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For Families Prices listed where available.
PERFORMANCES
“COWARDLY CHRISTOPHER FINDS HIS COURAGE” Friday and Saturday at 10, through Saturday. Synetic Family Theater presents the story of Christopher, a bullied kid who finds a magical orb that takes him around the world. Wolf Trap, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-255-1868. 877-965-3872.
www.wolftrap.org. $8.
“SLEEPING BEAUTY” Friday and Thursday at 10 and 11:30, Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 and 1, through July 25. The Puppet Co. Playhouse presents the classic fairy tale. Glen Echo Park, Puppet Co. Playhouse, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 301-634-5380. www.
thepuppetco.org. Best for age 31 older. $10.
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“BILLY B ROCKS THE WORLD!” Friday at 10:15. A performance of original songs about natural wonders. Discovery Theater at S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-8700.
www.discoverytheater.org. $6, $5 children, younger than 2 free.
“PIRATES! A BOY AT SEA” Friday and Thursday at 10:30, Saturday at 1:30 and 4, through Aug. 15. Set in 1718, the story follows Jim, who finds his life after being captured by pirates remarkably similar to life at home with Mom and Dad. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. 301-280-1660. www.
imaginationstage.org. $10-$21.
THE BANJO MAN Friday at 10:30. The Banjo Man performs folk- and bluegrass-inspired children’s songs. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566.
www.jamminjava.com. $5.
STEVESONGS Friday and Saturday at 11:15, through Saturday. The PBS Kids’ star performs his kid-friendly hits. Wolf Trap, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-255-1868. 877-965-3872.
www.wolftrap.org. $8.
“THE SPY MAGIC SHOW”Friday at 8 and 10, through July 23. Magician Michael Gutenplan performs and explains how magicians and the CIA have worked together. Ritz Carlton, 1150 22nd St. NW. 866-811-4111. 646-241-9052.
www.spymagicshow.com. Best for age 10 and older. $40.
THE GRANDSONS, JR. Saturday at 10:30. The area roots-rock band performs kids’ music. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566.
www.jamminjava.com. $8.
“IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE” Saturday at 1:30, Sunday at 1:30, through Aug. 22. Marianne Pendino adapts Laura Numeroff’s book about a hostess and a demanding pig. Glen Echo Park, Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 301-634-2270.
www.adventuretheatre.org. $15, $12 age 12 and younger.
ROCKNOCEROS Saturday 11 to 11:45. A three-man show that features original children’s songs as well as standards. Reston Town Square Park, 11900 Market St., Reston. 703-476-4500.
www.restontowncenter.com. Free.
“THE ADVENTURES OF UNCLE RABBIT” Saturday and Sunday at 12:30,
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Imagination Stage’s “How I Became a Pirate,” stars, from left: Josh Sticklin, Tim Getman, David Frankenberger Jr., Michael John Casey and Colleen Delany. Shows continue through Aug. 14.
through Aug. 20. Uncle Rabbit finds pleasure in tricking his neighbors. Synetic Family Theatre, 4041 Campbell Ave., Arlington. 703-824-6200.
www.classika. org. $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
ROCKNOCEROS AND THE GREAT ZUCCHINI Sunday at 10:30. Coach Cotton, Williebob and Boogie Woogie Bennie perform tunes, and the Great Zucchini performs magic tricks. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-408-3100. 202-397-7328. www.
sixthandi.org. $8 in advance, $10 on the day of the event.
“HOW I BECAME A PIRATE” Sunday at 1:30 and 4, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30, through Aug. 14. Jeremy Jacob is playing at the beach when he is recruited by pirates to help them. At first it is fun, but will he make it home in time for soccer practice? Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. 301-280-1660.
www.imaginationstage.org. Best for age 3 and older. $10-$21.
THE GREAT ZUCCHINI Monday at 10:30. The magician performs. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566. Best for ages 2 to 6. $5.
“ANIMAL TAIL TALES” Tuesday-Thursday at 10, through July 24. Diane Macklin blends rhythm, music, songs, chants and movement to tell stories about the animal kingdom. Wolf Trap, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-255-1868. 877-965-3872.
www.wolftrap.org. $8.
MR. DON Tuesday at 10:30. Gratitude, caring for the Earth and forgiving others are some of the themes that run through his music. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566.
www.jamminjava.com. $5.
ROCKNOCEROS Tuesday at 10:30. A three-man show that features original children’s songs as well as standards. Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge. 703-792-4800. Free.
MILKSHAKE Tuesday-Thursday at 11:15, through July 24. The Grammy-nominated kids rock band performs. Wolf Trap, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-255-1868. 877-965-3872.
www.wolftrap.org. $8.
