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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

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    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers logo
    FOLK DANCE

    7:30pm - 10:00pm

    7:30pm - 8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Class; 8:30pm - 10:00pm open request dancing

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. Learn dances from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Albania, Greece, Turkey…

     Learn More

    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff

    showtimes vary

    This summer, dive into a whirlwind of imagination with Twisted Tales—a magical, mischievous play where sibling rivalry meets fairy tale mayhem! When siblings Bailey and Frank spend the summer at the theater with their eccentric Aunt…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    summer concerts graphic with guitar and flowers

    7:30pm - 8:30pm

    For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

     Learn More

    Capital Blues Logo

    8:15pm - 11:30pm

     

    8:15pm - 9:00pm Lesson  |  9:00pm - 11:30pm Dance

    Capital Blues! On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area. Admission is $10 per person…

     Learn More

    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff

    showtimes vary

    This summer, dive into a whirlwind of imagination with Twisted Tales—a magical, mischievous play where sibling rivalry meets fairy tale mayhem! When siblings Bailey and Frank spend the summer at the theater with their eccentric Aunt…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

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    Back Room Salsa Nights red graphic with dancers

    7:30pm - 11:00pm

    Join us every third Friday in the Ballroom Back Room for a sizzling hot night of Salsa presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. We'll start at 7:30pm with a one-hour beginner lesson (free with the price of admission)…

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    Contra dancers

    7:30pm - 11:00pm

    7:30pm: Lesson | 8:00pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

    Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Sponsored…

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff

    showtimes vary

    This summer, dive into a whirlwind of imagination with Twisted Tales—a magical, mischievous play where sibling rivalry meets fairy tale mayhem! When siblings Bailey and Frank spend the summer at the theater with their eccentric Aunt…

     Learn More

    Portrait of Schroeder Cherry

    10:30am - 11:30am

    Join us Saturday morning for a virtual Artist Discussion with Schroeder Cherry, part of…

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    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

     Learn More

    A ceramic plate by artist Christine Goh

    11:00am - 4:00pm

    Visit the Glen Echo Pottery Gallery to view ceramic work by instructors and advanced students.

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director, full-time artist-in-residence, and chief instructor since 1974…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    Paper art

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Stone Tower Gallery presents Whispers and Ghost Kisses, a solo exhibition by artist Saaraliisa Ylitalo. The artist writes, “When someone close to you dies, often after this moment in time, you experience reminders of that person.…

     Learn More

    Example of Art Glass

    12:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see art through the medium of glass on display at the Art Glass Center

     

    The Art Glass Center at Glen Echo is a school, resource center, and gallery for kiln-formed glass serving the Washington metropolitan area. 

    The…

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    purple pendant

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Popcorn Gallery presents Muse, an exhibition by Blair Anderson, founder of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery in historic Glen Echo Park. Artist Blair Anderson revisits her inclination for themes with an all new, original collection that…

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    Man using a camera
    PHOTOWORKS

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see photography on view at the Photoworks Gallery where their latest work is on display.

     Photoworks is a vibrant and unique resource for photographers. Our philosophy is simple: Creative dialogue with fellow photographers, an…

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    DC Casineros Logo

    2:00pm: Son, Casino and Rueda de Casino Dance Lesson | 3:15pm - 5:00pm: Social Dance

     

     

    DC Casineros hosts a Cuban Dance Workshop and Social!

    Come join this amazing group in the historic Spanish Ballroom and dance Rueda de Casino!

    Introducing a wide array of Cuban popular Dances and structures that are also rooted in…

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    DC Rawhides logo

    7:00-8:00pm Lesson | 8:00pm - 11:00pm Social Dance

    Join us for DC Rawhides' dance at the Park! An inclusive, diverse, affirming, fun, high energy LGBTQ+ dance, where all are welcome, structured so all levels of dancers, including beginners, can participate.  We dance two-step, west coast, waltz,…

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    Spyros Swing

    8:00pm - 10:00pm

    8:00pm - 10:00pm: Live Music with Social Dancing (no lesson)

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff

    showtimes vary

    This summer, dive into a whirlwind of imagination with Twisted Tales—a magical, mischievous play where sibling rivalry meets fairy tale mayhem! When siblings Bailey and Frank spend the summer at the theater with their eccentric Aunt…

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

     Learn More

    A ceramic plate by artist Christine Goh

    11:00am - 4:00pm

    Visit the Glen Echo Pottery Gallery to view ceramic work by instructors and advanced students.

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director, full-time artist-in-residence, and chief instructor since 1974…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    Example of Art Glass

    12:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see art through the medium of glass on display at the Art Glass Center

     

    The Art Glass Center at Glen Echo is a school, resource center, and gallery for kiln-formed glass serving the Washington metropolitan area. 

