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    Historic image of the Glen Echo Park Trolley Line. Text reads National Parks Along the Potomac.

    9:30am

    What: Four Mile Ranger Guided History Hike from the Carousel in Glen Echo Park to the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Union Arch Bridge and the Clara Barton NHS


    When: Saturday, February 8,…

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    Painting of a woman floating.

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    Marilyn Gates-Davis, the winner of the 2024 Park View Artist Award at the 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show, presents Pieces Of A Dream, a solo exhibition of dreamscape paintings in the Park View Gallery

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    Washington Revels Logo with Black History Month Logo

    10:00am - 2:00pm

    Join the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices for an OFFSITE performance at the Opening Ceremonies of an annual Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration. This free celebration includes music by the Jubilee Voices, a puppet show by…

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    An image of Artist Matt Klos

    10:30am - 11:30am

    Join us Saturday morning for a virtual Artist Discussion with M

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    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.

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    Artwork of JJ 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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    DanceFit Logo

    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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    Example of Art Glass
    ART GLASS CENTER

    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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    Teapot with clouds against a blue gradient background.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Glen Echo Glassworks presents Gathering Perspectives, a group exhibition of blown and fused glass artwork in the Popcorn Gallery.

    Featuring artists: Paul Swartwood, Michaela Borghese, Ian Kessler-Gowell, Mark Hill, Carol Hurwitch…

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    Glowing sphere with horse shoe crabs.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Artist Jill McCarthy Stauffer present a solo exhibition in the Stone Tower Gallery, If Saltwater Heals Wounds

    Hours & Information >>
     

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    Colors of Life with Black History Month Logo

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    The Colors of Life
    The Exposure Group African American Photographers Association
    Photoworks Gallery | January 10th - March 2nd | Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    “Colors of Life”, now in its 8th year,…

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    A red poster with the words "Early Bird Ballroom", "Feb 8th at 2pm", and "Rob is 50" surrounding a black and white headshot of rob Hinkal

    2:00pm - 5:00pm

    For over 20 years, the award-winning singer/songwriter duo of Heather Aubrey Lloyd and rob Hinkal have co-fronted the percussive acoustic rock-folk group ilyAIMY (ill YAY’ mee). Based out of…

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    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background

    7:00pm - 10:30pm

    7:00pm Lesson | 7:30pm - 10:30pm Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, caller Megan Downes will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by Furnace…

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    Red District Zouk logo
    DISTRICT ZOUK

    7:30pm - 1:00am

    7:30pm Lambada Practica | 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…

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    Craig Gildner

    8:00pm - midnight

     

    Join us for a swing dance in the Spanish Ballroom with Craig Gildner & the Ivy City 6! Featuring Leigh Pilzer and the music of: Count Basie, Lester Young, Al Cohn, & Coleman Hawkins. A beginner lesson will be led by Amanda & Skylar,…

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    Artwork of JJ 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

    Glowing sphere with horse shoe crabs.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Artist Jill McCarthy Stauffer present a solo exhibition in the Stone Tower Gallery, If Saltwater Heals Wounds

    Hours & Information >>
     

     Learn More

    Example of Art Glass
    ART GLASS CENTER

    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

    Teapot with clouds against a blue gradient background.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Glen Echo Glassworks presents Gathering Perspectives, a group exhibition of blown and fused glass artwork in the Popcorn Gallery.

    Featuring artists: Paul Swartwood, Michaela Borghese, Ian Kessler-Gowell, Mark Hill, Carol Hurwitch…

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    Turquoise and coral graphic for 2nd Sunday Barn Dance

    1:00pm - 3:00pm 

    Join us at the Barn Dance! This free fun-spirited event is suitable for all ages and ability levels. It features live music and a caller who teaches all the dances and keeps everyone moving to the music. Expect a variety of circles, squares,…

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    Colors of Life with Black History Month Logo

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    The Colors of Life
    The Exposure Group African American Photographers Association
    Photoworks Gallery | January 10th - March 2nd | Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    “Colors of Life”, now in its 8th year,…

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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 presents a ballroom dance in the historic Spanish Ballroom on Sunday afternoon February 9, 2025.

    Admission is $20 at the door (Cash /Check/…

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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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    Painting of a woman floating.

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    Marilyn Gates-Davis, the winner of the 2024 Park View Artist Award at the 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show, presents Pieces Of A Dream, a solo exhibition of dreamscape paintings in the Park View Gallery

     Learn More

    Painting of a woman floating.

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    Marilyn Gates-Davis, the winner of the 2024 Park View Artist Award at the 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show, presents Pieces Of A Dream, a solo exhibition of dreamscape paintings in the Park View Gallery

     Learn More

    Painting of a woman floating.

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    Marilyn Gates-Davis, the winner of the 2024 Park View Artist Award at the 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show, presents Pieces Of A Dream, a solo exhibition of dreamscape paintings in the Park View Gallery

     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…

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    Painting of a woman floating.

