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Carpe Diem Arts

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Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance

Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance

Thursday, December 11, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EST, UTC-05)Thu, Dec 11, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EST, UTC-05)

Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD 20910

Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance - monthly, second Thursdays Join us at the Silver Spring Contra Dance!

Silver Spring Civic Building 8525 Fenton Street, Silver Spring MD 20910

Dances are held the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30-9:30 pm.

Lessons: 7:00-7:30pm beginners

Registration, per person • Dance Admission – $15.00 • FSGW members – $12.00 • Under 21 / limited income / first-timers – $5.00

For more information, visit https://carpediemarts.org/community-dance Brought to you in partnership with Folklore Society of Greater Washington: https://fsgw.org/silver-spring-contra-dance.

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Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance @ Silver Spring Civic Building on Dec 11, 7:00PM

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Dec5

First Friday Sing

Friday, December 5, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EST, UTC-05)Fri, Dec 5, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EST, UTC-05)

Church of the Ascension, 633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

First Friday Solidarity Sing!

Brought to you by: Church of the Ascension and Carpe Diem Arts

Your donation will cover an honorarium for Special Guest song leaders and net proceeds will provide support to:

Tommy’s Pantry Silver Spring & Takoma Park Mutual Aid

First Friday Sings at the Parish hall, 633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Free admission; welcoming everyone; this is non-secular. Donations gratefully accepted.

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First Friday Sing @ Church of the Ascension on Dec 5, 7:00PM

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Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance

Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance

Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EST, UTC-05)Thu, Nov 13, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EST, UTC-05)

Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD 20910

Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance - monthly, second Thursdays Join us at the Silver Spring Contra Dance!

Silver Spring Civic Building 8525 Fenton Street, Silver Spring MD 20910

Dances are held the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30-9:30 pm.

Lessons: 7:00-7:30pm beginners

Registration, per person • Dance Admission – $15.00 • FSGW members – $12.00 • Under 21 / limited income / first-timers – $5.00

For more information, visit https://carpediemarts.org/community-dance Brought to you in partnership with Folklore Society of Greater Washington: https://fsgw.org/silver-spring-contra-dance.

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Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance @ Silver Spring Civic Building on Nov 13, 7:00PM

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Nov7

First Friday Sing

Friday, November 7, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EST, UTC-05)Fri, Nov 7, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EST, UTC-05)

Church of the Ascension, 633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

First Friday Solidarity Sing!

Brought to you by: Church of the Ascension and Carpe Diem Arts

Your donation will cover an honorarium for Special Guest song leaders and net proceeds will provide support to:

Tommy’s Pantry Silver Spring & Takoma Park Mutual Aid

First Friday Sings at the Parish hall, 633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Free admission; welcoming everyone; this is non-secular. Donations gratefully accepted.

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First Friday Sing @ Church of the Ascension on Nov 7, 7:00PM

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Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance

Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance

Thursday, October 9, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)Thu, Oct 9, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)

Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD 20910

Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance - monthly, second Thursdays Join us at the Silver Spring Contra Dance!

Silver Spring Civic Building 8525 Fenton Street, Silver Spring MD 20910

Dances are held the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30-9:30 pm.

Lessons: 7:00-7:30pm beginners

Registration, per person • Dance Admission – $15.00 • FSGW members – $12.00 • Under 21 / limited income / first-timers – $5.00

For more information, visit https://carpediemarts.org/community-dance Brought to you in partnership with Folklore Society of Greater Washington: https://fsgw.org/silver-spring-contra-dance.

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Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance @ Silver Spring Civic Building on Oct 9, 7:00PM

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Oct3

First Friday Sing

Friday, October 3, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)Fri, Oct 3, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)

Church of the Ascension, 633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

First Friday Solidarity Sing!

Brought to you by: Church of the Ascension and Carpe Diem Arts

Your donation will cover an honorarium for Special Guest song leaders and net proceeds will provide support to:

Tommy’s Pantry Silver Spring & Takoma Park Mutual Aid

First Friday Sings at the Parish hall, 633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Free admission; welcoming everyone; this is non-secular. Donations gratefully accepted.

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First Friday Sing @ Church of the Ascension on Oct 3, 7:00PM

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Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance

Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance

Thursday, September 11, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)Thu, Sep 11, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)

Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD 20910

Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance - monthly, second Thursdays Join us at the Silver Spring Contra Dance!

Silver Spring Civic Building 8525 Fenton Street, Silver Spring MD 20910

Dances are held the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30-9:30 pm.

