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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour
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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:20261004T160000
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SUMMARY:Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
DESCRIPTION:Comedic chaos ensues as the veteran improv duo build unscripted sketches and songs entirely from audience suggestions.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/colin-mochrie-brad-sherwood/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T110000
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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SUMMARY:Caregiving for Aging Parents
DESCRIPTION:If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities\, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/caregiving-for-aging-parents/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Mansion: Raul Midón
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter combines jazz and Latin influences in a rich\, soulful performance powered by voice and guitar. There will be a second show at 7pm.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/music-in-mansion-raul-midon/
LOCATION:The Mansion at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T110000
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DTSTAMP:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T110000
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SUMMARY:Caregiving for Aging Parents
DESCRIPTION:If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities\, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/caregiving-for-aging-parents/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Mansion: Poiesis Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning string ensemble comprising compelling young voices in classical music\, expanding the boundaries of the string quartet tradition.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/music-in-mansion-poiesis-quartet/
LOCATION:The Mansion at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:Gravity & Other Myths
DESCRIPTION:Elite acrobatics highlight the discipline\, trust\, and collective effort behind contemporary circus.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/gravity-other-myths/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS
DESCRIPTION:Elite acrobatics highlight the discipline\, trust\, and collective effort behind contemporary circus.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/gravity-other-myths-2/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T160000
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SUMMARY:Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-winning American banjoist and Chinese guzheng master fuse Appalachian old-time music and Chinese folk songs into a shared musical collaboration. Second show at 7pm.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/wu-fei-abigail-washburn/
LOCATION:The Mansion at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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SUMMARY:Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:A milestone concert highlighting Afro-Cuban jazz shaped through decades of work\, from Irakere to recent work with the Royal Quartet.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/chucho-valdes-85th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20250930T182144Z
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
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UID:10000736-1792580400-1792584000@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T195208Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiving for Aging Parents
DESCRIPTION:If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities\, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/caregiving-for-aging-parents/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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SUMMARY:Somerset Back to School Classic Race
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Somerset Elementary Back-to-School Classic\, in Chevy Chase\, MD – 8K and family/pet friendly 2K! Proceeds from the race will support the Somerset PTA. 8k race will start at 9:00 AM. 2k race will start at 9:30 AM. $43.40 for adults\, $25 for kids 18 and under – t-shirt included!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/somerset-back-to-school-classic-race/
LOCATION:Somerset Elementary School\, 5811 Warwick Place\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T200000
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Alton Brown
DESCRIPTION:A scaled-back live show combining culinary demonstrations\, food science\, and storytelling\, delivered with signature humor.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/an-evening-of-alton-brown/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000
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DTSTAMP:20250930T182144Z
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260825T195208Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiving for Aging Parents
DESCRIPTION:If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities\, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/caregiving-for-aging-parents/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
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DTSTAMP:20260622T154855Z
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SUMMARY:Afro-Cuban All Stars
DESCRIPTION:A multigenerational ensemble performs Cuban son\, bolero\, and dance styles rooted in the island’s mid-20th-century golden age.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/afro-cuban-all-stars/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T154429Z
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SUMMARY:Coco Live-to-Film Concert
DESCRIPTION:A full film screening with live orchestral performance by Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/coco-live-to-film-concert/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T160000
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SUMMARY:Coco Live-to-Film Concert
DESCRIPTION:A full film screening with live orchestral performance by Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/coco-live-to-film-concert/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T180000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Mansion: Maryna Krut
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Ukrainian folk music performance blending traditional bandura\, expressive vocals\, jazz elements\, and cultural storytelling. Second show at 7pm.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/music-in-mansion-maryna-krut/
LOCATION:The Mansion at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T110000
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SUMMARY:Caregiving for Aging Parents
DESCRIPTION:If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities\, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/caregiving-for-aging-parents/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260807T184823Z
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SUMMARY:Tapestry Vocal Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Vocal ensemble champions women’s voices through history\, bringing together old and new perspectives on women’s lives\, hopes\, and dreams.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/tapestry-vocal-ensemble/
LOCATION:The Mansion at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T161203Z
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SUMMARY:Alex Edelman: What Are You Going to Do
DESCRIPTION:Emmy & Tony Award-winning writer and comedian merges relatable stories with stand-up comedy exploring identity\, family\, culture\, and everyday modern absurdities.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/alex-edelman-what-are-you-going-to-do/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260622T155100Z
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SUMMARY:Las Migas
DESCRIPTION:Spanish flamenco traditions meet pop\, hip-hop\, and global influences in a performance shaped by regional roots and a contemporary perspective.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/las-migas/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260622T155407Z
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SUMMARY:American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
DESCRIPTION:Ballet’s next generation of stars and soloists perform excerpts from the canon alongside inventive contemporary pieces.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/american-ballet-theatre-studio-company/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T195208Z
CREATED:20260825T195208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T195208Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiving for Aging Parents
DESCRIPTION:If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities\, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/caregiving-for-aging-parents/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T195208Z
CREATED:20260825T195208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T195208Z
UID:10002108-1794999600-1795003200@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Caregiving for Aging Parents
DESCRIPTION:If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities\, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/caregiving-for-aging-parents/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T230000
DTSTAMP:20260622T155905Z
CREATED:20260622T155905Z
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SUMMARY:Terence Blanchard + Ravi Coltrane
DESCRIPTION:Improvisation and reinterpretation shape this centennial tribute honoring the enduring influence of Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/terence-blanchard-ravi-coltrane/
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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