Potomac Almanac

Ongoing

Outdoor Yoga Class. Saturdays through Sept., 9-10 a.m. behind Lahinch Tavern & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. The classes are led by instructors from Blue Heron Wellness in Silver Spring and are open to people from beginner to experienced. Free. Visit www.facebook.com/ShopCabinJohn/.

“Frame the Lawyers.” Through July 29, gallery hours at Washington ArtWorks, 12276 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville. Washington ArtWorks in Rockville is hosting "Frame the Lawyers," a juried gallery exhibition of artwork by current and retired lawyers and law students in the D.C. area. Free. Visit www.washingtonartworks.org for more.

Photo Exhibit: “Vastness of Space.” Through Aug. 14, 12-4 p.m. Saturdays, 12-8 p.m. Sundays at Photoworks Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Photographers John R. Cooper and Andrew Currie partner for this exhibit. Free. Visit www.glenechophotoworks.org for more.

Call for Artwork. Through Aug. 15. Art at large Inc. in collaboration with VisArts, ArtWalk, and the Shelter Group Brightview project invite you to participate in a piece of permanent public art. There is no cost for entry; maximum of five pieces per entrant. Visit visarts.submittable.com/submit/58437 for more.

Nicole Mueller: “First Cut.” Through Aug. 21, gallery hours at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. “First Cut” is a series of works exploring collage as both medium and metaphor. Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org for more.

Gen-Y 3.0. Through Aug. 21, gallery hours at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. This exhibit features artists age 17-27. Exhibiting artists include: Sobia Ahmad, Katherine Akey, Susie Bae, Amy Berbert, Abbie Fundling, Jared Green, Ashley Ja'nae, Kern Lee, Emmanuel Mones, Richard Munaba, Angelique Nagovskaya, Raheel Raad, Yoon Sun Shin, Qin Tan, and Vivien Wise. Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org for more.

Eric Celarier: “Trash.” Through Aug. 21, gallery hours at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Eric Celarier assembles garbage to describe biological evolution in the wake of human existence. Free. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org for more.

“Turning the Page: Children’s Book Illustrations.”Through July 31, gallery hours at The Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. In addition to illustrations, the exhibition explores book design, binding, and building in a true celebration of all things picture book. Free. Visit www.strathmore.org for more.

Photo Exhibit: “Vastness of Space.” Through Aug. 14, 12-4 p.m. Saturdays, 12-8 p.m. Sundays at Photoworks Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Photographers John R. Cooper and Andrew Currie partner for this exhibit. Free. Visit www.glenechophotoworks.org for more.

Canal Boat Excursions. April-Oct., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. at Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac. Go on a 19th-century mule-drawn canal boat excursion. Hear tales of what life was like for the families who lived and worked on the canal. Tickets are $8 for adults (ages 16-61), $6 for seniors (ages 62 +), and $5 for children (ages 4-15). Call 301-767-3714 for more.

“Jumanji.” Through Aug. 28, various times at Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. When Judy and Peter find a mysterious old board game, they play it, hoping to alleviate their boredom. One live lion, an erupting volcano, and a dozen destructive monkeys later, the children are no longer bored. Tickets are $19.50. Visit www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org for more.

Exhibit: “Triple Vision.” Through Aug. 28, 12-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Glen Echo Park – Popcorn Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. The exhibition features works from Mimi Betz, Marylouise Roach, and Madeleine Schaller. For this show, they have prepared several paintings that are three visions of the same subject, and other paintings displaying their individual interests. Free. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more.

“Rising Scaffold.”Through Aug. 28, 12-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Glen Echo Park – Stone Tower Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. This site-specific installation of wire sculpture emerges from the floor of the Stone Tower Gallery to make a rising tide of dimensional linework. Free. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more.

“Movement and Balance: Abstract Drawings of an Internal Life.” Through Aug. 28, 12-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday at Glen Echo Park – Park View Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo. Each piece is an expression of an internal personal challenge that is described through a multi-layered tableau. The use of rhythm, movement and balance helps to illustrate each story. A solo exhibit by Heidi Sheppard. Free. Visit www.glenechopark.org for more.

Friday/July 29

The Chuck Brown Band. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. The Chuck Brown Band continues to keep the legacy alive by performing all your Chuck Brown and Go-Go favorites. Tickets are $25. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com or call 240-330-4500.

