- August 19, 2026
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77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 19, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USAThe Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns August 14–22, 2026, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg for its 77th annual celebration.
As one of Montgomery County’s longest-running community traditions, the Fair brings together agriculture, youth programs, and family entertainment across nine days of events.
Highlights include livestock and agricultural exhibits, 4-H and FFA youth showcases, carnival rides, food vendors, contests, and family activities. Grandstand attractions feature Monster Trucks, the Sheehy-sponsored Demolition Derby, Rodeo performances, and Touch-a-Truck.
Additional programming includes the Fair Reading Program for children ages 2–12, home arts competitions such as cheese carving, flower arranging, and fashion shows, and daily entertainment across the fairgrounds.
Children 11 and under receive free admission every day.
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 19, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USAPeerless Rockville’s pictorial exhibit “Rockville 250: Our American Story” marks two and half centuries of the United States and Montgomery County, tracing American history as it happened in Rockville. Learn how Rockville grew with the nation, from its revolutionary days, through the antebellum era of slavery and fight for emancipation, into the mid-century baby boom with suburbanization, to become today’s modern and diverse 21st century City. This place-based exhibit highlights the sites and people that reflect American history in Rockville.
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Elizabeth Chase featuring Conmotion Dance Studio
August 19, 2026 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Montgomery County Fair, Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USAMultigenre traveling singer songwriter Elizabeth Chase featured on CBS News & Singer for the NFL drafts this year performs 2 songs live partnered with Commotion dance studio again this year.
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- August 20, 2026
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77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USAThe Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns August 14–22, 2026, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg for its 77th annual celebration.
As one of Montgomery County’s longest-running community traditions, the Fair brings together agriculture, youth programs, and family entertainment across nine days of events.
Highlights include livestock and agricultural exhibits, 4-H and FFA youth showcases, carnival rides, food vendors, contests, and family activities. Grandstand attractions feature Monster Trucks, the Sheehy-sponsored Demolition Derby, Rodeo performances, and Touch-a-Truck.
Additional programming includes the Fair Reading Program for children ages 2–12, home arts competitions such as cheese carving, flower arranging, and fashion shows, and daily entertainment across the fairgrounds.
Children 11 and under receive free admission every day.
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 20, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USAPeerless Rockville’s pictorial exhibit “Rockville 250: Our American Story” marks two and half centuries of the United States and Montgomery County, tracing American history as it happened in Rockville. Learn how Rockville grew with the nation, from its revolutionary days, through the antebellum era of slavery and fight for emancipation, into the mid-century baby boom with suburbanization, to become today’s modern and diverse 21st century City. This place-based exhibit highlights the sites and people that reflect American history in Rockville.
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- August 21, 2026
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 21, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USAPeerless Rockville’s pictorial exhibit “Rockville 250: Our American Story” marks two and half centuries of the United States and Montgomery County, tracing American history as it happened in Rockville. Learn how Rockville grew with the nation, from its revolutionary days, through the antebellum era of slavery and fight for emancipation, into the mid-century baby boom with suburbanization, to become today’s modern and diverse 21st century City. This place-based exhibit highlights the sites and people that reflect American history in Rockville.
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Walk the Streets of Early Rockville
August 21, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
11 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USAJoin Peerless Rockville as we celebrate the 250th of our nation with a walking tour.
Did you know 2026 is also the 250th anniversary of Montgomery County? Join Peerless Rockville for a walking tour of downtown Rockville as we walk Rockville's early streets. Learn about the colonial era, the transition from Montgomery Courthouse to Rockville, and life in Rockville from 1776 into the 19th century. Tour departs from City Hall and proceeds about 1 mile towards town center. Spots are limited!
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77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 21, 2026 12:00 pm - August 22, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USAThe Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns August 14–22, 2026, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg for its 77th annual celebration.
As one of Montgomery County’s longest-running community traditions, the Fair brings together agriculture, youth programs, and family entertainment across nine days of events.
Highlights include livestock and agricultural exhibits, 4-H and FFA youth showcases, carnival rides, food vendors, contests, and family activities. Grandstand attractions feature Monster Trucks, the Sheehy-sponsored Demolition Derby, Rodeo performances, and Touch-a-Truck.
Additional programming includes the Fair Reading Program for children ages 2–12, home arts competitions such as cheese carving, flower arranging, and fashion shows, and daily entertainment across the fairgrounds.
Children 11 and under receive free admission every day.
