Calendar

February 1 - May 31 : Chorus (in Italian) for Kids

Join us Saturdays from 3:40-4:40 PM for chorus for Kids & Teens (4-13 yrs old) under the direction of Maestro Diego Rodriguez. Registration is $240 and available here.

February 1 - February 16 : Paper Dreams

This charming and dreamy dance-based performance imagines two friends who live inside a wastepaper basket! Together they discover what imaginative ideas might unfold from a crumpled piece of paper–can mistakes inspire our greatest ideas? Because the show is non-verbal, it can be enjoyed by people speaking all languages and of any age. DC Theatre Arts called Paper Dreams “an enchanting production that...educates and entertains and sparks inquiry into the creative process for young and old alike.” Buy Tickets Here.

February 1 - February 8 : Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood

Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood updates the classic tale, sending the plucky heroine—now a red-robed little duck—and her ‘fraidy cat friend Te Jean on a perilous journey through the bayou. Along the way the pair tangle with a Big Bad Gator. Petite is no sitting duck, though, and leads her nemesis on a merry Mardi Gras chase through New Orleans. A chorus of swamp dwellers sings backup to the Zydeco-driven score in this foot-stomping musical. Buy Tickets Here.

February 1 : Family Storytime at Connie Morella Library

These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading.​ 

Space is limited! Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the Information desk on the morning of the program. The event runs from 10:30-11:00AM. Connie Morella Library is located at 7400 Arlington Road.

February 1 : Italian Language Classes for Kids & Teens

Learn the Italian language alongside appreciation for history, literature, art and architecture. All levels, from beginners to advanced. Click here to learn more about the program and register for winter/spring courses.

February 4 - February 25 : Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library

Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. Space is limited! Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the Information desk on the morning of the program.​ Events are held Tuesday mornings at 10:30 and 11:15. Connie Morella Library is located at 7400 Arlington Road.

February 5 - February 26 : LEGO Construction and Duplo Too!

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. Connie Morella Library is located at 7400 Arlington Road.

February 6 : Growing Readers Storytime

Come by Bright Horizons at 2 Bethesda Metro from 4-6 PM for Growing Readers Storytime! Listen to stories from our Growing Readers collection, participate in activities, and get to know our community. This FREE event is great for kids aged 0-7.

February 6 : My First Book Club: For Beginning Readers (Grades K, 1, and 2)

Children in Grades K-2 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. Takes place from 4-5 PM at Connie Morella Library.

February 19 : No Shelf Control (Grades 4-6 Book Club)

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 for you! This month, we'll discuss "Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key," the story of ten-year-old Montgomery Carver who tries to solve a mystery around a strange object he's found in his Chicago neighborhood in 2008, amid the background of a presidential election and the city's attempt to lure the Olympics into town. We will also have a mystery activity for participants to solve after the book discussion!

You can borrow a copy (with a specially prepared reading guide just for our group) from the Connie Morella Library; just ask at the Check Out or Information Desks for the February book for No Shelf Control. No Shelf Control takes place from 6:30-7:30 PM.

February 22 : Blooming Adventures: Garden Stories from Zora Neale Hurston

Dig into this interactive, storytelling program highlighting the creative work of a celebrated Harlem Renaissance artist. Zora Neale Hurston's stories spring with appreciation for the natural world as a place full of wonder. Get to know her as an American visionary through folk stories retold by Master Storyteller, Diane Macklin. Sponsored by FOLMC.

The event takes place from 2-3 PM at Connie Morella Library. Tickets are required, and may be obtained at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the program.

February 1 : How to Write Poems & Flash Fiction

Explore two genres in one generative afternoon. After some fun warm-up exercises to get the creative juices flowing, we’ll use a no-fail process for writing poems—including a love poem for Valentine’s Day. You’ll be able to circumvent the analytic brain and give creativity a chance to thrive in flash fiction, too. There will be opportunities to read your writing to a supportive group. Expect to receive positive feedback that points the way toward your writing talents. When you leave, you’ll have at least three of your own poems or pieces of flash fiction, or a mixture, to take with you. Learn More & Register.

February 18 : Storytelling from Scratch

In this workshop you’ll learn how to craft engaging stories from scratch, even when you’re starting with no clear ideas. Through interactive exercises and creative techniques, we’ll explore how to tap into your imagination, develop characters, and build narratives that captivate any audience. Whether you’re a novice writer or simply looking to sharpen your storytelling skills, this workshop will equip you with the tools to transform a blank page into a powerful story. Learn More & Register.

