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Weekend Best Bets: Kids Euro, Artomatic Potomac, STREB Extreme, Side Yards, Pumpkins, Chili & Beer Fests great music and more!
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
Artomatic at Potomac Park is a 5 week festival by artists for everyone featuring a variety of arts, performances, music, workshops and seminars. For info
Kids Euro Festival is like taking a trip to Europe without a passport with free activities, performances, concerts, workshops, movies and more at various locations all weekend. For info
Fairfax Art Screen a 2 day festival of films about the arts and artists with various programs, screenings and free interactive learning and hands on activities for kids. For info
The DC Big Flea & Antiques at the Dulles Expo Center this weekend is 600 booths of affordable collectibles it’s like an amazing treasure hunt. For info
George Mason Center for the Arts has Shanghai Acrobatics of the People’s Republic of China a various times this weekend. For info
Howard County Crafts Spectacular at the Fairgrounds is 3 days of a variety of overt 250 arts and artisans, with entertainment food and more. For info
STREB Extreme Actions: SEA a thrill company with daring, death-defying performances combining dance, extreme sports and Hollywood-style stunts with shows Fri and Sat. For info
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville presents Shrek The Musical great family entertainment at various showtimes this weekend. For info
Sat., Nov. 5:
Novemberfest at Rustico in Alexandria is a block party celebration will feature great beers, food, music and more. For info
Fall Pumpkin Village Leesburg Animal Park is a family day of rides, activities, food, maze, crafts, animals and more. For info
Mount Vernon Horses & Hounds Day invites you and your 4-legged friend for a day of revolutionary entertainment and faux fox hunt. For info
Side Yards at Yards Park is a sideshow extravaganza of quirky amusements and performers from juggling, magicians, fire breathing, music and more. For info
Bloomindale Chili Challenge on North Capitol St is a family friendly with games, food, contests, music and more. For info
Sykesville Chili and Beer Festival with music, food, crafters and fun for the family. For info
American Indian Heritage Day in St. Leondard, Md., is a cultural celebration through music, dance, arts & crafts, food, vendors and more. For info
First Saturday: Holiday Open House in downtown Frederick has shopping, rides, food and more. For info
National Theatre has Jon Sands - Slam Poetry for Kids with 2 shows. For info
Saturday Night:
The Birchmere hosts Pat McGee Band’s 20 Year Reunion. For info
DAR Constitution Hall has Keith Sweat, Mint Condition. For info
The Hamilton its Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band. For info
The Weinberg has bluegrass with Seldom Scene and Steep Canyon Rangers. For info
BlackRock Center for the arts has cross rhythms of harpist Edmar Castaneda. For info
Rams Head On Stage has singer-songwriter Griffin House. For info
Sun., Nov 6:
First Sunday Arts Festival in Annapolis is a street fest, arts and crafts fair, entertainment and music venue all rolled into one and fit for the family. For info
Winterbrook Farms Fall Fest in Frederick has its last to enjoy great farm, family fun with rides, maze, food and more. For info
Cox Farms Fall Festival in Centreville features great family fun with rides, activities, music, food and spooktacular fun. For info
Kennedy Center has Hip Hop Culture: Fine Lines, Paint Jam graffiti, street art celebration and Cloak & Dagger B-boy challenge. For info
Fireflies in Alexandria features a Bluegrass Brunch. For info
Jammin Java has an Acoustic Sunday Matinee w/ Callaghan & Tommy Landry. For info
Sunday Night:
The Birhmere presents singer-songwriter Joshua Radin. For info
U Street Music Hall has The Boxer Rebellion. For info
The Hamilton has singer-songwriter Griffin House. For info
Maryland Live Casino has country crooner John Michael Montgomery. For info
The State Theatre has latin rock with Mon Laferte. For info
The Strathmore presents Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker. For info
Bethesda Blues & Jazz has cajun-blues of Tab Benoit. For info
Blues Alley has only late show tickets for Jonathan Butler. For info
Verizon Center presents Maxwell and Mary J. Blige: King + Queen of Hearts Tour. For info
