Welcome to our Weekend Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, July 28-30.
Friday, July 28
Bethesda Outdoor Movies: Bethesda’s 19th annual outdoor movie series begins July 28, as the film Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, will be played on the corner of Norfolk and Auburn avenues. Admission is free, and the movie begins at 9 p.m.
Charley Prime Foods opening: At 4 p.m., the Gaithersbur-Germantown Chamber introduces a new restaurant, Charley Prime Foods with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A modern American restaurant, featuring steaks and pasta, Charley Prime Foods is located on the Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg.
Jam session: Every Friday, musicians and listeners alike are invited to join Riverworks board director Brian Jamison in a free-to-all musical assembly. The event is located at the local farmers market in Poolesville.
Saturday, July 29
Summer Market: The Family Room is hosting a community market in Laytonsville on July 29, as vendors will be sharing and promoting local products to fellow Marylanders. Lasting from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., customers can purchase food, flowers and other items.
Saving the Trees: Invasive plant species have slowly crept into Maryland over the years, which has damaged the ecosystem across the state. Therefore, nearly every week, volunteers in the Montgomery Parks’ Weed Warriors program help remove non-native species from local habitats. Montgomery Parks says volunteers have logged over 125,000 hours of service since 1999.
Farmers Market: A tradition since 2005, Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring plays host to one of the largest farmers markets in the state. Starting at 9 a.m., over 45 farmers and producers market their products to a bustling crowd. Oysters, jams, fresh fruits and more are all featured.
Sunday, July 30
Nate the Great: The popular book comes to life with an on-stage performance at the Imagination Stage in Bethesda. With singing and dancing, the event is best for children ages 5 to 11.
Afro Latina and Arts Festival: Celebrating Caribbean, Latin and African culture, the festival will be located at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring. From 1-9 p.m., live music will be performed by local and international artists, along with dancing lessons from instructors. Free admission.
Fela musical: The award winning musical Fela will be performed at the Olney Theater Center at 2 p.m. Set in 1978 Nigeria, musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti uses his final show to tell his story of persistence through Afrobeat and dancing. The Tony Award winning musical will be performed all weekend, and tickets can be purchased through this link.
