Takoma Park, MD Local News, Events, and Information

Takoma Park Wed. May 6 2026

Your Guide to a Legendary Week of Zero-Drama Fun! - Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9

Check out our community calendar. Forget the desk for a legendary week of spoken word battles, rooftop Afrobeats, and mystery brunches—zero judgment, all good vibes.

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Your Guide to a Legendary Week of Zero-Drama Fun! - Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9

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Bethesda event

Sat May 9 12:00 pm

Murder Mystery Brunch Experience

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Murder Mystery Brunch Experience

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Takoma Park Weather: Tuesday July 14

High: 96°

Low: 67°

Wind: 3 MPH WSW

Chance of rain: 4%

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

Takoma Park Tue. May 5 2026

Before It's Gone: Who Will Save the Storefronts?

Before It's Gone examines why the "creative partnerships" used for affordable housing can't also preserve the essential discount stores where working families actually shop

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Before It's Gone: Who Will Save the Storefronts?

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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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Takoma Park Mon. May 4 2026

What to do in Takoma Park - Monday, May 4 - Saturday, May 9

Takoma Park hosts a packed week of creative workshops, a Big Book Sale, and an open mic night. Plus, comedy on U Street in DC, and the Spoken Word 2 GoGo competition.

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What to do in Takoma Park - Monday, May 4 - Saturday, May 9

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Takoma Park event

Sun May 10 6:00 pm

Sundays at Yours Cafe | Woodley Park Comedy Show

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Sundays at Yours Cafe | Woodley Park Comedy Show

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Takoma Park event

Sat May 9 12:00 pm

Plies 40 & Up With A Good Job All White Affair Day Party - D.C. @ BERHTA

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Plies 40 & Up With A Good Job All White Affair Day Party - D.C. @ BERHTA

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Takoma Park event

Tue May 5 4:00 pm

Cinco de Mayo at Dupont Circle

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Cinco de Mayo at Dupont Circle

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Takoma Park event

Sat May 9 7:30 pm

Embassy Gala: Black Tie Fiesta at the Mexican Cultural Institute

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Embassy Gala: Black Tie Fiesta at the Mexican Cultural Institute

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Takoma Park event

Fri May 8 4:00 pm

Long Branch Spring Busker Series – Live

The event features live music every Friday in May from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

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Long Branch Spring Busker Series – Live

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Takoma Park event

Fri May 8 12:00 pm

Lunch Bunch at TPSS – Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op.

Details:Bring your own lunch or pick something

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Lunch Bunch at TPSS – Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op.

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Takoma Park event

Fri May 8 10:00 am

Woof Clinic – Doggie Washerette Nail Trim – The Big Bad Woof.

Details: @ Big Bad Woof: 1st/3rd Saturdays & 2n

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Woof Clinic – Doggie Washerette Nail Trim – The Big Bad Woof.

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Takoma Park event

Wed May 6 6:30 pm

2026 Spoken Word 2 GoGo Round 1 – Busboys and Poets

DetailsGet ready for an explosive fusion of rhy

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2026 Spoken Word 2 GoGo Round 1 – Busboys and Poets

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