THE TRAWICK PRIZE EXHIBITION Works by the 11 artists who competed for the visual art prize are on display. Closes Saturday. Trawick Gallery, 4728 Hampden Lane, Bethesda. 301-215-6660. http://www.bethesda.org. Free.

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Sept. 26

"SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!" The Saturday morning cartoon is transformed into a musical with songs such as "Conjunction Junction" and "I'm Just a Bill." Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m. Closes Sunday at 2 p.m. Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg. 301-258-6394. http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn. $18, Gaithersburg residents $16, children $9.

THEN AND WOW! The annual festival includes exhibits and programs sharing the park's history. It's also the final chance to ride the carousel before it closes for the fall and winter. There are also bumper cars and other rides, a magic show and music. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 301-634-2222. http://www.glenechopark.org. Free.

"A JEW GROWS IN BOOKLYN" This multimedia musical-comedy written by and starring Jake Ehrenreich traces his family story from the Holocaust to Brooklyn and the Catskills. 3 and 7 p.m. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100. http://www.strathmore.org. $25-$58.

"THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY" Tom Ripley is after social status and fortune and is willing to do anything -- including murder -- to get and keep it. Phyllis Nagy's play is adapted from Patricia Highsmith's novel and directed by Blake Robison. Thursday-Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m., closes Sunday at 3 p.m. Round House Theatre, 4545 East West Hwy., Bethesda. 240-644-1100. http://www.roundhousetheatre.org. $10-$60.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL The week-long, worldwide event gathers 100,000 people in more than 200 cities to watch and vote for short films. The Kentlands Film Society hosts a screening of 10 finalists. 7 p.m. Kentlands Stadium 10, 629 Center Point Way, Gaithersburg. 301-519-6868. http://www.kentlands.org/film_society.html. $7.

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Sept. 27

"VITAL SIGNS" Kimberly Iles's paintings, which are modern works influenced by abstract expressionism, are on display. Through Oct. 5. Orchard Gallery, 7917 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda. 240-497-1912. http://www.orchardartgallery.com. Free.

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Sept. 28

MARCH AVERY An exhibit of paintings by the sharp and expressive artist, daughter of modernist painter Milton Avery. Through Oct. 7. Marin-Price Galleries, 7022 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase. 301-718-0622. http://www.marin-pricegalleries.com. Free.

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Sept. 29

"MISALLIANCE" In George Bernard Shaw's chatty comedy, an airplane crash on the estate of a wealthy underwear manufacturer stirs up issues of marriage, class and love. Directed by Jack Going. Opens Wednesday at 8 p.m. Through Oct. 24. Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney. 301-924-3400. http://www.olneytheatre.org. $26-$39.

"SUPER!" This exhibit of drawings by D.C.-based artist Andrew Wodzianski takes a different look at vintage children's toys. Opens Wednesday. Through Oct. 25. BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr., Germantown. 301-528-2260. http://www.blackrockcenter.org. Free.

-- Compiled by Mark Berman from staff reports