Friday Nights Out Back: Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band Presented by Strathmore Friday, July 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM Backyard Theater Stage

Tonight's performance will be moved indoors because of weather. Because of limited capacity, admission will be on a first come/first served basis. Space holding will not be permitted.

Please, no chairs, no coolers and no strollers. These items can be checked at the coat check.

NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL.

Beer, wine and food will be available at the concessions stands.

The Washington Post calls Chopteeth "a sensation - the dozen-plus member outfit cooks up a scintillating stew of Afrofunk, rumba, salsa, ska and funk."

ADMISSION: $10, CASH ONLY, AT THE GATE
Backyard Theater Stage

Gates open at 6 p.m.

Seating
Please bring blankets or low beach chairs. The Backyard Theater Stage is outdoors under a tent (first come, first served, general admission). No pets, please.

Dining
Friday Nights Out Back will feature a cash only bar with premium drinks, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, sandwiches and light snacks.

Parking
Parking for Friday Nights Out Back is in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Garage. Parking is $4.75 and a Metro SmarTrip card will be required to pay the fare in order to exit the garage. Metro does not accept cash or any other form of payment. SmarTrip cards are available for sale at special machines in all Metro stations. Enter the garage on Tuckerman Lane.

Parking for patrons with disabilities (with tag) and Strathmore Member Parking (with Strathmore Summer Parking Pass) is free in the Mansion lot on a space available basis, enter at 10701 Rockville Pike. Get the parking pass - click here for more information on becoming a Strathmore Member.