Events in Rockville today

The Annual Joint Cookout, presented by members of Doric Lodge No. 19 and Naomi Chapter No. 9, brings people together at Hains Point for camaraderie, good food, and relaxed outdoor fun. The gathering features a welcoming atmosphere with time to connect and enjoy the day. For more information, contact organizers Annie Williams or Leonard Minus.

Explore a showcase of local artisans at the Twinbrook Pool Craft Fair. Browse handmade goods ranging from jewelry to home decor and more. Whether you are getting a head start on holiday gifts or choosing something just for you, the wide selection of vendors offers something for everyone. This is an in-person event.

Farmers Market SW brings local farmers to The Wharf with fresh, locally sourced food in partnership with Diverse Markets DC. The market is set at M Street Landing, outside of Pitango, Philippe Chow, and Fish Shop.

A long-standing tradition in the Kentlands neighborhood, this farmers market gathers around the Main Street Pavilion with a vibrant mix of local growers, makers, and musicians. Explore produce stands featuring fruits, vegetables, microgreens, and mushrooms, along with garden plants and fresh flowers. Pick up savory prepared dinners, homemade breads, and artisan sweet treats. Find something to sip with options that include spirits, freshly ground coffee, and juices made on site. There are treats for furry friends, and local artists and crafters showcase handmade goods. Live music from area musicians and songwriters is featured on select Saturdays.

From Basic to Wow! is a focused West Coast Swing workshop led by Masters and All Star instructor Adela Su. Designed for dancers who already have strong fundamentals, it explores how to transform core patterns into more advanced, engaging movement that stands out in competition and enhances partnership. Expect to build from pushes such as front and sugar tucks, passes like the spinning side pass and passing tuck, and the whip, with practical ways to add nuance and polish. The format aligns with prior Masters workshops presented at Swing Fling, DCSX, MADjam and Michigan Classic events. The room is the Rockbridge Ballroom, and the schedule and location are subject to change. Although created with Masters dancers ages 50 and up in mind, the material is applicable to everyone and IDs will not be checked. Coffee and a gluten free breakfast treat will be available in limited quantities. About the instructor: Adela Su is a Masters and All Star dancer and competitor who has taught in Charlottesville and Central Virginia for more than 25 years with a focus on technique and drills. Along with her husband Eddie, an Advanced and Masters dancer, she offers private lessons, leads group classes and occasionally hosts social dances. At The Open Swing Dance Championships in 2022, they received the first Masters Community Inspiration Award. Adela is a GPDIA certified instructor and judge, a long time volunteer with the Charlottesville Swing Dance Society, and a volunteer with the World Swing Dance Council in multiple committee roles. She studies with top professionals and brings that training into her teaching.

This playful Puppy Preschool helps pups learn, play, and grow through time with other puppies. Activities include socialization with peers, confidence-building games, and plenty of playtime that encourages bonding with new furry friends. It offers a friendly setting where puppies can explore, make connections, and enjoy positive experiences together.

At Flying Buddha Studio, this beginner friendly workshop lays the groundwork for aerial yoga and introduces the aerial hammock as a supportive prop. Participants learn key terminology, proper wrist wraps, correct hammock placement, introductory inversions, and essential safety practices. The session also clarifies the differences among the available aerial yoga class formats so you can choose your next step with confidence. Completion of this workshop is required before attending any aerial yoga class on the weekly schedule. Enrollment is capped at 12 students, so advance registration is recommended. Pricing is $55 without a hammock rental or $65 with a hammock rental. A new student package combines this workshop with two aerial classes for $95, and the bundle does not include a hammock rental. A rental fee applies when using studio hammocks to support thorough sanitizing. You may purchase your own hammock, with payment plans available. If you bring a personal hammock not purchased at the studio, the instructor will evaluate it for safety. Only climbing grade equipment is permitted.

Join Master Gardener Irene Eckstrand for a talk on climate change and gardening. Learn how gardeners are part of the solution to climate change, with a look at the science behind it and practical tips for making your own garden more climate-friendly.

Presented by Video Nasties, this all ages new wave drag show features a cast of local drag artists performing tributes to bands like Talking Heads, DEVO, and The B-52s, along with others from the era.