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The Sweetening
August 21, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center, 1319 Apple Ave Ste h200, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USAStep into a world of sweet delights and joyful moments at this multigenerational social event where fun has no age limit! Indulge your sweet tooth with cupcakes, homemade ice cream, fluffy cotton candy and a dreamy chocolate fountain.
Enjoy family-friendly games and get crafty in our arts and crafts corner. It will be a sugar-sprinkled celebration of fun and memories that are just as sweet as the treats!
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End of Summer Night Hike
August 21, 2026 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Maydale Nature Classroom, 1638 Maydale Dr, Colesville, MD 20905, USAJoin us as we hike through the woods, meadow, and ponds of Maydale exploring the late summer sights and sounds that surround us! Please meet at the lower parking lot. All those six years and older must register, including adults.
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- August 22, 2026
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18th Park Potomac Ice Cream Social & Back Pack Drive
August 22, 2026
12435 Park Potomac Ave, Potomac, MD 20854, USAFamily fun, ice cream, and school supply donations at Park Potomac. Live entertainment, face painting, and more. Benefiting Interfaith Works
Join us at Park Potomac for the 18th Annual Ice Cream Social & Back to School Bash, an afternoon of family fun as we celebrate the new school year while supporting local students through our annual school supply drive.
Activities:
- Live entertainment all afternoon
- Touch-a-track experiences for the kids
- Ice cream and treats
- Face painting
- Family activities and games
- Community raffles
- GameTruck on-site
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Back to School Cookie Pop Up with Taylored Sweets & Treats
August 22, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Family Room, 6820 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Laytonsville, MD 20882, USATaylor of Taylored Sweets and Treats will be at the shop with her gorgeous and delicious sugar cookies! Come grab some festive sweet treats to celebrate the start of a brand new school year! Come early, Taylor will only be at the shop until she sells out!
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Summer Peach Festival at The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane
August 22, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane, 5550 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USALife is just peachy! Bring your friends and family and join your neighbors for a fun-filled summer peach festival at The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In partnership with the Milk Lady Farmers Market, the festival includes fresh peaches (and peach desserts!), summer BBQ, live music, lawn games, vendors, and more. While at the festival, also explore Tuckerman’s beautiful campus, located at 5550 Tuckerman Lane in Rockville.
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Whitetails Farm - Sunflower Field Experience
August 22, 2026 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Whitetails Farm, 11511 Piedmont Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USAWALK, CUT & EXPERIENCE THE SUNFLOWERS!
The sunflower Fields at Whitetails Farm in Clarksburg, MD, will reopen August 22 – September 6th.
Walk through acres of sunflowers, cut your own, take incredible photos, catch golden hour and sunset, or simply slow down and enjoy the farm.
The $17 admission (ages 13+) includes access to the sunflower field and CUT-WHAT-YOU-CAN-CARRY-SUNFLOWERS! There is no stem limit. Cut as many sunflowers as you can comfortably carry in one trip.
Two giant wooden swings within the flowers create some of our favorite photo spots on the farm. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy our shaded picnic area.
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
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Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs
August 22, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Puppet Co., 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812, USAWe 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 mistake? What if the Wolf isn’t so big or so bad?
Running August 22nd - September 20th, 2026.
Directed By Danny Pushkin. Starring Lee Gerstenhaber, Mollie Greenberg James, and Brigid Wallace Harper. Swing Andrew Quilpa.Recommended ages 4+. Run time approximately 45 minutes.
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77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 21, 2026 12:00 pm - August 22, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USAThe Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns August 14–22, 2026, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg for its 77th annual celebration.
As one of Montgomery County’s longest-running community traditions, the Fair brings together agriculture, youth programs, and family entertainment across nine days of events.
Highlights include livestock and agricultural exhibits, 4-H and FFA youth showcases, carnival rides, food vendors, contests, and family activities. Grandstand attractions feature Monster Trucks, the Sheehy-sponsored Demolition Derby, Rodeo performances, and Touch-a-Truck.
Additional programming includes the Fair Reading Program for children ages 2–12, home arts competitions such as cheese carving, flower arranging, and fashion shows, and daily entertainment across the fairgrounds.
Children 11 and under receive free admission every day.
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77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 22, 2026 12:00 pm - August 23, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USAThe Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns August 14–22, 2026, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg for its 77th annual celebration.
As one of Montgomery County’s longest-running community traditions, the Fair brings together agriculture, youth programs, and family entertainment across nine days of events.
Highlights include livestock and agricultural exhibits, 4-H and FFA youth showcases, carnival rides, food vendors, contests, and family activities. Grandstand attractions feature Monster Trucks, the Sheehy-sponsored Demolition Derby, Rodeo performances, and Touch-a-Truck.
