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The DMV Flavor Map, Part 2: Strawberry Fest, Plena, and Artscape Weekend

Gear up for a weekend of music & wines, strawberry fests, massive Baltimore arts, Puerto Rican rhythms, Thai eats, and a Takoma Park craft beer party.

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Takoma Park Sun. May 17 2026

Keeping It Together for Sam "The Man" Burns

A street sign, a dance floor, and a mural that should not wait. Sam "the man" Burns made everyone feel seen. Now it is our turn.

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Keeping It Together for Sam The Man Burns

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Takoma Park Weather: Tuesday May 19

High: 99°

Low: 72°

Wind: 6 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Takoma Park Sat. May 16 2026

The Library's Solar Switch, a Tapestry You Can Still See, and Other Events We Noticed

Solar on the library. Lower bills for neighbors. Climate pledges in a tapestry. Art therapy in a classroom. This is how community shows up.

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The Library's Solar Switch, a Tapestry You Can Still See, and Other Events We Noticed

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Finders Keepers Closing reception and Artists’ talk - Thu May 21 6:00 pm
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Juan Manú's Raíces del Mariachi: A Journey Through Sound & Story - Wed May 20 7:30 pm
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NVA Thai Street Food & Culture Festival - Sun May 31 10:00 am
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Derwood Farmers Market Strawberry Day - Sun May 31 9:00 am
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Takoma Park Fri. May 15 2026

Haitian Flag Day in the DMV: Where to Celebrate, and Why It Matters

Catherine Flon stitched a flag in 1803. Haitian art, music, and food have been exploding ever since. Here is where to eat, what to hear, and who to see this weekend.

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Haitian Flag Day in the DMV: Where to Celebrate, and Why It Matters

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Takoma Park Thu. May 14 2026

Don't make plans until you read this...

May 14–17 DMV Edition: 6 handpicked things to do, from night markets to rooftop tango.

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Takoma Park Wed. May 13 2026

Five Nights of Dinner. Five Ingredients Each. No Cooking Experience Necessary.

Handmade tortillas. Ethically sourced sausage. A Friday pasta that you deserve. Five ingredients. Five days. Your grocery bill will hug you.

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Five Nights of Dinner. Five Ingredients Each. No Cooking Experience Necessary.

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Bethesda Mon. May 11 2026

The Strathmore Spring Bump: Your May-June Concert Lineup

Jason Mraz, Renée Fleming, Andrew Bird with an orchestra, free Afro-Peruvian-Chinese-zither music concert in Bethesda and Silver Spring. May through June. Start circling dates.

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The Strathmore Spring Bump: Your May-June Concert Lineup

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Takoma Park Mon. May 11 2026

Before It's Gone: No Notifications. The Flip Phone Holdouts.

Flip phones are back. The holdouts were right. And that basket by the door? Experts say try it.

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Before It's Gone: No Notifications. The Flip Phone Holdouts.

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Takoma Park Sun. May 10 2026

PorchFest Hangover: Strolls, Bouquets for Mother, and a Quiet Movie

PorchFest filled the porches. Now fill your week. Bouquets at the farmer's market. A walk by Sligo Creek. A quiet Tuesday movie. Summer is almost here. Go.

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PorchFest Hangover: Strolls, Bouquets for Mother, and a Quiet Movie

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Washington Fri. May 8 2026

Mother's Day Groove: Marcia Baird Burris at Haydee's

Marcia Baird Burris. Jazz. Blues. Caribbean soul. Haydee's in Mount Pleasant. Mother's Day. Free. Family-friendly. Bring your instrument.

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Mother's Day Groove: Marcia Baird Burris at Haydee's

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Takoma Park Fri. May 8 2026

The DMV Flavor Map: Your Mid-May Festival Guide (Part 1).

Craft beer in a canal. Strawberries on a farm. Pierogi in Falls Church. Wine in a utopia plus, a pickle-themed dog costume contest. You have nine days. May 8 - May 17.

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The DMV Flavor Map: Your Mid-May Festival Guide (Part 1).

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Takoma Park Wed. May 6 2026

Your Guide to a Legendary Week of Zero-Drama Fun! - Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9

Check out our community calendar. Forget the desk for a legendary week of spoken word battles, rooftop Afrobeats, and mystery brunches—zero judgment, all good vibes.

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Your Guide to a Legendary Week of Zero-Drama Fun! - Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9

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Takoma Park Tue. May 5 2026

Before It's Gone: Who Will Save the Storefronts?

Before It's Gone examines why the "creative partnerships" used for affordable housing can't also preserve the essential discount stores where working families actually shop

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Before It's Gone: Who Will Save the Storefronts?

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Takoma Park Mon. May 4 2026

What to do in Takoma Park - Monday, May 4 - Saturday, May 9

Takoma Park hosts a packed week of creative workshops, a Big Book Sale, and an open mic night. Plus, comedy on U Street in DC, and the Spoken Word 2 GoGo competition.

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What to do in Takoma Park - Monday, May 4 - Saturday, May 9

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Bethesda Sat. May 2 2026

The Grito and the Bow: Juan Manú's Mariachi Journey

Classical violin meets mariachi heritage in a queer-driven soundscape you can't miss.

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The Grito and the Bow: Juan Manú's Mariachi Journey

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