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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
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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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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for your pup’s favorite party – Yappy Hour! Dogs can run and play in our pop-up dog park while humans can snack on food and drinks from downtown Bethesda restaurants while enjoying live music.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/yappy-hour/
LOCATION:The Metropolitan Plaza\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000
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SUMMARY:Michelle Brafman - Draw Near to Me
DESCRIPTION:Author Michelle Brafman discusses her latest novel\, Draw Near to Me\, the sequel to Swimming with Ghosts\, about the discovery of a devastating secret that brings a family to the brink of collapse and the emotional and spiritual work it takes to find true healing and forgiveness. In conversation with Becky Meloan\, founder of the What’s Our Next Book Substack and former Book World writer at The Washington Post.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/michelle-brafman-draw-near-to-me/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat on Fiction w/ Bret Anthony Johnston
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Bret Anthony Johnston for a discussion of his new collection\, Encounters with Unexpected Animals. Bret is in conversation with Varun​ Gauri\, novelist and Board member at The Writer’s Center. \nRSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from Bookshop.org »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-on-fiction-w-bret-anthony-johnston/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo at Caddies on Cordell
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays at 7pm before NFL! \nDropping Beats\, Not Balls! \nName that tune\, get bingo\, win prizes! \nHappy Hour till 8pm!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/music-bingo-at-caddies-on-cordell-2/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Pat Metheny Side-Eye III+ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Jazz guitar icon Pat Metheny brings his Side-Eye III+ Tour to Strathmore\, collaborating with rising talents
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/pat-metheny-side-eye-iii-tour/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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