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Burt the Dirt
2025-05-16 18:00 (America/New_York) | Woodmont Triangle, Corner of Norfolk & St. Elmo Avenues

Free Screening of "Ain't No Back to a Merry Go Round"
2025-05-16 18:30 - 21:00 | St. John’s Norwood, 6701 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815, United States
St. John’s Racial Justice and Equity Committee is excited to host a screening of the award-winning documentary, Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round, and a panel discussion with the filmmaker, Ilana Trachtman, and a local activist featured in the film.
Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round is the untold story of one of the first organized interracial civil rights protests in U.S. history when five black students partnered with local Jewish activists in protesting the segregation of Glen Echo Amusement Park.
The screening is free, but please register at eventbrite.com because we anticipate a full house.

Over My Head, I Hear Music in the Air: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Bernice Johnson Reagon
2025-05-16 20:00 - 22:00 | The Music Center at Strathmore
An Evening of Reflection and Congregation
Singers, scholars, poets, and creatives across the spectrum of life come together to celebrate the journey and work of Bernice Johnson Reagon. Curated by Toshi Reagon.

Green Living Fair
2025-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Bethesda Green’s Green Living Fair is a vibrant, family-friendly event celebrating sustainability, local leadership, and community action. The fair highlights local businesses, nonprofits, and makers that are advancing real solutions in clean energy, waste reduction, green living, and climate resilience.
Hosted at our downtown Bethesda space, the event features interactive exhibits, hands-on learning activities, sustainable product vendors, and MoCo Made products in partnership with the Montgomery County Food Council. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local change-makers, explore practical steps for greener living, and discover new ways to get involved in climate action right here in Montgomery County.
Whether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or just beginning your sustainability journey, the Green Living Fair offers inspiration, education, and community for all ages. Come be part of the movement—and help shape a more sustainable future for all.

Cat & Mouse Tales
2025-05-17 11:30 - 15:00, 2025-05-18 11:30 - 15:00, 2025-05-22 11:30 - 15:00, 2025-05-24 11:30 - 15:00, 2025-05-25 11:30 - 15:00, 2025-05-26 11:30 - 15:00 | The Puppet Co. Playhouse, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD, 20812, United States
This show will have kids squeaking with delight as they journey through several folktales featuring these furry friends, set to an early rock beat. Will the cat ever catch the mouse, or can these natural enemies ever be friends? Stories include “The Lion and the Mouse” (Aesop), “Why Siamese Cats Have a Kink in their Tales” (Thailand), and “Why Cats Chase Mice” (Myanmar)
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.

Circus Science with Gregory May
2025-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join knucklehead & silly scientist Gregory May on a tour of the science behind his circus skills, like juggling, globe walking, lasso spinning & other tricks! Grades Pre-K to Teen.

Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs, and camp chairs to the South Lawn of the Connie Morella Library (adjacent to Caroline Freedman Urban Park) and join professional knucklehead and silly scientist Gregory May for this OUTDOOR PROGRAM! As a former Ringling Brothers performer, science teacher, and Port Discovery educator, he uses juggling, rolling globe walking, plate spinning, and more to explore the circus world and the scientific principles that make it work: Newton’s Laws, Gyroscopic Motion, and Center of Gravity. Sponsored by FOLMC.

Cinema Art Bethesda: A World Apart
2025-05-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Screening of 2024 Italian comedy-drama. Free bagels, coffee, and tea. Discussion to follow.

Metro Move Fest
2025-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Metro Move Fest 2025 is where movement, community, and giving back come together!
Hosted by the Nesfield Performance Foundation in partnership with the Metro Bethesda Rotary, this one-of-a-kind festival on May 18, 2025 from 11-3pm, is designed to unite public, private, and nonprofit organizations to inspire people of all ages to move, connect, and give back. From competitive events like Last Man Standing, Bubble Ball Showdown, and the Speed & Sprint 200 to classic challenges like the 100m sprint, tug-of-war, fitness and yoga classes, there’s something for everyone. Nonprofits have the opportunity to raise funds by hosting activities and selling tickets, while businesses can showcase their support by participating as vendors, activity hosts, or volunteers.
More than just a festival, Metro Move Fest is a movement, creating an annual tradition of wellness, connection, and impact. Come move with us and help make Metro Move Fest 2025 an unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy!

Advocating for Yourself in the Hospital
2025-05-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Oasis at Macy’s Home Store, 7125 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Talking to doctors and navigating the health care system can be challenging. Gain insights from certified senior advisor Steve Lorberbaum for successfully advocating for yourself or loved one in the hospital. This discussion will help you be a strong advocate ready to support a friend or loved one. This class is sponsored by Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac.

Trivia Night @ Caddies on Cordell
2025-05-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
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!

