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SilverWorks Studio & Gallery
Ongoing
Monday through Sunday - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Presenter: SilverWorks Studio & Gallery Location: SilverWorks Studio Admission: Free Contact Phone: (301) 634-2228 http://www.silverworksglenechopark.com
SilverWorks Studio & Gallery is a working silversmith studio and includes an ongoing exhibition, as well as sales, of the work of artist-in-residence Blair Anderson.
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2018 Summer Concert Series: Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes
Thursday, August 2 - starting at 7:30 pm
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: Free Contact Email: info@glenechopark.org Contact Phone: 301-634-2222
Enjoy an evening of live blues music with Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes.
The Bumper Car Pavilion is completely covered; concerts will be held rain or shine. Our cafe, Praline at Glen Echo, will be open, or you can bring a picnic dinner. The Dentzel carousel will be open from 7 - 9 pm, $1.25/ride.
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Blues Dance
Thursday, August 2, 8:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $8 Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org http://www.capitalblues.org/
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We rotate DJs and instructors each week to inspire and challenge you. A beginner workshop from 8:15 - 9:00 pm offers important partnering basics for new dancers. The class is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 pm to 11:30 pm to blues music from every corner of the genre. Note: the entrance to Ballroom Back Room is on far left side of Spanish Ballroom.
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Art Glass Center at Glen Echo
Ongoing
Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Presenter: Art Glass Center at Glen Echo Location: Art Glass Center http://www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org
The Art Glass Center gallery's ongoing exhibitions feature the work of resident artists Diane Cabe, Christine Hekimian, Sue Hill, Michele Rubin, Bev and Zayde Sleph, and Janet Wittenberg. Sculpture, vessels, functional art, and jewelry are also for sale. Classes are taught year-round for both new and advanced students.
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Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Ongoing
Spring (March through May):
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday-Sunday: 11am to 4pm
Storytime Fridays at 11:30am
Closed Easter Sunday, April 1
Summer (June through August):
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Sunday, 11am to 4pm
Fall & Winter (September through March):
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday-Sunday, 11am to 4pm
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Aquarium Location: Glen Echo Park Aquarium Admission: $7 general public; $5 military and seniors; FREE for Children under 2 Contact Phone: 301-955-6256 http://glenechopark.org/aquarium
Come visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium. There are different water creatures, a pirate ship, interactive games, and a touch tank!
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Storytime at the Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Fridays, 11am - 1pm
Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Aquarium Recommended Ages: Ages 2-5 with adult Location: Glen Echo Park Aquarium Admission: $6 admission Contact Phone: 301.955.6256 http://www.gepaquarium.org
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Join us for Animal Storytime at the Glen Echo Park Aquarium! On Fridays, ages 2-5 with adult, will enjoy an aquatic themed storytime session. Stay to explore the Aquarium exhibits and touch tank until 1pm. For the story of the day and more information go to gepaquarium.org
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Art Walk in the Park
First Friday of the month: May 4 / Jun 1 / Jul 6 / Aug 3 / Sep 7
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Throughout the Park Admission: Free Contact Phone: 301 634 2222
Every First Friday, May through September from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations throughout the park. Check the Art Walk page to see what is happening in studios and shows at http://glenechopark.org/artwalk.
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Contra Dance
Friday, August 3, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $10 / $5 age 17 and under Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org http://www.fridaynightdance.org/
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing, as well as some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Beginners are always welcome and a partner is not necessary!
TBA calls to Triple Helix.
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Glassworks
Ongoing
Saturdays - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Presenter: Glassworks Location: Caretaker's Cottage Admission: Free Contact Phone: (301) 634-2280 http://www.glenechoglassworks.com
Glassworks was the Washington DC area's first glass school. Classes are taught year-round for both new and advanced students. During open studio hours view artists and work and purchase beautiful hand-blown glass.
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Glen Echo Pottery
Ongoing (April through December 24)
Saturday & Sunday - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Presenter: Glen Echo Pottery Location: Glen Echo Pottery Gallery Admission: Free Contact Phone: (301) 229-5585 http://www.glenechopottery.com
Glen Echo Pottery presents ongoing exhibitions in the Glen Echo Pottery gallery. These feature a special selection of work by resident artists, instructors, and students. The gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays, 12 to 5pm April through December.
