May 2022
Intro to Drawing for Adults
Pick up a pencil with professional teaching artist Joanna Turner, and learn to draw in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Whether it's your first time drawing or you want to upgrade your artistic style, this class will teach you the basics needed to create works of art in pencil and ink. Class meets for 8 ... Read More
Find out more »Comedy Shows Near Me @ McGinty’s
A weekly popup comedy club in the heart of Downtown Silver Spring. Hosted on the 2nd Floor of McGinty's Public house. Each week we feature a diverse lineup of the best comedians the DMV area has to offer.
Find out more »Bike To Work Day – Silver Spring Pit Stop
National Bike to Work Day will be held on Friday, May 20, and Montgomery County intends to be fully involved once again. Registration is now open and the first 15,000 bicyclists who register and participate will get a free T-shirt and are automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win a new bike. The event is held across ... Read More
Find out more »Art Immersion: Young Artist
Immerse yourself in the world of art as we take you on a journey through your imagination! Learn how to paint, draw, build, sculpt, and CREATE in this class designed to introduce young artists to new materials and techniques in a fun and creative environment. Class meets for 8 sessions. All materials are provided.
Find out more »Drag Queen Story Hour
Brookside Gardens, in partnership with Drag Queen Story Hour of Montgomery County and WAM and Fam hosts a monthly Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH). Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is just what it sounds like—drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores – and now in the Gardens! DQSH captures the imagination and play of the gender ... Read More
Find out more »Imaginary Creatures
Learn about imaginary creatures from around the world, and create your own in this 2-day workshop led by sculptor and mixed-media artist Kelsey Joyce! Inspired by "alebrijes," imaginary creatures created by the artist Pedro Linares Lopez, explore an array of mixed media materials including metal armature wire, clay, aluminum foil, Papier-mâché, and more. Learn how how color choice and imagery ... Read More
Find out more »Learn to Meditate (In-Person at the Meditation Museum)
Our free 1 hour introductory meditation class returns on Saturdays to the Meditation Museum in Silver Spring, MD. If you have ever wanted to meditate but did not know how to begin this class is for you. People meditate for all sorts of reasons: to relax; calm down; relieve stress; improve relationships; understand themselves; tap into their potential; find meaning ... Read More
Find out more »Art Immersion: Mixed Media for Kids
Our Art Immersion series takes you on a deep dive into the world of art. This season it’s all about mixed media! Learn how to work with combinations of materials and techniques – plaster, paint, fabric, paper, cardboard, pencils, and more – to CREATE a variety of 2D and 3D projects. Class meets for 8 sessions. All materials included.
Find out more »May the Force Be With You at White Oak Library
Do you like looking for clues and solving puzzles? Grab a group of friends or family and join us for a Star Wars themed escape room experience. Registration is required. Each group will have 15 minutes to solve the clues and escape from the room. Only one person from your group needs to register and no more than 5 people ... Read More
Find out more »Red Bike Theatre Production by Pan Underground
Building on the successful 2021 DC premiere of RED BIKE, Pan Underground returns to The Parks at Walter Reed with a special remounted celebration. On May 21, The RED BIKE Block Party 2022 will once again offer a space for community members to gather, full of food, art, music, and local vendors. Caridad Svich’s Red Bike is a play about ... Read More
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