“PANDA-MONIUM”Wednesday at 10 and 11:30. Bob Brown produces the puppet show as part of Tiny Tots @ 10. Glen Echo Park, Puppet Co. Playhouse, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 301-634-5380.
www.thepuppetco.org. Best for age 4 and younger. $5.
ROCKNOCEROSWednesday at 10:30. A three-man show that features original children’s songs as well as standards. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566. www.
jamminjava.com. Best for ages 1 to 9. $5.
“THE BARKER OF SEVILLE” Thursday at 9:30 and 11:30. Blue Sky Puppet Theatre presents a musical comedy about two young opera singers trying to fulfill their dreams. Strathmore Backyard Theater, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100. www.
strathmore.org. $7, younger than 3 free.
OH SUSANNAH Thursday at 10:30. Susan McNelis performs children’s rock songs with instruments, dancing and puppets. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566. www.
jamminjava.com. Best for ages 1 to 9. $5.
SPECIAL EVENTS
HOW-TO COWBOY JOKEFEST Saturday 10 to 2. Children are invited to tell their best joke. Hosted by Edward Allen Faine, author of “How-To Cowboy.” Fenton Street Market, Fenton Street and Silver Spring Avenue, Silver Spring. 301-787-6749. www.fentonstreetmarket. com. Best for ages 2 to 12. Free.
NATURE HIKE Saturday 10 to 11:30. Explore the refuge including rocks, logs, flowers, bugs and more. National Wildlife Visitor Center, Powder Mill Road,
between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197, Laurel. 301-497-5887.
patuxent.fws.gov. Best for ages 8 to 10. Free; registration required, donations welcome.
SAFE SUMMER EVENT Saturday 10 to 11:30. Police and fire vehicles will be on display to teach kids about safety. St. Charles Towne Center, 11110 Mall Cir., Waldorf. 301-870-6996. Free.
MOUNT VERNON STORYTELLING Saturday and Sunday at 2, through July 31. “Harvest” is the theme for July’s storytelling sessions featuring stories about George Washington’s life and Aesop’s fables. Mount Vernon, Hands-On History Room in the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Alexandria. 703-780-2000. visit.
mountvernon.org. Included in estate admission.
FAMILY FUN DAYS Sunday 4 to 6, through Aug. 1. Kids can tour the mansion, play games, dress up and take part a craft. Montpelier Mansion, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. 301-377-7817. Free, donations of canned goods welcome.
WEED WARRIORSWednesday 9 to noon. Help park rangers remove invasive plants. Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, Route 198, between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32, Laurel. 301-497-5887.
patuxent.fws.gov. Best for age 13 and older. Free, reservations required.
MARITIME CRAFT DAYS Thursday 10 to 2. Nautical craft activities each week. Navy Museum, 805 Kidder Breese SE. 866-677-8676. 202-433-6897.
www.history.navy.mil. Best for age 5 to 12.
NATURE
NATIONAL AQUARIUM, BALTIMORE Exhibitions include “Jellies Invasion: Oceans Out of Balance,” “Our Ocean Planet: The New Dolphin Show,” and
“Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extremes”; 4-D Immersion Theater: “Planet Earth From Pole to Pole.” Friday-Saturday 9 to 8, Sunday 9 to 6, Monday-Thursday 9 to 5. 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore. 410-576-3800.
www.aqua.org. $24.95, $23.95 seniors, $19.95 ages 3 to 11.
NATIONAL AQUARIUM, WASHINGTON More than 200 specimens of aquatic life, including sharks, piranhas and alligators. Open daily 9 to 5 (last admission 4:30). Department of Commerce Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-482-2825.
www.national
aquarium.com. $9, $8 seniors, $4 ages 3 to 11, free for children younger than 3.
NATIONAL ZOO The zoo houses about 2,000 animals representing 400 species, a quarter of which are endangered. Buildings open daily 10 to 6. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-633- 4800.
www.nationalzoo.si.edu. Free.
PLACES TO VISIT
CLAUDE MOORE COLONIAL FARM The living history museum portrays family life on a Colonial-era working farm in McLean. The farm is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 to 4:30. 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. 703-442-7557.
www.1771.org. $3, $2 children age 3 and older and seniors.
COLLEGE PARK AVIATION MUSEUM Explore the history of aviation at the world’s oldest continuously operating airport. Open daily 10 to 5, except major holidays. 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park. 301-864-6029.
www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com. $4, $3 seniors, $2 children; free for children younger than 2.
COLVIN RUN MILL Tour the 19th-century gristmill. Open daily 11 to 4, except Tuesday. 10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls. 703-759-2771.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm. $6, $5 students, $4 children and seniors.
MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER Kids can learn about Earth science, life science and space science through exhibits. The center also offers Imax films and planetarium shows. Open Friday-Saturday 10 to 8, Sunday-Thursday 10 to 6. 601 Light St., Baltimore. 410-685-2370.
www.mdsci. org. Museum admission, depending on options selected,
$14.95-$18.95, $13.95-$17.95 seniors, $11.95-$15.95 ages 3 to 12.
