French school student exhibit and website "Footsteps Toward Freedom: Honoring Local Lives" at the Josiah Henson Museum. The exhibit, opening on June 4, will be available for viewing through Sept, 2026. Museum open Fridays to Sundays.
$5 – $7
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3 events,We all think we know the Big Bad Wolf from the classic fairytales, but what if it’s the same Wolf in both stories? What if the Wolf isn’t so big or so bad? Run time 45 minutes. Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30am; Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am & 2:30pm.
$16 – $18
TOWN HALL ART GALLERY EXHIBIT Val Lewton (1937-2015) “To paint is to see”, August 31, 2026, through January 8, 2027 By Barbara Zeughauser – Town Hall Art Gallery Curator The Somerset Town Hall Art Gallery is honored to present a special exhibition of artist Val Lewton’s work, sponsored by his wife, Claudia Minicozzi. Well known in... |
4 events,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... |
5 events,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... Gather for interactive stories designed to spark imagination, support language development, and nurture a love of books! 30-minute sessions with rotating languages. Check our calendar for more details!
$16
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5 events,Gather for interactive stories designed to spark imagination, support language development, and nurture a love of books! 30-minute sessions with rotating languages. Check our calendar for more details!
$16
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7 events,Gather for interactive stories designed to spark imagination, support language development, and nurture a love of books! 30-minute sessions with rotating languages. Check our calendar for more details!
$16
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De-stress, boost natural immunity, increase fitness through low-impact exercise! No prior experience necessary. |
6 events,Gather for interactive stories designed to spark imagination, support language development, and nurture a love of books! 30-minute sessions with rotating languages. Check our calendar for more details!
$16
MAA's Paint the Town Art Exhibit & Sale; 500 original artworks and prints/cards by local artists for sale, demonstrations and a Plein Art paint out for adults and children. Free... |
6 events,Gather for interactive stories designed to spark imagination, support language development, and nurture a love of books! 30-minute sessions with rotating languages. Check our calendar for more details!
$16
MAA's Paint the Town Art Exhibit & Sale; 500 original artworks and prints/cards by local artists for sale, demonstrations and a Plein Art paint out for adults and children. Free and open to the public. |
5 events,MAA's Paint the Town Art Exhibit & Sale; 500 original artworks and prints/cards by local artists for sale, demonstrations and a Plein Art paint out for adults and children. Free... |
5 events,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... |
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EC Poetry and Prose, The Writer’s Center, Poet Lore, and Poetry x Hunger are partnering to raise funds in honor of Hunger Action Month! Each September, Hunger Action Month unites millions to raise awareness... 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... Gather for interactive stories designed to spark imagination, support language development, and nurture a love of books! 30-minute sessions with rotating languages. Check our calendar for more details!
$16
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7 events,
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This casual meet-and-greet is the perfect chance to get to know fellow members, ask questions, and learn more about what Oasis has to offer.
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The Inner Loop and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by Hasan Dudar, author of the short story collection Carryout. Hasan is... Thursdays at 7pm before NFL! Dropping Beats, Not Balls! Name that tune, get bingo, win prizes! Happy Hour till 8pm! |
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Join us as we welcome children's book authors Karen Leggett and Carrie Maslen, who will read their picture books ZamZam and Baking Bread with Jiddo in honor of National Grandparents Day the following day. Both stories feature loving relationships between grandparents and grandchildren. Children (and grandparents) of all ages are welcome! Join nearly 200 leading artists as they turn Bethesda Row into an outdoor fine art gallery.
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Come spend a relaxing Mid-Autumn Crafter-noon with Kin & Tsugi Craft Club! First, create your own realistic mooncake-shaped pillar candle from start to finish. Then construct your own personalized paper lantern table lamp! $49/workshop; $85 for both; Buy 3 get 1 free! |
8 events,Join nearly 200 leading artists as they turn Bethesda Row into an outdoor fine art gallery.
