• ART

  • Make Glass Mosaics in a Funky Studio Space
    Make Glass Mosaics in a Funky Studio Space

    Presented by Arts on the Block at Arts on the Block (Fenton Studio)

    Oct 12 - Dec 21, 2019

    A three-hour mosaic workshop in a professional art studio, with hands-on help from our studio crew. Learn tile-cutting and work on a personal project!

  • Gallery Exhibit - Maryland Photography Alliance
    Gallery Exhibit - Maryland Photography Alliance

    Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events at The Activity Center at Bohrer Park

    Nov 01, 2019 - Jan 21, 2020

    The City hosts the 3rd annual Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) photo competition exhibit, on display November 1, 2019 through January 21, 2020.

  • Captured Light: Current Photographic Processes
    Captured Light: Current Photographic Processes

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

    Nov 16 - Dec 21, 2019

    Juried exhibit of contemporary photography from artists across the Mid-Atlantic region.

  • Glen Echo Pottery Gallery Extended Holiday Hours
    Glen Echo Pottery Gallery Extended Holiday Hours

    Presented by Glen Echo Pottery at Glen Echo Park

    Nov 29 - Dec 22, 2019

    Glen Echo Pottery Gallery is extending its holiday sale hours, opening on November 29 and December 20, in addition to its normal hours of Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

  • Glen Echo Pottery Holiday Sale
    Glen Echo Pottery Holiday Sale

    Presented by Glen Echo Pottery at George Washington University's Mt. Vernon Campus

    Dec 06 - Dec 08, 2019

    Glen Echo Pottery presents its annual Holiday Sale on December 6, 7, and 8, 2019. The sale will feature the work of 60 of the Pottery's instructors and students. Extended sale hours; free indoor weekend parking.

  • December First Friday Gallery Openings and Open St...
    December First Friday Gallery Openings and Open St...

    Presented by Artists & Makers Studios at Artists & Makers Studios

    Dec 06 - Dec 20, 2019

    Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville highlights the work of three metro-area artists with rich visual vocabularies in three galleries for the month in December - along with artists' open studios.

  • Holiday Boutique
    Holiday Boutique

    Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Triangle Art Studios

    Dec 06 - Dec 21, 2019

    Visit the Triangle Art Studios for unique, one of a kind, artist made gifts.

  • Collage Ornaments Workshop for Adults & Childr...
    Collage Ornaments Workshop for Adults & Childr...

    Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

    Dec 08, 2019

    Create a pair of unique collage ornaments to give as gifts, display for the holidays, or hang in your home all year round, in this workshop designed for both children and adults.

  • Stained Glass Ornaments
    Stained Glass Ornaments

    Presented by VisArts at VisArts

    Dec 11, 2019

    Come create a stained glass holiday ornament!

  • Karim Nagi: Alive and Diverse!
    Karim Nagi: Alive and Diverse!

    Presented by Washington Revels at Church of the Ascension

    Dec 12, 2019

    It’s a great way to extend the fun of The Christmas Revels or to get in the mood before the final performances of “Celestial Fools”!

  • Holiday Art Sale
    Holiday Art Sale

    Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

    Dec 15, 2019

    Find beautiful and creative gifts for the art lovers in your life (and treat yourself to something too!).

  • Family Paint Night
    Family Paint Night

    Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

    Dec 21, 2019

    Join CREATE Arts Center the 3rd Saturday of each month from 6:30-8:30 pm for Family Paint Night!

  • Family Day Painting
    Family Day Painting

    Presented by VisArts at VisArts

    Dec 27, 2019

    What to do with your kids over winter break? Create a masterpiece of course!

  • SoulCollage®
    SoulCollage®

    Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

    Jan 06 - Jan 20, 2020

    Join art therapist, artist and certified SoulCollage® practitioner Sally Brucker as she guides you through the experience of SoulCollage®, an international tool of self-awareness based on Jungian psychology.

  • Senior Art Club
    Senior Art Club

    Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

    Jan 15 - Mar 11, 2020

    Join us for a weekly art club designed for older adults of all experience levels.

  • Mixed Media Expressions Workshop
    Mixed Media Expressions Workshop

    Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

    Jan 23 - Feb 06, 2020

    Join interdisciplinary artist Ann Deutermann in a 3-part workshop exploring mixed media painting using a variety of materials and techniques.

  • Mark Nizer 4D
    Mark Nizer 4D

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

    Feb 22, 2020

  • Glen Echo Pottery Gallery
    Glen Echo Pottery Gallery

    Presented by Glen Echo Pottery at Glen Echo Park

    Ongoing

    Glen Echo Pottery Gallery will reopen to the public on April 6. It will be open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The Gallery sells the work of 29 advanced potters and instructors. Wheel demonstrations for children Saturdays and Sundays.

  • ‘Art for Healing’ Group
    ‘Art for Healing’ Group

    Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

    Ongoing

    Join CREATE’s licensed art therapists for a weekly group meeting using painting, clay, drawing and other forms of artistic expression to cope with the stress of daily life, including pain, fear, depression and grief.

  • CAMPS

  • Your Child Can Star in Aristocats Kids
    Your Child Can Star in Aristocats Kids

    Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC at Adventure Theatre MTC

    Dec 16, 2019 - Jan 11, 2020

    Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.

  • CLASSES

  • Super Social Saturday in Germantown
    Super Social Saturday in Germantown

    Presented by ArtStream Inc. at ComMotion Dance

    Sep 21 - Dec 14, 2019

    Practice being your best self in a group event setting. Show your skills, be silly, express yourself, practice positive social experiences, and dance!

  • Creative Writing Workshops
    Creative Writing Workshops

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Nov 21, 2019 - Apr 16, 2020

    Creative writing is a tool for knowing yourself, understanding the world, and connecting with other people.

  • Art Night Out: Ornaments
    Art Night Out: Ornaments

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Dec 14, 2019

  • Popurri De Cultura – Culture Class for Hispanic ...
    Popurri De Cultura – Culture Class for Hispanic ...

    Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

    Dec 14, 2019

    Immerse your children ages 6 – 12 in the cultural arts of Puerto Rico through storytelling, hands-on arts projects, and simple bilingual games. Each class offers a variety of projects to choose from and parent resource guides to take home.

  • Family Workshop: Winter Wonderland
    Family Workshop: Winter Wonderland

    Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

    Jan 12, 2020

  • Magical Veggies Workshop
    Magical Veggies Workshop

    Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

    Jan 26, 2020

  • Family Workshop: Valentine's Day
    Family Workshop: Valentine's Day

    Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

    Feb 09, 2020

  • Wand Making Workshop
    Wand Making Workshop

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Apr 05, 2020

    Part of the Magic & Fantasy Weekend at the Arts Barn

  • Family Songwriting Workshop
    Family Songwriting Workshop

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    May 30, 2020

    In this workshop perfect for kids and adults to experience together, you’ll learn a simple and fun method for making up lyrics and melodies.

