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Family Pottery Session I

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jan 08

Feb 05

Family Pottery Session I

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Spend some quality time as a family exploring the world of clay! Whether your clay creations are purely decorative or practical pieces, you'll...

Beginning Ukulele Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 12

Mar 02

Beginning Ukulele Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

A fun class to explore this wonderful member of the guitar family! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of traditional and...

VisArts Class: Cocktails and Canvas – Keith Haring Love

Presented by VisArts

Feb 04

VisArts Class: Cocktails and Canvas – Keith Haring Love

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

Cocktails and Canvas is the perfect chance to learn the basics of acrylic painting while enjoying the company of friends and other creative folks....

All Aboard! Family Activity: Make a Street Car Valentine!

Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum

Feb 04

All Aboard! Family Activity: Make a Street Car Valentine!

Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum at National Capital Trolley Museum

Did you know street cars delivered more than people? Find out more about how street car service and other forms of transit historically — and...

Art Night Out: Wine & Improv

Presented by Arts Barn

Feb 10

Art Night Out: Wine & Improv

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

We promise laughter and a whole lot of fun as you jump on stage and dive into improvisational theatre, a completely unscripted, impromptu performance...

The Zoo & Sweethearts

Presented by Victorian Lyric Opera Company

Feb 10 - 26

The Zoo & Sweethearts

Presented by Victorian Lyric Opera Company at Arts Barn

Act I is Sweethearts, a comic play billed as a "dramatic contrast" in two short acts that tells a sentimental and ironic story of the differing...

Kinky Boots

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Feb 10

Mar 19

Kinky Boots

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

The uplifting Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit by superstar Cyndi Lauper lands on the Olney Theatre Mainstage in spike heels and ready to...

Wine and Waterfowl

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Feb 11

Wine and Waterfowl

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Black Hill Visitor Center

Join us for an evening of wine and waterfowl art at the Black Hill Visitor Center. View the winners of the Federal Duck Stamp contest, and other...

For the Love of Dance

Presented by Akhmedova Ballet Academy

Feb 11

For the Love of Dance

Presented by Akhmedova Ballet Academy at Akhmedova Ballet Academy

Valentine's Day performance at Schweinhaut Senior Center presented by the Akhmedova Ballet Academy dancers. The show will feature Neo classical and...

Valentine Red Swing Dance with CRAIG GILDNER AND THE BLUE SKY 5

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Feb 11

Valentine Red Swing Dance with CRAIG GILDNER AND THE BLUE SKY 5

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture at Glen Echo Park

Gottaswing presents Valentine Red swing dance with CRAIG GILDNER AND THE BLUE SKY 5. For more information about the event ticketing visit the...

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February in the Galleries at Artists & Makers Studios

Presented by Artists & Makers Studios

Feb 01 - 22

February in the Galleries at Artists & Makers Studios

Presented by Artists & Makers Studios at Artists & Makers Studios

Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville hosts Artist Rachel Ann Cross in the gallery for the exhibit “Nature, Myth, and Magic”...

Interwoven

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County

Feb 01

Apr 14

Interwoven

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County at Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room

Join the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) as we celebrate the opening of Interwoven with a public reception at the Betty...

Second Wednesdays: Jazz at the Kramer

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County and Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music

Feb 08

Apr 12

Second Wednesdays: Jazz at the Kramer

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County and Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music at Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room

Join us at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room on the second Wednesday of each month for an evening of jazz! This month's artists feature...

LIVE READING

Presented by Riverworks Art Center

Feb 10

LIVE READING

Presented by Riverworks Art Center at Locals Farm Market

Join us at Locals Farm Market, Friday, February 10th at 7 pm to enjoy and celebrate the writing produced during Lisa Couturier's Writing as a Way of...

Art League of Germantown Spring Exhibit and Sale

Presented by Art League of Germantown

Mar 18

Apr 15

Art League of Germantown Spring Exhibit and Sale

Presented by Art League of Germantown at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Featuring fine original works in a wide variety of mediums by the members of the Art League of Germantown (ALOG). ALOG artists present paintings,...

10th Annual Invitational Exhibition

Presented by Art League of Germantown and City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events

Jan 31

Apr 16

10th Annual Invitational Exhibition

Presented by Art League of Germantown and City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events at Kentlands Mansion

Original fine art in a stunning juried exhibition presented by artist members of the Art League of Germantown (ALOG). Juror Liana Owad, artist and...

We Speak Weddings Workshop

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Feb 11

We Speak Weddings Workshop

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens

Learn how to plan your event at Brookside Gardens from A to Z. We walk you through sample layouts, budget building, Do-It-Yourself projects, and how...

Black History Month Family Day

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Feb 18

Black History Month Family Day

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park

Bring the whole family for a self-guided exploration of Montgomery County’s Black history at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park. Drop by the Visitor...

