CELEBRATE THE SEASON

CELEBRATING OUR VIBRANT & DIVERSE COMMUNITY

Join BlackRock Center for the Arts for an outdoor holiday market with child choirs performing your favorite holiday song selections throughout the day! Complete with holiday music, crafts, snacks, and surprises, this festive season kickoff only needs one more thing - you! - to complete its winter wonderland magic.

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VEND WITH US

Calling all painters, designers, quilters, bakers, gardeners, authors, and hot sauce alchemists! Join us as a vendor at our Celebrate the Season Festival.

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SPEND THE HOLIDAYS WITH US!

As the weather gets colder, warm up your spirit with holiday themed performances and concerts! From jazz to Celtic, go-go to drag, our holiday lineup promises something for everyone.

Fri, Nov 28
HOLIDAY FLO KICK-OFF with MARCUS JOHNSON
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Nov 28, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
While pursuing his JD and MBA at Georgetown, he independently produced and distributed his first CD (Lessons in Love), which sold more than 40,000 units; a phenomenal success for an unknown independent artist’s debut release.
Sat, Dec 06
OCEAN Celtic
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Dec 06, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
The OCEAN Celtic Quartet will transport you to the Yuletide celebrations of yore in a program featuring time-honored carols, 19th century broadside songs, traditional Celtic tunes, original seasonal compositions, and even an appearance by Father Christmas of the old mummers plays!
Sun, Dec 07
RARE ESSENCE
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Dec 07, 2025, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Germantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Also lovingly known by fans as RE, “The Inner City Groovers”, or Essence (if you are from DC), you can’t help but know who “The Wickedest Band Alive” is and that you gotta be there to experience the party in person!
Fri, Dec 12
Diva's Las Vegas with Tula & Regina
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Dec 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Step into the sparkle and glamour of the Strip, no flight required! Join us for Diva’s Las Vegas, a dazzling drag show starring the fabulous Tula and the sensational Regina. Expect over-the-top performances, fierce looks, powerhouse lip-syncs, and plenty of laughs!
Sat, Dec 13
Celebrates The Season
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Dec 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Germantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Join BlackRock Center for the Arts for an outdoor holiday market with childrens choirs performing your favorite holiday song selections throughout the day!
Sat, Dec 13
Parker Barrow
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Dec 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Parker Barrow, the blues-infused Southern rock band finds inspiration in the infamous duo of Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow. They infuse their music with the energy of a dynamic duo, portraying a narrative where instead of evading the law, they are a dynamic pair in pursuit of their rock & roll dreams
Fri, Dec 19
Cassie & Maggie
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Dec 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Germantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Born to a family of deep Nova Scotia roots and a rich musical history, the two have been enchanting audiences around the world with their unparalleled unity of strings, voices and fabulous percussive step dance.
Fri, Dec 19
Swing Dance with Bad Influence Band
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Dec 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Don’t know how to swing dance? No problem! Gottaswing instructors will get you started with a beginner swing lesson, included in the price of admission. Join Gottaswing for eight-week beginner and intermediate classes on Wednesday nights—no partner needed, all ages are welcome!