7 things to do in the capital region, including Diwali celebrations and Fashion Week

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, brings five days of celebrating good over evil to Montgomery and Prince George’s counties beginning this weekend.

Sunday marks the main day of the holiday, but the festival spans Friday through Tuesday and some celebrations extend even further. There are several ways to celebrate in the capital region, including:

• Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon: Festival of Lights: A Community Diwali Celebration with council members Gopi Dhokai and Kareem Redmond at the Hyattsville Library
• Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Diwali story time and crafts at the Potomac Library
• Saturday, 5 p.m.: Diwali: The Festival of Love, Light and Hope at Sutradhar Studios in Silver Spring
• Saturday, Nov. 14, noon: Diwali Festival at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown
• Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.: BAPS Campus Diwali Celebration at Stamp Student Union in College Park

Here are other events around the capital region this week.

Prince George’s County Fashion Week

Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday, noon-midnight

Fresh off her victory in the race for Prince George’s County executive, Aisha Braveboy is hosting the county’s inaugural fashion week at Metro Points Hotel in New Carrollton. Local fashion designers will compete in 12 categories, including bridal, men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, luxury accessories and emerging designers.

Entry is free.

Mid Atlantic Antique and Garden Festival

Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

More than 60 antique and horticulture dealers from 18 states will convene at Poolesville’s Aix La Chapelle Farm for a weekend of shopping, food and drink. Open rain or shine, the festival will feature 18th and 19th century American and European furniture, folk art, plants and garden decor.

Tickets are $20 and include entry for all three days. Entry for those under 18 is free.

A fun run/walk for wildlife

Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

Get exercise with a view at the Jug Bay Run/Walk for Wildlife, featuring a 3K walk, plus 5K and 10K races, to raise funds for local wildlife conservation and research.

Registration is $20 for the 3K walk and $25 for the 5K and 10K races.

Wheaton Film Festival

Saturday, 2:30-9:15 p.m.

Filmmakers and fans can join together at the 12th annual Wheaton Film Festival at the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad ballroom to watch movies, learn from industry panels and network.

Tickets are $33 and include dinner, bottled water and snacks.

A jazz quartet

Saturday, 8-10 p.m.

The Jason Marsalis Quartet featuring vocalist Vanisha Gould brings an evening of jazz to Harmony Hall Arts Center in Fort Washington.

Tickets are $40 for general admission and $35 for seniors and students.

Chocolate and Coffee Festival

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Eat your heart out, Willy Wonka. More than 150 vendors from around the DMV specializing in everything chocolate, coffee and snacks are setting up shop at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Boyds. Sip and snack on free samples, and catch demonstrations and seminars from food and beverage experts.

Tickets range from $18-$40; kids under 12 are free.