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Saturday Art Explorers
Ongoing
Saturday - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture Recommended Ages: Kids under 10 years old Location: Candy Corner Admission: $5 per parent/child pair, or $8 for two children with adult Contact Phone: (301) 634-2228 http://glenechopark.org/artexplorers
Every Saturday morning drop in at the Candy Corner for some art activites. Most activites take around 30 minutes and change from week to week. No pre-registration required.
Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership with generous support of The Primary Day School.
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Swing Dance
Saturday, August 4, 8:00 pm - midnight
Presenter: Jam Cellar Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: TBD Contact Email: huh@thejamcellar.com http://www.thejamcellar.com
The Jam Cellar presents a swing dance with live music in the Spanish Ballroom. Included in admission is a beginning swing dance lesson from 8 to 9 pm, followed by dancing until midnight. No partner or prior experience needed.
Please check back for information about tonight's band.
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Waltz Dance
Sunday, August 5, 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $13 per person / $5 students & children Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org http://www.waltztimedances.org
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 2:45 to 3:30 pm, followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances to live music. Dancing runs from 3:30 to 6 pm. As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost of admission includes the lesson.
Today’s band is GREEN LIGHT KARMA with David Knight (fiddle), Andrew Marcus (accordion), Dave Wiesler (piano, guitar).
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Argentine Tango
Sunday, August 5, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Presenter: Tango Brillante DC Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $15/one lesson, $20/both lessons, or $10 "dance only" at 8:30 pm Contact Name: René Davila Contact Email: rene_f_davila@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tango-Brillante-DC/191689437524052
Tango Brillante DC is happy to offer Argentine Tango lessons followed by a Milonga most Sunday evenings. Dancers can choose either the beginner lesson from 6:30 - 7:30 pm or the special Milonga lesson from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, or both. Cost is $15 for one lesson or $20 for both lessons - both options include the Milonga that follows. For dancers who wish to attend just the Milonga, cost is $10 and the open dance runs from 8:30 - 11:00 pm. René will DJ a mix of traditional tango with a little alternative added. No partner required.
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Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, August 5, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $13 nonmembers/$10 FSGW members/$5 ages 17 and under http://www.fsgw.org
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson at 7 p.m., followed by the dance with caller and live music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
TBA calls with Green Light Karma.
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2018 Summer Concert Series: U.S. Marine Band - Free Country
Thursday, August 9 - starting at 7:30 pm
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: Free Contact Email: info@glenechopark.org Contact Phone: 301-634-2222
Enjoy an evening of live music with Free Country, the Marine Band's popular music ensemble. The United States Marine Band, also known as "The President's Own," is made up of world-class musicians who regularly perform a wide range of music for the President and other dignitaries.
The Bumper Car Pavilion is completely covered; concerts will be held rain or shine. Our cafe, Praline at Glen Echo, will be open, or you can bring a picnic dinner. The Dentzel carousel will be open from 7 - 9 pm, $1.25/ride.
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Blues Dance
Thursday, August 9, 8:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $8 Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org http://www.capitalblues.org/
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We rotate DJs and instructors each week to inspire and challenge you. A beginner workshop from 8:15 - 9:00 pm offers important partnering basics for new dancers. The class is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 pm to 11:30 pm to blues music from every corner of the genre. Note: the entrance to Ballroom Back Room is on far left side of Spanish Ballroom.
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Contra Dance
Friday, August 10, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $10 / $5 age 17 and under Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org http://www.fridaynightdance.org/
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing, as well as some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Beginners are always welcome and a partner is not necessary!
Jack Mitchell calls to the Glen Echo Open Band.
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Swing Dance
Saturday, August 11, 8:00 pm - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $20 / $15 ages 11-17 Contact Email: Debra@gottaswing.com http://www.americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with live music in the Spanish Ballroom.
The Olney Big Band is a traditional jazz big band, comprised of professional and talented musicians from the Washington, DC area. The band specializes in performance of classic swing, dance and jazz music from the Big Band Era of the ‘30s and ‘40s; its mission is to bring the sounds of big band music into the mainstream for current and future generations to enjoy.