Lessons: 7:00-7:30pm beginners

Registration, per person • Dance Admission – $15.00 • FSGW members – $12.00 • Under 21 / limited income / first-timers – $5.00

For more information, visit https://carpediemarts.org/community-dance Brought to you in partnership with Folklore Society of Greater Washington: https://fsgw.org/silver-spring-contra-dance.

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Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance @ Silver Spring Civic Building on Sep 11, 7:00PM

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Sep5

First Friday Sing

Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)Fri, Sep 5, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)

Church of the Ascension, 633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

First Friday Solidarity Sing!

Brought to you by: Church of the Ascension and Carpe Diem Arts

Your donation will cover an honorarium for Special Guest song leaders and net proceeds will provide support to:

Tommy’s Pantry Silver Spring & Takoma Park Mutual Aid

First Friday Sings at the Parish hall, 633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Free admission; welcoming everyone; this is non-secular. Donations gratefully accepted.

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First Friday Sing @ Church of the Ascension on Sep 5, 7:00PM

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Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance

Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance

Thursday, August 14, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)Thu, Aug 14, 2025 @ 7:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)

Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD 20910

Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance - monthly, second Thursdays Join us at the Silver Spring Contra Dance!

Silver Spring Civic Building 8525 Fenton Street, Silver Spring MD 20910

Dances are held the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30-9:30 pm.

Lessons: 7:00-7:30pm beginners

Registration, per person • Dance Admission – $15.00 • FSGW members – $12.00 • Under 21 / limited income / first-timers – $5.00

For more information, visit https://carpediemarts.org/community-dance Brought to you in partnership with Folklore Society of Greater Washington: https://fsgw.org/silver-spring-contra-dance.

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Community Dance - Silver Spring Dance @ Silver Spring Civic Building on Aug 14, 7:00PM

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Jun12

Carpe Diem Arts Community Dance

Thursday, June 12, 2025 @ 7:30PMThu, Jun 12, 2025 @ 7:30PM

Silver Spring Civic Building

Janine Smith calling

Band: Frog Hammer (Jim Besser, Dave Casserly, Bob Collins, Glyn Collinson, Michael Ferguson, and Andrew Marcus)

Free Lessons: 7:00-7:30pm beginners

Dance: 7:30pm to 9:30pm

General Admission – $15.00 FSGW members – $12.00 Under 21 / limited income – $5.00

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Carpe Diem Arts Community Dance @ Silver Spring Civic Building on Jun 12, 7:30PM

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 Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance

Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance

Thursday, December 12, 2024 @ 7:30PM — 9:30PM (EST, UTC-05)Thu, Dec 12, 2024 @ 7:30PM — 9:30PM (EST, UTC-05)

Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD 20910

See details at https://carpediemarts.org/community-dance

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Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance @ Silver Spring Civic Building on Dec 12, 7:30PM

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 Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance

Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance

Thursday, November 14, 2024 @ 7:30PM — 9:30PM (EST, UTC-05)Thu, Nov 14, 2024 @ 7:30PM — 9:30PM (EST, UTC-05)

Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD 20910

See details at https://carpediemarts.org/community-dance

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Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance @ Silver Spring Civic Building on Nov 14, 7:30PM

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Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance

Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance

Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 7:30PM — 9:30PM (EDT, UTC-04)Thu, Oct 10, 2024 @ 7:30PM — 9:30PM (EDT, UTC-04)

Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD 20910

See details at https://carpediemarts.org/community-dance

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Community Dance! Silver Spring Contra Dance @ Silver Spring Civic Building on Oct 10, 7:30PM

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Carpe Diem Arts

Carpe Diem Arts

Sunday, March 24, 2024 @ 1:00PM — 2:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)Sun, Mar 24, 2024 @ 1:00PM — 2:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)

Plum Gar CRC, 19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown

PERFORMING ARTISTS: Karen Ashbrook and Paul Oorts celebrating Irish American + Stavros Blicas & Theologos Fragkos celebrating Greek American Heritage Month

Part of the free Cultural Heritage Concert Series, produced by Carpe Diem Arts, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, and funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Scheduled at four locations once a month, February through June to bring together a diverse audience for an intergenerational shared arts experience, to celebrate the cultural heritage months, and to foster appreciation of the music and songs from these cultures.

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Carpe Diem Arts @ Plum Gar CRC on Mar 24, 1:00PM

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Cultural Heritage Concert

Cultural Heritage Concert

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 @ 11:00AM — 12:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)Wed, Mar 20, 2024 @ 11:00AM — 12:00PM (EDT, UTC-04)

Long Branch CRC, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring

PERFORMING ARTISTS: Seán Heely & Abbie Palmer celebrating Irish American + Karpouzi Trio (Spyros Koliavasilis, Margaret Loomis & Len Newman) celebrating Greek American Heritage month

Part of the free Cultural Heritage Concert Series, produced by Carpe Diem Arts, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, and funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Scheduled at four locations once a month, February through June to bring together a diverse audience for an intergenerational shared arts experience, to celebrate the cultural heritage months, and to foster appreciation of the music and songs from these cultures.

