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.

May June

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

Children's Events/Classes

May 1 - May 29 - Storytime

Barnes & Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave. Wed. & Sat., 10-10:30am; Sun., 2-2:30pm. Ages 2-10. FREE. 301/986-1761. 

May 3 - May 31 - Live Performance

Big Nate, based on the beloved comic strip and books by Lincoln Peirce. Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. 11am, 2pm & 4:30pm. Ages 6+. $19. 301/634-2270. 

Classes/Workshops

May 1 - May 22 - Conversation Club

English conversation for non-native speakers. B-CC Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Ln, 2nd Fl., Room C. Wed., 11am-12:30pm. Ages 18+. FREE. 

May 3 - Zumba Master Class

 Party yourself into shape. Join Socrate & Antoinette for a one and a half hour of pure Zumba fun. Dansez Dansez, 8020 Norfolk Ave. 7:15-8:45pm. $10 in advance; $15 at door. 240/479-9642.

 

May 3 - May 24 - Yoga for Osteoporosis

Unity Woods Yoga Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. 10-11:30am. Ages 18+. $75/4-week course; $20/class. 301/656-8992. 

May 3 - May 31 - Yoga Class

Drop-in yoga for all levels. Unity Woods Yoga Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. Fri., 6-7pm. Ages 18+. $5. 301/656-8992. 

May 6 - Adoption Workshop

International & domestic policy informational meeting. The Barker Foundation, 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., 1st fl. 6:30-9pm. Ages 21+. FREE. 301/664-9664.

May 9 - Impact of a Stroke

When Your Spouse has a Stroke: For Your Partner, Yourself & Your Relationship. Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd. 6:30-8pm. Ages 21+. FREE. 301/986-3939. 

May 24 - May 26 - Transformational Breath Weekend

With Dr. Judith Kravitz. The Mindfulness Center, 4963 Elm St., Suite 100. Call for times. Ages 12+. $450. 301/986-1090. 

May 25 - Free Meditation & Breathing Techniques

Led by Bhushan Deodhar & produced by The Art of Living Foundati240/899-7099.on. Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. 11:30am-12:30pm. FREE. 

 

May 30 - Web.com Small Business Forum

This interactive forum will focus on helping local small businesses learn how to successfully market their business online.  Free continental breakfast. Bethesda Country Club, 7601 Bradley Blvd. 8-10:30am. FREE. RSVP: smallbusinessforum.web.com.

Concerts/Music

May 2 - June 27 - Bethesda Summer Concert Series

 Veterans Park, corner of Norfolk & Woodmont Aves. Thurs., 6-8pm. FREE. 301/215-6660.

May 4 - Concert

Nancy Almquist, soprano & Jaewon Lee, piano. Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church. One Westmoreland Cir. 3pm. FREE. 301/320-2770.

May 4 - Concert

Haskell Small, piano. Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church. One Westmoreland Cir. 8-10pm. FREE; donations welcome. 301/320-2770.

May 5 - Concert

 Live Entertainment & four course meal. Trattoria Sorrento, 4930 Cordell Ave. 6pm. $60. 301/718-0344.

May 19 - Concert

 Requiem & Alleluia, choral concert featuring the NIH Community Chorus. St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd. 7:30pm. FREE; donations accepted. 240/277-3480.

Discussions/Readings

May 5 - Poetry & Prose Reading

Laura van den Berg, author of What the World Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves Us & Mike White, author of How to Make a Bird With Two Hands. The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. 2pm. FREE. 301/654-8664. 

May 12 - Open Door Reading

Emily Miller reads from her debut novel, Brand New Human Being. The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. 12pm. FREE. 301/654-8664. 

May 18 - Poetry & Prose Reading

2013 Presidential Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco & Dan Vera. The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. 7:30pm. $15; $10 members; $5 students & military. 301/654-8664. 

May 18 - Author Event
Discussion & book signing with Kathryn O’Sullivan, author of Foal Play. Barnes & Noble, 4801 Bethesda Ave. 7-9pm. Ages 18+. FREE. 301/986-1761. 

Live Performance/Exhibit

May 1 - May 25 - Exhibit

Foundry Gallery artists. Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Wed.-Sat., 12-6pm; reception: May 10, 6-9pm. FREE. 301/ 215-7990. 

May 2 - May 26 - Exhibit

A Splash of Color, featuring watercolor, pastel, oils. The Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum, 10001 Old Georgetown Rd. Mon.-Thurs., 12-4pm; Sun., 10am-4:30pm. Reception: May. 5, 1:30-3:30pm. FREE. 301/897-1518. 

