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Advanced Art Studio: Discover Your Style
Advanced Art Studio: Discover Your Style
Take a journey of artistic exploration with Advanced Art Studio: Discover Your Style. Designed for tweens and teens with previous art experience, Advanced Art Studio is a responsive class for students interested in exploring their own artistic passions under the guidance of a professional teaching artist. Learn about contemporary and classic artists and art styles as you explore drawing, painting, ... Read More
Author Talk: Three Muses by Martha Anne Toll
Author Talk: Three Muses by Martha Anne Toll
Join us this Library Lovers' Month, with local author Martha Anne Toll in conversation with fiction writer and book reviewer, Ericka Taylor. The interview will be followed by an audience Q&A segment. Location: Chevy Chase Library, Lower Level Meeting Room For additional assistance or inquiries about this program, contact the Chevy Chase Library at 240-773-9590. You can place a hold ... Read More
Tuesday Trivia at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Tuesday Trivia at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Grab your friends for a battle of wits each week! Drink some beers, have a friendly competition, and win some prizes. Starts at 7:30pm every Tuesday.
4 events,
Canceled Never Grow Up: Playdates for 55+
Canceled Never Grow Up: Playdates for 55+
Come out and play at Montgomery Parks! Spend time outdoors sipping coffee/tea, playing games, sharing stories and laughs during a themed activity.
Family Pottery Session II
Family Pottery Session II
Spend some quality time as a family exploring the world of clay! Whether your clay creations are purely decorative or practical pieces, you'll treasure the time you spend working both independently and as a family. Explore clay construction (pinch, coil, and slab -- all hand building; no wheel), and various glaze finishes. Projects are fired in a kiln on our ... Read More
Characters, Cartoons & Comic Books!
Characters, Cartoons & Comic Books!
Master the art of visual storytelling in this new class for fans of manga, anime, graphic novels, and comics! Learn how to design your own original characters, develop storyboards, and work towards a completed comic book. This class is open to both superheroes and supervillains! Class meets for 8 sessions. All materials included. Ages 8-12.
Studio by Robin Bell: Opening Event
Studio by Robin Bell: Opening Event
Visit the second show in the pop-up gallery at Chevy Chase Pavilion! Award-winning visual and projection artist Robin Bell will recreate his Mount Pleasant studio of 18 years. The show is an immersive installation that will include a salon wall showing the work he has collected and created over the last two decades. There will also be pieces of ephemera ... Read More
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Mobile Food Distribution
Mobile Food Distribution
Drive-thru distribution of fresh produce and groceries from the Capital Area Food Bank; walk-ins also welcome. Distribution in parking lot behind church, entrance on First Avenue.
Beginner & Intermediate Drawing for Teens
Beginner & Intermediate Drawing for Teens
Learn to draw or improve your pencil skills in this 8-week class designed to teach and expand the fundamentals of drawing. Whether it's your first time drawing or you want to continue to improve your technique, this class will teach you the basics and beyond as you learn to create works of art in a variety of dry mediums like ... Read More
Drawing & Painting for Kids
Drawing & Painting for Kids
Learn to draw and paint in this 8-week class designed for both beginners and those with some previous art experience. Discover the joys of creating with pencils, watercolors, acrylic paints, and more! Whether you’re looking to review the basics or learn new techniques to upgrade your artistic style, this class will teach you what you need to know to create ... Read More
Comedy as a Second Language
Comedy as a Second Language
Comedy as a Second Language is a live, interactive comedy show featuring the stand-up comedy of immigrant and 1st generation performers. Audiences love this show! Lots of fun with our comics as they share stories and jokes about their lives, families and their relationship with their new home. Our line up this month is: Benny Nwokeabia Loc "Leo" Nguyen Rola ... Read More
Vintage Movie Night Featuring Anti-War Films
Vintage Movie Night Featuring Anti-War Films
As we witness the ongoing horror of the war in Ukraine, independent filmmaker Richard Hall will share a variety of vintage anti-war films that draw parallels between the conflict in Ukraine and the Vietnam War and highlight ongoing efforts to promote peace and equality. The screening will feature anti-Vietnam War films and ads created by peace activists, including the Women’s ... Read More
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6 events,
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump 'n Grind is hosting a six month pop up series called Analog Market at our new project at 923 Gist Ave in Downtown Silver Spring! The series kicks off July 2nd, will be every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm through December. Analog Market is held in a two- story 1950's home, with a front garden and back patio, walking distance to Silver Spring ... Read More
Art Explorations: Young Artists
Art Explorations: Young Artists
Explore the world of art as we take you on a journey through your imagination! 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. Ages 5-7.