Better Off Dead appears with Bella Rayne for a night of Grateful Dead-inspired jams, rock, and Americana, all delivered with an exploratory spirit. For more than a decade, Better Off Dead has honored the Dead’s songbook with passion and curiosity, pulling from nearly the entire catalog so every performance feels distinct. Their concerts center the community around this music, with plenty of dancing, smiles, and a balance of faithful nods and fresh interpretations. Bella Rayne is an 18-year-old self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose sound bridges generations. She and her high-energy band blend soulful Southern rock, modern Americana, and improvisational jam, weaving original songs with reimagined Dead favorites. Among the standout moments of her young career, she was invited to play Jerry Garcia’s storied Alligator guitar, an opportunity made possible by Grateful Guitars Foundation, a nonprofit that equips musicians with world-class instruments and supports music education. Please note that the front row of tables and chairs will be cleared to create a general admission pit, and some seated areas may have obstructed views. For wheelchair or ADA needs, contact the Box Office at (202)-787-1000.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is hosting a dog and cat adoption event at PetSmart in Rockville. Stop by during the event window to meet adoptable dogs and cats, and be sure to complete the adoption application process before you adopt. A tentative list of animals attending will be posted shortly before the event, and it may change last minute.

Enjoy an elegant afternoon at the historic Kentland Mansion as WL Events presents a sophisticated high tea that blends classic tradition with contemporary indulgence. Savor bubbly and a signature cocktail, nibble on small bites, take in live music from a DJ, and capture the moment at a stylish photo booth in a beautiful setting. This is an intimate, ticketed experience with limited capacity. Early bird tickets are $75, and regular admission is $85.

Create a whimsical portrait of yourself, a partner, or someone special in a class inspired by Picasso. Expect a lively, lighthearted experience with room for a little humor as you paint. The session takes place at Pinot's Palette in Herndon.

A free six-session Python course for ages 10 to 14 that introduces beginner-friendly coding concepts and builds skills through guided instruction from experienced high school mentors. Sessions focus on fundamentals like Python syntax, control structures such as loops and if statements, working with arrays, and creating reusable methods, with each class building on the last. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop if possible, and registration is required (the program is limited to 20 students).

Get together at the library to practice speaking Spanish in a friendly, fun setting. This conversation group is designed for people who already have some Spanish knowledge, and it’s a chance to build conversational confidence rather than a traditional class.

DC Casineros presents a summer series of Cuban dance classes open to every level, offering a welcoming space to learn, connect, and celebrate the movement and music of Cuba. Mondays focus on Afro-Cuban dance with Naomi Washington Roque, guiding participants through movement vocabulary, technique, musicality, and the cultural roots that inform these styles. Midweek workshops highlight a range of topics that include transitioning Casino partnerwork into Rueda de Casino with Linda Piocolo and Evan Kreiensieck, focused Casino partnerwork drills with Evan Kreiensieck and Leenssa Fufa, an introduction to Rumba Guaguancó with Patricia “Patty” Rivera, the rhythm and elegance of Son Cubano with Adrián Valdivia and Diana Ortiz, and Rueda de Casino with an emphasis on TOCADOF and flow with Paul Cassens, Leensa Fufa, and Lissa Berroa, with an additional session to be announced. Dancers of any experience level are welcome, and no partner is required. For more than two decades, DC Casineros has worked to preserve, teach, and share Cuban dance, music, and culture while building community across the DMV.

Build your Brazilian Zouk and lambada skills through progressive classes designed to strengthen fundamentals and confidence on the social dance floor. Each 8‑week course blends technique and patterns with body movement, musicality, floorcraft, and connection, and includes in‑class practice with targeted feedback so you are prepared for social dancing. The Brazilian zouk track is organized around 24 core patterns, their direction changes, lead and follow principles, and complementary bodywork, moving from Basics 1 through 3 and Fundamentals 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2, then on to Head Movements levels and a Brazilian Zouk Study Group. Lambada training follows a clear path as well, from Lambada 1 through 4 and into a Lambada Study Group. For added flexibility, Monday offerings can be taken as single classes or as a 9‑week bundle, with topics such as Welcome to Brazilian Zouk, Fundamentals Variations, and Solo Footwork and Body Movements, which provide extra practice for those who prefer not to commit to a full series. All partner courses weave in practice time, individualized feedback, and conversations about connection, musical interpretation, social dynamics, etiquette, safety, and floorcraft, with exercises and challenges that tie everything together. No partner is required, and participants may sign up as leads or follows. No experience is needed for Basics 1, while placement for Fundamentals and above can be confirmed through instructor permission or a brief assessment. Classes are held at DanceSport Dupont Circle and The Church of the Pilgrims Fellowship Hall on some days, and at Dance Loft on 14 on another day. Registration includes savings and flexible options, such as a 9‑week Monday bundle at $160, automatic discounts for multiple enrollments, a 30% retake discount with the code RETAKE, a 20% friend discount on Basics 1, and additional discounts for college students and District Zouk team members, with financial assistance available. Instruction is led by a seasoned team that includes Gui Prada, Lunna Gomes, Elena, Kuna, Ashley Kent, and Sarah, bringing backgrounds across Brazilian partner dances, contemporary and classical training, extensive social dancing, and teaching across North America and Brazil.