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Cultural Heritage Concert @ Long Branch CRC on Mar 20, 11:00AM

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Cultural Heritage Concert

Cultural Heritage Concert

Thursday, March 14, 2024 @ 6:30PM — 7:30PM (EDT, UTC-04)Thu, Mar 14, 2024 @ 6:30PM — 7:30PM (EDT, UTC-04)

Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville

PERFORMING ARTISTS: Just in Time celebrating Irish American + Melos (Spyros Koliavasilis & Niko Metreone) celebrating Greek American Heritage Month

Part of the free Cultural Heritage Concert Series, produced by Carpe Diem Arts, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, and funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Scheduled at four locations once a month, February through June to bring together a diverse audience for an intergenerational shared arts experience, to celebrate the cultural heritage months, and to foster appreciation of the music and songs from these cultures.

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Cultural Heritage Concert @ Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center on Mar 14, 6:30PM

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Cultural Heritage Concert

Cultural Heritage Concert

Sunday, March 3, 2024 @ 2:00PM — 3:00PM (EST, UTC-05)Sun, Mar 3, 2024 @ 2:00PM — 3:00PM (EST, UTC-05)

Gwendolyn E Coffield CRC, 2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring

PERFORMING ARTISTS: Jody Marshall celebrating Irish American + Melos (Spyros Koliavasilis & Niko Metreone) celebrating Greek American Heritage Month

Part of the free Cultural Heritage Concert Series, produced by Carpe Diem Arts, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, and funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Scheduled at four locations once a month, February through June to bring together a diverse audience for an intergenerational shared arts experience, to celebrate the cultural heritage months, and to foster appreciation of the music and songs from these cultures.

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Cultural Heritage Concert @ Gwendolyn E Coffield CRC on Mar 3, 2:00PM

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Cultural Heritage Concert

Cultural Heritage Concert

Friday, February 23, 2024 @ 6:30PM — 7:30PM (EST, UTC-05)Fri, Feb 23, 2024 @ 6:30PM — 7:30PM (EST, UTC-05)

Marilyn J. Praisner CRC, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville

PERFORMING ARTISTS: Spice Cake and Munit Mesfin

Part of the free Cultural Heritage Concert Series, produced by Carpe Diem Arts, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, and funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Scheduled at four locations once a month, February through June to bring together a diverse audience for an intergenerational shared arts experience, to celebrate the cultural heritage months, and to foster appreciation of the music and songs from these cultures.

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Cultural Heritage Concert @ Marilyn J. Praisner CRC on Feb 23, 6:30PM

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Cultural Heritage Concert

Cultural Heritage Concert

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 @ 11:00AM — 12:00PM (EST, UTC-05)Wed, Feb 21, 2024 @ 11:00AM — 12:00PM (EST, UTC-05)

Long Branch CRC, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring

Free; In Person

PERFORMING ARTISTS: Linda Harris & David Cole and Jaja Bashengezi

Part of the free Cultural Heritage Concert Series, produced by Carpe Diem Arts, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, and funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Scheduled at four locations once a month, February through June to bring together a diverse audience for an intergenerational shared arts experience, to celebrate the cultural heritage months, and to foster appreciation of the music and songs from these cultures.

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Cultural Heritage Concert @ Long Branch CRC on Feb 21, 11:00AM

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Cultural Heritage Concert

Cultural Heritage Concert

Sunday, February 18, 2024 @ 1:00PM — 2:00PM (EST, UTC-05)Sun, Feb 18, 2024 @ 1:00PM — 2:00PM (EST, UTC-05)

Plum Gar CRC, 19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown

Free; In Person

PERFORMING ARTISTS: Miles Spicer and Franklyn Johnson-Williams

Part of the free Cultural Heritage Concert Series, produced by Carpe Diem Arts, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, and funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Scheduled at four locations once a month, February through June to bring together a diverse audience for an intergenerational shared arts experience, to celebrate the cultural heritage months, and to foster appreciation of the music and songs from these cultures.

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Cultural Heritage Concert @ Plum Gar CRC on Feb 18, 1:00PM

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Carpe Diem Arts, Inc.
9207 Long Branch Parkway 
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Carpe Diem Arts, Inc.  is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. 
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