Travel the world without ever leaving Montgomery County with these four exciting events. From salsa dancing in Pike District to learning about traditional African crops, you’ll want to get out and about this week to try something new.
Nepal America International Film Festival
June 26-29, 6-10:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday | AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Presented by the Nepal America Film Society, a Maryland-based nonprofit organization, NAIFF is an annual celebration of storytelling and diverse voices from Nepal and around the world. Join the film festival for film screenings and Q&A sessions with filmmakers, a master class and an awards ceremony. $25 | nafilmsociety.org
Friday Night Salsa
June 27, 6-9 p.m. | Pike District Pop-Up Park
11605 MD-187, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Spice up your Friday nights with lively salsa dancing. Enjoy a free Latin dance lesson from All Out Danza and an opportunity for open social dancing; all experience levels welcome. Refuel with dinner from food trucks and craft beverages. Free | visitmontgomery.com
Foodie Fridays: Farming
June 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Josiah Henson Museum & Park
11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Learn about where your food really comes from with local farmer Marcey Guramatunhu, the co-owner of Chirandu Farm, a small vegetable farm owned and run by two sisters of African heritage. They grow a variety of crops including African ethnic foods: okra, beets, pumpkin leaves, spinach, maize and horned melon. $15-$20 | visitmontgomery.com
Step Afrika!
June 27 & 28, 8-9:30 p.m. | Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20896
Step Afrika! is celebrating 30 years of international performances with this production. The group’s choreographed works were born and refined in Johannesburg, South Africa. Step Afrika! will be joined onstage by Sweet Honey in the Rock, a Grammy-nominated African American vocal ensemble. $28-$78 | strathmore.org
