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Art Enlightens:
Love & Peace

Join us for BlackRock’s biggest night of the year as we celebrate a true champion of the arts with our Annual Visionary Award.

VALENTINE'S AT THE ROCK

Cupid's Cool Down: Stretch & Sip! 

We're hosting another stretch and sip, and this time, we're bringing the love 💗 this 21+ event is the perfect opportunity to unwind with your friends after the holiday rush. Stretch for an hour, then enjoy a few glasses of wine!

Bring a yoga mat, galentine or valentine, and be ready to Sivasana into the weekend of love!

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Feel the power of love through music this Valentine’s Day weekend with the Howard Gospel Choir. With a rich legacy and soaring harmonies that blend traditional gospel, spirituals, and contemporary sounds, this legendary ensemble delivers an uplifting performance that will move your heart and soul.

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Valentine's Drag with Tula & Regina

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with the BlackRock divas Tula & Regina! Expect glamour, drama, and great drinks. Bring your boo, your besties, or treat yourself to an evening of drag and self love.

Afro Blue and Cyrus Chestnut: Together Again

This Valentine’s Day, experience the soulful harmonies and electrifying sound of Afro Blue, Howard University’s acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble. Blending jazz, R&B, gospel, and spirituals with their own signature style, Afro Blue delivers a performance that’s as passionate and unforgettable as love itself.

About BlackRock
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ABOUT US

For the last 22 years, BlackRock has provided access to the arts through exceptional classes, performances, exhibits, and community and family events.

 

And the last year exposed just how much we truly need community, connection, and creativity in order to survive and thrive.

For this reason, BlackRock has evolved beyond just a cultural arts center into a central resource for families in and around Upcounty Montgomery County Maryland.  

We are committed to providing opportunities for arts engagement particularly for youth from low-income households in our community. To learn more about our outreach programs, click here. 

BlackRock is here for you, our community, and beyond.

Artwork: "Beyond the Fold" by Dan Droz

EVENTS

February 2026
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Sat
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8:00 PM
Sun Ra Arkestra
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6:30 PM
Cupid's Cool Down: Stretch and Sip!
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7:30 PM
Howard University Gospel Choir
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7:30 PM
Afro Blue - Howard University Jazz Ensemble
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Fierce Planets SAQA Global Exhibition
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Event Calendar
Sponsors

PARTNERS

BlackRock Center for the Arts is supported, in part, by funding, grants, or partnerships from the below agencies, organizations, and foundations. 
BlackRock is grateful for our sponsors who ensure we continue making the arts accessible to all.
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The Germantown Cultural Arts Center, Inc dba BlackRock Center for the Arts is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

12901 Town Commons Drive

Germantown, MD 20874 

301.528.2260 | info@blackrockcenter.org

HOURS (MAY VARY)

Mondays: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 12 PM – 6 PM

Saturday: 12 PM - 4 PM

Sunday: 9 AM - 2 PM (See gallery page for gallery hours!)

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