Featured Events in Rockville in May, 2025 (August Updated)

Step inside an evening full of La Buena Vida (the good life!) with us this May for our Members-Only Wine Club Event. Our Latin American-inspired menu features colorful standouts like Ahi Tuna Crudo, our modern twist on ceviche, and Chuletas Asado, a smokey, twice-sauced ribeye with a bright citrus finish. Finally, there’s no better way to toast to a long radiant summer full of celebrations than with a glass of our Wine of the Month, Las Americanas! La Buena Vida - Wine Club Dinner Menu ($79 per person) : Start Your Evening with a Devil in a Red Dress Sweet Rolls with Poblano-Honey Butter and Cilantro Ahi Tuna Crudo Passionfruit Aguachile, Pickled Jicama and Red Onion, Cucumber, Avocado, Sesame-Chili Oil | Paired with Paired with Cooper's Hawk Exclusive May Wine of the Month: Las Americanas Chuletas Asado Broiled Pork Ribeye, Sweet Potato Huancaina, Garlic Broccolini, Piquillo Peppers, Aji Verde Salsa | Paired with Tempranillo Dark Chocolate Alfajor Cake Whipped Dulce de Leche, Toasted Coconut, Marcona Almonds, Vanilla Ice Cream | Paired with Vin Chocolat Almond Note: Additional drinks or cocktails not on the event menu may be purchased. Wine pairings may be substituted with select wines on our wine list. Wine Club Pairing Dinner is hosted on Monday, May 19 @ 7:00PM. Reservation includes tax and gratuity. Event Details: Wine Club Guests must be 21+ Event reservations close 48 hours prior You will be seated with other guests during this dinner, since that's the fun of it! * When purchasing your Wine Club Dinner Tickets, please use the same email address as your Wine Club Membership. Information Source: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants | eventbrite

Wild Anacostias $17 in advance $20 at the door if available The Wild Anacostias! Hyattsville's preeminent New Orleans/Blues style, funky, raucous, merry-making, multi-morphous Zydeco party band!! Information Source: Hank Dietle's Tavern | eventbrite

Join us for our next amazing Drag Brunch on Sunday, May 4 @ 11am. Nubia Love-Jackson and Kora Edge will be hosting another set of amazing queens showcasing the best in local drag talent! You'll be able to grab cocktails and enjoy a hearty brunch buffet before and during the show. Tickets are $62 per person and include the show, unlimited brunch buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, taxes and gratuity for service. Other drinks (including bottomless beverages) will be available for purchase at the restaurant. The fun kicks off at 11am. With advance notice, we will make every effort to accommodate guests with dietary restrictions or preferences. Additionally, guests who wish to be seated with other guests who have purchased their tickets separately should email us by filling out the form at the bottom of this page . You can more details here: https://www.botanerorockville.com/drag-brunch Information Source: Botanero Restaurant | eventbrite

Join us for our 34th annual Affordable Housing Summit. “The Future of Affordable Housing: Weathering the Storm”. OUR PURPOSE: AHCMC is committed to uniting elected officials, housing and community development leaders, business professionals, and activists to work together to identify and advance affordable housing solutions. We advocate for policies, programs, and legislation that aim to preserve, maintain, and create affordable housing in Montgomery County. At AHCMC, we believe that affordable, decent, and safe housing is an inalienable right— not a privilege—for every American. Through our annual Summit, regular roundtables, and publications, AHCMC and our housing partners have tackled numerous affordable housing issues. THE EVENT: Last year’s summit attracted over 600 concerned professionals and citizens, including community and business leaders, housing experts, and activists and this year’s summit promises to be equally enriching. Through diverse panels and open discussion, we will distill the best ways to fight for continued improvements in access to affordable housing for low-and moderate-income households. Alongside our panel discussions, we also feature initiatives that directly support homebuyers and promote housing accessibility. Our “Breaking the Barrier to Homeownership” contest allows first-time homebuyers to receive closing cost assistance for their first home purchase. Since 2001, AHCMC and our sponsors have provided over $400,000 in support to more than 40 moderate-income individuals and families through this grant program. To further enrich our conference activities each year, we have been fortunate to host a variety of leaders from HUD and local government, who have played a key role in shaping our discussions. In years past, we have had the distinct privilege of hosting former HUD Secretaries and officials who have shared their insights on the housing crisis and its impact on our community. Their expertise has helped drive important conversations and deepen our understanding of the challenges and opportunities in affordable housing. REGISTRATION: Early Bird Registration: $200 per ticket (ends April 11th at midnight) General Registration: $250 per ticket Registration closes on May 6th T AKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR GROUP TICKET RATE: For group ticket purchases of four or more, please foward proof of purchase for your first three tickets to info@signatureconceptsllc.com to receive a 25% discount code off all additional tickets. QUESTIONS: For inquiries, contact Executive Director, Tiffany Kensey at: tkensey@affordablehousingconference.org. Information Source: Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County (AHCMC) | eventbrite

