MoComCon, an all-day, all-ages event celebrating comics, graphic novels, and fandoms, returns to Montgomery County on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts and Germantown Library. (more…)
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Henry Winkler’s scheduled appearance at Montgomery College’s Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center (51 Mannakee St., Rockville) on March 11, 2025, has been canceled. The event was originally set for October 29, 2024. (more…)
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Due to the weather, the delivery of the exhibit was delayed reaching Wheaton. The exhibit will now open to the public on Wednesday, February 19.
MCPS has shared that starting Saturday, February 1, free tickets will be available for the 11th annual MCPS Dance Showcase, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, February 7, at James Hubert Blake High School (300 Norwood Rd. Silver Spring, MD). In the event of snow, the showcase will be postponed to Monday, February 10.
MCPS recently spotlighted Max Nguyen, a junior at Wootton High School in Rockville, who has garnered widespread attention for his remarkable rendition of “Stick Season,” a song by musician Noah Kahan. The performance was highlighted by Kahan himself as a story on his Instagram story, which boasts over 2 million followers.
The City of Gaithersburg is presenting its inaugural Gaithersburg Film Festival. “Celebrating the City’s rich diversity. Recognized as one of the most diverse cities in the United States, this festival reflects that spirit by promoting a vibrant array of cultures, identities, and perspectives.”
The Gaithersburg Parks, Arts & Recreation Corporation (G-PARC) Arts & Culture Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Gaithersburg’s Stormwater Management Program & Cultural Events & Services Division, have announced the 2025 Storm Drain Art Contest, designed to bring attention to the importance of protecting our Chesapeake Bay watershed.
“Beverly Hills, 90210” was a wildly popular television series that debuted in 1990, influencing pop culture by portraying the lives of affluent teenagers in Southern California, tackling issues such as relationships, identity, and social challenges. The show was created by Montgomery County native Darren Star and it was almost called Potomac 20854.
On January 20, 2023 The Give A Hoot Comedy Club opened in Gaithersburg (16143 Shady Grove Rd.), making it the first full-time comedy club in Montgomery County. It began with a mission “Comedy For the Community”, raising money for non-profit organizations in the county through comedy. The club, which was founded by Irwin Weinstein, Ken Watter and Courtland Shaffer-Kelly, raised over $30,000 for local non-profits in 2024 (video of the experience can be seen below).