In 2022, Deborah Tomlin was diagnosed with breast cancer from a routine mammogram. She underwent treatment, which consisted of three different surgeries including a bilateral mastectomy. In SUTRA, Tomlin chooses to paint her scars and unfamiliar body and to examine the healing process through her art. As Audre Lorde expresses, in The Cancer Journals, “Any...
February 6, 2026 – March 1, 2026 Gallery Hours: Fridays-Saturdays, 12-7pm; Sundays 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Saturday, February 8, 2-4pm “Plato argues that human beings are imprisoned in the cave of their own...
Based on Walter de La Mare's short story "Lord Fish", this show features Bunraku-style puppets. February 7th - March 1st, 2026 Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30am Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am and 2:30pm
Master illusionist Dendy and acclaimed playwright/director Aaron Posner reunite after their smash-hit collaboration on The Tempest for a spellbinding new one-man show. Part dazzling magic act, part deeply personal journey, Nothing Up My Sleeve pulls back the curtain on the history of magic while exploring Dendy’s own path to becoming a magician. Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and transported...
A charming, dynamic tale of culture and originality, created by award-winning DC and IStage artist Paige Hernandez, using her childhood as inspiration. What if you were invited to dance for President Obama? You’d want it to be the best dance ever! Meet young Yelia who visits her grandmother in Cuba to add a salsa flavor...
“Savor Bethesda” Restaurant Week takes place from Thursday, February 19 – Sunday March 1, 2026. Check back soon to see additional participating restaurants. Deals are for $10, $20 and $35.
These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading. Space is limited! FREE tickets are available on...
Join us for a screening of The Librarians, a new documentary from Oscar-nominated director Kim A Snyder. The Librarians (PBS / Independent Lens) premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and is an official selection at numerous festivals nationwide. Per the documentarians, "Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they...
Folk music meets mythic storytelling. There are two showings, at 4pm and 7pm.
Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups are...
A number of tips will be offered to help reduce your chances of having an accident and getting injured.
Come join the Connie Morella Mystery book club! We will be reading mysteries, thrillers and whodunits together every month. This February, we will be discussing Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza. Lizzie and Bex were best friends in college. After graduation, Bex vanished, leaving Lizzie confused and devastated. Fifteen years later, Bex is now Rebecca...