At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this observance highlights the continuing human cost of the Vietnam War. Close to three million Americans served in Vietnam, most returned, yet many later faced illnesses linked to Agent Orange exposure. The event calls attention to how this toxic legacy has affected thousands of veterans and their families and is not widely known among Americans. It offers time for reflection and awareness for those still living with the consequences.

Keep kids active this summer with three hours of lively play. Each week brings a new theme with energetic games, relay races, and activities that keep them moving and smiling. Choose the days that fit your family with mix and match scheduling, and receive savings when purchasing multiple days.

Beers & Cheers Too hosts a Tuesday wine and pizza night featuring 50 percent off any bottle of wine from the bar or retail section with the purchase of a regularly priced pizza. This offer is available for dine in only, includes a $6 corkage fee, and cannot be combined with other sales or promotions.

During the riding season, this monthly Bike Night serves as a customer appreciation gathering. A cookout sets the scene with complimentary food, giveaways, lively music and a parking lot filled with motorcycles. Riders and non-riders are welcome, whether you arrive on two wheels, in a car, by bus or on foot.

Join a Vinyasa-style yoga class focused on building strength, improving flexibility, and working on balance. The session is one hour and takes place in the Teen Space on the second floor. The class is appropriate for teens ages 15+ and adults of all levels, and attendees should dress for comfortable, free movement and bring their own mat.

Presented by Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, the Onelife Dance Fitness Series brings free weekly summer workouts to the Boardwalk with high energy, globally inspired dance routines designed to get everyone moving and having fun. Each class includes a chance to win in weekly raffles featuring Onelife gear, guest passes, and Rio goodies. Make an evening of it by enjoying a post workout happy hour, a bite to eat, and shopping by the lakefront. Select weeks add extra flair with themed sessions, including a Summer Launch Kickoff with bonus giveaways and Onelife swag, Red, White and Rio with prizes for wearing red, white, and blue, a Luau Party with leis while supplies last and tropical giveaways, an 80s Party with neon retro vibes and themed prizes, a Glow in the Dark class with glow gear provided, and a Finale Celebration featuring end of season giveaways.

Gold’s Gym presents a free outdoor cardio dance workout at The Square. If it rains, the session will be held indoors at Gold’s Gym.

Red Derby hosts a lively bingo night led by Sharrae Allen. Prizes are up for grabs in every round, and the final game awards a $50 Red Derby gift card for a future visit. It is free to play. The bar features specials such as $3 Tecate, $7 margaritas, and half off chicken tenders. Seating operates on a first come, first served basis.

A pictorial exhibit from Peerless Rockville explores 250 years of the United States and Montgomery County as experienced in Rockville. It follows the city’s growth alongside the nation, beginning with the Revolutionary era, moving through the antebellum period of slavery and the struggle for emancipation, and continuing into the mid century baby boom and suburban expansion, culminating in a modern, diverse community. Focused on place, the display highlights local sites and the people connected to them to show how the American story unfolded in Rockville. Open Wednesday through Friday, with special summer weekend hours.

See a partial solar eclipse as the Moon covers approximately three percent of the Sun. At the Gaithersburg Community Museum, visitors can view it safely through a solar telescope or with eclipse glasses, and take part in hands-on solar science activities while on site. Pre-register to receive weather cancellation updates.

Enjoy a weekly pop-up market at The Stacks featuring Taylor Produce and EatLoco Farmers Market, with vendors set up in the Corso. Browse locally grown summer produce, fresh meats, and flowers, including favorites like corn, tomatoes, squash, peaches, peppers, and watermelon, with more to discover. Open to everyone in the community, this market offers an easy way to keep kitchens stocked with fresh, in-season finds all summer.

Crafters gather for the Weird Bros a Strange Sisters Craft Exchange, a relaxed opportunity to work on personal projects, exchange materials, and learn from one another. Settle into a cozy spot for quiet focus or connect with fellow creatives to share tips and supplies. Delicious drinks and a joyful atmosphere round out the experience.

Bestselling author and Substack recipe creator Caroline Chambers sits down with Kerry Diamond, founder and editor of Cherry Bombe and host of the Radio Cherry Bombe podcast, to discuss her third book, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast. The cookbook focuses on making crowd pleasing dinners quickly by trimming extra steps, reducing dirty dishes, and keeping hands-on time to 30 minutes or less. It offers 100 complete dinner recipes, with speedy picks in 15 Minutes and 30 Minutes chapters such as flank steak with elote salsa and fish and veggie curry. For mostly hands-off cooking, the Walk Away chapter includes dishes like rotisserie-ish chicken with schmaltzy lemon dressing that can roast while other tasks get done. Each recipe features Chambers’ signature swaps, riffs, tips, and shortcuts to help home cooks make the dishes their own. All books will be pre-signed, and a limited number of tickets include access to a post-event signing for those who would like their name added to their book.

