Children's Events/Classes
- : Mr. Poppers Penguins
This musical play, featuring expert puppetry, depicts a wild and witty way to follow your dreams and convictions at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue. Learn more about show times and tickets here.
: Read to a Critter
Bring your book or borrow one of Montgomery Parks to read to our animal ambassadors. Register for a timeslot for your family to read to animals. 30 min per timeslot. Parents included (not a drop-off). Registration fee is $2. To register.
: Full Moon Friday with Montgomery Parks
Join Montgomery PArks for the magic of the full moon for a hike and campfire on each Friday nearest the full moon. Feel free to bring your own hot dogs or food to warm over the fire, and they'll provide marshmallows. Please register and pay for adults and children. Ages 6+. To register.
Classes/Workshops
: Virtual Craft Chat with Memoirist Ben Shattuck & Editor Elizabeth DeMeo
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of writing and editing with memoirist Ben Shattuck and editor Elizabeth DeMeo for a discussion of working together on Ben’s debut memoir, Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau. FREE. 7pm. RSVP for login information.
: Tai Chi Classes
Improve posture, balance, flexibility, and strength through Tai Chi, a form of moving meditation and martial art. Sun & Moon Taiji One at Yong Studios, 4916 Fairmont Ave. 7:45pm. Inquire for details, 301/512-5071.
: Yoga for Every Body with MCPL
Join MCPL's talented yoga instructor Amy to explore the benefits of movement, breathing and meditation. Virtual. 5:30pm. To join.
: Write Like the News
The Writer's Center hosts a workshop on how to Write Like The News where you'll work your way through the workshop booklet, emphasizing reasons, not just rules, for your writing choices. Virtual. 7pm. $50. To register.
: Late-Summer Tai Chi Open House via Zoom
De-stress, boost natural immunity, increase fitness through low-impact exercise! No prior experience necessary. Sun & Moon Taiji One at Yong Studios, 4916 Fairmont Ave. 9:55am. FREE but RSVP required via e-mail (SunAndMoonTaijiOne@gmail.com).
Concerts/Music
- : Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts
Summer concerts at Glen Echo Park. FREE. Every Thursday at 7:30pm. For a full calendar, visit here.
: Summer Concert at the Streetery
Please join us on Fridays for live music at The Streetery! Concerts begin at 6pm at the corner of Norfolk & St. Elmo Avenues. This is rescheduled from May 27th. Performing is The Walkaways
Live Performance/Exhibit
- : Gallery B Presents: Oceans
Megan Elizabeth is a fluid and organic painter known for capturing the effects of dappled light, contrasting shadows, and overlapping textures. "Oceans" will be at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda MD from July 13 through August 6. Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 12 - 5pm. More information.
301-215-6664