Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are 9 things to do this weekend, Feb. 9-11.
Friday, February 9
BHM24 Friday Night Dance Series: The Maryland Youth Ballet hosts numerous events during February to observe Black History Month. On Friday nights from 7:30-9 p.m. youth ages 10 and up may participate in a complementary African dance lesson. The lesson tonight focuses on the Dunham Technique which combines the dance movements of Caribbean and African cultures with European-style ballet. Maryland Youth Ballet is located at 926 Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring. For more information and to reserve a dance lesson spot, click here.
Valentine’s Day Family Ice Skating Night: Montgomery Recreation hosts this family Valentine’s Day event in Silver Spring Friday, Feb 9 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. There will be ice skating, games, music, and snacks. Free, but registration required. White Oak Community Recreation Center is located at 1700 April Lane in Silver Spring. For more information and to register, visit Active.Montgomery (activity: R03003-560)
Glow in the Dark Kickball and Ztag: Montgomery County Recreation hosts this game of kickball for kids ages 10-13 Friday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center. Teams will play with a ball that glows in the dark. Free, but registration is requested. The center is located at 18529 Brooke Road in Sandy Spring. For more information and to reserve a spot, click here. (activity: R03003)
Saturday, February 10
Black History Month Family Day: Families enjoy the day with hands-on activities celebrating African American heritage and accomplishments. After building a compass, families may follow the path of Harriet Tubman at the Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park. The drop-in event is free and takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. The Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park is located at 16501 Norwood Road in Sandy Spring. Learn more here.
Tasty Books Features Hidden Figures: The Tasty Books series features Hidden Figures Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to 8 listen to the story of four African-American women mathematicians and the work they did at NASA from the 1940s to the 1960s read aloud and then explore hands-on crafts and snacks. The event takes place at the Casey Community Center. Adult supervision required. Individual tickets need to be purchased for each child and adult. Tickets cost $5. Casey Community Center is located at 810 South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Valentine’s Day Market: In need of fresh foods? Head over to the Valentine’s Day Market Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton. For more information, click here.
Sunday, February 11
Dancing Our Way Through Books: This is the ninth season of InterAct’s public performing arts series for kids and families. InterAct Story Theatre’s teaching artist Kelly King leads kids and adults in exploring a favorite folk tale together through movement, drama, and song. Worlshops are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at Highland Elementary School in Wheaton. Free, no tickets or registration required. For more information, click here.
Rec ‘N Resources: Montgomery Recreation hosts this event Sunday, Feb. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. for families to learn about services available in the county. There will be games, activities, arts and crafts. The event takes place at Montgomery Village Middle School located at 19300 Watkins Mill Road. Free. For more information, click here.
Valentine’s Day ASL Storytime: The People’s Book weekly storytime takes place Sunday, Feb. 11 from 9:30-10 a.m. Audiologist Dr. Alice Kreisle will read the story in American Sign Language. People’s Book is located at 7014-A Westmoreland Avenue in Takoma Park. Free. For more information, click here.
Photo of Woodlawn Manor barn courtesy Montgomery Parks taken by J. Yanson