  • Dance Classes at Maryland Youth Ballet
    Dance Classes at Maryland Youth Ballet

    Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet at Maryland Youth Ballet

    Ongoing

    Ballet training for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Dancers (ages 2-20) at one of the regions finest schools of classical ballet.

  • Early Dance Classes at Maryland Youth Ballet
    Early Dance Classes at Maryland Youth Ballet

    Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet at Maryland Youth Ballet

    Ongoing

    8-week sessions for children ages 2-5.

  • COMEDY

  • Sinbad
    Sinbad

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Dec 13, 2019

    Beloved comedian and actor Sinbad has been making audiences laugh for more than three decades.

  • New Years Eve at Positano Italian Restaurant in Be...
    New Years Eve at Positano Italian Restaurant in Be...

    Presented by StandupComedyToGo.com at Positano Italian Restaurant

    Dec 31, 2019 - Jan 01, 2020

    Live Standup Comedy Show from 9pm-11pm followed by DJ & Dancing from 11pm-1am

  • AMP Comedy: Seaton Smith
    AMP Comedy: Seaton Smith

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Jan 24, 2020

    Before catapulting into the spotlight with a breakout performance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, acclaimed comic and Howard University alum Seaton Smith got his start in DC’s stand up scene.

  • AMP Comedy: Dina Hashem
    AMP Comedy: Dina Hashem

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Feb 07, 2020

    This comedienne mines her Arab-American heritage for hilarious observations delivered with a deadpan demeanor.

  • Die Laughing Productions presents Love & Marri...
    Die Laughing Productions presents Love & Marri...

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Feb 13, 2020

    Save the date! Die Laughing Productions, the world’s finest murder mystery company, has requested the honor of your presence at this hilarious and interactive wedding-themed whodunit.

  • Etta May
    Etta May

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

    Feb 29, 2020

  • Laugh Riot at Positano: Live Standup Comedy Show
    Laugh Riot at Positano: Live Standup Comedy Show

    Presented by StandupComedyToGo.com at Positano Italian Restaurant

    Ongoing

    Live Standup Comedy Show Saturday Nights in Bethesda, MD featuring local Montgomery County standup comedians.

  • DANCE

  • The Mini-Nut
    The Mini-Nut

    Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet at Cultural Arts Center-Montgomery College

    Dec 07 - Dec 08, 2019

    Maryland Youth Ballet's The Mini-Nut - an area favorite for young audiences.

  • Dance Exchange Performing "I Object" at Dance Plac...
    Dance Exchange Performing "I Object" at Dance Plac...

    Presented by Dance Exchange at Dance Place

    Dec 07 - Dec 08, 2019

    Dance Exchange artists Juliana Pongutá Forero and Sam Horning perform I Object, exploring our relationship to objects throughout time and across spatial, political, and spiritual dimensions at Dance Place on December 7 and 8.

  • Metropolitan Ballet Theatre's 31st Annual Producti...
    Metropolitan Ballet Theatre's 31st Annual Producti...

    Presented by Metropolitan Ballet Theatre at Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center

    Dec 07 - Dec 15, 2019

    Metropolitan Ballet Theatre's 31st Annual Production of The Nutcracker

  • MBT's The Nutcracker Suite
    MBT's The Nutcracker Suite

    Presented by Metropolitan Ballet Theatre at Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center

    Dec 07 - Dec 15, 2019

    MBT's The Nutcracker Suite, a shorter-length version of the classic holiday ballet

  • MBT's The Nutcracker Suite, Sensory-friendly perfo...
    MBT's The Nutcracker Suite, Sensory-friendly perfo...

    Presented by Metropolitan Ballet Theatre at Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center

    Dec 08, 2019

    MBT's The Nutcracker Suite, a shorter-length version of the classic holiday ballet- sensory friendly performance

  • Nutcracker Night
    Nutcracker Night

    Presented by Akhmedova Ballet Academy at Cultural Arts Center-Montgomery College

    Dec 14, 2019

    Akhmedova Ballet Academy's "Nutcracker Night" is a dance performance for all ages

  • Holidays on Tap!
    Holidays on Tap!

    Presented by Unexpected Stage Company at River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation

    Dec 14, 2019

    Celebrate the season with Unexpected Stage's "Holidays on Tap!" featuring legendary tap dancer Baakari Wilder (Broadway's "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk), pianist Hope Udobi and vocalist Porsche Vanderhorst.

  • Bomba Workshop
    Bomba Workshop

    Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

    Dec 14, 2019

    This fun, high energy dance class is sure to get your blood flowing and body moving! Enjoy high and low impact movement as you dance along to the infectious rhythm of live drummers.

  • The Hip Hop Nutcracker
    The Hip Hop Nutcracker

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Dec 17 - Dec 19, 2019

    Join Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they set off for a magical adventure…in modern day New York City.

  • Arabian Lights: A Bellydance Gala and Fundraiser f...
    Arabian Lights: A Bellydance Gala and Fundraiser f...

    Presented by Sahara's Treasure at Outta the Rabbit Hole - A Whimsical Event Space

    Jan 05, 2020

    Family-friendly fundraiser showcasing renowned bellydance artists from Montgomery County and beyond; all proceeds benefit Washington Area Fuel Fund.

  • Dance Exchange 2020 Winter Institute
    Dance Exchange 2020 Winter Institute

    Presented by Dance Exchange at Dance Exchange

    Jan 09 - Jan 12, 2020

    Growing as movers, community members, and leaders in intergenerational dancemaking and collaboration.

  • Step Afrika! Step Xplosion
    Step Afrika! Step Xplosion

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Jan 12, 2020

    Strathmore is proud to welcome back Step Afrika!, the first professional organization dedicated to the African American tradition of stepping.

  • Spring Dance Classes at CityDance
    Spring Dance Classes at CityDance

    Presented by CityDance at CityDance School and Conservatory at Rockville

    Jan 20 - May 24, 2020

    Sign up for spring dance classes for dancers ages 3-7 in Rockville, MD.

  • Dance Your Way Into 2020
    Dance Your Way Into 2020

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Kentlands Mansion

    Jan 25, 2020

    Salsa - Beginner Dance Lesson, no experience necessary. Dance to the Latin beats of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha & Rumba. Swing - Beginner Dance Lesson, no experience necessary. Leap through time with modern & traditional dances of Swing, Foxtro

  • Bereishit Dance Company
    Bereishit Dance Company

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Feb 06, 2020

    Bereishit Dance Company is a groundbreaking Seoul-based company that approaches Korean traditional culture from a contemporary view.

