Upcoming Community Events
Montgomery Community Media encourages residents and organizations to submit their events and happenings in Montgomery County. To submit an event, go to the Submit An Event page. All Events posted are moderated by MCM and we reserve the right to not post any event we deem inappropriate.
While MCM strives to maintain an accurate up to date Community Events Calendar, we recommend checking the individual event website to confirm dates, times, and check for changes.
Link to the Submit An Event page.
Upcoming Community Events Month View
- September 16, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 16, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 16, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM
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- September 17, 2025
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Oasis Volunteer Event at Comfort Cases
September 17, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, USAPlease join us for Oasis Volunteer Day at Comfort Cases. Comfort Cases serves children being placed in foster care. Most are removed from their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs. Through Comfort Cases, these children receive a special bag containing a cozy new pair of pajamas, a brand-new warm blanket, and a new stuffed animal to hug during the traumatic transition into foster care. Volunteers will meet at the Comfort Cases National Center to help with processing donations, counting inventory, assembling Comfort Cases, and other miscellaneous tasks. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation. Meet no later than 10:00 am at 9300 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Register here or call 240-800-3745.
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 17, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM -
Trauma Nurses Talk About Fall Prevention & Recovery Skills
September 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, USAIn this practical and empowering class, you’ll learn essential skills to knowledge and practical skills to stay safe, reduce fall risks, and respond effectively if a fall does happen. You’ll learn: The top 5 strategies to prevent falls and maintain your independence; How certain medications can increase fall risk—and what to ask your doctor; What to do if you fall—including how to safely get up (or get help); How to assist someone else who has fallen without causing injury; When and how to call 911, and what information to provide in an emergency.
Register Here or call 240-800-3745.
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- September 18, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 18, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM
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- September 19, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 19, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 19, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM
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- September 20, 2025
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Youth Music Classes at Riverworks Art Center
September 20, 2025 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Riverworks Art Center, 19215 Beallsville Rd, Beallsville, MD 20839, USAWe are grateful to offer music classes for all ages, starting September 6th through December 13th! We have Tiny Tones (ages 4-6) and Music Explorers (ages 6-8). Learn more about these classes, as well as others, and sign up, on our website! -
Third Annual Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk
September 20, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us to walk the campus of the Village At Rockville and show your support to find a cure! All proceeds will benefit the National Capital Area Alzheimer’s Association Together we can make a difference and be a part of the solution in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease! -
Women Artists of the DMV
September 20, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Riverworks Performing Arts Center
September 20, 2025 11:15 am - 11:45 am
17617 W Willard Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837, USAIt’s happening! Join us on Poolesville Day for the groundbreaking of the new Riverworks Performing Arts Center at the historic Old Methodist Church. Celebrate with us on Saturday, September 20th at our Poolesville Day Groundbreaking Ceremony at 11:15am - right after the parade! Plus a special performance from Riverworks Reserve Wind Ensemble! And don't forget to mark your calendars for our annual Dinner for the Arts fundraiser at Bally Cliff Farm on October 16th.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM -
Inter-Ability Fashion & Talent Show
September 20, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, 9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAL’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. (L’Arche GWDC) will host its annual Gather Our Gifts talent show on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 3-5 p.m. at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, Md. This year’s event will feature Rock the Runway, a fashion show celebrating the beauty and talents of people with and without disabilities.
The event is open to the public, and tickets are available at larche-gwdc.org/gather. All proceeds support L’Arche GWDC’s mission of making known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities and creating spaces for inter-ability friendships to thrive.
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Inside the Pitch: The Making of Red Pitch
September 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USAJoin Olney Theatre’s Artistic Director, Jason Loewith, in conversation with playwright Tyrell Williams for an inside look at Red Pitch—the winner of all five Off-West End Awards for Best New Play.
This engrossing drama follows Bilal, Joey, and Omz—three lifelong friends whose bond has been forged on a small soccer pitch outside their South London apartments. But their world is shifting: professional recruiters are scouting young talent, and dreams of athletic glory hang in the balance. Meanwhile, gentrification is reshaping their neighborhood, with new developments and chain shops pushing out the people and places they’ve always known. At the heart of it all lies a single question: can their friendship survive the loss of their beloved “red pitch” and everything it represents?
