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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
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UID:10001189-1767657600-1768348799@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Local Writer's Showcase Deadlines
DESCRIPTION:The Bethesda Urban Partnership & Bethesda Magazine have partnered to honor Essay and Short Story Writers. All Essay and Short Story Contest winners will be published on the Bethesda Urban Partnership and Bethesda Magazine websites and honored at a special event during Local Writer’s Showcase in March 2026. \nImportant Dates\nDeadline for Essay/Poetry Application:\nTuesday\, January 13\, 2026 \nDeadline for Short Story Application:\nTuesday\, January 6\, 2026
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/local-writers-showcase-deadlines/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:BUP
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTSTAMP:20251104T171615Z
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UID:10001190-1767916800-1768003199@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Bethesda Film Fest Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District invites filmmakers to submit recent short documentary films to the Bethesda Film Fest.  The deadline to apply is January 9\, 2026.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-film-fest-deadline/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:BUP
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260115T152537Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T152537Z
UID:10001635-1767916800-1769990399@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Art As Inspiration for Blair G. Ewing Students
DESCRIPTION:The Blair G. Ewing Center is MCPS’s Alternative Education Program\, designed to serve students with a variety of learning and social emotional needs. John Charles\, art teacher at the center\, has spent the past several years crafting the visual arts program to allow the students to express their creativity and emotions while also fulfilling their art credit requirements. The classes “blend several studio media\, printmaking\, sculpture\, photography and digital arts” says Charles\, whose own background in silk-screening encourages the students to layer drawings and photographs with abstract elements to create multimedia compositions. The January show will feature large- and small-scale prints from current students and recent alumni.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/beyond-canvas-art-as-inspiration-for-students-of-blair-g-ewing-center/
LOCATION:Gallery B\, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:BUP,Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260115T145307Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T145307Z
UID:10001636-1771459200-1772409599@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:“Savor Bethesda” Restaurant Week takes place from Thursday\, February 19 – Sunday March 1\, 2026. Check back soon to see additional participating restaurants. Deals are for $10\, $20 and $35.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/savor-bethesda-restaurant-week/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T220000
DTSTAMP:20251210T211905Z
CREATED:20251210T211905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T211905Z
UID:10001574-1772308800-1772316000@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Play in a Day
DESCRIPTION:Six professional Washington\, D.C. area theatre companies will write\, direct\, rehearse and perform original plays based on similar themes in only 24 hours. The plays will be presented at the 16th annual Play In A Day\, a one-of-a-kind theatrical event.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/play-in-a-day-2/
LOCATION:Imagination Stage\, 4908 Auburn Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:BUP,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260224T163149Z
CREATED:20260224T150317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T163149Z
UID:10001682-1773428400-1773437400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Local Writer's Showcase - Essay
DESCRIPTION:The annual Essay and Short Story contest\, and the Bethesda Poetry Contest will honor local writers on March 13 (Essay & Short Story) and March 18 (Poetry).  Please join us at these public events to celebrate the achievements of our local high school and adult writers. We thank our partners Bethesda Magazine\, The Writer’s Center and The Trawick Foundation for their support.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/local-writers-showcase-essay-short-story-reading/
LOCATION:The Bethesdan Hotel\, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260224T163134Z
CREATED:20260224T150410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T163134Z
UID:10001683-1773860400-1773869400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Local Writer's Showcase - Poetry
DESCRIPTION:The annual Essay and Short Story contest\, and the Bethesda Poetry Contest will honor local writers on March 13 (Essay & Short Story) and March 18 (Poetry).  Please join us at these public events to celebrate the achievements of our local high school and adult writers. We thank our partners Bethesda Magazine\, The Writer’s Center and The Trawick Foundation for their support.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/local-writers-showcase-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260303T190604Z
CREATED:20260224T150533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T190604Z
UID:10001684-1775847600-1775858400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Bethesda Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announces the 2026 Bethesda Film Fest.  Five short documentary films will be selected by the esteemed panel of judges. The screenings will be held at 7pm on Friday\, April 10th; and 7pm on Saturday\, April 11th. All films are shown at both screenings\, and are followed by a discussion with the filmmakers. Tickets are $15.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-film-fest-2/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema\, 7235 Woodmont Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260303T190604Z
