Takoma Park, MD Local News, Events, and Information

Takoma Park Fri. May 15 2026

Haitian Flag Day in the DMV: Where to Celebrate, and Why It Matters

Catherine Flon stitched a flag in 1803. Haitian art, music, and food have been exploding ever since. Here is where to eat, what to hear, and who to see this weekend.

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Haitian Flag Day in the DMV: Where to Celebrate, and Why It Matters

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Takoma Park event

Sun May 17 9:00 am

Community Commemoration & March of Light

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Community Commemoration & March of Light

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Takoma Park Weather: Tuesday July 14

High: 96°

Low: 67°

Wind: 3 MPH SW

Chance of rain: 4%

Sunny, with a high of 96 and low of 67 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear overnight.

Silver Spring event

Sat May 16 10:00 pm

Haitian Flag Day Celebration

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Haitian Flag Day Celebration

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Wendy & DB - Thu Jul 16 7:00 pm
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Striking Matches - Wed Jul 15 7:30 pm
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Fridays at Fort Totten FREE Concert Series 2026 - Fri Jul 17 6:00 pm
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Street Art & Wheat Pasting Workshop with Absurdly Well - Sat Aug 1 3:00 pm
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MUZE MRKT - Sun Jul 19 12:00 pm
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Cheyney DMV Crab Feast 2026 - Sat Jul 25 2:00 pm
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Baltimore Afro-Food Festival - Sat Jul 25 12:00 pm
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International Food & Craft Festival - Sun Jul 19 1:00 pm
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Washington event

Sat May 16 3:00 pm

The Djaz Lakay Day Party

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The Djaz Lakay Day Party

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Washington event

Sat May 16 10:00 pm

Bienvenue En Ayiti – The Strand, DC (10pm - 3am)

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Bienvenue En Ayiti – The Strand, DC (10pm - 3am)

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Takoma Park Thu. May 14 2026

Don't make plans until you read this...

May 14–17 DMV Edition: 6 handpicked things to do, from night markets to rooftop tango.

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Don't make plans until you read this...

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Takoma Park event

Fri May 29 6:30 pm

Caribbean Evening and Reopening of the Embassy of The Bahamas

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Caribbean Evening and Reopening of the Embassy of The Bahamas

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Washington event

Fri May 15 5:00 pm

Tango on Embassy Row: An Evening of Music, Movement, and Storytelling

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Tango on Embassy Row: An Evening of Music, Movement, and Storytelling

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Washington event

Fri May 15 7:00 pm

5. The Great Gatsby Live on Stage (Arts & Culture Focus)

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5. The Great Gatsby Live on Stage (Arts & Culture Focus)

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Takoma Park event

Fri May 15 8:00 pm

Pippin at Signature Theatre (Northern Virginia)

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Pippin at Signature Theatre (Northern Virginia)

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Washington event

Sat May 16 2:00 pm

Anacostia River Festival 2026 (Waterfront Highlight)

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Anacostia River Festival 2026 (Waterfront Highlight)

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Takoma Park Wed. May 13 2026

Five Nights of Dinner. Five Ingredients Each. No Cooking Experience Necessary.

Handmade tortillas. Ethically sourced sausage. A Friday pasta that you deserve. Five ingredients. Five days. Your grocery bill will hug you.

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Five Nights of Dinner. Five Ingredients Each. No Cooking Experience Necessary.

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