Events - Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery County, MD events always provide a variety of activities for the family.  Continue reading for a list of things to do this weekend…

AFI Latin American Film Festival

When:  September 28

Where:  AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center at 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

What:  This year's selection of 50 films makes it the biggest festival yet!  Highlights of the festival include the Opening Night selection, the rousing LA-set hip hop drama FILLY BROWN; Mexico's A SECRET WORLD, a sensation at the Berlin International Film Festival; the US premiere of Argentina's CLANDESTINE CHILDHOOD; David Riker's Mexico-US immigration drama, THE GIRL, starring Abbie Cornish; festival sensation UNA NOCHE, from Cuba; TROPICÁLIA, the definitive documentary on the influential Brazilian music movement, and LA CASA DEL RITMO, A FILM ABOUT LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES, chronicling the story of Venezuela's most famous Grammy-winning band; HERE AND THERE, winner of the top prize in Critic's Week at this year's Cannes Film Festival; and Alex de la Iglesia's lunatic media satire, AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT, starring Mexico's Salma Hayek. 

2012 Fall Backyard Concert Series

When:  September 28

Where:  Green Park at 151 Bickerstaff Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

What:  Bring the family out for a live performance by Anthony ‘Swamp Dog’ Clark.  This event is free, and food will be available for purchase.

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

When:  September 28 – October 1

Where:  Roundhouse Theatre at 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

What:  This ferocious, groundbreaking new comedy follows the intertwined lives of a quick-witted tiger, two homesick American marines, and a troubled Iraqi gardener as they roam the streets of war-torn Baghdad in search of meaning, redemption, and a toilet seat made of gold.

Merlefest winner Rachel Harrington in concert

When:  September 29

Where:  Kentlands Mansion at 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

What:  This award-winning Singer/Songwriter is reminiscent of Loretta Lynn and Otis Redding.

Main Street Farmer’s Market

When:  September 29

Where:  Main Street Pavilion in the Kentlands at 301 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

What:  Open 10am – 2pm every Saturday through November 17

Briggs Chaney-Greencastle Farmers and Artisans’ Market

When:  September 29

Where:  Parking Lot of the Briggs Chaney Park N Ride at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road - 1/2 mile east of Rt. 29/Colesville Road - Silver Spring, MD 20904

What:  Enjoy an eclectic market of artisans and producers featuring live music, chef demos, wine tastings and a Kids' Tent.