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Irish Sean Nós Dance Jam Session

Presented by Kate Spanos Irish Dance at School of Musical Traditions

Dec 14, 2025 - Jun 07, 2026

Apr 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm (Sun)

May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm (Sun)

Jun 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm (Sun)

These dancer-led sessions for Irish/percussive dancers and musicians offer a supportive environment to work on your footwork, share steps, improvise with live traditional music, and deepen your connection to this fun, uplifting tradition.

Brazilian Samba Dance Class

Presented by EducArte at The Jam Space

Jan 06 - Jun 02, 2026

Apr 7, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Apr 14, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Apr 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Apr 28, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

May 5, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

May 12, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

May 19, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

May 26, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Jun 2, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

EducArte offers regular classes to teach students the fundamentals of samba dance technique and groove, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work.

Irish Sean Nós Dance Class

Presented by Kate Spanos Irish Dance at The JaM Space

Jan 07 - May 27, 2026

Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Apr 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Apr 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Apr 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Apr 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Sean nós, meaning “old style” in Irish, originates from the Connemara region of Ireland and is characterized by its improvisational nature and close connection to the music.

Irish Step Dance Class

Presented by Kate Spanos Irish Dance at The JaM Space

Jan 07 - May 27, 2026

Apr 1, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Apr 8, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Apr 15, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Apr 22, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Apr 29, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

May 6, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

May 13, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

May 20, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

May 27, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Irish step dance classes draw from various Irish step dance styles, especially festival style technique from the north of Ireland, with an emphasis on strength, control, musicality, and stage presence.

Brazilian Samba Dance Class

Presented by EducArte at Maryland Youth Ballet

Jan 08 - Jun 04, 2026

Apr 9, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Apr 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Apr 23, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Apr 30, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

May 7, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

May 14, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

May 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

May 28, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Jun 4, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

EducArte offers regular classes to teach students the fundamentals of samba dance technique and groove, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work.

Brazilian Samba Percussion

Presented by EducArte at Levine Music MD Campus: Silver Spring

Jan 08 - Jun 04, 2026

Apr 9, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Apr 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Apr 23, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Apr 30, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

May 7, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

May 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

May 28, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Jun 4, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Join us once a week on Thursday evenings for Brazilian bateria (samba percussion) classes at Levine Music in Silver Spring.

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Winter Classes Enrollment: Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery at Glen Echo Park

Presented by Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park

Jan 09 - Mar 31, 2026

Mar 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:30pm (Sun)

Mar 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:30pm (Mon)

Mar 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:30pm (Tue)

Learn a new artistic skill this year and get inspired!

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Brazilian Music Classes for Youth (taught in Portuguese)

Presented by EducArte at Round House Theatre Bethesda

Jan 10 - Jun 13, 2026

Apr 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sat)

Apr 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sat)

Apr 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sat)

May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sat)

May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sat)

May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sat)

May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sat)

May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sat)

Jun 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sat)

Jun 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sat)

EducArte’s Brazilian Arts Academy is a weekly cultural arts program designed for Brazilian and Brazilian American youth and families living in Montgomery County and the Greater Washington DC area.

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Sarau de Samba: Brazilian Samba Roots Experience

Presented by EducArte at Glen Echo Park

Jan 18 - Jun 07, 2026

Apr 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm (Sun)

May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm (Sun)

Jun 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm (Sun)

Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of roots samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture!

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Winter / Spring Classes

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

Jan 20 - May 15, 2026

Mar 29, 2026 - All Day (Sun)

Mar 30, 2026 - All Day (Mon)

Mar 31, 2026 - All Day (Tue)

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Imagination Stage offers classes in acting, musical theatre, dance, filmmaking, and more for students ages 12 months through 12th grade.

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Adult Visual & Performing Arts Classes at Montgomery College

Presented by Community Arts at Montgomery College at Cafritz Foundation Arts Center

Jan 26 - May 16, 2026

Mar 29, 2026 - All Day (Sun)

Mar 30, 2026 - All Day (Mon)

Mar 31, 2026 - All Day (Tue)

Apr 1, 2026 - All Day (Wed)

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Join Community Arts at Montgomery College for classes in visual and performing arts this winter and spring. Registration opens November 17. Classes start the week of January 26.

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Candlelit Sound Bath

Presented by Arts on the Green at Kentlands Mansion

Jan 29 - May 28, 2026

Apr 30, 2026 at 6:30pm (Thu)

May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm (Thu)

Experience the sounds of crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes & more to relax and transcend into a magical soundscape sprinkled with silence.