  • FILM

  • Bethesda Film Fest Call for Entries
    Bethesda Film Fest Call for Entries

    Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Bethesda Urban Partnership

    Nov 25, 2019 - Jan 06, 2020

    The Bethesda Film Fest is currently accepting documentary film submissions for the 8th annual festival to be held March 27-28, 2019.

  • Manual Cinema
    Manual Cinema

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Jan 24, 2020

    Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize. An activist and community organizer, Brooks’ provocative works captured the spirit and struggle of the Civil Rights Movement.

  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
    Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Feb 28, 2020

    Bollywood film & dance demonstration

  • Matinee Saturday: Too Late for Tears
    Matinee Saturday: Too Late for Tears

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Mar 14, 2020

    Iconic noir actress Lizabeth Scott stars as a woman determined to keep the money from an illegal business payoff at any cost – including her husband’s life. Also starring Don DeFore & Dan Duryea.

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Apr 04, 2020

    Part of the Magic & Fantasy Weekend at the Arts Barn

  • Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone
    Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Apr 05, 2020

    Part of the Magic & Fantasy Weekend at the Arts Barn

  • FREE

  • FREE Classical Music Concert for kids and adults: ...
    FREE Classical Music Concert for kids and adults: ...

    Presented by Bender JCC of Greater Washington at Bender JCC of Greater Washington

    Feb 02, 2020

    Peabody Conservatory cello faculty artist Amit Peled has established this chamber orchestra in 2018 to nurture, train and support local graduate music students during their auditions period, offering concerts all across Maryland.

  • Henna Workshop
    Henna Workshop

    Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

    Feb 13, 2020

    Learn all about henna from plant to paste to pattern in this two-hour workshop led by Priyanka (Priya) Walunjkar of Charming Henna.

  • HISTORY

  • VLOC: Bringing Victorian Operetta Alive in the 21s...
    VLOC: Bringing Victorian Operetta Alive in the 21s...

    Presented by Peerless Rockville at Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park

    Dec 12, 2019

    A special program by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company, Rockville's own operetta company.

  • History Happy Hour- Wire Guys and Shooters:The bes...
    History Happy Hour- Wire Guys and Shooters:The bes...

    Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

    Jan 17, 2020

    As sports journalists who have covered nearly every acclaimed athlete in recent history, they will also share some amusing behind-the-scenes stories and discuss the difference between the players’ public persona and their locker room temperament.

  • KIDS + FAMILY

  • The Velveteen Rabbit
    The Velveteen Rabbit

    Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC at Adventure Theatre MTC

    Nov 15, 2019 - Jan 01, 2020

    Margery Williams's classic toy story gets a vibrant retelling in this brand new adaptation.

  • Gardens of Lights Exhibit
    Gardens of Lights Exhibit

    Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens

    Nov 22 - Dec 31, 2019

    Stroll from garden to garden enjoying light exhibits, sparkling fountains, and whimsical winter scenes, visit the conservatory to see the miniature train exhibit, and the visitor center to sip hot cocoa and listen to live musical performances.

  • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
    The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

    Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

    Nov 23, 2019 - Jan 05, 2020

    Best for ages 5+

  • The Nutcracker
    The Nutcracker

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

    Nov 29 - Dec 29, 2019

    A Washington tradition for 30 years, "The Nutcracker" is the story of Clara-Marie’s favorite toy, and their adventures together in the Land of the Sugerplum Fairy.

  • Strathmore Children's Chorus: Great American Folks...
    Strathmore Children's Chorus: Great American Folks...

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Dec 08, 2019

    Put a little fiddle in your holiday tradition with a spectrum of American folksong!

  • Sugar Plum Tea Party at Metropolitan Ballet Theatr...
    Sugar Plum Tea Party at Metropolitan Ballet Theatr...

    Presented by Metropolitan Ballet Theatre at Metropolitan Ballet Theatre, Gaithersburg

    Dec 21, 2019

    Meet the SugarPlum Fairy, enjoy a ballet class and a sweet treat!

  • Family Chanukah Party
    Family Chanukah Party

    Presented by Bender JCC of Greater Washington at Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington

    Dec 23, 2019

  • Discovery Day: Archaeology
    Discovery Day: Archaeology

    Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg Community Museum

    Jan 04, 2020

    Hands-on activities give you a glimpse into the world of archaeology.

  • Storytime at the Arts Barn
    Storytime at the Arts Barn

    Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

    Jan 24 - Feb 28, 2020

  • BSO Music Box
    BSO Music Box

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Jan 25, 2020

    Back by popular demand! The BSO Music Box concert series is the perfect program for budding little music lovers.

  • The Great Zucchini
    The Great Zucchini

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Jan 26, 2020

  • The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats...
    The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats...

    Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC at Adventure Theatre MTC

    Feb 14 - Mar 29, 2020

    This beautiful show follows the character of Peter and his friend Archie around the neighborhood in four of Ezra Jack Keats’ beloved tales, The Snowy Day, Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, and A Letter to Amy.

  • Invoke Concerts for Kids
    Invoke Concerts for Kids

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Feb 22, 2020

    Described as “not classical…but not not classical” (SiriusXM), Invoke brings genre-jumping string quartet music to the Mansion at Strathmore for two special shows just for kids!

  • Wow in the World Pop-Up Party
    Wow in the World Pop-Up Party

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Feb 29, 2020

    The Wow in the World Pop-Up Party brings the insanely popular kids podcast out in the world.

  • BSO Music Box
    BSO Music Box

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Mar 28, 2020

    Back by popular demand! The BSO Music Box concert series is the perfect program for budding little music lovers.

  • Lyle the Crocodile
    Lyle the Crocodile

    Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC at Adventure Theatre MTC

    Apr 24 - May 31, 2020

    Alert the press! A crocodile has turned up in a bathtub in an apartment in New York City’s Upper East Side!

  • BSO Music Box
    BSO Music Box

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    May 09, 2020

    Back by popular demand! The BSO Music Box concert series is the perfect program for budding little music lovers.

  • Madagascar- A Musical Adventure
    Madagascar- A Musical Adventure

    Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC at Adventure Theatre MTC

    Jun 26 - Aug 23, 2020

    We like to move it, move it!

  • LITERATURE

  • Local Writer's Showcase
    Local Writer's Showcase

    Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Bethesda Urban Partnership

    Nov 08, 2019 - Jan 17, 2020

    The annual Essay and Short Story contest, in partnership with Bethesda Magazine, The Writer's Center and The Trawick Foundation and the Bethesda Poetry Contest will honor local writers!

