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SUMMARY:Open Mic @ The Writer's Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nSign-up starts at 6:45pm\, and readings begin promptly at 7pm.\nLimited to 20 readers\, so arrive early if you plan to read.\n\nSponsored by Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry magazine. \nFREE and open to the public. Please note that we no longer offer advance sign-up.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/open-mic-writers-center-2/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
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SUMMARY:Escape the Library
DESCRIPTION:A short escape room for people who enjoy puzzle solving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour friend has been bitten by a zombie and it’s up to you to save them! Finish the cure in a rundown lab and rescue the world from zombie annihilation. \nWe’ll have four 45-minute sessions for people to take part in! Registration opens on October 20th and is first come first serve. Make sure to register for which time slot you would like to attend! Registration is required. You can also call the Connie Morella Library at (240) 777-0970 if you need help signing up. \nTime slots are: \n4:00-4:45 \n5:00-5:45 \n6:00-6:45 \n7:00-7:45 \nSessions will start promptly so please arrive on time.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/escape-library/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
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SUMMARY:Bethesda Row Trick or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly fun at our Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event on Bethesda Row!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-row-trick-or-treat/
LOCATION:Bethesda Row\, 7262 Woodmont Avenue\, Bethesda\, Maryland\, 20814
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat w/ Novelists Lacey N. Dunham & Laura Venita Green
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Halloween\, the Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of writing gothic and horror-adjacent fiction! Gothic fiction frequently blends realism with the otherworldly through the presence of doppelgangers\, ghosts\, the uncanny\, and atmospheric prose that elicits dread and unease. We’re joined by authors Lacey N. Dunham and Laura Venita Green for a discussion of their genre-blending debut novels. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern. \nWe encourage you to order the books from your local\, independent bookseller or online from Bookshop.org. \n\nThe Belles by Lacey N. Dunham\nSister Creatures by Laura Venita Green
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-w-novelists-lacey-n-dunham-laura-venita-green/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T200000
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SUMMARY:Mystery Mansion Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy our family-friendly haunted house\, our new crafting workshop\, and snap photos with our spooky characters. Great for ages 3 – 10 (plus their adults!).
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/mystery-mansion-adventure/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T030000
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SUMMARY:Ball-o-ween Costume Party
DESCRIPTION:DMV! \nBALL-O-WEEN IS HERE! THE BIGGEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY IN THE AREA AT THE HISTORIC BETHESDA THEATER ! \nJOIN US FOR A FRIGHT NIGHT FULL OF DANCING\, GREAT MUSIC\, FOOD\, AND SPECIAL GUESTS! \nHEADLINERS ADAMN KILLA AND FATHER \nSOUNDS BY \nDYLAN ALI STYLES BOND TYRA THE ZOMBIE STARDUST \nHOSTED BY \nBELOVED ILYCHINO
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/ball-o-ween-costume-party/
LOCATION:Bethesda Theater\, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T160000
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SUMMARY:Mystery Mansion Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy our family-friendly haunted house\, our new crafting workshop\, and snap photos with our spooky characters. Great for ages 3 – 10 (plus their adults!).
