College Plaza

Get swim ready for summer with an entire week of focused training featuring 30-minute lessons daily from Monday through Friday. These intensives are designed for Levels 1-4, with private and semi-private sessions available upon request at Kids First Swim Schools.

Local Event: Swim Intensives at Kids First Swim School Rockville

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Get swim ready for summer with an entire week of focused training featuring 30-minute lessons daily from Monday through Friday....

Swim Intensives at Kids First Swim School Rockville

Hank Dietle's Tavern

7:00pm • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
<h2><a href="https://www.wolfsmusicweekly.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show &amp; Sit-In Jam</a></h2>
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you never know who's going to show up. Sometimes out-of-towners and touring musicians.&nbsp;
Even prominent national acts have stopped by to jam including Guitar Shorty, Bill Kirchen, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Jimmy Carpenter, Memphis Gold, Bruce Ewan, Bobby Radcliff, Pierre Beauregard, Johnny Sansome, Johnny Vidacovich and Grammy Nominees Tab Benoit and Steve Riley!&nbsp; 
Show Set: Wolf's Blues Shows &amp; Sit-in Jams start the night with the Host band playing an opening show set. The host band features a weekly rotational lineup of some of DC's top blues frontmen such as:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/linwood.taylor/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Linwood Taylor</a> - International touring artist (guitar &amp; vocals),&nbsp;
Matt Kelley - Albert King Award winner (guitar &amp; vocals), 
<a href="https://mikewestcott.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mike Westcott</a> - Multi-award winning guitarist and 4-time Int’l Blues Competition Finalist!
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/guy.bouchie.2025/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Guy Bouchie</a> - Lead singer/guitar player/songwriter in GXB
Backed up by:&nbsp;&nbsp;Andy Hamburger (drums) and Wolf Crescenze (bass).&nbsp;
Occasionally, other special guests will join the band!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sit-in Jam Sets
The sit-in jam portion of the evening begins at the conclusion of the show set.&nbsp; Throughout the rest of the night, musicians who have signed up will be invited to come up 1 or 2 at a time to sit in and jam with the band.
<a href="https://bit.ly/4qkgH8n" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam

Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam

7:00pm • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
Great way to hear local blues talent, and you...

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
<h1></h1>From Dan “We met in a guitar shop in Greenwich Village back in 1989 after somebody said, “Hey, you guys should meet — you’re both good pickers.” We hit it off right away, started hanging out, and soon formed an acoustic duo after I’d just moved to New York City and Fausto had grown up on the Upper West Side.
Before long, we were offered Monday nights at the Ear Inn, where we performed as Lo Yo-Yo. The gig usually started around 11 p.m. and often went until 3 a.m. — sometimes with the sun coming up when we left.
Our music drew from a wide range of influences, with the ragtime guitar styles of Blind Blake and Rev. Gary Davis at the center. We also loved Nat King Cole, old-time country, and even the Beatles. With harmonized vocals, acoustic guitars, mandolin, and lap steel, we built a sound that was both rootsy and wide open.
I left New York in 2004, and our Ear Inn run eventually ended, but we’ve had a few reunions since then. And now here comes another one.”
<a href="https://bit.ly/3TR4Z8n" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3TR4Z8n" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DanHoveyGuitarist" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Dan's Channel</a>

Local Event: Fausto Bozza • Dan Hovey

Fausto Bozza • Dan Hovey

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
From Dan “We met in a guitar shop in Greenwich Village back in 1989 after somebody said,...

8:00pm • $10 Cover
<h2><a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/kitigartner" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kiti Gartner &amp; the Drifting Valentines</a></h2>
Kiti Gartner • Zach Sweeney • Steve Wolf • Brian Alpert • Lynn Kasdorf
A band out of Washington DC who play western swing, rockabilly, old country and some jump blues. Their influences include music from the 1940s thru the early 60s, including almost everything that came out of The Quonset Hut and RCA Studio B in Nashville, Sun Records in Memphis, and Bakersfield. Band members are Kiti Gartner (vocals, rhythm), Zachary Sweeney (electric guitar), Steve Wolf (bass), Brian Alpert (drums), Lynn Kasdorf (pedal steel guitar)
<a href="https://bit.ly/4cEBXCz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines

Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines

8:00pm • $10 Cover
Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
Kiti Gartner • Zach Sweeney • Steve Wolf • Brian Alpert • Lynn...

