Brookside Gardens Lecture Series
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MDJoin Michael Twitty, an African American and Jewish writer, culinary historian, and educator for "Culinary Justice: Defining a Theory of Gastronomic Sovereignty." Topics will include Michael's work preparing, preserving, and promoting African American footways, its parent traditions in Africa, and legacy in the food culture of the American South. Join him for a lively discussion […]
Brookside Gardens Saturday Walk
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MDEnjoy a tour of Brookside Gardens, an award-winning g display garden featuring an abundance of annual and perennial displays throughout the year. Highly trained, knowledgeable guides offer engaging horticultural tours focusing on the plants that make the garden unique. The event is free; registration is required.
Free Summer Reggae Concert
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MDBrookside Gardens is hosting free concerts on Tuesday evenings in June set in the beauty of the gardens. No registration is required. Bring friends, family, chairs, blankets, and picnics. Food trucks will be available. Concerts take place on the Visitor Center lawn from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The June 4 concert features the Kurlou Reggae […]
Revels World Story Time
Washington Revels 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MDBring your kids and explore the magical, diverse world of children’s literature. This summer, we’re off on a multicultural adventure through legends, tales, and newly written stories from around the globe. Plus Revels reimagines what story time can be with crafts, songs, movement and more — delightful for kids of any age (but aimed at […]
Free Summer Latin Music Concert
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MDBrookside Gardens is hosting free concerts on Tuesday evenings in June set in the beauty of the gardens. No registration is required. Bring friends, family, chairs, blankets, and picnics! Food trucks will be available. Concerts take place on the Visitor Center lawn from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The June 11 concert features the Trio Caliente […]
Carpe Diem! Silver Spring Dance
Silver Spring Civic Building One Veterans Place, Silver SpringDance to great music with great callers! June's dance features music by David Knight, Owen Morrison & Carrie Rose with caller Scott Higgs. Beginners are welcome. The evening starts with an intro workshop from 7-7:30 pm, followed by dancing from 7:30-10. Presented by Carpe Diem Arts in partnership with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, […]
Country School Association of America Annual Conference
Several restored Montgomery County schoolhouses will be highlighted during an upcoming national conference sponsored by the Country School Association of America, to be held June 17-19 near Frederick, MD. The Seneca schoolhouse will be a stop during a daylong bus tour of restored schoolhouses in Maryland and Virginia, and a visit to both the Boyds Negro […]
Revels World Story Time
Washington Revels 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MDBring your kids and explore the magical, diverse world of children’s literature. This summer, we’re off on a multicultural adventure through legends, tales, and newly written stories from around the globe. Plus Revels reimagines what story time can be with crafts, songs, movement and more — delightful for kids of any age (but aimed at […]
Carpe Diem Arts-Washington Revels Community & Family Sing
Sligo-Bennington Park 599 Bennington Drive, Silver Spring, MDJoin Washington Revels and Carpe Diem Arts for our monthly Community Sing. In June we meet outdoors to celebrate the Summer Solstice, Caribbean American Heritage Month and National Accordion Month with a potluck dinner (and music, of course)! Everyone is welcome to bring a song to lead and refreshments to share. $5 donation requested. Rain location: Washington […]
Brookside Gardens Saturday Walk
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MDEnjoy a tour of Brookside Gardens, an award-winning g display garden featuring an abundance of annual and perennial displays throughout the year. Highly trained, knowledgeable guides offer engaging horticultural tours focusing on the plants that make the garden unique. The event is free; registration is required.