Glen Echo Park

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents a FREE showcase of music, dance, and storytelling from around the world on Saturday, September 6 from 12pm - 6pm. This event features performances by artists sharing traditions from a variety of cultures. This festival is part of Labor Day Weekend events at the Park. Also happening during Labor Day Weekend, is the 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show. The show will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, 2026 from 12pm - 6pm, with an opening reception from 7pm - 9pm on Friday, September 4.

Food &amp; Beverages:&nbsp;&nbsp;Praline Café,&nbsp;Saté (Indonesian Food),&nbsp;Fly Pizza Learn More: https://glenechopark.org/globalrhythms

Local Event: Global Rhythms

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Global Rhythms

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents a FREE showcase of music, dance, and storytelling from around the...

The 2026 Labor Day Art Show—the 55th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half a century! The show will be held daily from September 5 - 7, 2026 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm, with an opening reception on Friday, September 4 at 7:00pm. This unique exhibition and sale presents the work of more than 400 artists from the greater Washington, DC area and features a wide range of media, including sculpture, paintings, works on paper, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, and furniture. The show is a Glen Echo Park tradition where students, teachers, and art enthusiasts come together each year to celebrate the Park and its many distinctive arts programs. Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park also includes Global Rhythms, a FREE festival in the Park on Saturday, September 5! This event features performances by artists sharing music, dance, and storytelling traditions from a variety of cultures. Learn More: https://glenechopark.org/ldas

Local Event: 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

The 2026 Labor Day Art Show—the 55th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo...

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present Global Rhythms: Music, Dance, and Storytelling from Around the World on Saturday, September 5.
Global Rhythms is a free showcase of music, dance, and storytelling that features performances by artists who share traditions from a variety of cultures around the world. This year, we'll have the amazing Capital Horns playing Latin music, as well as Hungarian folk dancers and a new work by a contemporary Hungarian dancer/choreographer who will showcase a piece created in a week-long residency at Glen Echo Park. Plus even more performers and food trucks! Learn More: <a href="https://glenechopark.org/globalrhythms" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">glenechopark.org/globalrhythms</a>

Local Event: Global Rhythms: Music, Dance & Storytelling from Around the World

Global Rhythms: Music, Dance & Storytelling...

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present Global Rhythms: Music, Dance, and Storytelling from...

Global Rhythms: Music, Dance & Storytelling from Around the World

Back by popular demand after a sold-out performance!
Step into Cueva Flamenca de Glen Echo, an immersive tablao‑style evening inspired by the legendary caves of Sacromonte. Featuring Furia Flamenca Dance Company with live music, this intimate performance draws the audience close to the artists—where every heel strike, every cry of cante, and every pulse of the guitar becomes part of a shared, electric moment.
Savor the experience with tapas and sangría available for purchase, creating the warmth and conviviality of a true Andalusian night.

Local Event: Cueva Flamenca de Glen Echo — an intimate Flamenco performance!

Cueva Flamenca de Glen Echo — an intimate...

Back by popular demand after a sold-out performance!
Step into Cueva Flamenca de Glen Echo, an immersive tablao‑style evening...

Cueva Flamenca de Glen Echo — an intimate Flamenco performance!

DC Casineros Dance Company presents dance lessons and a social dance rooted in AfroCuban, Afro-Caribbean, and French/English contra dances. If you already love contra and/or square dancing to a caller, this style will feel like home to you!

Local Event: Cuban Dance with DC Casineros at Glen Echo Park

Cuban Dance with DC Casineros at Glen Echo Park

DC Casineros Dance Company presents dance lessons and a social dance rooted in AfroCuban, Afro-Caribbean, and French/English...

We hope you can join us for an art-filled day! Echo Arts Festival is Glen Echo Park’s fall celebration of visual and performing arts at the Park. RAIN or SHINE, we've got you covered (literally! even outdoor spaces are covered) with so many different types of arts and cultural programs that make up this annual festival: performances, workshops, art sales, art demos, hands-on art/craft projects, and more! The FREE event will include unique opportunities to delve into the arts. From hands-on art activities, to musical performances—including two-time GRAMMY® Award Winners Cathy Fink &amp; Marcy Marxer—to dance performances &amp; workshops, and Resident Artists' open studios &amp; galleries, everyone is sure to find something fun to explore! We'll have food, too, so you can stay all day! Food trucks and our own Praline Café. Learn More: https://glenechopark.org/echoarts RSVP (preferred, not required): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/echo-arts-festival-at-glen-echo-park-tickets-1985145038248?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true

Local Event: Echo Arts Festival

Echo Arts Festival

We hope you can join us for an art-filled day! Echo Arts Festival is Glen Echo Park’s fall celebration of visual and performing...

Join us for a Zydeco dance to live music by Horace Trahan &amp; the Ossun Express! Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts &amp; Culture in cooperation with Dancing by the Bayou. Horace Trahan returns to the Bumper Car Pavilion for a Zydeco Dance! A world renowned Cajun and Zydeco artist, Horace is respected for his ability to pull an accordion and belt out vocals that will give you chills. This native of Ossun, Louisiana, formed a band called "The Ossun Express." The band consists of an accordion, fiddle, guitar, bass, drums, and sometimes a triangle.

Local Event: Zydeco Dance with Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express

Zydeco Dance with Horace Trahan & the Ossun...

Join us for a Zydeco dance to live music by Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express! Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts...

