillmore, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Rapper and songwriter MGK performs. $33 admission. Visit www.fillmoresilverspring.com.

The Gibson Brothers. 8 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda. The five-member Gibson Brothers band will perform bluegrass classics and original pieces. Tickets are $35. Visit www.ampybystrathmore.com.

Friday/Aug. 7

Evening Stream Splash and Campfire. 6-7:30 p.m. at Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd. Bring your own hot dogs to the campfire. S’mores are provided. Wear closed-toe shoes to explore the stream. Ages 4 and up. $6 per person. Visit www.LocustGroveNature.org.

Fine Artists in Residence Class of 2015 Exhibition Opening Reception. 7-9 p.m. at The Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Featured artists will include painters, sculptors, printmakers and photographers. Free. Visit https://www.strathmore.org.

A Bandhouse Gigs Tribute to Jimi Hendrix. 7:30 p.m. at The Fillmore, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Listen to over 40 artists pay tribute to iconic musician Jimi Hendrix. $30-$33 admission. Visit www.fillmoresilverspring.com.

Albert Lee Concert. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Lee features Cindy Cashdollar and Dave Chappell/Johnny Neel Band in this concert. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

Emily Skinner. 8 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda. Musical theatre actress and singer Emily Skinner performs “Broadway Her Way.” Tickets are $35-45. Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com.

Comic Book Colors. 9 p.m at Villain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Grateful Dead tribute band. Doors open at 6 p.m. $10 admission. Visit www.villainandsaint.com/shows/.

Saturday/Aug. 8

The Psychedelic Furs and The Church. 8 p.m. at The Fillmore, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Spend an evening listening to ‘80s-inspired alternative rock. $37.50 admission. Visit www.fillmoresilverspring.com.

“New World Order” Concert. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. A variety of musicians play together. Tickets are $25. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

Vi-Kings. 9 p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Classic rock cover band. Doors open at 6 p.m. $10 admission. Visit www.villainandsaint.com/shows/.

Sunday/Aug. 9

Miss Intercontinental USA 2015. 6:30 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. A pageant promotes the Miss Intercontinental title. Tickets are $50-100. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com.