Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Gaithersburg

"ArlingtonWhen they aren’t showing second-run films or particularly popular sports events (Hello, World Cup!), the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse offers the best comedy shows south of the Potomac. The main room has played host to several SNL and Last Comic Standing veterans, as well as to bigger names such as Trevor Noah and Patton Oswalt. Between Thursday and Saturday, the Green Room off the main entrance is also a hot spot for the best local and regional stand-up comedians..."

"A post shared by Daniel Barrios (@dia2ill) on Feb 14, 2019 at 6:54pm PST. Join the fun in this elating theatre which has a track record of being an entertainment hub for over 70 years. The Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is now family owned and has a unique combination of a theatre and a full restaurant all in one place."

"The Synetic theater is where you experience the art of expressing modern stories and classical text by the use of impressive physicality. This favorite theater has earned 27 Halen Hayes Awards with a gripping 116 nominations. The Synetic Theater was formerly located in Georgia before moving to the United States in the 1990s, now offering a blend of Georgian and American art of storytelling on stage and makes you become psychologically part of the play."

"Silver SpringThis Silver Spring space’s motto is “Anyone Can Do Theatre.” In addition to being the only theater on this list that hosts workouts-cum-theater techniques (yes, this exists), it provides many performance opportunities for local improv teams. Their long-form comedy competition, Cagematch is on a brief hiatus, but they’re still hosting improv most Fridays."

"Be sure to dress up, whether grooving to jazz or getting down to slick beats at a dance party. Howard Theatre has been refurbished to honor its original glory, anchoring the easternmost end of the U Street and Shaw neighborhoods and hosting big-name acts across R&B, pop and other genres."

"Cava Mezze is the perfect hangout spot for you with its $35 bottomless brunch in Arlington. Relish the mouthwatering biscuits and honey butter, gyro hash browns, and Greek yogurt with granola. Plan it in large groups to double the fun!"

"The Greek-mezze/tapas style restaurant serves the freshest and finest in Mediterranean ingredients. Additional locations in Washington DC and Rockville, MD."

"The Blue Duck Tavern is an award-winning Michelin-star restaurant in the heart of Georgetown that serves creative American cuisine handcrafted from the region’s freshest, seasonal ingredients. The casually-chic West End tavern-style eatery boasts a warm and welcoming ambiance with wooden tables and accents of dark oak and blue burlap and offers a seasonal menu of simple, rustic food with an artisan approach. The dramatic open kitchen allows diners to watch the expert chefs at work as they produce an array of mouthwatering cuisine from the wood-burning Molteni oven, and the cuisine is accompanied by a selection of exceptional wines from the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling cellar."

"Brunch books up quickly, so if you’re looking to set a date, make sure it’s in advance. When you’re seated and comfortably sipping on a cappuccino or bubbly mimosa, make sure you order sticky buns to start. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching your sticky buns emerge from the restaurant’s open kitchen, steaming and melting with sugary pecan goodness as they make their way to your table."

"A wine-centric establishment, Proof has an extensive selection of wines to pair with their modern American cuisine. This old-world-meets-new-world restaurant features an exposed brick wall and offers international cheeses and charcuterie on their menu, as well as a showcase of local and organic ingredients. Some of the menu options include items such as napoleon of crispy tofu, wild mushrooms and summer vegetables or grilled iron flat steak and potato-leek purée."

"Gastropub serving American favorites, craft beers & more in a rustic space with a seasonal outdoor patio. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 202-733-5333"

"This bar and music venue is as unapologetically divey as it gets in an ever-evolving neighborhood. Happy hour goes late, but drinks are still quite affordable on any of the three floors. Hang out downstairs in a cozy booth; visit the middle floor for stand-up comedy, live music or ‘90s dance parties; and take a breather on the top-floor patio (which is open year-round and covered in the winter)."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Mike Maguire used under CC BY 2.0. For a laidback evening with awesome food and music, head to DC9 Nightclub. Spread over three floors, this nightclub has enough space and flexibility so you can decide how you want to spend the evening."

"Duration: 2 to 4 hou. Hillwood was the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, a pioneering businesswoman, engaged citizen, generous philanthropist, and distinguished collector. As the heir to the Postum Cereal Company, later General Foods, Marjorie (1887-1973) was among the wealthiest women of her time."

"This beautiful museum and estate offers a collection of 18th and 19th century French art and art treasures from Imperial Russia. There are also lovely gardens that should offer a scenic area for kissing. Don't pick the flowers, though!"

"Hillwood Estate is a heritage and decorative arts museum which opened in 1973. It was the former residence of Marjorie Merriweather Post."

"Encompassing 207 acres, Cylburn Arboretum is a nature preserve within city limits. A Victorian mansion filled with watercolor paintings is surrounded by woodlands with trails from which native and non-native trees, plants, and flowers can be found. Some of the most favored flora in the collection include beeches, hollies, Japanese maples, magnolias, and Maryland oaks."

"Full of gardens, greenhouses, wooded paths, and angelic statues, the arboretum is the perfect place for a quiet proposal where the two of you will have each other’s undivided attention. The Cylburn Arboretum also regularly hosts wedding ceremonies, so you know the location is ripe for romance."

"The Cylburn Arboretum off of Greenspring Avenue is just really fantastic. The grounds are sprawling and there is so much open space to run and play and enjoy seeing the trees and other plant life. There are over 20 individual gardens and some of the coolest old trees I have ever seen."

"National Mall, 1050 Independence Avenue SouthwestWashington, DC 20560. What's more romantic than kissing in a garden inspired by Beijing's Temple of Heaven?"