Additional programming includes the Fair Reading Program for children ages 2–12, home arts competitions such as cheese carving, flower arranging, and fashion shows, and daily entertainment across the fairgrounds.
Children 11 and under receive free admission every day.
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- August 23, 2026
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22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
August 23, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAEight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.
Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.
The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.
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Gallery B Presents "Color + Light, Part Two"
August 23, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAPainters Kathleen Byrnes and Jennifer Howard exhibit their works at Gallery B in November 2025 Kathleen Byrnes has taken to working plein aire, challenging her to work quickly and spontaneously. Byrnes uses the environment to infuse the canvas with mood and emotion. Working in predominantly oil, Byrnes has produced works that explore the light and structure of urban Washington DC, the Virginia and Maryland country side, as well as the inlets, bay, ocean and marshlands of Southern New Jersey. Jennifer Howard is a painter and graphic designer who has lived and worked in Washington, DC for over 37 years. Her paintings are about the moment, the immediacy of paint applied honestly, thickly and emotionally on canvas. She strives to convey a textural quality to the surface with layers of color and an emphasis on capturing light.
The exhibition runs from November 6 – November 30. Gallery hours are Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-5pm, and Sundays 11am-2pm. The gallery will be closed November 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 22, 2026 12:00 pm - August 23, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USAThe Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns August 14–22, 2026, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg for its 77th annual celebration.
As one of Montgomery County’s longest-running community traditions, the Fair brings together agriculture, youth programs, and family entertainment across nine days of events.
Highlights include livestock and agricultural exhibits, 4-H and FFA youth showcases, carnival rides, food vendors, contests, and family activities. Grandstand attractions feature Monster Trucks, the Sheehy-sponsored Demolition Derby, Rodeo performances, and Touch-a-Truck.
Additional programming includes the Fair Reading Program for children ages 2–12, home arts competitions such as cheese carving, flower arranging, and fashion shows, and daily entertainment across the fairgrounds.
Children 11 and under receive free admission every day.
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2026 New Life SDA Church Community Festival and Health fair
August 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7401 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USAOur theme :"Better Together: Healthy Start, Bright Future."
Event Description:
Our Annual New Life SDA Church Community Festival & Health Fair is a celebration of community, compassion, and care. Each year, we provide families with fresh produce, school supplies, and whole-person wellness services — completely free of charge. This is all funded using donated funds from our congregation. Held across our church campus, including the parking lot, fellowship hall, and classrooms, every service offered is made possible by our dedicated volunteers. Students are also welcome to volunteer — SSL hours are available for all student volunteers, making this a meaningful way to serve while fulfilling community service requirements. Our goal for this event is serve our community and to make our children feel confident and ready for the school year ahead. We aim to make the return to school fun!
Registration is free but required for planning purposes. We expect about 250 people; we will provide 125 backpacks and enough produce for 100 families.Key Activities:
Fresh produce!
Health screenings!
Massage and stretch therapy!
Two thirty-minute fitness demonstrations at 1pm and 145pm
School supplies for grades K-12!
Haircuts, hair braiding and manicures!
New Life booth with selfie station and raffle!
Karaoke and games!
Personal prayer!
Food: fresh pressed juice, vegetarian hot dogs and hamburgers, popcorn and snow cones!
Local Montgomery County vendors!
Face painting, bounce house, and fun for the entire family!Featured Partners:
All-In-one Fitness: Fitness & Wellness
Blanc Sweet Shoppe, LLC: Small business owner, selling baked goods
Continuum Healthcare Network: Health Screenings
DMV Wellness: Massage & Stretch Therapy & Juices
Glossed By Mariah: Nail technician, providing free nail services
World Arts Studios: Small business owner, selling paintings
Braids By Kelisha: Small business owner, providing free hair care services
Brandy Grigbsy: Small business owner, providing free hair care services
Walgreens: Health Services provider
United Healthcare: Health Services provider
Montgomery County Board of Elections: Local government agencyContact:
Jasmine Casteel, Community Outreach Ministry Leader: jasmine.casteel@nlsdac.com
Valerie Vaughn, Health Ministry Leader: valerie.vaughn@nlsdac.com
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Washington Folk Festival 2026
August 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812, USAThe Washington Folk Festival returns to the enchanting Glen Echo Park on Sunday, August 23, 12pm (noon) to 7:00pm. Now a one-day event, expect a jam-packed roster full of dancing, storytelling, and music ranging from American to International styles. You’ll hear bluegrass, Celtic, Americana, blues, and Zydeco, as well as folk music from around the world including a special Middle Eastern track this year.
