Great place to hosts events. There's also a Farmers Style Market during Spring/Summer!read more

I've seen the Silver Spring Civic Building during my visits to the area, yet being inside was a…read morefirst. The great hall & ballroom hosted the 16th Annual Gap Buster's Inc. Gala presenting a fanfare to the African culture with the backdrop of the building's ecofriendly & urban architectural design. In both areas I crossed paths with some of the Hospitality, A/V & Catering teams who were interactively busy & pleasant. GapBuster is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit & minority-founded educational organization dedicated to empowering the community through education benefiting their students/mentees in aiming to close the educational performance gap. The gala featured Keynote Speaker Kojo Yankah, former Member of the Ghana Parliament & founder of the African University College of Communications. Other special guets included Pat Lawson-Muse of NBC News 4, Congressman Jamie Raskin & Montgomery County Council At-Large Candidate Hoan Dang. The notable guest of the evening in which I had the esteemed honor in meeting, was King Peggy (Nana Amuah-Afenyi VI - born Peggielene Bartels), the first woman King & Reigning Chief of Tantum in Ghana. I didn't venture around the entire space, however on my way out I quickly spanned the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery (former First Lady of MoCo) that supports the arts & humanities. The portico to the plaza is a popular space for concerts, famer's market, festivals, live entertainment...I saw light advertisement for the upcoming seasonal ice skating rink & annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival which is held in front of the building. There's a parking garage across the street on Ellsworth Drive if you can't find street parking. I saw many people parking in the Whole Foods parking lot...not suggesting, just to note. From the Silver Spring Metro Rail Station - Red Line, it's a very casual 15 minute walk.

Very nice event space! I attended for a party and there was room for 2 bars, a photo booth, dance…read morefloor, and several stations with themed "swag" for guests. There was also an upstairs area being used for VIP, and a rooftop. Parking wasn't too bad since it's near Union Market.

I was invited to the Design 9 Awards. It was a great event with a fantastic location, a nice main…read moreroom, and a sexy rooftop.

We recently held a gala for our 501c3 there and it was a great success. The space is lovely and the…read morestaff is very helpful. The large parking lot attached to the building is a big plus as is the stage with grand piano. We plan to return for our next big event.

October 2022's Women's Club Mystery Mansion was a lot of fun. There was music on the lawn every…read morenight. A great Bon Fire environment. And the set of the inside was fabulous, based on children's stories. The theme was good for people of all ages. Such a wonderful community event.

They get really busy Friday and Saturday night so you have to make a reservation. Other than that,…read moreit's always a great time and I think the prices are very reasonable. Even though I'm not very good at bowling, we always have a good time.

I came here for a salsa night which included an option of 3 classes, Bachata, Salsa on 1, or Salsa…read moreon 2. I'm only familiar with Salsa on 1, so I got out of my comfort level and tried on 2. It felt soooooo weird, but I'm glad I tried!! Then they opened the floor for social dancing and it got surprisingly crowded. This is a very safe environment. Security checks your bag. I came solo and felt perfectly fine. Many people were solo, guys and female. So, it's a cool vibe. Of course there were couples and groups of people that came together. But in the dance community, it's fine to go solo. People are respectful and really respect dancing. I will say, this is the sort of environment where people are taking classes and coming here to practice, along with plenty of instructors dancing. So there's a lot of flair and showmanship. I was thinking, am I at Dancing With The Stars or what, lol!! Lot's and lot's of turns and endless turn patterns. Less musicality. That's what makes it not my style so much, but a lot of fun for others. The classes were about 1 hour each, organized, and gave you a taste of the different styles. The instructors told everyone where they teach so you could take more classes. As with anyplace, some leads are fantastic and easy to follow, and other leads are still learning and practicing how to lead, so it can be bumpy dancing with them. Especially if its a first time dancing together. Other leads were really smooth and easy and fun to follow. There's a full bar selling beer, wine, and mixed drinks. If you bring a water bottle, it must be empty and they will fill it with water for you. Or you can purchase bottled water. I had a pretty good time and danced several songs and learned Salsa on 2. So it was a solid experience for me. Highly recommend.

Checked this place out because a friend was telling us how the first Friday of the month has free…read moreWestern swing dance lessons. I was so impressed, they had a great turn out and the instructors did a great job teaching the basics, but have classes for all different levels! Definitely will be back to try all their classes. They also have salsa, jazzercise, ballroom, etc too. Make sure to bring cash if you want to come, usually they do not take credit cards. Also they have a bar also only takes cash and usually provides snacks and drinks.

I recently visited the VFW Post and was impressed by the friendly staff who provided excellent…read morecustomer service. The convenient location added to the overall positive experience.

Most of people (the over 40's crowd, if not lots older) there are nice and the drinks are cheap…read more The place is in the need of an update, since the décor is from the 1970's on a good day. But like most place like this, it is never going to happen. There are the stereotypical people you find at places like this. Most these are harmless and good-natured like Otis, from Mayberry. Then there are the random ones, who are not (one would call them problem children). They will make you want to leave (which is what I have done).

I'd never been to this venue, and went for a concert. Parking was super easy, the venue staff was…read moreAMAZING, and I had the best time. Everything was well organized and ran perfectly. I'll definitely be coming back.

I've been at this venue twice for shows. Once in the winter time and once in the spring time. I…read morelove the indoor & outdoor spaces. There's plenty of room to dance and the staff has always been friendly and accommodating. There are only 2 negative comments... 1. If you're from out of town, you have to know that gratuity is already included on every check. The bartenders won't tell you, so you just have to know that if you want, you can definitely tip additional but it is included already. 2. During the winter event, there was no propane in any of the propane heaters and the outside area was very cold, so bring your coat if you go to a winter show there. It is a great place for live music!

Antonio at Kraken Pickleball was awesome. Super friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience…read moreeven better. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does and cares about making sure everyone has a great time. He was helpful, attentive, and always had a positive attitude, even when things got busy. It's not often you come across someone who consistently goes above and beyond to make customers feel welcomed. Antonio is definitely a huge asset to the Kraken team and is exactly the kind of employee every business hopes to have. Great customer service all around. Looking forward to coming back!

Forgot to take pictures of the pickleball courts, but came here for a work event…read more It's a good-sized venue where you can find pickleball courts, a skating rink, and more. Honestly, it's a good spot to host anything from a friend's hangout to a large party. However, I have qualms about coming here again. The work event was a pickleball tournament. Although the space itself is clean, it gets so hot indoors - regardless what activity that you do. Furthermore, we got food catered, and it wasn't the best quality. Although you don't come here for food and drinks, I would recommend other places for that. If you can deal with the heat indoors and want to do a fun activity in DC, I would recommend going here.