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Children's Events/Classes

: Songs & Silliness with Mr. Jon and Friends

The Connie Morella Library invites you to come to Songs & Silliness with Mr. Jon and Friends. Mr. Jon and his friend George the monkey provide an energetic family program with music that is all about fun, movement, and laughter. This program is offered at 10:30 and 11:30; please choose one session to attend.  TICKETS REQUIRED.  Tickets available at the Information Desk 30 minutes before the show. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

- : Toddler and Me Dance Class

Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our teachers will keep the music and curriculum moving while parents actively encourage, support, and keep the little dancer on track. The classes are held at the B-CC Regional Services Center. For more information and to register, please visit Active Montgomery.

- : Ballet Tap Jazz

Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old at the B-CC Regional Services Center. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while they learn the basic elements of dance including positions and terminology. We incorporate an even mix of the three types of dance over the 45 minute class time in a way that is fun and healthy for active children including exercising their bodies, imagination and singing voices! To learn more and register, please visit Active Montgomery.

- : Pop Stars!

Get ready to turn the classroom into a stage and dance like your favorite pop stars! In this high energy, age-appropriate class, students in 1st-5th grades will learn popular jazz techniques including turns, jumps and kicks that they see their favorite pop stars doing! Teachers will teach combos and choreography to upbeat, popular music with a great dance beat! This class is held at the B-CC Regional Services Center. For more information and to register, please visit Active Montgomery.

: Early Childhood Spring 2 Program Preview

Join UD&M for 30-minute previews of Early Childhood classes. Come move and groove with your young one! Preview classes are held between 12 PM and 3 PM, and are $5. 

: The Amazing Metamorphosis: How Caterpillars Become Butterflies!

From 4pm - 5pm on Monday, April 22 come to the Connie Morella Library for a spring nature presentation, storytime, and crafternoon. How does a fuzzy, crawling critter turn into a majestic, delicate flyer and why is that so important? Join us as we explore the remarkable natural transformation of caterpillars into butterflies. We'll learn about both types of insects, how one becomes the other and their environmental significance; meet a couple of caterpillar and butterfly characters in stories; have a singalong with fun movements; and get a chance to make colorful caterpillars and butterflies of your own using basic craft materials! Ages 3-10.

- : Adventure Theatre Presents: Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales

Journey into the Appalachian Mountains in this award-winning musical that deftly weaves four traditional tales and original music into a keepsake quilt of mountain lore and wisdom for the whole family. This play with music incorporates singing, mountain dances, music, and puppets to create a highly theatrical storytelling style. The score, which interweaves music throughout the tales, is inspired by “Old Time” Appalachian music featuring fiddle and banjo that drives the play’s action and makes music itself a character in the play. For more information, please visit Adventure Theatre.

Classes/Workshops

: Maintaining Mental Health as You Age

Learn about how anxiety may present in older adults from Carlos Brown, Ph.D., LICSW from Sibley Memorial Hospital. This Zoom event will take place from 2 PM to 3PM. For more details visit https://maintainmentalhealth.events.suburbanhospital.org/.

: Art After Hours

Join us for an evening of creativity and fun every third Friday of the month. Our adults-only program offers the perfect way to unwind, socialize, and tap into your artistic side in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you come with friends, coworkers, or solo, our Art After Hours is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others. With a BYOB policy, you can sip on your favorite beverage as you create a masterpiece. Monthly projects will be announced two weeks before the event date. This month, join Art Works from 7 - 8:30 PM for Stamp Printmaking: Inspired by Keith Haring. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information visit https://artworksclasses.com/workshop/. Art Works is located at 7740 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814

: Adult Spring 2 Program Preview

Come by Unity Dance and Movement from 1:30 to 5:30 this Sunday for 30-minute previews of Adult classes, a great time to discover or rediscover a new love for dancing. Classes are $5. Unity Dance is located at Triangle Towers Bethesda, 4853 Cordell Avenue.

: Get Relief from Reflux

Join Suburban Hospital from 2 PM to 3 PM for a virtual class to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of GERD from the Director of Endoscopy. To learn more and register please visit https://reflux-webinar.events.suburbanhospital.org/.

Concerts/Music

- : Sunday Serenades

Join Montgomery Parks for live music at Cabin John Regional Park. Each week features a different musician or group. The concerts are free to attend, and take place from 10AM - 11:30AM. Cabin John Park is located at 7400 Tuckerman Lane.

