The Good Week | Nov 20-Dec 4, 2025 NEW COLOR PALETTE

Art, stage, and sound worth leaving the house for.

Bethesda’s new indie shop hosts a smoky Southern noir—grit, rhythm, and a city after dark. Expect craft talk, readings, and the kind of Q&A that sends you home with a marked-up copy. Free.
→ Hear the noir unfold.

One lively evening, four new shows. Drift from meditative installations to cross-cultural collage and sharp commentary on Black identity in media. It’s talkable art with a glass-in-hand vibe. Free—reservation required
→ RSVP for the reception.

Two sly magicians spar with sleight, sarcasm, and audience votes. Think quick banter, close-up astonishment, and grown-up humor without the top hats. From $30.
→ Reserve your seat for the showdown.

A thoughtful hour inside “Anthropocene Visions and Voices,” where local poets share commissioned work and spark a candid, cross-generational conversation shaped by real-life experience.
→ Settle in for the dialogue.

County artists fill the Mansion while intricate miniatures reward slow looking. A graceful, zero-stress start to the art weekend. Free.
→ Reserve your entry.

Holiday dinner, but choreographed and very British. Opening week includes cast talkbacks—because the best family drama is someone else’s. From $50.
→ Book opening-week seats.

Handmade glass, ceramics, photographs, and silver with a local fingerprint. Wander, touch textures, and find a host gift that isn’t another candle.
→ Browse the makers.

Good flavor, better company — places worth lingering this week.

Warm harmonies, acoustic glow, and string lights on the heated patio. Steve and Nicole bring modern covers and easygoing originals to a spot most people only think of for morning coffee—this time, it’s dinner, music, and a slow-burn evening vibe.
→ Settle in for the sound.

Small-batch mead, local makers, and winter-bright gifts in an easy afternoon wander. Sip seasonal pours, sample sweet bites, and cross a few names off the list without trying.
→ Sip and shop the season.

Roast tarragon chicken, Provençal vegetables, and chocolate-dipped madeleines — an aromatic, hands-on evening that feels like Paris without the layover. $99.
→ Reserve your Paris date night early.

Syrah shifts shades here—from taut, pepper-laced pours to softer, darker fruit. Lean berries, a little smoke, and an easy vibe that sharpens your instincts without the fuss.
→ Gather your wine-curious crew

Silky skins, gingery broth, and black vinegar bowls from a Michelin-recommended NYC favorite—now steaming in Bethesda.
→ Reserve your table.

Little resets that get you moving or make the week feel wider.

A one-hour loop through meadow and sculpture—a quiet reset in good shoes. Sun or soft rain. Free with museum tickets.
→ Plan your Glenstone visit.

A naturalist-led session that blends sketching and slow looking. Bring a pencil, a pad, and a quiet mind. Free.
→ Claim a spot.

Team up to solve a mid-route murder before the train stops. Tidy puzzles, good laughs, tight clock.
→ Plan your escape tonight.

Grab a table, order a round, and test the brain cells—from movie quotes to history.
→ Reserve your team table.

Low lights, clean bootwork, and a country playlist that swings between classic and new. Beginners blend in, regulars lock in, and the bar keeps things easy. No partner required. $10 cover.
→ Kick up a little dust.

Thanksgiving tradition: 10K, 2-mile walk, or virtual. Community, sweat, and a pie-earned finish.
→ Register for the race.

Heated or chill, power or restore—accessible sequencing in a softly lit room. Start easy, leave lighter. $10 first class.
→ Book your first class.

Creative detours that use your hands, curiosity, or a little courage.

The Back Room goes smoky-smooth with DJs spinning for glides and slow turns. Short lesson first, then groove. $10.
→ Make it a dance night.

Craft shimmering ornaments and whip shea-butter body care—equal parts tactile calm and holiday prep. $75.
→ Save your seat.

Pick your wood, stencil, and finish; make something personal for gifting or home. Come solo or with a friend. From $15.
→ Choose your project.

Percussive joy disguised as a workout. New, returning, or practiced—there’s room on the floor. $25 drop-in.
→ Drop in this week.

Mitch Woods and Daryl Davis bring jump blues and boogie-woogie piano to the Spanish Ballroom. Lesson, dancing, and birthday cookies. $30.
→ Get your ticket.

Simple pleasures to reset, restore, and lift your week.

Butter layers, soft chatter, and espresso curling in the air. A croissant that reads Paris, not errand.
→ Everyday luxury, perfectly portioned.

Jewelry, decor, and rotating makers—part shop, part conversation.
→ Find your next favorite little thing.

Lavender, old books, and candlelight hues. Browse for one beautiful thing, and leave unhurried.
→ Wander in and find one beautiful thing.

Ways to give back, support local causes, and make the week a little brighter for someone else.

Hands-on shifts at food bank projects and family programs. Quiet impact, flexible hours.
→ Pick your shift.

With neighbors facing strain from shutdowns and layoffs, extra hands matter. Volunteers sort and share fresh food weekly.
→ Sign up to help.

Good food, friendly faces, and a Thanksgiving market midweek.

Sixty vendors, two coffee trucks, and a pre-holiday hum. Croissants, conversation, and neighborly news.
→ Stock up Sunday.

A one-day Thanksgiving edition with local produce, baked goods, and a market-morning vibe folded into your weekday.
→ Grab your essentials.