After sold-out runs at London’s Bush Theatre and a celebrated West End transfer, Red Pitch arrives in the United States here at Olney Theatre to critical acclaim. Hailed as “fierce, affectionate, and effortlessly funny” (The Guardian) and “a brilliant bit of writing about gentrification, friendship, masculinity, and aspiration” (Time Out London), the play has sparked important conversations on community, ambition, and resilience.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from Tyrell Williams about his creative process and inspiration, and from Jason Loewith about why Red Pitch is a story that speaks powerfully to our current moment and how the story is universal.
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Explore the Equinox: Live planetarium show
September 20, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building, Catherine & Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building, Fenton St, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USAJoin us for an evening at the new Montgomery College Planetarium! Together we will explore the September equinox, its astronomical cause, its effects on our seasons, and its role in calendars and cultural traditions around the world. You'll leave with a star chart and the ability to find celestial objects on your own. Astronomy faculty will be on hand to answer your questions about the universe.🌙 🌟 The planetarium is a state-of-the-art facility which offers an immersive experience under a tilted 30-foot dome. It features stars, nebulae, galaxies, layered Earth simulation software, and 360-degree virtual reality video and sound. Minimum age requirement: 5 yrs, accompanied by an adult. Admission is free.
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- September 21, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 21, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 21, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM -
Building the Stories: Creating Narratives and Videos from Your Research
September 21, 2025 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Ever spent countless hours researching your family history only to watch younger generations' eyes glaze over when sharing your discoveries? In this presentation, learn how to transform your genealogical research into compelling narratives and engaging videos that resonate across generations. Discover practical techniques for adding the crucial "why" behind events and choices. Learn how to integrate the contextual information that creates emotional hooks and bridges generational gaps, ensuring your family's legacy lives on through stories that future generations will actually want to hear and share. Additionally, you'll get introduced to a few timely tools to help you leverage tech in your narrative creation.
This one-hour program, conducted over Zoom at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, is free for members. This is one of the many activities that is a benefit of JGSGW membership. Instructions for joining the online meeting will be placed under Meeting Info & Links in the Members Only Files. (These files become visible on this website after members sign in.) Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5.
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The Art of the High Holidays
September 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
THE ART OF THE HIGH HOLIDAYS brings Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) to life through 1,500 years of Jewish art. The presentation offers a chronological and topical overview of visual art objects and their symbolism related to these two holidays. Enjoy the powerful art included in the slideshow as well as the in-depth narration.
The presentation will be recorded. All registrants will receive a link to the recording, which will be available for 14 days.
Funds raised from our public programs will be used to assist organizations that could not otherwise afford our regular program fees.
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- September 22, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 22, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 22, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM
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- September 23, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 23, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 23, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM
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- September 24, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 24, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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Women Veteran Wednesdays
September 24, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Get expert advice on career transitions, mentorships, and opportunities for veterans to grow and succeed.
We are joined by Jasmine Maylott, U.S. Army veteran and current service member, who advocates for female veterans through her work with American Corporate Partners (ACP). Jasmine launched ACP's Women's Initiative Program and has supported over 100 mentorships.
This free, online series is a safe space for women veterans to network, get sources, and build community.
Hosted by Easterseals HVRP. Contact veterans@eseal.org with questions.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM -
Listen Up: How Better Hearing Can Help Prevent Falls
September 24, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, USAKeeping your balance isn’t just about strong legs — your hearing plays a big role too! Learn more about the surprising connection between hearing loss and falls. We’ll talk about how your ears help you stay steady, why untreated hearing loss can increase your risk of falling, and simple steps you can take to stay safe and independent.
Register here or call 240-800-3745.
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- September 25, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 25, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 25, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM
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- September 26, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 26, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 26, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM -
Grateful Village Concert
September 26, 2025 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Old Anglers Inn, 10801 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854, USAJoin us for an unforgettable night of music, community, and giving back. Grateful Village, a professional Grateful Dead tribute band, will take the stage for an evening benefiting the Organization for Autism Research. This event is hosted by Shulman Rogers and friends, who are generously providing a happy hour from 6:30 to 7:30 pm with two complimentary drinks per guest. After 7:30, a cash bar will be available.
Tickets are available online for $40 in advance and at the door for $50 on event day. Space is limited to 150 guests, so get your tickets today!
All ticket sales and on-site donations directly support OAR's autism research and programs.
Thank you to Shulman Rogers for organizing and hosting this special event in support of OAR's mission. We appreciate their generosity and commitment towards serving the autism community.
