Name: Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: TBA
Start: 2026-11-07T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Hank Dietle's Tavern

Hank Dietle's Tavern

5:00pm • $17 • Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001896077056?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and at the door if still available
The first Saturday of each month <a target="_blank" href="https://bighowdyband.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Big Howdy</a> hosts a showcase 
featuring a special guest! 
<h4>This month: TBA </h4>
<h2><a target="_blank" href="https://bighowdyband.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Big Howdy</a></h2>
<a target="_blank" href="https://cherryblossomspecialdc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">‍</a>A DC-based progressive bluegrass band featuring the duet singing of Dede Wyland and Randy Barrett. The group offers a mix of original songs plus reinterpretations of classic country, bluegrass and roots material. Dede is a nationally recognized vocalist while Randy is a well-established singer songwriter and banjoist. Together with Ira Gitlin on bass and Tom McLaughlin on mandolin, Big Howdy sounds unlike any other band. And that's the way they like it.
Dede Wyland - Vocals Guitar
Randy Barrett - Vocals, Banjo, Guitar
Ira Gitlin - Vocal, Bass
Tom McLaughlin - Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar

Local Event: Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: TBA

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Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring: TBA

5:00pm • $17  • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
The first Saturday of each month Big Howdy hosts a...

Come and visit the recently refreshed Historic Baptist Cemetery!
The stones in the cemetery have been cleaned and repaired, work funded in part by a grant from the James L. Trader Foundation for Maryland Burial Sites. We will talk about the restoration work and share stories about those who are buried here and how they lived. The Old Baptist Cemetery operated from 1839 to 1896 and contains some very familiar names on the remaining 28 stones. Worried about the weather? If the day is nice, we will be at the cemetery in person, in case of rain, we will have a presentation at the Red Brick Courthouse (29 Courthouse Sq).

Local Event: Tour of Rockville’s Baptist Cemetery

Tour of Rockville’s Baptist Cemetery

Come and visit the recently refreshed Historic Baptist Cemetery!
The stones in the cemetery have been cleaned and repaired,...

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8
<h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.billbakerband.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Bill Baker Band</a></h2>
Bill Baker • Scott Giambusso • Derek Brock • Steve Bloom
Local boy Bill Baker has become a familiar name in the Washington DC music scene. His award winning and critically acclaimed songs and voice have made their way &nbsp;across the States and onto main stage venues at Kerrville Folk Festival, Merlefest, Kennedy center, Strathmore arts center and &nbsp;Barns at Wolftrap as well as performances in Europe.
Playing with Bill are Scott Giambusso on bass, Derek Brock on guitar, and the very beautiful Steve Bloom on percussion.

Local Event: Bill Baker Band

Bill Baker Band

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8
Bill Baker Band
Bill Baker • Scott Giambusso • Derek Brock • Steve Bloom
Local boy Bill Baker...

Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park

Trunk or Treat is back for 2026! This free event provides a chance for those who may not normally have the chance to go trick-or-treating in a safe environment. Instead of going door to door, you go trunk to trunk! &nbsp;We have a designated space in the upper parking lot that is closed off to traffic to make sure the night is a fun and safe one. From 6-8 on Wednesday the 28th, come join Rockville Renters United, your local tenant associations, and all of your neighbors for a night of candy, frights, and community building. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Adults, we need your help! Make the event a success by volunteering to decorate your trunk and hand out treats to Rockville's youngest renters. Whether you have kids or not, this event is made possible by those community members who make the night special. No car? No worries! You can use a small table or just a chair. We'll give you a space to set up in and you'll still be eligible for the decorating contest.
Oh, and our contest for the best decorated trunk is back! Who ever the community selects as the "Trunk of the Year" will receive a trophy and, more importantly, covetable bragging rights.
En Español:
¡Vuelve el evento "Trunk or Treat" para el 2026! Esta actividad gratuita ofrece la oportunidad de disfrutar de la tradición de pedir dulces en un entorno seguro a quienes, de otro modo, tal vez no podrían hacerlo. ¡En lugar de ir de puerta en puerta, se va de maletero en maletero! Contaremos con un espacio designado en el estacionamiento superior, cerrado al tráfico, para garantizar una noche divertida y segura. El miércoles 28, de 6:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., acompañe a Rockville Renters United, a las asociaciones de inquilinos locales y a todos sus vecinos en una noche de dulces, sustos y convivencia comunitaria. ¡Se anima a todos a venir disfrazados! 
¡Adultos, necesitamos su ayuda! Contribuyan al éxito del evento ofreciéndose como voluntarios para decorar el maletero de su vehículo y repartir dulces a los niños residentes de Rockville. Tengan o no hijos, este evento es posible gracias a los miembros de la comunidad que hacen que la noche sea especial. ¿No tienen vehículo? ¡No se preocupen! Pueden utilizar una mesa pequeña o simplemente una silla. Les asignaremos un espacio para instalarse y podrán participar igualmente en el concurso de decoración.
¡Ah, y vuelve nuestro concurso al maletero mejor decorado! Quien sea elegido por la comunidad como el «Maletero del año» recibirá un trofeo y, lo que es más importante, el codiciado derecho a presumir de ello.

Local Event: Rockville Renters Trunk-or-Treat 2026! 

Rockville Renters Trunk-or-Treat 2026! 

Trunk or Treat is back for 2026! This free event provides a chance for those who may not normally have the chance to go...

