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Jazz Under the Stars
Listen to Rachelle Ferrell, Incognito, Will Downing, the Rippingtons, Fourplay and other stars at the 14th annual Capital Jazz Fest Friday through Sunday at Merriweather Post Pavilion. There will also be a jazz challenge competition, a poetry slam and an arts and crafts fair. Lawn seats cost $29.50; pavilion seats (if available) cost $41.50 to $74.50.
CAPITAL JAZZ FEST Friday at 7:30, Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 10 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, on Broken Land Parkway, Columbia. For tickets, 202-397-7328; for information, 301-218-0404 orhttp:/
Afternoon in the Bayou
Marcia Ball headlines the 17th annual Louisiana Swamp Romp, an afternoon of Cajun, zydeco and blues sounds, Sunday at Wolf Trap. She'll be joined by the Rebirth Brass Band, Chris Ardoin & Double Clutchin' and Charivari. General admission tickets in-house and on the lawn cost $20 through Saturday, $25 at the gate.
LOUISIANA SWAMP ROMP Sunday at 2 in the Filene Center at Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna.
For tickets, 877-965-3872; for information,
703-255-1868 orhttp:/
Kids Play in Street
The 12th annual Imagination Bethesda children's street festival hosts local entertainers and other amusements Saturday in downtown Bethesda. The Maryland Youth Ballet, CityDance Ensemble, the Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance and other groups will perform all day, and strolling balloon artists, jugglers and face painters will mingle with the crowds. The Audubon Naturalist Society, Imagination Stage, Round House Theatre, Strathmore and other organizations will conduct interactive workshops. Admission is free.
IMAGINATION BETHESDA Saturday from 11 to 4 in downtown Bethesda along Woodmont Avenue between Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street (Metro: Bethesda). 301-215-6660 orhttp:/
Herndon Celebrates Herndon
Live bands on three stages, carnival rides and games, a crafts fair, a fireworks show, dozens of food vendors and children's art activities are all part of the 26th annual Herndon Festival through Sunday. Headliners include Trout Fishing in America and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Fireworks begin Saturday at 9:30. Admission is free.
