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PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
July 13, 2026 - August 9, 2026
People Animals Love's (PAL) 2027 PALendar Dog Photo Contest is in full swing, and the competition is adorable. Open to all dogs — PAL therapy dogs and PALlies (PAL allies) alike — the contest invites the community to enter their pups, vote for favorites, and help support PAL’s therapy dog program. Every entrant gets a 2027 PALendar and the Top 12 dogs earn a professional photo shoot for a starring spot in next year’s calendar. With the August 9 deadline approaching, now’s the moment to join the fun and boost your favorite furry faces.
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Happenstance Theatre: ADRIFT, A Medieval Wayward Folly
Happenstance Theatre: ADRIFT, A Medieval Wayward Folly
July 16, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Round House Theatre, 4545 East-West Hwy, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
A ship of fools adrift at sea. They ask, “What do we do now?” After an apocalypse, the search begins. Characters from the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch and archetypes from the tarot are brought to life in this ingeniously staged production of theatrical alchemy using live music, physical comedy, puppetry, and so much more. This pod of eccentrics will drift into the world to bring delight, share hopes and fears, and find a way forward.
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Mubadala DC Open
Mubadala DC Open
July 25, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Rock Creek Tennis Center, 5220 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA
The Mubadala DC Open, Washington DC’s premier professional tennis tournament since 1969, returns to Rock Creek Park Tennis Center this summer, July 25 - August 2. As the only combined ATP-WTA 500-level event in the world and the fifth-largest professional tennis tournament in the United States, the Mubadala DC Open promises nine days of world-class competition and unforgettable fan experiences in the nation’s capital.
This year’s player field features top ATP and WTA stars, including Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Naomi Osaka, Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina, defending champions Alex de Minaur and Leylah Fernandez, and more.
Beyond the court, fans will enjoy elevated cuisine from six Michelin-starred chefs, including Patrick O'Connell and Ryan Ratino. The culinary lineup also features returning favorites including Duke's Grocery, King Street Oyster, Cava, Roaming Rooster, Taco Bamba, alongside new additions including Ice Cream Jubilee, Silver and Sons BBQ and Balos Estiatorio.
The fan experience continues with enhanced on-site entertainment and interactive activations throughout the grounds. Bringing together top-tier tennis and the best of the city, the tournament delivers an unforgettable summer experience.
The Mubadala DC Open proudly benefits the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation, the tournament’s nonprofit owner and beneficiary.
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Germantown Community Flea Market
Germantown Community Flea Market
August 1, 2026 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bowman Mill Drive & Germantown Road, Bowman Mill Dr & Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Find hidden treasures or get cash for your unwanted goods at the largest Flea Market in Montgomery County! More than 150 vendors if the weather is good. Everything from household goods to antiques, to jewelry, and electronics. First Saturdays April-November
There is no fee, and parking is free for customers.
Vendors pay $25 for 10’x10′ space and must arrive between 5:30-7am. — visit website for rules. The Market benefits the Germantown Historical Society, the Button Farm Living History Center, and Scout Troop 1325.
Inclement weather cancellation posted by 6am at 301-972-2707.
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2nd Annual MCCC Back To School Clothing & Supply Swap
2nd Annual MCCC Back To School Clothing & Supply Swap
August 1, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Montgomery County Counseling Center, 3206 Tower Oaks Blvd #300, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
Get ready to swap your gently used school clothes and supplies with others at our Back To School Clothing & Supply Swap event!
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Touch-A-Truck
Touch-A-Truck
August 1, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Creek Community Center & Pool, 20125 Arrowhead Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20886, USA
Rain or Shine
This is a free, hands-on experience for the entire family!
Also, donate to our School Supply Drive for an extra stamp in your MV Passport!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This fun experience for the family showcases local businesses displaying a wide assortment of unique trucks and equipment. You can get up close to your favorite vehicles and learn from their operators. An adult must accompany children. Please keep in mind that the horns on the trucks are as loud as the trucks are large, so if you feel your child may be sensitive to the noise, we recommend you attend during the quiet hour.