When the Stars Align: Celestial Navigation and the Underground Railroad

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Feb 25

When the Stars Align: Celestial Navigation and the Underground Railroad

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Josiah Henson Museum and Park

Celebrate Black History Month at Josiah Henson Museum & Park with an educational program exploring the crucial role of the night sky in guiding and...

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Kids + Family

Aquarium

Presented by Imagination Stage

Jan 14

Feb 12

Aquarium

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

Enter a fantastical island world where fish soar through the air, lemons light up the sky, and sheep go parading by. With gentle music, puppets, and...

Fun with arts and filmmaking: afterschool in downtown Silver Spring

Presented by GB Youth Media (formerly Gandhi Brigade)

Jan 10

May 24

Fun with arts and filmmaking: afterschool in downtown Silver Spring

Presented by GB Youth Media (formerly Gandhi Brigade) at GB Youth Media studio

Winter/Spring 2023 Grades 6-12 900 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD Permission and liability waiver forms are required, signed by parent or guardian All...

Dress-Up Showing of Beauty & The Beast

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Feb 11

Dress-Up Showing of Beauty & The Beast

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Join brave, independent Belle as she embarks on a journey to save her father--and discovers an enchanted castle of a mysterious beast. Celebrate...

Dancing Our Way Through Books–Wheaton Family Theatre Series

Presented by InterAct Story Theatre

Feb 11 - 12

Dancing Our Way Through Books–Wheaton Family Theatre Series

Presented by InterAct Story Theatre at Highland Elementary School

Join Kelly King, InterAct Story Theatre teaching artist and founder of Contradiction Dance Theatre and The Movement Movement as we'll explore a...

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Presented by Imagination Stage

Feb 18

Apr 08

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

Kameeka is confident that today she will finally beat her rival, Jamara, and become the Hula-Hoopin' Queen of 139th Street in Harlem. But she has to...

BSO Music Box: In the Treetops

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Mar 04

BSO Music Box: In the Treetops

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at AMP by Strathmore

The cacophony of the rainforest comes to life through the sounds of exotic birds and playful monkeys. Back by popular demand! The BSO Music Box...

Sensory-Friendly Backstage Tours

Presented by Strathmore

Mar 25

May 20

Sensory-Friendly Backstage Tours

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Play instruments on the stage, see the artists’ dressing rooms, learn about how the lights and sound work, and much more in this exclusive tour...

BSO Music Box: Celebrate Springtime

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Apr 22

BSO Music Box: Celebrate Springtime

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at AMP by Strathmore

Cherry blossoms, sunshine, budding flowers, and trees herald spring! So refreshing! Back by popular demand! The BSO Music Box concerts are the...

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Art

19th Annual Bethesda Painting Awards

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Dec 19

Feb 28

19th Annual Bethesda Painting Awards

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Gallery B

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 19th annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local...

34th Biennial Creative Crafts Council Exhibition of Fine Craft - CALL FOR ENTRIES

Presented by Creative Crafts Council

Dec 23

Feb 05

34th Biennial Creative Crafts Council Exhibition of Fine Craft - CALL FOR ENTRIES

Presented by Creative Crafts Council at The Mansion at Strathmore

The Creative Crafts Council (CCC) is an umbrella organization of twelve fine craft guilds in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia that...

Ageless Expressions: Acrylic Bursts of Color

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jan 10

Feb 07

Ageless Expressions: Acrylic Bursts of Color

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Go bright and light this winter! Experience the fun of abstract acrylic painting, explore ways to make vibrant pops of color, and learn about tools...

Beginner/Intermediate Printmaking

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jan 10

Mar 07

Beginner/Intermediate Printmaking

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

This course is designed as an entry point into the fun and versatile world of printmaking. Intro students will gain familiarity and experience with...

Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jan 11

Mar 08

Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Explore the art of watercolor and learn new techniques in this class for beginner and intermediate-level painters. Practice watercolor techniques as...

Beginner/Intermediate Drawing

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jan 12

Mar 09

Beginner/Intermediate Drawing

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Grab your pencil and your sketchbook, and get ready to draw! In this 8-week class for students with previous drawing experience, learn new techniques...

Landscape Painting

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Jan 12

Mar 09

Landscape Painting

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Discover the art of painting landscapes in this class for beginner to intermediate level artists. Explore the elements of art: composition,...

VisArts Exhibition - Jessica Valoris: Passage/way/s

Presented by VisArts

Jan 18

Mar 05

VisArts Exhibition - Jessica Valoris: Passage/way/s

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

Passage/way/s is a mixed media installation that centers cultural and folkloric practices of fugitivity and marronage. It is a meditation on the...

VisArts Exhibition - Alison Kysia: Art, Islam, and Activism: Works in Progress

Presented by VisArts

Jan 25

Mar 05

VisArts Exhibition - Alison Kysia: Art, Islam, and Activism: Works in Progress

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

In this solo exhibition, VisArts’ 2022 Bresler Resident Alison Kysia showcases three works in progress that express her love of art, Islam, and...

