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What to do in Takoma Park & the DMV this weekend: Friday, Jul 10 - Sunday, Jul 12
Eme Awa
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The DMV does not wait for you. This weekend, it is moving fast—and you should too.
Friday night alone offers a world tour: a Bollywood legend at the symphony, a celebration of D.C.'s own musical royalty, a free 360-degree orchestral experience where you step inside the sound, and a haunted house that does not care how brave you think you are.
Saturday brings more. Sunday, even more.
We have curated 16 events from Friday through Sunday. Some are free. Some are unforgettable. All are worth leaving the house for.
Start with A.R. Rahman. Stay for the legends. End the weekend somewhere you have never been.
Here is your guide.
16 things to do this weekend: Friday, Jul 10 - Sunday, Jul 12
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FEATURED EVENTS
A.R. Rahman - Fri Jul 10 8:00 pm
Filene Center
Rahman’s career has always lived between worlds. From Bollywood to Hollywood, the Grammy and Academy Award–winning composer has built a catalog that refuses to sit still—blending Eastern classical traditions with pop, electronic, world music, and even hip-hop influences. [more details]
DCNOMA Annual Member BBQ - Sat Jul 11 3:00 pm
Takoma Park Skatepark
DCNOMA's Annual Membership BBQ brings members together for food, fellowship, and fun in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy great food, music, and community vibes with members, allies, and industry partners. Free for all current DCNOMA members; $20 for non-members. All are welcome! [more details]
Other Events
DC Legendary Musicians Celebration - Fri Jul 10 6:00 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Penthouse
Get ready to vibe with soulful tunes and deep sounds that take you beyond the ordinary! Join DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. for Legacy Rising: DC Legendary & Emerging Musicians. Don't miss an unforgettable evening celebrating the traditions and legends that shaped Washington's rich musical history, featuring Kim Jordan and Paul Carr's camp! [more details]
Karaoke Happy Hour - Fri Jul 10 6:00 pm
1378 H St NE
Kick off your weekend with happy hour, karaoke, and unbeatable Friday vibes!
Join us every Friday from 6 PM to 12 AM for $8 green tea shots, $10 house margs, 5/$50 Kind Gesture drink specials, and 1/2 off hookah. [more details]
FREE 360° IMMERSIVE ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE AT STRATHMORE - Fri Jul 10 7:30 pm
The Music Center
Experience "Dreams and Hallucinations" this Friday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m., as MCYO’s elite high school musicians perform a free, 55-minute immersive suite in the Strathmore Lobby. Attendees can move freely around the orchestra during this captivating finale to the All-Star String Intensive week, led by Maestro Kristofer Sanz. Details: 301.581.5100 [more details]
Experience Unlimited (EU) featuring Sugar Bear - Fri Jul 10 8:00 pm
The Collective - Encore
It is officially that time of the year to dust off your dancing shoes and shake "Da Butt" with true D.C. royalty. The legendary Gregory “Sugar Bear” Elliott is bringing the unstoppable go-go funk energy of Experience Unlimited (E.U.) back to the stage. From their iconic #1 Billboard hit featured in Spike Lee’s School Daze to their signature, heavy pocket rhythms, this is a hometown celebration of pure, infectious groove that defines the sounds of summer. [more details]
Lauren Hill at
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery - Sat Jul 11 2:00 pm
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery
Rooted in a deeply soulful, folk-inspired landscape, Lauren has built a fierce regional reputation for crystalline vocal clarity and immense expressive power. She effortlessly pairs vulnerable, narrative-driven original tracks with reinvented classic covers, creating a warm listening room atmosphere that bridges the gap between the audience and the artist [more details]
Art in the Attic - Pop Up Market - Sat Jul 11 5:00 pm
Art in the Attic - 1012 Madison St
Clear the calendar, weirdos! Art in the Attic storms back on June 11th with a strict, non-negotiable time shift to 5 PM–9 PM. This is a high-voltage, meticulously unfiltered paradise of DIY culture, underground anomalies, bizarre treasures, and unhinged artists absolutely refusing to follow the rules.
