The Pressenda Chamber Players will perform a three-concert winter 2021 concert series featuring string quartets, string quintets, and an all-Baroque concert with harpsichord. This final concert will feature an All-Baroque Concert with strings and harpsichord.

The concerts are free, however, donations to support the Washington Conservatory are welcome at the door. All audience members must be masked and provide proof of vaccination at the door.  This event is held that WCM's Westmoreland Circle location, not at the Park. 

The Pressenda Chamber Players will perform a three-concert winter 2021 concert series featuring string quartets, string quintets, and an all-Baroque concert with harpsichord. This second concert will feature a Glazunov String Quintet in A Major and Haydn String Quartet.

The concerts are free, however, donations to support the Washington Conservatory are welcome at the door. All audience members must be masked and provide proof of vaccination at the door.  This event is held that WCM's Westmoreland Circle location, not at the Park. 

The Pressenda Chamber Players will perform a three-concert winter 2021 concert series featuring string quartets, string quintets, and an all-Baroque concert with harpsichord. This opening concert includes Mozart c minor viola quintet and Mendelssohn B flat Major viola quintet.

The concerts are free, however, donations to support the Washington Conservatory are welcome at the door. All audience members must be masked and provide proof of vaccination at the door.  This event is held that WCM's Westmoreland Circle location, not at the Park. 

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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Something wicked is back at the Puppet Co. An evening of music, live performances, treats and libations for our adult audience (18+) hosted by Witch Wartsmith. Guests will be dazzled by live acts ranging from puppetry and poetry to music and burlesque by Greater Washington’s top talent. Come early, make new friends and offerings from our bar, raffle tickets for handmade puppets and so much more throughout the evening. Meet the performers after the show and depart at 11PM. Performers to be announced soon! Featuring Liz Dapo as Witch Wartsmith

Tickets: $60/ VIP, $45/ Table, and $30/General Admission. VIP seats are front section seating, raffle and bar tickets, and goodie bags! Table seats are seating in the middle section, including some bench seating. General Admission seats are independent chairs and bench seating without table access. More information about food and drink vendors coming soon!

Presented by the Puppet Co. in collaboration with Little Face.

An evening of music, live performances, treats and libations for our adult audience (18+) hosted by Witch Wartsmith. Guests will be dazzled by live acts ranging from puppetry and poetry to music and burlesque by Greater Washington’s top talent. Come early, make new friends and enjoy curated cheese and charcuterie
boards by Casa Onofre, local beer and wines, raffle tickets for handmade puppets and so much more throughout the evening. Meet the performers after the show and depart at 11PM.

Available soon – pre-order cheese and charcuterie boards for easy pick-up at the show!

July 9th from 8PM-11PM (doors at 8, show at 9)

Tickets: $30/general
$60/VIP (front rows and a goodie cauldron containing 2 drink tickets, 2 raffle tickets, and more!)
 

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents Global Rhythms: Music, Dance, & Storytelling from Around the World.

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The Washington Folk Festival at historic Glen Echo Park returns for the 41st year for this local tradition. The Festival will run from 12 noon to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4.

This FREE, rain-or-shine event is a celebration of the many cultural traditions that are a part of our greater Washington community.

You’ll experience a variety of American music styles like bluegrass, honkytonk, blues, swing jazz, old-timey, rockabilly, skiffle, and gospel. From abroad, savor offerings from the British Isles, Mexico, North India, Scandinavia, Afghanistan, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Paraguay, Spain, the Balkans, and more. Prepare to move with dances including English country, contra, klezmer, bal folk, waltz, tango, Cajun, Middle Eastern, Bulgarian, and swing, with fantastic bands and expert callers who know their stuff.

With over 85 hours of performances in multiple performance areas, there is something for everyone!

Parking on-site is limited, so please take advantage of the festival shuttle from the free satellite parking at the Waverly parking lot located at 7400 Waverly Street, Bethesda, MD 20814, one block from the Bethesda Metro station on the Red Line.

If you have attended the festival in previous years, please note that this is a NEW PARKING LOT for satellite parking.

The Washington Folk Festival at historic Glen Echo Park returns for the 41st year for this local tradition. The Festival will run from 12 noon to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4.

This FREE, rain-or-shine event is a celebration of the many cultural traditions that are a part of our greater Washington community.

You’ll experience a variety of American music styles like bluegrass, honkytonk, blues, swing jazz, old-timey, rockabilly, skiffle, and gospel. From abroad, savor offerings from the British Isles, Mexico, North India, Scandinavia, Afghanistan, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Paraguay, Spain, the Balkans, and more. Prepare to move with dances including English country, contra, klezmer, bal folk, waltz, tango, Cajun, Middle Eastern, Bulgarian, and swing, with fantastic bands and expert callers who know their stuff.

With over 85 hours of performances in multiple performance areas, there is something for everyone!

Parking on-site is limited, so please take advantage of the festival shuttle from the free satellite parking at the Waverly parking lot located at 7400 Waverly Street, Bethesda, MD 20814, one block from the Bethesda Metro station on the Red Line.

If you have attended the festival in previous years, please note that this is a NEW PARKING LOT for satellite parking.

Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines is a band out of Washington DC who play western swing, rockabilly, old country and some jump blues. Their influences include music from the 1940s and on, including almost everything that came out of The Quonset Hut and RCA Studio B in Nashville, Sun Records and Bakersfield. The Drifting Valentines are Kiti Gartner (vocals/rhythm guitar), Zachary Sweeney (electric guitar), Steve Wolf (bass), Brian Alpert (drums).

Join us in the Bumper Car Pavilion every Thursday night, June 16 - Augsut 25, 2022 for a FREE concert!