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Drag Queen Story Hour

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Apr 16

Jul 16

Drag Queen Story Hour

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens, in partnership with Drag Queen Story Hour of Montgomery County and WAM and Fam hosts a monthly Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH)....

Tiny Tots

Presented by the Puppet Co.

May 07

Jul 31

Tiny Tots

Presented by the Puppet Co. at the Puppet Co. Playhouse

Designed for children 2 to 4 years old, Tiny Tots offers a viewing atmosphere especially suited for young theatre patrons. All Tiny Tots shows...

The Joy That Carries You

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

May 11

Jun 12

The Joy That Carries You

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

A drama about an interracial couple in crisis by local playwriting team Awa Sal Secka and Dani Stoller (Signature's Easy Women Smoking Loose...

Jazz at the Kramer

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County

May 11

Aug 10

Jazz at the Kramer

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County 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 music! Each month the Jazz Academy...

Bethesda Summer Concert Series

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

May 20

Jun 24

Bethesda Summer Concert Series

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Norfolk Avenue Streetery

Weekly outdoor concerts kick off in downtown Bethesda on Friday, May 20, 2022. Attendees can also purchase food, beer, and wine from downtown...

Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra presents "Chamber Orchestra Concert"

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre

May 28

Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra presents "Chamber Orchestra Concert"

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

The Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra is newly established in Maryland. Music Director/ Concertmaster Mei Mei Wei is joined by outstanding professional...

Youssou NDOUR

Presented by Strathmore

May 31

Youssou NDOUR

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Youssou NDOUR, Senegalese Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and activist, returns to Strathmore. With roots in traditional music and griot...

Salsa in the Park

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 02

Salsa in the Park

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Takoma-Piney Branch Local Park

Salsa in the Park is a monthly event series showcasing the remarkable dance moves and lively sounds of Salsa music. This free event series features...

A Saxophone at the Opera

Presented by Maureen Walsh

Jun 03

A Saxophone at the Opera

Presented by Maureen Walsh at Westmoreland Congregational Church

Join us for an evening of opera, art, and the classical saxophone! You will hear music from five of the most well-loved operas of all time, from...

Singer-Songwriter Gretchen Peters in Concert

Presented by Arts Barn

Jun 04

Singer-Songwriter Gretchen Peters in Concert

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

Gretchen Peters is one of Nashville’s most beloved & compelling artists. Her songs immerse listeners in a world of emotion, digging underneath to...

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Free

Free Workshops with Strathmore Artists in Residence Class of 2022

Presented by Strathmore

Feb 16

Jun 15

Free Workshops with Strathmore Artists in Residence Class of 2022

Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

Enjoy free workshops with our Strathmore Artists in Residence Class of 2022! JAMES FERNANDO - WORKSHOP WED JANUARY 12 | 7:30PM LANGSTON HUGHES II...

Bloom Free Community Concerts

Presented by Strathmore

Mar 12

Aug 13

Bloom Free Community Concerts

Presented by Strathmore at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center

Bloom captures the essence of Strathmore’s role in the community—helping the arts thrive and making sure that everyone has a chance to experience...

Walk This Way Art Experience

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Ongoing

Walk This Way Art Experience

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Kingsley Trail in Little Bennett Regional Park

The signs along the trail invite participants to further explore the trail by igniting their imagination and encouraging them to think outside the...

Yoga Philosophy and Meditation Series

Presented by Gandhi Memorial Center

Apr 20

Jun 01

Yoga Philosophy and Meditation Series

Presented by Gandhi Memorial Center at Gandhi Memorial Center

Meditation is the key to spiritual life and illumination. Kriya Yoga is a Sanskrit expression of two words, Kriya and Yoga. Kriya means work. Yoga...

Symphony in the City at the Patterson Park Observatory

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Jun 01

Symphony in the City at the Patterson Park Observatory

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Patterson Park Observatory

The BSO’s Symphony in the City series is back! Symphony in the City brings the Orchestra out of the concert hall and into community locations...

Planet Bethesda

Presented by FARM

Jun 05

Planet Bethesda

Presented by FARM at Planet Bethesda

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Parks Playhouse: PRIDE in the Park: An LGBTQ Comedy Show

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 09

Parks Playhouse: PRIDE in the Park: An LGBTQ Comedy Show

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Fairview Urban Road Park

In celebration of PRIDE Month, Improbable Comedy is getting a rainbow makeover and showcasing local queer comics! Some of the best LGBTQIA+...

Skate Night

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 10

Jul 08

Skate Night

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Olney Manor Recreational Park

Perfect your tricks and catch some air at Skate Night. Open to skaters of all abilities, the free event series will take place at different skate...

Parks Playhouse: Alex & Olmsted

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 11

Parks Playhouse: Alex & Olmsted

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Cabin John Regional Park

Using stunningly innovative puppetry inspired by turn-of-the-century vaudeville entertainers, internationally known troupe Alex & Olmsted perform...

