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We feature amazing events, festivals, and performances in your own backyard in Montgomery County, MD.

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🎨 VisArts announces “How the Message Comes Across,” a solo exhibition by ceramic artist Vincent Frimpong, on view now through Jan. 11, 2026.

The opening reception is Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Check out the details in the comments. ⬇️

#MoCo #ArtExhibition #CeramicArt
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Olney’s own “Carving Colin” left engineering to pursue chainsaw art + created Washington Grove’s largest public artwork: a 16ft sculpture of a hand holding a hummingbird, carved from a century old red oak in Woodward Park.

The piece gives new life to the fallen tree + the artist’s creative journey.
November 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Win tickets to ☃️ The Snowman™ and The Snowdog at Imagination Stage! This magical holiday musical for ages 4–10, follows a boy with his snowman, and snowdog on a heartwarming winter adventure. ✨

📅 Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
🎟️ Enter now for your chance to win!
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The #MoCo Thanksgiving Parade returns to Downtown Silver Spring on Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. 🦃🎉

This beloved tradition features festive floats, marching bands, dance troupes, giant turkey balloons, + more! 🎶🎈Come celebrate the start of the holiday season!

#SilverSpring #ThanksgivingParade #CultureSpotMC
November 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Gaithersburg High alum Jodie Turner Smith stars as Athena in Tron: Ares, Disney's visually stunning sequel with Jared Leto + Greta Lee. Directed by Joachim Ronning, still in theaters! 🎬✨

#GaithersburgPride #TronAres #JodieTurnerSmith #HollywoodSuccess #MoCo #MontgomeryCountyMD #CultureSpotMC
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Love jazz guitar? 🎶 Here’s your chance to win 2 tickets to see the incredible Jocelyn Gould live!

✨ Experience an afternoon full of warmth, swing, and joy on Nov 16 at 4 p.m. Enter here 👉 culturespotmc.com/giveaway/

#TicketGiveaway #CultureSpotMC #MoCo
Win 2 Tix to the Jocelyn Gould Concert! Part of the John E. Marlow Guitar Series.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Turns out our youth have bars. 🎤✨

This original poem from @creativemoco.bsky.social 2025 Youth Town Hall captures the voices, stories, and connections that make our young creators unstoppable. 💙

Poem read by local artist Holly Bass
Video by Action Youth Media
October 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Strathmore AIRs of 2026 make their debut on Nov 12 at 8PM! Don't miss this innovative night of collaboration from the next wave of DMV music talent. 🎶

🎟️ Win 4 tickets to their first live performance: culturespotmc.com/giveaway/

#DMVMusic #MoCo #LiveMusic #ResidentArtists #CultureSpotMC #Giveaway
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
After 16 years of creating ghouls, ghosts, and nightmares, makeup artist Chris Knowles shares his secrets 💀 Transforming 120 actors a night at Markoff's Haunted Forest.

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#BethesdaMagazine #BethesdaArts #Halloween
From Bethesda Magazine: A conversation with Markoff’s Haunted Forest’s makeup artist
Chris Knowles, 50, of Dickerson, is the ghoulish makeup manager who has worked the Markoff’s Haunted Forest for 16 years.
bethesdamagazine.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🎉 Congrats to @creativemoco's FY25 Artist & Scholars Project Grantee, @genieghim.bsky.social , on her stunning work featured in Full Saturation at @thelinehotel! 💫

Genie’s work is on view through Oct 31, from 6–8 PM on the Lobby Level! 🎨✨

📸 Artwork photos by Chris Bryan

#CultureSpotMC
October 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
👻 Spooky season is in full swing! 🎃 From haunted forests that’ll make your heart race to family friendly train rides, you can find thrills, chills, and plenty of #Halloween fun for all ages.

Click for the full guide, if you dare... ➡️ culturespotmc.com/stories/expl... #MoCo #DMVEvents #CultureSpotMC
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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📢 AHCMC's FY26 Fall Grant Cycle is NOW OPEN! Apply for the chance to receive funding in the following grant categories:

🔹Arts Residencies in Schools Grants
🔹 Artists & Scholars Project Grants
🔹 Wheaton Cultural Project Grants

Learn more and apply: www.creativemoco.com/grants/

#creativemoco
October 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
What happens when a conversation about guns shakes the foundation of friendship + trust? That’s the heart of Friends With Guns, opening this weekend at @Silver Spring Stage in its regional debut. 🎭

✨ Performances run Sept 26 – Oct 12
📍 Silver Spring Stage

#DMVTheatre #TheatreThatMatters #MoCo
October 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🎭✨ WIN 4 TICKETS! ✨🎭
Enter for a chance to see @adventuretheatre's “Not Your Mother’s Goose!” at Glen Echo Park! 🐔🎶

📅 Runs Oct 4 – Nov 2
🎟 Don’t miss this world premiere comedy! Link to giveaway in the comments.

