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Children's Events/Classes

- : Winnie the Pooh at Imagination Stage

 

Everyone’s favorite bear from the 100 Acre Wood is surrounded by Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl in this delightful and gentle musical. Set during one busy day, there’s a Heffalump to catch, Eeyore’s tail to find, and a misunderstanding between Rabbit and Kanga to sort out. In the end, friendship and understanding win the day. Best for ages 3+. Buy Tickets.

- : Drama & Music: Fairytale Adventures at Imagination Stage

What if Cinderella was a space mechanic? What will Jack discover at the top of the beanstalk? Will the three little pigs ever build the perfect house? Through creative play and musical exploration students make connections between imaginative worlds and their own life experiences, as they bring favorite stories and characters to life – or even create their own! Learn More & Register.

- : Creative Drama: Mario Party at Imagination Stage

Step through a warp pipe and into the Mushroom Kingdom for Creative Drama: Mario Party! Based on the characters and locations from the popular video game series, students develop an understanding of character, setting, and plot to create their own dramatic adventures - perhaps Mario’s next mission! Students work as an ensemble to bring these characters to life by using dramatic play, improvisation, movement, and visual art. Learn More & Register.

- : Acting 101 @ Imagination Stage

Dive into the exciting world of theatre and discover the magic of the stage! Young actors use their tools of body, voice, mind, and imagination as they begin to develop their budding acting skills. Activities may include fun warm ups to get the body and mind ready to inhabit a character as well as acting and improvisation games that encourage creativity and quick thinking. Learn More & Register.

- : Teen Improv Troupe @ Imagination Stage

Improvisers explore advanced character creation, storytelling, and the nature of ensemble work, all while honing a rapier-like wit. Students explore advanced improv techniques, including long-form improv, scene work, and character development while also developing skills in active listening, spontaneity, and creativity. Learn More & Register.

Classes/Workshops

- : Crafting Your Life Into Story

Learn how to identify several pivotal events of your life and shape one of them into a work of fiction or non-fiction. Following a tried-and-true formula (“Once upon a time . . . . Then, one day . . .”), you will learn how to identify, begin, and structure an autobiographical story, whether fiction or non-fiction. Participants will finish the workshop with the plots of at least three new autobiographical works, a two-page beginning of a new essay, story, novel, or memoir, or a revised beginning of their work-in-progress. Learn More & Register.

Concerts/Music

- : Friday Night Concerts

Please join us on Fridays for live music in Woodmont Triangle starting on Friday, May 17! Concerts begin at 6pm at the corner of Norfolk & St. Elmo Avenues. 

September 6: Kentucky Avenue

September 13: Miss Monster

September 20: Jenny Langer & Moonshine Society

: An Evening with The Beatles

Talented musicians from several of our area's finest bands will take you on a musical journey down a long and winding road of the most iconic band of all time! Featuring the most popular songs by the Beatles as well as rare gems performed by members of The Vi-Kings, Apple Core, The Six, Accidental Charm, The GoodFellas, The Nowhere Men, Still Surfin', Second Wind and Rand Band. Doors & dinner at 6PM, show at 8PM. Buy tickets here.

: Lip Sync & Karaoke Costume Battle!

Lip Sync & Karaoke Costume Battle is a competition featuring family and friends trying to out perform each other by doing their best to perform their favorite song! This event benefits Don't Talk to Me Like That, an organization working to end the cycle of domestic violence. Tickets available here.

: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Presents "And I Love Her: The Beatles Reimagined"

A musical tribute to the Beatles, the women that influenced them, and the kaleidoscopic characters they created, from "Michelle" and "Eleanor Rigby" to "Blackbird" and "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds." Each song is witnessed through Steve Hackman’s unique and imaginative musical lens, elevating the masterful craftsmanship and explosive creativity of the original. Learn more and buy tickets.

- : An Evening with Will Downing

With a career that spans over 37 years and 27 albums, Will Downing is one of the most versatile and loved voices of our time. Friday Show Tickets. Saturday Show Tickets.

: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Presents: Yo Yo Ma Joins Jonathon Heyward

Music Director Jonathon Heyward opens the classical season in Baltimore and North Bethesda, featuring one of the most acclaimed artists of our time, Yo-Yo Ma, in 2 incredible back-to-back concerts. Learn more and buy tickets.

: Roseanne Cash at Strathmore

Celebrating 30 years of stories and songs, Rosanne Cash's "Reinventing the Wheel" tour marks the re-release of her groundbreaking album The Wheel. Cash, an icon in contemporary American roots music, has earned 4 Grammys and 14 nominations. A catalyst in the music community, the singer-songwriter frequently gathers American roots music luminaries for various events and contributes significantly to documenting modern music history. To buy tickets, please visit Strathmore.org.