Six stages, including a family-focused kid-friendly dedicated area, hundreds of performers, food trucks (twice as many as last year!), picnic tables, and it’s all free! Donations gratefully accepted.
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Pop-Up Gallery Makers' Market at Clear Skies Meadery
August 23, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Clear Skies Meadery, 15201 Display Ct, Rockville, MD 20850, USAExplore a vibrant pop-up gallery featuring unique handmade crafts, local vendors, and one-of-a-kind finds in a lively community setting.
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Pike District Summer Send Off!
August 23, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pike District Pop-Up Park, 11605 MD-187, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USAJoin us on August 23rd for an afternoon of cotton candy, carnival games, an obstacle course, and a live animal education segment that's sure to keep the whole family entertained as we send summer off in style and gear up for the new school year!
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- August 26, 2026
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 26, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USAPeerless Rockville’s pictorial exhibit “Rockville 250: Our American Story” marks two and half centuries of the United States and Montgomery County, tracing American history as it happened in Rockville. Learn how Rockville grew with the nation, from its revolutionary days, through the antebellum era of slavery and fight for emancipation, into the mid-century baby boom with suburbanization, to become today’s modern and diverse 21st century City. This place-based exhibit highlights the sites and people that reflect American history in Rockville.
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- August 27, 2026
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 27, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USAPeerless Rockville’s pictorial exhibit “Rockville 250: Our American Story” marks two and half centuries of the United States and Montgomery County, tracing American history as it happened in Rockville. Learn how Rockville grew with the nation, from its revolutionary days, through the antebellum era of slavery and fight for emancipation, into the mid-century baby boom with suburbanization, to become today’s modern and diverse 21st century City. This place-based exhibit highlights the sites and people that reflect American history in Rockville.
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- August 28, 2026
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 28, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USAPeerless Rockville’s pictorial exhibit “Rockville 250: Our American Story” marks two and half centuries of the United States and Montgomery County, tracing American history as it happened in Rockville. Learn how Rockville grew with the nation, from its revolutionary days, through the antebellum era of slavery and fight for emancipation, into the mid-century baby boom with suburbanization, to become today’s modern and diverse 21st century City. This place-based exhibit highlights the sites and people that reflect American history in Rockville.
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- August 29, 2026
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Ingrid & Mollie’s Jennie the Cat: Jennie’s Beach Day
August 29, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USAIt's Jennie the Cat's first time visiting the beach. She needs help learning how to pack and what to do when she gets there. Along the way she'll meet some new friends, practice sharing, and learn to be brave. This puppet show features soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along! This Ingrid & Mollie show is made for the child within us all, and especially for ages 2-8.
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Ingrid & Mollie’s Jennie the Cat: Jennie’s Beach Day
August 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USAIt's Jennie the Cat's first time visiting the beach. She needs help learning how to pack and what to do when she gets there. Along the way she'll meet some new friends, practice sharing, and learn to be brave. This puppet show features soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along! This Ingrid & Mollie show is made for the child within us all, and especially for ages 2-8.
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Glenn Leonard's Temptations Revue
August 29, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USAGlenn Leonard’s Temptations Revue is the world’s most authentic and talented tribute to the original Temptations today! It’s a dynamic show with 5 vocalists that have all the choreography, personality, talent and style of the originals, including the legendary former lead tenor! Glenn Leonard served as their lead tenor from 1975-83, and recorded 10 albums with the group, including his signature Temptations version of “Silent Night,” which is one of the most played songs on the radio, worldwide, at Christmas time. Glenn also performed and recorded with all of the original members during the famed Temptations Reunion Tour in 1982. Rounding out this dynamic lineup are Shelton Price, Melvin Franklin, Jr., former Atlantic Records recording artist Kareem Ali, and one of the most powerful voices in the business, Andre Jackson! All are longtime members of Glenn Leonard’s Temptations Revue! Glenn Leonard’s Temptations Revue, with their full band, perform all the hit songs that fans know and love!
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- August 30, 2026
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22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
August 30, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAEight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.
Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.
The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.