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Live Irish Music Inside the Cool B&O Station
Live Irish Music Inside the Cool B&O Station
August 1, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station, 8100 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
Special Guests: The Foleys’ Irish Band at 11 am and 12:30 pm
Neil Foley carries on the tradition of Irish Folk and Fiddle music. He grew up in Limerick, Ireland then moved to the DC area where he has toured and played for over 4 decades. He enjoys playing as a duet with his son, Con, a guitarist and drummer. The Foleys stay true to the Celtic music that can be heard in Irish music sessions all across the world.
Ongoing Activities
- Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the station.
- “Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the engineers!
- Indoors, enjoy the HO-scale model train display courtesy of the Rockville Model Railroad Society.
- Play with wooden toy train sets.
- Visit the station manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.
- See railroad photos & memorabilia, including the original B&O “Drumhead,” along with photos & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.
This station is in the National Register of Historic Places, a Montgomery County Historic Site, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District.
Please note that the number of parking spaces is limited. Additional parking is available one block away at county garage and lot #4, 8100 Fenton Street, with an additional entrance off of Sligo Avenue. Traffic and crosswalk lights facilitate crossing Georgia Avenue at Sligo Avenue in front of the station.
There is a special needs space and ramp at the station, along with an accessible entrance and restroom.
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“Convergence” by The Black Art Today Foundation
“Convergence” by The Black Art Today Foundation
August 1, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Gallery B is pleased to present Convergence, by The Black Art Today Foundation. Convergence is an exploration of the creative intersections that occur when distinct artistic voices, styles, and mediums collide. Rather than viewing art through the lens of solitary creation, this exhibition celebrates the dynamic dialogue of collaboration and the striking contrasts of deliberate juxtaposition. It is a testament to the idea that the whole can be radically different—and profoundly more complex—than the sum of its parts. The Black Art Today Foundation is a public charity dedicated to nurturing and elevating Black, Indigenous, and artists of color (BIPOC). Guided by Kuumba—the principle of creativity—The Black Art Today Foundation champions artistic excellence, cultural preservation, and equitable access within the global art landscape.
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Montgomgery County Children's Business Fair
Montgomgery County Children's Business Fair
August 1, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rockville Town Center, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
The Montgomery County Children’s Business Fair inspires children ages 6-15 years old to discover their inner entrepreneur by giving them the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
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PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
July 13, 2026 - August 9, 2026
People Animals Love's (PAL) 2027 PALendar Dog Photo Contest is in full swing, and the competition is adorable. Open to all dogs — PAL therapy dogs and PALlies (PAL allies) alike — the contest invites the community to enter their pups, vote for favorites, and help support PAL’s therapy dog program. Every entrant gets a 2027 PALendar and the Top 12 dogs earn a professional photo shoot for a starring spot in next year’s calendar. With the August 9 deadline approaching, now’s the moment to join the fun and boost your favorite furry faces.
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Happenstance Theatre: ADRIFT, A Medieval Wayward Folly
Happenstance Theatre: ADRIFT, A Medieval Wayward Folly
July 16, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Round House Theatre, 4545 East-West Hwy, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
A ship of fools adrift at sea. They ask, “What do we do now?” After an apocalypse, the search begins. Characters from the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch and archetypes from the tarot are brought to life in this ingeniously staged production of theatrical alchemy using live music, physical comedy, puppetry, and so much more. This pod of eccentrics will drift into the world to bring delight, share hopes and fears, and find a way forward.
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Mubadala DC Open
Mubadala DC Open
July 25, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Rock Creek Tennis Center, 5220 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA
The Mubadala DC Open, Washington DC’s premier professional tennis tournament since 1969, returns to Rock Creek Park Tennis Center this summer, July 25 - August 2. As the only combined ATP-WTA 500-level event in the world and the fifth-largest professional tennis tournament in the United States, the Mubadala DC Open promises nine days of world-class competition and unforgettable fan experiences in the nation’s capital.
This year’s player field features top ATP and WTA stars, including Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Naomi Osaka, Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina, defending champions Alex de Minaur and Leylah Fernandez, and more.