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    Marilyn Gates-Davis, the winner of the 2024 Park View Artist Award at the 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show, presents Pieces Of A Dream, a solo exhibition of dreamscape paintings in the Park View Gallery

     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

    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…

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    Painting of a woman floating.

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    Marilyn Gates-Davis, the winner of the 2024 Park View Artist Award at the 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show, presents Pieces Of A Dream, a solo exhibition of dreamscape paintings in the Park View Gallery

     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…

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    Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple

    8:30pm - 11:30pm

    8:30pm - 9:00pm: Balboa Lesson with Dabe and Janelle  | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

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    Painting of a woman floating.

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    Marilyn Gates-Davis, the winner of the 2024 Park View Artist Award at the 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show, presents Pieces Of A Dream, a solo exhibition of dreamscape paintings in the Park View Gallery

     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

    Artwork of JJ Bruns
    STONE TOWER STUDIO

    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

    DanceFit Logo

    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…

     Learn More

    Teapot with clouds against a blue gradient background.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Glen Echo Glassworks presents Gathering Perspectives, a group exhibition of blown and fused glass artwork in the Popcorn Gallery.

    Featuring artists: Paul Swartwood, Michaela Borghese, Ian Kessler-Gowell, Mark Hill, Carol Hurwitch…

     Learn More

    Glowing sphere with horse shoe crabs.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Artist Jill McCarthy Stauffer present a solo exhibition in the Stone Tower Gallery, If Saltwater Heals Wounds

    Hours & Information >>
     

     Learn More

    Example of Art Glass
    ART GLASS CENTER

    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

    Colors of Life with Black History Month Logo

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    The Colors of Life
    The Exposure Group African American Photographers Association
    Photoworks Gallery | January 10th - March 2nd | Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    “Colors of Life”, now in its 8th year,…

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    Washington Conservatory of Music Black History Month

    2:00pm - 3:30pm

    Come join us for a special event at Glen Echo Park where we will celebrate Black History Month in style! This gathering is all about spreading love and building a stronger community together. Let's honor the rich heritage and accomplishments of…

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    Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple

    8:00pm - 11:30pm

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

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    Rusty Sal band

    8:30pm - 11:30pm

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

    We are thrilled to partner with multi-instrumentalist and organizer Alex…

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    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

    Artwork of JJ Bruns
    STONE TOWER STUDIO

    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

    Teapot with clouds against a blue gradient background.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Glen Echo Glassworks presents Gathering Perspectives, a group exhibition of blown and fused glass artwork in the Popcorn Gallery.

    Featuring artists: Paul Swartwood, Michaela Borghese, Ian Kessler-Gowell, Mark Hill, Carol Hurwitch…

     Learn More

    Glowing sphere with horse shoe crabs.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Artist Jill McCarthy Stauffer present a solo exhibition in the Stone Tower Gallery, If Saltwater Heals Wounds

    Hours & Information >>
     

     Learn More

    Example of Art Glass
    ART GLASS CENTER

    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

    Colors of Life with Black History Month Logo

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    The Colors of Life
    The Exposure Group African American Photographers Association
    Photoworks Gallery | January 10th - March 2nd | Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    “Colors of Life”, now in its 8th year,…

     Learn More

    Sarau de Samba

    2:00pm - 5:00pm

    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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    Washington Revels Logo with Black History Month Logo

    2:00pm

    Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Division of African American History will celebrate African American music, history and culture in a free concert exploring the themes of freedom,…

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    Dancers waltzing in the ballroom
    WALTZ TIME

    2:45pm - 6:00pm

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

    Waltz Time presents a waltz dance with live music by SOME ASSEMBLY (Quintet) with Mary Flora (flute, sax, pennywhistle), Donna Moore Boylan (keyboard, accordion),…

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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…

     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

    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

    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

    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…

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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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    Artwork of JJ Bruns
    STONE TOWER STUDIO

    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

    DanceFit Logo

    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…

     Learn More

    Example of Art Glass
    ART GLASS CENTER

    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

    Colors of Life with Black History Month Logo

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    The Colors of Life
    The Exposure Group African American Photographers Association
    Photoworks Gallery | January 10th - March 2nd | Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    “Colors of Life”, now in its 8th year,…

     Learn More

    New Columbia Swing logo

    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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    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

    Artwork of JJ Bruns
    STONE TOWER STUDIO

    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

    Example of Art Glass
    ART GLASS CENTER

    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

    Colors of Life with Black History Month Logo

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    The Colors of Life
    The Exposure Group African American Photographers Association
    Photoworks Gallery | January 10th - March 2nd | Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    “Colors of Life”, now in its 8th year,…

     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 Triple Helix: Alexander Mitchell (fiddle/…

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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 presents a ballroom dance in the historic Spanish Ballroom on Sunday afternoon February 23, 2025.

    Admission is $20 at the door (Cash /Check/…

     Learn More

    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…

     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

    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

    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

    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