Join us Friday, April 18 in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park 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) followed by salsa dancing with a DJ from 8:30-11pm. […]

In collaboration with Elijah Jamal Balbed, The Kreeger Museum is honored and thrilled to present Jazz at The Kreeger, a series that furthers our mission to share music across the city. Now in its fifth year, this series supports and spotlights the wealth of musical talent in our metropolitan area. Tickets now include admission to […]

Join us Friday, June 6 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or […]

About Our Inaugural Benefit Gala You are invited to participate in the inaugural fundraising gala for PROJECT BLACKBIRD. The gala will be held during Mental Health Awareness Month on May 2, 2025, at The historic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. Support raised from the gala will continue the essential work of PROJECT BLACKBIRD by allowing […]

Auction on the Alley. Celebrating 30 years of supporting artists, art institutions, and the community Opening Reception and Bidding Friday, May 2, 6 to 8 pm, duration, 5/2-5/29 Auction Grand […]

Our 47th season comes to a close with a rare treat. We are delighted to welcome the renowned Borromeo String Quartet with the outstanding rising stars of the Verona Quartet in a special collaborative program of string octets. From brilliantly contrapuntal Enescu to sharp, edgy Shostakovich and closing with the genre-defining Mendelssohn, it is a […]

The mighty Galactic Empire is coming to Washington DC! Join the galaxy’s foremost progressive technical heavy metal Star Wars cosplay John Williams tribute band as they lay waste to Washington DC, Planet Earth. Prepare for an evening of the most impressive heavy metal. There’s no one to stop us this time! Event Information: Galactic Empire Band - Friday, May 2nd: […]

A monoprint is a form of printmaking in which an image is made from a smooth surface such as glass or plexiglass, coated in printing ink/acrylic. In contrast with other printing techniques, only one final image is made, making the technique closer to drawing or painting than other print processes. Inspired by abstract expressionists such […]

This is a ZOOM class In this introduction to botanical dye printing, learn how to extract nature’s textures and colors to print on paper. Working with fresh leaves participants will learn how to make bundles to dye by boiling and steaming. During the workshop participants can work along with instructor and make several pieces. The […]

Jane Franklin Dance presents a farewell performance at the Athenaeum, Alexandria. Celebrate 28 years of artistic creativity with works by Jane Franklin, a Forty+ Project premier by Emily Crews, dances in response to visual art by Elsabe Johnson Dixon and Sharon Fishel, and a reunion piece featuring former JFD company members. The evening concludes with […]

Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass to present the 5th annual Pride Family Day! Be our guest at the Park to enjoy hands-on arts & crafts projects, FREE carousel tickets and Glen Echo Park Aquarium tickets (while supplies last!), a special family photo op […]

Ready to stretch your facilitation skills in a fun, supportive environment? Practice Playground is where facilitators and collaborative leaders—whether seasoned professionals or enthusiastic newcomers—gather to experiment, grow, and push the boundaries of their craft. Through a hands-on role-play format, we’ll dive into real-time facilitation scenarios that help you build confidence, test new techniques, and get […]

Join us Friday, June 6 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or […]

The Kreeger Museum and Hamiltonian Artists are pleased to present WATER IN THE GAS, an exhibition featuring the work of 2022-2024 Hamiltonian alumni Misha Ilin, Madyha J. Leghari, Edgar Reyes, and Isabella Whitfield. This exhibition is curated by Anisa Olufemi, Director of Programs and Curator at Hamiltonian Artists, and presented under The Collaborative, a program […]

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents a FREE showcase of music, dance, and storytelling from around the world. This event features performances by artists sharing traditions from a variety of cultures, including Nyame Nti Cultural Healing Arts Therapy (N-CHAT), Coyaba Dance Theater, Grupo Fénix, Story Tapestries, and more!