Forensic science: Dissect a flower and explore fingerprints uniqueness May 16 and 23 Time: 5 - 6:30 pm Age: 7 - 12 Week 1 : Students will explore different types of flowers and dissect one to identify the different parts. Then they will investigate how water and nutrients ascend to the top of the plants by feeding their flowers different dyes. Week 2 : Students will explore the uniqueness of fingerprints and learn the different patterns. To learn how forensic scientists use the fingerprints for identification, students will collect and analyze their own prints, then they will play a game of collecting and matching fingerprints. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and have fun. We will use real microscopes to peek inside the flowers and get an up-close view of your fingerprints. Discounts : A 10% discount is available when you register siblings. Scholarships are available to those who qualify for benefits such as FARMS, SNAP, and Medicaid or who can otherwise show need (documentation must be provided). To receive discounts, please register on RSC website: rockvillesciencecenter.org/classes Information Source: Rockville Science Center | eventbrite

The Engage Armament HQL course is designed to provide those persons who do not fall within any of the HQL or training exemptions an efficient way to obtain their required HQL training in order to purchase a handgun. We strive to impart a basic working knowledge of proper firearm usage and safety but also Maryland firearm regulations. Classes are held here at our retail location in Rockville Maryland. We attempt to have fingerprinting done on site during every class, completed by ACIC for $65, but we cannot always provide this option. Registration cutoff is 8PM the day before classes. Unless otherwise exempt, as of October 1, 2013, a Maryland resident must possess a valid Handgun Qualification License before he/she may purchase, rent, or receive a handgun. Details on exemptions may be found below. YOU DO NOT NEED A HANDGUN QUALIFICATION LICENSE TO OWN A GUN YOU ALREADY HAVE. The Handgun Qualification License is only needed for purchasing, transferring, or renting a regulated firearm after October 1, 2013. The following persons/transactions are EXEMPT from the HQL requirement. For the following four situations, the purchaser does NOT NEED TO POSSES AN HQL in order to purchase, rent, or receive a handgun. (1) a licensed firearms manufacturer; (2) a law enforcement officer or person who is retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State, or a local law enforcement agency of the State; (3) a member or retired member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard; or (4) a person purchasing, renting, or receiving an antique, curio, or relic firearm, as defined in federal law or in determinations published by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. MD PS §5–117.1 The following persons are REQUIRED TO GET AN HQL in order to purchase, rent, or receive a handgun, but the persons are EXEMPT FROM THE FOUR-HOUR TRAINING COURSE. A person that: (1) has completed a certified firearms training course approved by the Secretary; (2) has completed a course of instruction in competency and safety in the handling of firearms prescribed by the Department of Natural Resources under § 10–301.1 of the Natural Resources Article; (3) is a qualified handgun instructor; (4) is an honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard; (5) is an employee of an armored car company and has a permit issued under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article; or (6) lawfully owns a regulated firearm. MD PS §5-117.1 Information Source: Engage Armament | eventbrite

Step inside an evening full of La Buena Vida (the good life!) with us this May for our Members-Only Wine Club Event. Our Latin American-inspired menu features colorful standouts like Ahi Tuna Crudo, our modern twist on ceviche, and Chuletas Asado, a smokey, twice-sauced ribeye with a bright citrus finish. Finally, there’s no better way to toast to a long radiant summer full of celebrations than with a glass of our Wine of the Month, Las Americanas! La Buena Vida - Wine Club Dinner Menu ($79 per person) : Start Your Evening with a Devil in a Red Dress Sweet Rolls with Poblano-Honey Butter and Cilantro Ahi Tuna Crudo Passionfruit Aguachile, Pickled Jicama and Red Onion, Cucumber, Avocado, Sesame-Chili Oil | Paired with Paired with Cooper's Hawk Exclusive May Wine of the Month: Las Americanas Chuletas Asado Broiled Pork Ribeye, Sweet Potato Huancaina, Garlic Broccolini, Piquillo Peppers, Aji Verde Salsa | Paired with Tempranillo Dark Chocolate Alfajor Cake Whipped Dulce de Leche, Toasted Coconut, Marcona Almonds, Vanilla Ice Cream | Paired with Vin Chocolat Almond Note: Additional drinks or cocktails not on the event menu may be purchased. Wine pairings may be substituted with select wines on our wine list. Wine Club Pairing Dinner is hosted on Tuesday, May 20 @ 7:00PM. Reservation includes tax and gratuity. Event Details: Wine Club Guests must be 21+ Event reservations close 48 hours prior You will be seated with other guests during this dinner, since that's the fun of it! * When purchasing your Wine Club Dinner Tickets, please use the same email address as your Wine Club Membership. Information Source: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants | eventbrite

The 2021 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued. Refund policy: No refunds will be given for not showing up to or for NOT completing the online work prior to your scheduled date. No refunds will be given within 48 hours of the in person class time. Information Source: Parentcare Plus | eventbrite