Freckleface Strawberry, The Musical

Presented by Adventure Theatre MTC at Adventure Theatre MTC

Feb 12 - Mar 29, 2026

Mar 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm (Sun)

Mar 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm (Sun)

Based on Julianne Moore’s book, this funny, heartfelt musical shows that being different is what makes us special!

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Art Sampler Class Series

Presented by Riverworks Art Center at Riverworks Art Center Studios at Alden Farms

Mar 02 - Apr 06, 2026

Mar 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Mon)

Apr 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Mon)

Engage in some art sampler class sessions to discover your new creative joy by exploring printmaking, cyanotype, collage, acrylics, and bold mixed media play!

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Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio: 27th Juried High School Exhibition

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Gallery B

Mar 06 - Mar 29, 2026

Mar 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Sun)

Indulge in art from talented local young artists with Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio's annual juried high school art exhibition!

Riverworks Community Roundtable Project #5: Solarpunk

Presented by Riverworks Art Center at Riverworks Art Center Studios at Alden Farms

Mar 06 - May 09, 2026

Apr 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm (Sat)

Apr 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm (Fri)

Apr 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm (Fri)

May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm (Sat)

Artists and writers will explore the Solarpunk philosophy through this unique community creative project!

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34th Annual Strathmore Juried Exhibition

Presented by Strathmore at The Mansion at Strathmore

Mar 07 - Apr 22, 2026

Mar 31, 2026 - All Day (Tue)

Apr 1, 2026 - All Day (Wed)

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Apr 18, 2026 - All Day (Sat)

Apr 21, 2026 - All Day (Tue)

Apr 22, 2026 - All Day (Wed)

The table is set and your place awaits at Strathmore’s Steeped exhibition!

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Painting What We See: 4 Week Class Series

Presented by Riverworks Art Center at Riverworks Art Center Studios at Alden Farms

Mar 11 - Apr 01, 2026

Apr 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Wed)

Expand your skills for seeing and painting the world around you with greater confidence and clarity!

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The Lost Virginity Tour

Presented by Best Medicine Rep at The Writer's Center

Mar 13 - Mar 29, 2026

Mar 29, 2026 at 3:00pm (Sun)

Four retired women go on a road trip to the places where they first became women in this hilarious, poignant comedy by Cricket Daniel.

Appropriate

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

Mar 18 - Apr 19, 2026

Mar 29, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Sun)

Mar 31, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Apr 1, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Apr 2, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Apr 3, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Fri)

Apr 4, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Sat)

Apr 5, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Sun)

Apr 7, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Apr 8, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Apr 9, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Apr 10, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Fri)

Apr 11, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Sat)

Apr 12, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Sun)

Apr 14, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Tue)

Apr 15, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Wed)

Apr 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thu)

Apr 17, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Fri)

Apr 18, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Sat)

Apr 19, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Sun)

Enjoy a night of Tony-Award winning theatre in an intimate setting with "Appropriate"!

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Solarpunk Book Club

Presented by Riverworks Art Center at Locals Farm Market

Mar 18 - Jun 10, 2026

Apr 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Jun 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm (Wed)

Come together to read one book a month and discuss a more harmonious future through Solarpunk!

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GWCC Irish Social (Set + Céilí) Dance Class: Spring Session

Presented by Greater Washington Céilí Club at Pinecrest Local Park

Mar 19 - May 21, 2026

Apr 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Apr 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Apr 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Apr 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Apr 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm (Thu)

Learn Irish social dancing (not Riverdance or Step) in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with a terrific instructor, no partner or experience required!

Good Morning, Good Night

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

Mar 21 - Apr 19, 2026

Mar 29, 2026 at 10:00am (Sun)

Apr 4, 2026 at 10:00am (Sat)

Apr 5, 2026 at 10:00am (Sun)

Apr 11, 2026 at 10:00am (Sat)

Apr 12, 2026 at 10:00am (Sun)

Apr 18, 2026 at 10:00am (Sat)

Apr 19, 2026 at 10:00am (Sun)

In this brand-new show, very young children will discover the beauty of the world during daytime and nighttime.

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Intro to Documentary Production

Presented by Docs In Progress at Docs In Progress

Mar 21 - Apr 25, 2026

Apr 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Sat)

Apr 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Sat)

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm (Sat)

This hands-on production class for new filmmakers focuses on how to plan, shoot and edit a short doc.

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