May 4 - May 25 - Laugh Riot

Live standup comedy show featuring local area comics. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 7400 Wisconsin Ave. 8-10pm. $10. 301/946-1102. 

May 4 - May 25 - Laugh Riot

Live standup comedy show featuring local area comics. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 7400 Wisconsin Ave. 8-10pm. $10. 301/946-1102. 

May 7 - June 8 - Exhibit

Fathom, Sculptural Exploration of Another World by Liz Lescault & Alison Sigethy. Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Hwy. Tues.-Sat., 12-6pm; reception: May 10, 6-9pm. FREE. 301/951-9441. 

May 10 - Exhibit
Add. Subtract. Divide. New paintings by Brittany Sims. Artworks, 7740 Old Georgetown Rd. 6-9pm. FREE. 301/636-0044.
May 18 - Exhibit

Distinguished painter Joseph Holston. Marin-Price Galleries, 7022 Wisconsin Ave. 5:30-7:30pm. FREE. 301/718-0622. 

Special Events

May 2 - Plant Sale

Large selection of perennials, herbs, annuals & more. Bethesda Farm Women’s Market, 7155 Wisconsin Ave. 7am-1pm. FREE. 301/946-5529. 

May 4 - Greek Street Festival

Live traditional Greek music, Greek dancing, food, Greek beer & wine tasting, moonbounce, activities for kids & more. Food & drink tickets can be purcehed in advance or at event. Yamas Grill, 4806 Rugby Ave. FREE admission. 301/312-8384.

May 4 - Family Day

Celebrate the annual opening of the Glen Echo Park Carousel with entertainment, activities, tours & rides. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. 11am-4pm. FREE; Carousel rides, $1.25. 301/634-2222. 

May 4 - Spring Festival

Free food, rides, games, petting zoo, car show, music, crafts & more. Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Rd. 3-6pm. FREE. 301/320-3600. 

May 5 - Shelter Walk 'n Roll Community Walk

 Walk with your family, friends, colleagues, community group or congregation to help raise awareness about homelessness. Live music, raffle prizes, games & face painting. Mattie J. T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Dr. 1-3pm. $30 for adults; $20 for youth 25 & younger (includes T-shirt). 301/917-6657.

 
May 5 - Yoga & Non-Violence

Benefit for 1 Million Moms for Gun Control. Unity Woods Yoga Center, Unity Woods Yoga Center, 4853 Cordell Ave. 3-5pm. Ages 18+. $10 minimum contribution. 301/656-8992.

May 5 - May 26 - Bethesda Central Farm Market

Seafood, poultry, cheese & more. Bethesda Elementary School parking lot, 7600 Arlington Rd., Sun., 9am-1pm. FREE. 301/998-8395. 

May 10 - May 12 - St. George Annual Spring Festival

Food, music, dancing, vendors, flea market, kids’ activities & more. The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, 7701 Bradley Blvd. Fri. & Sat., 12-10pm; Sun., 12-8pm. FREE. 301/469-7990. 

May 11 - Bethesda Green Solar & Green Home Expo

Provide homeowners & other interested parties an opportunity to get the latest information about area services and incentives to green their homes. The spotlight on solar will include the latest solar-powered technologies, including purchasing and investment opportunities, and incentives for home installation. Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Ave. 10am-3pm. FREE. 240-396-2440, ext. 105.

May 11 - May 12 - Fine Arts Festival

130 fine art & craft vendors with live entertainment. Woodmont Triangle, along Norfolk & Auburn Aves. Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. FREE. 301/215-6660.  

May 11 - A Walk for Water

Family-oriented global service event raises awareness and funds. Qualifies for MCPS SSL hours. Locust Grove Nature Center / Cabin John Park, 7777 Democracy Blvd. 9 am - 1 pm. $15/adult, $10/student. 240/418-1143.

 

May 15 - Post Office Public Meeting

Representatives of the USPS will discuss plans for the new Bethesda retail post office. Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Ln., 2nd Fl., Room D. 6:30pm. FREE. 

May 18 - Strut Your Mutt

 Parade, contest, raffle & more! Norfolk & Woodmont Aves. 10am-3pm. FREE. http://strutyourmuttbethesda.org.

May 19 - Open House

Free private lessons & group classes. Bach to Rock, 4819 St. Elmo Ave. Call for times. FREE. 301/913-5757. 

May 22 - Bethesda-Chevy Chamber of Commerce's Business Forum and Showcase

 65+ local businesses. Hyatt Regency Bethesda, One Metro Center. 9:30am-3pm. FREE. 301/652-4900.