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
<h1>Keith Grimes • Dean Dalton</h1>
Keith is a renowned DC guitarist best known for his work on platinum‑selling albums with vocal powerhouse Eva Cassidy. A fixture on the Mid‑Atlantic scene, he has also performed with DC’s “Godfather of Go‑Go” Chuck Brown, roots‑rock legend Bill Kirchen, The Nighthawks, and other top regional acts.
Dean has anchored many leading local jazz and blues projects, working with Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark, John Bell, Reggie Wayne Morris, Mike Westcott, James Mabry, 4 The Groove, Elliott Levine, Glenn Wiser, Tom Kitchen, Karl Stoll &amp; The Danger Zone, Bad Influence, and The Liz Springer Trio. He currently performs with Liz Springer’s Built 4 Comfort, the Keith &amp; Dean duo, the Esther Haynes–Keith Grimes–Dean Dalton trio, TNT with Linwood Taylor and Mike Tash, and The Known Agitators with Mary Shaver and Mike Tash, making this duo one of the most in‑demand rhythm–guitar pairings in the DC/MD blues community.
<a href="https://evacassidy.org/keith-grimes-interview/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eva Cassidy Interview</a>
<a href="https://folking.com/tag/keith-grimes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Keith Grimes - Eva Cassidy</a>
<a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/HaUxSWHlQYk?si=Wq8PV38--j2SrEME" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube “Cry to Me”</a>

Local Event: Keith Grimes & Dean Dalton

Keith Grimes & Dean Dalton

5:30pm • No Cover • Happy Hour prices!
Keith Grimes • Dean Dalton
Keith is a renowned DC guitarist best known for his work on...

8:00pm • $10-$20 suggested donation
<h2><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557925172807" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">THE BROTHER BILL QUINTET</a></h2>
 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/dangutwein" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dan Gutwein</a> • <a href="https://www.nickruggierimusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nick Ruggieri</a> • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/guonjianpettit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hart Pettit</a> • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PetkoffTrio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alec Petkoff</a>&nbsp;• <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/tamsullivan?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0f9ey-AIOoF4YyYm6L4IGcJui3uJLSMTOGp_77_ymS54_KXk8oEfqKKZQ_aem_ATao09Rsx3GXKqcfs6wLWXt3DUUSsYxgMFJVXEtistHXunAxmYL5w88iWJ2Yaw-qbYVvrCpIE7V-aKEtevvw4fuD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tam Sullivan</a>
<a href="https://youtu.be/8T3cxmz0U7c" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CLASSIC 50’s and 60’s BLUE NOTE JAZZ</a>
• <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/dangutwein" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dan Gutwein</a> - Saxophone
• <a href="https://www.nickruggierimusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nick Ruggieri</a> - Drums 
• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/guonjianpettit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hart Pettit</a> - Trumpet
• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PetkoffTrio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alec Petkoff </a>- Bass
• <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/tamsullivan?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0f9ey-AIOoF4YyYm6L4IGcJui3uJLSMTOGp_77_ymS54_KXk8oEfqKKZQ_aem_ATao09Rsx3GXKqcfs6wLWXt3DUUSsYxgMFJVXEtistHXunAxmYL5w88iWJ2Yaw-qbYVvrCpIE7V-aKEtevvw4fuD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tam Sullivan</a> - Keyboard 
<a href="https://bit.ly/3VmnVf6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube Video • Blueslike</a><a href="https://bit.ly/3VmnVf6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://bit.ly/4fMAsA8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: The Brother Bill Quintet

The Brother Bill Quintet

8:00pm • $10-$20 suggested donation
THE BROTHER BILL QUINTET
 Dan Gutwein • Nick Ruggieri • Hart Pettit • Alec Petkoff • Tam...

