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Bethesda Sun. Jul 26 2026

Marcella Simien Brings Creole Soul to Strathmore's Lawn

Ninth-generation Creole artist Marcella Simien brings her blend of soul, blues, jazz, and American roots music to Strathmore's Live from the Lawn on August 1 @ 7:30 PM.

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Takoma Park Fri. Jul 24 2026

Play Retro Arcade Games Inside an Art Museum + 4 More Unusual Weekend Events

From Friday night fishing on a city pier to retro arcade games in an art museum and kayaking trash cleanup. This weekend's best events you have not heard of—until now.

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Play Retro Arcade Games Inside an Art Museum + 4 More Unusual Weekend Events

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Bethesda Weather: Friday August 28

High: 88°

Low: 69°

Wind: 5 MPH N

Chance of rain: 75%

Light drizzle, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. Light drizzle in the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening, light drizzle overnight.

Takoma Park Fri. Jul 24 2026

What to do in the DMV this weekend: Friday, Jul 24 - Sunday, Jul 26

Check out these 8 events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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What to do in the DMV this weekend: Friday, Jul 24 - Sunday, Jul 26

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Love Groove Festival - Sat Aug 29 12:00 pm
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Asia In A Bite - Mon Aug 31 8:00 pm
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Afrofest - Fri Sep 4 2:00 pm
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DC Jazz Festival - JOSÉ ANDRÉ Quartet - Sat Sep 5 2:30 pm
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Reese Rockfest - Sat Aug 29 3:00 pm
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African Heritage Festival - Sat Aug 29 12:00 pm
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Art in the Attic - September 12th Pop Up Market - Sat Sep 12 5:00 pm
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Cimafunk Headlines Silver Spring Jazz Festival - Sat Sep 12 10:00 am
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Bethesda Wed. Jul 22 2026

Strathmore's 2026–2027 Season: A World of Sound You Shouldn't Miss

Strathmore's 2026–2027 season brings Sona Jobarteh, Chucho Valdés, Las Migas, and a world of global sounds to North Bethesda—with more to come.

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Strathmore's 2026–2027 Season: A World of Sound You Shouldn't Miss

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Bethesda Tue. Jul 21 2026

Damn Tall Buildings at Strathmore: Folk-Bluegrass on the Lawn - July 22.

Brooklyn folk-bluegrass trio Damn Tall Buildings plays Strathmore's free lawn concert tomorrow night—rain or shine, bring a blanket and enjoy the fiddle-led acoustic sound.

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Damn Tall Buildings at Strathmore: Folk-Bluegrass on the Lawn - July 22.

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Silver Spring Mon. Jul 20 2026

Flight of Wonder: Inside The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens

Hundreds of live butterflies from around the world flutter through Brookside Gardens' tropical conservatory daily through September 7—with wood-fired pizza and ice cream nearby.

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Flight of Wonder: Inside The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens

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Takoma Park Mon. Jul 20 2026

Severe Weather Set to Slam the DMV Tuesday

A severe weather system to slam the DMV Tuesday with damaging winds, torrential downpours, and flash flooding—stay informed, secure your property.

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Severe Weather Set to Slam the DMV Tuesday

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Silver Spring event

Fri Jul 24 6:00 pm

The Provi-QRC Steel Orchestra

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Washington event

Wed Jul 22 6:00 pm

DC Statehood NOW: Screenprint anything!

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Silver Spring event

Tue Jul 21 8:30 pm

Slippers + Dim Wizard

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Washington event

Tue Jul 21 9:30 am

Black Banjo Renaissance: Reflections on the Future

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Takoma Park Mon. Jul 20 2026

From World Cup to Grand Prix: The DMV Summer Keeps Rolling

The World Cup is over, but the DMV is still buzzing with the Freedom 250 IndyCar race, D.C. United matches, free concerts at The Wharf, and cultural events through August.

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From World Cup to Grand Prix: The DMV Summer Keeps Rolling

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