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Wed Oct 21 10:00 am

Toddler Play Party

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Washington Weather: Saturday October 31

High: 63°

Low: 47°

Wind: 2 MPH N

Chance of rain: 8%

Overcast, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees. Partly Cloudy during the morning, overcast in the afternoon, partly cloudy overnight.

Takoma Park Sun. Oct 18 2026

What Do Burna Boy, Fally Ipupa, and King Sunny Ade Have in Common?

Burna Boy, Fally Ipupa, Wyclef Jean, and King Sunny Ade share one credit in common: Franck Biyong, music director—here's what he actually did.

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What Do Burna Boy, Fally Ipupa, and King Sunny Ade Have in Common?

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Crochet and Cozies - Mon Nov 2 10:30 am
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Family Chess - Sun Nov 1 12:00 pm
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Comedy at Lincoln's Cottage (Two Faces Series) - Wed Nov 4 7:30 pm
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Crossroads Farmers Market - Wed Nov 4 9:00 am
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Black Mental Wellness Conference: Healing Across Generations - Fri Nov 6 9:00 am
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Silver Spring Fall-O-Ween @ Veterans Plaza - Thu Nov 5 12:00 am
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Juneteenth Celebration DC Museum Tour
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Silver Spring Fri. Oct 16 2026

Our Own Kanysha's Debut Album Release Party at Blue House, Oct. 30

Kanysha celebrates her debut album Strawberry Sessions with a costume-party release show at Blue House Productions in Kensington on October 30.

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Our Own Kanysha's Debut Album Release Party at Blue House, Oct. 30

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Takoma Park Fri. Oct 16 2026

Go With the Flow: Dancing on the Georgetown Waterfront

Here's everything you need to know about Georgetown's Dancing on the Waterfront. Every Saturday through Oct. 31 with a free lesson at 5 PM and social dancing until 9 PM.

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Go With the Flow: Dancing on the Georgetown Waterfront

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Takoma Park Thu. Oct 15 2026

Salsa, Samba, Turkish Food, and Chuck Berry: Six Events for Oct. 17–18

Check out these 6 events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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Salsa, Samba, Turkish Food, and Chuck Berry: Six Events for Oct. 17–18

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Bethesda Wed. Oct 14 2026

The Selective Guide to Strathmore's Fall 2026 Season

Strathmore's Fall 2026 season has circus, food science, flamenco, jazz royalty, and a sensory-friendly tour in North Bethesda—the guide worth bookmarking.

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The Selective Guide to Strathmore's Fall 2026 Season

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Takoma Park Tue. Oct 13 2026

DMV Halloween 2026: Festivals and Things to Do Before Oct 31

Halloween in the DMV builds across three weekends, from family-friendly zoo trails to haunted cornfields—and here's where it's all happening before October 31.

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DMV Halloween 2026: Festivals and Things to Do Before Oct 31

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Washington Mon. Oct 12 2026

Ghosts Need Addresses: The DMV Lore We're Losing. Before It's Gone

The DMV's ghost stories aren't puzzles to debunk—they're the emotional architecture of a region, and they're disappearing as fast as the buildings that housed them.

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Ghosts Need Addresses: The DMV Lore We're Losing. Before It's Gone

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Takoma Park Sat. Oct 10 2026

The Library of Congress Reading Room Is Free — and It's the Best Rainy-Day Spot in the DMV

A week of drizzle doesn't have to mean a week of your desk and couch—here are six indoor escapes with the hours, addresses, and weather intel to get you through.

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The Library of Congress Reading Room Is Free — and It's the Best Rainy-Day Spot in the DMV

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Alexandria Sat. Oct 10 2026

Daryl Davis and The Nighthawks Throw Chuck Berry a 100th Birthday Party

Daryl Davis, Chuck Berry's longtime pianist, leads a tribute at The Birchmere on October 18—Berry's 100th birthday—with The Nighthawks, guest guitarists, and Berry's grandson.

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Daryl Davis and The Nighthawks Throw Chuck Berry a 100th Birthday Party

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Takoma Park event

Sun Oct 18 2:00 pm

Sarau de Samba: A Roots Samba Experience

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Sarau de Samba: A Roots Samba Experience

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