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Gallery B Presents "Color + Light, Part Two"
August 30, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAPainters Kathleen Byrnes and Jennifer Howard exhibit their works at Gallery B in November 2025 Kathleen Byrnes has taken to working plein aire, challenging her to work quickly and spontaneously. Byrnes uses the environment to infuse the canvas with mood and emotion. Working in predominantly oil, Byrnes has produced works that explore the light and structure of urban Washington DC, the Virginia and Maryland country side, as well as the inlets, bay, ocean and marshlands of Southern New Jersey. Jennifer Howard is a painter and graphic designer who has lived and worked in Washington, DC for over 37 years. Her paintings are about the moment, the immediacy of paint applied honestly, thickly and emotionally on canvas. She strives to convey a textural quality to the surface with layers of color and an emphasis on capturing light.
The exhibition runs from November 6 – November 30. Gallery hours are Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-5pm, and Sundays 11am-2pm. The gallery will be closed November 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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- September 3, 2026
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Maryland Renters' and Homeowners' Tax Credit Programs
September 3, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Rd, Rockville, MD 20853, USALearn about Maryland's renters' and homeowners' tax credit programs, including how to apply. The renters' tax credit program helps renters get money back from the state. The homeowners' tax credit program helps homeowners with their property tax bill. This program made possible through a collaboration between Montgomery County Public Libraries and Economic Action Maryland Fund. Register for this free program today!
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- September 4, 2026
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Bethesda's Summer Concert Series
September 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Woodmont Triangle, Bethesda, MD 20814, USABethesda’s Summer Concert series features live music on the streets of Woodmont Triangle. Join us every Friday from 6-8pm for free outdoor concerts by some of the best bands in the DMV! Tables and chairs can fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab your seat. For the full summer lineup, please visit Bethesda.org.
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- September 6, 2026
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22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
September 6, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAEight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.
Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.
The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.
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Gallery B Presents "Color + Light, Part Two"
September 6, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAPainters Kathleen Byrnes and Jennifer Howard exhibit their works at Gallery B in November 2025 Kathleen Byrnes has taken to working plein aire, challenging her to work quickly and spontaneously. Byrnes uses the environment to infuse the canvas with mood and emotion. Working in predominantly oil, Byrnes has produced works that explore the light and structure of urban Washington DC, the Virginia and Maryland country side, as well as the inlets, bay, ocean and marshlands of Southern New Jersey. Jennifer Howard is a painter and graphic designer who has lived and worked in Washington, DC for over 37 years. Her paintings are about the moment, the immediacy of paint applied honestly, thickly and emotionally on canvas. She strives to convey a textural quality to the surface with layers of color and an emphasis on capturing light.
The exhibition runs from November 6 – November 30. Gallery hours are Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-5pm, and Sundays 11am-2pm. The gallery will be closed November 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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- September 9, 2026
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A Cappella Magic, featuring Reverb and special guest Daryl Davis
September 9, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851, USAJoin us for an afternoon of soul, Gospel, pop classics, and original songs. Sing along and dance if you like! This event is sponsored by AARP Maryland with additional support from The Village at Rockville. Please register at https://events.aarp.org/event/2714c13e-9b83-4118-b6ff-b2b1b4c0c7c6/summary or call AARP to register at 877-926-8300
About Washington Metro Oasis: Our mission is to empower adults age 50+ to lead active, healthy, and enriched lives through a unique mix of lifelong learning, social, health and volunteer programs. You’ll find the full schedule of classes on our website OR you can contact us at 240-800-3745 or email washingtonmetro@oasisnet.org to request a printed catalog. Scholarships are available.
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- September 10, 2026
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New Member Welcome Coffee
September 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Washington Metro Oasis, 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, USANew to Oasis? Come join us for coffee, conversation, and a warm welcome! This casual meet-and-greet is the perfect chance to get to know fellow members, ask questions, and learn more about what Oasis has to offer. Please register at https://washington-metro.oasiseverywhere.org/product/new-member-welcome-coffee or call 240-800-3745 to register.
About Washington Metro Oasis: Our mission is to empower adults age 50+ to lead active, healthy, and enriched lives through a unique mix of lifelong learning, social, health, and volunteer programs. You’ll find the full schedule of classes on our website: https://washington-metro.oasisnet.org OR you can contact us at 240-800-3745 or email washingtonmetro@oasisnet.org to request a printed catalog. Scholarships are available.
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- September 11, 2026
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Bethesda's Summer Concert Series
September 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Woodmont Triangle, Bethesda, MD 20814, USABethesda’s Summer Concert series features live music on the streets of Woodmont Triangle. Join us every Friday from 6-8pm for free outdoor concerts by some of the best bands in the DMV! Tables and chairs can fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab your seat. For the full summer lineup, please visit Bethesda.org.