Zydeco Dance with Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express

Rusty Sal returns to the Bumper Car Pavilion for a Honky Tonk Dance! Join us for a dance lesson in two-step followed by an evening of dancing to live music. A sure-fire good time for lovers of classic country, Rusty Sal is made up of all-staff cast of Baltimore Americana musicians, with the groove provided by upright bassist Alex Lacquement and drummer EJ Shaull-Thompson, the twang comes from the lead guitar work of Lucas Chohany, and sky high Dolly Parton-esque vocals from singer Letitia VanSant top it all off. No prior experience needed and you don't need to bring a partner.
Learn More: <a href="https://glenechopark.org/dances" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">glenechopark.org/dances</a>

Local Event: Honky Tonk Dance with Rusty Sal

Honky Tonk Dance with Rusty Sal

Rusty Sal returns to the Bumper Car Pavilion for a Honky Tonk Dance! Join us for a dance lesson in two-step followed by an...

Join us Friday, August 7, 2026 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 artist demonstrations.
For more information visit <a href="https://glenechopark.org/art-walk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">glenechopark.org/art-walk</a>

Local Event: Art Walk In The Park - August 7

Art Walk In The Park - August 7

Join us Friday, August 7, 2026 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the...

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Kensington Armory, 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD 20895

Join us at MAA's Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale,&nbsp;one of the DC region’s largest and longest-running art shows, September 5-7, 2026, at the Historic Armory in Kensington, Maryland. More than 500 original artworks and prints/cards created by local artists. The event includes art demonstrations and a Plein Air paint out for adults and children.&nbsp;Free and open to the public.&nbsp;
Hours: Sat, 9/5 11am - 8pm Sun, 9/6 11 am - 5pm Mon, 9/7 10am - 5pm

Local Event: MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale

MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale

Join us at MAA's Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale, one of the DC region’s largest and longest-running art shows, September...

ON St. Elmo

This monthly show has been selling out for over a year! Come see why!&nbsp;We are thrilled to announce your headliner for this show is
DLO
D.Lo, is from Baltimore MD and she is known for her quick wit and comebacks, she is a spitfire on the mic. She has broadened her span of experience by performing clubs all over the country with the likes of Mark Normand, Sam Morrill, Roy Wood, Rich Voss, Yamaneika Saunders, Flame Monroe, Jackie Fabulous, Damon Williams, Just Nesh, Sam Jay, Gina Yashere, Pierre, Michael Rappaport and various others. More recently she was named Best of the Fest at the NE Black Comedy Festival in Portland Oregon.
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PHIL MIKE
Phil Mike is a Washington DC-based comic who’s performed on many of the top stages in the region. He entertains wide arrays of audiences with his relatable, honest takes on life. He’s opened for Alingon Mitra, Andy Haynes and Eliot Chang.
ALEX TYMINSKI
Alex Tyminski is a comedian, producer, and content creator based in Washington DC. Born in and adopted from Beirut, Lebanon and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. Alex performs and hosts regularly throughout the DMV, with appearances at Room 808, The DC Comedy Loft, DC Improv, The Port Comedy Club in Baltimore, and Don’t Tell Comedy shows across DC, Virginia, and Maryland. She has performed with national headliners including Aaron Chen, Jourdain Fisher, and Lea’h Sampson.
PETE BERGEN
He may look and sound gruff but he is a big bear of a sweetheart. You’ll love his take on his own sorted history and observations in general. He has opened for and performed with some great folks like Patton Oswalt, Rory Scovel, Kelsey Cook, Annie Lederman, Bobcat Goldthwait, David Koechner, Chris Katan and at some great venues like the DC Improv (DC), Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (VA), Nick’s Comedy Stop (Ma) Magooby’s Joke House (MD), Church Of Satire (PA) and The Drafthouse Comedy Theater (DC). He also has over 18 years in recovery and is in demand for 12 step conventions all over. Pete can also be seen as a contributor on local panel shows “Like It Or Not” and “The Final 5”, both on Fox 5 DC, offering up humorous takes on the days events. instagram- @peteybergen

Local Event: On St Elmo Comedy Bunker 18: D. Lo

On St Elmo Comedy Bunker 18: D. Lo

This monthly show has been selling out for over a year! Come see why! We are thrilled to announce your headliner for this show...

Cyd Rowley Jewelry & Studio

Learn how to use gold leaf to transform your jewelry or decorative items in this comprehensive hands-on workshop. We will cover everything from materials and application methods to finishing and recommended suppliers.&nbsp; Sign up on line to master creative ways to enrich and refine your pieces with gold leaf.

Local Event: Gold Leaf Techniques: A One-Day Workshop

Gold Leaf Techniques: A One-Day Workshop

Learn how to use gold leaf to transform your jewelry or decorative items in this comprehensive hands-on workshop. We will cover...

The Nathaniel H. Pickett II Foundation will host Jog N Jam for Mental Health on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Chesapeake &amp; Ohio Canal National Historical Park – Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion in Potomac, Maryland (GPS: 38.9725215, -77.2001899). The free community wellness event will promote mental health awareness, healthy lifestyles, and access to mental wellness information and resources.
Registration and check-in begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by a guided yoga stretch and a 9:00 a.m. run start. Participants may walk or jog 10K, 5K, or 2.5K routes, making the event welcoming to a wide range of ages and fitness levels. Under the theme “Bigger. Better. Free!”, this year’s Jog N Jam will combine movement, music, and community engagement through live music, freestyle dancing, instructor-led line dancing, and family-friendly activities. More than a fitness event, Jog N Jam is designed to encourage open conversations about mental health while highlighting the connection between physical activity, social connection, and emotional well-being. The event also advances the Foundation’s ongoing “Growing Minds” initiative, which empowers individuals and communities through education, awareness, and engagement.
Community members must register in advance through Eventbrite and are encouraged to invite family, friends, and colleagues to participate.

Local Event: The Jog and Jam for Mental Health

The Jog and Jam for Mental Health

The Nathaniel H. Pickett II Foundation will host Jog N Jam for Mental Health on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Chesapeake &...

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