Local Bands

The 23rd Annual Winter Dance celebrates the music of Buddy Holly. Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper whose genius died young in that fateful plane crash in February 1959. More than half a dozen bands, lots of musical guests and hundreds of their friends and fans will be celebrating while raising funds for [The After Dark Fun](https://www.facebook.com/AfterDarkFund/). The After Dark Fund helps local musicians with urgent financial need. Tickets are $38 with fees [Winter Dance Tix](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/23rd-annual-buddy-holly-tribute-tickets-1978432686423) Rosensteel Hall is in the Forest Glen neighborhood of Silver Spring (near the beltway and Ga Ave.). The hall has a nice dance floor, reasonably priced cash bar (free snacks are provided), plenty of free parking, and is metro accessible being a 9 minute walk from the Forest Glen Metro Station.

**DCR’s DECADES SHOWCASE 2024!** 5 bands, each paying tribute to a different decade of Rock n’ Roll, to perform a 1 hour set. This is an ALL AGES SHOW! Email ericSeisler@yahoo.com with questions **(2:00pm) Barco Loungers** **(3:30pm) The Redactions** **(5:00pm) The Wanderers** **(6:30pm) The Spirographs** **(8:00pm) Dad Bod** **Rules:** All musicians must be active DCR members, or must join DCR prior to the gig. Sets should maintain a PG-13 rating as this is an all-ages show. Availability subject to organizer’s discretion, otherwise on a first-come-first-served basis. Please list your choice of decades (multiple options will more likely result in a spot), preferred practice location, and preferred and secondary instrument/vocals.

THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 SALSA UNDERGROUND VALENTINE’S EDITION 📍 Citadel Creole Cuisine 11300 Fern St, Silver Spring, MD 20902 ⏰ 5:30 PM - SALSA ON2 LESSON ⏰ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM SOCIAL DANCING Tabitha “La Salsa Sensei” Hitchye of Baltimore Salsa Dance Company will be teaching the lesson with DJ DOLA spinning the hottest tracks! Come out for: ✨ Lessons ✨ Social Dancing ✨ Good People ✨ Good Food ✨ Good Fun! 💃 Tickets: available at the door 🎟️ Lesson + Dancing – $20 🎟️ Dancing Only – $15 🎉 FREE PARKING @ AMHERST’S GARAGE 🎉 10% DISCOUNT ON FOOD 🎉 10% DISCOUNT ON DRINKS 🫶🏽 ALL ARE WELCOME! 🫶🏽 BRING YOUR FRIENDS! 🫶🏽 BRING YOUR FAMILY! 🫶🏽 BRING THE ENERGY! Big thanks to DJ Dola for organizing this amazing event! Let’s celebrate LOVE, DANCE & COMMUNITY this Valentine’s Day! 💃🏽❤️ www.SalsaUndergroundDC.com #BaltimoreSalsaMeetup #BSDCSocialDanceCrew #SalsaUnderground #ValentinesDayEdition #SalsaOn2 @Baltimore Salsa Dance Company @Salsa Underground DC

Come out and see Let the Flames Begin: A Paramore/Pop-Punk Tribute at Battle of the Bands @ The Electric Palm!

**Tickets:** tinyurl.com/yolksfeb2026 For the eighth year running, veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata return with **Yolks on You**, a brunch-time romp that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful variety performers they can find. Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we’re doing it all again in 2026! Settle in with the DC Comedy Loft's rotating lineup of beers, mixed drinks, and brunch menu while you marvel at the cast’s phenomenal (and occasionally baffling) talents. Come hungry. Leave delighted.

Beautiful because music. Classic vinyl album covers line the walls, with a vibe to match. They roast their own beans, which they supply to other local cafes. If I remember correctly, they don’t serve breakfast sandwiches, but get a fresh,warmed pastry and you’ll be happy.