  • Local Writer's Showcase: Poetry Contest
    Local Writer's Showcase: Poetry Contest

    Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Bethesda Urban Partnership

    Nov 20, 2019 - Feb 07, 2020

    The Bethesda Urban Partnership & The Writer's Center have partnered on the 2020 Poetry Contest. All Poetry Contest winners will be published on the Bethesda Urban Partnership website and honored at a special event during Local Writer's Showcase in Ap

  • Artists in Fiction Book Club
    Artists in Fiction Book Club

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Nov 20, 2019 - Apr 22, 2020

    Explore the fictions of your favorite artists, turning the pages of both popular and lesser-known novels, then join fellow readers and art enthusiasts one Wednesday a month to discuss forgotten painters, mysterious art heists, and miraculous recoveri

  • Strong Female Protagonists panel discussion
    Strong Female Protagonists panel discussion

    Presented by The Writer's Center at The Writer's Center

    Dec 08, 2019

    Four women authors share what works in their writing.

  • Holiday Book Fair & TWC Birthday Bash
    Holiday Book Fair & TWC Birthday Bash

    Presented by The Writer's Center at The Writer's Center

    Dec 15, 2019

    Celebrate the The Writer's Center’s birthday and the start of the holidays!

  • Holiday Book Fair @ The Writer's Center
    Holiday Book Fair @ The Writer's Center

    Presented by The Writer's Center at The Writer's Center

    Dec 15, 2019

    Finish your holiday shopping at our annual book fair, where local authors and publishers come together for a lively holiday market.

  • MUSIC

  • The Sweetback Sisters
    The Sweetback Sisters

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Dec 08, 2019

    The Sweetback Sisters are decking the halls with their modern take on the golden age of country.

  • SHANGHAI QUARTET & ALEXANDER FITERSTEIN, Strin...
    SHANGHAI QUARTET & ALEXANDER FITERSTEIN, Strin...

    Presented by Bender JCC of Greater Washington at Bender JCC of Greater Washington

    Dec 08, 2019

    Renowned for its passionate musicality, impressive technique and multicultural innovations, the Shanghai Quartet has become one of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles.

  • 25th Musical Arts Internationl presents Duo Amadea...
    25th Musical Arts Internationl presents Duo Amadea...

    Presented by Musical Arts International, Inc at Calvary Lutheran Church

    Dec 08, 2019

    Duo Amadeae, formed in 2014 by sister piansits Esther Park and Sun A park, is enjoying both their solo and duo career internationally. it is part of 25th anniversary celebration of Musical Arts International.

  • Alicia Ward & Joey Antico
    Alicia Ward & Joey Antico

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Dec 12, 2019

    Acclaimed cellist Alicia Ward has enchanted audiences from Carnegie Hall to the Moscow Conservatory.

  • BSO Presents Cirque Nutcracker
    BSO Presents Cirque Nutcracker

    Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

    Dec 12, 2019

    Troupe Vertigo’s acrobats, jugglers and high-flying aerialists join the BSO for this spectacular twist on Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic.

  • A Celtic Christmas with Seán Heely Trio
    A Celtic Christmas with Seán Heely Trio

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Dec 13, 2019

    Join award-winning Irish fiddler Seán Heely and a cast of nationally-acclaimed Celtic performers on a magical journey through Scotland and Ireland during the holidays.

  • NOW presents Outside the Bachs: A Holiday Concert!...
    NOW presents Outside the Bachs: A Holiday Concert!...

    Presented by New Orchestra of Washington at AMP by Strathmore

    Dec 13 - Dec 15, 2019

    ‘Tis the season, but think Outside the Bachs with a unique family-friendly musical tour spanning the entire globe!

  • Vintage#18
    Vintage#18

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

    Dec 14, 2019

  • Cool Yule with Rochelle Rice
    Cool Yule with Rochelle Rice

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Dec 14, 2019

  • The Piano Trio: A Survey in 8 Parts
    The Piano Trio: A Survey in 8 Parts

    Presented by Washington Musica Viva at BannerArts

    Dec 15, 2019

    Seventh in a series of 8 house concerts exploring the history and development of the piano trio genre, focusing on masterpieces of the classical, romantic, and contemporary eras.

  • The New Orchestra of Washington: Outside the Bachs...
    The New Orchestra of Washington: Outside the Bachs...

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Dec 15, 2019

    ’Tis the season to think outside the Bachs with a family-friendly musical tour spanning the entire globe!

  • Tempo Giusto Ensemble, featuring Ji Won Song, viol...
    Tempo Giusto Ensemble, featuring Ji Won Song, viol...

    Presented by Tempo Giusto Ensemble at St. Luke's Episcopal Church

    Dec 15, 2019

    Tempo Giusto Ensemble, with violinist Ji Won Song, present a concert of music by Handel, Bach, Schubert and Mendelssohn, to benefit Music for Food and Bethesda Help: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 6030 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.

  • Montgomery Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of the Seaso...
    Montgomery Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of the Seaso...

    Presented by Montgomery Symphony Orchestra at Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    Dec 15, 2019

    The MSO invites you to a concert of classical favorites for the winter season.

  • Sing We Noel!
    Sing We Noel!

    Presented by Living Arts Concert Series at Resurrection Catholic Church

    Dec 15, 2019

    Make this Christmas more meaningful than ever by attending our annual Christmas Concert: with bells, brass, choirs, & organ. We’ll sing the songs of the angels & shepherds as we celebrate with awe and wonder the birth of the Messiah-God Among Us!

  • Sing We Noel!
    Sing We Noel!

    Presented by Living Arts Concert Series at Riderwood Village - Chapel

    Dec 17, 2019

    Make this Christmas more meaningful than ever by attending our annual Christmas Concert: with bells, brass, choirs, & organ. We’ll sing the songs of the angels & shepherds as we celebrate with awe and wonder the birth of the Messiah-God Among Us!

  • Seth Kibel & The Kleztet
    Seth Kibel & The Kleztet

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Dec 18, 2019

    Klezmer fans—rejoice! Seth Kibel, one of the best local instrumentalists and winner of not one, not 10, but 28 Wammies (Washington Area Music Awards), brings his joyful quartet to AMP.

  • Holidays in Black & White - The American Pops ...
    Holidays in Black & White - The American Pops ...

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Dec 21, 2019

    In partnership with the American Pops Orchestra

  • National Philharmonic Presents Handel's Messiah
    National Philharmonic Presents Handel's Messiah

    Presented by National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale at Music Center at Strathmore

    Dec 21 - Dec 22, 2019

    No Christmas celebration is complete without a performance of Handel’s uplifting oratorio Messiah, a work that has delighted and inspired audiences worldwide since its premiere in 1741.

  • HALLELUJAH! HANDEL’S MESSIAH
    HALLELUJAH! HANDEL’S MESSIAH

    Presented by National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale at Music Center at Strathmore

    Dec 21 - Dec 22, 2019

    No Christmas celebration is complete without a performance of Handel’s uplifting oratorio Messiah, a work that has delighted and inspired audiences worldwide since its premiere in 1741.

  • Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert
    Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert

    Presented by Attila Glatz Concert Productions at Music Center at Strathmore

    Dec 29, 2019

    Waltz into 2020 with Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert, now an American tradition! This dazzling performance evokes a golden age of Viennese music, brimming with energy, merriment, and romance.

  • BSO Presents Movie with Orchestra: Amadeus
    BSO Presents Movie with Orchestra: Amadeus

    Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

    Jan 04, 2020

    Experience the multi-Academy Award winning 1984 motion picture, Amadeus, on a giant HD screen while Mozart’s most celebrated works are performed live by the Baltimore Symphony, joined by the BSO Symphonic Chorale.

  • Unforgettable - A Tribute to Nat King Cole
    Unforgettable - A Tribute to Nat King Cole

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Jan 10 - Jan 19, 2020

  • Sunday Music Salon - Folk Re-Imagined 1, España &...
    Sunday Music Salon - Folk Re-Imagined 1, España &...

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Jan 12, 2020

  • The Piano Trio: A Survey in 8 Parts
    The Piano Trio: A Survey in 8 Parts

    Presented by Washington Musica Viva at BannerArts

    Jan 12, 2020

    Last in a series of 8 house concerts exploring the history and development of the piano trio genre, focusing on masterpieces of the classical, romantic, and contemporary eras.

  • AYO, pop vocalist
    AYO, pop vocalist

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Jan 15 - Jan 29, 2020

    AYO’s smooth pop vocals channel messages of empowerment.

  • Charlie Barnett
    Charlie Barnett

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

    Jan 16, 2020

  • BSO Presents Ben Crawford: Broadway and Beyond
    BSO Presents Ben Crawford: Broadway and Beyond

    Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

    Jan 16, 2020

    Vocalist Ben Crawford, current star of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, returns to the BSO to perform show-stopping songs from Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, South Pacific, Company and more.

  • Bumper Jacksons
    Bumper Jacksons

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Jan 17, 2020

    From the sounds of New Orleans to Appalachian hollers, the Bumper Jacksons elegantly balance paying homage to traditions while fashioning their own unique, playful style of music.

  • Chris Mann
    Chris Mann

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Jan 18, 2020

    Chris Mann has been enjoying a meteoric rise since his jaw-dropping duet with superstar Christina Aguilara on NBC’s The Voice.

  • The MP presents – EDITIONS, its 14th Season of C...
    The MP presents – EDITIONS, its 14th Season of C...

    Presented by Montgomery Philharmonic, Inc. at The Village at Rockville

    Jan 19, 2020

    The MP continues with its mission of inclusion by bringing a concert to Senior Citizens at the Village at Rockville.

  • Paul Galbraith, guitar & Antonio Meneses, cell...
    Paul Galbraith, guitar & Antonio Meneses, cell...

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Jan 23, 2020

    The pure awe inspired by these two virtuosic musicians has left audiences and critics reeling.

  • The Slocan Ramblers
    The Slocan Ramblers

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

    Jan 25, 2020

  • BSO Presents Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
    BSO Presents Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

    Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

    Jan 26, 2020

    Legendary violinist Gil Shaham performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, often called the most perfect violin concerto ever written.

  • Beijing Guitar Duo
    Beijing Guitar Duo

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Jan 30, 2020

    Meng Su and Yameng Wang, known together as Beijing Guitar Duo, have been praised as “having the star potential to serve as inspiration for new generations of guitarists to come” (Classical Guitar Magazine).

  • BSO Presents Saint-Saens Cello Concerto
    BSO Presents Saint-Saens Cello Concerto

    Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Music Center at Strathmore

    Jan 30, 2020

    Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who makes his BSO debut playing Saint-Saëns’ charming First Cello Concerto.

  • Billy Price
    Billy Price

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Jan 31, 2020

    Maryland won the blues lottery when Billy Price moved to Baltimore after 50 years dominating the Pittsburgh blues scene.

  • Juan de Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All Stars
    Juan de Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All Stars

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Jan 31, 2020

    Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars are devoted to promoting the complete story of Cuban music.

  • Phil Wiggins
    Phil Wiggins

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

    Feb 01, 2020

  • Apple Core
    Apple Core

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Feb 01, 2020

    It’s all things Fab Four with the Apple Core! DC’s most authentic Beatles cover band captures the sound and feel of The Beatles with period instruments and a focus on arrangements and harmonies.

  • Margot MacDonald & Piotr Pakhomkin
    Margot MacDonald & Piotr Pakhomkin

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Feb 06, 2020

    Indie rock maven Margot MacDonald is known as something of a one-woman band.

  • Sunday Music Salon - Folk Re-Imagined 2, Chopin &a...
    Sunday Music Salon - Folk Re-Imagined 2, Chopin &a...

    Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

    Feb 09, 2020

  • Niccolo Seligmann, early folk instrumentalist
    Niccolo Seligmann, early folk instrumentalist

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Feb 12 - Feb 26, 2020

    When Niccolo Seligmann comes across an obscure folk instrument he’s never seen before, he can’t help but pick it up and play!

  • Jake Shimabukuro
    Jake Shimabukuro

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Feb 13, 2020

    With only four strings, Shimabukuro is a humble master whose mission is to connect and inspire people.

  • A Celtic Valentine by Ocean Celtic Music
    A Celtic Valentine by Ocean Celtic Music

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

    Feb 15, 2020

  • Crack the Sky
    Crack the Sky

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Feb 15, 2020

    A pair of Crack the Sky records have just been released: Crackology, a collection of rerecorded versions of the band’s cult classic tracks, and Living In Reverse, an album containing 12 new modern masterpieces.

  • Bowie Symphonic: Blackstar
    Bowie Symphonic: Blackstar

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Feb 15, 2020

    Composer, performer, and MIT professor Ziporyn pays tribute to the late Bowie by transforming Blackstar into a cello concerto for acclaimed avant-garde cellist Beiser, backed by the Ambient Orchestra.

  • Academy of St Martin in the Fields - Joshua Bell, ...
    Academy of St Martin in the Fields - Joshua Bell, ...

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Feb 20, 2020

    The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, helmed by Music Director and violin virtuoso Joshua Bell, continues to redefine classical performance.

  • Invoke
    Invoke

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Feb 20, 2020

    Described as “not classical…but not not classical” (SiriusXM), Invoke’s sound keeps us on our toes.

  • Heather Mae
    Heather Mae

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

    Feb 20, 2020

  • Frontiers
    Frontiers

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Feb 21, 2020

    Why is Frontiers the world’s number one tribute to Journey? The attention to detail is simply unparalleled.

