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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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    Capital Blues Logo

    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 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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    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 Spintuition with dance caller Darlene Underwood!

    For more information about the event…

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    Catfish Comedy October 25 2024

    8pm-10pm

    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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    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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    Glen Echo Pottery 50th

    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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    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

    Bollywood and Bhangra Dance with Smita Khatri

    Dance to the soul-stirring rhythms of India and feel your spirits lift. In this class you will learn:

    Bhangra--a celebratory and uplifting folk dance from the state of Punjab in…

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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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    FALL FROLIC

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Join us for some Halloween fun at Glen Echo Park! Activities include decorating a Trick-or-Treat bag and other crafts, a festive fall photo-op (say that 10 times!), a costume contest (will you win for "Most Spooky," "Most Creative," or "Best…

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

    It's the Halloween Hop Swing Dance! Decorations, costumes, contests, treats, and fun galore. Costumes are optional but encouraged–because it’s fun. WE CAN’T WAIT!

    Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly Halloween Hop Swing Dance with THE…

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    Glen Echo Pottery 50th

    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

    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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    Artwork of JJ Bruns

    11am-5pm

    Come see the art of the Stone Tower Studio where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio at Glen Echo Park presents artists bridging the representational and abstract approaches to artmaking. The studio…

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    Yellow and black filter on photo of Chautauqua Tower

    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

    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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    Sarau de Samba

    2:00pm-5:00pm: Rio de Janeiro-style Music and Dance Event

    Set in the historic Glen Echo Park and co-presented by EducArte and Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, Sarau de Samba

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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 Froghammer and dance caller Caroline Barnes!  

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    Ballroom Time logo with silhouette of couple dancing

    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 DanceTet. 

    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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    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.

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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

    Capital Blues Logo

    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…

     Learn More