KENSINGTON, MD, 2024 –The Montgomery Art Association (MAA) celebrates more than 200 local artists by producing one of the region’s longest-running and largest art shows. The annual three-day Paint the Town Labor Day Show will take place at the Kensington Historic Armory, 3710 Mitchell St., Kensington, MD, August 31-September 2. The event is free and open to the public. The ... Read More

The region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer! Bring your neighbors and friends for the city’s favorite laid-back summer evenings – listed by Washingtonian magazine as one of the area’s top five outdoor spots to listen to live music just last year! Bring your own picnic, blanket ... Read More

Don't miss the 45th annual Takoma Park Folk Festival! Sounds from old-time fiddle, bluegrass, folk-rock and Afro-Latin fusion fill the air as dozens of artists perform on six stages. Shop for handcrafted items such as jewelry, pottery, quilts and soap. The festival includes children’s activities and food from around the world.

Save Our Seminary (SOS) invites you to our 2024 House Tour at this unique residential property. Come and visit a variety of historic interiors at National Park Seminary, including a sorority house, the music hall, the gymnasium, the chapel and 4 other locations that have been converted to private residences. We will also have a surprise additional historic feature to ... Read More

This is a stand up comedy show we can all enjoy! The MOTHER of All Comedy shows brings together amazing comedians for a hilarious stand up comedy show presented at Busboys and Poets Takoma. This show is a comedy by women and funny for everyone so bring your boo, your bestie, your boss, your babe (18+ please) and get ready ... Read More

One of our favorite events, Happy Hour is back, so come out for dancing and mingling on the new Marketplace Plaza! Join us on Friday evenings once a month for a fun theme and good times. The event is free, with beverages to purchase (so don’t forget to bring a friend; furry friends welcome). You can pop into Whole Foods ... Read More

Become an EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT Couple The Seven Principles Program for Couples is a one day couples workshop, based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book—The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. This educational workshop is offered across the US and internationally, and has reached thousands of couples wishing to ... Read More

Live Local Music! The Cissel-Saxon Pub (SS American Legion) FIVE Bands--Happy Hour ALL Night—Lots of Fun--NO Cover Rock, Blues, Country & More Hosted by the Loose Ends

Sense of Tumor is a cancer comedy showcase and fundraiser. The show features incredible local comedians who are cancer survivors or sharing personal cancer stories. This live comedy event is co-produced by Improbable Comedy along with Joey Friedman and Cyrus Chansler, local comedians and cancer survivors . We will be raising money for The Smith Center for Healing and the ... Read More

Sense of Tumor is a cancer comedy showcase and fundraiser. The show features incredible local comedians who are cancer survivors or sharing personal cancer stories. This live comedy event is co-produced by Improbable Comedy along with Joey Friedman and Cyrus Chansler, local comedians and cancer survivors . We will be raising money for The Smith Center for Healing and the ... Read More

Sports cards are BOOMING, and the largest sports collectibles and memorabilia show inside the Washington, DC Beltway returns to the Silver Spring (MD) Civic Center on Sunday, September 15, 2024! Bring your friends, bring your family, and come ready to BUY, SELL, and TRADE! The Mid-Atlantic Sports Card Show will feature 100 tables and dealers from 5 States (MD, VA, ... Read More

This yoga workshop is for caregivers who could use some nurturing and support. Burnout and compassion fatigue are normal and real for those who find themselves in this role. This 60-minute practice is designed to provide a warm and safe space for you to take time for yourself, rejuvenate, and to honor the empowering energy that you extend in your ... Read More

This yoga workshop is for caregivers who could use some nurturing and support. Burnout and compassion fatigue are normal and real for those who find themselves in this role. This 60-minute practice is designed to provide a warm and safe space for you to take time for yourself, rejuvenate, and to honor the empowering energy that you extend in your ... Read More

Spend the evening with local artist Marie Darling learning about her artistic process. This is a free event with complimentary wine & watercolors. Marie's artwork will be available for sale including a sneak peek of new work from Marie's smaller series. Bring a friend and start your weekend exploring art and nature.

Twenty talented artists from the Takoma ARTery group will display their work in a group exhibition at the Takoma Park Community Center highlighting the diverse range and vibrant creativity of our local artist community. Their artwork spans many mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, encaustic, etchings, hand-cut paper, and mixed media. The artists explore a variety of themes from the deeply ... Read More