Bethesda
Bethesda, one of the most renowned communities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is known as a great destination for ethnic restaurants, boutiques, home décor shops and artistic and trendy hot spots. Additionally, as home of the National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine and the National Naval Medical Center, it is one of the leading biomedical research centers.
From award-winning theatre to independent films, downtown Bethesda’s Art and Entertainment District is filled with inspiring artists and art venues. Unique galleries and public art fill the streets. The Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District is managed by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc.
Featured Activites and Attractions view all
Capital Crescent Trail
11 mile biker-hiker trail running from west Silver Spring to Georgetown DC. The trail was formerly used as the Georgetown…
Fire NightClub and Lounge
Less than a half mile from the Bethesda metro station, Fire offers a full bar and nightclub. Restricted admission for…
Fuzion
0.2 miles from the Bethesda metro station, Fuzion nightclub is popular for after work cocktails or late night dancing and…
Gandhi Memorial Center
Houses headquarters of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation, a library and depictions of the life and activities of Mahatma Gandhi…
Locust Grove Nature Center
An ideal spot to watch birds and other small creatures in their real habitats. Includes child-friendly live animals and hands-on…
Parker’s American Bistro & Sports Bar
Enjoy Parker’s American grill and watch your favorite sporting event in the restaurant’s sports bar.
RELIC
A French restaurant bar & lounge that serves as a nightclub late Fridays and Saturdays. Less than half a mile…
Strike Bethesda
Strike properties offer stylish, glow-in-the-dark bowling with big screen video walls and a thumping sound system, as well as a…
Upcoming Events in Town
Five Little Monkeys
Glen Echo
Going shopping, baking cakes, sitting in trees, JUMPING ON BEDS!!! In this zany play, all in cumulative verse, five silly simian siblings insist on doing things their own way and-heedless of admonitions much more monkey mayhem ensues. And maybe a call from a doctor. Adventure Theatre will hold a slightly adjusted Autism/Sensory Friendly performance for those families with children who are diagnosed with Autism, Aspergers syndrome and other conditions related to sensory awareness on 5/26. An ASL interpreted performance will be held on 5/12. Both performances are open to the public.
Rapunzel
Bethesda
Rapunzel lives in a tower in the middle of nowhere, but finds excitement when Prince Brian stumbles upon her remote abode. The two plot an escape and embark on a musical adventure to happily ever after. Recommended for Ages 4+.
Pinocchio
Glen Echo
Share the trials and tribulations of the little live puppet as he finds, in one adventure after another, that the easy way isnt always the right way. Show times: Thursdays and Fridays at 10 and 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Wednesdays (May only!) at 11:30 a.m. Recommended: K " Grade 6. Running time: 45 minutes.
