Takoma Park Mon. May 18 2026 The DMV Flavor Map, Part 2: Strawberry Fest, Plena, and Artscape Weekend Gear up for a weekend of music & wines, strawberry fests, massive Baltimore arts, Puerto Rican rhythms, Thai eats, and a Takoma Park craft beer party. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Sun. May 17 2026 Keeping It Together for Sam "The Man" Burns A street sign, a dance floor, and a mural that should not wait. Sam "the man" Burns made everyone feel seen. Now it is our turn. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Sat. May 16 2026 The Library's Solar Switch, a Tapestry You Can Still See, and Other Events We Noticed Solar on the library. Lower bills for neighbors. Climate pledges in a tapestry. Art therapy in a classroom. This is how community shows up. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Fri. May 15 2026 Haitian Flag Day in the DMV: Where to Celebrate, and Why It Matters Catherine Flon stitched a flag in 1803. Haitian art, music, and food have been exploding ever since. Here is where to eat, what to hear, and who to see this weekend. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Thu. May 14 2026 Don't make plans until you read this... May 14–17 DMV Edition: 6 handpicked things to do, from night markets to rooftop tango. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Wed. May 13 2026 Five Nights of Dinner. Five Ingredients Each. No Cooking Experience Necessary. Handmade tortillas. Ethically sourced sausage. A Friday pasta that you deserve. Five ingredients. Five days. Your grocery bill will hug you. Eme Awa Editor
Bethesda Mon. May 11 2026 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. Eme Awa Editor
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. Eme Awa Editor
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. Eme Awa Editor
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. Eme Awa Editor
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. Eme Awa Editor
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. Eme Awa Editor