February 18 - March 24 : Italian Language Classes for Adults - Winter Session 2

The Italian Cultural Society is the leading language school in the metropolitan area, focused on educating a growing learning community of adults, teenagers and children. There are classes for adults at all language levels, from Beginner to Advanced. For the full schedule, and to register, visit our website here.

February 27 : Show, Don't Tell

Are you tired of hearing “show, don’t tell” in your creative writing workshops? Now’s the time to do something about it! In this one session workshop, we’ll cover a variety of devices you can use to make the feelings of the people you’re writing about come to life. After seeing examples from published authors, we’ll do some writing exercises so you can practice these approaches in your work. Learn More & Register.

February 6 : Patti Lupone: A Life in Notes

Music has the power to crystallize a moment in time and evoke eras. In her new concert, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner performs an array of songs which do just that—songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life growing up in America—from a young girl during the burgeoning rock and roll scene of the fifties, to coming of age in the politically and socially turbulent sixties, to eventually achieving success with both career and family. More Information & Tickets.

February 6 : Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night is a refreshingly new period ensemble led by keyboardist David Belkovski and violinist Rachell Ellen Wong, also performing here with violin, theorbo, and mezzo-soprano. Inspired by Shakespeare’s play of the same name, the early classical music ensemble strives to invoke a spirit of boundless revelry, celebration, and community in their historical instrumental and vocal performances. More Information & Tickets.

February 9 : The Westerlies

The Westerlies are a brass quartet whose alternative take on traditional genres has made them a unique group. With their sound described as "folk-like and composerly, lovely and intellectually rigorous” by NPR, The Westerlies have committed to a style that explores jazz, Americana, and classical chamber music. More Information & Tickets.

February 13 : Hanzhi Wang, Accordion

When people normally think of accordions, they don’t usually think of intricate, complex instrumental compositions—Hanzhi Wang is here to change that. At age 29, Wang has captivated audiences all over the world with her arrangements of classical music adapted for the accordion. More Information & Tickets.

February 21 : Friday Morning Music Club Concert

Join us at The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase from 12-2pm for live chamber music by professional musicians, with a reception following. The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase is located at 7931 Connecticut Avenue.

February 27 : Pipo Romero

Pipo Romero is a Spanish guitarist whose mastery of the acoustic fingerstyle has added depth and innovation to the folk music genre. Hailing from Cádiz, Romero fuses the musical influences of his childhood and the carnivals of Cádiz with flamenco, classical, country, and Celtic. More Information & Tickets.

February 4 : Literary Liaisons: A Romance Author Panel

Join us for an exciting evening with romance authors April Asher, Tif Marcelo, Taj McCoy and Adele Buck for a panel moderated by podcaster Allie K. Parker. 

Moderator Allie K. Parker will be asking our esteemed panelists questions about their work in the romance genre, their books, and future endeavors. Attendees will be able to purchase books and have them signed following the panel. The event takes place from 6 - 7:30 PM at Connie Morella Library. Registration is required.

February 4 : Jesse Dougherty: Buzz Saw's fifth anniversary @ Wonderland Books

It's the fifth anniversary of the Washington Nationals' World Series win and the release of journalist Jesse Dougherty's book Buzz Saw: The Improbable Story of How the Washington Nationals Won the World Series, which chronicled the team's unlikely road to the championships. Jesse will talk about the process of writing the book, his memories from that season and the broader state of sports journalism. The event takes place from 7 - 8 PM.

February 5 - February 26 : B-CC English Conversation Club

Join the B-CC English Conversation Club every Wednesday from 11 AM to 12:30PM for the opportunity to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. No registration is required, and these events are free of charge! The club is held at the B-CC Regional Services Center at 4805 Edgemoor Lane. January will be held on January 5, 12, 19, and 26. For more information please view the flyer here.

February 6 : Virtual Craft Chat with Margeurite Sheffer

The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by Marguerite Sheffer to discuss her debut story collection, The Man in the Banana Trees. Marguerite is in conversation with Zach Powers, author and Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. Learn More & Register.

February 12 : Open Mic @ The Writer's Center

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 readings begin promptly at 7pm. Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read.

