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Sat Aug 22 2:00 pm

12th Annual Chuck Brown Day

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Washington Fri. Aug 14 2026

What to do in the DC Area this Saturday, Aug 15 & Sunday, Aug 16

Check out these 15 events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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What to do in the DC Area this Saturday, Aug 15 & Sunday, Aug 16

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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 Thu. Aug 13 2026

The Inheritance of Spice: From Addis Ababa to ADDIS Pop

ADDIS Pop brings Ethiopian-spiced popcorn to the DMV, rooted in family history, handmade care, and a connection to community and the flavors that connect us.

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The Inheritance of Spice: From Addis Ababa to ADDIS Pop

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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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Takoma Park Wed. Aug 12 2026

18th Annual UkeFest Finale: The Only Place to Be This Wednesday Night

The 18th Annual UkeFest Finale brings Grammy-winning artists and a community strum-along on August 12—free, open to all, on Strathmore’s lawn.

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18th Annual UkeFest Finale: The Only Place to Be This Wednesday Night

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Takoma Park Wed. Aug 12 2026

Chills in the Air: Your Fright-Scale Guide to DMV Spooky Season

The DMV's spooky season kicks off with haunted forests, urban legends, and ghost tours—rated from mild to full-blown terror so you know exactly what you are signing up for.

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Chills in the Air: Your Fright-Scale Guide to DMV Spooky Season

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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 10 2026

From Street Food to Seafood: A Flavor Map of DC's Late-Summer Food Festivals

A free global food festival in Old Town Alexandria. A 21+ Black-owned wine experience. A 60-year-old MD crab tradition, late-summer in the DMV is a food lover's paradise.

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From Street Food to Seafood: A Flavor Map of DC's Late-Summer Food Festivals

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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 10 2026

Summer's Last Laugh: What to Do in the DC Area This Week (Aug 10–14)

Here's your chance to try sunset yoga at Lake Needwood. Plus, the 18th Annual UkeFest Finale is On the Lawn at Strathmore. Jam to the Jollof Festival and more this week,

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Summer's Last Laugh: What to Do in the DC Area This Week (Aug 10–14)

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Takoma Park Sat. Aug 8 2026

Capital Footpaths: Sunday Trails meet Outdoor Events in the DC area

Sunday can be better with three DMV trail-and-event pairings. Lakeside hikes with indie cinema, urban forest strolls with free concerts, and historic rail-trails.

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Capital Footpaths: Sunday Trails meet Outdoor Events in the DC area

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Bethesda Fri. Aug 7 2026

The Transcendent Soul of "For Dinah"

Grammy winner, Ledisi honors the legendary Dinah Washington with two-nights at Strathmore on August 21 and 22—a tribute to the U Street jazz legacy.

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Takoma Park Fri. Aug 7 2026

What to do in the DC area this Saturday, Aug 8 & Sunday, Aug 9

Check out these 13 events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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What to do in the DC area this Saturday, Aug 8 & Sunday, Aug 9

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Alexandria event

Sun Aug 9 4:00 pm

Vintage & Vibrance Fashion Show

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Sun Aug 9 3:00 pm

CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE

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CenterStage Arts Alliance Presents: THE COLOR PURPLE

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