Gaithersburg Artist Collective Silent Auction
May
16
to May 31

Gaithersburg Artist Collective Silent Auction

The Gaithersburg Artist Collective is in the middle of an exciting grant matching opportunity! In order to maximize our potential to raise funds, we're holding a silent auction!

Your winning bid gets you something unique, while supporting an absolutely fabulous cause. You can support our creative classes, inspiring art exhibitions, free art demos, engaging community activities & more in Gaithersburg, MD, all the while empowering 25 artists, many of whom are small businesses in your community.

Now through May 31st, the Kentlands Community Foundation will match every dollar you donate—up to $3,000—doubling your impact.

Silent Auction: https://givebutter.com/c/gaithersburg-artist-collective-auction-q26yqn/auction

View Event →
Art Classes. Felting Owls
May
30

Art Classes. Felting Owls

FELTING OWLS-$50

Participants will learn how to shape soft wool into a small owl filled with personality and warmth. Little by little, the owl begins to appear, as if it has quietly arrived from the forest.

Ages 13 and up

Instructor: Maja V. Ljubic

View Event →
Wine Club. June
Jun
12

Wine Club. June

Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.

Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.

View Event →
Wine Club. July
Jul
10

Wine Club. July

Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.

Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.

View Event →
Wine Club. August
Aug
14

Wine Club. August

Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.

Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.

View Event →
Kentlands | Lakelands 5K
Sep
5

Kentlands | Lakelands 5K

Now in its 33rd year, the Kentlands | Lakelands 5K Run, Walk, and Kids Fun Run is a beloved community tradition hosted by the Kentlands Community Foundation.

The race has become the most significant 5K event in Montgomery County and a beloved community tradition that brings together residents, families, athletes, and volunteers to celebrate community, wellness, and philanthropy.

The event draws over 1,500 runners and walkers, 300+ children in the Kids Run and Tot Trot, and more than 2,000 spectators and community members who join us for the post-race festival, which features live music, food vendors, giveaways, and family-friendly fun.

View Event →
Wine Club. September
Sep
18

Wine Club. September

Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.

Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.

View Event →
Musica Viva Kentlands
Sep
19

Musica Viva Kentlands

Join Musica Viva for an unforgettable evening of music under the stars! On Saturday, September 19th at 6:00 p.m., we’re bringing our annual Free Concert on the Lawn to the Kentlands Clubhouse and you’re invited!

Enjoy a beautiful outdoor setting while listening to a carefully chosen program of beloved orchestral pieces, performed by some of the region’s finest musicians under the direction of Maestro Simeone Tartaglione.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets, and spend a relaxing evening with family, friends, and neighbors. The concert is free and open to all, so spread the word and come early to grab a great spot!

Let the music move you. We’ll see you on the lawn!

View Event →
Wine Club. October
Oct
16

Wine Club. October

Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.

Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.

View Event →
I’m Your Man
Oct
18

I’m Your Man

To obtain funds for her research, a skeptical archaeologist is persuaded to participate in an extraordinary study. For 3 weeks she must live with Tom (Dan Stevens), a humanoid robot designed to be her perfect life partner. It’s a witty, touching look at love and humanity.

I’m Your Man
108 min | R
Released 2021
Romance/Sci-Fi
German – English subtitles

View Event →
Wine Club. November
Nov
13

Wine Club. November

Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.

Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.

View Event →
Past Lives
Dec
6

Past Lives

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea.

Past Lives
105 min | PG-13
Released 2023
Drama
South Korea – English subtitles

View Event →
When Fall is Coming
Jan
24

When Fall is Coming

Michelle, a retiree in Burgundy, prepares for a visit with her grandson Lucas, but things don’t go as planned. Her cozy village life is disrupted by a mistake her daughter won’t forgive. The drama dives into family secrets, guilt and crime.

When Fall is Coming
104 min | NR
Released 2024
Drama
France – English subtitles

View Event →
The Penguin Lessons
Mar
14

The Penguin Lessons

In 1970s Argentina, disillusioned English teacher Tom (Steve Coogan) rescues an oil-soaked penguin named Juan Salvador from an Uruguayan beach. The charming bird becomes the school mascot and transforms the lives of students and staff, offering joy amid political turmoil.

The Penguin Lessons
111 min | PG-13
Released 2024
Drama
Spain/UK – English

View Event →
A World Apart
May
16

A World Apart

A burnt-out teacher from Rome moves to a tiny mountain school in rural Abruzzo. He struggles to adapt but soon joins the fight to save the school from closure because of too few students. Along the way, he finds community, love and a new purpose.

A World Apart
113 min | NR
Released 2024
Comedy/Drama
Italy – English subtitles

View Event →

Maiden
May
17

Maiden

In 1989 Tracy Edwards led the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Race, a grueling yachting competition that covers 33,000 miles and lasts nine months. Maiden pays powerful tribute to a true pioneer.

Maiden
97 min | PG
Released 2018
Documentary
UK – English

View Event →
Art Show Reception
May
17

Art Show Reception

The Gaithersburg Artist Collective’s show Dreams in Motion will run from May 5th through July 5th.

