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    Intervals

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Intervals, a solo exhibition by artist Lou Joseph. Intervals is a selection of work  produced in the years since the birth of his son Gabe in 2017. Using recycled vinyl cut to 26 x 36 inch pieces, the…

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    painted vinyl yellow diagonal lines over black with clouds
    Intervals

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Intervals, a solo exhibition by artist Lou Joseph. Intervals is a selection of work  produced in the years since the birth of his son Gabe in 2017. Using recycled vinyl cut to 26 x 36 inch pieces, the…

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    Folk Dance

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

    A beginner class is available 7pm-8pm! Check https://glenechopark.org/classes for more information! Class drop-ins welcome, and class admission price includes free admission to the open dancing.

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. For more information about the event, ticketing, and COVID-19 health policies, visit the presenter's website.

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    painted vinyl yellow diagonal lines over black with clouds
    Intervals

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Intervals, a solo exhibition by artist Lou Joseph. Intervals is a selection of work  produced in the years since the birth of his son Gabe in 2017. Using recycled vinyl cut to 26 x 36 inch pieces, the…

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    Illustration of white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland

    10:30am

    This brand new adaptation based on the beloved children’s novel by Lewis Carroll will take the audience on a delightful journey into wonderland using rod puppets. This one-of-a-kind performance blends music and humor to create a new version of a…

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    7:00pm

    Journey into the Appalachian Mountains in this award-winning musical that deftly weaves four traditional tales and original music into a keepsake quilt of mountain lore and wisdom for the whole family. Jack who lands himself a job despite his…

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    8:15 pm - 9:00 pm Lesson  | 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm 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 $8 per person at the door via cash or credit. Enjoy a 45-minute lesson…

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    painted vinyl yellow diagonal lines over black with clouds
    Intervals

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Intervals, a solo exhibition by artist Lou Joseph. Intervals is a selection of work  produced in the years since the birth of his son Gabe in 2017. Using recycled vinyl cut to 26 x 36 inch pieces, the…

     Learn More

    Illustration of white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland

    10:30am

    This brand new adaptation based on the beloved children’s novel by Lewis Carroll will take the audience on a delightful journey into wonderland using rod puppets. This one-of-a-kind performance blends music and humor to create a new version of a…

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    cartoon fox looking at moon over purple mountains

    7:00pm

    Journey into the Appalachian Mountains in this award-winning musical that deftly weaves four traditional tales and original music into a keepsake quilt of mountain lore and wisdom for the whole family. Jack who lands himself a job despite his…

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    Contra dancers

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

    Contra dance with occasional squares in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Co-sponsored by Friday Night Dancers and FSGW.

    Live Music with The Treble Makers and caller Melissa Andrea Nettleton!

    For more…

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    painted vinyl yellow diagonal lines over black with clouds
    Intervals

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Intervals, a solo exhibition by artist Lou Joseph. Intervals is a selection of work  produced in the years since the birth of his son Gabe in 2017. Using recycled vinyl cut to 26 x 36 inch pieces, the…

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    Carousel Day

    11:00am - 4:00pm

    Join us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's 103-year-old Dentzel Carousel as it opens for the season! 

    In addition to riding the carousel, families are welcome to enjoy many other FREE activities throughout the Park,…

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    cartoon fox looking at moon over purple mountains

    showtimes vary

    Journey into the Appalachian Mountains in this award-winning musical that deftly weaves four traditional tales and original music into a keepsake quilt of mountain lore and wisdom for the whole family. Jack who lands himself a job despite his…

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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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    Illustration of white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland

    showtimes vary

    This brand new adaptation based on the beloved children’s novel by Lewis Carroll will take the audience on a delightful journey into wonderland using rod puppets. This one-of-a-kind performance blends music and humor to create a new version of a…

     Learn More

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    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Popcorn Gallery presents the 2024 Yellow Barn Studio Instructors Exhibition, highlighting the outstanding work of instructors at Glen Echo Park’s primary painting and drawing residency, the Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery. Thirty…

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    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Stone Tower Gallery presents Wrapped Attention, a solo exhibition by artist Leigh Lambert. The artist’s current artistic exploration is based in both fiber and waste transformation. About her work, Lambert says, ”I choose to work in…

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

    Gottaswing presents a fun and friendly swing dance featuring JAY BROWN'S GRACE STREET SEVEN in the Bumper Car Pavilion! All ages welcome and you never need a partner!

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    Strauss Ball

    8:00pm: Lesson | 9:00pm - 12:00am: Social Dance

    Waltz Time presents their beloved annual event, the Strauss Ball, on Saturday, April 27th in the Spanish Ballroom.

    A benefit dance for Glen Echo Park featuring OLDE VIENNA with Alexander Mitchell (viola/…

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    cartoon fox looking at moon over purple mountains

    showtimes vary

    Journey into the Appalachian Mountains in this award-winning musical that deftly weaves four traditional tales and original music into a keepsake quilt of mountain lore and wisdom for the whole family. Jack who lands himself a job despite his…

     Learn More

    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

    Illustration of white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland

    showtimes vary

    This brand new adaptation based on the beloved children’s novel by Lewis Carroll will take the audience on a delightful journey into wonderland using rod puppets. This one-of-a-kind performance blends music and humor to create a new version of a…

     Learn More

    realistic painting of manor in front of blue winter sky

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Popcorn Gallery presents the 2024 Yellow Barn Studio Instructors Exhibition, highlighting the outstanding work of instructors at Glen Echo Park’s primary painting and drawing residency, the Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery. Thirty…

     Learn More

    asymmetrical textile orbs on gravel

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Stone Tower Gallery presents Wrapped Attention, a solo exhibition by artist Leigh Lambert. The artist’s current artistic exploration is based in both fiber and waste transformation. About her work, Lambert says, ”I choose to work in…

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    Dancing Planet Contra

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

    “The French Connection”: Contras, singing squares, and French dances: Sarah Gowan, Bill Quern and Leslie Barr with Leslie Barr, Janine Smith and Susan Taylor. 

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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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    cartoon fox looking at moon over purple mountains

    11:00am

    Journey into the Appalachian Mountains in this award-winning musical that deftly weaves four traditional tales and original music into a keepsake quilt of mountain lore and wisdom for the whole family. Jack who lands himself a job despite his…

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    Girl Trumpet Rose Theatre Poetry Event

    7:30pm

    The jazz poetry of Langston Hughes with musical compositions from Grammy-recognized trumpeter, Markus Rutz.

    The transporting poetry of award-winning journalist and war correspondent, Tom Squitieri, with performances by Helen Hayes Award-…

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