PAST: Free and Easy Events this TUES, Sept 1st - FRI, Sept 4th from the Going out Gurus

From the Going out Gurus Washington Post article on Free and Easy events:

Tuesday, September 1st (in Rockville)
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy Open House, Free
The Rockville dance studio, which teaches ballet, jazz and modern styles to children and adults, offers free classes and performances during its annual open house. Kids can try on tutus and make tiaras, and everyone learns how ballerinas get their hair in perfect buns. Complete info here.

Wednesday, September 2nd
Atlas District Open Mic at Sova
Poets, musicians, comics and storytellers are invited to perform at Sova's open mike, and the evening's top act gets a $50 prize. There are 15 slots available; sign-up begins on a first-come, first-served basis at 7:30. Sova Espresso and Wine, 1359 H St NE

Thursday, September 3rd
5:00pm - 8:00pm, Free
Fiesta de las Americas at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Spend your happy hour dancing to live salsa music with vocalist Meñique, the Verny Varela Project and DJ Earl International. SAAM is at 8th & F St, NW above the Gallery Place Chinatown metro exit. Complete info here.

Friday, September 4th
My Space on 7th Closing Party and Wine Tasting
The Touchstone Gallery's annual non-juried show for emerging artists finishes its three-week run with a special wine-tasting party offered by the Washington Wine Academy. Metro: Navy Archives More info here.