Culture and Recreation, Events, Rockville Reports

This April in Performances and Events at Rockville’s Civic Center

April 1, 2026

From international folk traditions and multilingual theater to puppetry and a new gallery exhibition, April’s lineup offers a range of cultural experiences for audiences of all ages at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and Glenview Mansion.

You’re invited to a very special wedding at Glenview Mansion.

From the groom to the garter, Madison planned the perfect wedding. Will someone have to die to keep it from spiraling into chaos? Recommended for ages 15 and older. Dress in wedding attire for a chance to win a prize.

Presented in partnership with A Taste For Murder Productions. Written by Dean Fiala.

Tickets cost $40, $35 for students and seniors. Tickets plus optional buffet are $70, $65 for students and seniors.

All tickets include dessert. A cash bar for patrons aged 21 and older will be available.

Features three plays brought to life by local artists and performers. From laughter to reflection, these multilingual performances celebrate the community’s many voices.

Premium tickets cost $40; mid-tier tickets, $30 and regular tier tickets, $25.

Known for high-energy performances and cultural authenticity, The Tamburitzans return with “The Shared Song,” an unforgettable journey through Eastern Europe and beyond.

From Croatian folk harmonies and Serbian kolo dancing to the rowdy rhythms of an Irish pub, this show brings centuries-old traditions vividly to life.

This year’s ensemble includes student performers from Kazakhstan, Serbia and Spain, each bringing their personal heritage to the stage. From flamenco to kafana jazz, these international artists are a reminder that music transcends borders.

Tickets cost $49, $39 for seniors and the military, and $29 for students. Children attend free.

Featuring “Molly on the Shore” by Percy Grainger, “Planet B” by Catherine Likhuta and “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” by Michael Kamen and arranged by Paul Lavender. Directed by Christine Higley.

No tickets required; a $5 donation is suggested. Visit rockvilleconcertband.org for more information.

When Mrs. Pig’s three bickering sons are sent out into the world, they each build a home of straw, sticks and brick, and cross paths with a friendly vegetarian wolf on an alphabet diet. After blowing down the homes of the two rude brothers, the wolf is won over by the youngest’s kindness. The trio learn that cooperation and teamwork are the true foundations of success. Includes craft project.

Tickets are for ages 3 and older, and cost $5 for residents and $7 for nonresidents.

The Italian-American Art Circle’s “Radici/Roots: Italian Creativity in the USA” will be on display at the Glenview Mansion Art Gallery until Friday, May 8.

This culturally resonant multimedia exhibition will be presented by Federica Giove Pegu, Andrea Limauro, Antonella Manganelli, Elisabetta Marmolo, Maria Elena Moioli, Elena Olivi, Isabella Panizzolo, Davide Prete, Alessandra Ricci, Giacomo Sannino and Rita Tersio.

Meet the artists from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19. The event is free and open to the public.

The gallery is on the second floor of Glenview Mansion and is wheelchair accessible. Hours are 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The gallery is closed on city holidays.