  • Charm City Junction
    Charm City Junction

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

    Feb 22, 2020

  • Altan
    Altan

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Feb 22, 2020

    Altan is committed to capturing the beauty of Ireland’s traditional music with passion and virtuosic precision.

  • Raul Midón & Lionel Loueke
    Raul Midón & Lionel Loueke

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Feb 23, 2020

    Slapping the acoustic guitar, Raul Midón has a funky, percussive style of strumming that ripples beneath his soulful, sweet tenor.

  • The MP presents – EDITIONS, its 14th Season of C...
    The MP presents – EDITIONS, its 14th Season of C...

    Presented by Montgomery Philharmonic, Inc. at Montgomery Village Middle School

    Feb 24, 2020

    The MP presents a special concert with the young musicians at Montgomery Village Middle School.

  • Latin Jazz
    Latin Jazz

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

    Feb 28, 2020

  • Gary Nunez & Plena Libre
    Gary Nunez & Plena Libre

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Feb 28, 2020

    Reaching deep into Puerto Rico’s rich musical heritage, Plena Libre draws from both contemporary Caribbean sounds and indigenous genres like plena and bomba.

  • That '70s Party with Superflydisco
    That '70s Party with Superflydisco

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Feb 29, 2020

    For one night only, AMP transforms into Studio 54. If you are ready to get funky and boogie the night away, this is your moment.

  • Steve Herberman & Lena Seikaly Duo
    Steve Herberman & Lena Seikaly Duo

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Feb 29, 2020

  • Saturday Family Jam Sessions
    Saturday Family Jam Sessions

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Feb 29 - Apr 25, 2020

    Junior music aficionados spend Saturday mornings in the Mansion singing, playing, and preparing for a lifetime of music appreciation. This year, families go on a musical adventure as expert artists guide them through folk, go-go, classical, bluegrass

  • Annapolis Symphony Orchestra with Anne Akiko Meyer...
    Annapolis Symphony Orchestra with Anne Akiko Meyer...

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Mar 01, 2020

    From Maryland’s capital to the Music Center, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) shares memorable symphonic music featuring renowned violinist Meyers.

  • Postmodern Jukebox
    Postmodern Jukebox

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Mar 03, 2020

    As the world prepares to usher in the 2020s, Postmodern Jukebox is here to provide the ideal soundtrack: jazzing up hits from the rock and pop era into swinging 1920s numbers. It’s Twenties 2.0.

  • A Cappella Live!
    A Cappella Live!

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Mar 06, 2020

    There is no better way to experience the enveloping, energizing vocal harmonies of a cappella than to see it live in an intimate venue. A Cappella Live!

  • Bruce Hornsby with yMusic
    Bruce Hornsby with yMusic

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Mar 06, 2020

    Innovators and recent collaborators Bruce Hornsby and yMusic obliterate barriers, crossing and combining genres in wildly imaginative ways.

  • Runa
    Runa

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

    Mar 07, 2020

  • Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares
    Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Mar 08, 2020

    Two Cuban icons from different generations come together with a shared sublime artistic vision.

  • Christian Douglas, singer-songwriter
    Christian Douglas, singer-songwriter

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Mar 11 - Mar 25, 2020

    Christian Douglas’ original music carries pop, jazz, and soul influence, and echoes his background as a classical tenor and musical theater performer.

  • Musical Arts Internationl 25 anniversary celebrati...
    Musical Arts Internationl 25 anniversary celebrati...

    Presented by Musical Arts International, Inc at Latvian Lutheran Church

    Mar 14, 2020

    Strata—Audrey Andrist, piano, Nathan Williams, clarinet classical music ensemble whose brilliant performances are a counterpoint of old and new, reflecting the unbridled joy they take in making music together.

  • Tony Bennett
    Tony Bennett

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Mar 15, 2020

    A cornerstone of the Great American Songbook, beloved crooner Tony Bennett is a living legend.

  • Danika & The Jeb | 3rd Thursday
    Danika & The Jeb | 3rd Thursday

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

    Mar 19, 2020

  • Christylez Bacon & Nistha Raj
    Christylez Bacon & Nistha Raj

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Mar 19, 2020

    Together, Bacon and Raj create something totally fresh.

  • Matt Haimovitz, cello & Laura Colgate, violin
    Matt Haimovitz, cello & Laura Colgate, violin

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Mar 26, 2020

    Haimovitz is a groundbreaking artist often praised for his ingenuity, artistry, and enthusiasm.

  • Antonio Hart
    Antonio Hart

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

    Mar 27, 2020

  • Popa Chubby
    Popa Chubby

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Mar 27, 2020

    Popa Chubby believes that music should be dangerous.

  • Gretchen Peters Workshop & Concert
    Gretchen Peters Workshop & Concert

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Mar 28, 2020

  • The MP presents – EDITIONS, its 14th Season of C...
    The MP presents – EDITIONS, its 14th Season of C...

    Presented by Montgomery Philharmonic, Inc. at Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church

    Mar 29, 2020

    The MP continues it four year exploration of the history of the symphony with important works by Florence Price and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

  • Croce Plays Croce
    Croce Plays Croce

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Mar 29, 2020

    Piano virtuoso and acclaimed recording artist A.J. Croce pays tribute to his late father, the legendary folk singer Jim Croce, with a heartfelt performance.

  • Coco Montoya
    Coco Montoya

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Mar 31, 2020

    World-renowned blues guitarist Coco Montoya was mentored by the “Master of the Telecaster,” Albert Collins, and cut his teeth touring with John Mayall’s newly reformed Bluesbreakers as Eric Clapton’s replacement.

  • Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn
    Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Apr 02, 2020

    It is not often that a string duo bends space and time, and yet here are Fei and Washburn presenting the first and only guzheng and banjo duet.

  • Gregory Porter
    Gregory Porter

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Apr 03, 2020

    Back by popular demand after a sold-out show at Strathmore in February 2019, Porter is beloved for his honeyed baritone and soulful jazz.

  • INSCAPE Chamber Orchestra
    INSCAPE Chamber Orchestra

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

    Apr 04, 2020

  • Music of The Lord of the Rings with Symphony Orche...
    Music of The Lord of the Rings with Symphony Orche...

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Apr 04, 2020

    Part of the Magic & Fantasy Weekend at the Arts Barn

  • Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini
    Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Apr 09, 2020

    Join us for an evening that promises to transport you to Rio de Janeiro via Rockville Pike.

  • 21 Blue
    21 Blue

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

    Apr 11, 2020

  • Nataly Merezhuk
    Nataly Merezhuk

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Apr 15 - Apr 29, 2020

    Nataly Merezhuk is a violinist who has embraced the role of the violin in jazz following her extensive classical training.