Beyond the court, fans will enjoy elevated cuisine from six Michelin-starred chefs, including Patrick O'Connell and Ryan Ratino. The culinary lineup also features returning favorites including Duke's Grocery, King Street Oyster, Cava, Roaming Rooster, Taco Bamba, alongside new additions including Ice Cream Jubilee, Silver and Sons BBQ and Balos Estiatorio.
The fan experience continues with enhanced on-site entertainment and interactive activations throughout the grounds. Bringing together top-tier tennis and the best of the city, the tournament delivers an unforgettable summer experience.
The Mubadala DC Open proudly benefits the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation, the tournament’s nonprofit owner and beneficiary.
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Takoma Park Farmers Market
Takoma Park Farmers Market
August 2, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Laurel Avenue, Laurel Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, USA
Join us every Sunday behind the shops on Laurel Avenue (entrance 6931 Laurel Ave) in lovely historic, Takoma Park. You’ll find the freshest local, seasonal produce, breads, pasture raised meats, artisan cheese, eggs, baked goods and more from farms located within 125 miles of Takoma Park, MD. Each week, the market is a lively meeting place for residents and visitors.
Location: In the Parking Lot behind the Shops on Laurel Ave, Takoma Park
Entrance: Next to Truist Bank, 6931 Laurel Ave
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“Convergence” by The Black Art Today Foundation
“Convergence” by The Black Art Today Foundation
August 2, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Gallery B is pleased to present Convergence, by The Black Art Today Foundation. Convergence is an exploration of the creative intersections that occur when distinct artistic voices, styles, and mediums collide. Rather than viewing art through the lens of solitary creation, this exhibition celebrates the dynamic dialogue of collaboration and the striking contrasts of deliberate juxtaposition. It is a testament to the idea that the whole can be radically different—and profoundly more complex—than the sum of its parts. The Black Art Today Foundation is a public charity dedicated to nurturing and elevating Black, Indigenous, and artists of color (BIPOC). Guided by Kuumba—the principle of creativity—The Black Art Today Foundation champions artistic excellence, cultural preservation, and equitable access within the global art landscape.
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22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
August 2, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Eight 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"
Gallery B Presents "Color + Light, Part Two"
August 2, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
| Painters 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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Sunday Fun Day at Wheaton Library!
Sunday Fun Day at Wheaton Library!
August 2, 2026 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
A drop-in playtime for children and their caregivers. Have fun playing with a variety of age-appropriate toys.
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Kingsley Schoolhouse Tour
Kingsley Schoolhouse Tour
August 2, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Little Bennett Regional Park, 23701 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
Join us on the first Sunday of each month, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, April – October for free tours of the 1893 Kingsley Schoolhouse, located within Little Bennett Regional Park.
This historic one-room schoolhouse served children in the rural farming community of “Froggy Hollow” from 1893 until 1935.
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Think it Over, Soldier: Combating Venereal Disease During the World Wars
Think it Over, Soldier: Combating Venereal Disease During the World Wars
August 2, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
National Museum of Health and Medicine, 2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
Venereal diseases, now known as sexually transmitted infections, posed unprecedented challenges for the U.S. military during the two great, global conflicts of World War I and II. The effect on readiness was significant, and military medicine used a variety of health messaging to address the health needs of service members. Join the National Museum of Health and Medicine's Chief Archivist, Laura Cutter, who will highlight archival materials from the NMHM collections to illustrate the different techniques used for education and to influence behavioral choices.
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PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
July 13, 2026 - August 9, 2026
People Animals Love's (PAL) 2027 PALendar Dog Photo Contest is in full swing, and the competition is adorable. Open to all dogs — PAL therapy dogs and PALlies (PAL allies) alike — the contest invites the community to enter their pups, vote for favorites, and help support PAL’s therapy dog program. Every entrant gets a 2027 PALendar and the Top 12 dogs earn a professional photo shoot for a starring spot in next year’s calendar. With the August 9 deadline approaching, now’s the moment to join the fun and boost your favorite furry faces.