CREATED:20260224T150533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T190604Z
UID:10001685-1775934000-1775944800@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Bethesda Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announces the 2026 Bethesda Film Fest.  Five short documentary films will be selected by the esteemed panel of judges. The screenings will be held at 7pm on Friday\, April 10th; and 7pm on Saturday\, April 11th. All films are shown at both screenings\, and are followed by a discussion with the filmmakers. Tickets are $15.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-film-fest-2/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema\, 7235 Woodmont Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260303T190721Z
CREATED:20260303T190721Z
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UID:10001704-1776448800-1776456000@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Bethesda Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:View the art\, meet the artists\, and enjoy light refreshments on this self-guided walking tour.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-art-walk-5/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:BUP,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260413T155051Z
CREATED:20260413T155051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T155051Z
UID:10001737-1776988800-1777075199@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:The Trawick Prize Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/trawick-prize-application-deadline/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260427T133131Z
CREATED:20260427T133131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T133131Z
UID:10001741-1777507200-1777593599@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Signal Box Public Art Project Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/signal-box-public-art-project-application-deadline/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260319T143920Z
CREATED:20260319T143920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T143920Z
UID:10001735-1778320800-1778349600@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Bethesda Fine Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival features 110+ booths of the nation’s best fine arts and fine crafts.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-fine-arts-festival-2/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Woodmont Triangle\, Corner of Norfolk & Auburn Aves
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T143920Z
CREATED:20260319T143920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T143920Z
UID:10001736-1778407200-1778432400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Bethesda Fine Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival features 110+ booths of the nation’s best fine arts and fine crafts.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-fine-arts-festival-2/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Woodmont Triangle\, Corner of Norfolk & Auburn Aves
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260501T174558Z
CREATED:20260501T174558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T174558Z
UID:10001766-1780531200-1782691199@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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 – 8 pm.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-painting-awards-exhibition/
LOCATION:Gallery B\, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:BUP,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T151556Z
CREATED:20260512T151556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T151556Z
UID:10001800-1781287200-1781294400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Bethesda Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:View the art\, meet the artists\, and enjoy light refreshments on this self-guided walking tour.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-art-walk-6/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:BUP,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260622T141446Z
CREATED:20260622T140521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T141446Z
UID:10001927-1781308800-1784419199@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Fitness in the Parks
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Caroline Freeland Park for FREE outdoor fitness classes with your favorite Bethesda gyms and studios! \nJune 13 – Barre3\nJune 27 – CorePower Yoga\nJuly 11 – Nesfield Performance\nJuly 18 – Urban Boxing Bethesda
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/fitness-in-parks/
LOCATION:Caroline Freeland Urban Park\, 7200 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:BUP,Classes/Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260723T182805Z
CREATED:20260723T182805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T182805Z
UID:10002068-1788393600-1790553599@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:The Trawick Prize
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/trawick-prize/
LOCATION:Gallery B\, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:BUP,Exhibit
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T143641Z
CREATED:20260618T144242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T143641Z
UID:10001923-1789668000-1789675200@www.bethesda.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T135311Z
CREATED:20260811T135311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T135311Z
UID:10002088-1791025200-1791043200@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Taste of Bethesda
DESCRIPTION:The 34th annual Taste of Bethesda is Saturday\, October 3 from 11am–4pm and will feature Bethesda’s best restaurants\, four stages of live entertainment\, activities for kids and more!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/taste-of-bethesda-2/
LOCATION:Norfolk Avenue in Woodmont Triangle
CATEGORIES:BUP,Special Event
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