  • Rachael Kilgour
    Rachael Kilgour

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

    Apr 16, 2020

  • Arooj Aftab
    Arooj Aftab

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Apr 16, 2020

    Aftab names the great Sufi poets Rumi and Abida Parveen as key influences in her tranquil, mesmerizing work.

  • Lea Salonga
    Lea Salonga

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Apr 17, 2020

    Broadway royalty, Disney princess, and international superstar Salonga brings her unmistakable, award-winning voice to Strathmore.

  • Susan Werner
    Susan Werner

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Apr 17, 2020

    The “Empress of the Unexpected,” as dubbed by NPR, has reinvented herself yet again.

  • Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands
    Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands

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

    Apr 18, 2020

  • The Great Minimalists
    The Great Minimalists

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Apr 18, 2020

    In Partnership with New Orchestra of Washington

  • Charles Lloyd & The Marvels and Lucinda Willia...
    Charles Lloyd & The Marvels and Lucinda Willia...

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Apr 19, 2020

    Legendary jazz performer Charles Lloyd first picked up the saxophone at age 9—more than 70 years ago.

  • Vuyo Sotashe
    Vuyo Sotashe

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

    Apr 24, 2020

  • The New Orchestra of Washington: Maximus Minimalis...
    The New Orchestra of Washington: Maximus Minimalis...

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Apr 24, 2020

    Join us for a powerful exploration of the giants of the minimalist movement. But don’t be misled: minimalism does not mean boring and contentless.

  • Broadway's Next Hit Musical
    Broadway's Next Hit Musical

    Presented by Strathmore at amp

    Apr 25, 2020

    Described as Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets the TONY Awards, the hilarious Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is the world’s first and only unscripted theatrical awards show.

  • Ann Hampton Callaway
    Ann Hampton Callaway

    Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

    Apr 30, 2020

    A tribute can’t do much better than a ringing endorsement from the original—and Linda Ronstadt loves Tony-nominee Ann Hampton Callaway.

  • Galway to Broadway
    Galway to Broadway

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

    May 02, 2020

  • Seth Glier Workshop & Concert
    Seth Glier Workshop & Concert

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    May 02, 2020

  • Igudesman & Joo
    Igudesman & Joo

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    May 03, 2020

    When Aleksey Igudesman & Hyung-ki Joo perform with Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore (MCYO), the musical nightmares take on epic proportions!

  • Musical Arts Internationl 25 anniversary celebrati...
    Musical Arts Internationl 25 anniversary celebrati...

    Presented by Musical Arts International, Inc at Calvary Lutheran Church

    May 03, 2020

    Margarita Loukachkina and Nikita Borisevich are an internationally acclaimed violin and piano duo, who perform frequently across the United States and Europe.

  • Hogslop Stringband
    Hogslop Stringband

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

    May 09, 2020

  • Jake Blount, folk musician
    Jake Blount, folk musician

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    May 13 - May 27, 2020

    Jake Blount is a fiddler, banjoist, singer, and scholar who digs deeps into his own personal heritage.

  • Jazz in June - Danielle Wertz
    Jazz in June - Danielle Wertz

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Jun 06, 2020

  • The MP presents – EDITIONS, its 14th Season of C...
    The MP presents – EDITIONS, its 14th Season of C...

    Presented by Montgomery Philharmonic, Inc. at Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church

    Jun 07, 2020

    The MP presents the local EDITION, a fun look at local composers and performers.

  • Lucas Ashby, percussionist & composer
    Lucas Ashby, percussionist & composer

    Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

    Jun 10 - Jun 24, 2020

    Having spent his childhood traveling with his internationally touring parents, Lucas Ashby’s experience of music has always consisted of a plethora of sounds, textures, rhythms, and melodies.

  • America
    America

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Jun 27, 2020

    The beloved music of classic rock band America continues to find new devotees with every passing decade.

  • OPERA

  • Bel Cantanti Opera - Don Pasquale
    Bel Cantanti Opera - Don Pasquale

    Presented by Bel Cantanti Opera at Randolph Road Theatre

    Dec 07 - Dec 15, 2019

    A comic opera in three acts by G. Donizetti

  • Bel Cantanti Opera - Donizetti's Don Pasquale
    Bel Cantanti Opera - Donizetti's Don Pasquale

    Presented by Bel Cantanti Opera at Randolph Road Theatre

    Dec 07 - Dec 15, 2019

    Don Pasquale, a romantic comedy performed in Italian with English supertitles, in costume and fully staged and accompanied a by orchestra.a.

  • Champagne Toast by Bel Cantanti Opera
    Champagne Toast by Bel Cantanti Opera

    Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts and Bel Cantanti Opera at BlackRock Center for the Arts

    Dec 21, 2019

    A special holiday concert and celebration of all that makes opera great – sparkling famous songs and arias from popular opera and operetta.

  • SEASONAL

  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Nov 29 - Dec 15, 2019

    In partnership with Kensington Arts Theatre

  • The Crater Sisters' Christmas Special
    The Crater Sisters' Christmas Special

    Presented by Best Medicine Rep at Best Medicine Rep

    Nov 29 - Dec 15, 2019

    Best Medicine Rep revives last year's hit musical!

  • Fine Arts & Crafts Holiday Gift Show
    Fine Arts & Crafts Holiday Gift Show

    Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

    Nov 29 - Dec 31, 2019

    Do your holiday shopping locally this year! The annual Fine Arts & Crafts Holiday Gift Show features one-of-a-kind pieces including, jewelry, quilts, pottery, and other fine arts and crafts – handmade by local artists.

  • Countryside Artisans Holiday Gallery|Studio Tour
    Countryside Artisans Holiday Gallery|Studio Tour

    Presented by Countryside Artisans of Maryland at Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve

    Dec 06 - Dec 15, 2019

    Put the shop back in holiday shopping! Connect with the artists on the Countryside Artisans’ Holiday Gallery & Studio Tour, Dec 6-8 and Dec 13-15.

  • The Christmas Revels: "Celestial Fools"
    The Christmas Revels: "Celestial Fools"

    Presented by Washington Revels at GW Lisner Auditorium

    Dec 07 - Dec 15, 2019

    A magical winter tale comes to life!

  • Holly Trolleyfest
    Holly Trolleyfest

    Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum at National Capital Trolley Museum

    Dec 07 - Dec 29, 2019

    Holly TrolleyFest celebrates the season with toy trains and Santa aboard the streetcars

  • Lunasa Christmas Show
    Lunasa Christmas Show

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

    Dec 08, 2019

  • Family Holiday Party
    Family Holiday Party

    Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

    Dec 08, 2019

    Make it a family tradition to kick off the holiday season at the museum with a family holiday party!

