Here are a few upcoming events from the BethesdaNow.com calendar.
If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out our Artist Reception and Exhibit: Mare Michael
On The Purple Couch 4228 Howard Avenue, Kensington
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
We are excited to welcome Mare Michael to On the Purple Couch. Join us for a reception and check out her work. Check out some of here work HERE .
Mare specializes in handmade, one-of-a-kind, conversation pieces. Owner and artist, Mare, layers acrylic paint on canvas, covering every piece of white space so that each canvas is complete in and of itself, no frame required.
Bethesda Film Fest
Imagination Stage 4908 Auburn Avenue
Time: 7:00 p.m. — 10:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
The third annual Bethesda Film Fest will feature five short documentaries made by local filmmakers at screenings scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, 2015 with 7pm and 9pm screenings each night at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave. in downtown Bethesda. Bethesda Film Fest is produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.
The evening will include a discussion with the filmmakers after the screenings. Tickets are available at www.bethesda.org for $10. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door.
Saturday
Ruggerfest
Landon School 6101 Wilson Lane
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
Ruggerfest is the largest and oldest women’s rugby tournament in the U.S. Celebrating its 35th year, Ruggerfest brings together adult, college, and high school rugby players from around the country and from Canada, including some of the top US club teams. Ruggerfest is organized by the Washington Women’s Rugby Club, and all proceeds will go to support the club. There will also be food, drinks and rugby themed gear and apparel. With Rugby joining the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, this weekend is a great time to get to know the latest Olympic sport and to support female athletes of all levels.
Decades Night On Ice
Veteran’s Plaza 8523 Fenton Street, Silver Spring
Time: 6:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Come dressed for your favorite decade and skate at Decades Night on Ice at Silver Spring Ice Skating onSaturday, March 21 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Plaza, 8523 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD.
A DJ will be spinning the best tunes of each decade starting with the 60s at 6 pm, then the 70s at 7 pm, the 80s at 8 pm, and the 90s at 9 pm, through 10 pm. Rent skates at the rink for $3, or bring your own. Admission: Adults – $8; Children (12 and under) or seniors (55 and up) – $7. Rain or shine, the glass-roofed rink in Silver Spring will be open daily until March 25.
Balducci’s Cheesetopia
Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market 10323 Old Georgetown Road
Time: 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a whirlwind of tastings of the finest gourmet cheeses sourced from around the world, educational demos provided by renowned tastemakers, and many more exciting in-store activities as Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market hosts the ultimate epicurean experience at our bi-annual Cheesetopia event on Saturday, March 21.
