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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Feb. 25-March 3
Looking for tickets to the opera, a book club with a twist, free pancakes and Chinese acrobats? Bingo!
Thursday evening's here and it's time to look forward to the weekend and beyond.
Each week the Grab & Go Kids Planner brings you five family activities or events for the days ahead.
You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
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Look for the kids planner each week and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box below this feature. Even (and especially) if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
This week's planner runs the gamut, bringing you bingo, opera, a "play"-ful book club, pancakes and Chinese acrobats.
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Where/When: , 651 Great Falls Rd, Rockville. 6-10 p.m. on Saturday.
Why Go: Bingo, pizza and a good cause. The Greater Washington Area Chapter of Hadassah as Simcha hosts a family bingo night benefiting Hadassah's cancer research. A total of 3o chances to win (three cards per game). All winners get to choose their prize. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
Pricing: Bingo books are available in advance for $20 for a 10-game bingo book ($25 at the door).
Where/When: , 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville. 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and on March 4 and 5; 2 p.m. on Sunday and on March 6.
Why Go: For the cultured kid—or for those who could use some (and couldn't we all?)—the Victorian Lyric Opera Company performs Offenbach's "La Belle Helene." The operetta is sung in English, making it more accessible than most operas. It parodies the story of Helen's elopement with Paris, which set off the Trojan War.
Pricing: $16-$20
Where/When: , 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville. 7 p.m. on Monday.
Why Go: Don't just read books—act them out! For children in kindergarten through second grade.
Pricing: Free. Register by calling 240-777-0140.
Where/When: International House of Pancakes, 775 Rockville Pike, Rockville. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
Why Go: Breakfast for dinner—or anytime 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For National Pancake Day, IHOP partners with the National Capital Area Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to give away free short stacks of pancakes. In return, consider making a donation to support the fight against blood cancers.
Pricing: One free short stack per patron. Donations to the National Capital Area Chapter of LLS are gladly accepted.
Where/When: , 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. 8 p.m. on March 3.
Why Go: China's most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts accompanied by the Women’s Peace Orchestra of China playing traditional Chinese instruments with 21st-century style.
Pricing: $25-$48. Strathmore Stars price: $22.50-$43.20.
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