Live from the Lawn: UkeFest Finale

Live from the Lawn

UkeFest Finale

Outdoor

Wed, August 12, 2026 | 7pm strum-along; 7:30pm concert

Free/Pay What You Can

RSVP

Location

The Gudelsky Gazebo

RSVP Tips

We keep Live from the Lawn concerts free so that everyone can access the arts. We welcome you to pay if you can to help support free programming. $10 per ticket suggested.

Strathmore’s 18th annual UkeFest returns this summer, culminating in an all-star finale concert. The evening begins with a strum-along featuring participants and audience members, then continues with a showcase of the instrument’s versatility in performances by the festival’s teaching artists:

• Cathy Fink
• Marcy Marxer
• Herb Ohta, Jr.
• Neal Chin
• Lisa Webb
• Bob Tigert
• Maureen Andary
• Ben Hassenger

Bring your ukulele and join the strum-along!

Please RSVP so that we can keep you updated on any event or weather changes.

Tips for a Great Visit

Metro access will be limited this summer due to scheduled construction on the Red Line (more info).
Live from the Lawn performances are on the Gudelsky Gazebo stage.
Parking is in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage off Tuckerman Lane (map it here). There is a $5.20 flat rate for garage parking.
From the garage, walk across the skybridge or crosswalk and follow the path. The Gazebo stage is across from the Mansion driveway.
Our courtesy golf cart is available on the fourth floor of the parking garage, beginning 90 minutes before showtime and continuing for 30 minutes post-show.
Valet parking is not available.
Please note the Mansion parking lot, located off Rockville Pike, will not be available for parking. All guests, including those with accessible tags, will be directed to the Metro garage.

Stop by our BBQ tent for a variety of tasty food and drinks for purchase. Think burgers, tacos, big salads, and sides along with wine, beer, and soft drinks. View the menu.
Ben & Jerry’s will have ice cream options available for purchase to satisfy your sweet tooth, weather permitting.
You're welcome to BYO food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Per Strathmore’s Montgomery County liquor license agreement, outside alcohol is not permitted on property.

Low-rise chairs and blankets are welcome.
We discourage the use of tall chairs, but if you choose to bring one, please be considerate and sit toward the back of the lawn. Our team may ask those in higher chairs to move back if needed.
Pets and comfort/emotional support animals are not permitted at Live from the Lawn events.
Trained Service Animals are permitted.

We encourage you to RSVP to receive updates. In case of inclement weather, concerts are moved indoors. Check Strathmore’s Facebook page or visit strathmore.org for up-to-date information.

Capacity for this event will be limited if the show moves indoors. Seating will be first-come, first-served.

Your charitable gift helps support free performances like Live from the Lawn, and keeps arts experiences accessible to our whole community. Even $5 can make an impact.

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Live from the Lawn is made possible in part through the generous support of
Kaiser Permanente, Old Line Audio, and Wegmans.