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Asia In A Bite

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Bethesda Sun. Jul 26 2026

Marcella Simien Brings Creole Soul to Strathmore's Lawn

Ninth-generation Creole artist Marcella Simien brings her blend of soul, blues, jazz, and American roots music to Strathmore's Live from the Lawn on August 1 @ 7:30 PM.

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Marcella Simien Brings Creole Soul to Strathmore's Lawn

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Washington Weather: Monday September 21

High: 75°

Low: 63°

Wind: 7 MPH ENE

Chance of rain: 52%

Overcast, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees. Overcast for the morning, mist overnight.

Takoma Park Fri. Jul 24 2026

Play Retro Arcade Games Inside an Art Museum + 4 More Unusual Weekend Events

From Friday night fishing on a city pier to retro arcade games in an art museum and kayaking trash cleanup. This weekend's best events you have not heard of—until now.

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Play Retro Arcade Games Inside an Art Museum + 4 More Unusual Weekend Events

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All Things Go Music Festival (3-Day Pass Initial Launch) - Fri Sep 25 3:00 pm
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2026 Wolf Trap Ball: The Rhythm of New Orleans - Fri Sep 25 6:00 pm
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Earlybirds Club - Fri Sep 25 6:00 pm
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Tinlicker North America 2026 (with Helsloot) - Tue Sep 22 7:00 pm
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The Milk Carton Kids (with Willie Watson & Paper Wings) - Mon Sep 21 7:00 pm
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Echoes of a Dream: Walking the March at Night - Tue Sep 22 10:00 am
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Juneteenth Celebration DC Museum Tour
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Bethesda Wed. Jul 22 2026

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.

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Strathmore's 2026–2027 Season: A World of Sound You Shouldn't Miss

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Bethesda Tue. Jul 21 2026

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.

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Damn Tall Buildings at Strathmore: Folk-Bluegrass on the Lawn - July 22.

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Silver Spring Mon. Jul 20 2026

Flight of Wonder: Inside The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens

Hundreds of live butterflies from around the world flutter through Brookside Gardens' tropical conservatory daily through September 7—with wood-fired pizza and ice cream nearby.

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Flight of Wonder: Inside The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens

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Takoma Park Mon. Jul 20 2026

Severe Weather Set to Slam the DMV Tuesday

A severe weather system to slam the DMV Tuesday with damaging winds, torrential downpours, and flash flooding—stay informed, secure your property.

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Severe Weather Set to Slam the DMV Tuesday

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Silver Spring event

Fri Jul 24 6:00 pm

The Provi-QRC Steel Orchestra

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The Provi-QRC Steel Orchestra

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Washington event

Wed Jul 22 6:00 pm

DC Statehood NOW: Screenprint anything!

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DC Statehood NOW: Screenprint anything!

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Silver Spring event

Tue Jul 21 8:30 pm

Slippers + Dim Wizard

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Slippers + Dim Wizard

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Washington event

Tue Jul 21 9:30 am

Black Banjo Renaissance: Reflections on the Future

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Black Banjo Renaissance: Reflections on the Future

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Washington event

Tue Jul 21 10:00 am

WORN LANGUAGE

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WORN LANGUAGE

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