What to do in the DMV this weekend: Friday, Jul 24 - Sunday, Jul 26

Friday evening offers a quiet kind of richness. The Provi-QRC Steel Orchestra brings Caribbean rhythms to the stage at 6:00 PM. An hour later, at 7:00 PM, Cam and Jeff deliver live acoustic music. And for those who prefer words over chords, a writing class begins at 6:30 PM. Three ways to ease into the weekend, all happening within the same window of time.

Saturday turns up the volume—and the heat. The Baltimore Afro-Food Festival kicks off at noon, a full day of African and diaspora cuisine. At 2:00 PM, the Cheyney DMV Crab Feast 2026 invites you to crack shells and share stories. Get out there.

8 things to do this weekend: Friday, Jul 24 - Sunday, Jul 26

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on local events and things to do.

The Provi-QRC Steel Orchestra - Fri Jul 24 6:00 pm

El Golfo Restaurant, 

 Forged in 2013, the Provi-QRC Steel Orchestra stands as a powerhouse sonic alliance, merging the brilliant musical talents of the young women from Providence Girls' Catholic School with the young men of Queen's Royal College (QRC) in Trinidad & Tobago. This dynamic pan-orchestra setup serves as a brilliant creative crossroads, turning traditional island rhythms into an explosive, high-energy symphonic experience that bridges youth culture and rich percussive heritage.

[more details]

Writing class - Fri Jul 24 6:30 pm

4711 Knox Ave

Unlock your potential at this creative writing workshop where you will learn practical strategies to enhance your storytelling and poetry. Facilitated by author Cortland Jones, participants will explore writing sprints in an engaging, supportive environment. Fee $10 [more details]

Live Music! Cam and Jeff - Fri Jul 24 7:00 pm

The Urban Winery

Stripping down alternative rock classics to their absolute core melodies, Cam & Jeff’s Acoustic Adventures brings a masterfully chilled-out, yet meticulously polished acoustic duo vibe to the DMV music scene.
They breathe fresh life into your favorite guitar tracks, replacing loud amplifiers with brilliant harmonic arrangements and a breezy, conversational energy that turns any venue into an intimate living-room session. It is the perfect blend of nostalgic 90s/00s rock grit and laid… [more details]

Baltimore Afro-Food Festival - Sat Jul 25 12:00 pm

3610 Milford Mill Road, Ste 1B2 Windsor Mill

This block-party bonanza hooks up families and trendsetters with elite Black-owned food trucks and artisanal creators. Prepare for a pristine, heavy-bass atmosphere fueled strictly by deeply spiced African and Caribbean culinary genius. [more details]

Cheyney DMV Crab Feast 2026 - Sat Jul 25 2:00 pm

Martin's Crosswinds

Get your mallets ready because the Cheyney DMV Alumni Chapter is unleashing a legendary, premium seafood fundraising showdown. We are talking high-tier, steamed blue crabs flanked by thick-cut roast sirloin, homemade soup du jour, and buttered sweet corn. DJ FLAVA will command the heavy bass while you tackle bottomless craft drafts, continuous wine pours, and icy mocktail slushies. [more details]

Ringside at Anthem Row - Sat Jul 25 3:00 pm

Anthem Row

Brace for impact, adrenaline addicts!  On Saturday, July 25, from precisely 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Anthem Row violently transforms its outdoor corridor into a high-octane, open-air wrestling arena. The ring is back, the bone-crushing action is non-negotiable, and the pavement will literally buzz with a meticulous fusion of live entertainment, rogue art, and pure festival chaos. [more details]

The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show - Sat Jul 25 6:00 pm

Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria

Cue dramatic espresso sip. Forget everything you know about those cheesy, community-theater murder mysteries with the dusty velvet capes and overacted stage deaths. We are completely rewriting the playbook here. This is a hyper-immersive, live-action crime simulation masquerading as a high-end dinner party. 
Here is the exact, micro-analyzed breakdown of how this operational clockwork ticks: The Covert Cast Zero Stages: No podiums, no spotlights, and absolutely no safety barrier… [more details]

Lechón con Familia - Sun Jul 26 4:00 pm

Qui Qui DC

Qui Qui DC drops its authentic, slow-roasted Puerto Rican feast, scratch sides, and rum tastings on the last Sunday of every single month. We are hyper-focused on teleporting your soul straight back to the island using vibrant rhythms, and a beautifully relaxed community energy. Because our intimate footprint is precisely to share the love, your table reservation is capped at a strict but glorious 1 hour and 45 minutes of pure dining bliss.

[more details]

You're in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.

More News from Takoma Park

• Strathmore's 2026–2027 Season: A World of Sound You Shouldn't Miss Strathmore's 2026–2027 season brings Sona Jobarteh, Chucho Valdés, Las Migas, and a world of global sounds to North Bethesda—with more to come.
• Damn Tall Buildings at Strathmore: Folk-Bluegrass on the Lawn - July 22. Brooklyn folk-bluegrass trio Damn Tall Buildings plays Strathmore's free lawn concert tomorrow night—rain or shine, bring a blanket and enjoy the fiddle-led acoustic sound.