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  • Writer GG Renee Hill Book Release

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

    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. FREE & open to the public. RSVP here. GG Renee Hill is an author whose books have helped thousands of people overcome the emotional obstacles keeping them from...

  • Nina Willner: The Boys in the Light

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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...

  • The Gothic Color Palette

    The Mansion at Strathmore

    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.

    $12
  • A Place to… Dance Festival

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

    A Place to… (APT) Dance Festival is a multi-day performance series highlighting local choreographers presenting new works in a variety of styles.

    $30
  • Burrito Pop-Up with Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich

    Burrito Pop-Up with Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich
    Marriott HQ 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland

    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...

  • My First Book Club

    Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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...

  • Tales of Yesterday – Historical Fiction Book Club

    Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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. "Born on a plantation in Charles City, Virginia, Pheby Brown was promised her freedom on her eighteenth birthday. Instead she finds herself...

  • Virtual Craft Chat with Memoirist Sara Kehaulani Goo

    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. RSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open...

  • Chris Palmer: Achieving a Good Death

    Wonderland Books 7920B Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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.

  • Burrito Pop-Up with Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich

    Burrito Pop-Up with Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich
    Marriott HQ 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland

    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...

  • Late Autumn Tai Chi Open House Via Zoom

    Sun & Moon Taiji One at Yong Studios 4916 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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)

  • “The Klan Whisperer” Discussion & Reading with Daryl Davis

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

    You may know Daryl Davis as a talented musician, but he is also renowned for his decades-long work engaging and transforming members of the Ku Klux Klan—work that began with a chance conversation in a country music bar. In his newly revised book, The Klan Whisperer, Daryl shares powerful stories and lessons from these encounters. Join...