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Takoma Park Sat. Oct 10 2026

The Library of Congress Reading Room Is Free — and It's the Best Rainy-Day Spot in the DMV

A week of drizzle doesn't have to mean a week of your desk and couch—here are six indoor escapes with the hours, addresses, and weather intel to get you through.

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The Library of Congress Reading Room Is Free — and It's the Best Rainy-Day Spot in the DMV

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Alexandria Sat. Oct 10 2026

Daryl Davis and The Nighthawks Throw Chuck Berry a 100th Birthday Party

Daryl Davis, Chuck Berry's longtime pianist, leads a tribute at The Birchmere on October 18—Berry's 100th birthday—with The Nighthawks, guest guitarists, and Berry's grandson.

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Daryl Davis and The Nighthawks Throw Chuck Berry a 100th Birthday Party

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Alexandria Weather: Sunday October 11

High: 70°

Low: 62°

Wind: 3 MPH ENE

Chance of rain: 94%

Light drizzle, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Light drizzle in the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon, fog for the evening, light drizzle overnight.

Takoma Park event

Sun Oct 18 2:00 pm

Sarau de Samba: A Roots Samba Experience

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Sarau de Samba: A Roots Samba Experience

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Takoma Park Fri. Oct 9 2026

Rhythms of the DMV: Celebrating Hispanic Music, Art, and Creativity

Seven free and low-cost events across the DMV celebrating the region's Latin culture—from a waterfront salsa social in Georgetown to a quinceañera festival at Glen Echo.

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Rhythms of the DMV: Celebrating Hispanic Music, Art, and Creativity

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Takoma Park Thu. Oct 8 2026

What to Do in the DMV: Your Oct. 9–10 Weekend

Check out these 11 events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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What to Do in the DMV: Your Oct. 9–10 Weekend

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Takoma Park Wed. Oct 7 2026

Global Landmarks Light Up Green for World PANS & PANDAS Awareness Day

More than 300 landmarks worldwide—including four in Maryland—will glow green on October 9 for World PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day campaign led by ASPIRE.

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Global Landmarks Light Up Green for World PANS & PANDAS Awareness Day

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Washington Tue. Oct 6 2026

Cajóns and Brass: A Night of Afro-Peruvian Fusion at Blues Alley

Oct. 6: Peruvian percussionist Percy Chinchilla is at Blues Alley for two sets of Perkutao's Afro-Peruvian jazz fusion—cajón polyrhythms rooted Lima's Callejón del Buque.

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Cajóns and Brass: A Night of Afro-Peruvian Fusion at Blues Alley

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Takoma Park Mon. Oct 5 2026

Safeguarding the Dialect: The Case for a DMV Audio Dictionary

The DMV's dialect is changing, not vanishing—and it can be documented, understood, and preserved together. Here's how.

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Safeguarding the Dialect: The Case for a DMV Audio Dictionary

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Washington event

Sat Oct 10 7:30 pm

7th Annual DCLIVE All Black Semi Formal Gala

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7th Annual DCLIVE All Black Semi Formal Gala

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Takoma Park Sun. Oct 4 2026

Early Look: Takoma Park and the DMV, Week of Oct. 5

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

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Early Look: Takoma Park and the DMV, Week of Oct. 5

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Silver Spring event

Sun Oct 11 12:00 pm

Bachata - Salsa Festival

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Silver Spring event

Fri Oct 9 8:00 pm

Velvet Nights R&B Series

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