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi
August 3, 2026 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Kentlands Green, 117 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
Join Holistic Dante at Kentlands Mansion for Tai Chi and Qi Gong. In this immersive experience, we will study each movement of the Yang Style 24-form Tai Chi practice, with clear explanation and guided instruction to help students build confidence, understanding, and flow in the form. Perfect for those looking to build confidence, strength, and vitality through movement and theory. This class is open to all levels, including beginners.
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Metropolitan Ballet Theatre's FREE Grown-Up & Me Class (Clarksburg)
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre's FREE Grown-Up & Me Class (Clarksburg)
August 3, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
22530 Gateway Center Dr suite 200, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
Join Metropolitan Ballet Theatre (MBT) at our Clarksburg studio for a fun dance class geared toward kids ages 2 – 6 with their adult/caregiver!
Class will include a cognitive-building warm-up, strength-building obstacle courses, creative and imaginative improvisation, an introduction to basic dance technique, and integration of story time with movement.
Adults are encouraged to join in and help their little ones out during most of the class.
Socks, bare feet, or ballet shoes permitted along with flexible clothing (such as leggings, sweatpants, t-shirts) or dance attire.
Please complete the sign-up form to attend class.
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PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
July 13, 2026 - August 9, 2026
People Animals Love's (PAL) 2027 PALendar Dog Photo Contest is in full swing, and the competition is adorable. Open to all dogs — PAL therapy dogs and PALlies (PAL allies) alike — the contest invites the community to enter their pups, vote for favorites, and help support PAL’s therapy dog program. Every entrant gets a 2027 PALendar and the Top 12 dogs earn a professional photo shoot for a starring spot in next year’s calendar. With the August 9 deadline approaching, now’s the moment to join the fun and boost your favorite furry faces.
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Karaoke
Karaoke
August 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Commas Food Hall, 8661 Colesville Rd Level 3, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
Get ready to sing your heart out and show off your vocal skills at our Karaoke night - it's time to shine like a star!
Welcome to Karaoke night at Commas Food Hall! Get ready to showcase your singing talent and have a blast with friends every First Tuesday. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to have fun, this event is perfect for all skill and ages. Join us for a night of music, laughter, and good vibes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shine and make unforgettable memories. See you there!
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National Night Out
National Night Out
August 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, and more caring places to live. Come out to meet the officers of the 2nd District (Bethesda) Police Station, the B-CC Rescue Squad, Bethesda Chevy-Chase Services and the Bethesda Fire Department. Kids and adults alike can tour fire trucks and ambulances, enjoy live music and play free carnival games! Plus, food and drinks from Olazzo, treats from Max’s Ice Cream and Carmen’s Italian Ice, face painting, balloon animals, crafts & activities and more!
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Writing The Documentary Treatment
Writing The Documentary Treatment
August 4, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The documentary treatment is an essential part of the development process for a documentary. It visualizes your documentary in written form. It helps to get your ideas on the page, working through potential themes, characters and story angles.
This workshop focuses on writing a treatment, the narrative blueprint for your film. Exercises will bring out your approach and the story's direction and sharpen research for the story you're telling. We will also do exercises that explore your main characters and scene visualization. We conclude with a brief look at loglines that can help crystallize your story.
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PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
July 13, 2026 - August 9, 2026
People Animals Love's (PAL) 2027 PALendar Dog Photo Contest is in full swing, and the competition is adorable. Open to all dogs — PAL therapy dogs and PALlies (PAL allies) alike — the contest invites the community to enter their pups, vote for favorites, and help support PAL’s therapy dog program. Every entrant gets a 2027 PALendar and the Top 12 dogs earn a professional photo shoot for a starring spot in next year’s calendar. With the August 9 deadline approaching, now’s the moment to join the fun and boost your favorite furry faces.
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 5, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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My Name is Not Tom
My Name is Not Tom
August 5, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
29 Courthouse Square, 29 Courthouse Sq Rm 110, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
A biography digging deeper in to the story of Josiah Henson, restoring to history his role in the Underground Railroad
From the plantation fields of Maryland, to the Georgetown Market, to the plantations of Kentucky; escaping to freedom in Canada, and being introduced to the Queen in England, Josiah Henson led a fascinating life. Born enslaved, Henson eventually escaped and became a respected minister and famed secular leader.
