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Love Songs and Freedom Songs: Jimmy Brown on UB40 at Strathmore

UB40's Jimmy Brown on growing up blue-collar in Birmingham, his mates, and how an unlikely group became reggae's global export—ahead of their September 30 show at Strathmore.

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Takoma Park Sat. Sep 26 2026

The Coast Takes the Hit: Nor'easter Cancels Oceans Calling, Spares D.C.

A September nor'easter cancels Oceans Calling, floods Old Town Alexandria, and takes Ed Sheeran and Global Citizen down with it—while D.C. sits on the storm's breezy fringe.

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The Coast Takes the Hit: Nor'easter Cancels Oceans Calling, Spares D.C.

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Takoma Park Weather: Sunday September 27

High: 62°

Low: 57°

Wind: 13 MPH NNW

Chance of rain: 86%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Patchy rain nearby during the morning, light drizzle in the afternoon, overcast in the evening,

Takoma Park Fri. Sep 25 2026

From Stacks to Stages: How Local Libraries Rewrote the Creative Arts Access Story

Local libraries aren't dying—they're becoming studios, creative spaces, and performance venues. The DMV's branches have quietly reissued the library card as an arts pass.

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From Stacks to Stages: How Local Libraries Rewrote the Creative Arts Access Story

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Takoma Park Thu. Sep 24 2026

Early Look at the Weekend Ahead: Friday, September 25 – Saturday, September 26

Check out these 8 events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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Early Look at the Weekend Ahead: Friday, September 25 – Saturday, September 26

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Bethesda Wed. Sep 23 2026

Jacob Collier's The Light For Days Tour at Strathmore

Jacob Collier brings his stripped-down, guitar-and-vocal Light For Days Tour to Strathmore on September 28. And yes: audience choir. You're in it.

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Jacob Collier's The Light For Days Tour at Strathmore

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Takoma Park Tue. Sep 22 2026

Catching Autumn: Late September and Early October Festivals in the DC Area

Late September through early October is the DMV's densest festival stretch—street fairs, Oktoberfests, wine tastings, and corn mazes from DC to Bluemont. Here's the shortlist.

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Catching Autumn: Late September and Early October Festivals in the DC Area

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Takoma Park Sun. Sep 20 2026

Umbrellas Up, Temperatures Down: The Five-Day Weather Outlook for Takoma Park and the DMV

What to expect when you step outside this week.

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Umbrellas Up, Temperatures Down: The Five-Day Weather Outlook for Takoma Park and the DMV

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Takoma Park Sun. Sep 20 2026

Escaping to the Countryside at the Summer Polo Sunday Socials

Your countryside daycation is waiting at the Summer Polo Sunday Socials: live polo, tailgating, and polo-chic people-watching in Poolesville.

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Escaping to the Countryside at the Summer Polo Sunday Socials

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Takoma Park Sat. Sep 19 2026

Strings, Ice Cream, and a Proper Farewell to Summer at Potter Violins

Potter Violins closes out summer with a free Suzuki Play-In and ice cream party on September 19, plus a tuning workshop and a lecture—because a summer play-in sendoff rocks.

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Strings, Ice Cream, and a Proper Farewell to Summer at Potter Violins

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Takoma Park Fri. Sep 18 2026

At the Big Bad Woof: Five Puppies, a Handful of Cats, and the Quiet Work of Rescue

Petey & Furends' pop-up adoption is at the Big Bad Woof in Takoma Park Sunday, September 20—five 8-week-old puppies, a handful of cats looking for lucky homes.

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At the Big Bad Woof: Five Puppies, a Handful of Cats, and the Quiet Work of Rescue

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Takoma Park Thu. Sep 17 2026

Museum Nights, Color Jams, and Karaoke: Your DMV Weekender, Sept 17–20

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

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Museum Nights, Color Jams, and Karaoke: Your DMV Weekender, Sept 17–20

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Takoma Park Wed. Sep 16 2026

The Takoma Oldtime Jam at Busboys and Poets - Takoma

Every third Wednesday, Busboys and Poets in Takoma transforms into a room for anyone who wants to play are welcome at the Oldtime Jam led by Jonathan Vocke.

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The Takoma Oldtime Jam at Busboys and Poets - Takoma

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Bethesda Tue. Sep 15 2026

Two Instruments, Two Continents, One Stage: Washburn and Wu Fei at Strathmore

Appalachian clawhammer meets 21-string Chinese zither. Expect improvisation, bilingual vocals, and two instruments arguing beautifully.

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Two Instruments, Two Continents, One Stage: Washburn and Wu Fei at Strathmore

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Takoma Park Mon. Sep 14 2026

What to do in Takoma Park and the DMV - Monday, Sep 14 - Friday, Sep 18

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

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What to do in Takoma Park and the DMV - Monday, Sep 14 - Friday, Sep 18

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Takoma Park Sat. Sep 12 2026

No Experience Necessary: Dance Exchange and the Radical Idea That the Floor Belongs to Everyone

For nearly five decades, Dance Exchange has proven everybody can dance—a former Takoma Park post office where 7-year-olds and 80-year-olds share one floor.

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No Experience Necessary: Dance Exchange and the Radical Idea That the Floor Belongs to Everyone

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