First Time Home Buyer Seminar (FREE! Online)
First Time Home Buyer Seminar (FREE! Online)
Join Go Brent’s Debbie Gerald & Caliber Home Loans’ Branch Manager Ramez Fahmy: March 4, 2023, 10am -11:30am ONLINE – Register for Link We’ll discuss the ins and outs of purchasing and financing your first home. Whether you are planning to buy your first home soon or thinking about it in the near future, this is the perfect opportunity to ... Read More
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station Open House
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station Open House
S.S. B&O R.R. Station Open House, Sat., 3/4/23, 10-2 P.M. FREE! 8100 Georgia Ave. at Sligo, S.S. 20910, 301-495-4915 10-2 P.M., Explore the Historic Station, Step on Board All Ages: Family Friendly, Bring Your Inner-Child! Featuring: N Gauge Modular Railroad Displays! MPI/SSHS welcomes back our friends from the N-gauge Modular Railroad Club. These hobbyists will set up modular displays at ... Read More
Art Explorations
Art Explorations
Take a journey through the world of the visual arts! Through the exploration of materials -paints, pastels, pencils, collage, 3-D elements, and more – and techniques, this class provides an introduction to a wide variety art. Perfect for beginner and intermediate level artists who want to expand their artistic knowledge! Class meets for 8 sessions. All materials included. Ages 8-12.
2 events,
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump 'n Grind is hosting a six month pop up series called Analog Market at our new project at 923 Gist Ave in Downtown Silver Spring! The series kicks off July 2nd, will be every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm through December. Analog Market is held in a two- story 1950's home, with a front garden and back patio, walking distance to Silver Spring ... Read More
Advanced Family Pottery Session II
Advanced Family Pottery Session II
Spend some quality time as a family by taking your pottery skills to the next level with more advanced pinch pot, slab and coil projects using new hand-building techniques. Adult participation and previous experience in Family Pottery with CREATE are required. Fee includes participation for 1 child and 1 adult. Class meets for 5 sessions. All materials and firing are ... Read More
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2 events,
Advanced Art Studio: Discover Your Style
Advanced Art Studio: Discover Your Style
Take a journey of artistic exploration with Advanced Art Studio: Discover Your Style. Designed for tweens and teens with previous art experience, Advanced Art Studio is a responsive class for students interested in exploring their own artistic passions under the guidance of a professional teaching artist. Learn about contemporary and classic artists and art styles as you explore drawing, painting, ... Read More
Tuesday Trivia at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Tuesday Trivia at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Grab your friends for a battle of wits each week! Drink some beers, have a friendly competition, and win some prizes. Starts at 7:30pm every Tuesday.
2 events,
Family Pottery Session II
Family Pottery Session II
Spend some quality time as a family exploring the world of clay! Whether your clay creations are purely decorative or practical pieces, you'll treasure the time you spend working both independently and as a family. Explore clay construction (pinch, coil, and slab -- all hand building; no wheel), and various glaze finishes. Projects are fired in a kiln on our ... Read More
Characters, Cartoons & Comic Books!
Characters, Cartoons & Comic Books!
Master the art of visual storytelling in this new class for fans of manga, anime, graphic novels, and comics! Learn how to design your own original characters, develop storyboards, and work towards a completed comic book. This class is open to both superheroes and supervillains! Class meets for 8 sessions. All materials included. Ages 8-12.
