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Jesse & Joy at Strathmore: A Sibling Chemistry That Altered Latin Pop

Mexican pop royalty Jesse & Joy bring their El Despecho Tour to Strathmore's intimate 1,976-seat Music Center on June 24. They perform a great show!

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Takoma Park Tue. Jun 16 2026

Juneteenth and the Artifact of Love: How the Smithsonian is Helping .idk. Rewrite D.C.’s Summer Soundtrack

Idk. brings his Son de L'amour Juneteenth to DC across two days—Smithsonian, French Embassy, and a Georgetown block party. Plus, thumbs up for his e.t.d.s. album.

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Juneteenth and the Artifact of Love: How the Smithsonian is Helping .idk. Rewrite D.C.’s Summer Soundtrack

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Takoma Park Weather: Wednesday June 17

High: 89°

Low: 63°

Wind: 8 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 3%

Sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

Takoma Park Mon. Jun 15 2026

Before It's Gone: The Last Slice of Armand's in Rockville

Rockville Pike, MD. 51 years. The last Armand's closes June 20. Go for deep dish, nostalgia, and one last reminder of good neighbors.

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Before It's Gone: The Last Slice of Armand's in Rockville

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National Farmers Market Week - Mon Aug 3 10:00 am
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DMV Asian Night Market - Sat Jun 27 3:00 pm
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Great American State Fair - Thu Jun 25 10:00 am
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Takoma Park Sun. Jun 14 2026

MoCo Arts Are Not Messing Around: A Cultural Plan, a Choir Pipeline, and a Film Series with Clout

Maryland: June 2026, Montgomery County's first cultural plan in 20 years, a choral intensive, and a film series that forces debate—all worth your attention.

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MoCo Arts Are Not Messing Around: A Cultural Plan, a Choir Pipeline, and a Film Series with Clout

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Takoma Park Sat. Jun 13 2026

Weekend Guide: Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 14

A free Caribbean rooftop festival, a teen-built art installation on belonging, and enough indoor options to survive the rain—your weekend is sorted.

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Weekend Guide: Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 14

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Takoma Park Wed. Jun 10 2026

Rainstorms Expected Through the Weekend. Your Calendar Is Still Fun. Details inside.

DMV weather: several days of rain forecasted. Baltimore likely gets the most. Your calendar is full of indoor events – Kanysha's album release and more.

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Rainstorms Expected Through the Weekend. Your Calendar Is Still Fun. Details inside.

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Takoma Park Wed. Jun 10 2026

AFRAM at 50: Baltimore's Biggest Block Party Is Free. Yes, Free.

June 19-21. Baltimore's AFRAM festival celebrates 50 years with a free three-day lineup featuring Charlie Wilson, Mario, SWV, and more—plus vendors, and family activities.

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AFRAM at 50: Baltimore's Biggest Block Party Is Free. Yes, Free.

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Takoma Park Tue. Jun 9 2026

Kanysha's Strawberry Show: Album Release and a Strathmore Residency Worth the Wait

June 10, North Bethesda, album release with DC native Kanysha. Plus, a genre-bending workshop, and a night of unreleased material at Strathmore's Mansion.

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Kanysha's Strawberry Show: Album Release and a Strathmore Residency Worth the Wait

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Takoma Park Sun. Jun 7 2026

What to do in Takoma Park & Near You - Monday, Jun 8 - Wednesday, Jun 10

Takoma Park, MD Monday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 10. Check out our community calendar to find out what's happening this week.

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What to do in Takoma Park & Near You - Monday, Jun 8 - Wednesday, Jun 10

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Takoma Park Sun. Jun 7 2026

Cécile McLorin Salvant Brings Her Grammy-Winning Style Home to Strathmore

Cécile McLorin Salvant, born to Ayisyen and Gwada parents, brings her Book of Ayre to Strathmore on June 11 with the Brandee Younger Trio.

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Cécile McLorin Salvant Brings Her Grammy-Winning Style Home to Strathmore

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Takoma Park Fri. Jun 5 2026

Weekend Joy: Farmers Market Season Is Officially Here

Strawberries, sunflowers, sourdough, honey, and a flaky pastry—your Sunday morning at the Takoma Park Farmers Market is waiting.

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Weekend Joy: Farmers Market Season Is Officially Here

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Takoma Park Thu. Jun 4 2026

Lift Your Voice, Love Your Neighbor—Claim Your Free Ticket!

June 5, Silver Spring: your voice matters. Sing tomorrow. Free. Jen Hayman leads. Plus, Tommy's Pantry, Mutual Aid, Carpe Diem Arts, and Church of the Ascension.

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Lift Your Voice, Love Your Neighbor—Claim Your Free Ticket!

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Takoma Park Thu. Jun 4 2026

All That You Change, Changes You. Nine Teenagers Tackle Loneliness.

Octavia Butler wrote that change is the only lasting truth. On June 14, Strathmore's Arts and Justice Fellows show us how to shape it. "Sanctuary of Solace" installation.

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All That You Change, Changes You. Nine Teenagers Tackle Loneliness.

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Takoma Park Wed. Jun 3 2026

Your first full summer weekend is here. Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7

Check out these 10 events coming up this weekend on our calendar. Andrew Bird tonight. Ice cream Sunday. Grand Prix sim-racing. Go.

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Your first full summer weekend is here. Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7

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Takoma Park Tue. Jun 2 2026

The Mind, the Fist, and the Needle: How Shaolin Jazz Turns Kung Fu Movies into Hip-Hop Concerts

DJ 2-Tone Jones scores the cult classic "Iron Angels" live at Songbyrd on June 23, blending hip-hop, jazz, and kung fu into a two-hour cinematic experience you cannot stream.

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The Mind, the Fist, and the Needle: How Shaolin Jazz Turns Kung Fu Movies into Hip-Hop Concerts

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