Yappy Hour

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Jun 23

Yappy Hour

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Elm Street Park

Grab your pup and your pals and join us for Yappy Hour in downtown Bethesda complete with a pop-up dog park, food, beer & wine and live music.

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Kids + Family

Takoma Park MOVES

Presented by Dance Exchange

Mar 26

Jun 25

Takoma Park MOVES

Presented by Dance Exchange at Dance Exchange

A class for everyone! Join DX artists to move with a mix of families, professionals, and community members of all ages, backgrounds, and levels. Live...

Tiny Tots

Presented by the Puppet Co.

May 06

Jun 30

Tiny Tots

Presented by the Puppet Co. at the Puppet Co. Playhouse

Tiny Tots is a great way for children to get introduced to puppetry! It's a 30 minute show with lights on, theater doors open, and no loud noises....

Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs

Presented by the Puppet Co.

Jun 02

Jul 03

Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs

Presented by the Puppet Co. at the Puppet Co. Playhouse

We all think we know the Big Bad Wolf from the classic fairytales, but what if it’s the same Wolf in both stories? What if there’s been a big...

Planet Bethesda

Presented by Farm Animal Rights Movement

Jun 05

Planet Bethesda

Presented by Farm Animal Rights Movement at Elm Street Urban Park

https://files.slack.com/files-pri/T017P9EHJJZ-F03E6H7REH3/screen_shot_2022-05-05_at_2.06.27_pm.png The Planet Bethesda Festival is happening Sunday,...

Parks Playhouse Junior: Kidsinger Jim Concert

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 07

Parks Playhouse Junior: Kidsinger Jim Concert

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Ellsworth Urban Park

Beginning at 10:00 am, the famous local kid’s performer, Kidsinger Jim, will put on a show filled with original music, catchy sing-a-longs, and...

Parks Playhouse Junior: The Puppet Co.

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 11

Parks Playhouse Junior: The Puppet Co.

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Cabin John Regional Park - Ampitheatre

This charming hand puppet retelling of the classic fairytale is performed by just one person! Princesses can be named after vegetables, witches can...

Strawberry Festival

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum

Jun 11 - 12

Strawberry Festival

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

Nothing says summer quite like the Strawberry Festival. Join your neighbors from near and far in celebrating community at this annual event. Plan...

Parks Playhouse Junior: New Orchestra of Washington’s Music Workshop

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 17

Parks Playhouse Junior: New Orchestra of Washington’s Music Workshop

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Wheaton Local Park

Little music lovers looking to get a hands-on musical experience will find whimsy and wonder at the New Orchestra of Washington Music Workshop....

Parks Playhouse Junior: Silly Goose Goes Green

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 23

Parks Playhouse Junior: Silly Goose Goes Green

Presented by Montgomery Parks at South Germantown Recreational Park Adventure Playground

Learn about the environment with local artist Val Smalkin and her puppet friend, Silly Goose, with their special show Silly Goose Goes Green at the...

Cinderella

Presented by the Puppet Co.

Jul 21

Aug 28

Cinderella

Presented by the Puppet Co. at the Puppet Co. Playhouse

Rod puppets convey the classic tale of rags to riches, love at first sight (twice!), and getting what we all deserve. Don’t miss this fan favorite...

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Art

Neurodiversity: Biodiversity

Presented by Trisha Gupta Studio

Mar 23

May 30

Neurodiversity: Biodiversity

Presented by Trisha Gupta Studio at Sandy Spring Museum

Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. Greater biodiversity creates a stronger, healthier ecosystem. As more animal and plant species become...

23rd Annual Juried Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio High School Exhibition

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn

Mar 26

Jun 26

23rd Annual Juried Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio High School Exhibition

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park

The Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio are excited to present the artwork of the 40 student artists who juried into this competitive show. First Place...

Family Pottery (sessions 1 and 2)

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 03

Jun 19

Family Pottery (sessions 1 and 2)

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...

Advanced Family Pottery (sessions 1 and 2)

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 03

Jun 19

Advanced Family Pottery (sessions 1 and 2)

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Spend some quality time as a family by taking your pottery skills to the next level with more advanced pinch pot, slab and coil projects using new...

Printmaking for Teens

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 04

Jun 06

Printmaking for Teens

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Learn the art of printmaking in this class that focuses on printmaking methods that can be done at home without a press. Explore a variety of...

Kids Pottery

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 04

Jun 06

Kids Pottery

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Discover the magic and endless possibilities of clay! Explore all sorts of fun hand-building methods that have been used since the dawn of...

Intermediate Drawing for Adults

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 04

Jun 06

Intermediate Drawing for Adults

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

In this 8-week class for those with some previous drawing experience, join teaching artist Danielle Gantt to learn new techniques and hone your...

Intermediate Printmaking

Presented by create

Apr 04

Jun 06

Intermediate Printmaking

Presented by create at CREATE Arts Center

Continue your journey through the world of prints with further exploration of printmaking techniques. Practices will include block printing,...

