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Live music, local brews, and festive vibes: Montgomery Parks’ Acoustic and Ales

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WHEATON, Md. – Warmer days are here, and Montgomery Parks is celebrating with Acoustics and Ales on Friday, April 17, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Germantown Town Center Urban Park. This free, all-ages outdoor happy hour blends live music, local flavor, and lively, laid-back energy.

Enjoy live music from Rockville-based duo Emily and Jorge while savoring a variety of food and beverage offerings available for purchase from Silver and Son’s BBQ, Two Smooth Dudes, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Waredaca Brewing Company, Silver Branch Lagerhaus and Biergarten, and Elder Pine Brewing and Blending Co.

“Acoustics and Ales is all about great music, great food, and great company,” said Michael Coppersmith, director of Parks Activation. “It’s an easy, fun way to get outside and connect with the community.”

Acoustics and Ales Details

WHAT:          Acoustics and Ales

WHEN:          Friday, April 17, 2026 | 5–7:30 p.m.

WHERE:       Germantown Town Center Urban Park, 19840 Century Boulevard
Germantown, MD

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Be on the lookout for the next Acoustics and Ales:

Thursday, May 21: @Flower Avenue Urban Park with Ted Garber

*In the event of inclement weather, please check our website, Montgomery Parks’ Facebook page or X to confirm if the program is still taking place.  

About Montgomery Parks 

Montgomery Parks manages 416 parks and more than 37,000 acres of parkland. Our parks, programs, and facilities promote physical activity, social connection, and environmental stewardship. As part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible park experiences. M-NCPPC has been stewarding public lands since 1927 and has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services.  

Accessibility at Montgomery Parks  

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information. 

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