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Sat Jul 4 10:00 pm

Independence Weekend @ The Mayflower Club

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Independence Weekend @ The Mayflower Club

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Fri Jul 3 2:00 pm

World Cup Knockout Stage Watch Party | 3 Matches Included

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World Cup Knockout Stage Watch Party | 3 Matches Included

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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.

Washington event

Fri Jul 3 6:15 pm

Special 250 Independence Week Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Wildlife & Times DC!

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Special 250 Independence Week Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Wildlife & Times DC!

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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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Washington event

Fri Jul 3 7:00 pm

The Official Countdown 250 Ball

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The Official Countdown 250 Ball

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Takoma Park Thu. Jul 2 2026

Keep Cool, DMV: What to Know, Where to Go

Record-breaking heat causes a multi-day emergency across the DMV, with cooling centers, free transit, and postponed events — here is a plan to stay safe this holiday weekend.

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Keep Cool, DMV: What to Know, Where to Go

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Washington Wed. Jul 1 2026

The Summer Soundtrack: Rare Essence + EU at 9:30 Club, July 3

Rare Essence and EU bring a double-header of go-go royalty to the 9:30 Club this Friday—a perfect kickoff for your summer soundtrack.

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The Summer Soundtrack: Rare Essence + EU at 9:30 Club, July 3

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Bethesda Wed. Jul 1 2026

The Heat Won't Stop the Beat: Strutman Lane Moves Indoors Tonight

Strathmore's Live from the Lawn moves indoors tonight due to extreme heat — Strutman Lane performs at 7:30 PM in the Music Center, no lawn chairs or blankets needed.

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The Heat Won't Stop the Beat: Strutman Lane Moves Indoors Tonight

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Takoma Park Wed. Jul 1 2026

Beat the Heat: Free Midweek Music & Community Events in Takoma Park, Silver Spring, and Wheaton (July 1–7, 2026)

From Takoma Park's parade and no-fireworks party to Sligo's Music Series and Montgomery County's "Shine Together" 250th anniversary fireworks—all free this week.

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Beat the Heat: Free Midweek Music & Community Events in Takoma Park, Silver Spring, and Wheaton (July 1–7, 2026)

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Takoma Park Mon. Jun 29 2026

DMV Summer Guide: Food & Music Festivals in July

July in the DMV is packed with food and music festivals. Otakon's anime, Broccoli City's hip-hop, Afrobeats & Wine, and the Colombian Festival's carnival energy. Make plans.

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DMV Summer Guide: Food & Music Festivals in July

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Takoma Park Mon. Jun 29 2026

Best Things to Do in the DMV This Week! ☀️ (June 30 - July 2)

Explore our local community calendar for the best events in Takoma Park and the DMV this week.

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Best Things to Do in the DMV This Week! ☀️ (June 30 - July 2)

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Takoma Park Sun. Jun 28 2026

Sidewalk Stories: Takoma Park's Poet Laureate and The Power of Words

David Alberto Fernández, Takoma Park's poet laureate, is building bridges across languages and generations — and you can walk on his poems in the city's sidewalks.

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Sidewalk Stories: Takoma Park's Poet Laureate and The Power of Words

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Washington event

Wed Jul 1 12:00 pm

CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

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CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

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