VisArts Exhibition - Gabrielle Tillenburg: Sound of Fire

Presented by VisArts

Jan 25

Mar 12

VisArts Exhibition - Gabrielle Tillenburg: Sound of Fire

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

With over 750 military bases in about 80 countries around the world, the US military challenges our notions of “American soil.” As the largest...

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Music

Janelle Gill, Jazz Pianist

Presented by Arts Barn

Feb 04

Janelle Gill, Jazz Pianist

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

Janelle Gill began piano instruction at the age of 5. As a middle school student, Janelle was introduced to jazz by Delfeayo Marsalis when he...

Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival 2023

Presented by Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music

Feb 17 - 19

Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival 2023

Presented by Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music at Hilton Washington DC - Rockville

The Jazz Academy of Music, Inc proudly presents The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival (MAJF). The MAJF is a straight-ahead jazz festival that occurs every...

Paul Carr's Jazz Academy's New Beginning Band- The Genesis Band!

Presented by Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music

Ongoing

Paul Carr's Jazz Academy's New Beginning Band- The Genesis Band!

Presented by Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music at NORTH CHEVY CHASE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The Jazz Academy of Music (JAM) is beginning the Jazz Academy Genesis band for young people interested in learning an instrument to eventually have...

Spring Semester of Singing at Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Presented by Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Jan 09

May 02

Spring Semester of Singing at Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Presented by Encore Creativity for Older Adults at Asbury Methodist Village

Registration is now open for Encore Creativity's spring semester of 22.5 hours of rehearsal time across roughly 15 weeks, with 90-minute rehearsals...

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 12

Mar 02

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

So you’ve taken beginning guitar or you’ve been playing for a while and want to get to the next level. Learn some finger picking and other...

Songs with Friends Music Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 12

Mar 02

Songs with Friends Music Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

From blues to Bob Dylan to Bono to Beyoncé and beyond, expand your guitar technique and repertoire while playing great music with others. We all...

Continuing Ukulele Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 12

Mar 02

Continuing Ukulele Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Take your basic skills to a new level as you learn more picking and some melody playing too, and tackle the song you really want to play. Beginning...

Young Yukes Ukulele Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 12

Mar 02

Young Yukes Ukulele Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Join this fun class and learn to play the ukulele, a small member of the guitar family. It’s easy to start, and the possibilities are endless!...

Let's Sing! Music Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 17

Apr 25

Let's Sing! Music Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Become a singing star! Learn songs from popular films and other genres while having fun learning to breathe and care for the young voice and...

Intermediate/Advanced Irish Flute and Tin Whistle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Jan 25

Mar 22

Intermediate/Advanced Irish Flute and Tin Whistle Class

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Builds on the Advanced Beginners Irish Flute/Tin Whistle class. Fundamental skills required. Explores additional repertoire, ornamentation, phrasing;...

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Theatre

Rockville Little Theatre presents "Pride@Prejudice"

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre

Jan 27

Feb 05

Rockville Little Theatre presents "Pride@Prejudice"

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

January 27 & 28 and February 3 & 4 at 8:00pm | January 29 and February 5 at 2:00pm In Pride@Prejudice, Daniel Elihu Kramer’s delightful...

Lumina Theatre Group Presents...Pride and Prejudice!

Presented by Lumina Studio Theatre

Feb 03 - 04

Lumina Theatre Group Presents...Pride and Prejudice!

Presented by Lumina Studio Theatre at Lumina Studio Theatre

Join us for a one of a kind night with Lumina's acclaimed adult Theatre Group that brought you hits like "Tom Jones" "Ovid on the Rocks" and...

"Sweethearts" and "The Zoo"

Presented by Arts Barn

Feb 10 - 27

"Sweethearts" and "The Zoo"

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

Victorian Lyric Opera Company presents two Valentine-themed one-act operettas that are sure to delight the romantic in all of us! Act I is...

Flying V Fights: Grapplemania

Presented by Flying V Theatre

Feb 18

Flying V Fights: Grapplemania

Presented by Flying V Theatre at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre

Flying V Fights: Grapplemania Feb 18 @ Silver Spring Black Box https://bit.ly/Grapplemania The Fight for the Flying V FighterVerse rages on as evil...

In the Gutter

Presented by Best Medicine Rep

Feb 24

Mar 19

In the Gutter

Presented by Best Medicine Rep at Best Medicine Rep

Best Medicine Rep Theater Company presents the world premiere of John Morogiello's noir comedy In the Gutter. When a down-on-his-luck gutter salesman...

A Nice Indian Boy

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Mar 08

Apr 09

A Nice Indian Boy

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

A meet-cute at the local temple brings Naveen face-to-face with the man of his dreams: a fellow Marathi-speaking Hindu who loves the same Bollywood...

James and the Giant Peach

Presented by Arts Barn

Mar 10 - 26

James and the Giant Peach

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

James & his new friends roll their peach into the ocean & embark on a fantastic voyage that crosses paths with seagulls, sharks, & lands them on top...