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    EVENT INFORMATION & CALENDAR

    Learn more below about upcoming and featured special events, ongoing events (including art exhibitions in our galleries), and seasonal events. Or go directly to our Events Calendar. 

     

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    Featured Special Events

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    SUMMER CONCERTS
    Thursdays, June 12 - August 21, 2025 | 7:30pm

    Join us for free, family-friendly concerts every Thursday evening this summer! Starting at 7:30, rain or shine in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Dancers welcome!

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    INTRODUCTION TO CONTRA DANCE WITH PENELOPE WEINBERGER
    Wednesdays, July 9 - August 13, 2025 | 7:00pm - 8:15pm

    Build confidence in your contra dancing skills, learn basic moves, etiquette, and how to navigate a dance floor with ease. Penelope Weinberger, a veteran contra dancer of nearly 40 years and instructor for 10, will lead you through the basics and get you ready for the big night!

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    PARTNERSHIP GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
    June 6 - July 20, 2025

    On view now in the Partnership Galleries: Blair Anderson, Muse in the Popcorn Gallery, Saaraliisa Ylitalo, Whispers and Ghost Kisses in the Stone Tower Gallery, and Tulio Sampayo, Fishing with Kites in the Park View Gallery.

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    BACK ROOM SALSA NIGHTS
    July 18, 2025 | 7:30pm - 11:00pm

    Join us for a sizzling hot night of Salsa in the Ballroom Back Room! This monthly dance series presented by the Partnership starts with a one-hour beginner lesson followed by salsa dancing with a DJ.

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    BACHATA Y MÁS (BACHATA & MORE)
    July 19, 2025 | 7:30pm - midnight

    Experience the magic of Bachata, and discover why it's the dance that's sweeping the world. A playful Latin dance originating from the Dominican Republic, it's known for close partner interaction with fast footwork, sensual hip movement, and body isolation. Bachata music combines electric guitar with Caribbean and Latin influences. But wait! There's more! We'll also dance Salsa, Merengue, Kizomba, y más!

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    ART WALK IN THE PARK
    August 1, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Every First Friday, from May through August from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or artist demonstrations. 

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    HONKY TONK DANCE WITH ARTY HILL & THE LONG GONE DADDYS
    August 15, 2025 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm

    Two-step the night away with Arty Hill & the Long Gone Daddysin the Bumper Car Pavilion! From Baltimore, Md to Central Texas, Arty Hill packs the bars and dance floors with his unique brand of modern Honky Tonk.

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    SWING DANCE WITH HALLEY SHOENBERG AND HER SWINGIN' CATS
    August 23, 2025 | 8:00pm - 11:30pm

    Join us for a Swing Dance in the Historic Spanish Ballroom! Halley Shoenberg and Her Swingin’ Cats will swing the night away, featuring Christiana Drapkin (vocal), Halley Shoenberg (clarinet/saxophone), Doug Elliott (trombone), Harry Appleman (piano), Cyndy Elliott (bass) and Francis Thompson (drums). 

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    LABOR DAY ART SHOW
    August 30 - September 1, 2025

    The 54th Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1, 2025 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm. A public Opening Reception will be held on Friday, August 19, 7:30pm - 9:00pm.

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    MUSIC FREE-FOR-ALL
    August 30, 2025 | 12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present a family-friendly Music FREE-for-All in the Bumper Car Pavilion over Labor Day Weekend!  Join us for FREE live music concerts with music you can dance to—it's like an extended day-long summer concert!

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Ongoing Events

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    Exhibitions & Galleries

     

  • Social Dancing

    Social Dances

     

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    Children's Theater

     

Seasonal Activities & Glen Echo Park Aquarium

In 2021, we hope you were able to participate in our months-long celebration of the Carousel's 100th Anniversary! Thousands of people joined us for lectures, story time, carousel family days, and more! Many of these events were virtual, so if you missed them you can still participate!  

Carousel 100th Anniversary >>

Lost & Found

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Please note: Lost & Found is cleared on the first Tuesday of every month.