Fun Fridays, 7/25
The main entrance of the National Museum of the American Indian (Photo courtesy of National Geographic)
Have a great weekend!
DC
Friday, 7/25
NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC, Jamie Coon, a member of the Creek and Seminole tribes, performs a blend of soulful rhythms and pop melodies with guitarists Rafael Barajas and Eric Sampson. 5:30 p.m., Outdoor Welcome Plaza, National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth and Independence SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
Saturday, 7/26
RHYTHM AND BLUES CONCERT, Let it Flow and Dazz Band perform. 8 p.m., Fort Dupont Park, Minnesota Avenue and Randle Circle SE. Free. 202-426-5961.
Sunday, 7/27
AFRICAN DIASPORA FILMS,” Susana Baca: Memoria Viva,” 11 a.m.; “Sara Gomez: An Afro-Cuban Filmmaker,” noon;” Cape Verde: My Love,” 2 p.m.; “As Old as My Tongue,” 4 p.m., National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. $9 per film; reservations recommended. 202-783-7370.
ALEXANDRIA/ARLINGTON
Friday, 7/25
FRIENDSHIP FIREHOUSE MUSEUM, built in 1855, remodeled in 1871 and restored in 1992. Exhibit includes leather water buckets, axes, sections of old rubber hose, firefighting equipment and ceremonial objects such as parade uniforms, capes and banners. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Friendship Firehouse, 107 S. Alfred St., Alexandria. Free. 703-705-9462.
Saturday, 7/26
“THE SPY AND THE NATURE CENTER,” a nature center staff member discusses how former FBI agent Robert Hanssen unsuccessfully tried to use the Long Branch Nature Center as a pickup site for money dropped off by the Russian intelligence agency. Hanssen was convicted of selling classified information to the Soviets. 3:30-4:30 p.m., 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. $4; registration required. 703-228-4747.
Sunday, 7/27
GEORGETOWN MARKET, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothing, china, books and art. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays, 1425 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington. 301-689-1992.
FAIRFAX COUNTY
Friday, 7/25
VIENNA BIG-BAND JAZZ MUSIC, by the U.S. Navy Commodores ensemble. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. 6:30 p.m., Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. E. Free. 703-255-6360.
Saturday, 7/26
FAIRFAX OUTDOOR CONCERT, Jennifer Daniels and Naked Blue. 6-8:30 p.m., Fairfax Corner Shopping Center, Fairfax Corner Avenue and Monument Drive. Free. 703-227-0894 or http://www.fairfaxcorner.com.
Sunday, 7/27
ROOTS, ROCK, REGGAE FESTIVAL 2008, Bob Marley tribute by Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley and others. 2 p.m., Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. In-house, $42; lawn, $25. Tickets, 877-965-3872; information, 703-255-1868 or http://www.wolftrap.org..
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Friday, 7/25
JAZZ CONCERT, Student musicians perform at 7 p.m., followed at 8:30 p.m. by professional musicians, including guitarist Steve Herberman, Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian music bassist Pepe Gonzalez, trumpet player Alex Norris and vocalists Alison Crockett and Christine Crerar. St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $20; in advance, $15; age 12 and younger, $5. 410-349-1082 or http://www.instantseats.com.
Saturday, 7/26
NATIONAL PARK SEMINARY TOUR, a guided walking tour of the National Park Seminary Historic District. Extensive walking on outdoor paths with steps and rough areas. Tour signs will be posted on Linden Lane, visit the Web site for detailed directions. Save Our Seminary at Forest Glen is dedicated to the preservation, history and future of the historic district. 1 p.m., National Park Seminary Historic District, Linden Avenue,Silver Spring. $5. 301-654-3924, 301-589-1715 or http://www.saveourseminary.org.
Sunday, 7/27
YOUR INNER FARMER, Animal and farm lovers are invited to celebrate county agricultural heritage this weekend with the 19th annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale. Visitors can pet farm animals, pick seasonal produce, see an alpaca breeding farm, take a hayride, enjoy crafts, experience historical reenactments and sites, meet a beekeeper, taste local wine and ride ponies. The tour will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 14 farms in Boyds, Dickerson, Germantown, Laytonsville, Mount Airy, Poolesville, Rockville and Silver Spring. Most events are free; prices vary at some locations. Some farms will participate only on Saturday. 301-590-2823, http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/farmtour.
