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SUMMARY:Open Mic at The Writer's Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nSign-up starts at 6:45pm\, and readings begin promptly at 7pm.\nLimited to 20 readers\, so arrive early if you plan to read.\n\nSponsored by Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry magazine. \nFREE and open to the public. Please note that we no longer offer advance sign-up.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/open-mic-at-writers-center/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Poet Aldo Amparán
DESCRIPTION: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 conversation with Emily Holland\, poet and editor of Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry journal. \nRSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern. \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from the publisher »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-poet-aldo-amparan/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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SUMMARY:Reading & Open Mic for Amsterdam Quarterly
DESCRIPTION: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. Monte \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/reading-open-mic-for-amsterdam-quarterly/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T193000
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SUMMARY:Body Language
DESCRIPTION: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 own relationships with their bodies.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/body-language/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
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SUMMARY:Writer James Kleiger Book Release
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes writer James Kleiger for a reading from his new book\, Pareidolia. Illusions\, Deceptions\, and Murder. James is joined by writers Francene M. D. Hill and Gary Rosen\, who will read excerpts from his new book. Audience discussion is welcome. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/writer-james-kleiger-book-release/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000
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SUMMARY:Body Language
DESCRIPTION: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 own relationships with their bodies.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/body-language/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Latine Heritage Through a Literary Lens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll events are FREE and open to the public. Limited space\, registration required. The workshops are simultaneous\, so please only sign up for ONE
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/latine-heritage-through-a-literary-lens/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T140000
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SUMMARY:Body Language
DESCRIPTION: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 own relationships with their bodies.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/body-language/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Author Rebecca Lee
DESCRIPTION: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 in the World of Books. Rebecca is in conversation with Amy Freeman\, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. \nRSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or directly from the publisher>>
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-author-rebecca-lee/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
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SUMMARY:Bill Wilburn Book Release
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bill-wilburn-book-release/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
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SUMMARY:Virtual International Translation Day Celebration: Nao-Cola Yamazaki and Asako Yuzuki with translators Charlotte Goff and Ecre Karadag
DESCRIPTION: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 translation of Nao-Cola Yamazaki’s Beautiful Distance and Ecre Karadag’s translation of Asako Yuzuki’s Mari the Unwonderful Witch (Puffin UK). \nRSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the books from your local\, independent bookseller or directly from the publisher Beautiful Distance>> and Mari the Unwonderful Witch>>
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-international-translation-day-celebration-nao-cola-yamazaki-and-asako-yuzuki-with-translators-charlotte-goff-and-ecre-karadag/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T153000
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SUMMARY:1455’s Women’s Writers Anthology Reading
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/1455s-womens-writers-anthology-reading/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T170000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Magic at The Writer's Center
DESCRIPTION:The Award-Winning\, 5 Star Comedy Show\, The Magic Duel\, live on stage at The Writer’s Center. Amazing\, funny and interactive.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/halloween-magic-at-writers-center/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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