The dance includes a beginner swing lesson with Tom & Debra from 8 - 9 pm, followed by dancing from 9 pm - midnight. Beginners are welcome and no partner is necessary.
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Argentine Tango
Sunday, August 12, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Presenter: Tango Brillante DC Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $15/one lesson, $20/both lessons, or $10 "dance only" at 8:30 pm Contact Name: René Davila Contact Email: rene_f_davila@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tango-Brillante-DC/191689437524052
Tango Brillante DC is happy to offer Argentine Tango lessons followed by a Milonga most Sunday evenings. Dancers can choose either the beginner lesson from 6:30 - 7:30 pm or the special Milonga lesson from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, or both. Cost is $15 for one lesson or $20 for both lessons - both options include the Milonga that follows. For dancers who wish to attend just the Milonga, cost is $10 and the open dance runs from 8:30 - 11:00 pm. René will DJ a mix of traditional tango with a little alternative added. No partner required.
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Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, August 12, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $13 nonmembers/$10 FSGW members/$5 ages 17 and under http://www.fsgw.org
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson at 7 p.m., followed by the dance with caller and live music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Jack Mitchell calls with Gotham Carnival.
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2018 Summer Concert Series: Justin Trawick and The Common Good
Thursday, August 16 - starting at 7:30 pm
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: Free Contact Email: info@glenechopark.org Contact Phone: 301-634-2222
Enjoy an evening of live music with Justin Trawick and The Common Good. Justin Trawick has been performing in the Washington DC area and along the East Coast since 2006, citing musical influences like Bob Schneider, The Tallest Man on Earth, G. Love, Old Crow Medicine Show, and David Gray. In June of 2015, Trawick released his first single, "Goodbye," under the band name “Justin Trawick and the Common Good.” Trawick has opened for over 30 national acts including Suzanne Vega, Wyclef Jean, Brett Dennen, Blues Traveler, Enter The Haggis, Bob Schneider, and Edwin McCain, and shared bills with Dr. Dogg and The Avett Brothers. In February of 2014, Trawick won “Song of the Year” at the Washington Area Music Awards for his song "All the Places That I've Been."
The Bumper Car Pavilion is completely covered; concerts will be held rain or shine. Our cafe, Praline at Glen Echo, will be open, or you can bring a picnic dinner. The Dentzel carousel will be open from 7 - 9 pm, $1.25/ride.
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Blues Dance
Thursday, August 16, 8:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $8 Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org http://www.capitalblues.org/
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We rotate DJs and instructors each week to inspire and challenge you. A beginner workshop from 8:15 - 9:00 pm offers important partnering basics for new dancers. The class is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 pm to 11:30 pm to blues music from every corner of the genre. Note: the entrance to Ballroom Back Room is on far left side of Spanish Ballroom.
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Contra Dance
Friday, August 17, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $10 / $5 age 17 and under Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org http://www.fridaynightdance.org/
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing, as well as some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Beginners are always welcome and a partner is not necessary!
TBA calls to Are We There Yet? with Charlie Pilzer (piano), Tina Chancey (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Tom Wright (mandolin).
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Balboa DJ Dance
Friday, August 17, 8:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $10 Contact Email: Debra@gottaswing.com http://www.americanswing.org
Here's a chance for Balboa/Bal-Swing enthusiasts to dance to great DJ music on one of the best dance floors in the universe. Enjoy a casual, friendly atmosphere where you can Bal 'til your heart's content (but no one will mind if you throw in a little Lindy upon occasion, either!)
Drop-in beginner swing lesson at 8:30 pm with Dabe and Janelle Johnson, dance from 9 pm-11:30 pm.
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Swouk Fusion Dance - Zouk and West Coast Swing
Saturday, August 18, 7:30 pm - 2:00 am
Presenter: District Zouk Recommended Ages: 18 and older Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $15 before 9:30 pm / $10 after 9:30 pm https://www.facebook.com/DistrictZouk/
Come join us for another night of Brazilian zouk & West Coast Swing!
