Shakespeare Beyond

July 8/ROCKVILLE –   6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Lake Needwood Mansion. Performances featuring Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. They’ll be bringing a fresh twist to a timeless Shakespearean classic, The Comedy of Errors, Hon! The Comedy of Errors is a lively and entertaining Shakespearean comedy, filled with mistaken identities and humorous misunderstandings. With its fast-paced action and playful chaos, the performance promises to be fun, engaging, and full of laughter for audiences. Admission is free and open to the public. Treats available for purchase from Lavish Ice Cream. For more information and other dates, times and places, visit https://montgomeryparks.org/event-team/shakespeare-beyond/

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival

July 10-13/COLTONA POINT – One of the Mid-Atlantic’s signature, award-winning jazz events, it provides visitors with lots of jazz music, seafood, stunning waterside views and a variety of activities for jazz enthusiasts. 6-9 p.m. at Piney Point Lighthouse Thurs.., live music. 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. with Artful Harmonies, a unique plein air experience, at 6St. Clement’s Island Museum. 4-8 p.m. Jazz in the Neighborhood feat. US Navy Band: The Commodores (outoor performances and FREE.) On Sat., from noon to 7 p.m., visitors are encouraged to relax waterside on the scenic museum lawn and enjoy national jazz artists, lots of delicious local seafood and gorgeous views of the Potomac River. Proceeds go towards the non-profit Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums’ mission of supporting the museums and historic sites under the care of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division. https://www.potomacjazzfest.com/

Desi Groove Dance Party

July 11/GERMANTOWN – 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the BlackRock Center for the Arts on the lawn. Get ready to move to the rhythm at Desi Groove – a vibrant, free outdoor dance party celebrating the energy and color of South Asian culture! BlackRock Center for the Arts brings inspiring performing and visual arts experiences to diverse audiences in a welcoming and intimate setting, providing opportunities to explore, celebrate and engage in the arts. This event is part of the Free summer concert series collection.  For more information, visit Blackrock Center.