Dance Under the Stars at Free Concerts

Live bands performing all kinds of music, including rock, rhythm and blues, swing and boogie-woogie, are performing during evening concerts across the county this summer.

Various organizations in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Germantown and Silver Spring are hosting the free weekly programs to get people outside so they can enjoy the long summer evenings and find a reason to dance under the night sky.

Bethesda

The Bethesda Urban Partnership, which promotes the downtown area, is sponsoring concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays at Veterans Park, at Norfolk and Woodmont avenues. Here is the lineup for the remaining concerts.

Tonight: Melanie Mason, blues and rock.

July 22: Cartoon Johnny, vocals.

July 29: Rise Band, soul, Motown, and rhythm and blues.

From 6 to 9 p.m. on Fridays musicians will perform at the Bethesda Metro Center Plaza, at Old Georgetown Road and Wisconsin Avenue.

"People can enjoy downtown Bethesda. It's a nice atmosphere for all ages," said Carla Yegher, promotions coordinator of the events for Bethesda Metro Center. "They'll be able to eat and dance the night away underneath the stars."

Tomorrow: Swing Shift, swing and jump blues.

July 23: Cityscape, rock, Motown and soul.

July 30: Richard Bray Orchestra, swing.

Aug. 6: Retrospect, light rock and oldies.

Aug. 13: Music Unlimited Big Band and Cityscape.

Aug. 20: Junkyard Saints, Mardi Gras funk and Latin beats.