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

What to expect when you step outside this week.

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 Weather: Sunday September 20

High: 85°

Low: 68°

Wind: 8 MPH SE

Chance of rain: 44%

Overcast, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees. Cloudy in the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon, overcast overnight.

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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Takoma Park Sat. Sep 12 2026

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

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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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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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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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