Bethesda Urban Partnership markets and maintains downtown Bethesda, including the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District and Bethesda Transportation Solutions.
Bethesda, MD
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The Bethesda Film Fest is accepting applications for 2027! We are looking for short (under 30 minutes) documentary films. films will be screened at Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema. Selected filmmakers will receive $1,000. Deadline is January 6, 2027. bethesda.org/bethesda-film-f…
Thank you @Andrew_Friedson & @MoCoCouncilMD for including us in your proclamation in support of the arts!
Councilmember Friedson and the full Council present a proclamation for National Arts and Humanities Month to celebrate the artists, educators, and cultural organizations whose work enriches the lives of Montgomery County residents and reflects the County’s diverse communities.
ALT Councilmembers and community members hold proclamations in the Council Hearing Room.
Save the Date! Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland is Saturday, Dec. 5. Celebrate the season in downtown Bethesda with festive fun for the whole family including a Holiday Market, games, arts & crafts, choral performances by local schools, Santa Claus & more! ow.ly/L36T50ZZpH7
Stroll between St. Elmo and Fairmont Avenues and find everything on your list! From home goods to day spas, escape rooms to night clubs, and bakeries to international cuisine, you’ll enjoy a variety of shops & restaurants on St. Elmo and Fairmont Avenues. bethesda.org/shop/
Honor our Veterans at downtown Bethesda’s Veterans Day Observance on Wednesday, Nov. 11th from 10:45-11:30am at Veterans Park, corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues. ow.ly/2VE650ZXbeL
Downtown Bethesda is looking refreshed and ready for the fall season with our latest flower rotation! Thank you to Bethesda Urban Partnership’s hardworking maintenance team for always keeping our downtown clean and beautiful.
Our final Yappy Hour of the year will held Thursday, October 8 from 5-7pm at The Metropolitan Plaza (4805 Edgemoor Lane). There will be giveaways for dogs, live music, and Olazzo serving up tasty food and beverages. ow.ly/Nu0L50ZVuYW
Taste of Bethesda is so close, we can almost Taste it! Join us on Saturday, October 3 from 11am-4pm, Taste of Bethesda will feature over 50 downtown Bethesda restaurants serving up savory bites, delicious desserts, and refreshing beverages! ow.ly/MT6r50ZTvYr
This October view “French Impressions” Paintings by Barbara Mandel at Triangle Art Studios. Exhibit: Oct 2-Nov 1; Gallery Hours: Fridays – Sundays, 1-3pm. Opening Reception: Sunday, October 4; 3-6pm bethesda.org/triangle-art-st…
Shop your way through downtown Bethesda. Bethesda has options! Enjoy a wide variety of retailers throughout the downtown and check everything off of your list. Shopping Guide – bethesda.org/shop/
The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards features the work of eight finalists that were selected out of nearly 400 applications. View the work of these talented artists while on exhibit at Gallery B in downtown Bethesda through Sept. 27. bethesda.org/trawick-prize/
“Paint Bethesda,” is a painting competition of downtown Bethesda’s buildings, icons, scenes & landmarks. Artists from DC, MD & VA are invited to come to Bethesda and paint “plein air” or paint a Bethesda icon in studio. Deadline is October 9, 2026! bethesda.org/paint-bethesda/
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by dining out in downtown Bethesda. From tacos and tamales to Cuban classics, Peruvian dishes and Spanish tapas, there are plenty of ways to explore the flavors and traditions of Hispanic and Latin American cultures. bethesda.org/dining-guide/
Taste of Bethesda celebrates food with 50 of Bethesda’s best restaurants! Join us on Saturday, October 3 (11am-4pm) for the area’s best culinary and music festival on Norfolk Avenue. Live entertainment, activities for kids & endless tasty bites of food! ow.ly/sGNf50ZMlzT
In the days following Sept. 11, 2001, Bethesda Urban Partnership helped create a Unity Wall in Bethesda, giving the community a place to share messages of hope. Today, we remember those we lost, those who responded, and the way communities came together.
Yappy Hour & Pop-Up Dog Park returns on Sept. 17, 6-8pm! Join us at The Metropolitan Plaza (4805 Edgemoor Lane) for a community event for pups & their pals ! Live music, local pet retailers, and a pop-up dog park for Bethesda pups to run off leash! ow.ly/WqMw50ZMijh
Ciarra K. Walters is the Best in Show winner of the 2026 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards. Also: Cindy Cheng, 2nd place; Anne Clare Rogers, 3rd place; Ayana Gordon, Young Artist Award. See the finalists' exhibit at Gallery B, Sept. 3-27. ow.ly/CkCf50ZISOO
Join us on Norfolk Avenue for the Soul Crackers this Friday night! The free Outdoor Concert Series continues through September 18, Friday nights from 6-8 PM at the corner of St. Elmo and Norfolk Avenues. bethesda.org/summer-concert-…
The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards, Sept. 3 - 27. The finalists are: Cindy Cheng, Diana Derby, Ayana Gordon, Leslie Holt, Madyha Leghari, Anne Rogers, Tony Shore, Ciarra K. Walters. Gallery Hours: Thurs.– Sat., 12 – 5pm; Sun., 11am-4pm. bethesda.org/trawick-prize/
Final call for artists looking to exhibit at Gallery B in downtown Bethesda in 2027! Gallery B is now taking rental applications for 2027 exhibits for solo or group shows. Deadline to apply is Monday, August 31. bethesda.org/gallery-b/#2027…