5:30 Happy Hour Show • NO COVER!
<h2>Peace, Love &amp; Boogie Woogie Happy Hour</h2>
<h3><a href="https://billstarksmusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bill Starks</a></h3>
Bill is an award winning songwriter and keyboard player with a rockin' piano style and a tendency to defy genres, blending rock n roll, honky tonk, boogie woogie and blues into a kind of Americana musical gumbo.
As a member of DC's longtime favorite Americana group Ruthie and the Wranglers, as well NRBQ tribute band Me &amp; the Boys, and a BandHouse Gigs regular, Bill is a favorite for DC audiences, with a lovable lived-in voice, amazing piano chops, and a distinctive songwriting style. His tune "300 Miles from Memphis To New Orleans" won WAMA's song-of-the-year award.&nbsp; In addition to recording with Ruthie and the Wranglers, Bill has released two solo CD's, "I See Trouble" and "Do You Hear Me Now?" on Azalea City Recordings. In 2015 Bill received the WAMA Songwriter of the Year award.&nbsp;
<a href="https://bit.ly/4dCBteM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube "Peace, Love, &amp; Boogie Woogie"</a>
<h3>Greg Hardin</h3>
Greg has been a fixture in the DC-area music scene for over four decades. As a bassist, singer, and songwriter, Greg has been a member of many area bands including Jr. Cline and the Recliners, Ruthie and the Wranglers, and The 19th&nbsp;Street Band; and was also one of the producers of the popular BandHouse Gigs tribute shows. Greg has many recording projects to his credit, including his solo release “Meet Mr. Knuckles.” He was awarded WAMA's Song of the Year in 2007 for “Babe Ruth’s Piano.”&nbsp;

Local Event: Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour • Bill Starks w/ Greg Hardin

Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour • Bill...

5:30 Happy Hour Show • NO COVER!
Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour
Bill Starks
Bill is an award winning songwriter and...

Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour • Bill Starks w/ Greg Hardin

8:00pm • $10 Cover
<h1>The <a href="https://www.grandsons.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Grandsons</a> Present</h1>
<h3>Special Guest: Tommy Lepson</h3>
<h2><a href="https://www.grandsons.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Grandsons</a></h2>
“American Music in a blender with the lid off”
"A stock of well wrought original compositions makes for a sound that is inspired by the past, but not stuck in it." -&nbsp;The New Orleans Gambit
Chris Watling--tenor &amp; baritone saxes
Alan MacEwan--guitar, vocals
Moe Nelson--bass
Antoine Sanfuentes
--drums
<a href="https://bit.ly/4bynt4z" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube "Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern"</a><h2><a href="https://tommylepson.net/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tommy Lepson</a></h2>
Tommy Lepson is a legendary DC-area singer, keyboardist, songwriter, guitarist, and engineer whose professional career began at age 14. He has appeared with national acts including the Kinks, Captain Beefheart, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, NRBQ, the Righteous Brothers, the Spinners, and Chuck Berry, and has toured and recorded with Root Boy Slim, the Assassins (with Jimmy Thackery), and DC’s own Soul Crackers.
Tommy has also recorded with a who’s who of American roots and blues artists, among them Nils Lofgren, the Nighthawks, Danny Gatton, Tom Principato, Jerry Portnoy (Eric Clapton’s Blues All-Stars), Bonnie Bramlett, Duke Robillard, Kim Wilson (Fabulous Thunderbirds), Johnny Neel (Allman Brothers Band), and Dave Chappell. During the Clinton administration, Tommy and his band performed three times at the White House, and he has received more than eleven WAMMIE awards from the Washington Area Music Association.
Tommy will be inducted into the 2026 Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame on June 28, 2026, underscoring his status as one of the region’s most enduring and influential voices in soul, blues, and roots music.

Local Event: The Grandsons Present • Special Guest: Tommy Lepson

The Grandsons Present • Special Guest: Tommy...

8:00pm • $10 Cover
The Grandsons Present
Special Guest: Tommy Lepson
The Grandsons
“American Music in a blender with the lid...

The Grandsons Present • Special Guest: Tommy Lepson

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8pm
<h1>Josh Bayer Trio</h1>
<h4><a target="_blank" href="https://joshuabayer.com/blog/" rel="nofollow noopener">Joshua Bayer</a> • Mark Lysher • Larry Ferguson</h4>
Jazz guitarist, bassist, and composer Joshua Bayer brings a modern, post-bop–infused sound shaped by performances at The Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, and major festivals, and by collaborations with artists such as Gary Thomas and Ron Holloway. Bayer, Musician in Residence and director of AU Jazz Studies at American University, appears at Hank Dietle’s Tavern with Mark Lysher on bass and Larry Ferguson on drums.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@joshuabayerjazz/videos" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@joshuabayerjazz/videos" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshuabayer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a>

Local Event: Josh Bayer Trio

Josh Bayer Trio

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8pm
Josh Bayer Trio
Joshua Bayer • Mark Lysher • Larry Ferguson
Jazz guitarist, bassist, and...

