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Children's Events/Classes

: Taiko: The Art of Japanese Drumming with Mark Rooney

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one's voice in taiko, and a bit of history and Japanese vocabulary, as well. Performances include the chance for volunteers to get up and try their hand at playing these BIG drums! This program is designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with music and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. TICKETS REQUIRED!  Tickets will be given out at the Connie Morella Library Information Desk beginning 30 minutes before performance. The two performances are at 2PM and 3PM.

- : Imagination Stage Student Performance: Same

Welcome to the Standard Academy for Magical Expulsion, where students learn how to suppress and push down their dangerous magical powers. Everyone here is normal, or at least they're trying to be. That is, until a decidedly not-so-normal explosion of magic detonates in the detention room. Join the students as they uncover the mystery, pin down a culprit, and discover there is more to SAME than meets the eye. For more information please visit Imagination Stage.

- : Imagination Stage Student Performance: (Im)Perfect

(Im)Perfect invites audiences to envision a world free from flaws, in which citizens live perfectly within carefully constructed notions of peace, harmony, and cooperation. Joy is maintained effortlessly, if done correctly and according to instruction. But what happens when something, or someone, does not quite fit the mold of the Perfect World? Is there a place for them? For more information please visit Imagination Stage.

Classes/Workshops

: Montgomery County's Spring Forum: Journey to Recovery

Join Montgomery County on Thursday May 9th from 6PM to 8PM for Journey to Recovery: Pathways to Healing from Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Disorders. The 2024 Spring Forum is sponsored by the Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council, the Mental HealthAdvisory Committee, and the Citizens Review Panel for Children. For a full list of speakers and panels, please View the flyer here.

Concerts/Music

: An Evening with Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted performer recognized for his work on the Broadway stage, on television, in film, and as a recording artist. He is a Tony winner, a Grammy winner, and a three-time Emmy Award nominee. Tickets are from $28-$125 and can be purchased here. The Music Center at Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane.

: BSO Presents: Blockbuster Film Classics

From Lawrence of Arabia to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Superman, Damon Gupton conducts an all-orchestral program with classic film scores from the Golden Age of Cinema to the present day. For more information and to buy tickets, please visit Strathmore.com.

- : 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. 

May 17: The 19th Street Band

May 24: Ocho de Bastos

May 31: Eric Scott

: Herb Alpert & Lani Hall

Groove along to vibrant brass-driven classics spanning American standards, Brazilian jazz, and more with renowned trumpeter Herb Alpert and his wife, vocalist Lani Hall. The power couple's performance includes stories about their lives, A&M Records, and the many legendary artists they've collaborated with over the past 50 years. Tickets are from $28-$78 and can be purchased here. The Music Center at Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane.

Discussions/Readings

: B-CC English Conversation Club

Come to the B-CC Regional Services Center Wednesdays in May from 11am-12:30pm including May 1, 8, 15, 22 for the B-CC English Conversation Club.  Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information, please view the flyer here. The Regional Services Center is located on the 2nd floor of 4805 Edgemoor Lane.

: Bethesda Reads Book Discussion Club

Come to the Connie Morella Library at 10:30 AM on Thursday May 9 for the monthly book discussion club! Interested in joining? The Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, in the main meeting room. We'll talk over the book "Atonement" by Ian McEwan. Copies are available at the check out desk.

Special Events

- : Bethesda Fine Arts Festival

Come to Woodmont Triangle on Saturday May 11 from 10am - 6pm and Sunday May 12 from 10am - 5pm for the 19th annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival! Over 100 of the nation's best artists will be showcasing and selling their works. There will be live entertainment both days, and local Bethesda restaurants will be selling food, beer, and wine. For more information, visit https://www.bethesda.org/arts/artsfestival.htm.

: Johns Hopkins Medicine A Woman's Journey

Join us for this exclusive in-person program presented by Johns Hopkins Medicine’s A Woman’s Journey. Tickets range from $25 - $60. For more information and to register please visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/awomansjourney/may-17-2024.

: Glen Echo Gala in the Park

The most exciting fundraiser of the season, Gala In The Park is an event in a place like no other! Gala tickets start at $400; Disco after party $150. For more information and to buy tickets please visit Glen Echo Park.

: 2nd Annual Flores y Flamencas Festival

Join us at Cabin John Regional Park from 11am - 5pm for the 2nd Annual Flores y Flamencas Festival! Celebrate spring with the sounds of flamenco and tastes of Spain! Free, family fun! Cabin John Regional Park is located at 7400 Tuckerman Lane.