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The Great DMV Palate Cleanser: Our Arts Scene Just Reset the Bar

From ARTECHOUSE's grand reopening to the NoMa in Color Mural Festival and the Capitol Hill Art Walk DMV arts projects are the seasonal reset your palate didn't know it needed.

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Takoma Park Fri. Sep 11 2026

Pick Your Mood: Free Weekend Events in Takoma Park, Silver Spring, and Beyond

Takoma Park and Montgomery County deliver a full weekend of free-entry fun—jazz, nature exploration, crafts, films, and more—with something for every version of you.

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Pick Your Mood: Free Weekend Events in Takoma Park, Silver Spring, and Beyond

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Takoma Park Weather: Friday September 11

High: 82°

Low: 69°

Wind: 4 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 82%

Light rain, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Light rain in the morning, clear overnight.

Washington Thu. Sep 10 2026

Art All Night Meets Shop All Night: One Love at Abro Collective — Union Station

Art All Night returns for its 15th year on September 11–12 with over 1,200 artists—and Abro Collective's open house, features DJ Underdog and King Selassie I Sounds.

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Art All Night Meets Shop All Night: One Love at Abro Collective — Union Station

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The Capitol Hill Art Walk - Sat Sep 12 12:00 pm
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Takoma Park Wed. Sep 9 2026

Armand Ntep's Bantuphonic Sound Meets Memphis Gold at the Afrika Festival

Cameroonian-born vocalist Armand Ntep joins blues legend Memphis Gold at the Afrika Festival on September 19 for a free celebration of African and blues traditions.

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Armand Ntep's Bantuphonic Sound Meets Memphis Gold at the Afrika Festival

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Bethesda Tue. Sep 8 2026

Rejuvenate, Dine, Create: The Perfect Bethesda Wellness Flow

Cultural DMV presents the ultimate wellness flow in Bethesda—salt cave therapy, Levantine cuisine, and hands-on creativity at KID Museum—all within a 20-minute stroll.

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Rejuvenate, Dine, Create: The Perfect Bethesda Wellness Flow

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Takoma Park Mon. Sep 7 2026

Our Favorite Picks this Week in the DMV: What's Happening Today, Thursday, and Beyond

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

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Our Favorite Picks this Week in the DMV: What's Happening Today, Thursday, and Beyond

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Alexandria Sun. Sep 6 2026

Support Local Weirdos: Art in the Attic Invades Lost Boy Cider for 2-Year Anniversary Pop-Up

Art in the Attic celebrates two years of underground creative dominance with a free pop-up market at Lost Boy Cider on Sept. 12—feat. local makers, a raffle, and an after-party.

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Support Local Weirdos: Art in the Attic Invades Lost Boy Cider for 2-Year Anniversary Pop-Up

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Takoma Park Sat. Sep 5 2026

Poetry, Mindfulness, and Belonging: Strathmore's Weekend of Creative Healing

Strathmore and Mission Belonging partner for a groundbreaking Weekend of Art and Healing (Sept. 18–19). using poetry, mindfulness, and creative workshops to bridge the gaps.

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Poetry, Mindfulness, and Belonging: Strathmore's Weekend of Creative Healing

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Takoma Park Thu. Sep 3 2026

Culture, live music, comedy — and we handled the logistics. DMV weekend sorted.

Your curated weekend for Sept 4–6: Afrofest, magic, jazz, dance, comedy, and the DC State Fair—with extra attention to logistics, crowd vibes, and after-hours moves.

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Culture, live music, comedy — and we handled the logistics. DMV weekend sorted.

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Takoma Park Wed. Sep 2 2026

The Popsicle Was Invented by an 11-Year-Old. We Celebrate Him on National Blueberry Popsicle Day.

Today is National Blueberry Popsicle Day — and whether you grab a box or whip up your own, it is the perfect way to enjoy summer's last days with a frosty, blue-hued treat.

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The Popsicle Was Invented by an 11-Year-Old. We Celebrate Him on National Blueberry Popsicle Day.

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Takoma Park Tue. Sep 1 2026

Don't Sleep on This: A New Season at Strathmore with Raul Midón, Allison Miller, and 18 More Shows.

Grammy-nominated musician Raul Midón kicks off a new season of Strathmore's Music in the Mansion series on October 11. Check the line-up of exquisitely curated performances below.

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Don't Sleep on This: A New Season at Strathmore with Raul Midón, Allison Miller, and 18 More Shows.

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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 31 2026

National Nod, New Chapter: Bennett's Curse Is Haunting Its Way to the Top

Bennett's Curse, a Maryland Halloween institution, celebrates its USA TODAY nomination while searching for a new Maryland home to continue its legacy of fear and fun.

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National Nod, New Chapter: Bennett's Curse Is Haunting Its Way to the Top

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Takoma Park Sun. Aug 30 2026

Your DMV weather forecast for Monday, Aug 31 - Friday, Sep 4

What to expect when you step outside

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Your DMV weather forecast for Monday, Aug 31 - Friday, Sep 4

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Takoma Park Fri. Aug 28 2026

How Washington, D.C. Made History with Two Royal Visits in One Year

Washington, D.C. made history in 2026 by hosting both King Charles III of the United Kingdom and the Asantehene of Ghana's Ashanti Kingdom in the same year.

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How Washington, D.C. Made History with Two Royal Visits in One Year

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Takoma Park Tue. Aug 25 2026

What to do in the DC Area - Wednesday, Aug 26 - Tuesday, Sep 1

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

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What to do in the DC Area - Wednesday, Aug 26 - Tuesday, Sep 1

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