Get Out: Weekend Picks in Potomac and North Potomac

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When/Where: Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. Connelly School of the Holy Child, 9029 Bradley Blvd, Potomac.

Why Go: Our shopping extravaganza, now in its seventh year, brings more than 70 local vendors to Holy Child to sell jewelry, clothing, custom made gifts, fine art, and an assortment of quality items just in time for crossing off your holiday lists. This year's "Always Chic Boutique" will add clothing and shoes to its already rich array of gently used household items; a Tiger Cafe offers lunch and bakery items so you can eat and get dessert amidst the shopping. Sunday times are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pricing: Free to enter

2. The Miracle Worker at Wootton High School

When/Where: Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville

Why Go: “The Miracle Worker” will be presented at Wooton High School on November 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30pm. A special pre-show ASL workshop will be featured at 6pm on Nov 19. ‘The Miracle Worker’ is the inspiring, classic story of Helen Keller, the deaf, blind and mute girl who overcomes incredible challenges due to the relentless tenacity of her teacher Annie Sullivan.

Pricing: Adults $10, Students $5

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When/Where: Chevy Chase Village Hall (5906 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase), Sunday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m.

Why Go: Learn about and meet Wild Rose Greenhow, the Washington society matron who used her connections to spy for the Confederacy. Greenhow was imprisoned with her daughter in early 1862 for tipping off Confederate troops to the Union's plans for the Battle of First Manassas—a battle she ultimately helped the Confederacy to win. Ann Blackman, Greenhow's biographer, will speak about Greenhow's role in the Civil War, and Greenhow herself will join the program in the person of historical impersonator Emily Lapisardi, attired in authentic 19th-century costume. The event is organized by the Chevy Chase Historical Society.

Pricing: Free. No reservations required.

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When/Where: Olney Theatre Center (2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd., Olney); Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17, 18 and 19, at 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19 and 20, at 2 p.m. (Performance continues on select dates through Jan. 1, 2012. See theater schedule for details.)

Why Go: See the classic Broadway musical live at a nearby theater.

Pricing: Tickets start at $26.

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When/Where: Nov. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m., at , 7100 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda.

Why Go: The Walt Whitman High School Drama Department presents a rousing revival of the musical comedy Gypsy. The show, directed by Christopher Gerken, runs November 17-19 at 7:30 p.m.

The WWHS production of Gypsy features a cast of 43 students, including Grace Laboy as Rose, Ani Carlson as Louise, Erin Craig as June, Jay Besch as Herbie, and Solomon Parker III as Tulsa.

Pricing: Reserved seats cost $20 (must be purchased in advance); unreserved seats cost $15 for adults and $10 for students. The WWHS Box Office is open from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from November 14-16. On show nights, the box office is open from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Cash and checks only, no credit cards accepted.)