Arts & Entertainment

Get Out: Weekend Activities Downtown and Nearby

You've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue.

Check out our picks for activities to enjoy and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore!

1. BONE APPETIT AT MOORENKOS ICE CREAM

Where/When: Moorenkos located at 8030 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Why Go: Proceeds from the sale of “Bone Appetit” (a vanilla ice cream with swirls of peanut butter and chocolate covered pretzels – yum!) will be matched by C. Fox Comunications Agency and donated to the Washington Animal Rescue League’s Project Rescue, which provides free or low cost veterinary services and much more.

Pricing: Free.

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2. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST

Where/When: Bethesda North Marriott located at 5701 Marinelli Road in North Bethesda, MD 20852 on Monday, Jan. 16. The breakfast starts at 7:45 a.m. Parking is available on-site.

Why Go: Stay updated with the latest trends and practice in the non profit community.

Pricing: $50 Adults;$30 Children/Youth (18 and under)

3. LUNAR NEW YEAR'S FESTIVAL

Where/When: located at 51 University Blvd. E, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m.

Why Go: The Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association, Inc. (MVMA) is delighted to invite you to welcome in the "Year of the Dragon" at the annual Lunar New Year's Festival, known as "Tet." Light refreshments will be served.

Pricing: $2

4. DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE

Where/When: located at 10145 Colesville Rd. on Saturday, Jan. 14. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Why Go: An inspired and zany comedy! When a guy drops dead at a diner table, his cell phone rings and the stranger at the next table answers it.

Pricing: $20

5.  FARMER'S MARKET ON ELLSWORTH DRIVE

Where/When: Weekly on Saturdays on Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why Go:  To see what's new at the market and add a different flavor to the pot.

Pricing: Price varies and different stands.

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