“My Name Is Not Tom” is a biography of Josiah Henson, the man catapulted into fame after Harriet Beecher Stowe noted that events in his life partially influenced the development of her fictional character, Uncle Tom. While previous biographies have relied heavily on Henson's four autobiographies (dictated under duress), which replicated the myth that he was the sole inspiration for Stowe’s character, "My Name is Not Tom" uses novel primary source research to fill in the untold parts of his extraordinary life. The author examines Henson's views of slavery and morality, which changed substantially over the course of his life.
Seating is limited.
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PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
July 13, 2026 - August 9, 2026
People Animals Love's (PAL) 2027 PALendar Dog Photo Contest is in full swing, and the competition is adorable. Open to all dogs — PAL therapy dogs and PALlies (PAL allies) alike — the contest invites the community to enter their pups, vote for favorites, and help support PAL’s therapy dog program. Every entrant gets a 2027 PALendar and the Top 12 dogs earn a professional photo shoot for a starring spot in next year’s calendar. With the August 9 deadline approaching, now’s the moment to join the fun and boost your favorite furry faces.
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August in the Galleries with WCADC and Open Studios
August in the Galleries with WCADC and Open Studios
August 6, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artists & Makers Studios, 11810 Parklawn Dr Ste 210, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
Artists & Makers Studios Welcomes
WCADC and
“Salon: 2026 WCADC Member Invitational”
Mini-Solo for Pamela Joy Trow
(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios is pleased to host WCADC for the month of August. The exhibit will run from August 6th through August 26th, with a First Friday opening on August 7th from 5-8pm. “Salon: 2026 WCADC Member Invitational” Named for the art-hanging style coined by Parisian artists, WCADC invites members to participate in a non-juried 2026 Member Invitational “Salon”. This show is the 2nd annual salon-style, hodgepodge exhibition, and serves as a Thank You to WCA members based in DC, MD, and VA. Pamela Joy Trow shares a mini-solo exhibit in the Lounge Gallery and Resident Artists exhibit in the Gallery Hall. Enjoy the sculptural work of Francis Maduka Uduh in studio 11, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Collect a handmade piece of art and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare generously sponsored each month by The Chesapeake Framing Company.
“Salon: 2026 WCADC Member Invitational”
Mini-Solo for Pamela Joy Trow
Resident Artist Exhibit
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
The Sculptural Work of Francis Maduka Uduh
August Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, August 7th, 2026
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852
Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Tuesday-Friday, Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm, and Sundays by chance or appointment.
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 6, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
July 13, 2026 - August 9, 2026
People Animals Love's (PAL) 2027 PALendar Dog Photo Contest is in full swing, and the competition is adorable. Open to all dogs — PAL therapy dogs and PALlies (PAL allies) alike — the contest invites the community to enter their pups, vote for favorites, and help support PAL’s therapy dog program. Every entrant gets a 2027 PALendar and the Top 12 dogs earn a professional photo shoot for a starring spot in next year’s calendar. With the August 9 deadline approaching, now’s the moment to join the fun and boost your favorite furry faces.
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 7, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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Lakefront Live Concert
Lakefront Live Concert
August 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
rio, 9841 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
Lakefront Live is heating up the Boardwalk Stage as part of our Red, White & rio celebration of America 250!🎶
Join us every Friday for the soundtrack of summer, celebrating the rich diversity of American music with a high-energy danceable lineup spanning iconic genres and eras – from classic rock and country to salsa, funk, soul, disco and more.
🍹 Grab dinner + drinks from your favorite patios & make it a date!
🌊 Soak in lakefront sunsets + summer vibes
August 7 | 8 Ohms Band Horn Heavy Funk
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Zumba in the Park
Zumba in the Park
August 7, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gaithersburg Concert Pavilion, 27 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
Get ready to move! Join us every Friday evening for free Zumba in the Park, where you'll dance to the energetic rhythms of Latin music. This fun and engaging workout combines fast and slow intervals, maximizing fat burning while teaching you dance styles like Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton. It's a body-energizing, stress-relieving hour for all ages and fitness levels, so bring your friends and family for an enjoyable evening at the Concert Pavilion.
