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Get Out: Ideas for the Weekend

Check out our picks for the weekend in Bethesda.

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.

Know of more fun events going on? Let us know in the comments section.

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Where/When: 6-9p.m. Friday at 1 Bethesda Metro Center

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Why Go:  Check out this free outdoor dance concert series featuring live music.

Pricing: free

2.

Where/When: 3-4p.m. Saturday at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo

Why Go: The Washington Conservatory will present an introduction to music for kids featuring the magic tricks of Musico the Magnificent.

Pricing: $10

3. CAPITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Where/When: Various times and locations through July 24. Visit www.capitalfringe.org for more information.

Why Go: Check out the work of unique performing artists at locations throughout Washington, D.C.  The acts include a by local youth actors in the G&S Youth Company.

Pricing: varies; G&S Youth Company performance is $17

4.

Where/When: Gudelsky Gallery Suite, open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibit kicks off Saturday.

Why Go: Check out the works of four local artists, completed in residence at Strathmore.

Pricing: Free

5. OPEN DOOR READING

Where/When: 2p.m. Sunday at the

Why Go: Poets Elisavietta Ritchie, Ellen Aronofsky Cole & Kimberly Becker will read their work.

Pricing: free


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