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

    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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    small-scale landscape drawing

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Contemporary Landscapes, a solo exhibition by artist Lauren Scavo-Fulk consisting of small-scale landscape drawings (charcoal and graphite). Each drawing is approximately 5”x7" and is…

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

    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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    small-scale landscape drawing

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Contemporary Landscapes, a solo exhibition by artist Lauren Scavo-Fulk consisting of small-scale landscape drawings (charcoal and graphite). Each drawing is approximately 5”x7" and is…

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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…

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    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…

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

    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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    small-scale landscape drawing

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Contemporary Landscapes, a solo exhibition by artist Lauren Scavo-Fulk consisting of small-scale landscape drawings (charcoal and graphite). Each drawing is approximately 5”x7" and is…

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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…

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    SilverWorks examples

    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.

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    8:15pm - 11:30pm

     

    NO BLUES TODAY


    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…

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

    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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    small-scale landscape drawing

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Contemporary Landscapes, a solo exhibition by artist Lauren Scavo-Fulk consisting of small-scale landscape drawings (charcoal and graphite). Each drawing is approximately 5”x7" and is…

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    SilverWorks examples

    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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    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

    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

    small-scale landscape drawing

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Contemporary Landscapes, a solo exhibition by artist Lauren Scavo-Fulk consisting of small-scale landscape drawings (charcoal and graphite). Each drawing is approximately 5”x7" and is…

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    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…

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    SilverWorks examples

    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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    11:15am - 12:15pm

    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 North India and Bollywood dance…

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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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    Ceramic Vase

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Popcorn Gallery presents Color Wheel 2025, featuring functional and decorative ceramic works by Glen Echo Pottery instructors and advanced students. Having celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2024, as they move into…

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    assemblage sculpture

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Stone Tower Gallery presents Evolving Worlds. Arranged as a natural history museum display, this show features works by artist Eric Celarier in collaboration with Anne Burson seeks to describe nature’s indifference…

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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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    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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    4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Join the Art Glass Center Studio Artists for an Opening Reception Saturday May 31 from 4pm - 6pm as they welcome a new exhibition, Expressions in Glass 2025. Stop by the Opening Reception to meet some of the exhibiting artists. Admission…

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    7:30pm - 12:00am

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

    Saturday, May 31, 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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    8:00pm: Lesson | 9:00pm - 12:00am: Social Dance

     

     

    Swing dance with live music in the Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom is from 8pm to midnight.

    From 8:00pm-9:00pm an introductory swing dance lesson will get you all the basics you need (no partner or experience required). From 9:00 pm-midnight,…

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