7 things to do in Montgomery County this week

From a kid-friendly musical to a World Cup party, there are plenty of events to engage in this week. July 14, 2026 11:54 a.m. 11:58 a.m. When it comes to things to do each week, there’s no place quite like Montgomery County. The region is a hub for...

7 things to do in Montgomery County this week
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7 things to do in Montgomery County this week

From a kid-friendly musical to a World Cup party, there are plenty of events to engage in this week.

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Danny Chung-A-Fung

July 14, 2026 11:54 a.m. | Updated: July 14, 2026 11:58 a.m.

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    Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical. Photo by Margot Schulman
    Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical. Photo by Margot Schulman

    When it comes to things to do each week, there’s no place quite like Montgomery County. The region is a hub for activities of all sorts, from art exhibits and theater to craft fairs, food festivals and inventive workshops. Yet with all the happenings across the area, it can be a challenge to figure out exactly which things to do. To get started, below are our top picks for the week, and here is an events calendar for things to do in July and August.

    Wednesday: Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm 

    7 p.m. 

    The Fillmore, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring  

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    Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm brings their 20th Anniversary Tour to The Fillmore Silver Spring. The all-ages show features supporting acts of Convictions and Tiny Ships. Their music set includes alternative metal, hard rockand Christian rock.  

    Tickets: $59-$101 

    Thursday through Aug. 2: ‘Adrift: A Medieval Wayward Folly’

    Thursday, Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. 

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    Round House Theater, 4545 East West Highway, Bethesda  

    Happenstance Theater presents this medieval-themed show at Round House Theatre. The production combines characters inspired by the tarot and the paintings of 15th-century Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch, puppetry, and physical comedy to tell the story of a ship of fools adrift at sea after an apocalypse, trying to figure out: “What do we do now?”  

    Tickets: $20-$40 

    Friday: The 19th Street Band 

    6 p.m.-8 p.m. 

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    20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds  

    Join Montgomery Parks for its free summer concert series, which will be held at various parks throughout the county on Friday nights. The 19th Street Band kicks off the series. There will be pizza from El Jefe Woodfired Pizza and craft beer from Waredaca Brewing Company available for purchase.   

    Dave and Busters World Cup Watch Party   

    David Busters Lakefront at Rio and Silver Spring  

    8661 Colesville Road, Ste. E102, Silver Spring  

    9811 Washingtonian Blvd., Gaithersburg 

    3: p.m. – 5 p.m. (or until the last whistle.)  

    The World Cup final will be shown on 40-foot screens and Hat Trick Watch Experience ticket holders can get unlimited wings and fries and games, plus contests and giveaways. 

    Saturday: Silver Spring International Food and Craft Festival 

    1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Veterans Plaza

    1 Place PL Silver Spring, MD 20910

    An artisan market featuring handmade items from around the world is the highlight of this free event at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring that also features international cuisine, cultural performances, a DJ and dancing.

    Sunday: Sketching a Century 

    9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

    603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville 

    In celebration of the centennial of Rockville’s Glenview Mansion, artists are invited inside the historic landmark to sketch, paint and create works inspired by the building’s architecture, interior and grounds. The event is free. 

    Sunday: The Steely Dan Sessions: Aja 

    7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda 

    7:30 p.m. 

    Local musicians The Sidleys, Al Williams III and Eddie Montalvo perform Steely Dan’s lauded album Aja in its entirety as well as other Steely Dan classics and other popular songs of the time at the Bethesda Theater.   

    Tickets: $30 

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    Originally published at Bethesdamagazine