The Intersection Series pairs artists with contrasting viewpoints, bringing their distinct perspectives together. Tuesday–Friday: 12–4pm / Saturday: 10am–3pm
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2 events,Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog) delivers a “hilarious and harrowing nesting doll of a play” (The New York Times) in Sally & Tom, a bold, whip-smart theatrical rollercoaster. A scrappy theatre group is staging a play about Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson, with the playwright playing Sally and her partner directing and playing Tom. What could... |
4 events,Watercolor artist Alexis Limpiado brings her collection of whimsical scenes and detailed botanicals to Triangle Art Studios. 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... |
8 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. 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.
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Action, adventure, international espionage, nuclear weapons, & a team of teenagers working for the British Secret Service are the basis of James Ponti's "City Spies: Forbidden City" for this month! If you are in grades 4, 5 or 6 and love to read and have fun talking about books and characters, No Shelf Control is the place... |
9 events,The Bethesda Painting Awards, founded in 2005, is downtown Bethesda’s annual juried art competition that exclusively honors painters from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Eight artists have been selected by the panel of judges to exhibit their artwork June 2026 at Gallery B. There will be an opening reception Friday, June 12 from 6 –... 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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Children in Grades K-1 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities & games based on beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme. Caregivers must attend.
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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 June for Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange.
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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual book launch! We’re joined by writer Claire Fuller to discuss her latest publication, Hunger and Thirst. Claire is in conversation with writer Melissa Faliveno. RSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public, all times Eastern We encourage you to order a copy of the... |
7 events,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
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10 events,A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history. Written by...
$18
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Join us at MoCo Pride Center for Drag Bingo, hosted by the DC Chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence! Play games, win prizes, and build community. Seniors are welcome! Register here. Sew What dates are BACK for June! On June 6th, our sewist-in-residence Sam-Mayes (they/them) at Mayes Makes will return to teach you the basics of hand-stitching. Sam-Mayes usually offers 2 classes with us on a monthly basis: an introduction to hand-stitching and a more detailed mending class. You do NOT need to attend the hand-stitching... |
10 events,
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Screening of award-winning 2025 Israeli film. Free bagels, coffee, and tea. Discussion to follow.
$15
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A special Open Mic to uplift the voices and work of the teenagers in our community. 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 1:45pm, and readings begin promptly at 2pm. Limited to 20 readers,...
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Join us for a board game night at MoCo Pride Center! This event happens on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month on the second floor of Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, now from 2 PM to 5 PM! Inclusive board games will be provided by both the Center and event organizers, and you’re... |
9 events,
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Session will help you increase connections and move relationships beyond mere acquaintances.
$5
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Join us and stretch your creative imagination as we create custom postcards. Postcards have been a staple of the postal industry since the late 18th century. Join us to create your own work of watercolor art to send in the mail! This adult program is first come, first serve and all supplies are included.
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Are you a parent or caregiver to a trans or nonbinary child? Join MoCo Pride Center, Trans Maryland, and Rainbow Youth Alliance to share stories and resources to support our kids. Our CTY Support Group is led exclusively by trans and nonbinary members of the community! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of... |
8 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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Learn how to protect your investments and identify the red flags of fraud.
$5
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11 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.
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Knowing your funeral options and rights reduces the risk of spending more than is necessary.
$5
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. |
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Interested in joining? The Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. The book chosen for this month's discussion is The Lost Man by Jane Harper. Two brothers meet in the remote Australian outback when the third brother is found dead, in this stunning story of suspense from NYT best...
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Whether you're new to puzzles and tabletop games or are looking for people to play with, join others in a relaxed evening of gaming at the library. Feel free to use one of the puzzles and games in our collection or bring your own with you!
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The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by novelist and poet Paige Lewis for a discussion of their debut novel, Canon. Paige is in conversation with Zach Powers, novelist and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via... |
9 events,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
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View the art, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments on this self-guided walking tour. |
10 events,
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Join your favorite downtown Bethesda fitness studios for a series of FREE outdoor classes in Caroline Freeland Park!
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Join MoCo Pride Center for a special author event in the Kason Mordechai Smith Inclusive Books Library for Pride Month! On Saturday, 6/13, from 1-2 PM, local author N.N. Nicky comes to Bethesda for a discussion and reading from his new short story collection, That Missing Piece. Copies of the book will also be available...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Abby Reid for a reading from her new book, How to Write Like a Human: Writing for Work, School, and Life—Without AI. FREE & open to the public. RSVP here. |
9 events,
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Join us at the MoCo Pride Center in Bethesda on the afternoon of June 14th for a Pride Month Chosen Family Dinner event! Held outside on our beautiful lawn, this lunchtime gathering celebrates the love and support of our chosen family and friends in a space where everyone can share in the joy and gratitude...