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Submit your Work for a Cause! Each autumn, thousands of lit mags and journals open their portals/queues/websites to read your work. We know that submitting on your own can be a slog, so let’s get it done, together! The Writer’s Center is hosting our first ever Submit-o-thon, a marathon-like afternoon where you commit to...
$40 – $50
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The Somerset Town Hall Art Gallery is honored to present a special exhibition of artist Val Lewton’s work, sponsored by his wife, Claudia Minicozzi. The exhibit runs from August 31 through January 8. The official opening reception is Sunday, September 13, 3 - 6pm. |
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The Romantasy Book Club will discuss Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, the first book in a series that follows a brilliant but reclusive professor who travels to a remote...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers Luther Jett and Julia Kolchinsky. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live on classical guitar. The... |
7 events,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...
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Join us for an evening with author and Maryland State Delegate representing Montgomery County, Lily Qi, who will discuss her new memoir, Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland, about... Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM Free to play! Gift Card Prizes 1st – $40 2nd – $25 3rd – $15 Happy Hour 3-10 PM | 1/2 off pizza all day! |
7 events,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... If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
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Axios D.C. reporter Mimi Montgomery will discuss her new dog-centric murder mystery novel, Murder Bites, with Alisha Ramos, author of the Downtime Substack. This offsite event, "Books & Barks," is a special meeting of the Axios... |
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Join us for your pup's favorite party - Yappy Hour! Dogs can run and play in our pop-up dog park while humans can snack on food and drinks from downtown...
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Author Michelle Brafman discusses her latest novel, Draw Near to Me, the sequel to Swimming with Ghosts, about the discovery of a devastating secret that brings a family to the brink of collapse and...
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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Bret Anthony Johnston for a discussion of his new collection, Encounters with Unexpected Animals.... |
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7 events,
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Local children's author Jessie Atkin will share her latest book, Oodles of Noodles: A Counting Book, a silly, tongue-twisting food and animal adventure in which each animal is paired with a favorite food and a unit of measurement until all plates are clean and every tummy is full. Perfect for toddlers, but all children are welcome!
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IMD and Unity Dance & Movement are joining communities nationwide in celebrating National Dance Day with an accessible afternoon of movement, dance, and community in Bethesda.
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The Writer’s Center welcomes writer and longtime Johns Hopkins professor Mark Farrington for a reading from his new novel LOSS OF LIFE and discussion of fiction techniques with former student and author Michelle Brafman.... |
8 events,
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Screening of award-winning film by Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro. Free bagels, coffee, and tea. Discussion to follow.
$15
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Join us on Sunday, September 20th from 12–3 PM for an afternoon of food, prizes, and appreciation for the clients, friends, and family who've been part of our first year. Whether you've been with us since day one or you're a friend of a member checking us out for the first time, this event is...
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Author Dara Levan will be in the store to sign copies of her new novel, Shaken to the Core, an uplifting story of hope amid heartbreak that explores motherhood, chosen family, and “how love, even in its absence, continues to transform us.” |
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The Mystery/Thriller Book Club will meet to discuss the novel Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino, a darkly humorous thriller and an exploration of class, ambition, and the modern housing crisis that asks: how far would you go for the house of your dreams? All are welcome! Please visit the Book Clubs page for sign-up information. |
5 events,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... Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM Free to play! Gift Card Prizes 1st – $40 2nd – $25 3rd – $15 Happy Hour 3-10 PM | 1/2 off pizza all day! |
7 events,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. If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
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We're thrilled to welcome journalist and author Paul Taylor for a discussion of his latest book, This Is Getting Old: Two Boomers and Their Generation at Dusk, that blends memoir with cultural and political insight and offers a thoughtful and ultimately hopeful reflection on love, legacy, and the country we pass on to those who follow. |
6 events,
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Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Aldo Amparán to discuss their new collection, THE HOUSE HAS TEETH. Aldo is in...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes contributors to Amsterdam Quarterly for a reading and open mic in celebration of the latest issue. Readers include Claudia Gary, Bari Lynn Hein, and AQ editor Bryan R.... Thursdays at 7pm before NFL! Dropping Beats, Not Balls! Name that tune, get bingo, win prizes! Happy Hour till 8pm! |
5 events,Body Language is a solo theatrical piece exploring life inside a misunderstood body. Comedian Jenny Napolitano uses humor to make the invisible visible and invites audiences to reflect on their...
