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Vicki Lawrence—shown in a composite photo with her alter ego, Mama—comes to Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on July 22.
ran for five years. But she’s also been a singer, stage actress, daytime TV host, game show host and women’s rights advocate. Her touring show is a mix of stand-up comedy, music and “observations about real life.” 1 p.m. $50-$65. Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, Bethesda. 240330-4500, bethesdabluesjazz.com.
Aug. 11 and 12 UKEFEST. Students, followed by professionals, will play each night at the annual Strathmore ukulele festival. Saturday professionals include Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, and Frank Youngman. Sunday: Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel, Gerald Ross, and Ginger Johnson. 6:30 p.m. $15. The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301-5815100, strathmore.org.
Aug. 18 A BANDHOUSE GIGS TRIBUTE TO BRITISH NEW WAVE. Return to the sounds of Squeeze, XTC, The Police, The Pretenders, Elvis Costello, Dire Straits, David Bowie and more in tribute performances by David Kitchen, The Duskwhales, Cal Everett, Johnny Fantastic and others. 7:30 p.m. $22-$27. The Fillmore, Silver Spring. 301960-9999, fillmoresilverspring.com.
MUSIC July 14 MARILYN MAYE. She’s 90 now, but your grandparents still remember her as a teen singer on The Steve Allen Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Dubbed “the greatest white female singer in the world” by Ella Fitzgerald, she’s enjoying new renown. Presented as part of Michael Feinstein’s touring cabaret series. 8 p.m. $30-$40. AMP by Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301-5815100, ampbystrathmore.com.
July 20 and Aug. 17 CAROUSEL KARAOKE. Arrive early at the RIO Washingtonian Center carousel to sign up to sing a favorite song. Purchase a carousel pass for $6 and sing. Participants can sign up again only after they finish singing. 7:30 p.m. RIO Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg. riowashingtonian. com.
July 22 VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA: A TWO WOMAN SHOW. Lawrence won the hearts and guffaws of many a young boomer during her 11 years on The Carol Burnett Show and her own Mama’s Family, which
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A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF MARVIN GAYE AND TEDDY PENDERGRASS. R&B artists Jon Williams and Andre Jackson perform the hits with the Brencore Allstars Band. 7:30 p.m. $35-$40. Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, Bethesda. 240-3304500, bethesdabluesjazz.com.
OUTDOOR CONCERTS You bring the picnic fare, blankets and lowrise chairs; they provide the music. Concerts are free.
Wednesdays, July 11-Aug. 29 (except Aug. 15) LIVE FROM THE LAWN. Strathmore’s series includes: Making Movies (Afro-Cuban
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