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Bethesda's Summer Concert Series

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Woodmont Triangle

May 15 - Sep 18, 2026

Sep 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Fri)

Live music returns to Woodmont Triangle every Friday evening this summer season from 6 - 8pm!

Art Exhibition: "Natural Progressions" by Janet B. Waters, Blake M. Conroy, and Nicole Fall

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture at Glen Echo ParkPopcorn Gallery

Aug 07 - Sep 27, 2026

Sep 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Sat)

Sep 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Sun)

Sep 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Sat)

Sep 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Sun)

See the work of Janet B. Waters ( watercolor), Blake M. Conroy (cut and layered metal), and Nicole Fall (clay and welded steel)!

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Memory Cafe at Meadowbrook Local Park

Presented by Carpe Diem Arts and Montgomery Parks at Meadowbrook Local Park

Aug 14 - Dec 18, 2026

Sep 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm (Fri)

Oct 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm (Fri)

Oct 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm (Fri)

Nov 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm (Fri)

Nov 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm (Fri)

Dec 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm (Fri)

Dec 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm (Fri)

Bringing adults with memory loss and their care partner (family, friend, or contract help) to participate side-by-side in arts activities led by professional teaching artists with dementia-friendly training.

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Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs

Presented by The Puppet Co. at the Puppet Co. Playhouse

Aug 22 - Sep 20, 2026

Sep 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am (Thu)

Sep 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am (Fri)

Sep 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm (Sat)

Sep 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm (Sat)

Sep 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm (Sun)

Sep 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm (Sun)

A puppet play based on two iconic tales.

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Pre-Professional Ballet Classes

Presented by Riverworks Art Center at Essence Studios

Aug 31 - Dec 18, 2026

Sep 14, 2026 - All Day (Mon)

Sep 15, 2026 - All Day (Tue)

Sep 16, 2026 - All Day (Wed)

Sep 17, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Sep 18, 2026 - All Day (Fri)

Sep 19, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Sep 21, 2026 - All Day (Mon)

Sep 22, 2026 - All Day (Tue)

Sep 23, 2026 - All Day (Wed)

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Sep 26, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Sep 28, 2026 - All Day (Mon)

Sep 29, 2026 - All Day (Tue)

Sep 30, 2026 - All Day (Wed)

Oct 1, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Oct 2, 2026 - All Day (Fri)

Oct 3, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Oct 5, 2026 - All Day (Mon)

Oct 6, 2026 - All Day (Tue)

Oct 7, 2026 - All Day (Wed)

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Oct 10, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Oct 12, 2026 - All Day (Mon)

Oct 13, 2026 - All Day (Tue)

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Oct 16, 2026 - All Day (Fri)

Oct 17, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

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Essence Studios welcomes all students at its Poolesville location!

Irish Step Dance for Adults

Presented by Kate Spanos Irish Dance at The JaM Space

Sep 02 - Dec 16, 2026

Sep 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Sep 23, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Sep 30, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Oct 7, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Oct 14, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Oct 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Oct 28, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Nov 4, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Nov 11, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Nov 18, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Dec 2, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Dec 9, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Dec 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Deepen your Irish dance technique and rhythm!

Irish Sean Nós Dance for Adults

Presented by Kate Spanos Irish Dance at The JaM Space

Sep 02 - Dec 16, 2026

Sep 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Sep 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Sep 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Oct 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Oct 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Oct 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Oct 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Nov 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Nov 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Nov 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Dec 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Dec 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Dec 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Learn an old style Irish dance!

The Trawick Prize

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Gallery B

Sep 03 - Sep 27, 2026

Sep 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Thu)

Sep 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Fri)

Sep 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Sat)

Sep 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm (Sun)

Sep 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Thu)

Sep 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Fri)

Sep 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Sat)

Sep 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm (Sun)

See the finalists for this prestigious art competition.

Music Classes

Presented by Riverworks Art Center at Riverworks Art Center Studios at Alden Farms

Sep 03 - Dec 17, 2026

Sep 17, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Sep 19, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Sep 24, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Sep 26, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Oct 1, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Oct 3, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Oct 8, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Oct 10, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Oct 15, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Oct 17, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Oct 22, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Oct 24, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Oct 29, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Oct 31, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Nov 5, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Nov 7, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Nov 12, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Nov 14, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Nov 19, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Nov 21, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Nov 26, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Nov 28, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Dec 3, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Dec 5, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Dec 10, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Dec 12, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Dec 17, 2026 - All Day (Thu)

Hands‑on learning, creative exploration, and age‑specific fun from preschoolers to teens.

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Artist's Reception - Mijin Chun Presents: "Poetic Circus"

Presented by the beachKraft Gallery at the beachKraft StudioGallery

Sep 05 - Sep 30, 2026

Sep 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Tue)

Sep 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Wed)

Sep 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Thu)

Sep 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Fri)

Sep 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Sat)

Sep 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Sun)

Sep 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Tue)

Sep 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Wed)

Sep 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Thu)

Sep 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Fri)

Sep 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Sat)

Sep 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Sun)

Sep 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Tue)

Sep 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm (Wed)

Join an artist's reception for Mijin Chun! Meet the artist and view the "Poetic Circus".

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Samba Dance Classes with Luy Cortes

Presented by EducArte at The JaM Space

Sep 08 - Dec 08, 2026

Sep 15, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Sep 22, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Sep 29, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Oct 6, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Oct 13, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Oct 20, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Oct 27, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Nov 3, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Nov 10, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Nov 17, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Dec 1, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Dec 8, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

EducArte offers regular classes to teach students the fundamentals of samba dance technique and groove, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work.

