We all know the phrase you are what you eat, but we usually just think of the physical effects of food on our health. Come taste and learn to prepare plant-based recipes as we explore how food choices and food preparation affect our mental, spiritual, and physical well-being and the ethical impact on animals and the environment. This workshop includes ... Read More

The Friendship Heights Makers Market is returning two more times this year, bringing together dozens of creative vendors, prepared foods, and neighborhood small businesses. We had a great time in July at the Dance Maker's Market - now mark your calendars for the dates below to shop, enjoy, engage, create, and generally have fun while while supporting local artisans and ... Read More

Create an oil pastel painting of a beautiful potted orchid PLUS one FREE 4" plant in celebration of DC Plant Week! Lea will supply everything needed for you to walk away with your own 5x7 oil pastel portrait! She will teach you various oil pastel techniques to add texture, shadow, and light that will bring your art to life! All ... Read More

Join us for a zoom demonstration of Dani Plan, a new tool/solution designed for your loved one with special needs. Joel Pearlman will share a demo of the easy-to-use website designed for people who care for a loved one with special needs. The Dani Plan allows you to organize important information and documents, then securely share it with trusted family, ... Read More

Join us to celebrate books and schools that allow children to be themselves. We'll have free books, live performances, and lots of family-friendly fun to celebrate books that represent all of us! Celebration of Reading Event Details Title: Celebration of Reading Date: Saturday, August 31 Time: 10 am- 2 pm ET Location: Martin Luther King Memorial Library, 901 G St ... Read More

KENSINGTON, MD, 2024 –The Montgomery Art Association (MAA) celebrates more than 200 local artists by producing one of the region’s longest-running and largest art shows. The annual three-day Paint the Town Labor Day Show will take place at the Kensington Historic Armory, 3710 Mitchell St., Kensington, MD, August 31-September 2. The event is free and open to the public. The ... Read More

The region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer! Bring your neighbors and friends for the city’s favorite laid-back summer evenings – listed by Washingtonian magazine as one of the area’s top five outdoor spots to listen to live music just last year! Bring your own picnic, blanket ... Read More

Don't miss the 45th annual Takoma Park Folk Festival! Sounds from old-time fiddle, bluegrass, folk-rock and Afro-Latin fusion fill the air as dozens of artists perform on six stages. Shop for handcrafted items such as jewelry, pottery, quilts and soap. The festival includes children’s activities and food from around the world.