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PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
Bringing together community, culture, and creativity through a wide range of music and performances in our spacious theater from across all artistic disciplines.
exceptional creative experiences for all interests and ages
BlackRock is the premier site in Upcounty Montgomery County Maryland for music, theatre, dance, and cultural events and performances. We have several event spaces, but all are built with accessibility, community, inclusivity, and intimacy in mind.
When operating in full capacity, BlackRock hosts more than 40,000 people per the year and features top regional, national, and international touring talent across all performing art disciplines.
Upcoming
UPCOMING EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
Fri, Jul 26Jul 26, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Sat, Jul 27Jul 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Multiple DatesSat, Aug 10Aug 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAAug 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAThe BlackRock Center for the Arts Artisan's Market is back! With your favorite vendors who specialize in hand crafted, jewelry, candles, and more, you can join us monthly for your handmade fix. Shop local, shop small, shop art!- Sat, Aug 10Aug 10, 2024, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Multiple DatesFri, Aug 23Aug 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAAug 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAForget someone serving five-to-ten, this trial is going to end with a death sentence. Enjoy an interactive theatre performance riddled with clues and a buffet of sweet treats. Deduce the murderer for a chance to win a prize! Cash bar available. Recommended for ages 15+- Sat, Sep 07Sep 07, 2024, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Sat, Sep 14Sep 14, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USASep 14, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAYamaha Artist Dayramir Gonzalez, is a three-time Cubadisco award-winner and the first Cuban national to receive Berklee College of Music’s “Presidential Scholarship” and the 2013 Wayne Shorter Award for most outstanding jazz composer--and he is coming to BlackRock!
Sat, Oct 05Oct 05, 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Multiple DatesTue, Oct 15Oct 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAOct 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA123 Andrés is the Latin Grammy-winning team husband-wife team of Andrés and Christina, and they have performed for audiences across the US and in Puerto Rico, Panama, Mexico and Colombia. Their catchy songs and lively concerts get the whole family dancing and learning, in Spanish and in English.
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 25Oct 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAOct 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAIn an interactive theatre performance, the local game club has won a weekend in a mansion and decides to roleplay a mystery based on Lizzie's favorite childhood board game. But as the game becomes all too real, the group realizes that they might have more than one murder to solve.
Sat, Nov 09Nov 09, 2024, 11:00 PM – Nov 10, 2024, 2:00 AMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USANov 09, 2024, 11:00 PM – Nov 10, 2024, 2:00 AMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USABobby Alirezai, aka DJ Oso Fresh, has been blessing the decks since 1985. Oso has played every major club in DC from the 90’s and early 2000’s and still wont stop keeping the city’s Hip Hop scene alive and well. While he may be a DC legend, his music travels further than the city walls.
Mon, Nov 11Nov 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Sat, Nov 16Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USANov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAFor over a century, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has been recognized as one of America’s leading orchestras. The orchestra is internationally renowned and locally admired for its performances, recordings, community and educational initiatives including OrchKids.
Sun, Dec 08Dec 08, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USADec 08, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USARare Essence, Washington’s premier Go‑Go band for more than four decades is a DC institution that has built a devoted fan base that spans multiple generations, drawn to the indigenous funk sired in the mid ‘70s by the late Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown.
Fri, Dec 13Dec 13, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USADec 13, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAAs an ever evolving and project focusing on bridging proud traditions of African American Dance Traditions with current modern times, Ktm eXtreme Dance Project promotes inclusivity, equity, diversity and art that is cross cultural for all to experience.
Sat, Dec 14Dec 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Virtual
VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES
Together, apart. A common phrase in the time of quarantine but so needed--as are the arts. Our team remains committed to producing high-quality virtual performances that our beloved supporters can enjoy anytime, anywhere, with anyone.
Virtual Performances
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INSCAPE: Romanticism and Beyond
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BlackRock Celebrates the Season (Virtual Performance)
ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
We love our artists. We love sharing their talents. And we love giving them a platform to tell their stories. Watch our interviews of artists who come from or now live right in our own backyard.
Local Artist Spotlights
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Artist Spotlight | Nana Edu
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Artist Spotlight | Cheriss May
Archived Events
ARCHIVED EVENTS
We continue to share the love for past events, artists, and partners. Check out our archive of community events and performances below.
Archived Events
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The Upcounty Hub Anniversary Celebration
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Too Precious To Lose
Perform @ BlackRoc
PERFORM @ BLACKROCK
We are always looking for artists, of all kinds, to perform at BlackRock!
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