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA & The Best of Hans Zimmer - Sat Jul 11 6:45 pm
National City Christian Church
We are looking at a brilliant, back-to-back double feature at the National City Christian Church, and the vibe shift between these two shows is staggering. You can essentially camp out in the pews and watch a single string quartet execute two entirely different musical identities in one night. Here is the precise, granular breakdown of how this evening's sonic trajectory alters your brain chemistry.
The Early Shift: Pop Royalty Clash (6:45 PM) The Concept: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA. Tickets… [more details]
Capital Purge Haunted House Event. - Sat Jul 11 7:00 pm
Laurel’s House of Horror
Listen up, fellow fear-hounds and detail-devotees! Grab your double-shot espresso because we are breaking down the absolute mad-science brilliance of Laurel’s House of Horror right in Laurel, MD. We need to talk about their centerpiece: the Capital Purge Haunted House Event.
Here is the exact blueprint of why this concept is an absolute psychological masterpiece: The Architecture of Terror the Venue: A massive, authentic, cavernous, abandoned cinema complex. The Space: Thousands of… [more details]
Good Liar. An evening of Magic and Mentalism with Brian Curry - Sat Jul 11 8:00 pm
Capital Hilton
This is not your standard "is this your card?" magic trick. Brian Curry: The Good Liar is a hyper-calibrated, high-velocity psychological heist happening right inside the nation's capital. This is a masterclass in weaponized deception, explicitly engineered to fry your brain's logic circuits while you laugh.
It is a stimulating, incredibly sleek show guaranteed to spike your synapses faster than a cold-brew chaser.
The Magic Duel at Pinstripes Georgetown - Sat Jul 11 8:00 pm
Pinstripes Georgetown
The Magic Duel Comedy Show is a high-octane, hyper-competitive, zero-mercy psychological war of wizardry. This is not a passive showcase; it is a meticulously structured, two-man demolition derby where the audience holds the scoring clickers.
It is fast, intellectually sharp, and packed with more rapid-fire punchlines than a caffeine-fueled writers' room [more details]
Martha Chapter No. 11 & Widow's Son Lodge No. 7 2026 Annual Crab Feast - Sat Jul 11 8:00 pm
Martin's Crosswinds
The annual Crab Feast is officially back, and this year’s menu is bringing an entirely new level of flavor with the addition of massive crab legs. It is the ultimate feast for seafood lovers, gathering friends and neighbors for a night built completely around great food and a relaxed, joyful weekend energy. Here is the part that should make you pay attention—your ticket unlocks a fully loaded evening of pure indulgence:
The Main Event: Endless, all-you-can-eat whole crabs and… [more details]
Portrait Sessions — Chasing Light - Sun Jul 12 10:00 am
Station 3510
Join an in-person, light-chasing portrait stakeout designed for the meticulously creative. Whether you are calculating your absolute best facial angles or obsessively manipulating natural golden-hour rays, this session is a playground for rogue experimentation and high-vibe visual alchemy.
LO QUE DIJO LA GITANA - Sun Jul 12 3:00 pm
The Underline
Unleash your inner culture-obsessor! Lo Que Dijo La Gitana is a 75-minute, intergenerational explosion of storytelling, poetry, multimedia exhibitions, and interactive installations. This isn't a passive artist showcase—it is a meticulous, multi-cultural invitation to actively co-create and weaponize community memory. [more details]
Lifestyle Allstars - Sun Jul 12 8:00 pm
Looking Glass Lounge
Brace yourself! The Lifestyle Allstars are unleashing a high-octane event fueled by an obsessive, raw pre-show open mic. This isn't your casual weekend hangout; it is a meticulously curated, high-energy sonic takeover you will absolutely regret missing. [more details]
You're in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.
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