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Textiles That Talk: Tales of Rugged & Refined Beauty
2026-02-05 - 2026-04-05 | Amy Kaslow Gallery, 7920 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Years of searching for striking fabrics, fibers and stories culminate in our latest Folk Art is Fine Art installation, a sensuous journey around the globe with stops in Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Laos, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, South Africa, Madagascar, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Turkey, Kurdistan and Afghanistan. We chronicle the how and why that is so distinctive to each artist, spotlighting their creative springboards built from generations of artistry and practice. Common to all: turning out high design with medium derived directly from Mother Nature.
Find colorful Mayan iconography, woven and wrapping carved wooden stools; striking Kurdish saddlebags of hand-spun camel hair and wool; Escher-like Indonesian silks. See how daily needs meet art in the form of fish nets, floor coverings, amulets and space definers. All exquisite museum-quality, they are sourced from the earth and long held tradition. Their stories are even more striking.

34th Annual Strathmore Juried Exhibition
2026-03-07 - 2026-04-22 | The Mansion at Strathmore
The table is set and your place awaits at Strathmore’s Steeped exhibition. Tue–Fri: 12–4pm / Sat: 10am–3pm

Click and Conquer
2026-04-06 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us in coordination with the Walt Whitman High School Coding Club to learn more about technology! In this class you will learn the basics of using a computer or smartphone with various programs. We’ll teach computer terminology as well as beginner level applications.
Feel free to bring your personal Laptop or Smartphone with you.
This program will take place in the Connie Morella Meeting Room. All are welcome to attend.

Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
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 encouraged to participate in the program along with children. ​
Space is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the Information Desk beginning 30 minutes before the program.

Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
2026-04-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
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 encouraged to participate in the program along with children. ​
Space is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes before the program. Toddler Storytime occurs at 10:30 and 11:15.

Trivia Night @ Caddies on Cordell
2026-04-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-21 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!

Mandy Patinkin: JUKEBOX
2026-04-07 20:00 - 22:00 | The Music Center at Strathmore
Renowned for creating timeless characters, Mandy Patinkin presents his new show, Mandy Patinkin in Concert: JUKEBOX.

B-CC English Conversation Club
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!
2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
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.

LEGO Construction and Duplo Too!
2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States

No Shelf Control!
2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Calling all readers ages 9-12: No Shelf Control is the place for you! Pick up a copy of “The Island of Forgotten Gods” by Victor Pineiro ahead of time and join us for tonight’s discussion.

Twelve-year-old Nico needs to escape from his feuding parents and his rejection by a New York art school. He goes to Puerto Rico to spend the summer with his grandmother and cousins there and hopefully fulfill his dream of making a fantastic documentary movie. But things take a horrific turn when they encounter the legendary chupacabra, a cult, and the gods who created the island. In addition to being an exciting fantasy/adventure story and a novel about personal transformation, Victor Pineiro’s “The Island of Forgotten Gods” contains an introduction to the history, culture, and mythology of Puerto Rico, the Caribbean islands, and the Taino people who lived there for centuries before the arrival of Europeans after 1492. Fans of Rick Riordan, any of the Rick Riordan Presents series, mythology, or sci-fi/fantasy will love this book!
You can borrow a copy of “The Island of Forgotten Gods” by Victor Pineiro, along with a specially prepared reading guide for our group, from the Connie Morella Library; just ask at either the Circulation Desk or Information Desk for the book for the April meeting of No Shelf Control. The book is also available in electronic format through the library’s free electronic resources: on the Libby app or mcplmd.overdrive.com as an e-book or e-audiobook; or on the Hoopla app or hoopladigital.com as an e-book or e-audiobook. mcplmd.overdrive.com. If you use an electronic version, please contact librarian Jeff Coster (Jeffrey.Coster@montgomerycountymd.gov) to request a copy of the reading guide. He can also be contacted with any questions about the program and participant eligibility.

Bethesda Reads Book Discussion Club
2026-04-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Interested in joining? The Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. We’ll talk over the book Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan.

The book chosen for this month’s discussion is Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan. A historical thriller by the Pulitzer and National Award-winning author that tells the riveting story of the Klan’s rise to power in the 1920s, the cunning con man who drove that rise and the woman who stopped them.
Copies of this book will be available at the check out desk, while supplies last.

My First Book Club
2026-04-09 16:15 - 17:15 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
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.

My First Book Club is a reading program designed to provide students in grades K-1 a unique opportunity to improve literacy and language arts skills through group reading, discussion, and related activities. Participants should be attending kindergarten or first grade, or the equivalent, but do not need to know how to read independently yet. This program does not teach kids how to read but rather serves as a fun and interactive way for beginning readers to practice reading aloud, listening to others read, and talking about stories and characters and language arts concepts, such as theme and setting.
Each session will focus on 1-2 short books with related discussion, activities, games, and/or crafts. You do not need to read the book(s) ahead of time! Copies of the books will be provided by the library at the event, and everyone will have the choice to volunteer to read aloud, including adult caregivers and the librarians. Questions and discussion topics will be carefully structured to promote skills such as reading comprehension, word recognition, pronunciation, and vocabulary-building.
My First Book Club can serve as a transition for kids ages 5-6 who have advanced from typical library pre-school Storytimes but might not yet be ready for elementary school programs like a traditional book club. Key goals are to get them excited about reading on their own and show them how to find books and use various learning resources that are available from the library and the librarians. The program is inclusive: regardless of a child’s initial reading abilities, the goal is to help them improve their skills and confidence by engaging with the reading materials and other kids in a supportive learning environment.

Beyond the Board
2026-04-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us for a night of puzzles, board games, card games and more! Light refreshments will be served.

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!

Angélique Kidjo
2026-04-09 20:00 - 22:00 | The Music Center at Strathmore
Blending the vibrant West African sounds of her Beninese roots with global influences, Kidjo’s music transcends genres.

Bethesda Film Fest
2026-04-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announces the 2026 Bethesda Film Fest. Five short documentary films will be selected by the esteemed panel of judges. The screenings will be held at 7pm on Friday, April 10th; and 7pm on Saturday, April 11th. All films are shown at both screenings, and are followed by a discussion with the filmmakers. Tickets are $15.

Biribá Union
2026-04-12 16:00 - 21:00 | The Mansion at Strathmore
Biribá Union features cellist Mike Block, former AIR Christylez Bacon, and electric bassist Patricia Ligia. There are two showings, at 4pm & 7pm.

Bethesda Art Walk
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00
View the art, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments on this self-guided walking tour.

W. Kamau Bell: Who's With Me?
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | The Music Center at Strathmore
W. Kamau Bell brings his stand-up show Who’s With Me? to Strathmore’s Music Center.

Eliades Ochoa
2026-04-19 20:00 - 22:00 | The Music Center at Strathmore
Four-time Latin Grammy Award winner Eliades Ochoa is one of the most celebrated soneros of all time.