OXON HILL FARM A working farm with demonstrations and tours. Open daily 8 to 4:30. Oxon Cove Park, 6411 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill. 301-839-1176. Free.
PORT DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Educational exhibits and hands-on activities. Open Monday-Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday noon to 5. 35 Market Pl., Baltimore. 410-727-8120.
www.portdiscovery.org. $12.95, free for children younger than 2 free.
SULLY HISTORIC SITE Tour the restored 1794 mansion, furnished with Federal antiques. Open daily 11 to 4, except Tuesday. 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. 703-437-1794. Hourly guided tours $6, $5 students, $4 seniors and ages 5 to 15.
Sports
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
ORIOLES Friday and Saturday at 7:05 and Sunday at 1:35 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Monday and Tuesday at 7:05 and Wednesday at 12:35 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Thursday at 7:05 against the Minnesota Twins. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., Baltimore. 888-848-2473 or
baltimore.orioles.mlb. com. $8-$135.
BASKETBALL
MYSTICS Sunday at 4 against the Chicago Sky. Wednesday at 11:30 against the Atlanta Dream. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-397-7328.
www.wnba.com/mystics. $10-$200.
SOCCER
D.C. UNITED Sunday at 7:30 against the Los Angeles Galaxy. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. NE. $23-$52. Wednesday at 7:30 against the Harrisburg City Islanders. Maryland SoccerPlex, 18031 Central Park Cir., Boyds. $15 in advance. 202-397-7328.
www.dcunited.com.
TENNIS
KASTLES Sunday at 7 against the Boston Lobsters. $15-$25. Tuesday at 7 against the New York Sportimes (John McEnroe). $45-$75. Wednesday at 7 against the St. Louis Aces (Anna Kournikova). $30-$50. Kastles Stadium, 11th and H streets NW. 202-483-6647. www.washingtonkastles. com.
RECREATIONAL
BIKING RIDE TO PROVIDE Sunday at 10:30.
Washington Redskin Lorenzo Alexander, Kedric Golston, Redskin teammates and media personalities, will join children and adults on the W&OD trail for a 10- to 35-mile bike ride. The ride benefits Lorenzo’s ACES Foundation and abandoned children and the underprivileged of Africa. www.
ridetoprovide.org. $50, $25 age 17 and younger.
HIKING
CAPITAL HIKING CLUB Hike 7.5 to 12 miles along Kennedy Peak/East Massanutten Mountain on Saturday. 202-362-2982.
www.capitalhikingclub.org.
CENTER HIKING CLUB Hike 4.7 miles in Great Falls Park, Virginia, on Saturday. 703-931-2526. Hike 10 miles along the Rocky Mountain-Brown Mountain Trail on Sunday. 703-765-0833.
www.centerhikingclub.org.
MOUNTAIN CLUB OF MARYLAND Hike six or seven miles mostly along the Merryman Trail in Loch Raven Reservoir
on Saturday. 410-299-8833. Hike 12 miles along Baltimore’s Gwynns Falls Trail from Leakin Park to Carroll Park Golf Course on Sunday. 410-486-8737. Hike trails in the Environmental Center in Edgewater on Wednesday. 410-867-1229. Hike nine miles in Greenbrier State Park on Wednesday. 410-849-2191. Hike six or seven miles mostly along the Merryman Trail in Loch Raven Reservoir on Wednesday. 410-299-8833.
www.mcomd.org.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA HIKING CLUB Hike 16 miles in Shenandoah National Park on Saturday. Hike 9.3 miles in Prince William Forest Park on Sunday. 703-590-1442.
www.nvhc.com.
POTOMAC APPALACHIAN TRAIL CLUB Hike 17 miles in Shenandoah National Park on Tuesday.
540-984-9536. New-member meeting at PATC headquarters, 118 Park St. SE, Vienna, on Wednesday at 7:30. 703-860-0181.
www.patc.net.
WANDERBIRDS Hike 8.9 to 11.6
miles in Shenandoah National Park on Sunday. 202-291-3868. www.wanderbirds. org.
SKATING
WASHINGTON AREA ROAD SKATERS Friday at 7. Beginner free skate over flat terrain through the monuments. Meet in front of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue.
www.skatedc.org.
RUNNING
ROCKVILLE ROTARY TWILIGHT RUNFEST Saturday at 7. The event consists of an 8K race, including a wheelchair division, and a 1K fun run, followed by music and refreshments. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Rockville Youth Recreation Fund. North Washington Street and Middle Lane in Rockville Town Center.
www.mcrrc.org. $35 from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, $40 at the race site. The 1K fun run is $10.
THE WASHINGTON POST • FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2010
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