Sunset Cinema at The Wharf offers free movie nights on Transit Pier throughout the summer, presented by Pacifico. This screening features 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), part of a lineup that spans action, romantic comedies, major hits, and classic favorites. Additional titles in the series include Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), Shrek 2 (2004), Hairspray (2007), Sinners (2025), National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007), Hamilton (2020), A League of Their Own (1992), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Apollo 13 (1995), Roman Holiday (1953), F1 (2025), Project Hail Mary (2026), and a double feature of When Harry Met Sally (1989) and First Wives Club (1996).

At the Herndon Farmers Market, Blackstone Honey Bee Farms features jars of golden honey, creamy whipped honey, artfully made beeswax candles, and bee pollen granules, all sourced directly from the hive. Whether you are replenishing pantry staples, brightening your morning toast, or picking out a natural gift, there are thoughtful choices. Samples are available so you can taste the difference that local sourcing makes.

Casey Farmers Market takes place in the parking lot behind Casey Community Center. Once the growing season ends, the market continues on a monthly schedule through winter. Shoppers using federal nutrition benefits, including SNAP, P-EBT, eWIC, and Senior FMNP checks, can receive matching funds up to a set limit each week, with purchases from spirits vendors and food trucks excluded from matching. The Maryland Market Money program applies a $20 daily match cap per shopper. The City of Gaithersburg adds $5, making the total possible match $25 per benefit per market day. For details about benefit matching, information is available at the Casey Market Information Table at the front of the market.

This six-session, three-week coding course for ages 10 to 14 introduces beginner-friendly Python programming with hands-on guidance from experienced high school mentors. Each session builds on the last, covering core coding ideas like Python syntax, loops and if statements, working with arrays, and making reusable methods, with the goal of sparking interest in programming and robotics. Students should bring their own laptop computers if possible, and registration is required for the limited spots. The event on this date runs in the teen space and the session is currently full.

Smylin' Jack returns to Jimmy's Old Town Tavern with a performance set in the beer garden. Food and drinks are available with service from the staff. Arrive early if you would like to secure a table close to the dance area.

Salsa at The Square features free Latin dance instruction hosted by All Out Danza. Instructors cover the basics of salsa, bachata, and merengue, with time to practice what you learn. Participants may come with a partner or meet one there. The event welcomes both beginners and experienced dancers and focuses on learning the steps and enjoying the music.

Enjoy live music at the City of Gaithersburg Concert Pavilion with a free, family friendly installment of the Evenings in Olde Towne concert series. Settle into the lawn with a blanket or a low back chair and take in the relaxed outdoor atmosphere. A different food truck is featured at each event, and bringing local carryout is welcome. Dining in Olde Towne after the performance is another option. Concerts depend on the weather and can be canceled on short notice if conditions are unfavorable. For updates, check the City’s Facebook or X accounts or call the inclement weather line at 240-805-1148.

Summer Thursdays bring Grooves in the Grove to The Wharf, filling the waterfront with laid back rhythms in The Grove by bartaco. This edition features Tre4rmDC. Pick up a meal to go from a Wharf restaurant and enjoy the music. The season highlights rotating performers such as Alisha Glover, DeJay Sax, Sterling Anderson, and Tre4rmDC.

Bingo takes center stage at Atlas Brew Works Bridge District with host Matt Brandenburger. It is free to play, with prizes in every round and a $50 Atlas Brew Works gift card for the final round winner. Enjoy $6 select Atlas drafts and grab food from Dabo Burger. This recurring gathering happens on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Seating is first come, first served, so early arrival is recommended.

A multi-band bill brings Housie with punk from Richmond together with DC groups Saafewaay, Powerband playing rock and roll, Deen Gray staying true to its name, and Qiiiiiiik known for an extremely short punk set. The Andy Appletree mega marathon provides support. Admission is $10 to $15.

Charleston trio Dangermuffin brings a rootsy blend of Americana, folk, jam, and rock, crafting narrative-driven songs with reflective lyrics and rich melodies. Their self-titled album deepens that signature sound, shaped during a mountain writing retreat and recorded at Echo Mountain, exploring themes of light, healing, nature, and bold transformation. The band appears as the original lineup of vocalist Dan Lotti, guitarist Mike Sivilli, and drummer and bassist Steven Sandifer, known for immersive performances that build real connection with audiences. For this show, the front row of tables and chairs will be cleared to create a general admission pit, and some seated areas may have obstructed views. For wheelchair or ADA accommodations, please contact the box office in advance at (202)-787-1000.