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PERFORMANCES, EVENTS,
& LIVE MUSIC FOR ALL
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
Want to know what's coming next? Check out a preview of our next season here!
Fri, Sep 22Sep 22, 8:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Sun, Oct 01Oct 01, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAOct 01, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAFeat. a DJ set by Leon City Sounds. Guest curated by Artist Murat Cem Mengüç w/ BlackRock Gallery Director Joshua Gamma. Consider the record cover as a vehicle to transport your mind to utopia… and stay tuned for all vinyl DJ-nights, a record fair and more!
Sun, Oct 01Oct 01, 4:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Multiple DatesSat, Oct 14Oct 14, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDTBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAOct 14, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDTBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAThe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is coming to BlackRock! Adventure awaits as your family is whisked away to enjoy a musical safari of elephants, giraffes, lions, and zebras. Get ready to rock and roll with the BSO Percussion section and host Maria Broom.
Sat, Oct 14Oct 14, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Multiple DatesSat, Oct 14Oct 14, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDTGermantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 27Oct 27, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAOct 27, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAA Taste For Murder Productions offers interactive mystery performances for all ages. Brush up on your detective skills as you help solve the perfect crime, and be treated to a delicious dessert in return!
Sat, Oct 28Oct 28, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAOct 28, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAErick Antonio Benitez (b.1988, Bronx, NY) is a Salvadorian-American multidisciplinary artist who uses media installation, performance, painting, photography, sound sculpture and video to explore “the overlapping relationships between the personal and macro.”
Sat, Nov 11Nov 11, 8:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Fri, Dec 08Dec 08, 9:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Fri, Dec 15Dec 15, 8:00 PM – Dec 16, 10:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USADec 15, 8:00 PM – Dec 16, 10:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAA Taste For Murder Productions offers interactive mystery performances for all ages. Brush up on your detective skills as you help solve the perfect crime, and be treated to a delicious dessert in return!
Sat, Dec 16Dec 16, 8:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Sat, Dec 16Dec 16, 10:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Sat, Jan 13Jan 13, 2024, 8:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAJan 13, 2024, 8:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAPoetry slam, musical performance tribute to Aretha Franklin, 2 films "AMAZING GRACE" & "RESPECT" along with a Special BlackRock Montage of memorable Aretha Franklin performances from MLK to President Obama
Fri, Feb 02Feb 02, 2024, 8:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Sat, Feb 10Feb 10, 2024, 7:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAFeb 10, 2024, 7:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAJoin us for an evening of traditional and contemporary music from all over the world – including classics such as Scotland the Brave and Amazing Grace, American standards like Shenandoah, and world class jigs, reels and more!
Sat, Mar 09Mar 09, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Multiple DatesSun, Mar 10Mar 10, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDTBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAMar 10, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDTBlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USAThe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is coming back to BlackRock! Don’t be scared – these are friendly bears! Teddy Bears, Polar Bears, and many other bears are front and center along with Maria Broom and a Jazz Quartet.
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.