Join us for a Meet the Artists Reception on Sunday, May 17th, from 3–6 PM. Enjoy light refreshments while meeting the artists behind the work—everyone is welcome!

This is the perfect time to find unique gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations, Father’s Day, bridal showers, and birthdays. As always, the show will feature a wide array of fine art and fine craft—perfect for your home or as a meaningful gift created by local, living artists. You can find artful gifts made with glass, wood, textiles, photography, ceramics, paint, and more.

View Event →
New Urbanism Bike to Work Day Pit Stop
May
15

New Urbanism Bike to Work Day Pit Stop

🚴‍♂️ Bike to Work Day Rolls into Kentlands – May 15

🚴‍♂️ Morning Pit Stop | 7:00–9:00 AM | Main Street Pavilion

Join the movement for greener commutes and active living during the region-wide Bike to Work Day celebration! The Kentlands AM Pit Stop will be buzzing with music, free refreshments, raffle prizes, and free Bike to Work Day T-shirts (while supplies last)— but only if you register in advance. The KCF’s New Urbanism program is co-hosting the Pit Stop with the City of Gaithersburg.

View Event →
Art Classes. Mindfulness Practices in Mark Making
May
9

Art Classes. Mindfulness Practices in Mark Making

MINDFULNESS PRACTICES IN MARK MAKING - $50

Learn to create designs made by nature and your own hand! Allow the organic process to unfold and rekindle your sense of fun and play.

Find rejuvenation and relaxation in a process uniquely your own. All materials provided.

Ages 12 and up

Instructor: Lindsay Downs

View Event →
Wine Club. May
May
8

Wine Club. May

Membership is open to individuals aged 21 and over who register online by agreeing to the Membership Statement and contributing an annual donation of $30 per person through the Kentlands Community Foundation. This fee helps cover regular club expenses, though additional costs may apply for special events.

Registered members may bring one guest (21+) up to two times per year. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all, the committee may limit the number of guests based on event space availability.

View Event →
Art Classes. Repair and Elaborate with Needle Felting
May
7

Art Classes. Repair and Elaborate with Needle Felting

REPAIR AND ELABORATE WITH NEEDLE FELTING - $45

Do you have a hole in a beloved sweater? Want to add a flower to a jean jacket? Learn to use basic needle felting to create beautiful and lasting designs. Bring an item of clothing to repair or embellish - everything else will be provided.

Ages 11 and up

Instructor: Gail Kaplan-Wassell

View Event →
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
May
3

Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players

Outward Bound

Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell

The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..

April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.

View Event →
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
May
2

Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players

Outward Bound

Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell

The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..

April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.

View Event →
Art Classes. Hand-build a Clay Berry Basket
May
2

Art Classes. Hand-build a Clay Berry Basket

HAND-BUILD A CLAY BERRY BASKET - $50

Learn the various stages of clay while hand-building your very own berry basket using a rolling pin and a template. No experience needed. All materials provided.

Baskets will be glazed and fired by the instructor and will be available to take home within 2-4 weeks.

Ages 13 and up

Gee Lingberg

View Event →
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
May
1

Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players

Outward Bound

Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell

The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..

April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.

View Event →
Art Classes. Fiber Collage
May
1

Art Classes. Fiber Collage

FIBER COLLAGE - $40

Explore the stitching process while making a collage with a burlap base. Embellish with Pellon and various textured papers and ribbons; embroider with colorful threads. No experience needed. All materials provided but you can bring your own collection of items to add to the collage.

Ages: 12 and up

Instructor: Felisa Federman

View Event →
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
Apr
26

Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players

Outward Bound

Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell

The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..

April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.

View Event →
Art Classes. Chinese Brushwork: The Grass Orchid
Apr
26

Art Classes. Chinese Brushwork: The Grass Orchid

Chinese Brushwork: The Grass Orchid — $100
This is an introduction to Chinese Brush painting with spontaneous flower painting focused on the classic seasonal flower, the Wild Grass Orchid.

We will start painting with mushrooms, a symbol of longevity and prosperity, to familiarize with Eastern supplies and methods - ink, inkstone, rice paper and natural-hair bamboo-handled brushes. We will move on to practice painting the graceful orchid, the symbol of feminine grace, humility and elegance. Participants will focus on basic stroking, brush loading, ink-to-water ratio and the principles of spontaneous flower-bird brush painting and Eastern composition.

Class to be held at the Carriage House, 321 Kent Square Road

Ages 18 and up
Instructor: Tracie Griffith Tso

View Event →
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
Apr
25

Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players

Outward Bound

Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell

The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..

April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.

View Event →
Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players
Apr
24

Outward Bound. Kentlands Community Players

Outward Bound

Directed by Pauline Griller Mitchell

The action of the play takes place soon after World War One has ended. A group of unrelated passengers board the ship on a beautiful sunny day. After a while the passengers go to their cabins. The next morning the ship is enveloped in heavy fog. The passengers find out they don’t know where they’re going …..

April 17 — May 3, 2026, Fri & Sat at 8:00 pm; Sun at 2:00 pm.

View Event →