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/mystery-mansion-adventure/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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SUMMARY:Live Music Screening of Nosferatu
DESCRIPTION:An immersive viewing of Nosferatu (1922)\, accompanied by Strathmore’s very own AIR musicians.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/live-music-screening-of-nosferatu/
LOCATION:The Mansion at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T100000
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SUMMARY:Cinema Art Bethesda: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
DESCRIPTION:On an empty road in the middle of the night\, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them\, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family\, in filmmaker Rungano Nyoni’s surreal and vibrant reckoning with the lies we tell ourselves. \nFree coffee\, tea\, and bagels. Discussion to follow.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/cinema-art-bethesda-on-becoming-a-guinea-fowl/
LOCATION:Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema\, 7235 Woodmont Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T153000
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CREATED:20251003T154848Z
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SUMMARY:Surviving Homework for Teens & Parents: Strategies to Navigate Daily Homework Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Homework can turn home life into a battle zone! Benefit from practical tools and tips to help students keep up with the demands of school work. The Huntington Learning Center incorporates proven methods for achieving success to help students build confidence and achieve their potential. As students gain the tools they need to succeed in school\, they can avoid poor homework habits and better keep up with homework. Join us for this valuable presentation that can help both students and parents!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/surviving-homework-for-teens-parents-strategies-to-navigate-daily-homework-challenges/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181120Z
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SUMMARY:Burrito Pop-Up with Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich
DESCRIPTION:Come to MI Cafe at Marriott HQ during this pop up event to enjoy a true borderland burrito experience\, featuring homemade flour tortillas\, house-made salsas\, and chunky guacamole. The selection will include burritos filled with chile relleno\, beef barbacoa\, braised chicken\, and breakfast options such as egg\, bacon\, and jalapeño hash\, along with sides like guajillo rice\, chili-refried beans\, agua frescas\, and tres leches cake. Jinich is expected to be in the kitchen daily and will host a cookbook signing on November 4. \nPati Jinich is a Mexican-born chef\, television host\, and author recognized for her Emmy-nominated and James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table and La Frontera with Pati Jinich. She also serves as the resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/burrito-pop-up-with-celebrity-chef-pati-jinich/2025-11-03/
LOCATION:Marriott HQ\, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, Maryland\, 20814
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20251022T181120Z
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SUMMARY:Burrito Pop-Up with Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich
DESCRIPTION:Come to MI Cafe at Marriott HQ during this pop up event to enjoy a true borderland burrito experience\, featuring homemade flour tortillas\, house-made salsas\, and chunky guacamole. The selection will include burritos filled with chile relleno\, beef barbacoa\, braised chicken\, and breakfast options such as egg\, bacon\, and jalapeño hash\, along with sides like guajillo rice\, chili-refried beans\, agua frescas\, and tres leches cake. Jinich is expected to be in the kitchen daily and will host a cookbook signing on November 4. \nPati Jinich is a Mexican-born chef\, television host\, and author recognized for her Emmy-nominated and James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table and La Frontera with Pati Jinich. She also serves as the resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/burrito-pop-up-with-celebrity-chef-pati-jinich/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Marriott HQ\, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, Maryland\, 20814
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T120000
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CREATED:20250815T171340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T171340Z
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
DESCRIPTION:Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books\, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities\, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with children.  ​ \nSpace is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes before the program. Toddler Storytime occurs at 10:30 and 11:15.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/toddler-storytime-at-connie-morella-library/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20251022T205401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T205401Z
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SUMMARY:Robin Fields Memorial Concert
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun and heartwarming concert filled with songs about peace of mind\, peace in the world\, pieces of our hearts.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/robin-fields-memorial-concert/
LOCATION:Oasis at Macy’s Home Store\, 7125 Democracy Boulevard\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20251003T155709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T155709Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Goldberg Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading from author Paul Goldberg\, followed by a Q&A\, book sales and signing. \nPaul Goldberg’s most recent novel\, The Dissident\, was shortlisted for the 2024 Wingate Literary Prize. He is the author of the novels The Yid\, which was a finalist for the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature and the National Jewish Book Award’s Goldberg Prize for Debut Fiction\, and The Château. \nCheck out Paul Goldberg’s books here! \nA book sale and signing will follow the reading.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/paul-goldberg-author-talk/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20250318T192758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T192758Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night @ Caddies on Cordell