8:00pm • $10 Cover
<h2><a target="_blank" href="https://rickwhiteheadguitar.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio</a></h2>
<h4>Special Guest: <a href="https://www.jmbernard.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jean-Michel Bernard</a></h4>An evening of world-class jazz with a cinematic twist!
Join the Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio—Rick Whitehead on guitar, John Previti on bass, and Nick Ruggieri on drums—with special guest French pianist and film composer Jean-Michel Bernard.
Known for their effortless interplay, deep swing, and dazzling musicianship, these three D.C.-area favorites welcome a pianist whose music bridges jazz, classical virtuosity, and the magic of the movies.
A former member of Ray Charles’s quartet, Bernard composed the scores for Michel Gondry’s The Science of Sleep and Be Kind Rewind. His inventive arrangements and expressive playing bring familiar film themes and original compositions to life.
Don’t miss this special gathering of four extraordinary musicians!

Local Event: Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio • Special Guest: Jean-Michel Bernard

Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio • Special Guest:...

8:00pm • $10 Cover
Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio
Special Guest: Jean-Michel BernardAn evening of world-class jazz with a cinematic...

Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio • Special Guest: Jean-Michel Bernard

5:30pm • Happy Hour Prices! • NO COVER!
<h2><a href="https://www.charliebryant.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Charlie Bryant</a></h2>
Sings and plays mid-century modern singer-songwriter music. What’s that? Don’t ask him; he made it up. 
Charlie writes (and covers) songs about love, loss, hope, bewilderment, wistful longing, busted romance, modern technology, existential dread, and (of course) drinking. 
If country music is three chords and the truth, then what Charlie’s after is four chords and the ambiguity. And you can't spell ambiguity without Am.

Local Event: Charlie Bryant

Charlie Bryant

5:30pm • Happy Hour Prices! • NO COVER!
Charlie Bryant
Sings and plays mid-century modern singer-songwriter music.  What’s...

8pm • $20 • <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001025818088?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tickets on Eventbrite</a>
<h2><a href="https://screaminrebelangels.com/#top" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Screamin' Rebel Angels</a></h2>
Brooklyn’s Screamin’ Rebel Angels bring a fierce, modern charge to rock ’n’ roll, rockabilly, and rhythm ’n’ blues. Led by powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laura Palmer, this high-octane band delivers an untamed live show full of dangerous women, broken hearts, courage, conviction, and primal rock ’n’ roll spirit.
Whether she’s driving the rhythm from behind an upright bass or tearing it up on a big ol’ Gretsch, Palmer commands the stage with internationally acclaimed vocals and undeniable presence. Her honors include the 2020 Ameripolitan Award for Rockabilly Female of the Year, features in Guitar World, covers of Big Beat Magazine and UK Rock ’n’ Roll Magazine, and a #1 Track of the Week on Classic Rock Magazine.
Formed in Brooklyn, Screamin’ Rebel Angels have toured throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, including three headlining UK/European runs. Their road-tested sound has landed them on AOV’s Top 100 Bands list, topped the UK Psychobilly Charts, and earned appearances at major rockabilly and custom-culture festivals including Viva Las Vegas, Greazefest in Australia, Bedlam Breakout in the UK, Screamin’ Festival in Spain, Rock at Sea in Sweden, Nashville Boogie, and more.
They’ve also shared stages with legends and heavy hitters including Dick Dale, Imelda May, Tiger Army, The Living End, Nekromantix, Supersuckers, Robert Gordon, and The Chop Tops.
With eight releases spanning rockabilly, psychobilly, soul, rhythm ’n’ blues, and straight-up rock ’n’ roll—from their 2011 Pounce Like a Tiger EP through 2019’s Heel Grinder and the brand-new 2026 single “Love Story”—Screamin’ Rebel Angels remain fiercely, unapologetically their own.
Come ready for stratospheric guitar, hard-driving drums, powerhouse vocals, and a full-throttle rock ’n’ roll adventure.
<a href="https://youtu.be/gm47BhtAJa8?si=vSHlmxWVqoS4cdiu" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Video</a>

Local Event: Screamin' Rebel Angels

Screamin' Rebel Angels

8pm • $20 • Tickets on Eventbrite
Screamin' Rebel Angels
Brooklyn’s Screamin’ Rebel Angels bring a fierce, modern charge to...

5:30 • No Cover 
 $10 - $20 suggested donation for the performers
<h2><a href="https://garyfergusonmusic.com/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gary Ferguson</a> •&nbsp;Moe Nelson</h2>
Gary is an acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges bluegrass, country, and Americana. A winner of the 2015 DCBU Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest and a finalist at MerleFest’s Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, Gary has toured widely across the U.S. and Europe. His credits include work with Knoxville Grass, Donna Fargo, Claire Lynch, and John Starling, and his song “Southern Train” was featured at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass.
Gary performs with East of Monroe, The Hula Monsters, and Ferguson &amp; Ferguson, whose EP Some Bridges features Ron Stewart and Mark Schatz. A true multi-instrumentalist, he brings guitar, mandolin, and bass to life with authenticity and range.David “Moe” Nelson is a veteran DMV bassist and a familiar force in the region’s live-music community. Known for his rock-solid groove, tasteful playing, and song-first approach, Moe currently performs with The Grandsons, The Hula Monsters, and The Longtimers.
Whether he’s driving a roots-rock set, locking into blues and swing-inflected rhythms, or keeping a dance floor moving, Moe brings decades of experience and a steady, musical foundation to every performance.

Local Event: Gary Ferguson with special guest: Moe Nelson   

Gary Ferguson with special guest: Moe Nelson   

5:30 • No Cover 
 $10 - $20 suggested donation for the performers
Gary Ferguson • Moe Nelson
Gary is an acclaimed songwriter...

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