Intersections
The Intersection Series pairs artists with contrasting viewpoints, bringing their distinct perspectives together. Tuesday–Friday: 12–4pm / Saturday: 10am–3pm
The Intersection Series pairs artists with contrasting viewpoints, bringing their distinct perspectives together. Tuesday–Friday: 12–4pm / Saturday: 10am–3pm
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog) delivers a “hilarious and harrowing nesting doll of a play” (The New York Times) in Sally & Tom, a bold, whip-smart theatrical rollercoaster. A scrappy theatre...
Watercolor artist Alexis Limpiado brings her collection of whimsical scenes and detailed botanicals to Triangle Art Studios.
The Bethesda Painting Awards, founded in 2005, is downtown Bethesda’s annual juried art competition that exclusively honors painters from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Eight artists have been selected by the panel of judges to exhibit their artwork June 2026 at Gallery B. There will be an opening reception Friday, June 12 from 6 –...
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.
A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history. Written by...
Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal and The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Brittany Rogers to our monthly Virtual Poetry Book Club for a discussion of her collection, Good Dress. Brittany is joined by Book Club Host, Hannah Grieco. We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or online » FREE & open to the...
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and readings begin promptly at 7pm. Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read. Sponsored by Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry magazine. FREE...
Interested in joining? The Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. The book chosen for this month's discussion is The Lost Man by Jane Harper. Two brothers meet in the remote Australian outback when the third brother is found dead, in this stunning story of suspense from NYT best...
Whether you're new to puzzles and tabletop games or are looking for people to play with, join others in a relaxed evening of gaming at the library. Feel free to use one of the puzzles and games in our collection or bring your own with you!
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by novelist and poet Paige Lewis for a discussion of their debut novel, Canon. Paige is in conversation with Zach Powers, novelist and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via...
Join Francisco Aragón and a constellation of DC-area poets to celebrate Handbook of Foams/Manual de espumas by Gerardo Diego, translated by Francisco Aragón. Gerardo Diego was arguably the least known of Spain’s “generation of 27,” which included Federico Garcia Lorca. Written in 1922 when the poet was 26, Handbook of Foams was one of the most important eruptions in...