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Things to Do in Montgomery County, MD

Whether you are into hiking, camping, golf, visiting galleries, attending a performance at a theatre, you’ll find it all, and more, in Montgomery County.  With more than 33,000 acres of parkland in 345 parks, 60 galleries, 22 theatres and 50 historical venues, visitors and residents enjoy superb amenities throughout the year.

Things to Do — Entertainment & Nightlife

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300 Shady Grove

Gaithersburg

300, it’s bowling – with a twist. What’s the twist? It’s everything entertainment under one roof: state-of-the-art lanes, floor to…

300 Shady Grove

300, it’s bowling – with a twist. What’s the twist? It’s everything entertainment under one roof: state-of-the-art lanes, floor to ceiling video screens, casual-dining and your favorite local hangout with friendly servers asking “how’s that 10-lb ball treating you?”.

300 Shady Grove Website

15720 Shady Grove Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Phone: (301) 948-1390

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

Silver Spring

The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is a state-of-the-art moving image exhibition, education and cultural center housing two stadium…

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is a state-of-the-art moving image exhibition, education and cultural center housing two stadium theatres, office and meeting space, and reception and exhibit areas. The exceptional technical facilities of the AFI Silver include film formats from 16 to 70mm, high-definition digital cinema video projection, broadcast quality video recording and distance learning capabilities via satellite, fiber and the Internet. Whether it's silent film at the proper frame rate with live musical accompaniment, 70mm wide screen spectaculars or digital cinema, the AFI Silver offers state-of-the-art technology in each of its three theatres - with seating for 400, 200 and 75, respectively - as well as in its world-class conference room, all available to rent.

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center Website

8633 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Phone: 301-495-6739

Hours: check website for movie times & ticket prices

Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club

Bethesda

The Bethesda Theater, built in 1938 and opened as one of the era’s Art Deco cinema palaces, is coming back…

Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club

The Bethesda Theater, built in 1938 and opened as one of the era's Art Deco cinema palaces, is coming back to life! With an $8 million renovation, this National Historic Register Property is becoming the region's #1 Live Music Supper Club!

Bethesda Blues & Jazz is a small concert hall serving excellent food and drink. It features 300 seats for dinner and 200 additional performance seats, which are made available when the dinner seats are sold out. You'll be able to see your favorite artists in an intimate, elegant, and acoustically superb setting. Bethesda Blues & Jazz also boasts a beautiful new 40 ft. bar and lounge area.

Transportation to Bethesda Blues and Jazz is exceptionally convenient! Just 1 1/2 blocks from the Bethesda Metro station, the property also offers a 340-car public parking garage to accommodate our patrons.

Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Website

7719 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
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Phone: 240-330-4500

7235 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda,

MD

20814
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Phone: 301-652-7273

Hours: check website for movie times & ticket prices

Black Rock Center for the Arts

Germantown

BlackRock inspires the community to explore, experience, and engage in the arts by providing artistically excellent programs, creating the opportunity…

BlackRock inspires the community to explore, experience, and engage in the arts by providing artistically excellent programs, creating the opportunity for lifelong participation in the arts.

Black Rock Center for the Arts Website

12901 Town Commons Drive
Germantown,

MD

20874
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Phone: 301-528-2260

Hours: Art gallery open Mon-Fr 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm

Tickets: check website for tickets

Blair Mansion Restaurant

Silver Spring

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

Blair Mansion Restaurant Website

7711 Eastern Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20912
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Phone: 301-588-1688

Hours: Open for lunch 11-3 and Dinner 5-9

Tickets: Dinner & Show for $49.99

Fire NightClub and Lounge

Bethesda

Less than a half mile from the Bethesda metro station, Fire offers a full bar and nightclub. Restricted admission for…

Less than a half mile from the Bethesda metro station, Fire offers a full bar and nightclub. Restricted admission for 21+

7904 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda,

MD

20814
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Phone: 703-868-9664

Fuzion

Bethesda

0.2 miles from the Bethesda metro station, Fuzion nightclub is popular for after work cocktails or late night dancing and…

0.2 miles from the Bethesda metro station, Fuzion nightclub is popular for after work cocktails or late night dancing and drinks.

6821 Reed Street
Bethesda,

MD

20814
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Phone: 301-656-6884

629 Center Point Way
Gaithersburg,

MD

20878
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Phone: 301-519-6868

Hours: check website for movie times & ticket prices

18167 Town Center Drive
Olney,

MD

20832
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Phone: 301-924-3837

Hours: check website for movie times & ticket prices

Olney Theatre

Sandy Spring

Offering professional productions year-round. One of only two State theatres in Maryland.

Offering professional productions year-round. One of only two State theatres in Maryland.

Olney Theatre Website

2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Sandy Spring,

MD

20832-1601
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Phone: 301-924-3400

Parker’s American Bistro & Sports Bar

Bethesda

Enjoy Parker’s American grill and watch your favorite sporting event in the restaurant’s sports bar.

Enjoy Parker's American grill and watch your favorite sporting event in the restaurant's sports bar.

Parker’s American Bistro & Sports Bar Website

4824 Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda,

MD

20814
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Phone: 301-654-6366

Hours: Mon-Thur 11:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30-11pm

Pure Romance

Derwood

Night club, novelties store, and adult entertainment retailer.

Night club, novelties store, and adult entertainment retailer.

Pure Romance Website

7265 Mill Run Drive
Derwood,

MD


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Phone: 240-432-3644

Hours: Hours & Prices available online

199 E. Montgomery Avenue
Rockville,

MD

20850
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Phone: 301-340-9390

Hours: check website for movie times & ticket prices

20000 Century Boulevard
Germantown,

MD

20874
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Phone: 301-916-9235

Hours: check website for movie times & ticket prices

Strathmore

North Bethesda

Strathmore Mansion in North Bethesda is sometimes described as “Montgomery County’s home for the arts.” Year-round visitors enjoy art exhibitions,…

Strathmore Mansion in North Bethesda is sometimes described as “Montgomery County’s home for the arts.” Year-round visitors enjoy art exhibitions, concert series of
chamber music, folk music and jazz, afternoon musical teas, performances for children and outdoor concerts all in a beautiful Georgian-style mansion with exquisite outdoor grounds. Next to the Strathmore Mansion you’ll find the Music Center at Strathmore. This magnificent structure houses a 1,978-seat concert hall which welcomes world renowned performers, and the connecting state-of-the-art education center features music and dance classes, workshops and seminars for students of all ages.

Strathmore Website

10701 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
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Phone: 301-581-5100

The Fillmore Silver Spring

Silver Spring

The Fillmore Silver Spring brings a dynamic, first-class music, entertainment, and community use venue to downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, in…

The Fillmore Silver Spring

The Fillmore Silver Spring brings a dynamic, first-class music, entertainment, and community use venue to downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, in partnership with Montgomery County. For more than 40 years, the legendary Fillmore name has stood as the link between some of the most influential artists in music and their fans. With a capacity of 2,000, the newest Fillmore will offer an array of diverse live music programming. Located in the heart of Downtown Silver Spring, the Fillmore will join the American Film Institute and Discovery Communications as cornerstones of the neighborhood’s exciting, up-and-coming arts and entertainment district.

The Fillmore Silver Spring Website

8656 Colesville Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Phone: 301.960.9999

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