    The…

     Learn More

    purple pendant

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Popcorn Gallery presents Muse, an exhibition by Blair Anderson, founder of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery in historic Glen Echo Park. Artist Blair Anderson revisits her inclination for themes with an all new, original collection that…

     Learn More

    Paper art

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Stone Tower Gallery presents Whispers and Ghost Kisses, a solo exhibition by artist Saaraliisa Ylitalo. The artist writes, “When someone close to you dies, often after this moment in time, you experience reminders of that person.…

     Learn More

    Man using a camera
    PHOTOWORKS

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see photography on view at the Photoworks Gallery where their latest work is on display.

     Photoworks is a vibrant and unique resource for photographers. Our philosophy is simple: Creative dialogue with fellow photographers, an…

     Learn More

    Dancing Planet Contra

    2:30pm - 6:00pm

    2:30pm: Lesson | 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Social Dance

    Contra Dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park presented by Dancing Planet!

    With live music by TBA and dance caller TBA!  …

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    Ballroom Time logo with silhouette of couple dancing

    2:45pm - 6:00pm

    2:45pm - 3:30pm: Lesson | 3:30pm - 6:00pm: Social Dance

    Ballroom Time is pleased to announce that Unforgettable Big Band will be performing at the historic Spanish Ballroom on Sunday afternoon June 22,…

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    WCS at Glen Echo

    5:30pm - 10:30pm

    Late Night Early is the only West Coast Swing party with late night vibes....during the day! Lessons are located at Rooms 202-203. The social dance is located at the Spanish Ballroom. Tickets are $15 entry, or $20 for you…

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    Tango Brilliante logo

    6:30pm - 11:00pm

    6:30pm & 7:30pm: Lessons | 8:30pm-11pm: Social Dance

    Tango Brillante presents lessons and a dance. Tango lesson (6:30pm), Milonga lesson (7:30pm), Social Dance (8:30-11:00pm). For more information…

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Ballroom Time logo with silhouette of couple dancing

    6:30pm - 9:00pm

    6:30pm - 8:30pm: Lesson , 8:30-9:00 pm: Practice

    Ballroom Time presents a ballroom dance in the Ballroom Back Room on June 24 2025

    Admission is $15 at the door (Cash /Check/Zelle/Credit Card) or $5 for full-time…

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

     Learn More

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers logo
    FOLK DANCE

    7:30pm - 10:00pm

    7:30pm - 8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Class; 8:30pm - 10:00pm open request dancing

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. Learn dances from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Albania, Greece, Turkey…

     Learn More

    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff

    showtimes vary

    This summer, dive into a whirlwind of imagination with Twisted Tales—a magical, mischievous play where sibling rivalry meets fairy tale mayhem! When siblings Bailey and Frank spend the summer at the theater with their eccentric Aunt…

     Learn More

    The Lightning Thief Illustration

    showtimes vary

    This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

     Learn More

    summer concerts graphic with guitar and flowers

    7:30pm - 8:30pm

    For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

     Learn More

    Capital Blues Logo

    8:15pm - 11:30pm

     

    8:15pm - 9:00pm Lesson  |  9:00pm - 11:30pm Dance

    Capital Blues! On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area. Admission is $10 per person…

     Learn More

    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff

    showtimes vary

    This summer, dive into a whirlwind of imagination with Twisted Tales—a magical, mischievous play where sibling rivalry meets fairy tale mayhem! When siblings Bailey and Frank spend the summer at the theater with their eccentric Aunt…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    Contra dancers

    7:30pm - 11:00pm

    7:30pm: Lesson | 8:00pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

    Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Sponsored…

     Learn More

    Red District Zouk logo

    8:00pm - 1:00am

    Join us for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Spanish Ballroom Back Room. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. Come learn and dance with us!

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    black and white photograph

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

     Learn More

    Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff

    showtimes vary

    This summer, dive into a whirlwind of imagination with Twisted Tales—a magical, mischievous play where sibling rivalry meets fairy tale mayhem! When siblings Bailey and Frank spend the summer at the theater with their eccentric Aunt…

     Learn More

    The Lightning Thief Illustration

    showtimes vary

    This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a…

     Learn More

    A ceramic plate by artist Christine Goh

    11:00am - 4:00pm

    Visit the Glen Echo Pottery Gallery to view ceramic work by instructors and advanced students.