🔥 BALTIMORE SALSA MEETUP 🔥 IN CONJUNCTION WITH BSDC SOCIAL DANCE CREW THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 SALSA UNDERGROUND VALENTINE’S EDITION 📍 Citadel Creole Cuisine 11300 Fern St, Silver Spring, MD 20902 ⏰ 5:30 PM - SALSA ON2 LESSON ⏰ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM SOCIAL DANCING Tabitha “La Salsa Sensei” Hitchye of Baltimore Salsa Dance Company will be teaching the lesson with DJ DOLA spinning the hottest tracks! Come out for: ✨ Lessons ✨ Social Dancing ✨ Good People ✨ Good Food ✨ Good Fun! 💃 Tickets: available at the door 🎟️ Lesson + Dancing – $20 🎟️ Dancing Only – $15 🎉 FREE PARKING @ AMHERST'S GARAGE 🎉 10% DISCOUNT ON FOOD 🎉 10% DISCOUNT ON DRINKS 🫶🏽 ALL ARE WELCOME! 🫶🏽 BRING YOUR FRIENDS! 🫶🏽 BRING YOUR FAMILY! 🫶🏽 BRING THE ENERGY! Big thanks to DJ Dola for organizing this amazing event! Let’s celebrate LOVE, DANCE & COMMUNITY this Valentine’s Day! 💃🏽❤️ www.SalsaUndergroundDC.com #BaltimoreSalsaMeetup #BSDCSocialDanceCrew #SalsaUnderground #ValentinesDayEdition #SalsaOn2

I’m hosting a relaxed Sunday afternoon meetup for casual singles—and by “meetup,” I mean wine, beer, cocktails, and conversation, and seeing who you end up talking to for way longer than planned. No structure. No pressure. No forced fun. Just a cozy bar, good pours, and interesting people who also decided their couch could wait one night. 🍺🍷🍹🍺🍷🍹

ADMISSION $20 Lesson & Social Dancing 5:30-6:30PM Salsa ON2 Footwork/ Turn Patterns Social Dancing only, $15 at the door After 6:30PM +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 5:30PM Salsa ON2 Lesson by David Cuevas 6:30PM Social Dancing Performance by MUSIC BY INTERNATIONAL DJ'SDJ DOLA !!!!CHA-CHAGUAJIRAGUANGUANCOLATIN JAZZMAMBO!!!!SON MONTUNO MÚSICA CUBANASALSA DURA === Salsa Underground T- Shirts for Men & Women === Follow usSnapchat: sundergrounddcTwitter: @sundergrounddcInstagram: @sundergrounddcTumblr: @sundergrounddcYoutube Channel: Salsa Underground DC === FOR HELPING US STAY COMPLIANT AND CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE ===

Reserve your spot on [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980935771217) so we have an accurate guest count. **There is no cover.** Looking for something fun to do? We will gather for a happy hour at [Corella Cafe](https://www.corellabethesda.com/ "https://www.corellabethesda.com/") in Bethesda! A cozy and welcoming bar offering oversized cocktails for happy hour and a festive atmosphere free of pretension. Walk in as a stranger and leave as a friend! This LGBTQ+ community-wide social provides everyone a chance to mingle, socialize and share community spirit in a fun setting. All your friends are welcome. Fabulous people from all over the world are expected. It's FREE to attend. Casual attire is fine; this will be a relaxing and fun time. Simply pay for drinks using your own credit card or cash; there is no group tab. This is a 21+ establishment., so bring your ID with you. You are welcome regardless of where you live. This is **the place** to be. Corella Café & Lounge is located in the heart of Bethesda, Maryland. With minimalist aesthetics and soaring 23-foot ceilings, this light-drenched venue creates an ideal atmosphere where friends, wanderers and adventurers can share dishes and drinks.​ The happy hour menu is at [https://www.corellabethesda.com/menus?menu=happy-hour](https://www.corellabethesda.com/menus?menu=happy-hour "https://www.corellabethesda.com/menus?menu=happy-hour") Noteworthy is MADONNA OF THE TRAILS, the Private Label IPA, Pale Ale Locally-Brewed At Silver Branch Brewing Company for only $6. This event is being boosted by **[Go Gay DC](https://www.gogaydc.com)**[,](https://www.gogaydc.com) Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit [https://www.gogaydc.com](https://www.gogaydc.com) Go Gay DC founder and leader **[TJ Flavell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjflavell/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjflavell/")** will be there. You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend. **Be Eco-friendly:** You are encouraged to take Metro. Bethesda Metro is the closest stop. Go to Metro Trip Planner: [https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/](https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/ "https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/"). This event is a safe space for everyone under the rainbow. There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket. Go Gay DC is on social media: Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC](https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC "https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC") Like the Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC](https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC "https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC") Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC](https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC "https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC") Follow on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@GoGayDC](https://www.threads.com/@gogaydc "https://www.threads.com/@gogaydc") Follow on Bluesky [https://gogaydc.bsky.social/](https://gogaydc.bsky.social/ "https://gogaydc.bsky.social/") Follow on X [https://www.x.com/GoGayDC](https://twitter.com/GoGayDC "https://twitter.com/GoGayDC") Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC](https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC "https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC") LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/GoGayDC](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/GoGayDC?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExN2tRNWxxbmJINDBLRjgyeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6w6hV7nnd4_ib7hO4sGpsSn_cdXfPd75Bu3M7zmEi9Dl9TPCaWhdsOiMuyEg_aem_2P-pfs9FaQjn7QAvmFHriw "https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/GoGayDC?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExN2tRNWxxbmJINDBLRjgyeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6w6hV7nnd4_ib7hO4sGpsSn_cdXfPd75Bu3M7zmEi9Dl9TPCaWhdsOiMuyEg_aem_2P-pfs9FaQjn7QAvmFHriw") Search keywords: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies

Open gaming at Panera! New players welcome. We have many games on hand or you can bring your own. We are happy to teach or learn one of yours.

Let’s celebrate LOVE❤️ We need more of it in the world these days! Music, singing, dancing, laughter- guaranteed good time! As of today there are only 12 seats remaining for this show, I set a limit of 6 (that will be 8 total with my 2 tickets). Go online or call to get tickets ASAP- tell them your group is want Donna’s Gals.

Part 1 of our celebration of the Year of the Horse starts with our Tet dinner at Present in Falls Church. Here's the link if you wish to peruse their menu: [https://presentrestaurant.com/menu](https://presentrestaurant.com/menu) We really want to try and fill out our tables with attendees, so we ask that you be diligent with managing your RSVPs. The RSVP mechanism will close 24 hours before the start of the event, so make your decisions by then so that we can give the restaurant an accurate head count! Disclaimer that we have to say even though we don't want to.........Just a heads up that we may have to give out "No Show" labels to those who don't follow our attendance protocol, but we know you don't want that Scarlet Letter, so don't let it be you! Also, please do not show up if you are not in the field of attendees! You will only anger the horse! As always, a bonus activity could follow if the mood is right! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!

Let's get back to DC to play one of the leading games in town - District Trivia! And this game would be at a new venue for District Trivia - Game On Bar and Arcade on U Street in the District! This venue is the first one of its kind outside of Maryland and features a unique setting, with food, drinks and lots of video games! People should try to arrive at least 15 minutes early (4:45 for the 5:00 game), and whoever is there first, to grab a table for six. There should be street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, or accessible via the U Street Metro station, with a station one block away. See you there!

# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

**DINNER AND MUSIC**! Pubs, breweries, and American eateries often host local bands playing popular hits, country, or rock offering a nice ambiance for socializing and diverse food and drink menus. *Tonight we'll check out [TIPTON TAVERN](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/locations) (inside Pizza Cottage Lewis Center).* Family-friendly casual [pizzeria](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/menu) for pizzas plus salads, wings and subs. We'll meet in the bar area, where the live music is set up. You're welcome to stay late, if you like. *Tonight's band:* Shucking Bubba Acoustic! **Live music starts at 6pm**.

Do you want more motivation and confidence to build Lasting Relationships? This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.

Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships? Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

I hope you'll join me at [Carfagna's](https://carfagnas.com/) AMAZING complex on Gemini/Polaris. *Live, local acoustic music during dinner.* Come by early for happy hour til 6pm. Or, join us for dinner; show time is 6-9PM, Thursday. No Cover. Reservation at 6pm for 12 under Michele Z (overflow can linger near the bar). Each Thursday they host live music in their beautiful upscale bar at **Carfagna's Ristorante**; but you need to check out everything this place has to offer Italian under one roof!!