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What to do in Takoma Park and DC Area - Tuesday, Jun 23 - Thursday, Jun 25

This midweek stretch brings a dynamic mix of live music, cultural immersion, and community connection. On Tuesday, catch the high-energy a cappella of Straight No Chaser at Strathmore or the soulful sounds of King Soul at Glen Echo's summer concert series. Wednesday features a double-header of featured events: the ReelTalk: K-Pop Demon Hunters film and discussion in Germantown, and a rare intimate performance by Latin pop royalty Jesse & Joy in North Bethesda. The week rounds out on Thursday with the debut of the Great American State Fair in D.C., alongside local favorites like Neighborhood Circle Time, writing workshops, and the return of the Crossroads Farmers Market.

18 events this week on our calendar: Tuesday, Jun 23 - Thursday, Jun 25

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FEATURED EVENTS

ReelTalk: K-Pop Demon Hunters - Wed Jun 24 7:00 pm

The BlackRock Center for the Arts

A free local film screening and community discussion. Part of BlackRock's bi-monthly film series, the evening pairs a screening of the animated hit with a post-film conversation. K-Pop Demon Hunters is an Oscar-winning American animated urban fantasy musical. The story follows a famous K-pop girl group (HUNTR/X) by day who secretly battle supernatural forces by night. Arrive early at 6:30 PM. Enjoy music and chat. [more details]

Great American State Fair - Thu Jun 25 10:00 am

The National Mall (National Museum of American History)

Free!
The National Mall is transforming into a massive 16-day blowout from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to toast America's 250th birthday. The Great American State Fair is a full-blown national spectacle featuring state pavilions, thrilling carnival rides, and a massive 110-foot Ferris wheel dominating the D.C. skyline. Even better? You can take your tastebuds on a cross-country road trip with authentic food vendors representing all 56 U.S. states and territories. Admission is completely free,… [more details]

The Summer Choral Institute—hosted by the Cantate Chamber Singers and Montgomery College - Thu Jun 25 7:30 pm

Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center,

Free and open to the public; tickets are not required. The Summer Choral Institute—hosted by the Cantate Chamber Singers and Montgomery College—will hold its finale concert on Thursday, June 25. June 15: Rehearsals kick off! June 25 at 7:30 PM: Showtime! Songs: Lauridsen: "Sure on this Shining Night" Whitacre: "Sleep" and more gems! [more details]

Rooftop Terrace Full Moon Sound Bath - Sun Jun 28 6:45 pm

The Aidan | Old Town

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Let’s be honest: standard happy hours aren't always the best way to unwind. Instead, head over to an intimate rooftop space for a dedicated full moon sound bath. You’ll be trading city noise for the pure, resonant frequencies of crystal bowls and deep, calming rhythms. Bring your favorite blanket, find a comfortable spot on the terrace, and let the evening air and soothing sounds completely clear away the clutter of the workweek. [more details]

Other Events

Neighborhood Circle Time - Tue Jun 23 10:30 am

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Details.Tuesdays.10:30 AM sharp. Be there. Or miss out. The Vibe Check Ages 0 to 5. Plus, grownups. Yes, you. You must stay. No dropping off. [more details]

Folklife @ Arts and Industries Building - Tue Jun 23 11:00 am

Arts and Industries Building

Free!
The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is taking over the historic Arts and Industries Building this June and July with a completely free, vibrant summer program for kids and families! It is the ultimate weekend cultural hub, seamlessly combining thought-provoking panels with hands-on creativity right on the National Mall.
 Here is what you can explore inside this fully wheelchair-accessible venue:
The Folklife Marketplace: A bustling pop-up gift shop showcasing… [more details]

Writing the Best and Worst of Summer - Tue Jun 23 6:00 pm

Takoma Beverage Company

Details. Put down the screen. Pick up a real pen. It is time to extract some words. From your actual brain. The agenda. We are dissecting summer. The glorious highs. The sweaty, humid lows. Every single guise of it. No romanticizing allowed. Unless it's well-crafted. The organizers are Sarah Pleydell—MFA holder, fellowship winner, master storyteller. Michaele Weissman—Author of The Rye Bread Marriage and God in a Cup, will be gently, but precisely helping out.  [more details]

