We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Feb. 1-Feb. 3

Visual artist Sandra Davis creates art from discarded materials. Her solo exhibition, “Strength, Beauty and Sisterhood,” is on display through March 11 at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. Learn more about Sandra Davis and the exhibit, here.

Here are some additional suggestions for arts and entertainment around the county this weekend.

Friday, Feb. 1

Tracy Lynn Olivera:  Two-time Helen Hayes Award-winning Signature Theatre favorite Tracy Lynn Olivera bring the Broadway music of Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, Frank Loesser, and Rodgers and Hammerstein to life as she glorifies memorable music from the Broadway stage with her unique storytelling and wry humor. Friday at 8 p.m. at the BlackRock Center for the Arts. Click here for more information. $25-$45.

Victor Provost & Josanne Francis: Celebrated steelpan musicians Victor Provost and Josanne Francis take you on an international journey that explores steelpan music from all hemispheres and the role of the percussive powerhouse in everything from jazz to Hindustani music. At AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda. 8 p.m. For more information, click here. $17-$27.

Norman Connors & Bobbi Humphrey:   Norman Connors is an American jazz drummer, composer, arranger, and producer who has led some influential jazz and R&B groups. Bobbi Humphrey has been named “First Lady of the Flute” by the critics and listeners alike. Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. $59.50-$79. 240-330-4500. For more information, click here.

Saturday, Feb. 2

Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station Open House  Click here for more information This family-friendly event includes train watching, toy train playset, a child’s toy engine to ride, videos, and more. Sponsored by Montgomery Preservation, Inc. and Silver Spring Historical Society. Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8100 Georgia Avenue at Sligo. Free.

Marcus Johnson: Contemporary jazz pianist Marcus Johnson and his Urban Jam Band perform songs from his latest album, Live & Direct, as well as songs from his 15 other releases. At AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda. 8 p.m. For more information, click here. $25-$40.

National Philharmonic: Join pianist Brian Ganz and Polish mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wór for the 9th recital in Ganz’s journey through the beloved Romantic composer’s complete works.  At the Music Center at Strathmore. Saturday at 8 p.m. For more information, click here. $34-$88, student tickets are $10.

Joe Clair & Friends Comedy Show:  Start your month with laughter at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave. 7 and 10 p.m. $25. 240-330-4500. For more information, click here.

Farmers Markets Kensington’s farmers market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kensington Train Station, 3701 Howard Ave. Click here for more information. Gaithersburg’s Main Street Farmers and Artists Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Street Park and Pavilion, 301 Main St. Click here for more information. Silver Spring’s Freshfarm Downtown Market runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ellsworth Drive and Veterans Plaza. Click here for more information.

Sunday, Feb. 3

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940: Rockville Little Theatre spoofs the murder mystery movie genre in this comedy at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville Civic Center, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville. Six performances | Feb. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. | February 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets $22. Click here for more information.

Farmers Markets Takoma Park Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Laurel Avenue. Click here for more information.

Watch the latest CultureSpot MC video, below, for more events happening this month:

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