Discussions/Readings

- : B-CC English Conversation Club

Join the B-CC English Conversation Club every Wednesday from 11 AM to 12:30PM for the opportunity to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. No registration is required, and these events are free of charge! The club is held at the B-CC Regional Services Center at 4805 Edgemoor Lane. For more information please view the flyer here.

: History Hour at Josiah Henson Museum

Speaker Shirl Spicer’s presents "Women of the Underground Railroad: African American Experiences of Maryland.” Tickets are $5 at the door. To learn more, visit MontgomeryParks.org.

: Foodie Fridays Speaker Series

Join us the fourth Friday every month for Foodie Fridays: a speaker series focused on highlighting food-related topics in Montgomery County. The event takes place from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Josiah Henson Museum, 11410 Old Georgetown Road. Admission is $15, and more information can be found at https://montgomeryparks.org/community-gardens/foodie-fridays/.

Live Performance/Exhibit

- : Waverly Street Gallery Presents: Smoke, New Ceramics by Kanika Sircar

In her exhibition, Smoke, Kanika Sircar’s stoneware forms, referring to chimneys, antique furnaces or balloons, are layered with slips, glazes and iron prints. Surface imagery includes dark, sooty clouds, old maps of the solar system, fragments of Galileo’s Sidereus Nuncius, and the first poem of the Rg Veda, the Hymn to the Sun. There will be an opening reception Friday, September 13 from 6-8PM. Waverly Street Gallery is located at 4600 East West Highway.

- : The Trawick Prize Exhibition

Founded by Carol Trawick in 2003, The Trawick Prize honors visual artists in all mediums from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The eight finalists will have their work exhibited at Gallery B for the month of September. Gallery hours are Thursday - Sunday, 12PM to 5PM. For more information, visit Bethesda.org.

- : Round House Theatre Presents: Soujourners

By Mfoniso Udofia
Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
September 11 - October 6, 2024

Abasiama and her husband Ukpong are Nigerian immigrants studying and living in Texas in the 1970s. Ukpong is exhilarated by the promises of America, but Abasiama is homesick and frustrated by Ukpong’s frequent absences. As Abasiama struggles with the physical pain of her pregnancy, the demands of work and schooling, the isolation of being away from her family, and the uncertainty of her future, an unexpected community inspires her to forge her own path. The first play in Mfoniso Udofia’s epic nine-part Ufot Cycle depicting the Nigerian-American experience, Sojourners is a “moving and powerful” (The New York Times) testament to the complexity of the American dream. Buy Tickets Here. 

: United Against Silence

 An evening of poetry & performances by the Community Building Art Works community, hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza. Featuring readings by Tarfia Faizullah, Jillian Danback-McGhan, and more. For more details and to register view the flyer.

: Bethesda Art Walk

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of six downtown Bethesda art galleries and studios. View the artwork, chat with the artists, and enjoy light refreshments. Learn More.

Special Events

- : Bethesda Row Arts Festival

Showcasing 185 juried, museum-quality artists, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival is one of the top outdoor fine arts events in the mid-Atlantic. Over the weekend, the streets of Bethesda Row are transformed into an outdoor gallery, showcasing fourteen media categories that are juried: ceramics, drawing/pastels, fiber/decorative, fiber/wearables, glass, graphics/printmaking, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, oil/acrylic painting, photography/digital art, sculpture, watercolor, and wood.

For more information visit BethesdaRowArts.org.

: MONUMENTS at Strathmore

Built for the outdoors, Craig Walsh’s MONUMENTS celebrates selected individuals through large-scale, nighttime projected portraits onto live trees in public spaces for stunning effect. Learn more and buy tickets.

: American Red Cross Blood Drive

Save a life, donate blood! The American Red Cross Blood Drive takes place at NIH from 10am-4pm. Make an appointment here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SuburbanHospital

: Early-Autumn Tai Chi Open House via Zoom

De-stress, boost natural immunity, increase fitness through low-impact exercise! No prior experience necessary. To learn more and register please visit https://sunandmoontaijione.com/

: Yappy Hour

Yappy Hour returns in September! Bring your pups down to Elm Street Park our pop-up dog parks! There will be fenced areas for large and small dogs, giveaways from local businesses, food for sale from Smoke BBQ, and live music from The New Rockwells! Learn more here.

: Funkateers Ball at Bethesda Theater

Funkateers Ball is a much anticipated annual event presented with the Chocolate City Alliance celebrating the music, style and culture of Parliament-Funkadelic. Enjoy an evening of great live music and share the experience with Funkateers from the DC area and all across the nation and the world. Wear your funkiest attire or just come as you are to join the party, feel the vibe and get down on the dance floor! Buy Tickets Here.