Calendar

July 1 - July 31 : Imagination Stage Presents: Miss Nelson is Missing!

The students of Smedley Elementary School’s Room 207 are not just badly behaved–they’re the “worst kids of all!” No matter what their sweet and caring teacher Miss Nelson tries, they simply won’t listen (or stop throwing paper airplanes across the room). Fed up with their behavior, Miss Nelson leaves her class in the hands of dreaded substitute teacher Miss Viola Swamp, infamous for bringing “woe to those who misbehave.” Terrified of “the Swamp,” the kids must work together and with Detective McSmogg to find their kindhearted teacher and win her back. Tuneful and hilarious, this Imagination Stage original has been a hit at theatres from coast to coast. Buy tickets here.

July 5 : Summer Afternoon Games, Puzzles, and Coloring @ Connie Morella Library

Looking for a fun way to "beat the heat" on a summer afternoon? Come make new friends and join us in some of everyone's favorite children's and family board and card games: Checkers, Chess, Candy Land, Go Fish, Connect Four, Bananagrams, Pictionary, Apples to Apples, and more! Desktop puzzles, floor puzzles and coloring stations, too! Children, teens, and families welcome! For more information click here.

July 8 - July 12 : KID Museum Summer Camp: Code Crushers (2nd-4th Grade)

Start to think like a coder with this introduction into the world of coding and robotics. Practice block-coding in Scratch, design a coded robot to solve challenges, and even become a cryptographer by using code to write secret messages. What can’t a robot do? To register, and view camps available for other age groups, visit KID Museum.

July 10 : Bring-Your-Own-Book Club @ Connie Morella Library

Join in this unusual kind-of book club: you share with us what you've been reading and try to get other kids excited about it, then learn from them about their favorites and maybe check them out yourself. Come ready to talk about anything--chapter book, nonfiction, graphic novel, series book, readalong, even a playaway or audiobook you've been listening to. We'll have a fun icebreaker activity to get started, then hear from all our participants, and play a book- and library-themed game. The Connie Morella children's librarians will also have a selection of books that they've picked out for you to take a look at and see if one of them just might entice you to take it home! Recommended for elementary and middle school students. More Information.

July 11 : Live from the Lawn: Cool Concerts for Kids with 123 Andres

Get ready for a fiesta of music, movement, and learning with 123 Andrés! This dynamic husband-and-wife duo's vibrant bilingual music, perfect for sing-a-longs, is a unique blend of Spanish and English with rhythms from all corners of Latin America. The show starts at 7PM and runs for 60 minutes so families can get home before bedtime! This event is free, but RSVP is requested. For more information and to RSVP please visit Strathmore.org.

July 12 : Spanish English Bilingual Storytime @ Connie Morella Library

Please join us for a bilingual storytime just right for the whole family. Stories in English and Spanish, songs and rhymes, too! 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. More Information.

July 15 - July 19 : KID Museum Summer Camp: Movie Makers (5th-7th Grade)

Camera? Check. Sound? Check. Lights? Check. It’s time to become the writer, director, designer, and producer of a movie! Storyboard ideas, build sets, sew costumes, and practice different filming methods to bring a story to life. Action! To register, and view camps available for other age groups, visit KID Museum.

July 16 : Poetry & Spoken Word Workshop with Regie Cabico @ Connie Morella Library

Are you a creative writer? Do you want to work with a published author? In this poetry workshop, we'll use imagery to create poems that incorporate pop culture & autobiography to celebrate who we are. First, we'll watch award winning spoken word artist, Regie Cabico's performance of his coming-of-age story My Hoprah. With sharp character dialogue and comedic timing, hear how Regie, a young Filipino American boy, growing up in Southern Maryland, escaped the silver queen cornfields and hold of his Catholic immigrant mother after being inspired to move to New York City by the movie Fame. For teens ages 12 to 17 years. More Information.

July 18 : Live from the Lawn: Cool Concerts for Kids with Jazzy Ash

Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and “musical treasure hunter” Jazzy Ash leads her band, the Leaping Lizards, on a joyous exploration of New Orleans jazz. The show starts at 7PM and runs for 60 minutes so families can be home for bedtime. This is a free event, but RSVP is requested. For more information and to RSVP please visit Strathmore.org.

July 25 : Live from the Lawn: Cool Concerts for Kids with Marsha & the Positrons

Led by vocalist Marsha Goodman-Wood—a former cognitive neuroscientist with a warm, rich voice—Marsha and the Positrons is a local kindie (kids + indie) band specializing in feel-good educational music. Blending jazz and pop rock, the group is acclaimed for inspiring curiosity about science and how the world works. The show starts at 7PM and runs for 60 minutes so families can be home for bedtime. This is a free event, but RSVP is requested. For more information and to RSVP please visit Strathmore.org.

July 29 - August 2 : KID Museum Summer Camp: Tech Styles

Take your textiles skills to the next level in this studio deep dive. Designed for experienced makers, this camp will explore the role and cultural significance that textiles take in technologies both present and future. Learn to read patterns, transform fabric, and intertwine coding, sewing, and stitching into unique projects. To register, and view camps available for other age groups, visit KID Museum.