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Bethesda Outdoor Movies
Bethesda Outdoor Movies
August 7, 2026 8:45 pm - 9:45 pm
4650 Willow Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Bethesda Outdoor Movies return on July 25, July 31 and August 7, 2026.
Three evenings of major motion pictures in various genres will be showcased, including a heist comedy, a unique romance-comedy musical, and a cult classic teen sport-comedy. Admission is FREE and show times will begin at 8:45 PM.
Schedule
Saturday, July 25 – Ocean’s 8
Friday, July 31 – La La Land
Friday, August 7 – Bring It On
4650 Willow Lane, the County Parking Lot behind the Women’s Farm Market.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, Silver will be onsite serving up tasty food and beverages. A limited number of chairs will be provided, and attendees can bring their own lawn chairs. Parking is available in the county parking lots adjacent to the event site.
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Outdoor Movies: Bring it On
Outdoor Movies: Bring it On
August 7, 2026 8:45 pm - 10:45 pm
Lot 24 - Farm Women's Market, 4601 Leland St, Bethesda, MD 20815, USA
4650 Willow Lane, County Parking Lot behind the Farm Women’s Market
Showtimes begin at 8:45pm
Enjoy three nights of blockbuster hits at downtown Bethesda’s 20th annual outdoor movie series! Show times begin at 8:45 PM this year and will be held at 4650 Willow Lane (behind the Women’s Farm Market in the County Parking Lot). A limited number of chairs will be provided, and please also feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Admission is FREE!
Spend an enjoyable evening in Bethesda with dinner and a free movie!
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PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
July 13, 2026 - August 9, 2026
People Animals Love's (PAL) 2027 PALendar Dog Photo Contest is in full swing, and the competition is adorable. Open to all dogs — PAL therapy dogs and PALlies (PAL allies) alike — the contest invites the community to enter their pups, vote for favorites, and help support PAL’s therapy dog program. Every entrant gets a 2027 PALendar and the Top 12 dogs earn a professional photo shoot for a starring spot in next year’s calendar. With the August 9 deadline approaching, now’s the moment to join the fun and boost your favorite furry faces.
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Artisan Market
Artisan Market
August 8, 2026
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Monthly Artisan Market at BlackRock Center for the Arts!
The BlackRock Center for the Arts Artisan's Market is back! With your favorite vendors who specialize in hand crafted, jewelry, candles, and more, you can join us monthly for your handmade fix. Shop local, shop small, shop art!
About BlackRock Center for the Arts:
Nestled in the Germantown Town Center, BlackRock Center for the Arts (BlackRock Center) stands as the leading venue for performing and visual arts in Upper Montgomery County, MD.We are dedicated to enriching our community by providing accessible and high-quality cultural and creative experiences to the most diverse unincorporated city in the country. BlackRock programs include free art galleries featuring exquisite exhibitions, exceptional live performances, an art supplies thrift store, and a wide range of arts education classes designed for all ages and skill levels.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
August 8, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Come to our Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale!
We have books, DVDs, and more for kids, teens, and adults.
Prices:
- Hardback books: $1.00
- Paperback books: 50¢
- Children’s books: Half price
(Some special items may cost more.)
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Artisan Market
Artisan Market
August 8, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Monthly Artisan Market at BlackRock Center for the Arts!
The BlackRock Center for the Arts Artisan's Market is back! With your favorite vendors who specialize in hand crafted, jewelry, candles, and more, you can join us monthly for your handmade fix. Shop local, shop small, shop art!
About BlackRock Center for the Arts:
Nestled in the Germantown Town Center, BlackRock Center for the Arts (BlackRock Center) stands as the leading venue for performing and visual arts in Upper Montgomery County, MD.We are dedicated to enriching our community by providing accessible and high-quality cultural and creative experiences to the most diverse unincorporated city in the country. BlackRock programs include free art galleries featuring exquisite exhibitions, exceptional live performances, an art supplies thrift store, and a wide range of arts education classes designed for all ages and skill levels.
