Explore different cultures with these local weekend events, from a Polish film festival to a southern Italian pasta making class.
3rd Annual DC Polish Film Festival
March 20-22, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 12:30-10:45 p.m. Saturday and 12:30-9 p.m. Sunday
Landmark’s Bethesda Row Cinema | 7235 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
This festival presents a dynamic showcase of Polish films, with many showing in the U.S. for the first time. See thrillers, relationship stories, portraits of cultural icons, socially relevant films and a romance, all with English subtitles.
$22/film or $150 festival pass | kfpolishfilmfest.org
Wood and Wine
March 21, 4-7 p.m. | Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park
3610 Brookeville Road, Olney, MD 20832
Make your own unique wooden wreath with a celebrated local artist. Enjoy camaraderie around the hearth with craft cider and beer and a rustic spread of meats, cheese, roasted vegetables and bread. Each ticket includes an exclusive handmade mug.
$50 | montgomeryparks.org
Guided Mindfulness Walk
March 22, 10 a.m. to noon | Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Connect with yourself, others and the natural world through a guided walk featuring gentle movement, discussion, journaling and meditation in Gude Garden.
$28 | montgomeryparks.org
Ukrainian Easter Market
March 22, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | St. Andrew Ukrainian Cathedral
15100 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20905
The annual Easter market is back again, featuring an afternoon of Ukrainian treasures, food and community. Browse Ukrainian gifts and handcrafted pieces rich in tradition.
Free | uhcus.org
Pasta Making Class
March 22, noon to 1:30 p.m. | Waredaca Brewing Company
4017 Damascus Road, Laytonsville, MD 20882
Join a chef from Pasta Made Simple to make a classic southern Italian pasta dough by hand, then hand-form into traditional Italian shapes. The eight ounces of pasta each attendee makes will serve two adults.
$71 | visitmontgomery.com