9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993277832655?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and at the door if still available
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://www.thehalfsmokes.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">The HalFSmokes</a></h1>
Billy Coulter • Bill Williams • Arch Alcantara • Rich Nagel
The HalFSmokes bring the spirit of WHFS back to the stage with a set packed with favorites from the station’s glory days, spanning the late ’70s through the early ’90s. Featuring Billy Coulter, Bill Williams, Arch Alcantara, and Rich Nagel, this Washington-area “WHFS Radio Tribute Band” delivers melodic pop, rootsy rock, and eclectic classics that tap straight into the sound of a great radio era.
Their performances capture the mix of energy, attitude, and deep-cut charm that made the WHFS playlist unforgettable. Expect a crowd-pleasing ride through songs that spark memories, singalongs, and a little longing for the days when adventurous radio ruled the dial.

Local Event: The HalFSmokes

The HalFSmokes

9:00pm  •  $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
The HalFSmokes
Billy Coulter • Bill Williams • Arch...

Olney Theatre Center

Two Shows! Get in touch with your inner Huntr/x with our interactive sing(and dance)-along perfect for fans of all ages. We’ll have lyric sheets available for newbies, but we expect plenty of you already have the words to songs like “Golden,” “How It’s Done,” and “What It Sounds Like” committed to memory.

Local Event: KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along

KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along

Two Shows! Get in touch with your inner Huntr/x with our interactive sing(and dance)-along perfect for fans of all ages. We’ll...

<h1><a href="https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/rockville" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">School of Rock Showcase</a></h1>
<h3>Adult Students</h3>
<a href="https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/rockville" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">School of Rock Rockville</a>:&nbsp;Since opening at the end of March, School of Rock Rockville has seen a great turnout in enrollment. With programs starting at age 4 with no upper age limit, the possibilities are endless. Sign up for a free trial lesson and beat the back to school enrollment wave!
The ‘90s Rock show: Packed with a plethora of what are now known as ‘classic rock’ songs, the stylistic spectrum of this show is wide enough to excite any student rocker!&nbsp; Hard Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative and Indie encompass this decade of music that many parents grew up on! While some connect the era of ‘90s Rock to the Seattle-area Grunge scene with bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam, this show expands to also feature acts like Weezer, Counting Crows, The Cranberries, Green Day, and many more. This show will spark nostalgia for listeners and performers alike!
Adult Program: School of Rock's adult program is for people over 18 at any skill level. These students started working together in May and have put together an awesome show in a short period of time, despite various summer complications. This is their first&nbsp;ever show and they can't wait to share what they've been working on!

Local Event: School of Rock Showcase • Adult Students

School of Rock Showcase • Adult Students

School of Rock Showcase
Adult Students
School of Rock Rockville: Since opening at the end of March, School of Rock Rockville...

5:30pm • NO COVER!
<h2><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092328721132" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Chuck Underwood Trio</a></h2>
Byron McWilliams • Mark Lysher • Chuck Underwood
A collaborative musical endeavor between drummer Byron McWilliams, bassist Mark Lysher and guitarist Chuck Underwood. The trio’s main goal is to create reactionary improvised music across the complete musical spectrum. Although most of the group’s repertoire is from the jazz canon it is by no means limited to that genre, borrowing from folk, rock, blues, and avant-garde. With equal parts of finesse and energy, the trio creates an irresistible musical experience.

Local Event: The Chuck Underwood Trio

The Chuck Underwood Trio

 5:30pm  •  NO COVER!
The Chuck Underwood Trio
Byron McWilliams • Mark Lysher • Chuck Underwood
A collaborative musical...

9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bad-influence-band-tickets-1993340980532" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and at the door if still available
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://badinfluenceband.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">BAD INFLUENCE BAND</a></h1>
Bob Mallardi • Roger Edsall • Michael Tash • Joe Wells
Staying at the apex of the mid-Atlantic region's competitive blues and roots music scene for a career that spans three decades isn't easy. But that's what <a target="_blank" href="https://badinfluenceband.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">the Bad Influence Band</a> has done.. even while extending their reputation across the country thanks to wildly entertaining, high-energy performances, extensive airplay and three well-received albums.&nbsp;
Whether performing at a festival, on a stage at Kennedy Center or on Memphis' hallowed Beale Street, the four-piece group featuring guitarist Michael Tash, harmonica ace and singer Roger Edsall, bassist-vocalist Bob Mallardi and drummer Joe Wells are unabashed crowd pleasers thanks to their expert ensemble playing, strong melodies, addictive grooves, sly original songwriting and sheer intensity.
"The most important thing is that everybody has fun, the audience and us," explains bandleader Tash. "Whether we're playing an original song or a classic, we're going to put our hearts and souls into it in a way that people can hear, see and practically touch."
<a href="https://youtu.be/kBqM0Z_46U4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">YouTube • Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: Bad Influence Band

Bad Influence Band

9:00pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
BAD INFLUENCE BAND
Bob Mallardi • Roger Edsall •...

