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  • Fiction Book Club with Lauren D. Woods

    The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD, United States

    The Writer’s Center welcomes author Lauren D. Woods, to our monthly Fiction Book Club for a discussion of her most recent novel, The Great Grown-Up Game of Make-Believe, at The Writer’s Center! Zach is joined by Book Club Host, Hannah Grieco. We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or online directly...

  • Reading & Writing Contemporary Poetry

    Write new poems based on exciting new poetic voices! In 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,...

    $200 – $215
  • Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library

    Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
    Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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...

  • Straight No Chaser: Beach Bash

    The Music Center at Strathmore

    Straight No Chaser’s Beach Bash brings the season’s biggest hits to life in a witty, high-energy a cappella performance.

  • B-CC English Conversation Club

    B-CC English Conversation Club
    B-CC Regional Services Center 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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.

  • Tools for the End-of-Life Journey

    Washington Metro Oasis at Macy's Home Store 7125 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Participants are invited into a compassionate conversation about the inner experience of dying.

    $5
  • LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!

    LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!
    Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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! This program is for children ages 3 years old and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.

  • How to Write a Stand-Up Comedy Act

    How to Write a Stand-Up Comedy Act

    How do comedians come up with ideas? It all starts with finding the funny in your life and turning it into material. Learn 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...

    $200 – $215
  • Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and readings begin promptly at 7pm. Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read. Sponsored by Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry magazine. FREE...

  • Jesse & Joy El Despecho Tour

    The Music Center at Strathmore

    Soaring harmonies, heartfelt ballads, and chart-topping Latin pop hits.

  • Virtual Craft Chat with Poet Kay E. Bancroft

    Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Kay E. Bancroft to discuss their debut collection, Bloodroom. Kay is in conversation with Emily Holland, poet and editor of Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal. RSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and...

  • Intro to the Novel

    The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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...

    $395