Dance for PD®

June 17 | 2:30pm - 3:45pm | Arcade Building Classrooms 202 & 203

In collaboration with Dance for PD® (Parkinson's Disease), the Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Dance for PD® class series. Registration is not required, participants can drop in to class anytime. These classes are free for participants, care partners, and family members thanks to the generous support of the program's donors.

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Summer Concerts: I Am Your Daddy Band

*Celebrating Juneteenth*

June 18 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion

Our second Summer Concert in the 2026 series is Kid Creole and the Coconuts tribute band "I Am Your Daddy Band," delivering a sophisticated fusion of Jazz, Latin, and Soul that captivates every audience! Whether you're a longtime fan of the iconic Kid Creole & The Coconuts vibe or experiencing this unique "Tropical Funk" sound for the first time, this band offers an unforgettable show that transcends generations.

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Sleeping Beauty: The Time Traveler

Opens June 18 | Adventure Theatre MTC

Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. The past and present merge in an epic journey filled with courage, friendship, and a dash of magic. Can Rolly and Aurora outsmart fate and find their happily ever after?

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Celebrate Juneteenth in Alexandria with Jubilee Voices

June 19 | 1:00pm | OFFSITE: Shiloh Baptist Church

Washington Revels, in collaboration with the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Division of African American History, presents a Juneteenth program filled with storytelling, songs, and more. Experience the power of traditional African American storytelling and song with the acclaimed Washington Revels Jubilee Voices. This free concert honors the journey toward freedom and celebrates the spirit of Juneteenth through moving performances rooted in history and hope. 

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Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition's Annual Juneteenth Celebration

June 19 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Bumper Car Pavilion

Join Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (BACC) for a Juneteenth Celebration in cooperation with the Partnership. This event is free and takes place in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Enjoy African food, dance, music, history, poetry, and free ice cream.

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HONKY TONK DANCE with Dede & the Do-Rights

June 19 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion

Enjoy an evening of live music at a Honky Tonk Dance with Dede & the Do-Rights, a Baltimore-based band that plays a mix of vintage country and early rock 'n' roll, often described as "Rock 'n' Roots Country". Known for high-energy, danceable performances, they are a staple in the local honky-tonk scene. A free beginner lesson in two step is included with admission, led by Diana Nevills from the Church of Honky Tonk.

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SALSA & BACHATA Y MÁS!

June 19 | 7:30pm - 12:30am | Ballroom Back Room

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents Salsa & Bachata y más!, dance series with both sizzling hot Salsa and the magic of all styles of Bachata in one special night of Latin Dance! Open level lessons in Salsa & Bachata are included with the price of admission. Join DJ Sidekick and instructors Amber Logan, Kat Boroday, Tyrone Barnes, and James Robertson for a great Latin dance night.

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DanceFit: Line Dancing

June 20 | 11:15am - 12:15pm OR 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Hall of Mirrors

Join us for a DanceFit: Line Dancing class with instructor Janee Murray to learn the basics of line dancing while getting in your Saturday morning workout! Drop-in to a class, pre-register, or get the 10 class package. Please bring shoes that have not been worn outside, as street shoes are not allowed on the dance studio floor.

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Summer Concerts: The Rockits

June 25 | 7:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion

Enjoy a FREE Summer Concert with THE ROCKITS, one of the DC area's premier "party fun" bands! This six piece group features members PG, Robin, BillyO, Eyes, Steve, and Kim. With songs that span the History of Rock n Roll, '50s to '80s, THE ROCKITS are ready to bring the dance party to you!

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Cueva Flamenca de Glen Echo — an intimate Flamenco performance

June 27 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Ballroom Back Room

Step into Cueva Flamenca de Glen Echo, a 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.

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Art Walk in the Park

July 3 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Throughout the Park

First Fridays in May, June, July, and August, check out 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. 

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Tiny Tots

Ongoing | the Puppet Co.

Designed for children 18 months to 4 years old, ongoing Tiny Tots shows offer a viewing atmosphere especially suited for young theatre patrons. All Tiny Tots shows feature: 30 minute runtime, no dark room, no loud noises, and open theater doors.

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The Little Prince

June 6- July 5, 2026 | the Puppet Co.

A regional premiere! This show features the touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

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