7 things to do in Montgomery County, including Sligo Creek Fest, free ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ tix

Local bands, restaurants, breweries and thousands of Montgomery County residents are taking over Sligo Creek Parkway this weekend for the third annual Sligo Creek Fest.

The free, family-friendly outdoor festival is a spring celebration that’s part of Montgomery Parks’ Open Parkway Program, which closes a few parkways, including Sligo Creek, on the weekends to encourage walkers, runners and cyclists.

“Public spaces are foundational to a democracy and a healthy society,” said Parks Director Miti Figueredo. “You’re around people like yourself, but you’re also around people who speak other languages and come from other backgrounds, and that’s really important.”

Musicians will take over three stages spread throughout the closed Sligo Creek Parkway across the main stage, acoustic stage and kids’ stage. DMV-native ten-piece “eclectic soul” ensemble DuPont Brass, rock band Capital Effect and Baltimore vocalist Amy Andrews are among the performance highlights.

A variety of Montgomery County food and beverage vendors will set up shop, including El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza, Silver & Sons BBQ, Tacos El Pariente, Silver Branch Brewing Company and Waredaca Brewing. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own food, but not alcohol.

Activities for children include tree climbing, inflatable archery, cornhole, Jenga, double Dutch jump rope, and stilt walkers. Catch children’s performer Jessica “Culture Queen” Smith and kid duo Rocknoceros, who previously performed at The Kennedy Center.

Here are more things to do this weekend and beyond in Montgomery County.

Win ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2′ tickets from ‘Miranda Priestly’ herself

Friday from 1-3 p.m.

“The Devil Wears Prada 2″ hits theaters this weekend, in case you haven’t noticed its incessant marketing campaign. Montgomery Mall is hosting an interactive pop-up where guests can meet “Miranda Priestly” (not actually Meryl, sorry) to get fashion advice, score movie-themed souvenirs, and put their trivia skills to the test to win free tickets to see the film at AMC Westfield Montgomery.

Admission is free.

Rockville Arts Festival

Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

VisArts’ 14th annual Rockville Arts Festival is back at The Square this weekend with live art demonstrations, art for sale from over 130 artists and makers, open galleries and local food trucks.

Admission is free.

A month-long art show

Saturday from noon-5 p.m.

The Art League of Germantown begins its monthlong art show and sale at BlackRock Center for the Arts this weekend, with displays opening Saturday and an opening reception Sunday from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

Sunday Morning Puzzle Society

Sunday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Friends don’t let friends do the Sunday morning crossword puzzle alone. The Paper Heart bookstore in Gaithersburg welcomes puzzle fans to join for a low-pressure morning of solving the crossword together.

Admission is free.

‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’

Shows begin Friday, times vary

Rockville Little Theatre presents its first of six performances of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” a play based on a novel about autistic teenager Christopher, who sets out to investigate the murder of his neighbor’s dog.

Tickets are $24 for adults, $22 for students and seniors.

Mid Atlantic Antique and Garden Festival

Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

More than 60 antique dealers from almost 20 states are heading to Aix La Chapelle Farm in Poolesville for a huge sale of antique home decor and clothing as well as jewelry, candles, honey and more from local vendors.

Tickets, which are valid both days, are $20. Guests 18 and under are free.