Local Writer's Showcase - Essay
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Bethesdan Hotel, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814
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.

Local Writer's Showcase - Poetry
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:30 | The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD, 20815, United States

Bethesda Film Fest
2026-04-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
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.

Bethesda Art Walk
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00
View the art, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments on this self-guided walking tour.

Bethesda Fine Arts Festival
2026-05-09 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Woodmont Triangle, Corner of Norfolk & Auburn Aves
The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival features 110+ booths of the nation’s best fine arts and fine crafts.