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- September 12, 2026
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Storytime LIVE! @ Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg
September 12, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
15895 Gaither Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USARSVP today for Storytime LIVE! at Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg!
This free and fun-filled event brings favorite stories and characters to life to the delight of children of all ages. Come and share the magic of literature with your children at Storytime LIVE!
Meet Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!
Through our Life Essentials curriculum and nationwide Storytime LIVE! events, we hope to encourage a love of reading in children and to show parents how to make reading fun for their whole family.
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Alfred Yun at the Silver Spring Jazz Festival
September 12, 2026 4:15 pm - 4:50 pm
Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USAAlfred Yun is a Korean-American jazz pianist and composer. His music is influenced by his upbringing in both Korea and the United States. You can hear influences ranging from jazz, hip hop, and K-Pop to traditional Korean music in Alfred Yun’s compositions.
Alfred was honored to be chosen by the Music Center At Strathmore as an Artist-in-Residence for the 2023-2024 season. This includes featured concerts at Strathmore’s prestigious AMP club in January and participating in programs throughout the season. In 2026, Alfred Yun was selected to be part of the Jazz and Sonic Arts: Improvised Music Residency at the Banff Centre for Art and Creativity.
In 2025, Alfred Yun released his album, Voice and Phenomenon, which investigates the different ways we use the voice — gibberish, games, poems, singing, spoken word, laughter, and more. The album invites the listener into an intimate account of these disparate voices and sounds. It is the most personal and revealing work of his career. Voice and Phenomenon was listed on Capital Bop's Top DC Jazz Albums of 2025.
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2nd Annual White Oak End of Summer Movie Night & Wellness Fair
September 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hillandale Park, 10615 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20903, USAFriends of White Oak invites you to join us for our
2nd Annual White Oak End of Summer Movie Night & Wellness Fair
Sat, Sept 12 - 6 pm - 10 pm
Hillandale Local Park in White Oak (New Hampshire Ave)Family-friendly! Free snacks, ice cream, and health screenings!
RSVP Today!!
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- September 13, 2026
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22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
September 13, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAEight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.
Almost 500 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The top prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, June, 3rd in a private reception. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000.
The exhibit will be on display June 4 – June 28, 2026 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
There will be a public opening reception on Friday, June 12 at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.
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Gallery B Presents "Color + Light, Part Two"
September 13, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAPainters Kathleen Byrnes and Jennifer Howard exhibit their works at Gallery B in November 2025 Kathleen Byrnes has taken to working plein aire, challenging her to work quickly and spontaneously. Byrnes uses the environment to infuse the canvas with mood and emotion. Working in predominantly oil, Byrnes has produced works that explore the light and structure of urban Washington DC, the Virginia and Maryland country side, as well as the inlets, bay, ocean and marshlands of Southern New Jersey. Jennifer Howard is a painter and graphic designer who has lived and worked in Washington, DC for over 37 years. Her paintings are about the moment, the immediacy of paint applied honestly, thickly and emotionally on canvas. She strives to convey a textural quality to the surface with layers of color and an emphasis on capturing light.
The exhibition runs from November 6 – November 30. Gallery hours are Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-5pm, and Sundays 11am-2pm. The gallery will be closed November 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Silver Spring Arts & Crafts End Of Summer Celebration
September 13, 2026 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USAClose out the season in style at the Silver Spring End of Summer Celebration, a lively cultural festival bringing together art, food, music, and community at Veterans Plaza.
Enjoy an exciting afternoon filled with talented artisans and crafters, delicious food vendors, live performances, and a DJ keeping the energy high. From handcrafted goods to flavorful bites and joyful cultural vibes, this celebration is the perfect way to soak up the last days of summer with friends, family, and neighbors.
What to Expect:
• Artisans and crafters offering unique handmade goods
• Food vendors serving flavorful bites
• Live performances and DJ entertainment
• A festive, community-centered outdoor experience
📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Veterans Plaza
📌 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
FREE ADMISSION. PET FRIENDLY. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.Bring your friends, family, and furry companions for a joyful celebration of culture, creativity, and community as we say goodbye to summer in Silver Spring.
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- September 18, 2026
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Bethesda's Summer Concert Series
September 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Woodmont Triangle, Bethesda, MD 20814, USABethesda’s Summer Concert series features live music on the streets of Woodmont Triangle. Join us every Friday from 6-8pm for free outdoor concerts by some of the best bands in the DMV! Tables and chairs can fill up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab your seat. For the full summer lineup, please visit Bethesda.org.
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