CulturalDMV - Takoma Park Maryland Local News, Events, Classifieds and Alerts

Marcella Simien Brings Creole Soul to Strathmore's Lawn

Ninth-generation Creole artist Marcella Simien brings her blend of soul, blues, jazz, and American roots music to Strathmore's Live from the Lawn on August 1 @ 7:30 PM.

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park Fri. Jul 24 2026

Play Retro Arcade Games Inside an Art Museum + 4 More Unusual Weekend Events

From Friday night fishing on a city pier to retro arcade games in an art museum and kayaking trash cleanup. This weekend's best events you have not heard of—until now.

Eme Awa Editor

Play Retro Arcade Games Inside an Art Museum + 4 More Unusual Weekend Events

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park Weather: Sunday July 26

High: 88°

Low: 64°

Wind: 3 MPH ESE

Chance of rain: 62%

Sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby in the evening, clear overnight.

Takoma Park Fri. Jul 24 2026

What to do in the DMV this weekend: Friday, Jul 24 - Sunday, Jul 26

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

Eme Awa Editor

What to do in the DMV this weekend: Friday, Jul 24 - Sunday, Jul 26

Eme Awa Editor

CulturalDMV Community POST...

Eme Awa Silver Spring event

2026 Hey Cousin Culture Fest - Sun Aug 16 1:00 pm
Read More

Eme Awa Takoma Park event

Sketch Club/Comics Jam - Tue Jul 28 3:15 pm
Read More

Eme Awa Takoma Park event

Neighborhood Circle Time - Tue Jul 28 10:30 am
Read More

Eme Awa Takoma Park event

Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library Board Meeting - Mon Jul 27 7:00 pm
Read More

Eme Awa Washington event

Lechón con Familia - Sun Jul 26 4:00 pm
Read More

Eme Awa Takoma Park event

Big Bloom Festival - Sat Aug 8 5:00 pm
Read More

Eme Awa Bethesda event

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers - Wed Jul 29 8:00 pm
Read More

Eme Awa Washington event

Street Art & Wheat Pasting Workshop with Absurdly Well - Sat Aug 1 3:00 pm
Read More

Bethesda Wed. Jul 22 2026

Strathmore's 2026–2027 Season: A World of Sound You Shouldn't Miss

Strathmore's 2026–2027 season brings Sona Jobarteh, Chucho Valdés, Las Migas, and a world of global sounds to North Bethesda—with more to come.

Eme Awa Editor

Strathmore's 2026–2027 Season: A World of Sound You Shouldn't Miss

Eme Awa Editor

Bethesda Tue. Jul 21 2026

Damn Tall Buildings at Strathmore: Folk-Bluegrass on the Lawn - July 22.

Brooklyn folk-bluegrass trio Damn Tall Buildings plays Strathmore's free lawn concert tomorrow night—rain or shine, bring a blanket and enjoy the fiddle-led acoustic sound.

Eme Awa Editor

Damn Tall Buildings at Strathmore: Folk-Bluegrass on the Lawn - July 22.

Eme Awa Editor

Silver Spring Mon. Jul 20 2026

Flight of Wonder: Inside The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens

Hundreds of live butterflies from around the world flutter through Brookside Gardens' tropical conservatory daily through September 7—with wood-fired pizza and ice cream nearby.

Eme Awa Editor

Flight of Wonder: Inside The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park Mon. Jul 20 2026

Severe Weather Set to Slam the DMV Tuesday

A severe weather system to slam the DMV Tuesday with damaging winds, torrential downpours, and flash flooding—stay informed, secure your property.

Eme Awa Editor

Severe Weather Set to Slam the DMV Tuesday

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park Mon. Jul 20 2026

From World Cup to Grand Prix: The DMV Summer Keeps Rolling

The World Cup is over, but the DMV is still buzzing with the Freedom 250 IndyCar race, D.C. United matches, free concerts at The Wharf, and cultural events through August.

Eme Awa Editor

From World Cup to Grand Prix: The DMV Summer Keeps Rolling

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park Sun. Jul 19 2026

The Week Ahead: Poet Life Fest, Jazz Nights, and Summer Concerts

Poet Life Fest returns to DC July 20–26 blending poetry, wellness, small business, and public health, Main event on July 25 @ Gateway DC Pavilion.

Eme Awa Editor

The Week Ahead: Poet Life Fest, Jazz Nights, and Summer Concerts

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park Fri. Jul 17 2026

The Weekend is Here! What to do Edit: Saturday, Jul 18 - Sunday, Jul 19

Check out these 9 events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

Eme Awa Editor

The Weekend is Here! What to do Edit: Saturday, Jul 18 - Sunday, Jul 19

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park Fri. Jul 17 2026

Code Purple Air Quality Alert: Canadian Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Blanket the DMV

A Code Purple air quality alert, driven by Canadian wildfire smoke and a punishing heat wave, has blanketed the DMV—but weekend rain and a cold front to the rescue.

Eme Awa Editor

Code Purple Air Quality Alert: Canadian Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Blanket the DMV

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park Fri. Jul 17 2026

Takoma Park's Victory: How Neighbors Defeated a Highway and Built the Red Line

In the 1970s, Takoma Park residents chose a Metro station over a six-lane highway, sacrificing exquisite architecture—and 7105 Cedar is proof that the trade-off was worth it.

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park's Victory: How Neighbors Defeated a Highway and Built the Red Line

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park Thu. Jul 16 2026

20 Watts of Pure Joy: How Takoma Radio Beat the Giants (Again)

Takoma Radio’s 20-watt, WOWD-LP 94.3 FM wins the Washington City Paper’s "Best Radio Station" award for the second year— proving the neighborhood still has the juice.

Eme Awa Editor

20 Watts of Pure Joy: How Takoma Radio Beat the Giants (Again)

Eme Awa Editor

Takoma Park Thu. Jul 16 2026

Extreme Heat Alert: Montgomery County Issues Warning for Thursday Afternoon

Montgomery County is under an Extreme Heat Alert from 1 PM to 7 PM on July 16. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.

Eme Awa Editor

Extreme Heat Alert: Montgomery County Issues Warning for Thursday Afternoon

Eme Awa Editor

Washington Wed. Jul 15 2026

Island Roots, Capital Flavors: Chef Ismael Mendez in D.C.

Chef Ismael Mendez brings the soul of Puerto Rico to D.C. with a whole-roasted pig communal dinner on July 26 and live salsa on the first Friday of every month.

Eme Awa Editor

Island Roots, Capital Flavors: Chef Ismael Mendez in D.C.

Eme Awa Editor