May 5 – See American Idol season two winner Ruben Studdard peform hit songs by Luther Vandross at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville. 8 pm; tickets are $50.
May 10 – Visit Glenstone’s exhibition of Louise Bourgeois’ artwork, titled Louise Bourgeois: To Unravel a Torment, featuring 30 pieces from throughout the artist’s career. The exhibition includes sculptures, drawings, prints, textiles, and larger installations. 10 am – 5:30 pm Thursday-Sunday at Glenstone, Potomac (tickets are free).
May 11 – Rob Lowe brings his one-man show, Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE!, to Strathmore. Based on the actor’s two memoirs, the show will include clips from Lowe’s career and a Q&A session. 8 pm; tickets are $38-$88, The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda.
May 12-13 – Drop by the Woodmont Triangle for the annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, offering paintings, sculpture, photography, and handmade jewelry by 120 artists. You can also enjoy live music by local bands and sample food from Bethesda restaurants. 10 am-6 pm Saturday, 10 am-5 pm Sunday, free, Norfolk & Auburn Avenues, Bethesda. bethesda.org
