Nathan Hensley for “Action Without Hope”

People’s Book 7014-A Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park, MD, United States

A study of how writers from the early phases of our prolonged climate emergency used aesthetic strategies to redefine the category of action. What does it feel like to live helplessly in a world that is coming undone? Nathan Hensley turns to Victorian literature to uncover a prehistory of this deeply contemporary sense of powerlessness. For many in nineteenth-century Britain, ... Read More

Free

Science Friction Sci-Fi Book Club

Takoma Park DC Library 416 Cedar St., Washington, DC

Science and speculative fiction began as a genre of experimentation, where authors used the genre as a sandbox to play with imagined realities of what our world could be. Our club reads stories that keep the spark of this imagination and use it to challenge how we think about the world today. All book titles are available through the DC ... Read More

Free

SIP & MAKE: Paint on Canvas at Le Fantome

Le Fantome Food Hall 4501 Woodberry Street, Riverdale Park, MD, United States

Join us for an evening of painting, sipping and meeting new people! No experience needed, just the desire to relax and have fun.

Third Thursdays: Collage Drop-in Night

DC Arts Studios 6925 Willow St NW, Washington, DC, United States

A drop-in collage gathering with an exercise you can try, or just do your own thing. Meets at DCAS, and we have work space for about 8 folks. $15 + $5 materials fee, payable each time you drop in and make art with us! (BYOB!)

$20

LIVE MUSIC! Jeff Weintraub

The Urban Winery of Silver Spring 2315 Stewart Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Join us to hear local musician Jeff Weintraub as he performs his unique interpretations across a diverse range of musical genres.Jeff Weintraub is a Washington-area vocalist and guitar player who presents a vibrant blend of new and well-worn jazz, folk, country, bluegrass, blues and American Songbook classics. In this solo show, he'll perform interpretations of tunes by, among many others, Bob Dylan, Tom ... Read More

Trivia

Do you have what it takes to take down our top teams? Grab your friends, form a team and give it a shot. A great time will be had by all. Hosted by Capital Trivia

Adult Collective Craft Night / Open Studio

The Loft Collective 7007 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD, United States

Build community through creating in our new Thursday Adult Collective Craft Night! Bring your own work in progress and join others for inspiration and collaborations. We provide the venue and additional technical support and resources within our studio. Perfect for stitchers, weavers, knit and crotchet as well as paper arts. A wonderful way to learn something new and share something ... Read More

$25

Discover the Power of Systema: Free Self-Defense Trial Class for Adults

Dance Exchange 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, United States

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re interested in self-defense, not just as a skill but as a transformative experience. Look no further, because at Maryland Systema, we offer a training regimen that goes beyond the mere execution of moves. We provide an immersive, holistic experience that enriches your mind, body, and spirit. Why Maryland Systema? Personalized Learning: We believe ... Read More

free

Comedy Shows Near Me @ McGinty’s

McGinty's Public House 911 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD, United States

The #DMVs Only PopUp #ComedyClub returns to #Downtown #SilverSpring every Thursday night! #ComedyShows #NearMe brings comedians from all over the country to shows right in your back yard. Comedians you may have seen on #HBO, #ComedyCentral #Netflix and #BET come to McGintys Public House every #Thursdaynight!

$15

Black Family Wellness Expo 2025

Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Visit the Black Family Wellness Expo 2025 for a day of health, education, and community support for families.The Silver Spring (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated invites the community to a FREE health and wellness event for the entire family. Meet with health care practitioners, learn about health and wellness services, and take free health screenings. The expo will also ... Read More