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Join us to create art and relax with other teens! We will provide art supplies including colored pencils, markers, paint, origami paper and more! Feel free to bring your own supplies or projects you are currently working on. |
6 events,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
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8 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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Are you a writer who identifies as LGBTQ+? Let’s hang out and talk writing! Come join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center. Please bring a drink or an appetizer that serves six. You’re welcome to bring a friend, too. FREE & open to all DMV writers who identify as LGBTQ+. RSVP required...
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You’ve done great work–learn how to tell the world about it! These days, writers increasingly are expected to be their own best publicists, which can be a challenge for those of us introverts who enjoy playing with words in solitude. In this session, you’ll learn how to grow your author platform and publicize your book...
$50 – $60
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10 events,Life is a really, really, really big adventure as Pete the Cat and the Biddle family rock out in a fast-paced, globe-trotting musical based on the smash hit book series. When Jimmy Biddle is anxious about finishing second grade, Pete takes him to Paris in his VW bus and Jimmy connects with his inner artist. 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. 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.
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Calling all readers in Grades 6-8! Join the Middle School Book Club: a book discussion group for kids 11-14. The book for June 17 is POSTED, by John David Anderson. |
9 events,
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Know how a Patient Portal works as a tool for getting what you and your physician need.
$5
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Join The Montgomery County Pride Family in partnership with the Montgomery County LGBTQIA+ Liaison for Hope & Support Circle—a weekly gathering designed to provide empowerment, joy, and resources for our LGBTQIA+ communities. This week, our usually-virtual meeting will be held IN PERSON at MoCo Pride Center in Bethesda! What to Expect: A safe and affirming... |
7 events,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
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10 events,
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Harness the energy of the longest day of the year to uncover your authentic writing voice. This generative workshop invites writers to explore what becomes visible when we write toward the light. Through guided prompts, reflection, and discussion, participants will explore how internal censorship and perfectionism can obscure authentic voice and limit creative expression. By...
$50 – $60
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The Trans Celebration and Planning Committee (TCAP) partners with MoCo Pride Center to host a very special community performance: our very first MCPC Open Mic Night! Called the “Open Hearts Open Mic,” we welcome performers aged 14 years and older in any area of talent to show us what they’ve got! For more information and...
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SAT JUNE 20 | 8:00PM DOORS/DINNER 6:00PM Combs Music Unlimited presents “A Night of Wonder: The Music of Stevie” bringing you an unforgettable night of music from the songbook of... |
8 events,
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Are you neurodivergent and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? This social meet-up group, facilitated by a “neuroqueer” community member on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 12 - 2 PM in the MoCo Pride Center library, is an opportunity to connect with LGBTQIA+ folks whose brains function, learn, and process information differently than...
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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... |
7 events,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
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8 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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Straight No Chaser’s Beach Bash brings the season’s biggest hits to life in a witty, high-energy a cappella performance. |
12 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.
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Participants are invited into a compassionate conversation about the inner experience of dying.
$5
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. |
7 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 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... |
10 events,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
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Celebrate 75 years of library services with us as we craft book nooks! A book nook is a miniature diorama that fits between books on a shelf, bringing different stories and scenes to life. We'll craft a book nook from start to finish for you to take home with you! Registration for this program is required.... |
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Join your favorite downtown Bethesda fitness studios for a series of FREE outdoor classes in Caroline Freeland Park!
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The Writer’s Center welcomes writers Melanie McCabe and Brad Barkley for a reading from their respective novels, Road Longer Than Memory and The Reel Life of Zara Kegg. FREE & open to the public. RSVP here.
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Come, share your ideas and learn more about environmental topics in this space for thoughtful exchange, around fiction and non-fiction books. This month's selection is What we owe the future, by William MacAskill. |
7 events,
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The Capital Love LitFest is an 8-hour literary salon of writing workshops, deep-dive literary discussions, and poetry and prose readings from the new WWPH pocket-sized anthology, Capital Love. The Capital Love LitFest, and our anthology, are dedicated to all those who believe love is the antidote to hate, and that love is action, intent, healing, and hope. This... |
5 events,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
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The Connie Morella Library has been a staple of the Bethesda community since it was first established in 1931. Join us as Hank Levine, Secretary of the Bethesda Historical Society, guides us through all the changes that have happened since! |
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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Come join the Connie Morella Mystery book club! We will be reading mysteries, thrillers and whodunits together every month. This June, we will be discussing We Would Never by Tova Mirvis. |
6 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. 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 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
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4 events,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
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