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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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SUMMARY:How to Write a Stand-Up Comedy Act
DESCRIPTION:How do comedians come up with ideas? It all starts with finding the funny in your life and turning it into material. \nLearn how to recognize a premise\, extract the humor\, and hone it into a stand-up act or funny story. Join an engaging\, workshop class led by a professional writer and comedian who will guide you through the craft of comedy\, from idea generation to polished performance. We’ll study comedians and styles and work on your unique voice in a fun and supportive class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/how-to-write-a-stand-up-comedy-act/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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SUMMARY:Intro to the Novel
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue\, scene\, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/intro-to-novel/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading & Writing Contemporary Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Write new poems based on exciting new poetic voices! \nIn this generative poetry course\, we will immerse ourselves in the landscape of contemporary poetry and craft our own poems. Each week\, we will read works published in contemporary literary journals from a diverse range of writers including Patrycja Humienik\, KB Brookins\, Kenzie Allen\, Hanif Abdurraqib\, and many others. We will also engage with their work via interviews/craft essays. We will then use techniques and inspiration from them to kickstart our writing process. With writing exercises and prompts\, students can expect to write at least one poem a week. There will be opportunities to receive written feedback on your work from your peers\, plus feedback from the instructor across the duration of the class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/reading-writing-contemporary-poetry/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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SUMMARY:How to Write a Stand-Up Comedy Act
DESCRIPTION:How do comedians come up with ideas? It all starts with finding the funny in your life and turning it into material. \nLearn how to recognize a premise\, extract the humor\, and hone it into a stand-up act or funny story. Join an engaging\, workshop class led by a professional writer and comedian who will guide you through the craft of comedy\, from idea generation to polished performance. We’ll study comedians and styles and work on your unique voice in a fun and supportive class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/how-to-write-a-stand-up-comedy-act/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
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SUMMARY:Fitness in the Parks with Nesfield Performance
DESCRIPTION:Join your favorite downtown Bethesda fitness studios for a series of FREE outdoor classes in Caroline Freeland Park!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/fitness-in-parks-with-nesfield-performance/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714
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SUMMARY:Reading & Writing Contemporary Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Write new poems based on exciting new poetic voices! \nIn this generative poetry course\, we will immerse ourselves in the landscape of contemporary poetry and craft our own poems. Each week\, we will read works published in contemporary literary journals from a diverse range of writers including Patrycja Humienik\, KB Brookins\, Kenzie Allen\, Hanif Abdurraqib\, and many others. We will also engage with their work via interviews/craft essays. We will then use techniques and inspiration from them to kickstart our writing process. With writing exercises and prompts\, students can expect to write at least one poem a week. There will be opportunities to receive written feedback on your work from your peers\, plus feedback from the instructor across the duration of the class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/reading-writing-contemporary-poetry/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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SUMMARY:Stop the Bleed – Save a Life
DESCRIPTION:Individuals with little or no medical training will learn how to use their hands to apply pressure to a wound\, pack a wound to control bleeding\, and how to correctly apply a tourniquet.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/stop-bleed-save-a-life/
LOCATION:Washington Metro Oasis at Macy’s Home Store\, 7125 Democracy Boulevard\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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SUMMARY:Fitness in the Parks with Urban Boxing Bethesda
DESCRIPTION:Join your favorite downtown Bethesda fitness studios for a series of FREE outdoor classes in Caroline Freeland Park!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/fitness-in-parks-with-urban-boxing-bethesda/
LOCATION:Caroline Freeland Urban Park\, 7200 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Posture - Pain Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Daniel Kraus\, DC\, for an interactive workshop on how posture impacts pain\, mobility\, and performance. Learn practical strategies to reduce discomfort\, improve movement\, and support long-term health.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/posture-pain-connection/
LOCATION:Nesfield Performance\, 7832 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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