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In The Field Community Science: Mothing by Moonlight
In The Field Community Science: Mothing by Moonlight
August 8, 2026 8:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
Join us in the park after dark to look for moths. We’ll set up a mothing station designed to attract these beautiful yet secretive nocturnal animals. Our insect enthusiasts will be on hand to help us identify what we find as we collect data for an ongoing study. Bring a lawn chair and extra layers, as well as a headlamp or flashlight. The mothing station will be set up a short walk from the parking lot. You must be comfortable walking in the woods at night on natural surface trails. Bring your own snacks and drinks to keep your stamina! Participants may leave at any time and do not have to stay for the duration of the program. In the event of rain, we cancel.
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Outdoor Summer Movie: Black Panther
Outdoor Summer Movie: Black Panther
August 8, 2026 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
920 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
Join us for a free showing of Black Panther, as part of the recurring Outdoor Summer Movie Series. Bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair, grab a spot under the stars, and enjoy a free family-friendly movie night with neighbors and friends.
Swing by DTSS for movie night, then catch the new Spider-Man at Regal Majestic & IMAX.
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PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest
July 13, 2026 - August 9, 2026
People Animals Love's (PAL) 2027 PALendar Dog Photo Contest is in full swing, and the competition is adorable. Open to all dogs — PAL therapy dogs and PALlies (PAL allies) alike — the contest invites the community to enter their pups, vote for favorites, and help support PAL’s therapy dog program. Every entrant gets a 2027 PALendar and the Top 12 dogs earn a professional photo shoot for a starring spot in next year’s calendar. With the August 9 deadline approaching, now’s the moment to join the fun and boost your favorite furry faces.
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22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
August 9, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Eight 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"
Gallery B Presents "Color + Light, Part Two"
August 9, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
| Painters 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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Sensory-Friendly Hours at the Dentzel Carousel
Sensory-Friendly Hours at the Dentzel Carousel
August 9, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812, USA
Ride the Dentzel carousel during sensory-friendly time with:
- No lights
- Recorded music at a lower volume
- Slower AND shorter rides
- More time between rides, allowing extra time to get on and off the carousel and to get settled and accustomed to the carousel
Doors open 15 minutes before regular opening time, allowing time to walk around the carousel, touch the animals, and get familiar with the setting while music is not playing and the ride isn't moving.
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Summerfest 2026
Summerfest 2026
August 9, 2026 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
11:30 AM - 5:15 PM
FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
Our annual free open house is absolutely monumental this year as we celebrate a transformed campus! Come for activities all over campus, see some of your favorite Olney performers, as well as local, community-based performance groups. We'll have more vendors than ever, along with our always-popular used costume sale!
Free Performances, Demonstrations, & Classes including:
Songs of the 26-27 Season: Some Like It Hot, Les Miserablés, Crowns, Kimberly Akimbo, Million Dollar Quartet
Creating the Sound of an Olney Musical with Maestro Chris Youstra
A Patron’s Guide to A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder with cast members
Audition Workshop with Casting Director Irene Martinko
Meet the 26-27 Season with Jason Loewith
Behind-the-scenes tours of the brand-new Bernard Family Theatre, Gana Dunlop Maker's Center, and the Jim & Carol Trawick Education Center!
Classes on sound design, dance for musical theatre, playwriting for teens, acting for kids, even an intro to Dungeons & Dragons!
Community performance groups including Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance, Sunmoluwa West African Dance Workshop, Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe, and Asala Belly Dance!
Friends of MCPL Used Book Sale
Food trucks
Vendors
Ticket giveaways and membership specials
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Summerfest 2026
Summerfest 2026
August 9, 2026 11:30 am - 5:15 pm
Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
Our annual free open house is absolutely monumental this year as we celebrate a transformed campus! Come for activities all over campus, see some of your favorite Olney performers, as well as local, community-based performance groups. We'll have more vendors than ever, along with our always-popular used costume sale!
