9 things to do in Montgomery County this week
Last chance to see ‘Adrift’ at Round House, plus let a cow pick your fate at a bingo benefit
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Michelle CalderonJuly 27, 2026 3:09 p.m. | Updated: July 27, 2026 3:11 p.m.
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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.
Tuesday-Thursday: July in the Galleries with Curator Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Artists & Makers Studios, 11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210, Rockville
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More than 30 artists are featured in this curated exhibit of paintings, photography, sculptures and other artwork. Admission is free.
Wednesday-Sunday: Adrift: A Medieval Wayward Folly
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2- 2 p.m.
Round House Theater, 4545 East West Highway, Bethesda
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Tickets: $40, $20 for age 18 and younger.
Happenstance Theater presents this medieval-themed show that combines characters inspired by the tarot and the paintings of the 15-century Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch, puppetry, and physical comedy to tell the story of a fools adrift at sea after an apocalypse, trying to figure out: “What Do We Do Now?”
Wednesday: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
8 p.m.
The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda
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Grammy-winning musician Bruce Hornsby will perform with The Noisemakers, bringing songs from his decades-long career along with music from his latest album, Indigo Park. Hornsby is best known for his piano-driven sound and improvisational live performances.
Tickets: $28-$95
8-10 p.m.
1800 Piccard Drive, Rockville
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West in Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park kicks off the free series that presents a different movie at a different Rockville park every Thursday through Aug. 20. All movies are rated G or PG. In the event of inclement weather, films will be shown at the Rockville Senior Center.
Theatre Arts Building, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville
Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Montgomery College’s summer dinner theater presents an updated adaption of Cole Porter’s classical musical about a stowaway who boards a ship in pursuit of the woman he loves. There will be a pre-show meal with passed hors d’oeuvres and chef stations at the Theater Arts Building on the Rockville campus.
Tickets: $10-$30. Dinner/Brunch package tickets are available for $75.
Friday: Bethesda Outdoor Movies
8:45 p.m.
The county parking lot behind the Women’s Farm Market, 4650 Williow Lane
Bethesda Urban Partnership’s summer movie nights continue with “La La Land” on Friday Some lawn chairs will be provided, but seating is limited, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own. Admission is free.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p. m.
Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E, Bethesda
Gallery B’s “Convergence” exhibition showcases artwork from contemporary Black artists and highlights different styles, ideas and creative perspectives.
Saturday: Celebrate Through The Decades – Celebrate 75 Years of MCPLS!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg
Montgomery County Public Libraries celebrates its 75th anniversary with a family friendly party at Quince Orchard Library. This event includes music, dancing, crafts, bingo, scavenger hunts, cake and refreshments. Guests can dress in styles inspired by decades from the 1950s through the 2010s and enter a “Best Dressed” contest. There will also be activities and prizes for all ages.
4 – 7 p.m.
22529 Wildcat Road, Germantown
The Damascus Cougars football will host a “Cow Pie Bingo” fundraiser, where a cow determines the winning squares by leaving a pie on a marked field. Prizes include $1,000 for the first cow pie and $300 for the second. The event will also have food trucks, hard cider from Doc Waters Cidery, raffles, music, merchandise, a dunk-a-coach activity and prizes for winning spots. Squares are available for $10.
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Originally published at Bethesdamagazine