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The Strathmore Spring Bump: Your May-June Concert Lineup

Jason Mraz, Renée Fleming, Andrew Bird with an orchestra, free Afro-Peruvian-Chinese-zither music concert in Bethesda and Silver Spring. May through June. Start circling dates.

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Takoma Park Mon. May 11 2026

Before It's Gone: No Notifications. The Flip Phone Holdouts.

Flip phones are back. The holdouts were right. And that basket by the door? Experts say try it.

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Before It's Gone: No Notifications. The Flip Phone Holdouts.

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Takoma Park Weather: Monday May 11

High: 69°

Low: 50°

Wind: 3 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 88%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees. Patchy rain nearby for the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear overnight.

Takoma Park Sun. May 10 2026

PorchFest Hangover: Strolls, Bouquets for Mother, and a Quiet Movie

PorchFest filled the porches. Now fill your week. Bouquets at the farmer's market. A walk by Sligo Creek. A quiet Tuesday movie. Summer is almost here. Go.

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PorchFest Hangover: Strolls, Bouquets for Mother, and a Quiet Movie

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Sip n’ Play SnapKu at our SnapKu Game Night! - Wed May 13 6:30 pm
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Creative Wheaton’s Art Mix open mic! - Sun May 17 4:00 pm
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Plant Bingo Night - Wed May 13 6:30 pm
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Washington DC 48 Hour Film Project - Thu May 14 7:00 pm
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Reserved for Pop-up Library Programs - Mon May 18 6:00 pm
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Teen Program: Arts for Social Change - Mon May 18 4:00 pm
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Crochet and Cozies - Mon May 18 10:30 am
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Storytime Yoga - Sun May 17 3:30 pm
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Washington Fri. May 8 2026

Mother's Day Groove: Marcia Baird Burris at Haydee's

Marcia Baird Burris. Jazz. Blues. Caribbean soul. Haydee's in Mount Pleasant. Mother's Day. Free. Family-friendly. Bring your instrument.

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Mother's Day Groove: Marcia Baird Burris at Haydee's

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Takoma Park Fri. May 8 2026

The DMV Flavor Map: Your Mid-May Festival Guide (Part 1).

Craft beer in a canal. Strawberries on a farm. Pierogi in Falls Church. Wine in a utopia plus, a pickle-themed dog costume contest. You have nine days. May 8 - May 17.

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The DMV Flavor Map: Your Mid-May Festival Guide (Part 1).

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Takoma Park Wed. May 6 2026

Your Guide to a Legendary Week of Zero-Drama Fun! - Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9

Check out our community calendar. Forget the desk for a legendary week of spoken word battles, rooftop Afrobeats, and mystery brunches—zero judgment, all good vibes.

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Your Guide to a Legendary Week of Zero-Drama Fun! - Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9

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Takoma Park Tue. May 5 2026

Before It's Gone: Who Will Save the Storefronts?

Before It's Gone examines why the "creative partnerships" used for affordable housing can't also preserve the essential discount stores where working families actually shop

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Before It's Gone: Who Will Save the Storefronts?

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Takoma Park Mon. May 4 2026

What to do in Takoma Park - Monday, May 4 - Saturday, May 9

Takoma Park hosts a packed week of creative workshops, a Big Book Sale, and an open mic night. Plus, comedy on U Street in DC, and the Spoken Word 2 GoGo competition.

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What to do in Takoma Park - Monday, May 4 - Saturday, May 9

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Bethesda Sat. May 2 2026

The Grito and the Bow: Juan Manú's Mariachi Journey

Classical violin meets mariachi heritage in a queer-driven soundscape you can't miss.

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The Grito and the Bow: Juan Manú's Mariachi Journey

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Takoma Park Sat. May 2 2026

One Great Thing in Maryland. Then Another.

Sykesville won America's best downtown. 18 nonprofits united. Three cultural keepers received their flowers. Maryland's natural history collection finally has a home.

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One Great Thing in Maryland. Then Another.

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Takoma Park Fri. May 1 2026

The Rhythm That Heals: Clave, Go-Go, and the Science of Quiet

From the Cuban son clave to West African highlife to D.C.'s go-go, steady rhythm reduces stress, improves focus, and quiets mental chatter—and you can access its benefits.

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The Rhythm That Heals: Clave, Go-Go, and the Science of Quiet

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Takoma Park Fri. May 1 2026

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.

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

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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 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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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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