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Labor Day BBQ, Tea Dance, Pie Contest and More Near Bethesda and Chevy Chase This Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

  • Where: Bethesda Central Farm Market, 7600 Arlington Rd. (at Old Georgetown Road), Bethesda.
  • When: Sunday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m.
  • Description: Central Farm Markets is hosting its fourth annual Bake Bethesda a Pie contest at Bethesda Central Farm Market. The pie contest is open to amateur bakers only, and the contest is free to enter.
  • Cost: Free.

Labor Day Tea Dance at Dance Bethesda

  • Where: Dance Bethesda, 8227 Woodmont Ave., Suite 2A, Bethesda.
  • When: Monday, Sept. 2., 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
  • Description: Dance lovers are invited to dance to a mix of Latin, ballroom and swing music, enjoy tasty treats and meet and mingle with a fun group of dancers.
  • Cost: $5.

Labor Day Neighborhood Barbecue at Dawson's Market

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  • Where: Dawson’s Market, 225 N. Washington St., Rockville.
  • When: Monday, Sept. 2, noon to 4 p.m.
  • Description: Family-style Barbecue with all the fixings plus beer and wine on the patio. 

Healthy Labor Day Barbecue

  • Where: 12028 Cherry Hill Rd., Silver Spring.
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 31.
  • Description: Patrons are invited to stop by the produce department to sample some delicious (and healthy) barbecue options and summer salads.
  • Cost: Free.

Monarch Fiesta Day

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  • Where: Black Hill Visitor Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds.
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m.
  • Description: Monarch tagging and release, tours of the Monarch Way station, migration activity, photo opportunity, insect hunt, movie, story time, crafts and more.
  • Cost: Free.

Your Fortunate Eyes: Photographs by Rudi Weissenstein

  • Where: JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville.
  • When: Sunday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m.
  • Description: Every negative in Weissenstein’s collection is a testament to Israel—the atmosphere, the spirit and the people.
  • Cost: Free.

Famous Dave’s Free Rib-Tasting

  • Where: Home Depot, 21010 Frederick Rd., Germantown
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m.
  • Description: After the success of the first rib tasting held last weekend, Famous Dave’s invites rib lovers to enjoy the eatery's award-winning ribs with its second free rib tasting in preparation for the grand opening of the brand new Germantown location. 
  • Cost: Free.

Rockville Adoption Event: Annie's Orphans

  • Where: 1306 E. Gude Dr., Rockville.
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m.
  • Description: At Annie’s Orphans adoption event, fill out an application to be approved to take a new furry pet home that day.
  • Cost: Free.

ATMTC Open House 2013-14

  • Where: Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. (Glen Echo Park), Glen Echo.
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m.
  • Description: Class demonstrations, readings, open rehearsals, face painting, crafts, activities, promos, giveaways, Teo the magician, taste testing and more.
  • Cost: Free.

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