#AdventureTheatre #NotYourMothersGoose #FamilyFun #TheaterForKids
October 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Weekend pick 📌: Bird Walk 🐦🎬

A short doc by local #MoCo filmmaker Cintia Cabib tells the story of a grassroots campaign that preserved RedGate Park as a green space for birds + people.

🎟️ FREE screening + discussion
📅 Oct. 5 at 2pm
📍 Rockville Memorial Library
🔗 mcpl.libnet.info/event/1433183
"Bird Walk" Film
“Bird Walk” is a documentary that features the birds and birders that have flocked to Rockville’s RedGate Park.
mcpl.libnet.info
October 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Pause. Reflect. Act. ➡️ contemplations.eventbrite.com

The new Contemplations exhibition at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery invites reflection + dialogue on justice, dignity, belonging, resilience, and reconciliation. Step into the conversation at the opening reception on Oct. 15. 👆

#ArtOpening #MoCo
September 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🎭✨ Win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets! ✨🎭

Interact Story Theatre's Bobtail BONG BONG: A Monkey’s Tale is an interactive theatre adventure where kids take the lead + guide Bob the Monkey’s hilarious journey. 🐒 --> culturespotmc.com/event/bobtai...
September 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Bob Boilen, the visionary behind @npr.org Tiny Desk Concerts, is now the Program Director at Takoma Radio/WOWD and he’s making waves right here in our community!

📺 Catch @Weta Arts’ feature to learn more about Bob’s journey!
September 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📰 GIVEAWAY✨
Win 2 tix to see Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert LIVE at Strathmore on Sept. 21 at 7 pm.

She’ll share stories from her new memoir All the Way to the River: Love, Loss, and Liberation releasing on Sept. 9.

🎟 Enter here: culturespotmc.com/giveaway/
#AuthorTalk #BookLovers
September 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A powerhouse cast, Harlem Cotton Club vibes, incredible music, and nonstop dance...what more could you want? 🤩

We're stepping outside the spot today to highlight Play On, now running at Signature Theatre. Check out Maryland Theatre Guide's full review + tell us what you think when you see it!
August 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Montgomery College is thrilled to announce the 2025–2026 Guest Artist Series! From inspiring conversations to unforgettable live music, don’t miss Marlee Matlin, Hank Azaria, EZ Street Band, Christine Baranski & Sons of Mystro. Check out the link for more info! www.mymcmedia.org/montgomery-c...
August 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#MoCo, Wheaton Streetery Block Party is THE spot this Sat, Aug 16!😎✨ Pull up to enjoy local eats, 🔥 #livemusic + can't-miss community vibes from 12-6pm. 💛

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#WheatonMD #BlockParty #SupportLocal
Wheaton Urban District Hosts Streetery Block Party
The Wheaton Urban District invites locals to explore the area at their monthly Streetery Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 16.
www.mymcmedia.org
August 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
#WheatonMD 📣 Turn your "Sofa Stories" into a new mural!

🗳️ Vote now for your favorite design: pollunit.com/en/polls/whe...

📅 Voting Closes: August 31
#PublicArt #Mural #TemporaryArt #Creativemoco
August 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
#MoCo get ready to vibe! 🎧💿

Aug. 9 is all about #vinyl sales, workshops, #music, #DJing, STEAM activities + more at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in #Silver Spring.

Did we mention? It’s #FREE. 🤩 Don’t sleep on this sound choice for your Saturday. 🎶

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MCPL to Host “Vinyl Day” Celebration - The MoCo Show
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host “Vinyl Day: Just for the Record” on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring, featuring live DJ […]
mocoshow.com
August 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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In March, AHCMC & Councilmember @natalifg.bsky.social‬ co-hosted a Cultural Plan Youth Town Hall.✨

🎤Middle + high school students shared their perspectives on how art, culture & creative expression can help address community challenges.

See highlights + photos here! 📸 #CreateToBelong #Creativemoco
July 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM