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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.

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.

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

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Takoma Park Weather: Friday July 17

High: 97°

Low: 69°

Wind: 2 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 2%

Smoky haze, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. Sunny during the morning, smoky haze during the afternoon, clear overnight.

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.

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

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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.

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Extreme Heat Alert: Montgomery County Issues Warning for Thursday Afternoon

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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.

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

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Takoma Park Tue. Jul 14 2026

Lake Arbor Jazz Festival: 16 Years of Mansion Vibes and World-Class Jazz

The 16th annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival brings five days of jazz, R&B, and celebration to Mitchellville's historic mansion and the MGM National Harbor stage.

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Lake Arbor Jazz Festival: 16 Years of Mansion Vibes and World-Class Jazz

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Silver Spring Mon. Jul 13 2026

Summer at Carpe Diem Arts: The Heartbeat and Glue of Silver Spring’s Culture

Carpe Diem Arts has spent a decade building creative confidence in Silver Spring's children—now it is time for Veterans Plaza's biggest festivals to join the movement.

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Summer at Carpe Diem Arts: The Heartbeat and Glue of Silver Spring’s Culture

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Takoma Park Mon. Jul 13 2026

Fridays at Fort Totten: Free D.C. Live Music Series with Local Flavor

Free live music, local food vendors, and family‑friendly vibes light up Fort Totten every Friday night through August.

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Fridays at Fort Totten: Free D.C. Live Music Series with Local Flavor

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Takoma Park Sun. Jul 12 2026

Mid-Summer Flavor Map: July's Essential DMV Food Festivals

July's best bites are slipping away. Your last chance to hit the region's food truck convoys, prix-fixe feasts, and peach orchards before the summer harvest turns.

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Mid-Summer Flavor Map: July's Essential DMV Food Festivals

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Takoma Park Sun. Jul 12 2026

Late-Round Drama: The Ultimate DMV Fan Guide to the 2026 World Cup Semifinals

Semifinal fever hits the DMV. France vs. Spain, England's title chase, and one final spot up for grabs. Here is where to watch.

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Late-Round Drama: The Ultimate DMV Fan Guide to the 2026 World Cup Semifinals

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Takoma Park Sat. Jul 11 2026

Find Your People, Part 2: The DMV's Craft-Fueled Summer Subcultures

The DMV is full of worlds built on craft, immersion, and imagination. This guide highlights the most captivating summer subcultures waiting to be discovered.

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Find Your People, Part 2: The DMV's Craft-Fueled Summer Subcultures

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Takoma Park Fri. Jul 10 2026

What to do in Takoma Park & the DMV this weekend: Friday, Jul 10 - Sunday, Jul 12

Check out these 16 events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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What to do in Takoma Park & the DMV this weekend: Friday, Jul 10 - Sunday, Jul 12

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Silver Spring Thu. Jul 9 2026

Cimafunk at Silver Spring Jazz Festival: A Masterclass in Cross-Cultural Groove

Havana meets New Orleans at the free Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Sept. 12, as Grammy-nominated Cimafunk connects Afro-Cuban funk, soul, with uncontainable groove.

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Cimafunk at Silver Spring Jazz Festival: A Masterclass in Cross-Cultural Groove

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Bethesda Thu. Jul 9 2026

Step Into the Sound: A Free, 360-Degree Orchestral Experience at Strathmore

Step inside the sound of a live orchestra—not from your seat, but from the midst of the ensemble—in a free, immersive performance at Strathmore.

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Step Into the Sound: A Free, 360-Degree Orchestral Experience at Strathmore

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Washington Wed. Jul 8 2026

Give Her Her Flowers: A Summer Night After the Heat with Sa-Roc

The humidity is broken, but rain is forecast through the weekend—so turn up Sa-Roc's "Talk To Me Nice," and tell us your late-night DMV spot on Instagram @cultural_dmv.

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Give Her Her Flowers: A Summer Night After the Heat with Sa-Roc

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