  • Dave Koz & Friends
    Dave Koz & Friends

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Dec 09, 2019

    Koz and special guests bring the cheer like never before, performing fresh renditions of Christmas classics as well as a Hanukkah medley and hits from his catalog.

  • Outside the Bachs: A Holiday Concert! NOW (New Orc...
    Outside the Bachs: A Holiday Concert! NOW (New Orc...

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

    Dec 13, 2019

  • Winter’s Eve
    Winter’s Eve

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

    Dec 14, 2019

    Get into the holiday spirit at Glen Echo Park's annual Winter's Eve celebration!

  • Woodlawn Manor Yuletide Celebration
    Woodlawn Manor Yuletide Celebration

    Presented by Montgomery Parks at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park

    Dec 14, 2019

    Enjoy light refreshments while touring the historically decorated Manor house by candlelight.

  • Family Day - Yuletide Celebration
    Family Day - Yuletide Celebration

    Presented by Montgomery Parks at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park

    Dec 14, 2019

    Enjoy light refreshments while touring the historically decorated Manor house by candlelight.

  • Maryland Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker
    Maryland Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker

    Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet at Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center

    Dec 20 - Dec 26, 2019

    Maryland Youth Ballet's holiday classic The Nutcracker, Dec 20-26, with all new choreography by Artistic Director Olivier Muñoz.

  • BlackRockin' New Year's Eve Party
    BlackRockin' New Year's Eve Party

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

    Dec 31, 2019 - Jan 01, 2020

    Germantown’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Party at BlackRock Center for the Arts

  • Matinee Saturday: Captain Kidd
    Matinee Saturday: Captain Kidd

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Jan 18, 2020

    Come experience a classic film, just as you would in 1945!

  • THEATRE

  • The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

    Presented by Round House Theatre at Round House Theatre Bethesda

    Nov 20 - Dec 22, 2019

    Wondrous Tony-Winning Journey

  • Other Desert Cities
    Other Desert Cities

    Presented by Peace Mountain Theatre Company at Congregation Har Shalom

    Dec 05 - Dec 15, 2019

    A PLAY BY JON ROBIN BAITZ

  • Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
    Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

    Presented by Lumina Studio Theatre at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre

    Dec 06 - Dec 15, 2019

    Shakespeare's heart warming story of love & hope. A wonderful way to begin the holiday season!

  • Neil Simon's "45 Seconds From Broadway"
    Neil Simon's "45 Seconds From Broadway"

    Presented by Jewish Community Theater of Montgomery County at Temple Beth Ami

    Dec 21 - Dec 22, 2019

    NEIL SIMON'S "45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY" presented by JCTMC and TBA Players, Dec. 21 and 22, 2019. Details at facebook.com/JCTMCtheater.

  • Spring Awakening
    Spring Awakening

    Presented by Round House Theatre at Round House Theatre Bethesda

    Jan 22 - Feb 23, 2020

    Groundbreaking Rock Musical

  • Robert Burns Celebration with Seán Heely Trio
    Robert Burns Celebration with Seán Heely Trio

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Jan 24, 2020

    A fun evening of music, poetry, Whiskey & haggis celebrating the life of poet Robert Burns.

  • "A Raisin in the Sun" presented by Rockville Littl...
    "A Raisin in the Sun" presented by Rockville Littl...

    Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

    Jan 24 - Feb 02, 2020

    Set in Chicago's South Side in the 1950s, this racially relevant classic depicts the dreams and ambitions of the Younger family as they await and receive a life-altering insurance check.

  • Drum TAO
    Drum TAO

    Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

    Feb 07, 2020

    TAO: Drum Heart is the latest production from TAO, internationally-acclaimed percussion artists.

  • Play Date
    Play Date

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Feb 07 - Feb 23, 2020

    In partnership with Best Medicine Rep

  • Zomo The Rabbit: A Hip-Hop Creation Myth
    Zomo The Rabbit: A Hip-Hop Creation Myth

    Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

    Feb 08 - Mar 22, 2020

    Best for ages 4+

  • Thumbelina
    Thumbelina

    Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

    Feb 15 - Apr 05, 2020

    Best for ages 4+

  • Stories of Dr. Seuss
    Stories of Dr. Seuss

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Feb 17, 2020

    In partnership with the Metropolitan Ballet Ensemble

  • The Spitfire Grill
    The Spitfire Grill

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Mar 06 - Mar 22, 2020

    In partnership with Rockville Little Theatre

  • Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theater: Kill Again'...
    Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theater: Kill Again'...

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Kentlands Mansion

    Mar 20 - Mar 22, 2020

    In partnership with A Taste for Murder Productions

  • Cost of Living
    Cost of Living

    Presented by Round House Theatre at Round House Theatre Bethesda

    Apr 01 - Apr 19, 2020

    Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama

  • Miss Nelson is Missing!
    Miss Nelson is Missing!

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Apr 18 - Apr 26, 2020

    In partnership with VF Dance Theatre

  • "She Stoops to Conquer" presented by Rockville Lit...
    "She Stoops to Conquer" presented by Rockville Lit...

    Presented by Fitzgerald Theatre at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

    May 01 - May 10, 2020

    The boisterous and charming comedy of mistaken identities has delighted audiences for over two centuries with its gorgeous language, elegant costumes, and outright hilarity.

  • Godspell
    Godspell

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    May 15 - May 31, 2020

    In partnership with Sandy Spring Theatre Group

  • Big Love
    Big Love

    Presented by Round House Theatre at Round House Theatre Bethesda

    May 20 - Jun 21, 2020

    Spectacular Theatrical Romp

  • Magician David Meneses
    Magician David Meneses

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Jun 05, 2020

  • HateF*ck
    HateF*ck

    Presented by Round House Theatre at Round House Theatre Bethesda

    Jun 10 - Jul 03, 2020

    Provocative Romantic Comedy

  • Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
    Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

    Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

    Jun 12 - Jun 28, 2020

    In partnership with ANKH Repertory Theatre

  • Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
    Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

    Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

    Jun 24 - Aug 09, 2020

    Best for ages 4+

  • THE KELLY CHAUNCEY THEATER EXPERIENCE
    THE KELLY CHAUNCEY THEATER EXPERIENCE

    Presented by ANKH Repertory Theatre -ART at Rockville Town Square

    Ongoing

    Acting, Performance and Public Speaking Masterclasses . Workshops for TEENS & ADULTS passionate about the Stage.

  • Round House Theatre's 2019/2020 Homecoming Season
    Round House Theatre's 2019/2020 Homecoming Season

    Presented by Round House Theatre at Round House Theatre Bethesda

    Ongoing

    Round House Theatre’s meteoric rise continues in 2019 as we get ready to reopen our dramatically transformed theatre with a full six-play lineup that’s brimming with heart, soul, and a whole lot of humor.