Friday-Sunday/July 29-31

“The Lady With the Little Dog.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda. Two strangers in 1901 Yalta, one seeking to escape his boring Moscow routine, the other in quest of a meaningful life beyond Saratov, discover what they have been searching for in each other. Tickets are $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. Visit qtclady.bpt.me or call 301-816-1023 for more.

Saturday/July 30

A Celebration of North Indian Classical Music. 7:30 p.m. at Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church, 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda. The Washington Conservatory of Music presents “A Celebration of North Indian Classical Music” featuring Tabla Maestro Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, with Ramesh Misra, and Alif Laila. Free. Visit www.washingtonconservatory.org for more.

Swing Dance. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at Glen Echo Park – Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. American Swing presents a swing dance with live music by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in the historic Spanish Ballroom. Tickets are $20. Visit www.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Live music. Tickets are $35. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com or call 240-330-4500.

Saturday-Sunday/July 30-31

Civil War Encampment. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at C&O Canal Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 1710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac. The Civil War living history encampment will offer both formal and informal programs. Visitors are invited to walk through the camp and talk to the re-enactors throughout the weekend. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/choh for more.

Sunday/July 31

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Celebration.” 9 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. Celebrate the release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Free. Call 301-986-1761 for more.

Garbage Art Workshop. 2-4 p.m. at VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Participants of all ages will make their own creation from trash and consider other artists who use discarded materials. Tickets are $5. Visit www.visartsatrockville.org.

Ballroom Dance. 3-6 p.m. at Glen Echo Park – Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Attend Mike’s Ballroom Blast – featuring Mike Surratt & the ECB playing a wide variety of dance music to include Foxtrot, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Tango, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Waltz, Swing, and more. Tickets are $10. Visit www.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222.

Merle Haggard Tribute. 7:30 p.m. at Bethesda Blues and Jazz, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. A thorough look at the music of one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Tickets are $15-30. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com or call 240-330-4500.

Monday/Aug. 1

Legomasters. 3:30 p.m. at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Children are invited to play with two large tubs of Legos. Free. Call 240-777-0690 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

Tuesday/Aug. 2

Cooking Class: Tapas. 7 p.m. at Jaleo, 7271 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda. Chef Robbie will show the proper cleaning, prep and cooking techniques for tapas featuring seasonal ingredients, including Fried Green Tomatoes with Valdeón Cheese, Gazpacho and Tomato Confit. Tickets are $75. Email christopherb@jaleo.com for more.

Wednesday/Aug. 3

Senior Movie at Montgomery: “Hook.” 10 a.m. at Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Free. Call 240-773-6728 for more.

Thursday/Aug. 4

Barefoot Puppets Present “Trickster Tales.” 10:30 a.m. at Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda. Meet Anansi the Spider and learn some of his tricks. This puppet show is for children ages 3 and older. Free. Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/bethesda.html.

Kids are Scientists Too. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive. Learn about interactive demonstrations on how the digestive system works — and make a craft to take home. Free. Visit Call 240-777-0690 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

Moonlight Movie: “The Help.” 8:30 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. A free parking lot for Glen Echo Park is located just off MacArthur Boulevard on Oxford Road, across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. Food and picnicking is permitted in the park. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Free. Visit www.gwparkwaytrustorg for more.

Friday/Aug. 5

High School String Institute Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11200 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda. The National Philharmonic High School String Institute will study and perform Mozart’s Divertimento in Bb Major, K. 137; Telemann’s Concerto for Viola in G Major; Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and Arthur Foote’s Suite in E Major. Free. Visit www.nationalphilharmonic.org for more.

Friday-Sunday/Aug. 5-7

“The Lady With the Little Dog.” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda. Two strangers in 1901 Yalta, one seeking to escape his boring Moscow routine, the other in quest of a meaningful life beyond Saratov, discover what they have been searching for in each other. Tickets are $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. Visit qtclady.bpt.me or call 301-816-1023 for more.

Saturday/Aug. 6

Draw-A-Thon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Washington ArtWorks, 12276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville. Figure models hold gesture, short and long poses over a seven-hour period. Figures rotate throughout the day. Bring your own supplies. Tickets are $30. Visit www.washingtonartworks.com for more.