DESCRIPTION:Come to Caddies on Cordell every Tuesday at 7:30 PM for Trivia Night. It’s free to play\, and there are gift card prizes for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place teams. Enjoy Happy Hour prices from 3-10 PM\, and half off pizza all day long!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/trivia-night-caddies-on-cordell/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20251022T181120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181120Z
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SUMMARY:Burrito Pop-Up with Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich
DESCRIPTION:Come to MI Cafe at Marriott HQ during this pop up event to enjoy a true borderland burrito experience\, featuring homemade flour tortillas\, house-made salsas\, and chunky guacamole. The selection will include burritos filled with chile relleno\, beef barbacoa\, braised chicken\, and breakfast options such as egg\, bacon\, and jalapeño hash\, along with sides like guajillo rice\, chili-refried beans\, agua frescas\, and tres leches cake. Jinich is expected to be in the kitchen daily and will host a cookbook signing on November 4. \nPati Jinich is a Mexican-born chef\, television host\, and author recognized for her Emmy-nominated and James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table and La Frontera with Pati Jinich. She also serves as the resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/burrito-pop-up-with-celebrity-chef-pati-jinich/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Marriott HQ\, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, Maryland\, 20814
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20251023T135626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T135626Z
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SUMMARY:Planning Ahead for Healthcare Decisions
DESCRIPTION:The instructor will review your healthcare responsibilities and the aspects you should consider now to improve your quality of life and manage your healthcare as you age. Focus will be given to the documentation required to ensure you receive the care you prefer\, such as healthcare power of attorney\, advance directive\, MOLST\, etc. She will also discuss how and where this documentation should be stored or saved for efficient access.  This class is sponsored by Sunrise of Montgomery Village.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/planning-ahead-for-healthcare-decisions/
LOCATION:Oasis at Macy’s Home Store\, 7125 Democracy Boulevard\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-4/2025-11-05/
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:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20251015T154854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T154854Z
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SUMMARY:Writer GG Renee Hill Book Release
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes writer and long time instructor\, GG Renee Hill for a reading from her new publication\, Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP here. \nGG Renee Hill is an author whose books have helped thousands of people overcome the emotional obstacles keeping them from living fully expressed lives. GG’s recent releases include two guided journals published through Rockridge Press\, Self-Care Check-In: A Guided Journal to Build Healthy Habits and Devote Time to You and A Year of Self-Reflection: 365 Days of Guided Prompts to Slow Down\, Tune In\, and Grow. GG is a creative coach and founder of the Inner Story Writing Circle\, a membership community for writers and creatives seeking guidance\, support\, and tools for the heart-centered work of writing about their lives.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/writer-gg-renee-hill-book-release/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20251103T163955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T163955Z
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SUMMARY:Nina Willner: The Boys in the Light
DESCRIPTION:Nina Willner discusses her narrative nonfiction book\, The Boys in the Light\, that follows the parallel journeys of Company D and Eddie Willner\, the author’s father\, as they are caught up on two sides of World War II. In conversation with Rabbi Eliana Fischel. This event is part of the “Wednesdays at Wonderland” series in partnership with Washington Hebrew Congregation and the Jewish Book Council.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/nina-willner-boys-in-light/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20250924T175130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T175130Z
UID:10000663-1762371000-1762376400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:The Gothic Color Palette
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Mansion’s mausoleum of dearly departed painters with professional artist Glen Kessler of Compass Atelier. In this chilling lecture\, Kessler reveals his top five scariest artworks of the Western canon\, sharing eerie backstories and exploring artistic techniques that conjure a truly macabre mood.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/gothic-color-palette/
LOCATION:The Mansion at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20250924T175454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T175454Z
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SUMMARY:A Place to... Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Place to… (APT) Dance Festival is a multi-day performance series highlighting local choreographers presenting new works in a variety of styles.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/a-place-to-dance-festival/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20251022T181120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T181120Z
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SUMMARY:Burrito Pop-Up with Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich
DESCRIPTION:Come to MI Cafe at Marriott HQ during this pop up event to enjoy a true borderland burrito experience\, featuring homemade flour tortillas\, house-made salsas\, and chunky guacamole. The selection will include burritos filled with chile relleno\, beef barbacoa\, braised chicken\, and breakfast options such as egg\, bacon\, and jalapeño hash\, along with sides like guajillo rice\, chili-refried beans\, agua frescas\, and tres leches cake. Jinich is expected to be in the kitchen daily and will host a cookbook signing on November 4. \nPati Jinich is a Mexican-born chef\, television host\, and author recognized for her Emmy-nominated and James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table and La Frontera with Pati Jinich. She also serves as the resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/burrito-pop-up-with-celebrity-chef-pati-jinich/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Marriott HQ\, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, Maryland\, 20814
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T171500
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20251003T155906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T155906Z
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SUMMARY:My First Book Club
DESCRIPTION:My First Book Club is a reading program designed to provide students in grades K-1 a unique opportunity to improve literacy and language arts skills through group reading\, discussion\, and related activities. Participants should be attending kindergarten or first grade\, or the equivalent\, but do not need to know how to read independently yet. This program does not teach kids how to read but rather serves as a fun and interactive way for beginning readers to practice reading aloud\, listening to others read\, and talking about stories and characters and language arts concepts\, such as theme and setting. \nEach session will focus on 1-2 short books with related discussion\, activities\, games\, and/or crafts. You do not need to read the book(s) ahead of time! Copies of the books will be provided by the library at the event\, and everyone will have the choice to volunteer to read aloud\, including adult caregivers and the librarians. Questions and discussion topics will be carefully structured to promote skills such as reading comprehension\, word recognition\, pronunciation\, and vocabulary-building.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/my-first-book-club/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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SUMMARY:Tales of Yesterday - Historical Fiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time with our historical fiction book club! From political intrigue to daring romances\, every month we visit a different period in time. Join us this November for Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. \n“Born on a plantation in Charles City\, Virginia\, Pheby Brown was promised her freedom on her eighteenth birthday. Instead she finds herself thrust into the bowels of slavery at the infamous Devil’s Half-Acre\, a jail where slaves are broken\, tortured\, and sold every day. Forced to become the mistress of the brutal man who owns the jail\, Pheby’s survival lies in outwitting him–even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.” — adapted from jacket \nCopies of the book can be picked up at the front desk at the Connie Morella Library\, or you can borrow a digital copy from our online collection here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/tales-of-yesterday-historical-fiction-book-club/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Memoirist Sara Kehaulani Goo
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of writing! We’re joined by author Sara Kehaulani Goo for a discussion of her new memoir\, Kuleana. Sara is in conversation with Amy Freeman\, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from Bookshop.org »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-memoirist-sara-kehaulani-goo/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Writer's Center":MAILTO:info@writer.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
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SUMMARY:Chris Palmer: Achieving a Good Death
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and important discussion with local author Chris Palmer\, who will talk about his book Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life that provides readers with the knowledge and skills to help achieve a peaceful\, gentle\, and dignified death.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/chris-palmer-achieving-a-good-death/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153000
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SUMMARY:Burrito Pop-Up with Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich
DESCRIPTION:Come to MI Cafe at Marriott HQ during this pop up event to enjoy a true borderland burrito experience\, featuring homemade flour tortillas\, house-made salsas\, and chunky guacamole. The selection will include burritos filled with chile relleno\, beef barbacoa\, braised chicken\, and breakfast options such as egg\, bacon\, and jalapeño hash\, along with sides like guajillo rice\, chili-refried beans\, agua frescas\, and tres leches cake. Jinich is expected to be in the kitchen daily and will host a cookbook signing on November 4. \nPati Jinich is a Mexican-born chef\, television host\, and author recognized for her Emmy-nominated and James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table and La Frontera with Pati Jinich. She also serves as the resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/burrito-pop-up-with-celebrity-chef-pati-jinich/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Marriott HQ\, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, Maryland\, 20814
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
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SUMMARY:Late Autumn Tai Chi Open House Via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:De-stress\, boost natural immunity\, increase fitness through low-impact exercise! No prior experience necessary. FREE but RSVP required via e-mail (SunAndMoonTaijiOne@gmail.com)
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/late-autumn-tai-chi-open-house-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Sun & Moon Taiji One at Yong Studios\, 4916 Fairmont Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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