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    Folk Dance

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

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance.

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    SilverWorks

    11am-5pm

    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.

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    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 at the door via cash or credit. Enjoy a 45-minute lesson…

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    SilverWorks

    11am-5pm

    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.

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    Contra dancers

    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 by Friday Night Dancers.

    Live music by Rhythmajigs with dance caller Ben Allbrandt!

    For more information about the event,…

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    Glen Echo Pottery 50th
    Glen Echo Pottery

    11am-4pm

    Come see pottery on display at Glen Echo Pottery

     

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

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    Stone Tower Studio

    11:00am - 5:00pm, or by appointment

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: a delightful studio and gallery space showcasing the work of painter J. Jordan Bruns and mixed media artist Mariana Kastranakis.

    The Stone Tower…

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    SilverWorks examples
    SilverWorks

    11am-5pm

    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.

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    11:15am to 12:15pm

    Shake Your Soul with…

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    Art Glass Center

    12pm-4pm

    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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    Photoworks

    1pm-4pm

    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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    6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Join us for the Opening Reception of the Holiday Art Show & Sale in the Partnership Galleries!

    With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop for…

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

    Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance featuring international Boogie Woogie star MITCH WOODS AND HIS ROCKET 88s. All ages welcome, and you never need a partner.

    Free swing dance lesson included with admission.

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    Catfish Comedy November 23 2024

    8:00pm - 10:00pm

    Stand-up comedy show with the funniest underground comics in DC and NYC in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park

    Get ready for a…

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    SilverWorks examples
    SilverWorks

    11am-5pm

    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

    Glen Echo Pottery 50th
    Glen Echo Pottery

    11am-4pm

    Come see pottery on display at Glen Echo Pottery

     

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

     Learn More

    Yellow and black filter on photo of Chautauqua Tower
    Stone Tower Studio

    11:00am - 5:00pm, or by appointment

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: a delightful studio and gallery space showcasing the work of painter J. Jordan Bruns and mixed media artist Mariana Kastranakis.

    The Stone Tower…

     Learn More

    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of ceramics and jewelry sits at the bottom.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show features the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests with…

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    Example of Art Glass
    Art Glass Center

    12pm-4pm

    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

    Man using a camera
    Photoworks

    1pm-4pm

    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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    Dancing Planet Contra

    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 Waverly Station and dance caller Gaye Fifer!  

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    Dancing Planet Contra

    2:30pm New Dancer Introductory Session  |  3:00pm-6:00pm Dance

    Sunday Afternoon Dancing Planet Contra Dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park!

    Music by Waverley Station dance calling by Gaye Fifer!

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

     

    Ballroom Time is pleased to present a Fourth Sunday Afternoon Ballroom Dance in the Spanish Ballroom with music by James Bazen Big Band. 

    No partner necessary.

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    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 about the event, ticketing, and Covid health policies, visit the presenter's website…

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    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of ceramics and jewelry sits at the bottom.

    10:00pm - 6:00pm

    With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show features the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests with…

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    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of ceramics and jewelry sits at the bottom.

    10:00pm - 6:00pm

    With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show features the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests with…

     Learn More

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers logo
    Folk Dance

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

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance.

     Learn More

    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of ceramics and jewelry sits at the bottom.

    10:00pm - 6:00pm

    With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show features the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests with…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SilverWorks

    11am-5pm

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

    Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Sponsored by Friday Night Dancers.

    Live music by Pilzer, Weiss & Pilzer with dance caller Melissa Chatham!

    For more information…

     Learn More

    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of ceramics and jewelry sits at the bottom.

    10:00pm - 6:00pm

    With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show features the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests with…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SilverWorks

    11am-5pm

    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

    Glen Echo Pottery 50th
    Glen Echo Pottery

    11am-4pm

    Come see pottery on display at Glen Echo Pottery

     

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

     Learn More

    Yellow and black filter on photo of Chautauqua Tower
    Stone Tower Studio

    11:00am - 5:00pm, or by appointment

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: a delightful studio and gallery space showcasing the work of painter J. Jordan Bruns and mixed media artist Mariana Kastranakis.

    The Stone Tower…

     Learn More

    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of ceramics and jewelry sits at the bottom.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show features the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests with…

     Learn More

    Example of Art Glass
    Art Glass Center

    12pm-4pm

    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

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    SHOP ARTS SATURDAY

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Support local artists on Small Business Saturday!

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    Photoworks

    1pm-4pm

    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

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    District Zouk

    8:30-9:30pm Lesson | 9:30pm - 1:00am Social Dance

    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. We have an open level class from 8:30-9:30pm before the social followed by…

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