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SUMMARY:Josiah Henson Student Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:French school student exhibit and website “Footsteps Toward Freedom: Honoring Local Lives” at the Josiah Henson Museum. The exhibit\, opening on June 4\, will be available for viewing through Sept\, 2026. Museum open Fridays to Sundays.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/josiah-henson-student-exhibit/
LOCATION:Josiah Henson Museum and Park\, 11410 Old Georgetown Road\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
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SUMMARY:Little Red Riding Hood & The Three Little Pigs
DESCRIPTION:We all think we know the Big Bad Wolf from the classic fairytales\, but what if it’s the same Wolf in both stories? What if the Wolf isn’t so big or so bad? Run time 45 minutes. Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30am; Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am & 2:30pm.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/little-red-riding-hood-three-little-pigs/
LOCATION:The Puppet Co. Playhouse\, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard\, Glen Echo\, MD\, 20812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Art Gallery Exhibit: Val Lewton\, "To Paint is to See"
DESCRIPTION:TOWN HALL ART GALLERY EXHIBIT \nVal Lewton (1937-2015) “To paint is to see”\, August 31\, 2026\, through January 8\, 2027 \nBy Barbara Zeughauser – Town Hall Art Gallery Curator \nThe Somerset Town Hall Art Gallery is honored to present a special exhibition of artist Val Lewton’s work\, sponsored by his wife\, Claudia Minicozzi. Well known in the Washington area\, Lewton’s paintings are held in major public and private collections\, including the National Gallery of Art Corcoran Collection\, Smithsonian American Art Museum\, The Phillips Collection\, American University Katzen Center\, George Washington University\, and others. \nVal Lewton was born May 23\, 1937\, in Santa Monica\, California.  He graduated from Whitman College and earned a master of fine arts degree from Claremont University.  After moving to Washington\, DC\, he served on the staff of the Smithsonian American Art Museum for 32 years\, while maintaining a career as a painter in his own right.  Lewton died in 2015\, but soon afterwards\, exhibitions of his paintings were held at the Katzen Arts Center and Addison/Ripley Fine Art.  \nThe Val Lewton (1937-2015) “To paint is to see” exhibit will be on view from August 31\, 2026\, through January 8\, 2027\, in the Town Hall Art Gallery\, during regular Town Office Hours\, Mon-Fri\, 9am – 4:30pm.  The Official Opening and reception will be held on Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\, from 3:00-6:00PM.  All pieces will be available for sale.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/town-hall-art-gallery-exhibit-val-newton-to-paint-is-to-see/
LOCATION:Somerset Town Hall\, 4510 Cumberland Avenue\, Chevy Chase\, MD
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260723T182805Z
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UID:10002068-1788393600-1790553599@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:The Trawick Prize
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URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/trawick-prize/
LOCATION:Gallery B\, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:BUP,Exhibit
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UID:10002145-1788940800-1788973200@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Hunger Action Month Reading & Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:EC Poetry and Prose\, The Writer’s Center\, Poet Lore\, and Poetry x Hunger are partnering to raise funds in honor of Hunger Action Month! \nEach September\, Hunger Action Month unites millions to raise awareness and provide nutritious food to neighbors facing hunger. Join us at The Writer’s Center on September 12th\, 2026 at 2pm for a reading of writers against hunger. \n100% of your donation goes directly to the Maryland Food Bank helping hungry children\, working families\, older adults\, and Maryland’s Under-resourced Communities throughout the state. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/hunger-action-month-reading-open-mic/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260622T201503Z
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UID:10001974-1788951600-1788953400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Story Circle
DESCRIPTION:Gather for interactive stories designed to spark imagination\, support language development\, and nurture a love of books! 30-minute sessions with rotating languages. Check our calendar for more details!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/story-circle/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Third Space for Kids\, 7801 Norfolk Avenue\, Suite 200\, Bethesda\, Maryland\, 20814
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T110000
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UID:10000730-1788951600-1788955200@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T110000
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UID:10002098-1788951600-1788955200@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Caregiving for Aging Parents
DESCRIPTION:If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities\, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/caregiving-for-aging-parents/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
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UID:10002118-1788980400-1788984000@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Beth Heller Gelles - Crazy for College: The Stories\, The Secrets\, & The Shot of Sanity You Need to Make It Through Admissions
DESCRIPTION:Veteran college admissions advisor Beth Heller Gelles discusses her new book\, Crazy for College: The Stories\, The Secrets\, & The Shot of Sanity You Need to Make It Through Admissions\, an honest\, behind-the-scenes look at how the modern college search and application process actually works.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/beth-heller-gelles-crazy-for-college-stories-secrets-shot-of-sanity-you-need-to-make-it-through-admissions/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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