The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present another Social Dance Showcase over Labor Day Weekend! Join us for two days of FREE social dances with live music, and get a taste of a variety of different styles of dance!

There will be a short beginner lesson at the start of each dance, and the dances are open to everyone of all skill levels! No partner required.

RSVP preferred, not required. There is no check-in at this event.

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present another Social Dance Showcase over Labor Day Weekend! Join us for two days of FREE social dances with live music, and get a taste of a variety of different styles of dance!

There will be a short beginner lesson at the start of each dance, and the dances are open to everyone of all skill levels! No partner required. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is not required, but face masks are highly recommended.  Schedule is subject to change and will be updated with more information and performer info as the Showcase approaches.

Monday, September 5 (Labor Day, 1:00pm - 8:00pm)

• 1:00pm - 3:00pm  Family Dance with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington
• 3:30pm - 5:30pm  Contra Dance with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington and Friday Night Dancers
• 6:00pm - 8:00pm  Tango with Tango Brillante

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present another Social Dance Showcase over Labor Day Weekend! Join us for two days of FREE social dances with live music, and get a taste of a variety of different styles of dance!

There will be a short beginner lesson at the start of each dance, and the dances are open to everyone of all skill levels! No partner required. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is not required, but face masks are highly recommended.  Schedule is subject to change and will be updated with more information and performer info as the Showcase approaches.

Sunday, September 4 (2:00pm - 10:00pm)

• 2:00pm - 4:00pm  Waltz Dance with Waltz Time
• 4:30pm - 6:30pm  Blues Dance with Capital Blues 
• 7:00pm - 10:00pm  Swing Dance with DCLX

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/violin), Elke Baker (viola/violin), Susan Brandt (flute), Jonathan Jensen (piano), and Ralph Gordon (string bass).

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Waltz Time presents their beloved annual event, the Strauss Ball, on Saturday, April 29th in the Spanish Ballroom. Learn more on the presenter's website here >>

The Institute of Musical Traditions presents an 84th birthday tribute at the Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom to one of the world’s best-known singer/songwriters. Although Bob Dylan won't be there, his influence will... His impact on popular culture is far-reaching and this unique lineup of performers reflects the breadth of his timeless contributions to American music. 

Award-winning singer/songwriter Billy Coulter, who will emcee and perform, previously collaborated with IMT to present the four prior Dylan Tributes and has put together an homage that will surely be a memorable show. This concert showcases artists from the folk and roots music scenes with each playing several Dylan compositions that are among their favorites (and most likely yours too). “Washington’s music community is so diverse that Dylan’s work was the ideal platform to gather all these distinctive talents together on one stage,” says Coulter.

Much like Dylan's music career, this concert will present acoustic performances in the first part and then "goes electric” for the rest of the show. 

Mary Battiata, leader of the alt-country band, Little Pink, pours her unique and engaging style into Dylan’s classic songs; Jason Byrd, guitarist for The Bob Band (a Dylan tribute group), lends warmth and depth to these timeless compositions; and Annette Wasilik adds her sweet vocals and fingerstyle guitar to the poetic lyricism in Dylan’s canon.  

The second set comprises three highly regarded artists from the Americana/Roots-Rock community. Janine Wilson’s powerhouse vocals bring passion to Dylans’ brilliant lyrics; Bill Starks delivers a bounty of killer keyboard playing and bluesy vocals; and Billy Coulter provides the spirited “Rolling Thunder-era” energy and excitement. All are backed by a band featuring Washington veterans Jason Byrd (electric guitar), El Torro Gamble (drums), and Steve Sachse (bass).

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Annual outdoor sale with Glen Echo Pottery in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Over 40 potters represented this year. Credit cards and checks accepted.

Annual outdoor sale with Glen Echo Pottery in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Over 40 potters represented this year. Credit cards and checks accepted. *New Date* RESCHEDULED from Dec 3rd to Dec 4th due to inclement weather. Learn More >>

Join us for Halloween festivities at Glen Echo Park!

Join us for Halloween festivities at Glen Echo Park!