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Four Picks for the Weekend: Diwali, Salsa, Sherry, and Emo

Four picks through the weekend—a free Diwali fest at the Smithsonian, salsa in a Silver Spring, a sherry fair in D.C., and emo @ The Fillmore—with cooler air arriving Saturday.

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Washington Thu. Nov 5 2026

National Veterans Parade 2026: Route, Schedule, and What to Know Before You Go

The 4th Annual National Veterans Parade is at noon on Sunday, Nov. 8, along Constitution Ave. from National Archives to the White House—here's the route, and where to stand.

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National Veterans Parade 2026: Route, Schedule, and What to Know Before You Go

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Takoma Park Weather: Friday November 6

High: 69°

Low: 59°

Wind: 6 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 68%

Overcast, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees. Overcast in the morning, light rain shower overnight.

Washington Wed. Nov 4 2026

The Art of the Pour: Wine, History, and a Blind Tasting at the Kappa House

The Art of the Pour brings six curated wine flights, a blind tasting contest, and three hours of deliberate sipping to the Historic Kappa House on November 7.

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The Art of the Pour: Wine, History, and a Blind Tasting at the Kappa House

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Evening Meditation for Peace & Clarity - Tue Nov 10 7:00 pm
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National Veterans Parade - Sun Nov 8 12:00 pm
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Free Throw & Microwave Live in Concert - Sun Nov 8 7:00 pm
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Sherry Fair at the Square - Sun Nov 8 12:00 am
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Washington Tue. Nov 3 2026

Joy Oladokun brings The Heavy Things Tour to the Howard Theatre

Joy Oladokun brings The Heavy Things Tour to the Howard Theatre on November 13—a songwriter whose work has always been about identity, faith, and belonging.

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Takoma Park Mon. Nov 2 2026

DMV This Week: A History Walk, a Wellness Conference, and a Chocolate Hall

Check out our community calendar to find out what's happening this week.

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DMV This Week: A History Walk, a Wellness Conference, and a Chocolate Hall

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Takoma Park Sun. Nov 1 2026

Emancipation Day, Chocolate Halls, and Six More: Early November Festivals Across the DMV

November festivals across the DMV—from a walk on the Underground Railroad trail to a 150-vendor chocolate and coffee hall—with dates, doors, prices, and links.

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Emancipation Day, Chocolate Halls, and Six More: Early November Festivals Across the DMV

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Takoma Park Sat. Oct 31 2026

Spine-Chilling & Free: Where to Find the Best Halloween Storytelling This Weekend

Skip the pricey haunted houses and the crowded bars—this Halloween weekend, the DMV's best storytelling is free in museums, mansions, and libraries from DC to Salisbury.

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Spine-Chilling & Free: Where to Find the Best Halloween Storytelling This Weekend

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Takoma Park Fri. Oct 30 2026

The DMV's Wallet Is Speaking. Are You Listening?

The DMV's entertainment spending has gotten pickier, more local, and more hybrid—here's what's shifting across the region's venues, formats, and start times.

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The DMV's Wallet Is Speaking. Are You Listening?

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Takoma Park Thu. Oct 29 2026

Two Holidays, One Weekend: What to Do in the DMV, Oct. 30–Nov. 5

Check out our community calendar to find out what's happening this week.

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Two Holidays, One Weekend: What to Do in the DMV, Oct. 30–Nov. 5

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Bethesda Wed. Oct 28 2026

Coco, a Market, and Día de los Muertos Weekend at Strathmore

Coco Live-to-Film and the Recuerdos Latin American Arts Market come to Strathmore for Día de los Muertos weekend—a film with a live orchestra, and a market built around it.

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Coco, a Market, and Día de los Muertos Weekend at Strathmore

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Takoma Park Tue. Oct 27 2026

A Democratic Culture in Takoma Park

Takoma Park lowered voting to 16, extended voting to non-citizens, and adopted ranked-choice voting—but expanding participation and filling the room are two different projects.

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Takoma Park Mon. Oct 26 2026

What to Do in the DMV This Week: Four Events Worth Your Calendar, Oct. 26–Nov. 1

Franck Biyong's NAMBALA with Georges Collinet, Kanysha's debut release party, the Afro-Cuban All Stars at Strathmore, and Coco live-to-film—four things worth your time this week.

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What to Do in the DMV This Week: Four Events Worth Your Calendar, Oct. 26–Nov. 1

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Takoma Park Sun. Oct 25 2026

Shadow and Spice: The DMV's Guide to Adventurous Halloween Dining

A Georgetown murder mystery, a masquerade whodunit, a haunted dinner on Solomons Island, and two pop-up bars—Halloween dining, with phone numbers, before you book.

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Shadow and Spice: The DMV's Guide to Adventurous Halloween Dining

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Takoma Park Sat. Oct 24 2026

Franck Biyong's NAMBALA Arrives — and Georges Collinet Has the Last Word

Franck Biyong's NAMBALA is out now— built from Cameroon, Kenya, and finished in Paris, with a Tony Allen track across three generations, and Georges Collinet framing the story.

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Franck Biyong's NAMBALA Arrives — and Georges Collinet Has the Last Word

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Bethesda Thu. Oct 22 2026

Son Cubano, Avant-Pop, and 360° Techno: Afro-Cuban All Stars Top the Late-October List

Seven nights across the DMV, from the Afro-Cuban All Stars at Strathmore to a 360-degree tech-house takeover at Echostage—here's the late-October sound guide.

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Son Cubano, Avant-Pop, and 360° Techno: Afro-Cuban All Stars Top the Late-October List

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