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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/2025-12-30/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T110000
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve at Tommy Joe's
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the New Year with us and join us on New Year’s Eve! \n11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/new-years-eve-at-tommy-joes/
LOCATION:Tommy Joe’s Bethesda\, 7940 Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T205856Z
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SUMMARY:LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!
DESCRIPTION:Each Wednesday\, join us in the meeting room from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO and Duplos! We supply the LEGO and Duplo pieces\, and you supply the imagination! \nThis program is for children ages 3 years old and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/lego-construction-duplo-too-2/2025-12-31/
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:20251231T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251211T202241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T202241Z
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SUMMARY:New Years Eve with Raheem Devaughn
DESCRIPTION:EARLY SHOW \nDinner & Doors 4:00pm \nShowtime 6:00pm \n\nLATE SHOW \nDinner & Doors 8:00pm \nShowtime 10:00pm \n\n* Please Note:\nThe Early Show runs from 6–8 PM and is a separate event from the midnight celebration. It does not include the countdown\, and the theater will reset immediately afterward for the Late Show.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/new-years-eve-with-raheem-devaughn/
LOCATION:Bethesda Theater\, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251211T202505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T202505Z
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SUMMARY:Waverly Street Gallery Annual Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:Visit Waverly Street Gallery for the Annual Holiday Show by Waverly Street artists!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/waverly-street-gallery-annual-holiday-show/2026-01-02/
LOCATION:Waverly Street Gallery\, 4600 East West Highway\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T180000
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CREATED:20251211T202505Z
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SUMMARY:Waverly Street Gallery Annual Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:Visit Waverly Street Gallery for the Annual Holiday Show by Waverly Street artists!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/waverly-street-gallery-annual-holiday-show/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Waverly Street Gallery\, 4600 East West Highway\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251104T171504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T171504Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:BUP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
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/2026-01-06/
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:20260106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
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/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
UID:10000695-1767783600-1767787200@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-4/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251212T205856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T205856Z
UID:10000420-1767801600-1767805200@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!
DESCRIPTION:Each Wednesday\, join us in the meeting room from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO and Duplos! We supply the LEGO and Duplo pieces\, and you supply the imagination! \nThis program is for children ages 3 years old and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/lego-construction-duplo-too-2/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251211T202738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T202738Z
UID:10001604-1767898800-1767902400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Novelist Marisa Kashino
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Marisa Kashino for a discussion of her new novel\, Best Offer Wins. Marisa 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-novelist-marisa-kashino/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251104T171615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T171615Z
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/
CATEGORIES:BUP
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20260115T145042Z
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20260107T164905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164905Z
UID:10001623-1768125600-1768134600@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Cinema Art Bethesda: The Sea
DESCRIPTION:Screening of 2025 Israeli film in Hebrew and Arabic. Free bagels\, coffee\, and tea. Discussion to follow.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/cinema-art-bethesda-sea/
LOCATION:Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema\, 7235 Woodmont Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251211T202838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T202838Z
UID:10001605-1768140000-1768149000@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:End of Season Celebration Reading!
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder who else is taking classes at The Writer’s Center? Want the chance to hear the work being made in other classes? Meet with Instructors of the coming season’s courses? \nWe invite you to attend our first ever End of Season Celebration\, a time to meet and hear work from the participants from the numerous workshops we’ve hosted for the past four months. \nThis in-person event will gather the community of writers and instructors of the past four months to showcase work generated\, revised\, and inspired by the workshops held this season. Following this showcase\, there will be a reception to meet fellow workshop participants and instructors. \nWe hope to see you\, at the Center\, in celebration of our wonderful community.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/end-of-season-celebration-reading/
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:20260113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20250815T171340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T171340Z
UID:10000554-1768300200-1768305600@www.bethesda.org
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/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20250318T192758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T192758Z
UID:10000269-1768332600-1768339800@www.bethesda.org
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/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
UID:10000696-1768388400-1768392000@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-4/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251212T205856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T205856Z
UID:10000421-1768406400-1768410000@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!