July 1 : Senior Shape

Senior Shape is an exercise program for the 55+ population designed to improve and maintain balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular strength through various fitness classes. The program includes weight training, aerobics strength and stretch, stability ball, chair exercise and flexible strength exercises along with advanced options. All classes are taught by certified exercise instructors. Classes are held year-round over Zoom or in person. To learn more and register please visit https://senior-shape-summer.events.suburbanhospital.org/.

July 3 : Tai Chi Classes In-Studio/Zoom

Improve posture, balance, flexibility, and strength through Tai Chi, a form of moving meditation and martial art. Classes are held In-Studio/Zoom: Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, Fridays at mid-day. For more information please visit https://www.sunandmoontaijione.com/tai-chi-md-va-dc-locations.

July 13 : Fitness in the Parks - OrangeTheory Bethesda

Bethesda! We are bringing the Orange Lights to you this July with a fun 45-minute sweat sesh from Orangetheory Fitness. All you need is a mat and YOU! So, grab your water, towel, and your bestie and let's get More Life together! This FREE outdoor class takes place in Elm Street Park. Register here.

July 17 : Drone as First Responder Briefing in Bethesda

Montgomery County Police Department's Drone as First Responder program is expanding to Bethesda. This program is active in Silver Spring and Wheaton and has helped police respond to public safety calls more effectively and efficiently. Want to learn more about this innovative public safety tool? Join Council President Andrew Friedson in the BCC High School cafeteria from 7:00-9:00 pm on July 17. You can also participate virtually via Teams – please see QR code in the flyer here.

July 24 : District 1 Virtual Community Conversation

Join Council President Andrew Friedson on Wednesday, July 24 from 7-8:30 pm on Zoom for District 1 updates and conversation. Please see QR code in the flyer here, or use this link to register. 

July 5 - July 26 : Friday Night Concerts

Please join us on Fridays for live music in Woodmont Triangle starting on Friday, May 17! Concerts begin at 6pm at the corner of Norfolk & St. Elmo Avenues. 

July 5: DC Mudd

July 12: The Texas Chainsaw Horns

July 19: Melissa Quinn Fox

July 26: Juliet Lloyd Band

July 10 : Live from the Lawn: The Blues!

Blues music is an integral part of the American music canon. Pianist Mark G. Meadows and singer Rochelle Rice bring a new all-ages version of their popular blues show to the Lawn at Strathmore. This is a free event, but RSVP is requested. For more information and to RSVP please visit Strathmore.org.

July 17 : Live from the Lawn: Soul Crackers

Since 1982, SOUL CRACKERS has played clubs, parties, weddings, and festivals up and down the East Coast. Their music, a blend of Memphis and Motown soul, features timeless hits by iconic artists such as Otis Redding and Stevie Wonder. This 9-piece band, led by award-winning vocalist Tommy Lepson, brings people of all ages together on the dance floor with their signature medleys and three-part harmonies. This is a free event, but RSVP is requested. For more information and to RSVP please visit Strathmore.org.

July 20 : Cantare @ Connie Morella Library

Vámonos! A Musical Adventure to Latin America Cantaré takes you on a musical adventure to Latin America, performing songs in Spanish and Portuguese. In this highly interactive performance, audiences of all ages are invited to participate by playing instruments, singing and dancing. More Information.

July 24 : Live from the Lawn: American Patchwork Quartet

American Patchwork Quartet is a one-of-a-kind supergroup that hones its musical identity from the backgrounds of its diverse members. On a mission to reclaim the immigrant soul of American roots music, their cultural threads draw from jazz, country, folk, West African, and East Asian influences. With an assortment of sounds, stories, and instruments, their performance is a musical personification of America’s melting pot. This is a free event, but RSVP is requested. For more information and to RSVP please visit Strathmore.org.

July 31 : Live from the Lawn: Plena Libre

Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning band Plena Libre revisits traditional bomba and plena music from Puerto Rico, blending Afro-Caribbean and jazz styles. Led by founder and bassist Gary Nuñez, the band’s spirited percussionists and loud brass have captivated audiences for 30 years, boasting 15 albums and an appointment in 2019 as the Don Michael Randel Ensemble-in-Residence at The University of Chicago. Their electrifying performances honor Afro-Puerto Rican musical traditions while infusing them with vibrant new sounds, encouraging audiences to get up and dance.  This is a free event, but RSVP is requested. For more information and to RSVP please visit Strathmore.org.

July 9 : Psychoanalysis & Poetic Process: An evening of poetry and discussion with Judith Harris

Washington DC native Judith Harris (judithharrispoet.com) is a nationally acclaimed poet and scholar, having taught at several DC universities and published poems in The Nation, The Atlantic, The New Republic, Slate, The New York Times blog, and many other widely read venues. This is a free event, but registration is required. To register please visit The Writer's Center.

July 10 : 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.