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- September 27, 2025
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The Bunny Hive Bethesda Grand Opening
September 27, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Bunny Hive Bethesda, 4925 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAWe’re so excited to share that The Bunny Hive, a social club for little ones and their grownups, is opening its first DMV-area location at 4925 Auburn Ave in Bethesda on Saturday, September 27! To celebrate, The Bunny Hive will host a grand opening event from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. where families can reserve a complimentary 1-hour time slot to enjoy playtime, arts & crafts, delicious treats and tour what the new studio has to offer.
The Bunny Hive is known for its warm, inclusive approach to early childhood enrichment. The space is thoughtfully designed to help caregivers enjoy quality time with their little ones while building connections with a supportive local community. The studio offers a variety of 30-minute classes for children from two weeks old through kindergarten, including music, art, sensory play, baby massage, toddler ballet, and more—all designed to nurture development and meaningful relationships for both children and their grownups.
Make sure to reserve your complimentary spot to their opening on September 27 https://widget.hellowalla.com/classes?uuid=4f2ce35f-b0ca-42e4-9b70-b9e04a250687&l=14282&date=2025-09-27&view=daily
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Youth Music Classes at Riverworks Art Center
September 27, 2025 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Riverworks Art Center, 19215 Beallsville Rd, Beallsville, MD 20839, USAWe are grateful to offer music classes for all ages, starting September 6th through December 13th! We have Tiny Tones (ages 4-6) and Music Explorers (ages 6-8). Learn more about these classes, as well as others, and sign up, on our website! -
Women Artists of the DMV
September 27, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
Friday, September 12, 6-8 PM -
Family Friendly Outdoor Open House
September 27, 2025 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USAJoin us for a day of outdoor fun for the whole family! Try out air rifles, archery, canoeing, fishing, kayaking and more! Learn about American Chestnuts, beekeeping, nature, and conservation programs. Local exhibitors will be on site to showcase conservation efforts. Come explore our beautiful property and see what the Izaak Walton League of Rockville has to offer!
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Beyond the Stage: Soccer, Stage, and the Stories We Tell
September 27, 2025 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USAIn Red Pitch, three teenagers fight to hold onto friendship, identity, and their neighborhood—on and off the soccer pitch. Playwright Tyrell Williams uses the rhythms of the game to capture the urgency of gentrification, belonging, and growing up. To deepen the conversation, we welcome scholar Jared Robert Strange, author of After Bend It Like Beckham: Soccer in 21st-Century Theatre and Performance. Strange explores how soccer on stage is more than a backdrop—it’s a powerful language of community, aspiration, and struggle. From The Wolves to Red Pitch, his work shows how theater transforms “the beautiful game” into a way of grappling with issues of race, power, and identity.
Join us as we talk with Jared about why soccer resonates so deeply in performance, and how Red Pitch stands in a growing tradition of plays that turn sport into a stage for the most urgent stories of our time.
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- September 28, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 28, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards - 2025 Exhibition
September 28, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe Trawick Prize 2025 finalists will have their work on display September 4–28, 2025 in downtown Bethesda at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards was established by Carol Trawick in 2003. Trawick has served as a community activist for more than 25 years in downtown Bethesda.
Trawick Prize Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM; Sundays, 11 AM-4 PMOpening Reception (During Bethesda Art Walk):
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Beacon’s 26th Annual 50+ Expos
September 28, 2025 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USAThe Beacon newspaper is pleased to announce the dates and venues for this fall’s 50+Expos. These free annual events attract thousands of older adults and their families to obtain information from a wide range of valuable resources, as well as health screenings, vaccinations, volunteer opportunities and more.
Highlight: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will engage in a “Community Conversation” with Expo attendees starting at 3 p.m.
Health and Wellness:
Prioritizing the health and well-being of attendees, the Expos will offer free health screenings, including blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol tests from Giant Pharmacy. Giant will also provide important vaccines, including the latest COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, regular and high-dose flu shots, Shingrix (shingles), pneumonia and tetanus vaccines. Please bring your Medicare and/or insurance card, if applicable.Sponsors:
The 50+Expos are made possible through the generous support of our local sponsors. Gold Sponsors include AARP Virginia and Giant Pharmacy. Silver Sponsors are Adventist HealthCare, Johns Hopkins Health Plans and Pepco. Bronze Sponsors include Virginia and Maryland Relay, Trinity Health PACE Montgomery County, Xfinity, Montgomery County Recreation, Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services, and the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging. Additional sponsors are welcome.
For more information — or to exhibit, sponsor or volunteer — call (301) 949-9766, email info@thebeaconnewspapers.comJoin us this fall as we celebrate and empower older adults and their families with a wealth of resources, connections and support at the Beacon 50+Expos in Maryland and Virginia!