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director, full-time artist-in-residence, and chief instructor since 1974…

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    Film poster of a girl looking at a carousel, with Heritage Montgomery and Partnership logos

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    In the summer of 1960, brave protestors brought about the end of segregation at the privately-owned Glen Echo Amusement Park. To honor the 65th anniversary of that Summer of Protest, the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents…

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    Two visitors stand in front of paintings at the Yellow Barn Gallery

    12:00pm - 5:00pm

    The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery is Glen Echo Park's painting and drawing residency. It is a creative oasis in Glen Echo Park, where community and artistic guidance converge in nationally-recognized artists’ programs. Founded by acclaimed…

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    Example of Art Glass

    12:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see art through the medium of glass on display at the Art Glass Center

     

    The Art Glass Center at Glen Echo is a school, resource center, and gallery for kiln-formed glass serving the Washington metropolitan area. 

    The…

     Learn More

    purple pendant

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Popcorn Gallery presents Muse, an exhibition by Blair Anderson, founder of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery in historic Glen Echo Park. Artist Blair Anderson revisits her inclination for themes with an all new, original collection that…

     Learn More

    Paper art

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Stone Tower Gallery presents Whispers and Ghost Kisses, a solo exhibition by artist Saaraliisa Ylitalo. The artist writes, “When someone close to you dies, often after this moment in time, you experience reminders of that person.…

     Learn More

    Man using a camera
    PHOTOWORKS

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see photography on view at the Photoworks Gallery where their latest work is on display.

     Photoworks is a vibrant and unique resource for photographers. Our philosophy is simple: Creative dialogue with fellow photographers, an…

     Learn More

    Bachata y mas purple and pink logo with dancers and florals.

    7:30pm - 1:00am

    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents Bachata y más!

    Saturday, June 28, come experience the magic of all styles of Bachata, and discover why it's the dance that's sweeping the world. Bachata, a playful Latin dance…

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    Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple

    8:00pm - 11:30pm

    8:00pm: Lesson | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

    Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance with the DARYL DAVIS BAND featuring SETH KIBEL! All ages welcome, and you never need a partner. Beginner swing dance lesson with Tom…

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    Twisted Tales: The Three Goldilocks Gruff

    showtimes vary

    This summer, dive into a whirlwind of imagination with Twisted Tales—a magical, mischievous play where sibling rivalry meets fairy tale mayhem! When siblings Bailey and Frank spend the summer at the theater with their eccentric Aunt…

     Learn More

    The Lightning Thief Illustration

    showtimes vary

    This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    A ceramic plate by artist Christine Goh

    11:00am - 4:00pm

    Visit the Glen Echo Pottery Gallery to view ceramic work by instructors and advanced students.

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director, full-time artist-in-residence, and chief instructor since 1974…

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

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    Two visitors stand in front of paintings at the Yellow Barn Gallery

    12:00pm - 5:00pm

    The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery is Glen Echo Park's painting and drawing residency. It is a creative oasis in Glen Echo Park, where community and artistic guidance converge in nationally-recognized artists’ programs. Founded by acclaimed…

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    Example of Art Glass

    12:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see art through the medium of glass on display at the Art Glass Center

     

    The Art Glass Center at Glen Echo is a school, resource center, and gallery for kiln-formed glass serving the Washington metropolitan area. 

    The…

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    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Popcorn Gallery presents Muse, an exhibition by Blair Anderson, founder of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery in historic Glen Echo Park. Artist Blair Anderson revisits her inclination for themes with an all new, original collection that…

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    Paper art

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Stone Tower Gallery presents Whispers and Ghost Kisses, a solo exhibition by artist Saaraliisa Ylitalo. The artist writes, “When someone close to you dies, often after this moment in time, you experience reminders of that person.…

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    PHOTOWORKS

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see photography on view at the Photoworks Gallery where their latest work is on display.

     Photoworks is a vibrant and unique resource for photographers. Our philosophy is simple: Creative dialogue with fellow photographers, an…

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    WALTZ TIME

    6:00pm - 9:00pm

    6:00pm - 9:00pm: Social Dance

    Waltz Time presents a "COOL OF THE EVENING" waltz in the Spanish Ballroom. WALTZ SISTERS (TRIO) with Tina Chancey (fiddle), Paul Oorts (accordion, mandolin, banjo, guitar, concertina), Liz…

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    6:30pm - 11:00pm

    6:30pm & 7:30pm: Lessons | 8:30pm-11pm: Social Dance

    Tango Brillante presents lessons and a dance. Tango lesson (6:30pm), Milonga lesson (7:30pm), Social Dance (8:30-11:00pm). For more information…

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

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    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Fishing with Kites, a solo exhibition by artist Tulio Sampayo. Bocas de Ceniza is a breakwater more than 3 miles long, battered by a shaking sea and a rabid wind. Here, nature will breathe and pulsate…

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    The Lightning Thief Illustration

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    This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a…

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