Lauren Roche-Garland

Montgomery County

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Kensington

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McLean

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Wheaton

Takoma Park

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Silver Spring

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Clarendon

Alden Theatre

On Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m., come to the Alden Theatre at McLean Community Center to be wowed by Zak Mirz, Magician!&nbsp;Zak Mirz amazes audiences by weaving magic into stories from his experience as a first-generation American. From being a kid growing up in Texas to becoming a father of two, Zak’s charismatic style easily connects with audiences and keeps them on their toes. This show will be unlike any you have seen before because YOU will be the one at the wheel deciding where the story goes next. Zak Mirz is a world-renowned magician, America’s Got Talent Season 20 semifinalist, and Penn and Teller: Fool Us winner. ASL Interpreted and Family Friendly $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents.

Local Event: Magic at The Alden Theatre!

Magic at The Alden Theatre!

On Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m., come to the Alden Theatre at McLean Community Center to be wowed by Zak Mirz, Magician! Zak Mirz...

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or shine. This free, family-friendly event will be held at Fireman’s Field Park and inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink at 250 South Nursery Avenue.

Enjoy a full day of live music and performances across multiple stages, along with an art exhibit, games, chalk art, and a variety of interactive activities. Browse offerings from local vendors featuring handcrafted goods, food, beverages, and more. There will be fun for all ages, including face painting, glitter tattoos, sidewalk chalk art, and t-shirt or tote bag decorating. Local non-profits will also be on-site sharing information and resources. Special activities will highlight and celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. 
Inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink—transformed into the Art Hall—you’ll find more than 30 works of art, live performances, art demonstrations, and hands-on activities including quilt square decorating and an Instrument Petting Zoo. Be sure to pick up a festival scavenger hunt booklet and complete it for a chance to win a prize! 
Thank you to the sponsors of the festival: Renewal by Andersen, The Back Nine Golf Leesburg, Northern Virginia Orthodontics, Bank of Clarke Foundation, Longhouse Architects, Valley Energy, the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring this event, please email <a href="mailto:events@purcellvilleva.gov">events@purcellvilleva.gov</a>. 
The Purcellville Music and Arts Festival is jointly hosted by the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Purcellville Arts Council, and the Town of Purcellville. For more information about the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival please visit <a href="https://www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com</a> and follow PVilleMusicArts on Facebook.

Local Event: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival

Loudoun County

Leesburg

Purcellville Music and Arts Festival

Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or...

ON St. Elmo

These shows are now bringing in the best comics from across the country!!!!
Your headliner this month:
CARMEN MORALES
Carmen Morales has a captivating and powerful style which incorporates opinionated quick wit and outlandish ideals. Taking from family, friends, and people from everyday encounters, she transforms personal experiences into hilarious commentary which leaves the audience doubled over in laughter. With a perfect combination of assertiveness, likeability, and vulnerability she has been well received by audiences internationally. Her stern silliness has gotten her on platforms like, HBO, Showtime, IFC, Freeform, Hulu, Comics Unleashed and The World-Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles regularly. She’s been heard on Netflix is a Joke on Sirius XM radio and featured in the New York Times. She’s also headlined the San Diego Comedy Festival, Altercation Comedy Festival, Scruffy City Comedy Festival and more. Carmen is a real bringer of joy and buster of balls.
FEATURING
ADAM FREESMANAdam Freesman has been featured on Nate Bargatzes Nateland Live in Nashville and has appeared at renowned venues around the country including The Comedy Store, Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, The Stand, Second City, Capital One Hall and The Lyric Theater.

He regularly opens for Modi Rosenfeld and Kristin Key and clubs and theaters, and also often works with other touring acts including Geoffrey Asmus, Usama Siddiquee and Raanan Hershberg to name a few.
JACK SCHWARTZ
Jack J. Schwartz is a Washington DC based standup comedian and podcaster. Raised by a single mother in the cultural melting pot of Tampa Florida, Jack attributes his odd yet hilarious brand of comedic storytelling to his wacky upbringing in the sunshine state.
Hosted by
PETE BERGEN
He may look and sound gruff but he is a big bear of a sweetheart. You’ll love his take on his own sordid history and observations in general. He has opened for and performed with some great folks like Patton Oswalt, Rory Scovel, Bobcat Goldthwait, Annie Lederman, David Koechner, Kelsey Cook, Annie Lederman, Alonso Bodden and more while featuring and headlining some great venues like the DC Improv (DC), Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (VA), Magooby’s Joke House (MD), Nicks Comedy Stop (Boston), Governors (NY), Church Of Satire (PA) and The Drafthouse Comedy Theater (DC). He is also in recovery and is in demand for 12 step conventions all over. You may recognize Pete from his numerous appearances on Investigation Discovery shows or from his episode on the classic Americas Most Wanted. He always plays a cop because, well, look at him. Pete can also be seen as a contributor on local panel shows “Like It Or Not” and “The Final 5”, both on Fox 5 DC, offering up humorous takes on the days events.

Local Event: On St. Elmo Comedy Bunker 13: Carmen Morales 

On St. Elmo Comedy Bunker 13: Carmen Morales 

These shows are now bringing in the best comics from across the country!!!!
Your headliner this month:
CARMEN MORALES
Carmen...

Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Come celebrate the story of Ruby Bridges, the trailblazing African-American girl who, at age 6, integrated the New Orleans Public Schools in 1960. This musical work by Portland-based composer Darrell Grant chronicles the story of Ruby Bridges in a multi-movement piece for eight instrumentalists, vocalists, and a narrator. Drawing on gospel, jazz and chamber music along with spoken word and images, it illustrates an emotional portrait of a dramatic time in US history.
The suite will be performed by the choir, soloists, and instrumentalists from the Cedar Lane music program along with guest vocalists and musicians.
Doors Open: 6:30 PM Concert: 7:00 PM Suggested Love Offering: $30 / seat<a href="https://qrs.ly/hyh480l" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Reserve your seat</a>
Proceeds to benefit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.congregationactionnetwork.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Congregation Action Network</a>. Congregation Action Network is an vibrant interfaith coalition striving to create a community where everyone, no matter their immigration status, has the same access to rights and resources.

Local Event: Step by Step: The Ruby Bridges Suite, a Benefit Concert

Step by Step: The Ruby Bridges Suite, a Benefit...

Come celebrate the story of Ruby Bridges, the trailblazing African-American girl who, at age 6, integrated the New Orleans...

Step by Step: The Ruby Bridges Suite, a Benefit Concert

PNC Bank

Ch/Art Fest Returns April 26 Featuring 25+ Local Artists, Food, and Community Celebration
The Ch/Art (Chevy Chase Art) Fest – the outdoor art fair that fills a bank parking lot with great art, food and music - will return on Sunday, April 26, bringing together more than 25 local artists for an afternoon celebrating creativity, community, and the vibrant arts culture of the neighborhood.
The festival, run by the Ch/Art organization that also presents the popular Ch/Art Art Walk every fall, will feature a diverse range of artwork - including painting, ceramics, textiles, photography, jewelry, and mixed media - offering visitors the chance to meet artists, learn about their creative processes, and purchase original work directly from makers.
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In addition to the artists showcasing their work under tents, the event will include live music, food vendors, and a welcoming vibe that will let folks gather, connect, and enjoy the energy of Spring in the neighborhood.
“Events like this create space for artists and neighbors to connect,” said Erin Joshi, Ch/Art Board Chair, “The Ch/Art Fest is about celebrating creativity in all its forms and making art accessible within the community.”
The event is free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to come by, meet the artists, enjoy local food, and spend time exploring the work on display.
Event Details
 Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 (rain date May 3) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: [PNC Bank parking lot, 5530 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington DC] Artists: 25+ local artists Admission: Free and open to the public
For more information, visit: <a href="https://www.chevychaseart.org/new-page" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ch/Art Fest</a>

Local Event: Ch/Art Fest

Ch/Art Fest

Ch/Art Fest Returns April 26 Featuring 25+ Local Artists, Food, and Community Celebration
The Ch/Art (Chevy Chase Art) Fest –...

Veterans Plaza

🌼 Silver Spring Arts &amp; Crafts Spring Fair 🌼 Art, Crafts &amp; Love — A Spring Fair for Mom!
Celebrate spring with a beautiful afternoon of art, creativity, and community at the Silver Spring Arts &amp; Crafts Spring Fair.
Browse a wide variety of handmade art, crafts, jewelry, fashion accessories, home décor, gifts, and more from talented local artisans and small businesses. It’s the perfect outing for Mother’s Day shopping, supporting creatives, and enjoying a vibrant spring atmosphere in the heart of Silver Spring.
What to Expect: • Unique handmade and artisan goods • A charming outdoor spring setting • Support local artists and small businesses • Thoughtful gifts perfect for Mom
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Veterans Plaza 📌 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
FREE ADMISSION. PET FRIENDLY. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

Local Event: Silver Spring Mother's Day Arts & Crafts Spring Fair @ Veterans Plaza

Silver Spring Mother's Day Arts & Crafts Spring...

🌼 Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Spring Fair 🌼 Art, Crafts & Love — A Spring Fair for Mom!
Celebrate spring with a beautiful...

Silver Spring Mother's Day Arts & Crafts Spring Fair @ Veterans Plaza

Come support local musicians at The Alden Theatre on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m.&nbsp;<a href="https://msmsfairfax.com/who-we-are" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Main Street Chamber Players</a> are a mixed instrumental ensemble whose collective experience spans more than 35 years. This group, hailing from our very own Fairfax County, has performed in the well-known Classical Cape May Series, Tuesday Concert Series, Lyceum Chamber Music Series and at other local performance venues. They perform works from the standard repertoire, as well as fantastic works by female composers, composers of color and living composers. Tickets are on sale now!

Local Event: Main Street Chamber Players at The Alden Theatre!

Main Street Chamber Players at The Alden Theatre!

Come support local musicians at The Alden Theatre on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. The Main Street Chamber Players are a mixed...

Virtual 

Limited Spaces Remain in Select Grades - Join us for a virtual introduction to our Kindergarten through Grade 6 program. <a href="https://info.mcleanschool.org/virtual-open-house" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Today</a>
You’ll hear from our Head of School, as well as the Heads and Assistant Heads of our Lower and Middle Schools. Gain a deeper understanding of <a href="https://www.mcleanschool.org/about/abilities-model/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">McLean’s Abilities Model®</a>, which sees students’ strengths first and teaches the way they learn.&nbsp;This abilities-driven approach enables bright college-bound students, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, to be successful in and out of the classroom. 
Attendees will learn about:
<ul><li>Our research-based approach to reading, writing, and math which provides both support and acceleration.</li><li>How our educators nurture curiosity, build confidence, and empower students to advocate for themselves.</li><li>Our warm, inclusive community where every student feels known, supported, and celebrated.</li><li>Our full-scope program of opportunities that allows every child to explore, create, compete, and contribute—both inside and outside the classroom.</li></ul>

Local Event: McLean School Virtual Open House (Kindergarten-Grade 6)

McLean School Virtual Open House...

Limited Spaces Remain in Select Grades - Join us for a virtual introduction to our Kindergarten through Grade 6 program....

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