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Waverly Street Gallery Holiday Exhibition of 24 Gallery Artists
- Where: Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East West Hwy, Bethesda
- When: Friday, Dec. 21 – Dec. 27. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Description: Twenty-four gallery artists present artwork, gifts, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, prints, sculptures and more.
- Cost: Free
Harmony Express Men's Chorus
- Where: 11701 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg
- When: Sunday, Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m.
- Description: 2010 Southern Division AA Champions and 2011 Southern Division 2nd Place Chorus and Most Improved Chorus performs.
- Cost: Free
The Nutcracker
- Where: Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St, Rockville
- When: Friday, December 21, 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22 and Sunday, Dec. 23 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Description: The Maryland Youth Ballet presents their 23rd season of The Nutcracker.
- Cost: $23
The 79th Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature
- Where: Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike
- When: Friday, Dec. 21-29, Weekdays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Description: 674 miniature works of art done by 264 artists. No work is larger than 25 square inches. Many works require a magnifying glass to be able to see and appreciate the fine detail. Magnifying glasses are available for close examination. The exhibition runs through December 29.
- Cost: Free
17th Annual, Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival
- Where: Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg
- When: Sunday, Nov. 25 – Sunday, Dec. 30, Sun, Tues-Thurs 6-9 p.m., Fri. – Sat. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Description: 3.5 mile drive through 350 light displays, 60 of them animated.
- Cost: Monday – Thursday: $12.00, Friday – Sunday: $15.00, cash only at the gate.
Nutcracker Olney Ballet Theater
- Where: 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney
- When: Dec 20-24, see website for show times.
- Description: Student dancers from Washington area ballet schools perform The Nutcracker Ballet.
- Cost: $18
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
- Where: Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney
- When: Friday, Nov. 30 – Saturday, Dec. 29, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Description: The Olney Theatre Center presents Paul Morella’s solo version of a Christmas Carol.
- Cost: $26
- Where: 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington
- When: Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday, Jan. 1, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Description: More than 600,000 lights. International crèche exhibit, 18 indoor decorated trees, outdoor life-sized nativity, and live performances nightly.
- Cost: Free
Mystery Dinner Theater
- Where: 7711 Eastern Ave, Silver Spring
- When: Friday, Dec. 21, Saturday, Dec. 22, 6 p.m.
- Description: A murder mystery is performed at The Historic Blair Mansion Inn. The cast takes modern themes to create a backdrop for the murderer to commit their crime. Then, that's when the crowd steps in to guess who committed the devious act.
- Cost: $49.99
Holly Trollyfest
- Where: National Capital Trolley Museum, 1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville
- When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 12 p.m.
- Description: Santa rides the trolleys at the National Capital Trolley Museum every December weekend before Christmas. Museum tours will be given to show off holiday décor and Christmas Train Garden.
- Cost: $5
Garden of Lights - Winter Walk-through Holiday Light Display
- Where:Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring
- When: Sunday through Thursday 5:30-9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 5:30-10:00pm and on New Year’s Eve until 9:00pm.
- Description: 16th annual holiday light display. Nightly musical performances by local musicians as well as refreshments and shopping.
- Cost: $25.00
