Enjoy food, beer, art and live music this fall with these October events for great causes. Take photos at the major filming locations of “The Blair Witch Project,” hear the sounds of a saxophone and flamenco show to benefit breast cancer awareness or talk candidly about mental health at the Arts Barn.
Now – Oct. 6
Pull Up a Chair 2.0: A Conversation About Mental Health
Visit the Arts Barn to browse an exhibit curated by local artist Sandra Davis. The exhibit features 18 artist-designed chairs created to encourage discussion and reduce the stigma around mental health. Viewing hours Tues.-Sat. from 1-5 p.m.;
Arts Barn Gallery; 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg; free; gathersburgmd.gov
Oct. 4
Pink and Black Gala Brasier con Propósito
Join community members to support a powerful cause this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Brasier con Propósito’s third annual gala supports low-income women who have fought and overcome breast cancer. Attendees can expect a saxophone performance, flamenco show, DJ music, special guests from local and national cancer centers and more. Fri. from 6-10:30 p.m.; Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza; 1 Veterans Place Silver Spring; $151.23 VIP pass; eventbrite.com/e/pink-and-black-gala-brasier-con-proposito-tickets-884550553517
Oct. 6, 13
Sunday Serenades
Take advantage of these two free fall concerts hosted by Montgomery Parks.
Oct. 6 will feature Marsha & the Positrons, a Washington, D.C.-based kids’ indie rock band that performs songs about science and how the world works. Oct. 13 will feature the Gayle Harrod Band, a local blues band. Sun. 10-11:30 a.m.; Cabin John Regional Park; 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda; Free; montgomeryparks.org
Oct. 12
The Blair Witch Experience
Meet fellow fans of “The Blair Witch Project” and climb on the bus for an immersive experience touring the major filming locations of the movie. Each stop will include a recap of the significance of that spot to the filming and attendees will have photo opportunities. Sat. 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; 19421 Walter Johnson Road, Germantown; $81.88; facebook.com/blairwitchexperience
Oct. 13
Gaithersburg Oktoberfest
Celebrate Oktoberfest with live entertainment, dancing, fall activities for families, a business expo, an artisan market, food and drinks. Highlights include traditional Bavarian music. Sun. noon-5 p.m.; Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm; 506 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg; Bring $ for vendors; gaithersburgmd.gov
