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Takoma Park Fri. Jul 3 2026

After the Sun Retires: Hyper-Local DMV Escapes

No parades and fireworks—beat the heat when the sun is down with chilled cinema, evening jazz, and breezy gazebo and late-night monument strolls.

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After the Sun Retires: Hyper-Local DMV Escapes

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Takoma Park Fri. Jul 3 2026

The Flip Side: The Other Fourth

Fourth of July also happens at a drunk Shakespeare show, an Afro-Wine fest, a DIY punk house show, and a rooftop punk series—because everything sounds better with a beat.

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Bethesda Weather: Saturday August 8

High: 97°

Low: 72°

Wind: 5 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 68%

Sunny, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

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Sat Jul 4 10:00 pm

Independence Weekend @ The Mayflower Club

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Vintage & Vibrance Fashion Show - Sun Aug 9 4:00 pm
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J. Howell Live in Washington, DC - Sat Aug 8 6:00 pm
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Sunset Yoga @ Lake Needwood - Mon Aug 10 7:00 pm
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Community Flea Market - Sun Aug 9 8:00 am
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18th Annual UkeFest Finale - Wed Aug 12 7:30 pm
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CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE - Sun Aug 9 3:00 pm
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Sunday Stories Day Party at 12 Stories Rooftop | Sun. Aug 16th - Sun Aug 16 3:00 pm
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The Girlfriend Groove Presents Beats-N-Bingo DMV - Sun Aug 9 8:00 pm
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Fri Jul 3 2:00 pm

World Cup Knockout Stage Watch Party | 3 Matches Included

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Fri Jul 3 6:15 pm

Special 250 Independence Week Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Wildlife & Times DC!

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Fri Jul 3 7:00 pm

The Official Countdown 250 Ball

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Takoma Park Thu. Jul 2 2026

Keep Cool, DMV: What to Know, Where to Go

Record-breaking heat causes a multi-day emergency across the DMV, with cooling centers, free transit, and postponed events — here is a plan to stay safe this holiday weekend.

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Keep Cool, DMV: What to Know, Where to Go

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Washington Wed. Jul 1 2026

The Summer Soundtrack: Rare Essence + EU at 9:30 Club, July 3

Rare Essence and EU bring a double-header of go-go royalty to the 9:30 Club this Friday—a perfect kickoff for your summer soundtrack.

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The Summer Soundtrack: Rare Essence + EU at 9:30 Club, July 3

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Bethesda Wed. Jul 1 2026

The Heat Won't Stop the Beat: Strutman Lane Moves Indoors Tonight

Strathmore's Live from the Lawn moves indoors tonight due to extreme heat — Strutman Lane performs at 7:30 PM in the Music Center, no lawn chairs or blankets needed.

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The Heat Won't Stop the Beat: Strutman Lane Moves Indoors Tonight

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Takoma Park Wed. Jul 1 2026

Beat the Heat: Free Midweek Music & Community Events in Takoma Park, Silver Spring, and Wheaton (July 1–7, 2026)

From Takoma Park's parade and no-fireworks party to Sligo's Music Series and Montgomery County's "Shine Together" 250th anniversary fireworks—all free this week.

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Beat the Heat: Free Midweek Music & Community Events in Takoma Park, Silver Spring, and Wheaton (July 1–7, 2026)

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Takoma Park Mon. Jun 29 2026

DMV Summer Guide: Food & Music Festivals in July

July in the DMV is packed with food and music festivals. Otakon's anime, Broccoli City's hip-hop, Afrobeats & Wine, and the Colombian Festival's carnival energy. Make plans.

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DMV Summer Guide: Food & Music Festivals in July

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Takoma Park Mon. Jun 29 2026

Best Things to Do in the DMV This Week! ☀️ (June 30 - July 2)

Explore our local community calendar for the best events in Takoma Park and the DMV this week.

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Best Things to Do in the DMV This Week! ☀️ (June 30 - July 2)

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