What to do in Takoma Park and the DMV - Monday, Sep 14 - Sunday, Sep 18

From Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18, CulturalDMV has fourteen ways to plug into the DMV's culture — music, wellness, community gatherings, and everything in between. Whether you are planning your week or looking for something spontaneous, it is all in one place. Browse the calendar, pick your days, and get out there.

14 events this week on our calendar: Monday, Sep 14 - Friday, Sep 18

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The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. OLA Chapter CBC Reception 2026 - Wed Sep 16 5:00 pm

The Park at Fourteenth

Get ready for a monumental event! The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter, alongside the OLA Charitable Foundation, are thrilled to invite you to their highly anticipated Annual Congressional Black Caucus Reception. Mark your calendars for September 16th, 2026, with festivities kicking off at 5 PM and continuing all evening long! This is a gathering you won't want to miss! [more details]

Crochet and Cozies - Mon Sep 14 10:30 am

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Ditch the manic Monday energy and report straight to Crochet and Cozies every Monday morning for a beautifully creative, low-stress textile crafting sanctuary. Absolutely zero gear or prior knowledge is required—just show up and we will supply the exact blueprints, needles, and yarn to help you engineer useful, high-tactile objects alongside a welcoming neighborhood crew. [more details]

Takoma Park Writers' Group - Mon Sep 14 6:30 pm

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Break through your creative roadblocks and join a fresh collective of local wordsmiths right in the neighborhood. Meeting directly in the Takoma Park Maryland Library Program Room, this new writers' group offers an informal, highly supportive sanctuary to workshop original prose, share raw writing samples, and swap technical feedback with fellow storytellers looking to hone their craft. [more details]

Neighborhood Circle Time - Tue Sep 15 10:30 am

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Bring your tiny humans to the library every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a high-energy morning of catchy songs, rhymes, a fun story, and an absolute avalanche of bubbles! It is built perfectly for kids aged 0 to 5 and their grown-up handlers. Just keep a sharp eye on the calendar—during regular session breaks, we swap the structured routine for wide-open, chaotic Toddler Play. [more details]

Sketch Club/Comics Jam - Tue Sep 15 3:15 pm

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Staff librarian and resident comic artist Dave Burbank is hosting a beautifully laid-back visual hangout. Whether you want to sketch your own characters, swap creative tips, or just sit back and watch cutting-edge comic art projected live, this is your ultimate local creative zone. [more details]

Make a Parrot for Talk Like a Pirate Day - Wed Sep 16 3:15 pm

Takoma Park Maryland Library

This is swashbuckling creativity as we count down to Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th! Drop by our hands-on crafting station to engineer your very own custom, high-fidelity shoulder parrot companion out of vibrant art supplies. It’s the ultimate low-pressure laboratory to construct the perfect avian first mate, ensure your sea-faring terminology is up to code, and secure maximum pirate swagger before you hit the high seas. [more details]

Rooftop Bingo at Hi-Lawn 2026 - Wed Sep 16 7:00 pm

Hi-Lawn

DC Fray and Hi-Lawn are throwing down a zero-cost, high-utility social alternative with their Free Rooftop Bingo series every single Wednesday evening. Deploy straight to the expansive turf at Union Market's rooftop greenspace from 7:00 to 8:30 PM to face off in six or more rapid-fire rounds of bingo backed by quality prizes every single round. Grab your favorite lawn blanket, spread out on the grass, and lock into exclusive food and drink specials. [more details]

Canta Juego: Spanish Circle Time - Thu Sep 17 10:30 am

Takoma Park Maryland Library

Unlock an early, high-energy cultural sandbox every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. by joining Señora Geiza for an animated mix of songs and games entirely en español! Proudly backed by the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library, this immersive linguistic playground is perfectly calibrated for kids aged 0 to 5 and their grown-up handlers to build early language skills and cognitive agility through pure, interactive play. [more details]

A Night at the Museum: Celebrating 59 years of ACM - Thu Sep 17 7:00 pm

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

Prepare for an exclusive, after-hours cultural takeover as A Night at the Museum lands on Thursday, September 17th. This evening celebration bridges historical deep-dives with pure nightlife energy, packing the gallery corridors with smooth live jazz and R&B rhythms from saxophone virtuoso Marcus Mitchell and band. Throw in a premium spread of curated food, custom beverages, and interactive activations. [more details]

NoMa in Color-Color Jam - Fri Sep 18 4:00 pm

Uline Arena

Step into a massive, neighborhood-wide gallery as NoMa in Color 2026 transforms the city streets into a living, breathing canvas. Hit the pavement to discover a striking new matrix of large-scale murals engineered by elite visual artists, each blasting eye-popping color and raw creative storytelling straight onto the concrete heart of the community grid. [more details]

Fresh Happy Hour of DC - 5th Annual H Street Festival Pre-Game Edition
- Fri Sep 18 5:00 pm

Focus Social Club

The summer finale is officially hitting the pavement as the Fresh Happy Hour of DC: 5th Annual H Street Festival Pre-Game Edition takes over Focus Social Club. Running from 5:00 to 10:00 PM sharp, this is your ultimate local blueprint to kick off the festival weekend early with incredible drinks, sharp rhythms, and an unmatched crowd energy. The financial entry barrier is non-existent if you move fast—admission is FREE before 6:00 PM with an active RSVP. [more details]

Hairspray - Fri Sep 18 7:00 pm

Gregory Family Theater at Hylton Performing Arts Center

Get ready for big hair, unstoppable rhythms, and even bigger dreams as the smash-hit Hairspray the Musical bursts onto the local stage! Transporting you straight to the vibrant streets of 1960s Baltimore, this high-energy production follows Tracy Turnblad, an optimistic teen with a passion for dance who sets out to desegregate the city's biggest TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show. Packed with a dazzling, soul-stirring score, high-bpm choreography, and an incredible message of… [more details]

Chocolate City CBC SOCIAL @12 Stories - Fri Sep 18 8:00 pm

12 Stories

 **CBC HEATS UP THE WHARF WITH EXCLUSIVE MIXER! **

Get ready for a thrilling professional networking experience as CBC takes over the Wharf! Mark your calendars for September 18th and 19th, because from 8 PM to 2 AM each night, the 12th Floor at 75 District Square SW will be buzzing with unparalleled opportunities. This isn't just another event; it's place to connect, collaborate, and forge crucial professional relationships. Don't miss out on this electrifying gathering! [more details]

Step Afrika's The Fruits of Our Labor - Fri Sep 18 8:00 pm

Fichandler Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater,

Prepare your senses for a stunning physical landscape as this raw, visceral new dance piece transforms the stage into a rhythmic powerhouse. Merging high-energy stepping, complex live percussion, and striking visual imagery, this performance serves as a profound movement meditation on the heavy, collective weight of carrying hope for a nation that is still actively being forged. It is a zero-compromise artistic deployment designed to leave you completely spellbound by the raw athletic… [more details]

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