February 18, 2026 |  | 🍴 Your Wallet's Getting a Prix Fixe | | Good morning, Bethesdan! It's nearly 60 degrees and somehow the parking lot snow pile is still there: grey, defiant, and taking up two spots like it pays rent. In today's Bethesda Loop, - Restaurant Week returns - Tropical butterflies arrive - Mike Winch at The Hunters Hound Let's Loop. | | | 🍽️ Restaurant week returns with wallet-friendly prix fixe menus. 36 Bethesda spots are slashing prices February 19-March 1 with $10, $20, and $35 deals, from Mon Ami Gabi's French classics to Dog Haus burgers—plus many offer takeout for easy weeknight wins. See all the participants | | 🦋 Tropical butterflies take over Brookside Gardens. Step into a living kaleidoscope as hundreds of butterflies flutter through the conservatory's tropical paradise, featuring exotic species from Central and South America. Tickets on sale now | | 🏈 Former NFL player and Landon teacher Tre' Johnson dies. The beloved Bethesda educator and former Washington lineman taught history for over 20 years at Landon School, remembered for his tremendous care for students. Read full tribute [WTOP] | | 💃 Glen Echo Park launches new Latin dance series. Salsa & Bachata y más combines beginner lessons with social dancing on third Fridays monthly in the Ballroom Back Room, plus multiple gallery openings Saturday evening. Learn about programs | | ❤️ Suburban Hospital hosts heart health advocacy workshop. Local women's health experts Dr. Tina Zhang and Dr. Yolandra Hancock lead a free virtual discussion today about navigating healthcare and prioritizing cardiovascular wellness during Heart Month. Register now | | 🌸 MoCo kicks off spring sign-ups. Montgomery County Parks and Montgomery Country Recreation both opened spring registration today, with hundreds of programs to entertain and educate. Browse all the programs here |
| | Support the Loop by mentioning it when you attend. | | Chevy Chase Fiction Book Club: The Fury by Alex Michaelides 3pm-4pm · Chevy Chase Library Dive into a twisty Greek island murder mystery by the bestselling author of The Silent Patient, where a celebrity's Easter gathering turns deadly among old friends with hidden grudges. | Davis Adult Global Book Discussion 4:15pm-5pm · Davis Library The Davis library's book club tackles a gripping Siberian crime novel where a child's disappearance exposes the fault lines in a remote community. | Voter Education Talk 6:30pm · Promenade Towers Indivisible MoCoWomen hosts a voter education talk with David Naimon, President of Montgomery County Board of Elections, and Michelle Whittaker, Executive Director of Rank Choice Voting Maryland, on ranked choice voting and election integrity. | Free Workshop: The Art of Entertainment 7:30pm · The Mansion at Strathmore Trumpeter Cyrus Mackey teaches performers how to connect with audiences beyond technical skills, covering microphone confidence, smooth transitions, and compelling setlists that turn concerts into experiences. |
| | Art Discussion Group 1pm-3pm · Davis Library Share your take on art's meaning in a welcoming circle where curiosity matters more than credentials, exploring everything from technique to personal impact. | Spousal Caregiver Support Group 2pm · The Kensington Bethesda New monthly support group led by Care Manager Leslie Mason, LCSW-C, for spouses caring for partners at home or in communities, with light refreshments provided. RSVP in link | GEICO/Friendship Commons Pre-Submittal Community Meeting 7pm · Westland Middle School Cafeteria GEICO and development partners present their Friendship Commons project plans before formal submission, giving residents a chance to ask questions and voice concerns about the proposed development. RSVP to eegirard(at)lerchearly.com | Mahjong at The Bunny Hive x The Charleston Coach 7pm · The Bunny Hive Bethesda The Charleston Coach hosts weekly mahjong lessons with guided play and coaching for beginners, plus wine and snacks. | Memoir Book Club 7pm-8pm · Wonderland Books First meeting to discuss Lara Love Hardin's hilarious no-holds-barred account of her journey from soccer mom to opioid addict to successful ghostwriter. Sign-up information on website | Writing in Times of Conflict: Interior/Exterior with Maya Marshall 7pm · Virtual Cave Canem fellow and MacDowell alum Maya Marshall guides writers through crafting protest and witness poems that bridge personal experience with political action. |
| | Move When the Spirit Says Move 3pm-5pm · Chevy Chase Library A Black History Month film screening that showcases the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Dorothy Foreman Cotton who trained activists in nonviolence alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and led freedom songs that powered the movement. |
| | | | Yoga with Becca 10:45am · Babycat Brewery Kensington Instructor Becca leads flowing poses and stretches in the taproom setting, where post-class pints are always an option. Bring your own yoga mat. | Waltz Workshop & Social Dance Party 6pm-9pm · Capital Ballroom Dance Studio USA Dance Mid-Atlantic Chapter starts with smooth waltz technique instruction, then opens the floor for social dancing with partners of all skill levels. |
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| 👉 See every Bethesda event on our full calendar 👈 | | | Wed | CGT Jazz Collective
Hank Dietles · 5:30pm | Inn House Band
The Irish Inn · 6pm | Songwriters Association of Washington (SAW) Showcase
Hank Dietles · 8pm |
| | Thu | Josh Bayer Trio
Hank Dietles · 5:30pm | Jeff Herbert
The Irish Inn · 6pm | Mike Winch (Traditional Irish Music)
The Hunters Hound · 7pm | Terry Hanck CD Release Party w/ Charlie Owen and Pocket Change
Hank Dietles · 8pm · TIX |
| | Fri | 9th Street Chamber Music Collective
Fourth Presbyterian Church · 1pm | Beatles at Dietle's
Hank Dietles · 5pm | Jim Stephanson
Clyde's of Chevy Chase · 5:30pm | Jack-A-Roses w/ Special Guest Drummer Jared Coffin
Tommy Joe's · 7pm · TIX | Collective Disturbance
The Alley at Bethesda Boards · 7:30pm-10pm | Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: La Vida Loca
Strathmore · 8pm · TIX | The Roustabouts
Hank Dietles · 9pm | Chris Timbers Band
Clyde's of Chevy Chase · 10pm |
| | Sat | One Night Samba
Alfio's La Trattoria · 7-10pm | Gettin' Weird
The Alley at Bethesda Boards · 7-11pm | Timmie Metz
Clydes of Chevy Chase · 5:30pm | Chuck Underwood Trio
Hank Dietles · 5:30pm | For the Lovers..A Night with Frankie The Godson
Bethesda Theater · 8pm | Sookey Jump
BT's Bethesda · 8pm | Emma G
The Hunters Hound · 8pm | Mike Westcott Band
Hank Dietles · 9pm | Thunderball
Caddies on Cordell · 9:30pm | Great Northern ft. Amy Wilson
Clyde's of Chevy Chase · 10pm |
| | Sun | Sons of Town Hall
Strathmore · 4pm & 7pm · TIX | The Instrumental Ensemble & Jidi Onumah
The Global Forum at Georgetown Prep · 4pm | Brooks Tegler
The Irish Inn · 4:30pm | Cole Larravide Band
Hank Dietles · 6pm |
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