CLASS INSTRUCTORS:
Brazilian Zouk with District Zouk
West Coast Swing with Daniel Pavlov
CLASSES:
7:30pm-8:30pm Beginner Zouk & West Coast Swing class
Concurrent beginner courses for those new or needing refreshers to these dances
- Zouk Topics - TBA
- WCS Topics - TBA
8:30-9:30pm Intermediate Zouk & West Coast Swing class
Concurrent intermediate courses for those ready to expand their knowledge
- Zouk Topics - TBA
- WCS Topics - TBA
DANCING:
9:30pm-2:00am Zouk & WCS Party w/ DJ TBA
Most music will be danceable for both dances, so we'll keep you dancing all night!
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Swing Dance
Saturday, August 18, 8:00 pm - midnight
Presenter: Flying Feet Enterprises Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $20 / $15 with valid student ID Contact Email: dance@flyingfeet.org http://www.flyingfeet.org
Flying Feet Enterprises presents a swing dance with live music by the Rock-a-Sonics in the historic Spanish Ballroom. Enjoy a beginner swing dance lesson at 8:00 pm (included in the admission), followed by dancing until midnight. No partner or prior experience needed.
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Waltz Dance
Sunday, August 19, 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Presenter: Waltz Time Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $13 per person / $5 students & children Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org http://www.waltztimedances.org
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 2:45 to 3:30 pm, followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances to live music. Dancing runs from 3:30 to 6 pm. As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost of admission includes the lesson.
Today’s band is WAVERLEY STATION TRIO with David Knight (fiddle), Liz Donaldson (piano), Ralph Gordon (bass).
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Argentine Tango
Sunday, August 19, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Presenter: Tango Brillante DC Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $15/one lesson, $20/both lessons, or $10 "dance only" at 8:30 pm Contact Name: René Davila Contact Email: rene_f_davila@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tango-Brillante-DC/191689437524052
Tango Brillante DC is happy to offer Argentine Tango lessons followed by a Milonga most Sunday evenings. Dancers can choose either the beginner lesson from 6:30 - 7:30 pm or the special Milonga lesson from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, or both. Cost is $15 for one lesson or $20 for both lessons - both options include the Milonga that follows. For dancers who wish to attend just the Milonga, cost is $10 and the open dance runs from 8:30 - 11:00 pm. René will DJ a mix of traditional tango with a little alternative added. No partner required.
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Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, August 19, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $13 nonmembers/$10 FSGW members/$5 ages 17 and under http://www.fsgw.org
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson at 7 p.m., followed by the dance with caller and live music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
TBA calls with Medicinal Purpose.
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Contra Sonic Dance
Tuesday, August 21, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Presenter: FSGW Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $9; $7 for FSGW members, students, and youth (17 and under) Contact Name: www.fsgw.org http://www.fsgw.org
Come experience Contra Sonic in the climate-controlled comfort of Glen Echo's Back Room.
It's high-energy, it's loud, and it's glow stick fueled! FSGW now offers traditional called contra dancing with live mixed DJ music every other month. It could be techno, trance, electro pop, but whatever it is, it's fun to dance to.
Beginner dance lesson at 7:30 pm followed by dancing from 8 - 11 pm. No partner or prior experience needed.
Please check back for information about tonight's caller and DJ.
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2018 Summer Concert Series: James Bazen Big Band
Thursday, August 23 - starting at 7:30 pm
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: Free Contact Email: info@glenechopark.org Contact Phone: 301-634-2222
Enjoy an evening of live music with the James Bazen Big Band. This exciting 18 piece ensemble features some of the area's best musicians performing a wide range of material.
The Bumper Car Pavilion is completely covered; concerts will be held rain or shine. Our cafe, Praline at Glen Echo, will be open, or you can bring a picnic dinner. The Dentzel carousel will be open from 7 - 9 pm, $1.25/ride.
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Blues Dance
Thursday, August 23, 8:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $8 Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org http://www.capitalblues.org/
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We rotate DJs and instructors each week to inspire and challenge you. A beginner workshop from 8:15 - 9:00 pm offers important partnering basics for new dancers. The class is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 pm to 11:30 pm to blues music from every corner of the genre. Note: the entrance to Ballroom Back Room is on far left side of Spanish Ballroom.
