Events Calendar

The Bethesda Urban Partnership publishes a bi-monthly calendar of events and distributes it free of charge to area residents and businesses. To submit an event to be considered for the print or online calendar, please contact Valerie Hillman at vhillman@bethesda.org.

February March

Filter February's Events by:
Concerts/Music | Classes/Workshop | Children's Events/Classes
Discussions/Readings | Live Performance/Exhibit | Special Events

Children's Events/Classes

February 1 - April 18 - The Magic of Music

Develop social skills, cognition, fine motor control & concentration using musical activities. International School of Music, 10450 Auto Park Ave. Call for dates & times. Ages 3-5. $312. 301/365-5888.

February 1 - March 11 - Live Performance .

P. Nokio: A Hip-Hop Musical. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave. Call for times. Ages 4+. $10-$22. 301/280-1660.

February 1 - February 12 - Live Performance

The Snowy Day. Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. 10:30 & 11am; 2 & 4pm. Ages 3+. $18. 301/634-2270.

February 1 - February 29 - Spanish & French Classes

Language Fundamentals, 4823 Fairmont Ave., Suite A. Call for dates & times. Ages 3-15. $229/10 weeks. 301/312-8847.

February 3 - February 19 - Puppet Performance

Peter and the Wolf. The Puppet Co. Playhouse, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Fri., 10 & 11:30am; Sat. & Sun., 11:30am & 1pm. Ages 3+. $10. 301/634-5380.

February 4 - February 26 - Puppet Performance

Old McDonald’s Farm – Feb. 4; Penguins’ Playground – Feb. 11; World on a String – Feb. 15; Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Feb. 19; Baby Bear’s Birthday – Feb. 25; Clowning Around – Feb. 26. The Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. 10-10:30am. Ages 0-4. $5. 301/634-5380.

February 4 - Hip-Hop Workshop

Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave. 4pm. Ages 3-11. $8. RSVP: 301/280-1660.

February 12 - Pre-School Show

Pre-school attendees put on their annual show for parents, family & the community. YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center, 5650 Oakmont Ave. 2pm. FREE. 301/530-8500.

February 24 - March 11 - Puppet Performance

Mozart’s The Magic Flute. The Puppet Co. Playhouse, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Fri., 10 & 11:30am; Sat. & Sun., 11:30am & 1pm. Ages 6+. $10. 301/634-5380.

February 28 - March 18 - Live Performance

Aquarium. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave. Call for times. Ages 1-5. $10. 301/280-1660.

Classes/Workshops

February 1 - February 29 - Spanish Classes

Spanish Now, 10203 Dickens Ave. Call for times. $239/8 sessions. 301/530-1200.

February 1 - February 29 - Spanish & French Classes

Language Fundamentals, 4823 Fairmont Ave., Suite A. Call for dates & times. Ages 18+. $179/6 weeks. 301/312-8847.

February 3 - February 24 - Community Yoga Class

Unity Woods Yoga Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. Fri., 6-7pm. Ages 18+. $5, cash. 301/656-8992.

February 4 - Adoption Workshop

International & domestic policy informational meeting. The Barker Foundation, 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., 1st fl. 9:30am-12pm. Ages 21+. FREE. 301/664-9664.

February 4 - Prenatal Yoga Class

The Yoga Fusion Studio, 4609 Willow Ln. 10:30am. FREE. 202/270-1888.

February 11 - Kitchen & Bath Seminar

Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. 10:30am-12:30pm. FREE. RSVP: 301/229-4600.

February 16 - Nutrition Seminar

Kick the Sugar Cravings. The Mindfulness Center, 4963 Elm St., Suite 100. 6:30-8:30pm. Ages 18+. $40 pre-registration; $45 door. 301/986-1090.

February 17 - Nia Jam

The Mindfulness Center, 4963 Elm St., Suite 100. 7:30-9pm. Ages 16+. FREE, $14 contribution appreciated. 301/986-1090.

February 18 - Nia Workshop

Fitness through movement, music & fun. The Mindfulness Center, 4963 Elm St., Suite 100. 12:30-2:30pm. Ages 16+. $25 pre-registration; $30 door. 301/986-1090.

February 18 - Bath Salts, Body Scrubs, and Bath Bomb Class

Students will learn basic principles of aromatherapy and make their own aromatherapy bath salts, body scrubs and bath bombs. Brookmont Church, 4000 Virginia Pl. 1-3pm. $50. 202/525-6076.

February 21 - Infant Massage Therapy

Center for Growing Families, 4405 East-West Hwy., Suite 505. 10am. Ages 21+. $45. 202/270-1888.

February 22 - Baby Food Workshop

Safeway Bethesda, 5000 Bradley Blvd. 7:30pm. Ages 21+. $35. 202/270-1888.

February 24 - Breathwork Party

Powerful introduction to the self-healing tool: breathwork. The Mindfulness Center, 4963 Elm St., Suite 100. 7-9:30pm. Ages 18+. $30-$55. 301/986-1090.