: Concert to Benefit Bethesda Help

Come to Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church at 2 PM for a special concert to benefit Bethesda Help. Tempo Giusto Ensemble and violinist Jinan Laurentia Woo perform music of Mendelssohn, Haydn, Bach, and Britten. This is a free event, but donations are encouraged. Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church is located at 6601 Bradley Boulevard.

Discussions/Readings

- : BCC English Conversation Club

Come to the BCC Regional Services Center from 11AM - 12:30PM for the BCC English Conversation Club. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays, including April 3, 10, 17, and 24. For more information view the flyer here.

: Chip and Chat

Join us at the Washington Episcopal School from 1 PM to 3 PM for Chip and Chat. Come join this interactive meet up and learn more about our summer programs, Camp Tall Timbers. The school is located at 5600 Little Falls Parkway.

: History Hour at Josiah Henson Museum

For Maryland Archaeology Month, join us for a presentation by Cassandra Michaud, Montgomery Parks Archaeologist. The event takes place from 6PM - 7PM and is $5 at the door. Josiah Henson Museum is located at 11410 Old Georgetown Road.

: French Book Discussion Club

Do you want to practice your French? Improve your French vocabulary? Meet new Francophiles? Please join us to discuss the book "On était des loups" by Sandrine Collette. The discussion club takes place from 2PM - 4PM at the Connie Morella Library.

: Connie Morella Library Presents: The Church That Named Bethesda

Despite being among the community’s most storied buildings, the Bethesda Meeting House was vacant and deteriorating when it was acquired last year by an affiliate of the Bethesda Historical Society. Constructed in 1820 (and rebuilt in 1850 after a fire) it features a rare “slave gallery,” was the town’s first Post Office, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the MoCo Master Plan for Historic Preservation. Tradition has it that Abraham Lincoln worshipped there, and it was occupied by Confederate cavalry during Jubal Early’s raid on Washington in July 1864.

Bethesda Metro Area Village, Bethesda Historical Society, and Connie Morella Library, present Bethesda historian Hank Levine giving an illustrated tour of this iconic building’s history, significance, and future. The event takes place from 2PM - 3:30PM at the Connie Morella Library.

Live Performance/Exhibit

: An Evening with David Sedaris

Author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, David Sedaris is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers. He returns to Strathmore to mesmerize audiences with his trademark acerbic humor, social commentary, and outlandish stories. As a five-time Grammy nominee for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album, Sedaris, who has a knack for live storytelling, skillfully uses humor to write about subjects at the heart of the human condition. Tickets are from $28-$88 and can be purchased here. The Music Center at Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane.

: 50th Anniversary of A Prairie Home Companion

Garrison Keillor launched his live weekly variety radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, in 1974. Although the show ended in 2016, its 50th anniversary is being celebrated with a tour featuring music, comedy sketches, and updates on the day-to-day life of the beloved fictional town of Lake Wobegon, Minnesota—where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average. Keillor will be joined by vocalists Christine DiGiallonardo and Heather Masse, plus the Royal Academy of Radio Actors and other acts, including the comedy skit Guy Noir, Private Eye, an address from the American Duct Tape Council, and an audience singalong. Tickets are from $28-$124 and can be purchased here. The Music Center at Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane. 

Special Events

: Acoustics and Ales and Tails!

Grab your friends, family, and four legged-friends and head out to the park for music, beer, and food! This free event takes place at Elm Street Urban Park from 11 AM to 2 PM. For more information please visit Montgomery Parks.

- : Woman's Club Community Art Show and Sale

The community art show and sale features over 130 artists and 400 works of art. This three day event supports scholarships for art students. Cost to attend: Free. Event hours are Friday, 2-6pm; Saturday & Sunday 11-5pm. The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase is located at 7931 Connecticut Avenue.

: Earth Day Celebration with Sahaja Yoga

Sahaja Yoga Presents Earth Day Celebration: Art Exhibition, Music, and Meditation. Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with an event highlighting the beauty of nature through art, music, and meditation. The event goes from 4 PM to 5:30 PM. Sahaja Yoga is located at 4915 St. Elmo Avenue. For more details visit EventBrite.

: Woman's Club of Bethesda Spring Boutique

Every spring the Woman's Club of Bethesda organizes their Spring Boutique to benefit a local non-profit. This year, proceeds from the event will go to support the B-CC Rescue Squad. Browse vendors selling items such as women's fashion, jewelry, home goods, attic finds, fresh flowers and plants, and more! The event will take place from 10 AM to 4 PM. The Woman's Club of Bethesda is located at 5500 Sonoma Road.