2 events,
Beginner & Intermediate Drawing for Teens
Beginner & Intermediate Drawing for Teens
Learn to draw or improve your pencil skills in this 8-week class designed to teach and expand the fundamentals of drawing. Whether it's your first time drawing or you want to continue to improve your technique, this class will teach you the basics and beyond as you learn to create works of art in a variety of dry mediums like ... Read More
Drawing & Painting for Kids
Drawing & Painting for Kids
Learn to draw and paint in this 8-week class designed for both beginners and those with some previous art experience. Discover the joys of creating with pencils, watercolors, acrylic paints, and more! Whether you’re looking to review the basics or learn new techniques to upgrade your artistic style, this class will teach you what you need to know to create ... Read More
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Community Stories Film Festival 2023
Docs In Progress is proud to announce its 13th Annual Community Stories Film Festival, March 10 - 12 at Docs In Progress, 8560 Second Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland and virtually via Eventive. Free and open to the public, this year’s festival celebrates the power of local storytelling by local filmmakers. The Community Stories Film Festival is a celebration of ... Read More
Meet the Mascot
Meet the Mascot
D W I G H T MESS March Events:::: MEET THE MASCOT Paintings by Trei Ramsey Trei Ramsey humorously explores the fictional origin story of the 'unofficial DC Mascot,' The DC Rat, serving as a tongue-in-cheek commentary on what it’s like to be a resident in DC. Ramsey recreates pop culture in his own image and frequently combines his rat ... Read More
3 events,
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump 'n Grind is hosting a six month pop up series called Analog Market at our new project at 923 Gist Ave in Downtown Silver Spring! The series kicks off July 2nd, will be every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm through December. Analog Market is held in a two- story 1950's home, with a front garden and back patio, walking distance to Silver Spring ... Read More
Studio by Robin Bell: Artist’s Talk
Studio by Robin Bell: Artist’s Talk
Visit the second show in the pop-up gallery at Chevy Chase Pavilion! Award-winning visual and projection artist Robin Bell will recreate his Mount Pleasant studio of 18 years. The show is an immersive installation that will include a salon wall showing the work he has collected and created over the last two decades. There will also be pieces of ephemera ... Read More
3 events,
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump 'n Grind is hosting a six month pop up series called Analog Market at our new project at 923 Gist Ave in Downtown Silver Spring! The series kicks off July 2nd, will be every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm through December. Analog Market is held in a two- story 1950's home, with a front garden and back patio, walking distance to Silver Spring ... Read More
Advanced Family Pottery Session II
Advanced Family Pottery Session II
Spend some quality time as a family by taking your pottery skills to the next level with more advanced pinch pot, slab and coil projects using new hand-building techniques. Adult participation and previous experience in Family Pottery with CREATE are required. Fee includes participation for 1 child and 1 adult. Class meets for 5 sessions. All materials and firing are ... Read More
0 events,
1 event,
Tuesday Trivia at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Tuesday Trivia at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Grab your friends for a battle of wits each week! Drink some beers, have a friendly competition, and win some prizes. Starts at 7:30pm every Tuesday.
