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Looking for April plans? Takoma Park blooms with flower workshops, book club, and more

Takoma Park kicks off April with flower basket and cupcake workshops, and more family-friendly events—with additional April happenings expected to be added to the calendar.

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Takoma Park Thu. Apr 2 2026

A New Flavor of Spring: The Creole Food Festival Arrives in D.C.

The Creole Food Festival’s D.C. debut highlights how global culinary traditions continue to shape the DMV’s evolving food culture and community experience.

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A New Flavor of Spring: The Creole Food Festival Arrives in D.C.

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Takoma Park Weather: Friday April 3

High: 86°

Low: 46°

Wind: 5 MPH SSW

Chance of rain: 0%

Fog, with a high of 86 and low of 46 degrees. Fog for the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear in the evening, fog overnight.

Takoma Park Wed. Apr 1 2026

More Than a Wine Bar: Discovering Clyopatra’s Vision in Laurel

A relaxed evening at a Laurel wine bar reveals a deeper story of culture, community, and intentional storytelling behind Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard.

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More Than a Wine Bar: Discovering Clyopatra’s Vision in Laurel

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Good Tech Summit - Mon Apr 6 3:00 pm
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Washington Nationals - Los Angeles Dodgers vs WSH Washington Nationals - Sun Apr 5 1:30 pm
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Mosaic Fishbowl Workshop - Sat Apr 4 12:00 pm
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Capital Classic Basketball - Sat Apr 4 10:00 am
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Petalpalooza - Sat Apr 4 1:00 pm
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Dior Ashley Brown @ Abro Collective Anniversary - Sat Apr 4 4:00 pm
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"Black Girl Therapy 2" Stage Play - Fri Apr 3 8:00 pm
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Cherry Blossom Cupcake Workshop - Fri Apr 3 6:00 pm
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Takoma Park Tue. Mar 31 2026

Where Recognition Meets Intention: The Stories That Defined CAWI Honors 2026

The CAWI Honors brings together storytelling, community, and intentional sponsorship to celebrate women whose impact is both deeply personal and widely felt.

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Where Recognition Meets Intention: The Stories That Defined CAWI Honors 2026

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Takoma Park Mon. Mar 30 2026

Before It’s Gone: Where Vintage Machines Still Meet the Open Air

DMV classic car and motorcycle events blend vintage culture, storytelling & Black-led motoring, preserving authentic open-air traditions.

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Before It’s Gone: Where Vintage Machines Still Meet the Open Air

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Takoma Park Sat. Mar 28 2026

Sweet Finds: Where to Discover the Best Local Jams in the DMV

Discover the best jams in the DMV at top farmers markets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Understanding where it comes from matters.

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Sweet Finds: Where to Discover the Best Local Jams in the DMV

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Takoma Park Fri. Mar 27 2026

Find Hidden Cultural Gems This Weekend

Explore the DMV’s hidden cultural gems: intimate jazz, indie theater, bookstore talks and under-the-radar live music. Go beyond the mainstream.

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Takoma Park Fri. Mar 27 2026

The Friday Reset: 6 Culture Events Popping in the DMV

Comedy, music, and theater collide in the DMV with Donnell Rawlings, The Drunk Shakespeare Society, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet.

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The Friday Reset: 6 Culture Events Popping in the DMV

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Takoma Park Thu. Mar 26 2026

Carnival & Cultural Memory in the DMV

Caribbean festivals in the DMV are evolving by incorporating storytelling, elder voices, and interactive experiences that deepen cultural connection and preserve community history.

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Takoma Park Wed. Mar 25 2026

Spotlight on Craft, Culture, and Community

Handcrafted art—local or global—tells stories of culture, memory, and community in every detail

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Spotlight on Craft, Culture, and Community

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Takoma Park Wed. Mar 25 2026

Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea & the Arts Returns This April

The Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea & the Arts returns April 25, 2026, at Montpelier Mansion in Laurel, MD, with live music and family-friendly, culture-rich experiences.

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Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea & the Arts Returns This April

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Takoma Park Mon. Mar 23 2026

Before It’s Gone — A 1934 Vision Still Standing in Four Corners

Silver Spring’s 1934 Polychrome Houses still inspire bold design as Four Corners continues to change.

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Before It’s Gone — A 1934 Vision Still Standing in Four Corners

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Takoma Park Mon. Mar 23 2026

Spring Into Culture: Area Events Closing Out March 2026

The final days of March 2026 in the DMV offer a lively mix of music, film, and community events celebrating creativity, and connection.

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Spring Into Culture: Area Events Closing Out March 2026

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Takoma Park Sat. Mar 21 2026

What Happens When the First Day of Spring Hits

Spring often feels like a sudden burst of life, it is actually the peak of internal preparation. There's the joy of a physical and mental shedding of winter’s heavy layers.

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What Happens When the First Day of Spring Hits

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Takoma Park Fri. Mar 20 2026

A.R. Rahman Brings Cinematic Sound to Wolf Trap This July

On July 10, the Oscar-winning composer takes the stage with the National Symphony Orchestra for a genre-blending performance at the Filene Center. Image: arrahman.com

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A.R. Rahman Brings Cinematic Sound to Wolf Trap This July

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