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Silver Spring Wed. Aug 19 2026

The Under-Basement Chronicles: A Night with Soft Palms & A Kid Named Rhi Live in Silver Spring

Dream-pop meets basement dive as Soft Palms and A Kid Named Rhi take over Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring on August 22—bring your appetite.

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The Under-Basement Chronicles: A Night with Soft Palms & A Kid Named Rhi Live in Silver Spring

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Bethesda Tue. Aug 18 2026

Strathmore Adds Four Bold Performances to 2026–2027 Season

Strathmore adds the Strathmore Jazz Orchestra, Gustavo Santaolalla's Ronroco Tour, Béla Fleck trio, and The Orchestral Qawwali Project to its 2026–2027 season.

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Strathmore Adds Four Bold Performances to 2026–2027 Season

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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 17 2026

Before Its Gone: Is This the End of the D.C. Happy Hour?

The 5 o'clock hour is changing—but whether remote work, shifting drinking habits, or something else is behind it, the pause between work and home is still worth protecting.

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Before Its Gone: Is This the End of the D.C. Happy Hour?

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Family Chess: Instruction Session - Sun Nov 15 12:00 pm
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Unplug at the Library: BYO Games and Crafts - Sun Nov 15 4:00 pm
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Canta Juego: Spanish Circle Time - Thu Nov 12 10:30 am
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Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library: Big Book Club, Fall 2026, - Tue Nov 10 7:30 pm
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Sketch Club/Comics Jam - Tue Nov 10 3:15 pm
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Neighborhood Circle Time - Tue Nov 10 10:30 am
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Nevermore Hot Sauce Festival III - Sat Nov 21 12:00 pm
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Sizzling Fajita Friday & Nightlife - Fri Nov 13 5:00 pm
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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 17 2026

We Found Free Admission Events This Week: No Cover. No Ticket. Just Show Up.

From textile arts and chess to sound baths and French New Wave cinema, this week is packed with free events—no wallet required.

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We Found Free Admission Events This Week: No Cover. No Ticket. Just Show Up.

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Silver Spring Sat. Aug 15 2026

The Hey Cousin Culture Fest: Here Everyone Is Family

The 4th Hey Cousin Culture Fest returns to Silver Spring's Veterans Plaza on August 16 for a free, family-friendly celebration of Black joy, art, music, and community.

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The Hey Cousin Culture Fest: Here Everyone Is Family

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Washington Fri. Aug 14 2026

What to do in the DC Area this Saturday, Aug 15 & Sunday, Aug 16

Check out these 15 events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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What to do in the DC Area this Saturday, Aug 15 & Sunday, Aug 16

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Takoma Park Thu. Aug 13 2026

The Inheritance of Spice: From Addis Ababa to ADDIS Pop

ADDIS Pop brings Ethiopian-spiced popcorn to the DMV, rooted in family history, handmade care, and a connection to community and the flavors that connect us.

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The Inheritance of Spice: From Addis Ababa to ADDIS Pop

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Takoma Park Wed. Aug 12 2026

18th Annual UkeFest Finale: The Only Place to Be This Wednesday Night

The 18th Annual UkeFest Finale brings Grammy-winning artists and a community strum-along on August 12—free, open to all, on Strathmore’s lawn.

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18th Annual UkeFest Finale: The Only Place to Be This Wednesday Night

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Takoma Park Wed. Aug 12 2026

Chills in the Air: Your Fright-Scale Guide to DMV Spooky Season

The DMV's spooky season kicks off with haunted forests, urban legends, and ghost tours—rated from mild to full-blown terror so you know exactly what you are signing up for.

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Chills in the Air: Your Fright-Scale Guide to DMV Spooky Season

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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 10 2026

From Street Food to Seafood: A Flavor Map of DC's Late-Summer Food Festivals

A free global food festival in Old Town Alexandria. A 21+ Black-owned wine experience. A 60-year-old MD crab tradition, late-summer in the DMV is a food lover's paradise.

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From Street Food to Seafood: A Flavor Map of DC's Late-Summer Food Festivals

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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 10 2026

Summer's Last Laugh: What to Do in the DC Area This Week (Aug 10–14)

Here's your chance to try sunset yoga at Lake Needwood. Plus, the 18th Annual UkeFest Finale is On the Lawn at Strathmore. Jam to the Jollof Festival and more this week,

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Summer's Last Laugh: What to Do in the DC Area This Week (Aug 10–14)

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Takoma Park Sat. Aug 8 2026

Capital Footpaths: Sunday Trails meet Outdoor Events in the DC area

Sunday can be better with three DMV trail-and-event pairings. Lakeside hikes with indie cinema, urban forest strolls with free concerts, and historic rail-trails.

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Capital Footpaths: Sunday Trails meet Outdoor Events in the DC area

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Bethesda Fri. Aug 7 2026

The Transcendent Soul of "For Dinah"

Grammy winner, Ledisi honors the legendary Dinah Washington with two-nights at Strathmore on August 21 and 22—a tribute to the U Street jazz legacy.

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Takoma Park Fri. Aug 7 2026

What to do in the DC area this Saturday, Aug 8 & Sunday, Aug 9

Check out these 13 events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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What to do in the DC area this Saturday, Aug 8 & Sunday, Aug 9

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Takoma Park Thu. Aug 6 2026

A Pen, a Scrap of Paper, and a Moment of Peace: The Quiet Power of Haiga

The ancient Japanese art of haiga—combines short poetry with simple brush drawings—offers mental escape, and artist Aaron Caycedo-Kimura is enlightening us at zero cost.

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A Pen, a Scrap of Paper, and a Moment of Peace: The Quiet Power of Haiga

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