2 events,
Family Pottery Session II
Family Pottery Session II
Spend some quality time as a family exploring the world of clay! Whether your clay creations are purely decorative or practical pieces, you'll treasure the time you spend working both independently and as a family. Explore clay construction (pinch, coil, and slab -- all hand building; no wheel), and various glaze finishes. Projects are fired in a kiln on our ... Read More
Learn about the Federal Government’s Internship and Recent Graduates Programs – Virtual
Learn about the Federal Government’s Internship and Recent Graduates Programs – Virtual
Join us to learn about opportunities to work in federal agencies and explore federal careers while still in school. From high school to graduate level, learn about programs that may even lead to lasting employment in the civil service. The zoom link for this session will be sent to those who register closer to the event date. Presented by the ... Read More
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Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump 'n Grind is hosting a six month pop up series called Analog Market at our new project at 923 Gist Ave in Downtown Silver Spring! The series kicks off July 2nd, will be every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm through December. Analog Market is held in a two- story 1950's home, with a front garden and back patio, walking distance to Silver Spring ... Read More
Story Development Bootcamp
Story Development Bootcamp
Are you ready to take your documentary film idea to the next level? Look no further! This documentary development bootcamp is designed for anyone who has a documentary project they want to develop and produce. During this interactive and informative course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the process by which documentary ideas become films. From researching a story ... Read More
Welcome Spring! Swan Lake Free Orchestra Concert
Welcome Spring! Swan Lake Free Orchestra Concert
The NIH Community Orchestra is delighted to return to Silver Spring, performing a "Fresh" start to the season, plus a (day-late) nod to Saint Patrick! Our free, family-friendly classical line-up includes: "Fresh" by young composer Molly Joyce; Percy Grainger's Irish Tune from County Derry; a female French composer's flute concerto, with professional guest soloist Cara Dailey; and selections from Tchaikovsky's ... Read More
3 events,
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump 'n Grind is hosting a six month pop up series called Analog Market at our new project at 923 Gist Ave in Downtown Silver Spring! The series kicks off July 2nd, will be every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm through December. Analog Market is held in a two- story 1950's home, with a front garden and back patio, walking distance to Silver Spring ... Read More
Story Development Bootcamp
Story Development Bootcamp
Are you ready to take your documentary film idea to the next level? Look no further! This documentary development bootcamp is designed for anyone who has a documentary project they want to develop and produce. During this interactive and informative course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the process by which documentary ideas become films. From researching a story ... Read More
Advanced Family Pottery Session II
Advanced Family Pottery Session II
Spend some quality time as a family by taking your pottery skills to the next level with more advanced pinch pot, slab and coil projects using new hand-building techniques. Adult participation and previous experience in Family Pottery with CREATE are required. Fee includes participation for 1 child and 1 adult. Class meets for 5 sessions. All materials and firing are ... Read More
0 events,
1 event,
Tuesday Trivia at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Tuesday Trivia at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Grab your friends for a battle of wits each week! Drink some beers, have a friendly competition, and win some prizes. Starts at 7:30pm every Tuesday.
3 events,
All About Investment Products with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (In-person Event)
All About Investment Products with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (In-person Event)
There are many investment products -like stocks, bonds, Mutual Funds/ETFs, and insurance products- to help you accomplish your financial goals. This session will help you learn more about an array of these products and their features, risks, and returns. This presentation is brought to you by the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ... Read More
Drag Bingo at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Drag Bingo at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Grab your friends and dance along with some of the best Drag Queens in the DC area! Hosted by Emerald Star, come join us on the 4th Wednesday of every month for bingo game night. It's free to play, but you can still win prizes - all while drinking fresh, locally made beer.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Singer & Multi-instrumentalist Clare Sands
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Singer & Multi-instrumentalist Clare Sands
Wednesday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC Non-Members $25 https://www.fsgw.org/concerts Bi-lingual songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, Clare Sands is described by her peers as “hypnotic, tribal, and full of life.” Clare’s music is deeply rooted in the Irish tradition, but she has also mastered a wide range of contemporary styles and influences in startling ways. ... Read More
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Women’s History Month: Elizabeth Cady Stanton – “Equality For All!” Live Show (In-person Event))
Women’s History Month: Elizabeth Cady Stanton – “Equality For All!” Live Show (In-person Event))
Join us for a live performance of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the principal leaders of the Women's Rights Movement in 19th century America. Performance by Actress & Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung. Supported by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County. Performance Location: Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815, Meeting Room .
