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Events CalendarThe 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.
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. |
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