Free Performances, Demonstrations, & Classes including:
- Songs of the 26-27 Season: Some Like It Hot, Les Miserablés, Crowns, Kimberly Akimbo, Million Dollar Quartet
- Creating the Sound of an Olney Musical with Maestro Chris Youstra
- A Patron’s Guide to A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder with cast members
- Audition Workshop with Casting Director Irene Martinko
- Meet the 26-27 Season with Jason Loewith
- Behind-the-scenes tours of the brand-new Bernard Family Theatre, Gana Dunlop Maker's Center, and the Jim & Carol Trawick Education Center!
- Classes on sound design, dance for musical theatre, playwriting for teens, acting for kids, and even an intro to Dungeons & Dragons! (pre-registration encouraged but not required)
- Community performance groups including Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance, Sunmoluwa West African Dance Workshop, Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe, and Asala Belly Dance!
- Food trucks
- Vendors
- Ticket giveaways and membership specials
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Jamaica Fest
Jamaica Fest
August 9, 2026 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
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An Evening with Sutton Foster
An Evening with Sutton Foster
August 9, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
One of Broadway's biggest stars joins us for a special one-night-only concert, performing songs from some of her biggest hits, as well as personal favorites, and perhaps a few surprises!
Sutton Foster is a two-time Tony Award-winning performer, whose career spans Broadway, film, and television. Her rise to stardom is one of the most unique stories in Broadway history. Ms. Foster, who was working as an understudy on the world-premiere production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, was thrust into the leading role at the last minute. Rave reviews of the musical and Ms. Foster’s performance brought the show to Broadway, and she won her first Tony Award. Her performances in beloved works like Anything Goes, The Music Man, Once Upon A Mattress, Sweeney Todd, and Into the Woods, among many others, have also received wide-spread acclaim. On television, she has starred in Younger, Bunheads, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Ms. Foster is one of today’s must-see performers.
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Taste of Oasis: Fall Course Preview
Taste of Oasis: Fall Course Preview
August 11, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Washington Metro Oasis, 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
Join us for a Taste of Oasis Fall Course Preview and enjoy a fun, free introduction to many of the exciting classes, programs, and instructors featured in our upcoming fall lineup. Meet instructors, experience mini class previews, connect with fellow lifelong learners, enjoy light refreshments, and get inspired to plan your fall schedule. Whether you’re a longtime Oasis participant or thinking about trying Oasis for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to explore what’s ahead – and bring a friend!
Please register at https://washington-metro.oasiseverywhere.org/product/taste-of-oasis-fall-course-preview 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 OR you can contact us at 240-800-3745 or email washingtonmetro@oasisnet.org to request a printed catalog.
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 12, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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Yappy Hour and “Pop-up” Dog Park
Yappy Hour and “Pop-up” Dog Park
August 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4805 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Grab your pup and your pals for Yappy Hour on Wednesday, August 12, Thursday, September 17 and Thursday, October 8, from 6-8 pm for an evening of live music, food, beer and wine. The “pop up park” is an enclosed area for your dog to run and have fun with their pals! This furry-friend event will take place at a new location in 2026 – The Metropolitan Plaza (4805 Edgemoor Lane).
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 13, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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Rockville 250: Our American Story
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 14, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 14, 2026 3:00 pm - August 15, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 14, 2026 3:00 pm - August 15, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 15, 2026 10:00 am - August 16, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 15, 2026 10:00 am - August 16, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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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22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
August 16, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Eight 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"
Gallery B Presents "Color + Light, Part Two"
August 16, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
| Painters 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
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 19, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 19, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 20, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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Rockville 250: Our American Story
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 21, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 21, 2026 12:00 pm - August 22, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 21, 2026 12:00 pm - August 22, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 22, 2026 12:00 pm - August 23, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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
77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 22, 2026 12:00 pm - August 23, 2026 12:00 am
501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
The 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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22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
August 23, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Eight 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"
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, USA
| Painters 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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Rockville 250: Our American Story
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 26, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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Rockville 250: Our American Story
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 27, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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Rockville 250: Our American Story
Rockville 250: Our American Story
August 28, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Sq, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Peerless 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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Ingrid & Mollie’s Jennie the Cat: Jennie’s Beach Day
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, USA
It'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
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, USA
It'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
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, USA
Glenn 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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22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
22nd Annual Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
August 30, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Eight 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"
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, USA
| Painters 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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