DESCRIPTION:Each Wednesday\, join us in the meeting room from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO and Duplos! We supply the LEGO and Duplo pieces\, and you supply the imagination! \nThis program is for children ages 3 years old and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/lego-construction-duplo-too-2/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20260107T180550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180550Z
UID:10001629-1768410000-1768415400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Networking Night at Caddies on Cordell
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy meaningful connections\, inspiring stories\, and great conversations with professionals and local business owners.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/networking-night-at-caddies-on-cordell/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251211T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T203010Z
UID:10001606-1768503600-1768507200@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Poet Ally Ang
DESCRIPTION:Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Ally Ang to discuss their debut collection\, Let the Moon Wobble. Ally is in conversation with Emily Holland\, poet and editor of Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry journal. \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 the publisher »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-poet-ally-ang/
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:20260117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251211T203143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T203143Z
UID:10001607-1768658400-1768663800@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Novelist Nancy Garruba in Conversation w/ Katherine Gekker
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes novelist Nancy Garruba for a reading and discussion of her debut novel\, The Vanishing of Rose B. Nancy is in conversation with Katherine Gekker. FREE & open to the public. RSVP here. \nAbout The Vanishing of Rose B. \nRose B. defied mid-century expectations of what a woman could be and do. Not only a devoted wife and mother\, and one never to be seen without gloves and a hat\, she was the family’s main breadwinner. Exemplary\, indeed—although in private\, Rose suffered her charismatic\, volatile husband’s abuse\, abuse witnessed by their twin daughters\, Claire and Frances. Frances urged Rose to divorce\, Claire played mediator\, and Rose persevered\, determined to preserve her family\, even if at cost to herself. But a violent incident one spring evening would upset Rose’s plan and propel Frances to a life far from her parents and sister. \nDecades later\, Claire’s a reclusive high school art teacher who creates beautiful photographs but never exhibits. Frances is an architect in Los Angeles. Rose has died\, and Frances has flown home to help Claire sort through their mother’s clothes. Claire\, insisting that Frances is their mother’s mirror image\, one that she must capture\, asks Frances to pose for her as Rose\, dressed in Rose’s clothes. Frances\, wanting to force a discussion of that long-ago violent spring evening\, agrees\, but on one condition: She’ll tell stories as she poses\, stories about Rose. Told in two voices—that of the dynamic\, conflicted Frances and the tender\, diffident Claire\, who has her own stories about Rose—The Vanishing of Rose B. explores the difficulties mothers and daughters encounter in defining themselves within the world and against each other.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/novelist-nancy-garruba-in-conversation-w-katherine-gekker/
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:20260120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20250815T171340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T171340Z
UID:10000555-1768905000-1768910400@www.bethesda.org
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/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151848
CREATED:20251211T203404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T203404Z
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SUMMARY:Eric Lichtblau Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes author Eric Lichtblau for a reading from his new novel\, American Reich: A Murder in Orange County\, Neo-Nazis\, and a New Age of Hate. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP here. \n\nEric Lichtblau is a Washington author and investigative journalist and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. His latest non-fiction book\,  American Reich: A Murder in Orange County\, Neo-Nazis\, and a New Age of Hate\, is being released in January\, and he has written three previous books: the New York Times best-seller The Nazis Next Door\, as well Bush’s Law\, and Return to the Reich. He was a Washington reporter for the New York Times for fifteen years\, where he earned two Pulitzer Prizes\, and for the Los Angeles Times for fifteen years before that\, and he has also written for The New Yorker\, TIME Magazine and other publications. He has been a frequent guest on NPR\, MSNBC\, C-SPAN\, and other networks\, as well as a speaker at many universities and institutions\, and a teacher in writing and journalism at Georgetown\, UCLA\, the Writer’s Center in Bethesda\, Md.\, and elsewhere.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/eric-lichtblau-book-launch/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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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/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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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-4/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T170000
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SUMMARY:LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!
DESCRIPTION:Each Wednesday\, join us in the meeting room from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO and Duplos! We supply the LEGO and Duplo pieces\, and you supply the imagination! \nThis program is for children ages 3 years old and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/lego-construction-duplo-too-2/2026-01-21/
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:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T203000
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SUMMARY:Researching for Creativity: Practical tips of DC-Area writers\, from the1930s and Now
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes Kim Roberts\, David Nicholson\, and David Taylor for a conversation and practical creative exercises on how to research in your writing. This event will also include examples of local resources. \n\nAbout the Event \nHow can real-world research foster your creative work and thinking? In connection with The People’s Recorder podcast\, this conversation with three DMV writers starts from the experiences of writers in a Depression-era cultural experiment\, the Federal Writers’ Project. And it comes up to now with views from writers today about how research and interviews feed their own creative work. \nAs heard in the People’s Recorder podcast\, many emerging writers in the 1930s found their voices in community with peers on a government project intended to put people to work documenting American life and history. Young writers — including some who later grew to prominence including Margaret Walker\, Tillie Olsen\, Richard Wright\, Ralph Ellison and John Cheever — honed skills in archival research\, oral history interviews\, and street-level research. Those skills also helped in shaping their distinctive voices in poetry\, novels and nonfiction.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/researching-for-creativity-practical-tips-of-dc-area-writers-from-the1930s-and-now/
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:20260126T190000
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Book Club at Wonderland Books
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Fiction Book Club is led by Robin Altice\, and highlights historical fiction set in and aound the DMV. Robin has also planned field trips to destinations in the books\, which she will lead in tandem with the discussion meetings at Wonderland. The Historical Fiction club meets once a month on Mondays\, with the next meeting on January 26th at 7PM to discuss The Women of Arlington Hall by Jane Healey\, with a field trip tie-in at the International Spy Museum at a later date. \nTo join this club\, email Robin Altice at historicbookclub@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/historical-fiction-book-club-at-wonderland-books/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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