Good morning, Rockville.

A Bethesda man was arrested after he kidnapped a woman at gunpoint and locked himself in a car on April 18th—police found suspect Robert Deeter driving a red Toyota RAV4—and negotiators convinced him to surrender with a gun recovered from the vehicle.

The Lyrids meteor shower peaks tonight with about a dozen meteors per hour from comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher) and will continue until April 28.

Viewers can enjoy the show by finding a dark site and looking up around 10 p.m. when the constellation Lyra appears low in the northeast.

Billy Coulter Band Live Performance

9-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — General admission — Experience the authentic sound of DC's Billy Coulter blending Rock and Pop influences.

Pike's Peek 10K Race

7:50-11:50 AM — Shady Grove — Registration fee applies — Compete in a USATF Certified 10k race known for its personal record potential.

Certified Infant Massage Instructor Training

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Reginald S. Lourie Center — $720 — Learn to empower parents through the Loving Touch® Method© of Infant Massage.

Springtime Cherry Blossoms Modern Calligraphy Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Bonchon — $65 — Discover the art of modern calligraphy amidst the beauty of cherry blossom season.

Open House at 601 Reserve Champion Dr

1-3 p.m. — 601 Reserve Champion Dr, Rockville, MD — $1,049,000 — Explore a modern colonial home with impressive upgrades and a gourmet kitchen.

Swing Dance Lessons for Beginners and Intermediates

7-8 p.m. — Dawn Crafton Dance Connection — $140 for eight weeks — Master the fundamentals of swing dance in a partner-friendly class environment.

Open House at 5104 Oakglen Drive

1-3 p.m. — 5104 Oakglen Drive — $649,000 — Explore a beautiful home in a serene lot close to the metro and shopping options.

Pine Leaf Boys Concert

8:30-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $25 — Experience the energetic sounds of Louisiana's Pine Leaf Boys blending Cajun, Zydeco, and more.

Spring 2025 All Hands & Open House Meeting

All Hands Conference — May 20-22 — 6001 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD — Free entry — Engage with biomedical experts to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and research.