There are many ways to savor the long summer nights this week in Montgomery County, from laughing out loud at comedy shows to stargazing at Observatory Park. Check out these six events for inspiration as you plan the weekend ahead.
All-Star Comedy Show
August 15, 6-8:30 p.m. | Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817
See a lineup of local comedians from Improbable Comedy as you enjoy dinner from food trucks and local craft drinks. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnic blankets or lawn chairs; for age 17 and older.
Free | montgomeryparks.org
Aagaman: Indian Classical Dance
August 15, 7-8:30 p.m. | Bender Jewish Community Center
6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852
Enjoy a solo Odissi Indian classical dance performance by Shalini Goel Agarwal, the director of Rasa Dance School.
Free | visitmontgomery.com
Wine Release Party
August 16, 7-9 p.m. | Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard
18125 Comus Road, Dickerson, MD 20842
Join Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard as the staff unveil the first wine crafted by the women of SMV. Enjoy light bites from The Local Oyster and live music by Two Rivers Chambers Music. The dress code is dressy casual; attendees must be 21 and older.
$100/person | smvwinery.com
Don’t Tell Comedy
August 16, 8:30-9:30 p.m. | Gaithersburg
See a local comedy show in a secret location somewhere in Maryland featuring touring comedians and up-and-coming talent. Buy a ticket, then receive an email at 8 a.m. the day of the show to find out where to be.
$29 | donttellcomedy.com
Movie & Meteors
August 16-17, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Observatory Park
100 DeSellum Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Experience a magical summer evening under the stars with a screening of sci-fi classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” then a stargazing session. Watch for meteors from the Perseid meteor shower, which will be nearing its peak. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.
Free | gaithersburgmd.gov
Jamaica Fest
August 17, noon to 9 p.m. | Veterans Plaza
1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Mark your calendars for a day filled with the culture, food and music of Jamaica. Enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine, dance to reggae beats and shop for unique crafts.
Free | visitmontgomery.com