Concerts/Music

February 5 - Opera Night

Live Entertainment & four course meal. Trattoria Sorrento, 4930 Cordell Ave. 6pm. $50. 301/718-0344.

February 5 - Concert

Faculty spotlight concert. Washington Conservatory of Music at Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church, One Westmoreland Cir. 3pm. FREE. 301/320-2770.

February 16 - Classical Concert

Featuring top classical instructors. The Ballroom, 5521 Landy Lane. 6:30pm. FREE. 301/961-7502.

February 23 - Classical Concert

Featuring Bach to Rock faculty. Ballroom in Bethesda, 5521 Landy Lane. 6:30-7:30pm. FREE. 301/961-7502.

Discussions/Readings

February 5 - Poetry & Prose Open Mic

The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. Sign up, 1:30pm; performance, 2pm. Ages 16+. FREE. 301/654-8664.

February 12 - Open Door Reading

Authors Eric Dezenhall and Eric D. Goodman. The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. 2pm. FREE. 301/654-8664.

February 19 - Sharing the Secrets that Freed Gilad Shalit

Dr. Gershon Baskin, secret negotiator for the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, will share the astonishing story and historic implications of this powerful global event. 6601 Bradley Blvd. 3-5pm. FREE. RSVP: eventsbjc@gmail.com.

February 23 - Fit & Fabulous Over Fifty

Dr. Ava Kaufman describes the physiological changes that occur as women age. Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd. 6:30-8pm. Ages 50+. FREE. 301/896-3939.

February 26 - Open Door Reading

An afternoon of debut novels that includes local authors Laura Ellen Scott and Matthew Norman. The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. 2pm. Ages 18+. FREE. 301/654-8664.

Live Performance/Exhibit

February 1 - February 17 - Exhibit

Pulled Threads, wool, silk & cotton fiber exhibition. The Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum, 10001 Old Georgetown Rd. Mon.-Thurs., 12-4pm; Sun., 10am-4:30pm. Reception: Feb. 5, 1:30-3:30pm. FREE. 301/897-1518.

February 4 - February 25 - Laugh Riot

Live standup comedy show featuring local area comics. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 7400 Wisconsin Ave. Sat., 8-10pm. $10. 301/657-1234.

February 4 - Ceramicist Reception

Acclaimed ceramicist Gerardo Ribigini. Bella Italia, 4934 Hampden Ln. Demonstrations, 1-4pm; presentation & reception, 5pm. FREE. 301/654-2667.

February 7 - March 3 - Exhibit

23+23 Invitational Multimedia Art Show. Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Hwy. Tues.-Sat., 12-6pm;reception: Feb. 10, 6-9pm. FREE. 301/951-9441.

February 8 - March 3 - Exhibit

Group exhibition featuring four local artists. Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E. Wed.-Sat., 12-6pm; reception: Feb. 10, 6-9pm. FREE. 301/215-6660.

February 10 - Bethesda's Art Walk

Galleries & studios open late. Downtown Bethesda. 6-9pm. FREE. 301/215-6660.

February 12 - B2R Showcase

Performances by Sidd, Hot Ice, Glee Club & More. Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle, 4844 Cordell Ave. 2-5pm. FREE. 301/961-7502.

February 15 - February 18 - Live Performance

Frankenstein. Walt Whitman High School, 7100 Whittier Blvd. 7:30pm. Ages 12+. Students & children, $10;adults, $15; reserved seating, $20. 301/320-6569.

Special Events

February 1 - February 29 - Bakery Tours

Available to groups of 20 or fewer. Fancy Cakes by Leslie, 4939 Elm St. Call to arrange tour. FREE. 301/652-9390.

February 3 - February 5 - Weekend in Umbria

Bella Italia welcomes Gerardo Ribigini, owner and ceramicist of Geribi Deruta and photographers Frank Van Riper and Judith Goodman. Bella Italia, 4934 Hampden Ln. Call for times. FREE. RSVP: 301/654-2667.

February 10 - Valentine’s Ball

Dance lessons, chocolate, cocktails & more. Dance Bethesda, 8227 Woodmont Ave. 8-11pm. Ages 21+. $15 singles; $25 couples. 301/951-3660.

February 11 - Bethesda's Play In A Day

Six professional theatre companies write, direct & perform original plays in just 24 hrs. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave. 8pm. $15. 301/215-6660.

February 12 - Cycle for Survival

Indoor cycling event that benefits cancer research. Equinox Bethesda, 4905 Elm St. 8am-12pm. FREE. Register: www.cycleforsurvival.org.

February 18 - International Dance Day

Dance lessons, dance parties & potluck. Dance Bethesda, 8227 Woodmont Ave. 7:30-11pm. $15 singles;$25 couples. 301/951-3660.

February 25 - Veterans Job Fair

Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Gymnasium - Bldg. 17, 8901 Wisconsin Ave. 10am-3pm. FREE. RSVP by Feb. 22: 100000jobmission.com.