Children's Events/Classes
- : Summer Camp with Imagination Stage
Check out all of Imagination Stage's summer camp courses for kids of all ages. Available in person and online. For a full list of camp offerings, visit here.
: English Conversation Club for Kids
Join MCPL as we practice English conversation in an informal, friendly, and fun setting. New members are always welcome but space is limited. Virtual. 4pm. FREE. To join.
: Pig Tales: Performed by Blue Sky Puppets - A Summer Read and Learn Event
Blue Sky Puppets presents "Pig Tales." Learn about sharing and taking turns, while they act out "Jack and the Beanstalk" and other fairy tales and stories. 11am. To join.
Classes/Workshops
: How to Write a Novel
This workshop offers a practical 16-point plan that takes you from the mere germ of an idea all the way through the creative process, with an eye on getting a finished book into the hands of potential fans. 11am-1pm. Virtual. $50. To register.
: English Conversation Club
Join MCPL as we practice English conversation in an informal, friendly relaxed setting. New members are always welcome but space is limited. 11:30am. FREE. To join.
- : Developing your Writing Career Workshop
Looking for new strategies to take your writing career to the next level? This workshop is for non-fiction writers committed to learning about the business of writing. Virtual. $225. For more information and to register, visit here.
: Virtual English Conversation Club
Join us as we practice English conversation in an informal, friendly relaxed setting. New members are always welcome but space is limited. FREE. 11:30am. To join.
: Story Structure: Mapping Strategies Workshop
There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for story structure. Join The Writer's Center for this one day workshop. Virtual. 9:30am. $50. To register.
Concerts/Music
: Glen Echo Summer Concerts: I&I Riddim
Join Glen Echo Park for the first Summer Concert of the season! I&I Riddim will be performing. Every Thursday at 7:30 pm in the Bumper Car Pavilion (and also streaming on YouTube Live). 7:30pm. FREE. More information.
: 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 & Del Ray Avenues. 6-8pm. This week's concert is with ilyAIMY. For more information about the band, visit here.
: Glen Echo Summer Concert: Clarence Turner
In the Bumper Car Pavilion (and also streaming on YouTube Live). 7:30pm. FREE. For more information.
: 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 & Del Ray Avenues. 6-8pm. FREE. This week's concert is with Ocho de Bastos. For more information about the band, 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 & Del Ray Avenues. 6-8pm. FREE. This week's concert is with Kelly Bell Band. To learn more about the band, 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 & Del Ray Avenues. 6-8pm. FREE. This week's concert is with Soul Crackers. To learn more, 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 & Del Ray Avenues. 6-8pm. FREE. This week's concert is with Hard Swimmin' Fish. To learn more, visit here.
Discussions/Readings
: Meet the Author - Virtual Book Discussion
Mallory O'Meara's book, "Girly Drinks: A Feminist History of Women and Alcohol", about the history of women making, serving and drinking alcohol all over the world, will be published in October. 11am. To join.
: Meet the Author - Virtual Book Discussion
Deborah Goodrich Royce will discuss her new book, "Ruby Falls." a chilling psychological thriller about Eleanor Russell, an actress, her new husband, and the secrets they both keep. 11am. FREE. To join.
Live Performance/Exhibit
- : Round House Theatre: We're Gonna Die
Based on true stories of tragedies and traumas, Young Jean Lee creates an experience that is part one-woman stage play, part live-band rock concert, and totally life-affirming. Streaming on demand until July 11th. For more information and to purchase, visit here.
- : Laugh Riot at Rock Bottom
Live Standup Comedy Show with local DC-area standup comedians. Weekly, on Saturday's. Rock Bottom, 7900 Norfolk Ave. 8-10pm. 21+. $15.
Special Events
: Yappy Hour & Pop Up Dog Park
Grab your pup and your pals and join us for Yappy Hour complete with a pop-up dog park, food, beer & wine and live music. Elm Street Park, 4600 Elm Street. 6-8pm. FREE. For more information.
: Weed Warriors
Help keep Bethesda weed free! Bethesda Green and Bethesda Urban Partnership are working together to keep downtown Bethesda beautiful, and we need your help. Meet at Bethesda Urban Partnership Inc, 7700 Old Georgetown Rd. 10am. FREE. More information.
: Glen Echo Carousel Story Time
As part of Glen Echo's Carousel 100th Anniversary celebration, we hope you and your little ones will join us each month from April through September for Carousel Story Time on Saturday mornings. 9:30am. RSVP preferred but not required. To join.
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