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Free Weekend: PorchFest, Passport DC, and a 50-Year Band in Takoma Park

Community band: 50 years. PorchFest: 100 bands. Embassies: 65 open doors. Price tag: $0. This is your DMV weekend.

Takoma Park Wed. Apr 29 2026

Poets, Chile, Howard Films, and Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes — Tonight Through Friday

From quiet happy hours with poets to dance floors moving from Afrobeat to Amapiano, and a band called Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes — here is what is happening.

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Poets, Chile, Howard Films, and Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes — Tonight Through Friday

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Takoma Park Weather: Friday May 1

High: 67°

Low: 42°

Wind: 5 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 78%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees. Sunny for the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby for the evening, clear overnight.

Takoma Park Wed. Apr 29 2026

30 People. 30 Cameras. Zero Selfies.

AI meets analog in the DC area. Photo walks are back. Film and digital photographers walk side by side. No algorithm required.

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Sligo Creek Fest! - Sat May 2 11:00 am
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Afternoon Tea Party & Teacup Flower Workshop - Sat May 2 2:00 pm
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Rare Essence Friday Night in Silver Spring - Fri May 1 10:00 pm
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Bethesda Mon. Apr 27 2026

Free Concerts Are Back at Strathmore: Live from the Lawn Returns This July

Theatrical funk. A Barcelona sextet. A Grammy-nominated blues duo. All on a lawn. All free.

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Free Concerts Are Back at Strathmore: Live from the Lawn Returns This July

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Takoma Park Mon. Apr 27 2026

Before It's Gone: The Music Room That Loves You Back

The 8×10 closes in June after 40 years. Wax Atlas record shop and music venue almost closed. These are fragile times for rooms that exist for the love of gathering around music

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Before It's Gone: The Music Room That Loves You Back

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Takoma Park Sun. Apr 26 2026

What to do in the DMV - Monday, Apr 27 - Thursday, April 30

Explore our local community calendar to discover the best upcoming events in DC, Silver Spring, and Takoma Park this week.

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What to do in the DMV - Monday, Apr 27 - Thursday, April 30

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Silver Spring Fri. Apr 24 2026

Silver Spring’s Secret: The Magic of Showing Up

Silver Spring is the world's #1 most diverse city and America's #3 most generous. But the real story isn't the ranking. It's what neighbors do when no one is watching.

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Silver Spring’s Secret: The Magic of Showing Up

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Takoma Park Fri. Apr 24 2026

A Curated List of Things to Do in the DC Area This Weekend Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26

Kick off the weekend Friday at Strathmore for the 10th Annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards featuring nine talented DMV finalists. Also, review the other select events coming up.

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A Curated List of Things to Do in the DC Area This Weekend Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26

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Takoma Park Thu. Apr 23 2026

Sweet Heat and Heritage: A Regional Flavor Map

From mambo sauce to award-winning Ethiopian blends, DMV artisanship transforms local carryout roots into premium, small-batch culinary trends

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Sweet Heat and Heritage: A Regional Flavor Map

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Takoma Park Wed. Apr 22 2026

Nine DMV Songwriters: The Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards

Nine DMV songwriters—from a 14-year-old prodigy to a Howard jazz vocalist—hit the Strathmore stage. Catch the 10th Annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards!

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Nine DMV Songwriters: The Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards

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Takoma Park Tue. Apr 21 2026

The Root System: Inside D.C.'s Underground Plant Swap Network

From the "Plant Aunties" of 1960s Shepherd Park to today’s digital exchanges, D.C.’s plant swaps have been about neighborly generosity, food sovereignty and community.

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The Root System: Inside D.C.'s Underground Plant Swap Network

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Takoma Park Mon. Apr 20 2026

Before It's Gone: The Fading Footprint of Neighborhood Hardware

Does a store lose its soul when the name on the ledger changes? When it comes to hardware stores, true local literacy lives in the hands of people, not in systems.

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Before It's Gone: The Fading Footprint of Neighborhood Hardware

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Takoma Park Sun. Apr 19 2026

What to do in Takoma Park - Monday, Apr 20 - Thursday, Apr 23

Check out our community calendar to find out what's happening this week.

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What to do in Takoma Park - Monday, Apr 20 - Thursday, Apr 23

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Takoma Park Fri. Apr 17 2026

District of Bass: The Style and Power of DMV’s Female Bassists

From jazz veterans to indie-rock leaders, DC’s female bassists are at the forefront of the city’s musical and visual identity.

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District of Bass: The Style and Power of DMV’s Female Bassists

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Takoma Park Thu. Apr 16 2026

What to do in the DMV - Friday, Apr 17 - Sunday, Apr 19

Live music, Afrobeat dancing, bluegrass, swing dancing, and Emancipation Day celebrations fill the DMV weekend from Friday through Sunday.

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What to do in the DMV - Friday, Apr 17 - Sunday, Apr 19

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