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Contra Dance
Friday, August 24, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $10 / $5 age 17 and under Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org http://www.fridaynightdance.org/
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing, as well as some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Beginners are always welcome and a partner is not necessary!
Dugan Murphy calls to Audrey & Clayton with Audrey Budington (fiddle), Clayton Clemetson (piano).
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Swing Dance
Saturday, August 25, 8:00 pm - midnight
Presenter: American Swing Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $20 / $15 ages 11-17 Contact Email: Debra@gottaswing.com http://www.americanswing.org
American Swing presents a swing dance with live music in the Spanish Ballroom.
At an impressively young age, the talented Josh Christina has already seen the big city lights of country music capital Nashville when recording his first album, as well as performing on the international television stage of Ireland’s Late Late Show.
Josh Christina is the future of Rock ’n’ Roll, folks! He plays it the way it was meant to be played. How this 21-year-old musician plays with the soul of Ray Charles, the piano with the feel of Jerry Lee Lewis, the energy of Elvis Presley and the rhythm of the legendary rock n’ roll guitar player, Chuck Berry, who all had their biggest hits before he was born, in fact, before his parents were born, is beyond me!
— Daryl Davis - Legendary Blues Musician
The dance includes a beginner swing lesson with Tom & Debra from 8 - 9 pm, followed by dancing from 9 pm - midnight. Beginners are welcome and no partner is necessary.
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Argentine Tango
Sunday, August 26, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Presenter: Tango Brillante DC Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $15/one lesson, $20/both lessons, or $10 "dance only" at 8:30 pm Contact Name: René Davila Contact Email: rene_f_davila@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tango-Brillante-DC/191689437524052
Tango Brillante DC is happy to offer Argentine Tango lessons followed by a Milonga most Sunday evenings. Dancers can choose either the beginner lesson from 6:30 - 7:30 pm or the special Milonga lesson from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, or both. Cost is $15 for one lesson or $20 for both lessons - both options include the Milonga that follows. For dancers who wish to attend just the Milonga, cost is $10 and the open dance runs from 8:30 - 11:00 pm. René will DJ a mix of traditional tango with a little alternative added. No partner required.
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Contra and Square Dance
Sunday, August 26, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Presenter: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $13 nonmembers/$10 FSGW members/$5 ages 17 and under http://www.fsgw.org
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson at 7 p.m., followed by the dance with caller and live music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Jacqui Ann calls with Larry Unger, Alexander Mitchell, and Ralph Gordon.
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2018 Summer Concert Series: Texas Chainsaw Horns
Thursday, August 30 - starting at 7:30 pm
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: Free Contact Email: info@glenechopark.org Contact Phone: 301-634-2222
Enjoy an evening of live music with the Texas Chainsaw Horns, a funk-soul-blues-R&B band that came together fifteen years ago in the suburbs of Washington D.C. The main focus of the band is the tight, five-piece horn section featuring trumpeter/arranger Tony Murtha, whose work has been featured on American Idol, the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show, the Disney Channel, Comedy Central’s Colbert Report, and commercials for Subway and the Washington Nationals. With almost a dozen members, the band draws on a wide variety of influences, ranging from Ray Charles and James Brown, to ZZ Top and The Tower of Power.
The Bumper Car Pavilion is completely covered; concerts will be held rain or shine. Our cafe, Praline at Glen Echo, will be open, or you can bring a picnic dinner. The Dentzel carousel will be open from 7 - 9 pm, $1.25/ride.
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Blues Dance
Thursday, August 30, 8:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Capital Blues Location: Ballroom Back Room Admission: $8 Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org http://www.capitalblues.org/
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We rotate DJs and instructors each week to inspire and challenge you. A beginner workshop from 8:15 - 9:00 pm offers important partnering basics for new dancers. The class is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 pm to 11:30 pm to blues music from every corner of the genre. Note: the entrance to Ballroom Back Room is on far left side of Spanish Ballroom.
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Contra Dance
Friday, August 31, 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: $10 / $5 age 17 and under Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org http://www.fridaynightdance.org/
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing, as well as some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Beginners are always welcome and a partner is not necessary!
Please check back for information about tonight's band and caller.
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