Events Calendar

  • Researching for Creativity: Practical tips of DC-Area writers, from the1930s and Now

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

    The Writer’s Center welcomes Kim Roberts, David Nicholson, and David Taylor for a conversation and practical creative exercises on how to research in your writing. This event will also include examples of local resources. About the Event How can real-world research foster your creative work and thinking? In connection with The People’s Recorder podcast, this conversation with three...

  • Eric Lichtblau Book Launch

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

    The Writer’s Center welcomes author Eric Lichtblau for a reading from his new novel, American Reich: A Murder in Orange County, Neo-Nazis, and a New Age of Hate. FREE & open to the public. RSVP here. Eric Lichtblau is a Washington author and investigative journalist and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. His latest non-fiction book,  American Reich: A...

  • Novelist Nancy Garruba in Conversation w/ Katherine Gekker

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

    The Writer’s Center welcomes novelist Nancy Garruba for a reading and discussion of her debut novel, The Vanishing of Rose B. Nancy is in conversation with Katherine Gekker. FREE & open to the public. RSVP here. About The Vanishing of Rose B. Rose B. defied mid-century expectations of what a woman could be and do. Not only a devoted...

  • Virtual Craft Chat with Poet Ally Ang

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

    Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Ally Ang to discuss their debut collection, Let the Moon Wobble. Ally 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...

  • End of Season Celebration Reading!

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

    Ever wonder who else is taking classes at The Writer’s Center? Want the chance to hear the work being made in other classes? Meet with Instructors of the coming season’s courses? We invite you to attend our first ever End of Season Celebration, a time to meet and hear work from the participants from the numerous...

  • Virtual Craft Chat with Novelist Marisa Kashino

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

    The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Marisa Kashino for a discussion of her new novel, Best Offer Wins. Marisa 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...

  • Author Peter Mountford Book Release w/ Karin Tanabe

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

    The Writer’s Center welcomes author Peter Mountford for a reading from his new collection, Detonator. Peter is joined by novelist Karin Tanabe. FREE & open to the public. RSVP here.

  • The Magic Duel at The Writer’s Center

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

    The Award-Winning, 5 Star Comedy Show, The Magic Duel, live on stage at The Writer's Center. Amazing, funny and interactive. Packed with mind-boggling magic and clever mentalism, this award-winning show puts the power in your hands: you’ll choose the magical challenges and cast your vote to crown the winner of the coveted 'Golden Wand'. Since 2016, this...

    $30 – $47.50
  • Teen Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

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

    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...

  • 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...

  • Poet jason b. crawford in Conversation w/ Poet Abi Pollokoff

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

    The Writer’s Center welcomes poet jason b. crawford for a reading from their new, award winning collection, YEET! jason is joined by poet Abi Pollokoff reading from her debut collection night myths • • before the body.  FREE & open to the public. RSVP here. jason b. crawford (They/He) born in Washington, DC, and raised in Lansing, MI, is the author of Year of...

  • Author Robert W. Fieseler in Conversation w/ Ronald Collins

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

    The Writer’s Center welcomes author Robert W. Fieseler for a reading from his new publication, American Scare, Florida’s Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives. Robert is joined by author Ronald Collins. FREE & open to the public. RSVP here. Robert W. Fieseler is a journalist investigating marginalized groups and a scholar excavating forgotten histories. A National Lesbian...