February 13 : Bethesda Reads Book Discussion Club

The Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, meeting room 2. We'll talk over the book "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer Egan. With the atmosphere of a noir thriller, "Manhattan Beach" is a deft, dazzling, propulsive exploration of a transformative moment in the lives and identities of women and men, of America and the world. Copies of this book are available at the check out desk, while supplies last.

February 20 : History Hour at the Josiah Henson Museum

Civil rights icon Thurgood Marshall delivered an early blow to school segregation right here in Montgomery County—gaining equal pay for the county’s African American teachers in 1937. This little-known legal case is often seen as the first step in Marshall’s successful drive to have separate schools for white and black children declared unconstitutional, as the Supreme Court did 17 years later in a landmark decision. This illustrated talk details this remarkable local story and its national significance. Learn more and buy tickets here.

February 22 : "Our Earth" Book Discussion Club

This month's selection is Climate Restoration: The Only Future That Will Sustain the Human Race, by Peter Fiekowsky. The Paris Accords, widely accepted as the key to solving today’s climate crisis, set a goal of zero net carbon emissions by 2050. But that’s not good enough. The only way to guarantee a livable future is climate restoration, which can reduce greenhouse gases to historic levels. Scientist and entrepreneur Peter Fiekowsky explains the technology and maps a practical path that will let humankind survive and thrive.

This title is available digitally with no wait time through Hoopla. Book club takes place from 3:30-5 PM at Connie Morella Library.

February 22 : "Our Earth" Book Discussion Club

This month's selection is Climate Restoration: The Only Future That Will Sustain the Human Race, by Peter Fiekowsky. The Paris Accords, widely accepted as the key to solving today’s climate crisis, set a goal of zero net carbon emissions by 2050. But that’s not good enough. The only way to guarantee a livable future is climate restoration, which can reduce greenhouse gases to historic levels. Scientist and entrepreneur Peter Fiekowsky explains the technology and maps a practical path that will let humankind survive and thrive.

This title is available digitally with no wait time through Hoopla. Book club takes place from 3:30-5 PM at Connie Morella Library.

February 25 : Mystery Book Club at Connie Morella Library

Come join the Connie Morella Mystery book club! We will be reading mysteries, thrillers and whodunits together every month. This February, we will be discussing Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. Copies of the book can be picked up at the front desk at the Connie Morella Library, or you can borrow a digital copy from our online collection here. Book club takes place from 6:30-7:30 PM.

February 26 : Open Mic @ The Writer's Center

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 readings begin promptly at 7pm. Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read.

February 27 : Virtual Craft Chat on Nonfiction with Talia Lavin

The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by Talia Lavin to discuss her new book, Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America. Talia is in conversation with Amy Freeman, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. Learn More & Register.

February 1 - February 16 : Jane Kell: Skyline at Amy Kaslow Gallery

Jane Kell is back at Amy Kaslow Gallery this winter with a dreamy body of work called "Skyline." The ten-piece collection showcases end-of-day variegated blues and grays, and sunset oranges atop deeply hued treelines. Kell is well known as an evocative abstract landscape painter with a colorist approach, with a penchant for waterways and wild brush along coastlines. Stop by the Gallery Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 6pm to immerse yourself in Jane Kell's exploration of space, light, and form. 7920 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD.

February 1 - February 16 : What the Constitution Means to Me

As a teenager, Heidi Schreck traveled across America, earning her college tuition by winning constitutional debate competitions. Now, as an Obie Award-winning playwright, she takes a closer look at the Constitution and its effects on four generation of women in her family. Both poignant and hilarious, What the Constitution Means to Me is a profoundly personal look at our nation’s most debated document and how it could evolve to fit our modern times. One of the most popular and beloved plays in America, this “electrifyingly topical and eye-opening” (The New York Times) Pulitzer Prize finalist has never been more relevant, urgent, or needed. Learn More & Buy Tickets.

February 2 - March 1 : Waverly Street Gallery Invitational Show

An exhibition of over 20 artists! Come see the vibrant work of a community of creators. Ceramics, Paintings, Sculpture, Jewelry, Photography, and More! The show runs from February 2 - March 1. Gallery hours are Thursdays - Sundays, 1-6 PM. There will be an opening reception Friday, February 7 from 6-8 PM.