DCNOMA General Body Meeting - Tue Jun 23 6:30 pm

DCNOMA

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Join DCNOMA for our June General Body Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at THEARC Community Room [districtnoma.org]. We will celebrate a strong first half of the year, share chapter updates, and welcome special guest Valecia Wilson, Associate Director of Urban Design with the DC Office of Planning [eventbrite.com]. She will lead a crucial conversation on the DC 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update, focusing on how designers can shape future equity, transit, and… [more details]

JUNE 23RD | WASHINGTON DC | TALK-O-TUESDAY - Tue Jun 23 7:00 pm

The Strand DC

Tickets & Details.
This Talk-O-Tuesday, the DMV conversation series is focusing entirely on fatherhood—exploring personal relationships with fathers, life as a parent, and the prospect of becoming one. Curated specifically for queer men and male-identifying individuals of color, this engaging exchange fosters community, encouragement, and thoughtful dialogue.

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Straight No Chaser: Beach Bash - Tue Jun 23 7:30 pm

The Music Center at Strathmore

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On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at exactly 8:00 PM, Straight No Chaser are in town for their massive, chart-topping "Beach Bash" summer takeover—nine unadulterated, wonderful voices, intricately engineered vocal arrangements, zero-instruments, and relentless, self-deprecating humor that will keep you grinning from the first note to the final encore! [more details]

Summer Concerts: King Soul - Tue Jun 23 7:30 pm

Glen Echo Park

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Look, it’s not officially summer at Glen Echo Park until our weekly Summer Concert Series kicks off—a fact we’ve been fiercely proud of for 17 years straight. We are hyper-selective about our lineup, obsessively curating a roster of local musicians who bring a spectacularly precise mix of distinct styles, global influences, and cultural roots straight to our stage. No generic background music allowed. [more details]

Yard Dramas @ Crossroads Farmers Market - Wed Jun 24 10:30 am

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Details. Join us this summer at Crossroads Farmers Market for free, family-friendly storytelling, theatre, puppets, books, art, and creative play! Children and families will work together to create original stories. [more details]

Teen Program: Arts for Social Change - Wed Jun 24 3:30 pm

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Details. Learn African Drumming, Illustration & Drawing, Hip Hop Dance, Fabric Arts Collage, and Spoken Word this summer! Discover how the arts have helped advance social movements while developing your own voice for social change. [more details]

Jesse & Joy - Wed Jun 24 7:30 pm

The Music Center at Strathmore

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Jesse & Joy are a six-time Latin Grammy-winning brother-and-sister duo who will perform an intimate yet powerful set blending contemporary Latin pop with acoustic folk roots. [more details]

Canta Juego: Spanish Circle Time - Thu Jun 25 11:30 am

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Details. Join Señora Geiza on Thursdays at 10:30 am for songs and games en español! Designed for kids ages 0–5 and their grownups, this interactive session is proudly supported by the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library. [more details]

[Community Program] Takoma Village: An Afternoon of Board Games - Thu Jun 25 12:30 pm

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Details. Back by popular demand! Join us for a fun afternoon of board games, delicious food, drinks, and friendly competition. We will provide a great assortment of board games for players of all levels to choose from. [more details]

Sons of the American Legion Annual July Crab Feast - Thu Jun 25 3:30 pm

American Legion Laurel Post 60

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The highly anticipated Annual July Crab Feast is officially back, and ticket sales are strictly limited to just 275 people to keep the lines moving and the vibes intimate. It is the ultimate summer weekend blowout, packed with an incredible DJ, outdoor games, and a massive all-you-can-eat spread.
🕒 3:00 PM: Doors open—grab a cold drink and claim your table.
🕓 4:00 PM: The heavy buffet drops, featuring Pulled Pork & Chicken, Crab Soup, Corn Bread, Pasta, Salads, Baked Beans, and… [more details]

Teen Program: Arts for Social Change - Thu Jun 25 3:30 pm

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Details. Learn African Drumming, Illustration & Drawing, Hip Hop Dance, Fabric Arts Collage, and Spoken Word this summer! Discover how the arts have helped advance social movements while developing your own voice for social change. [more details]

Free Beginner Self-Defense Class - Thu Jun 25 7:45 pm

The Dance Exchange

Check Schedule. Looking for a beginner-friendly self-defense class in Takoma Park? Maryland Systema offers a free introductory session for adults focused on practical, real-world protection rather than sports, choreography, or flashy demonstrations. You will experience a foundational approach that builds awareness, movement, breathing, balance, and calm under pressure. [more details]

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