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ACLR Adoption Event at The Big Bad Woof
The Big Bad Woof 6960 Maple Street Northwest, Washington DC, MD, United StatesJoin ACLR and our adoptable kittens at The Big Bad Woof July 30 from 11am-3pm! Be sure to bring your friends, family members (really, anyone who's a cat lover) to find the perfect kitty (or kitties) for your forever homes. https://www.facebook.com/events/9911008122273037/?mibextid=Gg3lNB
Happy Hour on the Plaza: Beach Party
The Parks at Walter Reed 1010 Butternut St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesHappy Hour was such fun last year, we’re bringing it back! Don’t miss these low-key Friday evening hang-outs to enjoy a drink, dance, and mingle. The events are free, with beverages and food to purchase (so don’t forget to bring a friend; furry friends welcome). RSVP is required. The first pour is on the house, with additional beverages and food ... Read More
All Set Restaurant & Bar to Support the Takoma Park Folk Festival!
All Set Restaurant & Bar 8630 Fenton Street, Plaza 5, Silver Spring, MD, United StatesTomorrow, Tuesday, August 8, from 6-9 p.m.The Takoma Park Folk Festival will receive 25% of all dine-in proceeds at All Set Restaurant & Bar in Silver Spring between 6 and 9pm when people mention they are there to support TPFF. Enjoy delicious food and help a great cause!
Jazz in the Parks: Amy K. Bormet’s Washington Women in Jazz / Opener Baba Ras D
The Parks at Walter Reed 1010 Butternut St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer – this year, with a fourth, additional concert due to popular demand. 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 ... Read More
Jazz in the Parks: Presenting Rochelle Rice / Children’s Opener Heidi Martin
The Parks at Walter Reed 1010 Butternut St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer – this year, with a fourth, additional concert due to popular demand. 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 ... Read More
Takoma Park Folk Festival
Takoma Park Middle School 7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma ParkSAVE THE DATE! Reconnect with Your Community at the Takoma Park Folk Festival!! Sunday, September 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Hear the best musicians in our Region! • Six Stages, Indoor & Outdoor, Rain or Shine • Family Friendly • Live Music, Craft Vendors, Great Food from around the world, Information booths, children’s activities. The Takoma Park ... Read More
Harnessing the Power of Breath for Relaxation with BK Shila Sanghani (Online on Zoom)
Virtual/OnlineUnlock the innate potential of your breath to usher in a sense of calm and relaxation. Dive into the transformative world of breathing exercises and discover techniques that can seamlessly integrate into your daily routine, guiding you towards a more serene and balanced state of being. Join us as we journey through the art of mindful breathing. BK Shila Sanghani ... Read More
Letting Go with Personal Development Trainer, Eskender Kassa. An Experiential Workshop for Liberation & Empowerment
Meditation Museum 9525 Georgia Avenue, Suite 101, Silver SpringEmbark on a life-changing odyssey with renowned personal development trainer, Eskender Kassa, as he guides you on a transformative path to confront and release emotional blockages rooted in past pain and trauma. Through a series of empowering and enlightening experiences, you'll rediscover trust within yourself, in others, and in the greater forces at play, leading to a profound sense of ... Read More
Cooking for Peace (In-Person at the Meditation Museum)
Meditation Museum 9525 Georgia Avenue, Suite 101, Silver SpringWe all know the phrase you are what you eat, but we usually just think of the physical effects of food on our health. Come taste and learn to prepare plant-based recipes as we explore how food choices and food preparation affect our mental, spiritual, and physical well-being and the ethical impact on animals and the environment. This workshop includes ... Read More
Levine Presents: The Story of Babar
900 Wayne Ave 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, United StatesPack your trunks and bring the whole family! You’re invited to Babar’s coronation! The Story of Babar, Jean de Brunhoff’s popular children’s story of one little elephant’s epic rise from rags to riches is eloquently set to music by Francis Poulenc, and expressively re-imagined with all the enthusiasm and pomp worthy of a royal gathering. Long live King Babar! Audience ... Read More