Get Out: What To Do This Weekend, April 8 - 10

It's Thursday and the weekend is quickly approaching.

Before you make plans, check out our suggestions of what to do and see around North Potomac and Darnestown.

1.

Where/When: , 15800 Quince Orchard Rd.; Friday, April 8  at 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Local high school turns into a jazz club for one night of the year.

Pricing: $10 in advance. $12 at the door.

2.

Where/When: 4611 Sangamore Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816 (Begins at the Starbucks); Daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: See the cherry blossoms in bloom without the tourists. This self-guided 10 km or 5 km walk is sponsored by The Seneca Valley Sugarloafers Volksmarch Club.

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: 6 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Montgomery County Fairgrounds); April 8, 9 and 10 at 10 a.m.

Why Go: Tour work by over 250 artisans that fit the theme "Artful Outdoors" and enjoy live music and demonstrations.

Pricing: $7 on-line. $9 at the door. Free for children under 12 years.

4.

Where/When: 2900 Great Seneca Hwy, Germantown, MD 20874; April 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Why Go: Bring the family to this demonstration on water preservation and protection featuring representatives from  the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Izaak Walton League.

Pricing: Free

5.

Where/When: , 2100 Wootton Pkwy; April 9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 10 at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Your last chance to see the ambitious musical production telling the classic story of the princess and the pea.

Pricing: $15 for reserved seats. $10 for general admission.