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Bethesda Sun. Aug 23 2026

Music, Dance, and Storytelling: The Washington Folk Festival

Six stages, hundreds of performers, zero cost—the Washington Folk Festival returns to Glen Echo Park on August 23.

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Music, Dance, and Storytelling: The Washington Folk Festival

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Frederick Weather: Friday October 30

High: 69°

Low: 44°

Wind: 4 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 4%

Sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees. Sunny during the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Bethesda Fri. Aug 21 2026

Windows Into the World: Strathmore's 2026–2027 Season of Cultural Discovery

Strathmore's Windows Series returns with 10 free behind the music events/ Cuban dance and West African markets to centuries old Qawwali conversations.

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Windows Into the World: Strathmore's 2026–2027 Season of Cultural Discovery

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Acoustic Alchemy - Tue Apr 6 7:30 pm
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Crochet and Cozies - Mon Nov 2 10:30 am
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Family Chess - Sun Nov 1 12:00 pm
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Comedy at Lincoln's Cottage (Two Faces Series) - Wed Nov 4 7:30 pm
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Spooky Stories & Sweet Treats Family Event - Sat Oct 31 12:00 pm
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Halloween under the Stars at the Embassy Row Rooftop - Sat Oct 31 6:30 pm
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Crossroads Farmers Market - Wed Nov 4 9:00 am
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DMV CARNIVAL - Dancehall & SOCA Halloween Party - Sat Oct 31 10:00 pm
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Takoma Park Thu. Aug 20 2026

Weekend Roundup: Chuck Brown Day News, Ledisi, Washington Folk Fest and More

The 12th Annual Chuck Brown Day is here. Plus, check out these other events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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Weekend Roundup: Chuck Brown Day News, Ledisi, Washington Folk Fest and More

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Silver Spring Wed. Aug 19 2026

The Under-Basement Chronicles: A Night with Soft Palms & A Kid Named Rhi Live in Silver Spring

Dream-pop meets basement dive as Soft Palms and A Kid Named Rhi take over Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring on August 22—bring your appetite.

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The Under-Basement Chronicles: A Night with Soft Palms & A Kid Named Rhi Live in Silver Spring

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Bethesda Tue. Aug 18 2026

Strathmore Adds Four Bold Performances to 2026–2027 Season

Strathmore adds the Strathmore Jazz Orchestra, Gustavo Santaolalla's Ronroco Tour, Béla Fleck trio, and The Orchestral Qawwali Project to its 2026–2027 season.

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Strathmore Adds Four Bold Performances to 2026–2027 Season

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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 17 2026

Before Its Gone: Is This the End of the D.C. Happy Hour?

The 5 o'clock hour is changing—but whether remote work, shifting drinking habits, or something else is behind it, the pause between work and home is still worth protecting.

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Before Its Gone: Is This the End of the D.C. Happy Hour?

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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 17 2026

We Found Free Admission Events This Week: No Cover. No Ticket. Just Show Up.

From textile arts and chess to sound baths and French New Wave cinema, this week is packed with free events—no wallet required.

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We Found Free Admission Events This Week: No Cover. No Ticket. Just Show Up.

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Takoma Park event

Sat Aug 22 10:00 am

14th Annual Back 2 School Health & Wellness Festival

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Washington event

Thu Aug 20 8:30 pm

Films on the Green DC | Screening of "Breathless"

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Takoma Park event

Fri Sep 4 2:00 pm

Afrofest

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Washington event

Sat Sep 5 2:30 pm

DC Jazz Festival - JOSÉ ANDRÉ Quartet

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