Bethesda Row Arts Festival—Saturday and Sunday—Bethesda Avenue
The 19th Annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival offers an outdoor gallery displaying the works of more than 190 juried museum-quality artists. Prices for original ceramics, drawings, wearable art, glass, jewelry, mixed media, photography, digital art and more range from $45 to $20,000. Admission is free for the festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. http://www.bethesdarowarts.org/
Eastern European Folk Dance Show—6 p.m. Saturday—Serbian Orthodox Church in Potomac
The Serbian TALIJA Art Company brings folk dances from the former Yugoslavia, Hungary, Romania, Russia and Bulgaria to the Hall of St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church on River Road in Potomac Saturday night. The dance troupe has given more than 4,000 performances around the world. Tickets are available for $25 in advance or $30 at the door. www.SvLuka.org/Talija
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival—Friday through Sunday—Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg
With more than 200 exhibits from high-quality independent artisans nationwide, the Sugarloaf Craft Festival offers something for everyone—from clothing designers to metal workers and fine artists. Admission is $8 online or $10 at the door; parking is free at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg. Each of the artisans is available to meet visitors and specialty vendors will offer food as well. http://sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/fall-tour/october-gaithersburg
Kongos concerts—Friday—The Fillmore, Silver Spring
Rock out with the South African-born brothers who form the Kongos Friday night at The Fillmore in Silver Spring. The alternative rock band based in Arizona is known for its hits “Come With Me Now,” and “Take It From Me,” the second of which is from the band’s 2016 album Egomaniac. Tickets range from $25 to more than $100. http://concerts.livenation.com/event/150050BFA2912042?crosssite=TM_US:1751131:172548?crosssite=TM_US:1751131:172548
Truck Touch—Saturday—Suburban Nursery School, Bethesda
Suburban Nursery School’s autumn festival offers fans of fire trucks, police cars and construction equipment an opportunity for a close-up look at their favorite vehicles. The festival also includes fare provided by food trucks, pumpkin decorating, bounce houses, and matchbox car races. Admission is $5; children under 2 are free. https://www.suburbannurseryschool.org/our-school/truck-touch/
World of Montgomery Festival—Saturday—Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus
Take a trip around the world to Indonesia, Germany, Korea, Ukraine, India, the Caribbean, China, Ethiopia and El Salvador without leaving the county at this year’s World of Montgomery Festival. The free event features traditional dance and music, cultural arts and crafts, a parade and other activities. Admission and parking are free at the Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus on Mannakee Street. http://worldofmontgomery.com/event-info/