February 6 - March 2 : "Moving Forward" by Ch/Art, Inc. at Gallery B

"Moving Forward" by CH/Art, Inc.
February 6, 2025 - March 2, 2025
Gallery Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12-6pm
Opening Reception: Friday, February 7, 5-8pm

Gallery B is pleased to welcome CH/Art, Inc. “Moving Forward” is a juried show featuring selected works from CH/Art, Inc. members. Ch/Art, Inc. is an active community of artists and artisans centered in Chevy Chase, DC. Incorporated as a 501c3 in 2019, Ch/Art members include both full-time professional artists and many passionate amateurs. “Moving Forward” was juried by local artist and gallery owner Amy Kaslow and features the following artists: Sara Bardin, Danielle Bensky, Shannon Brownlee, Jeffrey Bulman, Beth Cartland, Jack Hornady, Ronni Jolles, Naomi Karp, Mark Leatherman, Kirsty Little, Kate McConnell, Jan Rowland, Kanika Sircar, Emily Strulson, Laura Summer, Jenny Wilson, Clare Winslow, Scott Wiskoski, Marcie Wolf-Hubbard, and Kathleen Zeifang. More information can be found at https://www.chevychaseart.org/.

February 7 - March 30 : Dragons Love Tacos!

You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out! Learn More & Buy Tickets.

February 12 - February 13 : Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.

Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie & the Chocolate Factory is brought to life by the students of Adventure Theatre's Academy programs! Follow along as five golden ticket winners get an exclusive tour of Mr. Wonka's candy factory and learn to follow Wonka's rules - or suffer the consequences. Learn More & Buy Tickets.

February 28 - March 2 : Gallows Humor @ Round House Theatre

Round House Theatre’s Teen Performance Company presents "Gallows Humor", the 23rd Annual Sarah Metzger Memorial Play. When Grace Hopper High School is unexpectedly put in a lockdown, the students of Ms. Anderson’s class find themselves trapped in a classroom together. As the lockdown continues, they bicker, make jokes, reconnect, and help each other cope with the growing uncertainty about what is happening outside the classroom door. Written by teen playwright Fin Davis, this world premiere is an insightful look at how the looming threat of gun violence affects the daily lives of American teenagers. Learn More & Buy Tickets.

February 2 : Cinema Art Bethesda: There's Still Tomorrow

Italian film screening with discussion hosted by Cinema Art Bethesda. Doors open at 9:30. Free bagels, coffee, and tea. Landmark Bethesda Row is located at 7235 Woodmont Avenue.

February 8 : Katherine Carver: Abandoned / Dog Adoption Event with Forever Changed Animal Rescue @ Wonderland Books

Wonderland Books is hosting a dog adoption event in conjunction with a book event with Katherine Carver, author of Abandoned: Chronicling The Journeys Of Once-Forsaken Dogs. Katherine will be in conversation with Dorothy Yen from Forever Changed Animal Rescue. There will be 3-4 friendly, adoptable dogs at the event. Please come and meet them! The event takes place from 12 - 2 PM.

February 15 : Meet the Artists: North Bethesda Camera Club

Come by from 4-5:30 PM and meet photographers from the North Bethesda Camera Club and view their works on display at the Connie Morella Library, all featuring pets! Light refreshments served.

February 15 - February 16 : WCCC's Upscale/Resale

Come shop! Peruse donated artwork, collectibles, decor, jewelry, clothing, furniture, silver, crystal, housewares and more. The event is open from 10 AM - 4 PM both Saturday and Sunday. The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase is located at 7931 Connecticut Avenue. 

February 16 : Eternal Innovations

Come to the Italian Cultural Society from 4-6 PM for Eternal Innovations. Experience how architecture can address sustainability while fostering creativity. The event will be held at 4833 Rugby Avenue, Suite 201. Buy tickets here.

February 22 : Black History Month Family Day at Josiah Henson Museum

Reverend Josiah Henson worked tirelessly throughout his life to advocate for freedom and education. On Saturday, February 22 come visit the Josiah Henson Museum and Park for educational, hands-on activities that demonstrate what a child’s life was like in Dawn, the settlement he created after taking his family to Canada via the Underground Railroad. The family-friendly event is appropriate for all ages. $4 admission for children and seniors, and $5 for adults. Tickets available onsite. More Information Here.

February 28 : APERITIVO CARNEVALESCO in ITALIAN

Sip Aperol Spritz & savor stuzzichini (small appetizers) while chatting with native Italian instructors/staff. You must be 21+ to attend. The event runs from 6:30-8 PM at the Italian Cultural Society, 4833 Rugby Avenue, Suite 201. Register here.