It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit, bars and restaurants to explore, and arts and entertainment choices.
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Where/When: 6-8p.m. June 2 at Veteran’s Park, Woodmont and Norfolk Ave.
Why Go: This week’s free summer concert will feature the sounds of blues musician Tom Principato.
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Pricing: free
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Where/When: 7:30p.m. June 3 at Shirley Povich Field at Cabin John Regional Park
Why Go: Bethesda’s own collegiate baseball team, the Big Train, will open their season with a game against the Baltimore Red Birds.
Pricing: Regular tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for kids 6-12. Check out Big Train’s website for more info.
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Where/When: 11a.m.-4p.m. at Woodmont Ave. and Elm Street
Why Go: This outdoor children’s festival is sure to be a great outing for the whole family. Geared for kids 12 and under, the festival will feature live entertainment, hands-on creative activities, face painters, roving performers, and balloonists.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: noon-7p.m. June 4 and 5 at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. in Glen Echo
Why Go: This festival is in its 31st year and celebrates traditional folk music. This year, over 450 performers will participate. The festival features folk music, dance and traditional crafts.
Pricing: free
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Where/When: noon to 6p.m. Wednesday-Saturday at the Artery Plaza Gallery, 7200 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda
Why Go: Check out the work of finalists in the Bethesda Painting Awards, Bethesda’s annual juried art competition.
Pricing: free
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