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- September 29, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 29, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- September 30, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
September 30, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 1, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 1, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 2, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 2, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 3, 2025
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MCDOT Bike Donation Drive
October 3, 2025 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
East Jefferson Street & Monroe Street, E Jefferson St & Monroe St, Rockville, MD 20850, USAOn Friday, October 3, 2025, Montgomery County's Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will once again sponsor a bike collection drive during this year's Community Service Month.
Donated child / adult bikes and bike parts will be accepted from 7:00am to 2:00pm on Friday, October 3, 2025. (No bike helmets, please)
Donations will go to the Rockville Bike Hub, a non-profit organization whose volunteers refurbish the bikes and give them to low-income residents throughout the County, through Rockville's Terrific Kids, Bikes For The World and MCDOT's Bike Match MoCo programs.
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 3, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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Belonging 2025: Member Art Exhibit Opening Reception
October 3, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
50 Monroe Pl, Rockville, MD 20850, USAIt’s one of our favorite events of the year! Join us as we celebrate the talent and creativity of Main Street’s incredible artists at the opening reception of Belonging 2025, our 5th Annual Member Art Exhibit. Enjoy the wide variety of artwork as you meet the artists behind the exhibit and learn about what inspired them. This event is free and open to the public. Bring a friend!
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- October 4, 2025
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Youth Music Classes at Riverworks Art Center
October 4, 2025 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Riverworks Art Center, 19215 Beallsville Rd, Beallsville, MD 20839, USAWe are grateful to offer music classes for all ages, starting September 6th through December 13th! We have Tiny Tones (ages 4-6) and Music Explorers (ages 6-8). Learn more about these classes, as well as others, and sign up, on our website! -
Silver Spring B&O Station Open House Features the 4-H Inventors Club
October 4, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station, 8100 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USAOur special guests are the members of the 4-H Inventors club. They will showcase their prize-winning Rube Goldberg machine plus a giant harmonograph (similar to a spirograph), with pendulums on all three axes, and other projects they made this year. You can also enjoy real train spotting, a model layout, a toy train play set, photos and memorabilia of the railroad’s glory days and historic Silver Spring, and more! -
Women Artists of the DMV
October 4, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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2025 Taste of Bethesda
October 4, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Woodmont Triangle, Bethesda, MD 20814, USABethesda’s famous food and music festival brings 50 restaurants and four stages of entertainment to Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. Each year, more than 40,000 attendees sample the delicious restaurants, enjoy the live entertainment and visit the kid’s corner for face painting and arts & crafts. The festival is held from 11am – 4pm and please note that ticket sales end at 3:30pm. Taste of Bethesda is held rain or shine. Admission to Taste of Bethesda is free, with food, beer, and wine tickets available for purchase on-site. Tickets are sold in bundles of 5 for $10, with tastes ranging from one to four tickets, allowing guests to sample a variety of dishes. The event is conveniently located just three blocks from the Bethesda Metro station, with ample parking available in downtown Bethesda’s public garages. Visitors can also take advantage of the free Bethesda Circulator for easy transportation between the Metro station and public garages.
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Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Celebrates 190th Anniversary
October 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 21 Wood Ln, Rockville, MD 20850, USAJerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church (JMPUMC) will celebrate its 190th Church Anniversary on the weekend of October 4–5, 2025. JMPUMC is the oldest African-American Church in Rockville. The anniversary celebration will feature a community cookout on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 noon – 5 pm on the Church grounds at 21 Wood Lane, Rockville, MD 20850. The cookout will feature children’s activities, music, line dancing, blood pressure screenings, information tables and a car show. On Sunday, October 5 there will be two worship services, one at 10 am where Rev. Jane Wood, a former JMPUMC Pastor who grew up in the Church will serve as the guest preacher and a 2 pm service devoted to music. Former pastors, community leaders, and friends of the church are invited to join in recognition of this historic milestone.
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- October 5, 2025
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Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Celebrates 190th Anniversary
October 5, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 21 Wood Ln, Rockville, MD 20850, USAJerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church (JMPUMC) will celebrate its 190th Church Anniversary on the weekend of October 4–5, 2025. JMPUMC is the oldest African-American Church in Rockville. The anniversary celebration will feature a community cookout on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 noon – 5 pm on the Church grounds at 21 Wood Lane, Rockville, MD 20850. The cookout will feature children’s activities, music, line dancing, blood pressure screenings, information tables and a car show. On Sunday, October 5 there will be two worship services, one at 10 am where Rev. Jane Wood, a former JMPUMC Pastor who grew up in the Church will serve as the guest preacher and a 2 pm service devoted to music. Former pastors, community leaders, and friends of the church are invited to join in recognition of this historic milestone.
