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Seussical, Donation Based Meditation Class, Date Night Dance Class and More in Montgomery County this Weekend
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.
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Gift Certificate Giveaway at SpiderSmart of Rockville
- Where: 130 Rollins Ave, Rockville
- When: Saturday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m.
- Description: Giveaway of books, and gift certificates at SpiderSmart of Rockville.
- Cost: Free
Art Exhibit: Magnolia Laurie: “with a tug and a hold”
- Where: VisArts, 155 Gibbs St, Rockville
- When: Exhibition on View: December 6, 2012 – January 9, 2013
Opening Reception: Friday, December 7 from 7–9 p.m.
Artist Talk: Sunday, December 16 from 1–2 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12–9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday: 12–5 p.m.
(Holiday Hours 12/26, 12/27, 12/28 Galleries Open 12–5 p.m.)
- Description: Magnolia Laurie’s solo exhibition in the Gibbs Street Gallery at VisArts
- Cost: Free
- Where: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda
- When: Saturday, Dec. 29, 1:30 p.m. (Check website for full performance schedule).
- Description: Dr. Seuss characters, including the Cat in the Hat, Horton, Gertrude McFuzz, and the Whos of Whoville make an appearance in the play Seussical. Best for ages 4-12.
- Cost: $12-25
- Where: Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club, 11910 Parklawn Dr,Rockville
- When: Sunday, Dec. 30, 5 p.m.
- Description: Dancing, singing, coffee, pastries, and more all available at KoffeeVous, a new social club in Rockville.
- Cost: $8
Donation Based Meditation Class
- Where: 12106 Wilkins Ave, Rockville
- When: Saturday, December 29, 10:40 a.m.
- Description: Participants help raise money for Project Haiti while partaking in a 30 minute meditation practice.
- Cost: Free
- Where: 5520 Randolph Rd Ste A, Rockville
- When: Sunday, Dec. 30, 6 p.m.
- Description: Participants learn Latin style dance from a professional instructor. Open to members and non-members of Gold's Gym.
- Cost: $25
- Where:12 Park Ave, Gaithersburg
- When: Friday, Dec. 28, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Description: Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County is having a Cat Adoption Open House at their no-kill predominantly cage-free cat shelter located in Olde Towne Gaithersburg, at 12 Park Avenue.
- Cost: Free
- Where: 11701 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg
- When: Sunday, Dec. 30, 7:30 p.m.
- Description: 2010 Southern Division AA Champions and 2011 Southern Division 2nd Place Chorus and Most Improved Chorus performs.
- Cost: Free
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
- Where: Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney
- When: Friday, Nov. 30 – Saturday, Dec. 29, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Description: The Olney Theatre Center presents Paul Morella’s solo version of a Christmas Carol.
- Cost: $26
- Where: 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington
- When: Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday, Jan. 1, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Description: More than 600,000 lights. International crèche exhibit, 18 indoor decorated trees, outdoor life-sized nativity, and live performances nightly.
- Cost: Free
Garden of Lights - Winter Walk-through Holiday Light Display
- Where:Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring
- When: Sunday through Thursday 5:30-9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 5:30-10:00pm and on New Year’s Eve until 9:00pm.
- Description: 16th annual holiday light display. Nightly musical performances by local musicians as well as refreshments and shopping.
- Cost: $25.00
17th Annual, Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival
- Where: Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg
- When: Sunday, Nov. 25 – Sunday, Dec. 30, Sun, Tues-Thurs 6-9 p.m., Fri. – Sat. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Description: 3.5 mile drive through 350 light displays, 60 of them animated.
- Cost: Monday – Thursday: $12.00, Friday – Sunday: $15.00, cash only at the gate.
The 79th Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature
- Where: Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike
- When: Friday, Dec. 21-29, Weekdays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Description: 674 miniature works of art done by 264 artists. No work is larger than 25 square inches. Many works require a magnifying glass to be able to see and appreciate the fine detail. Magnifying glasses are available for close examination. The exhibition runs through December 29.
- Cost: Free
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Gift Certificate Giveaway at SpiderSmart of Rockville!
Weekly on Saturdays at 10:00 am–2:00 pm130 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD -
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VisArts
155 Gibbs St, Rockville, MD (Rockville Town Center) -
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Imagination Stage
4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD -
KoffeeVous Karaoke & Dance
Weekly on Sundays at 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club
11910 Parklawn Dr, Rockville, MD -
Donation Based Meditation Class
12106 Wilkins Ave, Rockville, MD -
Date Night Dance Class
Weekly on Sundays at 6:00 pm–7:30 pm5520 Randolph Rd Ste A, Rockville, MD (Gold's Gym) -
Cat Adoption Open House
Weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:00 pm–8:00 pm12 Park Ave, Gaithersburg, MD (Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County) -
Harmony Express Men's Chorus
Weekly on Sundays at 7:30 pm–10:00 pm11701 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD (St. Rose of Lima Church) -
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD
