Spring Open Studio Weekend – Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Washington ArtWorks, 11276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville
Washington ArtWorks hosts a Spring Open Studio Weekend. Resident artists open their studios to the public for shopping, demonstrations and networking. The free event includes food trucks, live music and raffles.
Veterans exhibit and reading – Friday, 7-9 p.m., Chevy Chase Cars, 7725 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda Urban Partnership and Chevy Chase Cars presents “Combat Paper Exhibit and Warrior Writers Reading,” an art exhibition and reading by veterans. The free event opening is at Chevy Chase Cars. Veterans cut up their uniforms, turned them into pulp and made them into sheets of paper to create works of art or record their experiences in writing. The exhibit will be on display through May 1.
The Roaring ’20s Speakeasy – Friday, 8 p.m., AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda
AMP presents sounds of the Roaring ’20s with Michael Mwenso & the Shakes. They take the stage Friday at 8 p.m. Doors open 90 minutes before. Go here for more information. AMP is located at 11810 Grand Park Avenue at Pike & Rose.
KID Museum 2.0 Idea Lab – Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda
KID Museum at Davis Library kicks off its toy design contest, Toy 2.0 Challenge, at its 2.0 Idea Lab on Saturday. Idea Lab activities run from noon to 5 p.m., with a presentation by HEXBUG makers at 2 p.m., and a robot team competition at 3 p.m. Entry forms will be available for the Toy 2.0 challenge and design specifications will be announced. The contest gives children ages 10 to 18 a chance to work with artists and inventors, learn to use 3D printers and work with tools to develop ideas for new toys. KID Museum is located at Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., in Bethesda. Go here for more information.
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain – Saturday, 4 p.m., Strathmore Music Center
“Ride of the Valkyries” on ukulele? Strathmore presents the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Music Center. The group performs pieces ranging from “Smells Like Teen Spirit” to “Bohemian Rhapsody,” with plenty of humor thrown in. Go here for more information.
“An Evening with Julie Andrews” – Saturday, 9 p.m., Strathmore Music Center
Strathmore presents “An Evening with Julie Andrews” Saturday at 9 p.m. at the Music Center. Andrews will share stories with Washington Post theater critic Peter Marks and screen clips from her films. The event includes music by the Strathmore Children’s Chorus featuring YAA. Tickets for this Gala Performance are sold out, but a limited number of last-minute tickets may become available. Call 301-581-5100 or click here for more information.