B-CC English Conversation Club
2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:30 | B-CC Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814, 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.

Elikeh Afropop
2025-05-23 18:00 | Woodmont Triangle, Corner of Norfolk & St. Elmo Avenues

Downsizing Made Easy
2025-05-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Oasis at Macy’s Home Store, 7125 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
If you or someone you know is preparing for a big move or considering your next steps, learn about downsizing your home and so much more. Discover how to find a downsizing process that works for you, learn what to do with all your “stuff,” and explore beneficial resources for navigating the buying, selling, and moving experience. This class is sponsored by Capital Senior Solutions.

Mystery Book Club at Connie Morella Library
2025-05-27 18:30 - 19:30 | MD
Come join the Connie Morella Mystery book club! We will be reading mysteries, thrillers and whodunits together every month. This May, we will be discussing Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto.
When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body. Unfortunately, a dead body proves to be a lot more challenging to dispose of than one might anticipate, especially when it is inadvertently shipped in a cake cooler to the over-the-top billionaire wedding Meddy, her Ma, and aunties are working at an island resort on the California coastline. It’s the biggest job yet for the family wedding business –“Don’t leave your big day to chance, leave it to the Chans!”– and nothing, not even an unsavory corpse, will get in the way of her auntie’s perfect buttercream flowers.
But things go from inconvenient to downright torturous when Meddy’s great college love–and biggest heartbreak–makes a surprise appearance amid the wedding chaos. Is it possible to escape murder charges, charm her ex back into her life, and pull off a stunning wedding all in one weekend?
Copies of the book can be picked up at the front desk at the Connie Morella Library.

Poetry Reading with Subhaga Crystal Bacon, Brandel France de Bravo, and Jennifer Martelli
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:30 | The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD, 20815, United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes poets Subhaga Crystal Bacon, Brandel France de Bravo, and Jennifer Martelli for a reading from their latest collections.
FREE & open to the public. RSVP here.

King James at Round House Theatre
2025-05-28 - 2025-06-22 | Round House Theatre
At first glance, Shawn and Matt couldn’t be more different. However, when they discover they are both diehard Cleveland Cavaliers fans, they quickly form a close bond over their shared love of basketball—and the breathtaking talents of NBA star LeBron James. Over the course of many years, their relationship ebbs and flows with the fortunes of their beloved team. This witty and energetic comedy is a “wonderfully daring, imaginative, and compassionate” (The New York Times) celebration of the enduring power of sports fandom and unexpected friendships, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo). Learn More & Buy Tickets

Makers Market at the Square
2025-05-31 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Westbard Square, 5400 Westbard Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20816, United States
Join us with URBNmarket as we host our official grand opening celebration at Westbard Square. There will be market vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Invent the Future Expo
2025-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | KID Museum, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us on Sunday, June 1st for an inspiring day for the whole family! Celebrate the inventor in all of us student exhibitions, a drone obstacle course, skill building workshops, invention challenges, and so much more! Tickets are free, but registration is required.

Sara Goodman Confino Author Talk
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us for a reading by Sara Goodman Confino, author of four best-selling women’s fiction novels. The reading will be followed by book sales and signing.

Sara Goodman Confino is the author of four best-selling women’s fiction novels, including For the Love of Friends, Don’t Forget to Write and She’s Up to No Good. Her latest, Behind Every Good Man, has been called “Bold, empowering, and deliciously entertaining” by Jean Meltzer. Pam Jenoff has encouraged readers to “Run, do not walk, to sip and savor this smart-yet-funny cocktail of a novel.”
It’s a doozy of a bad day for Beverly Diamond when she catches her husband, Larry, in a compromising position with his secretary. What’s a DC suburban wife to do with a soon-to-be ex, two young kids, and no degree or financial support in 1962? Beat the louse at his own game, that’s what.
Larry runs the Maryland senatorial campaign for the incumbent candidate projected to win against his younger underdog opponent, Michael Landau. But Beverly has the pluck, political savvy, and sheer drive to push Landau’s campaign in a successful new direction, even if he already has a campaign manager who is less than pleased she has inserted herself into the race.
Now it’s rival against rival. She and Michael do make a great team…maybe in more ways than one. But with the election heating up, she needs to focus on one thing at a time. If Bev can convince Michael to go modern, pay attention to women’s issues, and learn how to dress himself properly, maybe she can show Larry exactly how much he has underestimated her their entire marriage―and make her own dreams come true in the process.
Sara Goodman Confino teaches English and journalism in Montgomery County. She will be joining us to read an excerpt from Behind Every Good Man, answer a few questions from readers, sign and sell books.

Pajama Storytime at Connie Morella
2025-06-04 18:30 - 19:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
An evening storytime where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 25-30-minute evening programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading.
Tickets required! Free tickets are available at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.
