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Monday through Thursday in Takoma Park is a quiet gift. The library becomes the town's living room—Crochet and Cozies on Monday morning, a Writers' Group that evening, Neighborhood Circle Time for little ones on Tuesday, and a Sketch Club for anyone who just wants to doodle. Teens can find their voice at the Arts for Social Change program, and on Earth Day, there's a seed to plant and take home. The week closes with José González at the 9:30 Club—subtle, careful, and worth the short trip into DC. Browse the full list below, and if you know of something we missed, email us at CulturalDMVNews@Proton.me.
17 events this week on our calendar: Monday, Apr 20 - Thursday, Apr 23
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Crochet and Cozies - Mon Apr 20 10:30 am
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Monday mornings for the return of Crochet and Cozies! No supplies or know-how needed, and all are welcome to join us in learning new crafts and making fun and useful things. [more details]
Teen Program: Arts for Social Change - Mon Apr 20 4:00 pm
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Learn African Drumming, Illustration & Drawing, Hip Hop Dance, Fabric Arts Collage, Spoken Word! Explore how the arts have helped advance social movements Develop your voice for social causes. [more details]
Takoma Park Writers' Group - Mon Apr 20 6:30 pm
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Join our expanding writers' group at the Takoma Park Maryland Library on Monday, April 20th. We will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 pm to share short pieces of our writing. [more details]
City Council Budget Work Session - Mon Apr 20 7:30 pm
7500 Maple Avenue
City Council Budget Work Session - Budget review session. [more details]
José González - Against The Dying Of The Light Tour - Thu Apr 23 7:00 pm
9:30 Club
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Thu, April 23
Doors: 7 PM
José González is a globally acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his subtle, carefully crafted music, sold-out tours across continents, over a billion streams, and memorable performances ranging from solo guitar sets to orchestral concerts, including the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony. 🎸
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Other Events
Neighborhood Circle Time - Tue Apr 21 10:30 am
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Join us Tuesdays at 10:30 am for songs, rhymes, a story, and bubbles! Please check the calendar for session breaks that will have Toddler Play during this time frame. [more details]
Sketch Club/Comics Jam - Tue Apr 21 3:15 pm
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Hang out to doodle & sketch and check out new and interesting comics projected on the big screen. Share what you are working on or just hang out and watch. Staff librarian/artist Dave Burbank hosts. [more details]
The Oedipus Project - Tue Apr 21 7:00 pm
Gaston Hall - Georgetown University
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The Oedipus Project uses dramatic readings of Sophocles’ tragedy to spark global dialogue on climate change and ethical leadership. Featuring acclaimed actors and community leaders, the event turns ancient drama into a catalyst for environmental and social action [more details]
APOLLYCON 2026 - Wed Apr 22 12:00 pm
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
ApollyCon is an annual multi-day author event owned by #1 New York Times and Internationally Best Selling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout. Established in 2015, ApollyCon features authors (who write Young Adult and Adult fiction), vendors, publishers, sponsors, and hosts over 1,000+ readers each year in Washington, D.C. - About The Event [more details]
Plant a Seed on Earth Day! - Wed Apr 22 3:15 pm
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Put soil and seed together and take it home. Water it and take care of it to watch it grow overtime. Happy Earth Day! The Program Room is dedicated to students coming from school during this time. [more details]
Big Book Club: The Charterhouse of Parma - Wed Apr 22 7:30 pm
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Join the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library for the Big Book Club this spring as they cover a title selected by participants at the December meeting.
The Big Book Club is a deep dive into literature where participants have several opportunities to contextualize and discuss the selected titles. The meetings for the as yet undecided title are scheduled for the following times:
Lecture: March 25
Discussion 1: April 8
Discussion 2: April 22
Discussion 3: May 6
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