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Get Out: Ideas for the Weekend

Check out our picks for the weekend in Bethesda.

The weekend is here again, and we’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out 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.

1. OUTDOOR CONCERT FINALE AT VETERAN’S PARK

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Where/When: 6-8p.m. Thursday at Veteran’s Park, Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues

Why Go:  Last week’s outdoor performance was re-scheduled due to the heat, so tonight will be your last chance to catch the Bethesda Urban Partnership’s summer concert series in Veteran’s Park this summer. This week’s performers? Invitation.

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Pricing: free

2. BETHESDA OUTDOOR MOVIES

Where/When: 9p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Norfolk and Auburn Avenues

Why Go: Ongoing through Saturday! Check out a showing of The King’s Speech on Thursday, Rocky on Friday, and The Social Network on Saturday.

Pricing: free

3. CELEBRATE BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE RESTAURANT WEEK -- AGAIN

Where/When: Participating Bethesda and Chevy Chase restaurants through Sunday

Why Go: Participating restaurants are extending Bethesda-Chevy Chase restaurant week through July 31! Get the delicious deals while they last.

Pricing: Dinners are $25-30 and lunches are $12-$15 at participating restaurants.

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Where/When: 2-6p.m. Saturday at SPAGnVOLA Chocolatier, 360 Main Street in Gaithersburg

Why Go: Learn about the chocolate-making process on this sweet factory tour. Includes chocolate tasting!

Pricing: free; registration required

Where/When: 7:30p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 1:30p.m. Sunday at

Why Go: If you missed it last weekend, check out this musical comedy staged by the Washington area’s only all-youth run, non-profit theater company. Don’t forget to before you go.

Pricing: Visit WST’s website for pricing information.


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