Veterans Plaza

​For Immediate Release							 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Jessica Mayorga
July 9, 2026 				 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 	<a href="mailto:jessica@theturnkeyagency.com">jessica@theturnkeyagency.com</a>
							202-549-4896

LOCAL, FREE COMMUNITY EVENT RETURNS TO CELEBRATE BLACK JOY&nbsp;
Hey Cousin Culture Fest to Feature Entertainment, Food, Crafts, Activities and More for all ages

(Silver Spring, Md)--The fourth annual The Hey Cousin Culture Fest returns to Veteran’s Plaza in Silver Spring for a full day of music, food, celebration, and joy. Taking place on Sunday, August 16 from 1-8 pm, this free event welcomes families and individuals of all ages. Hey Cousin Culture Fest is centered around celebrating Black Joy.&nbsp;

Hey Cousin has become a local tradition where community, arts, food, education, and culture come together for an unforgettable day. The event features a variety of activities, information from local nonprofits, entertainment by local performers, and products from local small businesses.

This event was born from the idea that bringing community together is everything. We must celebrate joy, culture, and unity. We’re thrilled to once again create a space where we highlight and showcase the beauty of Black culture,” said Hey Cousin Co-Founder Janae Johnson. “At the festival, in partnership with our vendors and performers, we’ll showcase, educate, and raise awareness of the great work happening in our communities and families every day.”

Vendors will be offering a large gamut of products anywhere from attire to food, beverage, and crafts. “Supporting local talent and businesses is so important and contributes towards fulfilling our mission as an event and organization,” said Johnson.

Space for vendors is still available. To learn more about availability, booth sizes, prices, and sponsorship options, please contact <a href="mailto:info@theturnkeyagency.com">info@theturnkeyagency.com</a> There are still opportunities available for artists to perform. For more information for prospective talent, please also contact info@theturnkeyagency.com

This event is offered at no cost to attendees. While tickets are not required, but encouraged for planning purposes. Please visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-hey-cousin-culture-fest-tickets-1986580366353?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-hey-cousin-culture-fest-tickets-1986580366353?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> to obtain tickets.
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About The Hey Cousin Culture Fest
Curated and launched by two impactful women in 2022, The Hey Cousin Culture Fest was developed to celebrate the Black diaspora through music, food, live performances, community participation and a variety of local businesses. This is a family-friendly event for all our “cousins!” At the festival, all will be entertained by performances from local and international artists and dance teams, as well as other acclaimed artists.&nbsp;

<table><tbody><tr><td><img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&amp;ik=2bf1d9d9e2&amp;attid=0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-f%3A1845649284247846641&amp;permmsgid=msg-f%3A1845649284247846641&amp;th=199d103ecf8bfef1&amp;view=fimg&amp;fur=ip&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ-onKfmBgEWV96mt7hMlw3rtIOFH-Ps5KkjE7LYAhRXHqa_owpTrbGuRvKc1D1fH_ascCYa5E2per-2PMQA5YtSy3VXIfuPC2yGq_Od9Oizsu0viPAWTuZKipw&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=ii_199d102f21501&amp;zw"></td><td> JESSICA MAYORGA CASTILLO
&nbsp;Co-Founder &amp; CEO
 <a href="mailto:jason@theturnkeyagency.com" target="_blank">jessica@theturnkeyagency.com</a>
&nbsp;202.549.4896
 <a href="https://www.theturnkeyagency.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.theturnkeyagency.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
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Local Event: Event Advisory: 4th Annual Hey Cousin Culture Fest returns to Silver Spring on August 16

Event Advisory: 4th Annual Hey Cousin Culture...

​For Immediate Release							       Jessica Mayorga
July 9, 2026 				                                  ...

Event Advisory: 4th Annual Hey Cousin Culture Fest returns to Silver Spring on August 16

Join us for the last open swim of the summer at Kids First Swim School Rockville! Admission is free with a school supply donation, making it the perfect way to have fun and give back to the community before the school year begins.

Local Event: Stay Cool For School at Kids First Swim School Rockville

Stay Cool For School at Kids First Swim School...

Join us for the last open swim of the summer at Kids First Swim School Rockville! Admission is free with a school supply...

