Get Out: Weekend Picks for Aug. 5-7

Wondering what to do this first weekend of August? Check out Patch for fun activities, entertainment and things to do for you, or with your family or friends. Get ready for the weekend!

1. Charlotte's Web

Where/When: Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. Shows at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6.
Why Go: Adventure Theatre presents E.B. White's Charlotte's Web, a classic and beloved story of Wilbur the pig and his spider friend Charlotte. This play is ideal for children ages 3 and older.
Pricing: $17

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Where/When: 8565 Horseshoe Ln., Potomac, MD, on Sunday, Aug. 7 from 4-6 p.m.
Why Go: Join Food & Water Watch for a tour and Farm Bill workshop. Learn about the importance of small-scale, organic farms and create community engagement for a food system that benefits farmers, consumers, and the environment through the Farm Bill. Also, come out to find about the campaign to save Nick's Organic Farm.
Price: FREE

3.

Where/When: Popcorn Gallery, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard in Glen Echo, MD. An opening reception will be held Saturday, August 6, from 3-5 p.m.
Why Go: Students from visual arts courses at Glen Echo Park will have an excellent opportunity to showcase their art, including painting, drawing and jewelry, with the community. The show is non-juried and is open to students of all ages. The exhibit runs through Sept. 5. Gallery hours: Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day Monday, noon to 6 p.m.
Price: FREE

4. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival

Where: Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Dr., Rockville, MD
Why Go: A movie under the stars makes a summer's night even sweeter. Bring a blanket, your friends and/or family and enjoy one or all of these films. Restaurants open at 6:30 p.m., and a portion of the proceeds benefit NIH children's charities. Parking is free.

• Tangled, Friday, Aug. 5, at 8:30 p.m.
• UP!, Saturday, Aug. 6, at 8:30 p.m
• Toy Story 3, Sunday, Aug. 7, at 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

5.  Celebrate Frederick Summer Concert Series

Where/When: Baker Park Band Shell, 2nd and Bentz Streets, Frederick, MD. Sunday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m.
Why Go: 99.9 WFRE Free Country Showcase featurning musician Matt Stillwell. Pets are welcome and are restricted to the lawn area. Snack foods and drinks are available for purchase from 6-8:30 p.m.  For more information, contact The Office of Special Events at 301-600-2844.
Pricing: FREE (Attendees are encouraged to donate a canned good encouraged to benefit Frederick Food Bank.)