The Womb Comedy Workshop
The Womb Comedy Workshop
From the producers of The MOTHER of All Comedy Shows, Comedy as a Second Language, and SPRUNG! Comedy Festival, we bring you The Womb Seven of your favorite stand up comedians will bring completely new jokes to you, mixed right in to a set with their best stuff. All jokes are conceived somewhere (see what we did there?) - let's ... Read More
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Intro to Documentary Production
This hands-on class for new filmmakers focuses on how to plan, shoot and edit a short documentary. The class will introduce participants to visual storytelling by combining an interview with B-roll and still photos/archive images. The workshop will include hands-on experience with digital video cameras and the Adobe Premiere editing system. Camera equipment and access to a computer lab with ... Read More
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump 'n Grind is hosting a six month pop up series called Analog Market at our new project at 923 Gist Ave in Downtown Silver Spring! The series kicks off July 2nd, will be every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm through December. Analog Market is held in a two- story 1950's home, with a front garden and back patio, walking distance to Silver Spring ... Read More
5 events,
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump ‘n Grind’s Analog Market
Bump 'n Grind is hosting a six month pop up series called Analog Market at our new project at 923 Gist Ave in Downtown Silver Spring! The series kicks off July 2nd, will be every Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm through December. Analog Market is held in a two- story 1950's home, with a front garden and back patio, walking distance to Silver Spring ... Read More
Lenten Choral Service
Lenten Choral Service
The service will highlight selections from Requiem composted by Takoma Prk Presbyterian Church Director of Music Dr. James T. Bingham, in memory of three people dear to him who died in a short span the summer of 1988. The service will be a beautiful musical testimony to the power of human compassion -- and God's eternal love. With outstanding orchestra, ... Read More
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert: Dvorak, Mozart, Gliere
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert: Dvorak, Mozart, Gliere
Come join the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra for our Spring concert! Sunday, March 26th at 3pm at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist in Takoma Park, MD. Free parking and admission. Antonín Dvořák, Serenade for Wind Instruments in D Minor, Op. 44, B. 77 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ballet Music from Idomeneo, K. 367 Reinhold Glière, Symphony No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 8
Yoga Nidra for Resilience
Yoga Nidra for Resilience
Yoga Nidra, a guided meditative practice, can help you find a source of internal stability, clarity, and self-empowerment. It can ease tension and fatigue, calm the nervous system, and restore energy. Sunday, March 26, 2023 5:00 - 6:00 Online $20 -Learn centering and relaxation techniques -Practice gentle asana stretches for joints and muscles -Explore yoga breathing techniques -Be guided through ... Read More
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Archival Media Research Bootcamp at the World’s Best Facilities
Archival Media Research Bootcamp at the World’s Best Facilities
Two Day In-Person Course: Tuesday, March 28, 9:30am - 1:30pm (at National Archives College Park) Wednesday, March 29, 9:30am - 1:30pm (at Library of Congress) The National Archives at College Park and the Library of Congress on Capital Hill are the richest and most accessible motion picture and stills collections on earth and they are at your fingertips, not via ... Read More
Tuesday Trivia at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Tuesday Trivia at Denizens in Silver Spring!
Grab your friends for a battle of wits each week! Drink some beers, have a friendly competition, and win some prizes. Starts at 7:30pm every Tuesday.
3 events,
Archival Media Research Bootcamp at the World’s Best Facilities
Archival Media Research Bootcamp at the World’s Best Facilities
Two Day In-Person Course: Tuesday, March 28, 9:30am - 1:30pm (at National Archives College Park) Wednesday, March 29, 9:30am - 1:30pm (at Library of Congress) The National Archives at College Park and the Library of Congress on Capital Hill are the richest and most accessible motion picture and stills collections on earth and they are at your fingertips, not via ... Read More
Single Women’s Seminar: Financing Your Future Home
Single Women’s Seminar: Financing Your Future Home
Are you a single woman wondering if you can buy a home even though… You’re a one-income household? Have student loans, a car loan, and medical and credit debt? You don’t have enough cash for a down payment? You’re not awash in generational wealth? The answer is: ABSOLUTELY. But you need a plan. Register and join us to understand how ... Read More
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2 events,
Studio by Robin Bell: Closing Celebration
Studio by Robin Bell: Closing Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the closing of the second show in the pop-up gallery at Chevy Chase Pavilion! Award-winning visual and projection artist Robin Bell will recreate his Mount Pleasant studio of 18 years. The show is an immersive installation that will include a salon wall showing the work he has collected and created over the last two decades. ... Read More