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 5, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 6, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 6, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 7, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 7, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 8, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 8, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 9, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 9, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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UXCON’25
October 9, 2025 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USAThe UX conference that connects ideas, people, and purpose.
Taking place in Silver Spring, Maryland this October, UXCON’25 is more than a conference—it’s a global movement where design meets purpose and professionals build real, lasting UX connections.
We’re offering your team an exclusive free media pass to attend. Just use the code UXCONMEDIA at registration to claim your ticket.
🎤 What to Expect: A mix of workshops, panels, activations, and real conversations focused on UX leadership, inclusive design, and purposeful product development.
Whether you’re covering innovation, culture, tech, or design, UXCON25 offers an incredible opportunity to connect with diverse, forward-thinking voices shaping the future of experience design.
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- October 10, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 10, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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Stories From Immigrants You Need to Hear Now: HNB's 5th Annual Show
October 10, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USAThe evening will feature six powerful true stories shared by refugees and immigrants, offering moving perspectives on the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of starting new lives here. it’s an opportunity for the community to come together, listen with empathy, and celebrate resilience.
All proceeds will go toward supporting Homes Not Borders’ mission of helping refugees and forced migrants across the DMV not only resettle but also truly thrive and feel at home.
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- October 11, 2025
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MoCo Epic
October 11, 2025 - October 12, 2025
South Germantown Bike Park, 18045 Central Park Cir, Boyds, MD 20841, USAExplore some of Montgomery County’s finest natural surface trails at the MoCo Epic, amountain biking festival that celebrates the expansive trail network and the vibrantcommunity of riders that makes this region special.
Saturday, October 11, kicks off with skills clinics, family rides, and the highly anticipatedGravity Social Jump Jam. Then on Sunday, October 12, it’s time for an epic two-wheeledadventure! Choose from seven fully supported routes—10, 20, 30, 40, 55, 70, or 100miles—complete with fun aid stations and trailside support. Celebrate your epicaccomplishment at the post-ride party with food trucks, local craft beer, and a DJ.
The event is brought to you by the Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts (MORE), inpartnership with Montgomery Parks. MORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds andmaintains public, sustainable, multi-use natural surface trails in Maryland, Virginia, andDC. Founded in 1992, MORE stewards 925 miles of trails in 63 parks across the region.Last year alone, its members contributed more than 17,000 volunteer hours. Theorganization also offers regular mountain bike rides for all ages and abilities.
Do something epic.
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Youth Music Classes at Riverworks Art Center
October 11, 2025 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Riverworks Art Center, 19215 Beallsville Rd, Beallsville, MD 20839, USAWe are grateful to offer music classes for all ages, starting September 6th through December 13th! We have Tiny Tones (ages 4-6) and Music Explorers (ages 6-8). Learn more about these classes, as well as others, and sign up, on our website! -
Women Artists of the DMV
October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 12, 2025
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MoCo Epic
October 11, 2025 - October 12, 2025
South Germantown Bike Park, 18045 Central Park Cir, Boyds, MD 20841, USAExplore some of Montgomery County’s finest natural surface trails at the MoCo Epic, amountain biking festival that celebrates the expansive trail network and the vibrantcommunity of riders that makes this region special.
Saturday, October 11, kicks off with skills clinics, family rides, and the highly anticipatedGravity Social Jump Jam. Then on Sunday, October 12, it’s time for an epic two-wheeledadventure! Choose from seven fully supported routes—10, 20, 30, 40, 55, 70, or 100miles—complete with fun aid stations and trailside support. Celebrate your epicaccomplishment at the post-ride party with food trucks, local craft beer, and a DJ.
The event is brought to you by the Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts (MORE), inpartnership with Montgomery Parks. MORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds andmaintains public, sustainable, multi-use natural surface trails in Maryland, Virginia, andDC. Founded in 1992, MORE stewards 925 miles of trails in 63 parks across the region.Last year alone, its members contributed more than 17,000 volunteer hours. Theorganization also offers regular mountain bike rides for all ages and abilities.
Do something epic.
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 12, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 13, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 13, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 14, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 14, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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- October 15, 2025
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Women Artists of the DMV
October 15, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S. comes this Fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington, DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV. More than 4000 artists were considered, demonstrating the vibrant art scene of the region.
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