July 11 : Bethesda Reads Book Discussion Club @ Connie Morella Library

Interested in joining? The Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, main meeting room. We'll talk over the book "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" by Ocean Vuong. Copies of this book are available at the check out desk. More Information.

July 14 : Poet Miguel Avero & Translator Jona Colson Reading & Reception for Aguas/Waters

The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Miguel Avero and translator Jona Colson for a reading and reception for Aguas/Waters, published by the Washington Writers’ Publishing House. FREE & open to the public. Register here.

July 18 : Novelist John Vercher in Conversation with Chet’la Sebree

The Writer’s Center welcomes John Vercher for a discussion of his acclaimed new novel, Devil Is Fine, in conversation with poet, essayist, and TWC board member Chet’la Sebree. FREE & open to the public. Register here.

July 26 : Foodie Fridays: Speaker Series

Join us the fourth Friday every month for Foodie Fridays: a speaker series focused on highlighting food-related topics in Montgomery County. The event takes place from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Josiah Henson Museum, 11410 Old Georgetown Road. Admission is $15, and more information can be found at https://montgomeryparks.org/community-gardens/foodie-fridays/.

July 27 : On Words and Worlds: Three Poets on the Worlds That Shape Us

Come celebrate the launch of Eileen Ivey Sirota’s newly released book, Watching from the Bleachers. She is joined by Ellen Cole (Notes from the Dry Country, Prognosis) and Claire McGoff (From These Outskirts). FREE and open to the public. Register here.

July 27 : "Our Earth" Book Discussion Club @ Connie Morella Library

Starting from a common base to have real discussions about the environment, this book discussion club is a great way to deepen ideas, have respectful debates while listening to the points of view of others and broaden our understanding and vision on this important topic. Together, we may discover new forms of commitment and imagine new sustainable and desirable horizons. This month we will discuss The Nature Fix, by Florence Williams. A limited number of copies will be available at the Check Out Desk. More Information.

July 1 - July 21 : On Exhibit at Amy Kaslow Gallery - Mimi Herbert: Folds

Mimi Herbert’s mesmerizing manipulation of acrylic gives us sinuous, elegant shapes that catapult her medium to exquisite fine art. Today this 87-year-old pioneer lives and works in the Washington DC, area, drawing from decades-deep expertise maximizing her environment with local materials. FOLDS is a thirteen piece collection of the artist’s recent works, some big, all bold, celebrating her twists, tucks, and creases in zestful colors. For more information please visit Amy Kaslow Gallery.

July 1 - July 27 : Waverly Street Gallery Presents: Self Portraits

Waverly Street Gallery is featuring "Self Portraits" by Waverly Street Gallery artists. The show is opening on June 30, 2024 and closing on July 27, 2024. The reception for this show will be on July 12 from 6-8 pm. Opening hours: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 1-6 pm, Friday 3-8 pm.

July 10 - August 4 : On Exhibit at Gallery B: Next Venture by Sara Leibman & Gloria Solomon

Sara Leibman and Gloria Solomon are resident artists at Studio B. Sara Leibman is a painter and mixed media artists whose luminous cold wax and oil paintings have been selected for shows at the Montpelier Arts Center and the Mattawoman Creek Art Center, both in Maryland, and for the inaugural Cold Wax International exhibit on the Cold Wax Academy website. Gloria Solomon is a painter whose acrylic landscapes and still lifes combine representational elements with experiments in color or composition and areas that are abstracted or invented. Her works have been included in shows at the Washington Studio School and in the juried Members' Show at the Yellow Barn Studio in 2021, 2022, and 2023 (Honorable Mention 2022).Gallery Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 12-5pm; Sundays, 11am-2pm. Opening Reception: Friday, July 12, 6-8pm

July 11 : Disabled Writers Mixer

Are you a writer who identifies as disabled? Join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center to hang out and talk writing! Please bring a drink or an appetizer that serves six. You’re welcome to bring a friend, too. FREE & open to all DMV writers who identify as disabled. RSVP required. For more information and to RSVP, please visit The Writer's Center.

July 18 : Yappy Hour at Elm Street Park

Join us at Elm Street Park for Yappy Hour and our pop-up dog park! Your furry friend can run and play in the fenced areas for large dogs and small dogs, while you enjoy live music with Andrew O'Day, and food, beer, and wine from Smoke BBQ. 

July 19 : Shop with a Cop at Lululemon

Visit Lululemon Bethesda Row from 10am to 12pm for Shop with a Cop! Come ask questions, spend time with 2nd District officers, and shop! Lululemon is located at 4838 Bethesda Avenue.

July 26 : Bethesda Outdoor Movies: Men in Black

Enjoy three nights of blockbuster hits at downtown Bethesda's 20th annual outdoor movie series!  Show times begin at 9pm at the corner of Norfolk & Auburn Avenues. A limited number of chairs will be provided - please bring your own lawn chairs. Admission is FREE!

Spend an enjoyable evening in Woodmont Triangle with dinner and a free movie!