“Christmas Time is Here”—Friday night—Strathmore, North Bethesda
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Canadian Brass performs chamber music classics around the world. The quintet will play festive songs and holiday standards from “Ding Dong Merrily on High” to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” at Strathmore’s Music Center.
Tickets are $35 to $65 for the 8 p.m. event.
“Holiday S.O.S.” Pet Adoption Event—Saturday and Sunday—Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, Derwood
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Adoptable dog Sander. Via MCASAC
For the second year in a row, the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center will reduce adoption fees on all adoptable pets by 50 percent. Fees for dogs are $75 and for cats are $50. For small animals and exotic pets, fees are $5 to $75. Last year 72 animals were adopted.
The event runs from noon to 5 p.m.
Adoptable cat Lucy. Via MCASAC
Pet Photos with Santa—Saturday—Bethesda Row
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If you already have furry friends, you can bring them to Bethesda Row for photos with Santa. Retailers will offer dog treats and water bowls.
Donations of $10 will benefit Lucky Dog Pet Rescue. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m.
Christmas market and craft show—Saturday—Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring
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Everything from jewelry to baked goods and crafts to hair care will be available at a market and arts and crafts fair in downtown Silver Spring.
The event runs from noon to 4 p.m.
Jagged Edge—Sunday night—The Fillmore, Silver Spring
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R&B group Jagged Edge, known for the singles “Let’s Get Married” and “Where the Party At,” will play the Fillmore. Singer-songwriter London Savoy opens for the show.
Tickets are $30. Doors open at 7 p.m.
This story was updated at 3:45 p.m. Dec. 8 to correct a reference to a menorah lighting ceremony on Bethesda Row. That event is scheduled for Dec. 17, not this Sunday.