Irish Dance Classes for Kids

Presented by Kate Spanos Irish Dance at School of Musical Traditions

Sep 10 - Dec 10, 2026

Sep 17, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Sep 24, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Oct 1, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Oct 8, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Oct 22, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Oct 29, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Nov 5, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Nov 12, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Nov 19, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Dec 3, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Dec 10, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm (Thu)

Here, beginners can get a taste of Irish dance!

Samba Dance Classes with Mariana Triginelli

Presented by EducArte at Round House Theatre Education Center

Sep 10 - Dec 10, 2026

Sep 17, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Sep 24, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Oct 1, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Oct 8, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Oct 15, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Oct 22, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Oct 29, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Nov 5, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Nov 12, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Nov 19, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Dec 3, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Dec 10, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

EducArte offers regular classes to teach students the fundamentals of samba dance technique and groove, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work.

Work In Progress Screening - The Luthier: The Ballad of Amnon Weinstein

Presented by Docs In Progress at Docs In Progress

Sep 15, 2026

Sep 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Get a sneak peek at a near-completed feature film!

Archival Media Research Bootcamp at the World's Best Facilities

Presented by Docs In Progress at Docs In Progress

Sep 15 - Sep 16, 2026

Sep 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:30pm (Tue)

Sep 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:30pm (Wed)

Join this two-day course exploring the motion picture and still image collections of the National Archives and the Library of Congress.

Pat Methany: Side-Eye III+ Tour with James Francies & Joe Dyson

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Sep 17, 2026

Sep 17, 2026 at 8:00pm (Thu)

Jazz guitar icon Pat Metheny brings his Side-Eye III+ Tour to Strathmore, collaborating with rising talents Chris Fishman, Joe Dyson, and Jermaine Paul.

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The Glass Harvest

Presented by National Capital Art Glass Guild at Serendipity Art Center

Sep 17 - Oct 26, 2026

Sep 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Thu)

Sep 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm (Thu)

Sep 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Fri)

Sep 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Sat)

Sep 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Sun)

Sep 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Mon)

Sep 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Tue)

Sep 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Wed)

Sep 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Thu)

Sep 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Fri)

Sep 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Sat)

Sep 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Sun)

Sep 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Mon)

Sep 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Tue)

Sep 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Wed)

Oct 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Thu)

Oct 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Fri)

Oct 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Sat)

Oct 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Sun)

Oct 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Mon)

Oct 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Tue)

Oct 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Wed)

Oct 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Thu)

Oct 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Fri)

Oct 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Sat)

Oct 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Sun)

Oct 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Mon)

Oct 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Tue)

Oct 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Wed)

Oct 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Thu)

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The Glass Harvest exhibit will feature artworks that speak to the fall season. It will depict the incredible breadth of glass artistry!

Irish Set and Céilí Dance Classes - Fall Season

Presented by Greater Washington Céilí Club at Pinecrest Local Park

Sep 17 - Dec 10, 2026

Sep 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Sep 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Oct 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Oct 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Oct 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Oct 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Oct 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Nov 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Nov 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Nov 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Nov 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Dec 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Dec 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Irish dancing isn't just the riverdance! Learn set & céilí dances in a relaxed atmosphere with a terrific instructor, no partner or experience required!

Some Like It Hot

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

Sep 18 - Nov 08, 2026

Sep 18, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Fri)

Sep 19, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Sat)

Sep 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Sun)

Sep 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Wed)

Sep 23, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Wed)

Sep 25, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Fri)

Sep 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Sat)

Sep 26, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Sat)

Sep 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Sun)

Sep 30, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Wed)

Oct 1, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Oct 2, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Fri)

Oct 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Sat)

Oct 3, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Sat)

Oct 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Sun)

Oct 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Sun)

Oct 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Wed)

Oct 7, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Wed)

Oct 8, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Oct 9, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Fri)

Oct 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Sat)

Oct 10, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Sat)

Oct 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Sun)

Oct 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Wed)

Oct 14, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Wed)

Oct 15, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Oct 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Fri)

Oct 17, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Sat)

Oct 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Sun)

Oct 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Wed)

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This Broadway hit gives a classic story new life with music and lyrics from the creators of Hairspray, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

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Parks Ale Trail

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Rock Creek Regional Park

Sep 19, 2026

Sep 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm (Sat)

Live music, local craft beer, delicious food, and a bit of hiking adventure – truly something for everyone!

Magic Duel Comedy Show in Bethesda!

Presented by The Writer's Center at The Writer's Center

Sep 19, 2026

Sep 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm (Sat)

Two Magic Masters. One Stage. ZERO Mercy. Watch them battle it out in a battle for Chevy Chase's Golden Wand!

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From the New World: Dvořák, Karpman and Beethoven

Presented by National Philharmonic at Music Center at Strathmore

Sep 19, 2026

Sep 19, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Sat)

NatPhil’s 2026-2027 Season launches with a trio of works conducted by Carolyn Kuan!

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Washington Ukrainian Festival

Presented by St.Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral at Grounds of St.Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral

Sep 19 - Sep 20, 2026

Sep 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 9:00pm (Sat)

Celebrate Ukrainian culture at the Washington Ukrainian Festival on September 18–20 with live music, authentic food, cultural exhibits, family activities, a historic rushnyky display, and Kozak Barbecue