Advanced Art Studio for Teens

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 05

May 31

Advanced Art Studio for Teens

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Designed for teens with previous art experience, Advanced Art Studio for Teens is a responsive class for those looking to take their work to the next...

Comics & Cartooning

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 05

May 31

Comics & Cartooning

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Do you love to create characters and worlds? Would you like to learn how to bring them to life? Through techniques used in comics and cartooning,...

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Music

Strathmore Artist in Residence Concerts, Class of 2022

Presented by Strathmore

Jan 19

Jun 22

Strathmore Artist in Residence Concerts, Class of 2022

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

A flagship program of Strathmore’s Institute for Artistic and Professional Development, the Artist in Residence (AIR) program was created in 2005...

Jazz: Mark Meadows at Olney Theatre Center

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

May 28

Jazz: Mark Meadows at Olney Theatre Center

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

The Olney Performance Series is a new, year-round program that provides a permanent home on our campus for jazz, cabaret, spoken word, and theatre...

BSO Presents Ragtime, Blues and All That Jazz

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Jun 02

BSO Presents Ragtime, Blues and All That Jazz

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

In this “tour de force” concert, Byron Stripling showcases ragtime masters Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton in addition to blues legends B.B....

Innovative Voices: A Free Orchestra Concert Featuring Trailblazing Underrepresented Composers

Presented by NIH Community Orchestra

Jun 04

Innovative Voices: A Free Orchestra Concert Featuring Trailblazing Underrepresented Composers

Presented by NIH Community Orchestra at North Bethesda United Methodist Church

Are you ready to embrace Innovative Voices? Join us for the NIH Community Orchestra's celebration of music by diverse, underrepresented composers:...

Washington Folk Festival

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Jun 04 - 05

Washington Folk Festival

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

The Washington Folk Festival at historic Glen Echo Park will return this year after a two year COVID hiatus! This will be the 40th year for this...

House Concert: Domenic Salerni, violinist and composer

Presented by Washington Musica Viva

Jun 05

House Concert: Domenic Salerni, violinist and composer

Presented by Washington Musica Viva at BannerArts

House Concert in Takoma Park: Domenic Salerni, violinist with Attacca Quartet and guest composer, Emma Hays Johnson, cello, Carl Banner, piano,...

Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis

Presented by National Philharmonic

Jun 05

Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis

Presented by National Philharmonic at Music Center at Strathmore

National Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorale, conducted by Maestro Piotr Gajewski, concludes Its 2021-2022 Season with Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis,...

Olney Big Band

Presented by Living Arts Concert Series

Jun 05

Olney Big Band

Presented by Living Arts Concert Series at Resurrection Catholic Church

The Olney Big Band is back in action celebrating their 20th anniversary. Their 17 piece ensemble - plus two superb vocalists - will play and sing...

Brookside Gardens Summer Twilight Concert Series

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Jun 07 - 28

Brookside Gardens Summer Twilight Concert Series

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens

Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of musical performances set in the beauty of Brookside Gardens. Admission is free, and no...

BSO Presents Anne-Sophie Mutter Performs Beethoven

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Jun 09

BSO Presents Anne-Sophie Mutter Performs Beethoven

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

Four-time Grammy® Award-winner and violinist extraordinaire Anne-Sophie Mutter joins the BSO for Beethoven’s lyrical Violin Concerto in D Major, a...

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Theatre

Nollywood Dreams

Presented by Round House Theatre

Jun 08

Jul 03

Nollywood Dreams

Presented by Round House Theatre at Round House Theatre Bethesda

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM Nollywood Dreams By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere It’s the ‘90s...

A Night Out On Times Square: An Original Musical Revue

Presented by Bethesda Little Theatre

Jun 10 - 19

A Night Out On Times Square: An Original Musical Revue

Presented by Bethesda Little Theatre at Cultural Arts Center-Montgomery College

Join us for A Night Out on Times Square! Bethesda Little Theatre presents an original musical revue featuring songs from all the Broadway shows...

Head Over Heels

Presented by Arts on the Green

Jun 10 - 26

Head Over Heels

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved...

The Music Man

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Jun 17

Jul 24

The Music Man

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

Our revolutionary retelling of this Golden Age classic is sure to be the talk of the DMV - and beyond - in the coming season. With a half Deaf and...

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Presented by Imagination Stage

Jun 22

Aug 07

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

Mr. Popper, a painter of modest means, dreams of taking an Antarctic adventure. So he’s thrilled when a penguin named Captain Cook waddles out of a...

Rockville Musical Theatre presents "Once Upon a Mattress"

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre

Jul 01 - 17

Rockville Musical Theatre presents "Once Upon a Mattress"

Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

Rockville Musical Theatre presents "Once Upon a Mattress" Fri. July 1, 8, 15 and Sat July 2, 9, 16 at 8pm |Sun. July 10 & 17 at 2pm Many moons ago in...