$32.02
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B-CC Centennial: The Night Out Community Celebration. $50 (young alumni & B-CC staff), $75 general, $130 per couple; see ticket link for details. |
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Create a faux stained-glass design at Coffee Republic Bethesda. Your $35 ticket includes a pre-etched 5 × 7 acrylic panel, materials, one beverage and shared pastries. No experience needed. Use code MOCO5 for $5 off.
$35
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Andy Shea – I AM NOT SAM B*TCH: An Heiress’ Tale of Family Greed, Broken Trust, and Personal Triumph
Andy Shea – I AM NOT SAM B*TCH: An Heiress’ Tale of Family Greed, Broken Trust, and Personal Triumph
Author Andy Shea will be in the store to sign copies of his book, I AM NOT SAM B*TCH: An Heiress' Tale of Family Greed, Broken Trust and Personal Triumph. Based...
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The Writer’s Center and Tintas DC presents a FREE, informative, and inspiring symposium exploring Latine heritage in literature and popular culture. The event will feature free creative writing workshops followed by a panel discussion with featured writers Dahlia Aguilar, Raffi “DJ Raffi” Umanzo, and María Amelia Viteri. The symposium concludes with a reception for all attendees. All events are FREE and... Body Language is a solo theatrical piece exploring life inside a misunderstood body. Comedian Jenny Napolitano uses humor to make the invisible visible and invites audiences to reflect on their...
$32.02
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The Sci Fi Book Club will meet to discuss the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novel, Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, the epic story of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet.... |
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The Historical Fiction Book Club will discuss the bestseller, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki, an intimate portrait of a larger-than-life woman, a powerful story of one woman falling in...
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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Rebecca Lee for a discussion of her new publication, Rogues, Widows and Orphans: Mischief and Misadventures...
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6 events,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...
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Author Jeffrey Cole discusses his new book, Disrupters at the Gate: When Visionaries, Trailblazers, and Two Guys in a Garage Turn the World Upside Down. The book tracks the origins of “master”...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Bill Wilburn for a reading from his debut novel, First Comes Winter. Bill is joined by Emily Barrosse for a discussion of his novel. FREE & open to the... |
7 events,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... If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
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The Writer’s Center welcomes Charlotte Goff and Ecre Karadag for a FREE virtual chat to celebrate International Translation Day. Charlotte and Ecre will discuss the joys and challenges of translating Fiction with Charlotte Goff’s... |
2 events,Thursdays at 7pm before NFL! Dropping Beats, Not Balls! Name that tune, get bingo, win prizes! Happy Hour till 8pm! |
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Oneness-Family School hosts its annual fall fair, Apple Fest, on Saturday, October 3! Come and enjoy festive games, face painting, a giant moon bounce, pizza, baked treats, arts and crafts, and so much more. Entrance is free, tickets are available to purchase for activities and food.
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The 34th annual Taste of Bethesda is Saturday, October 3 from 11am–4pm and will feature Bethesda’s best restaurants, four stages of live entertainment, activities for kids and more!
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The Writer’s Center welcomes 1455 to celebrate the launch of their Women Writers Anthology for a Q&A between 1455 Executive Director Sean Murphy and local author Hannah Grieco, followed by readings from the anthology. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. |
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Comedic chaos ensues as the veteran improv duo build unscripted sketches and songs entirely from audience suggestions. |
