We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Jan. 18-Jan. 20

Celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at the City of Rockville’s Martin Luther King, Jr Day celebration in the morning or at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tribute & Celebration at Strathmore Monday afternoon. Both events include performances and awards.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day also provides an opportunity to give back to the community. Check out this list of service projects.

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

Friday, Jan. 18

James “Blood” Ulmer: Blues and jazz guitarist James Ulmer performs his avant-garde style of music.At AMP by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda. 8 p.m. For more information, click here. $27-$40.

Chuck Brown Band performs at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. $25. 240-330-4500. For more information, click here.

Catch Me If You Can Montgomery Playhouse, in partnership with Arts on the Green, present a comedy-mystery about the disappearance of a bride during her honeymoon. Recommended for ages 15 and up. Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. at Gaithersburg Arts Barn. $18-$20. Click here for more information.

Saturday, Jan. 19

BSO Sibelius Violin Concerto: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs Sibelius Violin Concerto, Wagner Siegfried Idyll and Haydn Symphony No. 104 led by guest conductor Markus Stenz and featuring Latvian violinist Baiba Skride.  At the Music Center at Strathmore. 8 p.m. For more information, click here. $35-$90.

Sibelius Violin Concerto

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, Jan. 20

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

Dance Festival Student Showcase: Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) present a traditional, classical Indian dances. At the BlackRock Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. Click here for more information. $15.

Dance Festival Professional Showcase: Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) present a traditional, classical Indian dances. At the BlackRock Center for the Arts at 5 p.m. Click here for more information. $20.

Step Afrika: The first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, Step Afrika! presents a retrospective performance of their best-loved works including Wade, Passing 25, and Nxt/Stp: Hip Hop.  At the Music Center at Strathmore. 5 p.m. For more information, click here. $35-$75.

A panel discussion prior to the performance at 3:30 p.m. in the Mansion the performance ticket at 3:30 p.m. in the Mansion, register online here.

Vivian Green performs at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. $59-79. 240-330-4500. For more information, click here.

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

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