Events in Rockville
Thursday, July 24
Tales from the Librarians, Rockville Library, 2 PM. If you are over the age of 3, you’ll love these tales from around the world.
Janine Wilson, Thursday Concerts in the Square paid for by the City of Rockville will keep on playing that music until 9/11, Rockville Town Square, 6 PM – 8 PM. Roots/rock.
Friday, July 25
Gypsy, Rockville Musical Theater, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $20/adults, $18 seniors, $16/students. Will be performed for three weekends! This is the 2nd weekend. “Mama Rose takes her daughters on tour across the US in the 1920's to make them vaudeville stars. Fame comes their way, and burlesque is born with Gypsy Rose Lee.”
Saturday, July 26
Rockville Growers Only Farmers Market, Corner of Monroe Street & Rt. 28, 9 AM – 1 PM. Free parking. Flowers, fruits, vegetables, plants and home-baked goods. Always a good review.
Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale. 10AM -- 4PM. Says the County: "Spend a day or two in the country petting farm animals or having lunch by a scenic pond. Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more. It's an educational experience and a great family outing!" The 19th year! Use this map and pick your farm. Make an afternoon of it.
Rockville Express vs Youse’s Maryland Orioles continued from 6/14 so check schedule, Montgomery College Rockville, Knight's Field, 1 PM. Free Admission to all Home Games, which are family-friendly with souvenirs and food from O'Brien's Pit Barbeque.
Gypsy, Rockville Musical Theater, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $20/adults, $18 seniors, $16/students. Will be performed for three weekends! This is the last weekend. “Mama Rose takes her daughters on tour across the US in the 1920's to make them vaudeville stars. Fame comes their way, and burlesque is born with Gypsy Rose Lee.”
Sunday, July 27
Gypsy, Rockville Musical Theater, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $20/adults, $18 seniors, $16/students. Will be performed for three weekends! This is the last weekend. “Mama Rose takes her daughters on tour across the US in the 1920's to make them vaudeville stars. Fame comes their way, and burlesque is born with Gypsy Rose Lee.”
Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale. 10AM -- 4PM. Says the County: "Spend a day or two in the country petting farm animals or having lunch by a scenic pond. Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more. It's an educational experience and a great family outing!" The 19th year! Use this map and pick your farm. Make an afternoon of it.
Tuesday, July 29
Mariachi Los Amigos, Monument Park, Kids Parks & Performing Arts, 7 PM.
Wednesday, July 30
Eric Scott, Out to Lunch Wednesdays, East Montgomery Avenue in Rockville Town Center, 12 PM – 1:30 PM. Farmers’ Market, fine restaurant food, and some Soul Pop. I like Eric because he found me on myspace and sends me messages, which means he's really reaching out to people and is dedicated to his music. He grew up in PG County. Last month his new CD was very much liked in The Washington Post.
Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC), Theatre on the Lawn, Grassy Area behind the Cottage, Rockville Civic Center Park, 7:30 PM. Light opera, Gilbert and Sullivan.
Thursday, July 31
Tracy Eldridge “Catch the Reading Bug”, Rockville Library, 2 PM. Hands on for kids over the age of 5, who will learn to hear music in their everyday lives.
Jon and Ben Carroll, Concerts in the Square, Rockville Town Square, 6 PM – 8 PM. It's a father and son playing soul funk.
Friday, August 1
Patty Reese, First Friday Deck Party, 6th Floor Deck above VisArts at Rockville, 5 PM – 8 PM. You must be 21 years old to enter the deck and be able to prove it. She’s won many awards and played with some big names, so stop by and hear her sing. Free. $ for light meals and drinks from La Tasca.
Art After Hours, VisArts at Rockville, 6:30 PM – 9 PM. The Galleries are open and the artists are working in their studios so explore. Enjoy wine and cheese as you view the new exhibit “From Farm to Market “ in the four galleries. Eleven local artists look to food for their inspiration. Free.
HearArts, VisArts at Rockville, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Experience the literary combined with music. This month features Mel Belin, poet, writer and author of “Flesh That Was Chrysalis” and Terry Mulligan acoustic guitar/author.
National Philharmonic Choral Institute Performance, Richard Montgomery High School, 8 PM. Free. Adults from area choruses, such as the Rockville Chorus and National Philharmonic Chorale, will be joining the Summer Institute high school students for this concert.
Saturday, August 2
Rockville Growers Only Farmers Market, Corner of Monroe Street & Rt. 28, 9 AM – 1 PM. Free parking. Flowers, fruits, vegetables, plants and home-baked goods. Always a good review.
Sunday, August 3
Meet the Artists Exhibition Opening, Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Sunday Afternoon Concert Series - James Mabry is returning to play his blues guitar at 2 PM. Etchings & lithographs from Donald Depuydt and drawings/paintings/ceraminc from Nina Chung Dwyer & Shelly Stevens.
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