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Get Out: Ideas for the Weekend

Check out these picks to make the most of your time off.

Welcome back to the "Get Out" weekend planner, where Patch provides five picks for unique weekend happenings in and around Bethesda. Know of something we missed? Tell us in the comments section or post your event to our events calendar.

1.

Where/When:  6-9p.m. June 10 at downtown Bethesda art galleries

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Why Go: It’s the second Friday of the month, and that means Bethesda galleries will keep their doors open late for the monthly Art Walk event. Bonus: Art Walk tours are back this month! Meet at the Bethesda Metro at 6:30 for a guided group walking tour.

Pricing: free

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2. 

Where/When: 8p.m. June 10 at the

Why Go: Get the chance to see this Tony and Emmy award winner of “Princess Bride” and “Criminal Minds” fame take the stage to perform music. He’ll be accompanied by Paul Ford on piano.

Pricing: $35-$78

3.) 

Where/When: 10a.m.-5p.m. June 11 on Norfolk Avenue between Fairmont and St. Elmo Avenues

Why Go: Shop for paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more with 25 local and regional vendors at this outdoor festival. There will also be live entertainment.

Pricing: Free

4.

Where/When: 9a.m.-2p.m. June 11 at the Shoppes of Bethesda, between Hampden Lane and Elm Street

Why Go: This family-friendly carnival fest will feature sno-cones, clowns, a unicyclist and juggler, and a magic show. Plus, is will benefit Bethesda Cares, a great local group that supports the homeless and families in need.

Pricing: $20.11 per family or a donation of non-perishable food items

5.

Where/When: 10a.m.-3p.m. June 11 at the

Why Go:  Get tips from local jazz singer and 2009 Strathmore Artist in Residence Lena Seikaly on how to scat sing during this adult education jazz singing intensive session.

 Pricing: $60


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