Stay Cool For School at Kids First Swim School Rockville

Commas Food Hall

Kick off the new school year and wrap up the last day of Tax Free Shopping Week at Ellsworth Place with an afternoon of fun!
Get ready to kick off the new school year and wrap up the last day of Tax Free Shopping Week at Ellsworth Place with an afternoon of family fun at Commas Food Hall's Back to School Bash! Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the 3rd Floor of Ellsworth Place for an exciting community celebration filled with entertainment, giveaways, and great food.
Whether you're preparing for the first day of school or simply looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
What to Expect School supplies raffle and giveaways Delicious food from Commas Food Hall vendors Interactive games and family-friendly activities Live music and entertainment throughout the event Bring the whole family, connect with your community, and celebrate the start of a brand-new school year in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss your chance to win school supplies, enjoy amazing local food, and make lasting memories before the school bell rings!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Commas Food Hall, 3rd Floor, Ellsworth Place
 Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Gather your friends and family and join us for an unforgettable Back to School Bash!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157151/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Back to School Bash

Back to School Bash

Kick off the new school year and wrap up the last day of Tax Free Shopping Week at Ellsworth Place with an afternoon of...

6:00pm - $10 Cover
<h1><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061057428065" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Hula Monsters</a></h1>
<h4><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lkasdorf/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lynn Kasdorf</a> • <a href="https://garyfergusonmusic.com/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gary Ferguson</a> • <a href="https://wikitia.com/wiki/Mark_Noone" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mark Noone</a> • <a href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/moe-nelson/459276164" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Moe Nelson</a> • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ben.holmes.5074" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ben Holmes</a></h4>
Hawaiian swing, country Latin, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, Western swing and honky-tonk country.
<a href="https://bit.ly/3IiyoBV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: The Hula Monsters

The Hula Monsters

6:00pm  -  $10 Cover
The Hula Monsters
Lynn Kasdorf • Gary Ferguson • Mark Noone • Moe Nelson • Ben Holmes
Hawaiian swing,...

5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!
<h2>Dan Hovey</h2>
Dan's starting point as an acoustic performer is John Fahey. But over the four-plus years that he has been doing the Happy Hour, he has moved into a more open style including songwriters like Bob Dylan, Leon Russel, Mark Knopfler, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. Also, Dan is bringing in more of his originals, both instrumental and vocal.
<a href="https://bit.ly/3TR4Z8n" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a><a href="https://bit.ly/3TR4Z8n" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DanHoveyGuitarist" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dan's YouTube Channel</a>

Local Event: Dan Hovey

Dan Hovey

5:30pm - Happy Hour prices! • NO COVER!
Dan Hovey
Dan's starting point as an acoustic performer is John Fahey. But over the...

McLean School-Falls Road Campus (Lower School)

If you are concerned about your child’s reading ability, McLean School is pleased to offer an upcoming complimentary Acadience Reading Screening.
Extensive evidence shows that struggling readers who do not receive early intervention fall behind academically and it is harder for them to catch up in later grades.
This complimentary 30-minute session will provide actionable data using the Acadience Reading Screening, one of three universal reading screeners in the United States proven to reliably identify students who need immediate reading intervention.
<a href="https://calendly.com/mclean-readingscreenings/complimentary-reading-screening-saturday-aug-22?month=2026-08" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register Today To Reserve Your Spot</a>
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Hank Dietle’s has been a labor of love for fans of the county’s oldest licensed bar for many years, serving up cold beer and warm memories since the 1916 store reopened as Hank Dietle’s Tavern in 1950. As development pressures were wiping out history along the pike, longtime fan Tony Huniak took over in 1990 to keep our beloved bar going. When the Quarry House burned in 2015, Tony welcomed Rockabilly Saturday Night to a new venue on the pike, carving out space for dancing in a homey social setting that proved a perfect fit for fans of live roots &amp; retro music. After Hank Dietle’s suffered a devastating fire in February 2018, fans rallied again to save the irreplaceable roadhouse. Chantal “Kiti” Gartner set up a Go Fund Me website to help the out of work employees and teamed with Mark Segraves and others to organize a benefit concert to launch a reconstruction effort. Thanks to their tireless efforts and many fans who contributed, the roof was repaired, the porch rebuilt, critical electrical work done, and interior walls rebuilt. Building on their efforts, three devotees of the historic tavern, Tommy Bowes, Sarah Bonner, and Alan Kresse, along with Gina Cocco, Lisa White, and Tom Helf, teamed up to complete work on the interior, recreate our beloved “Hank Dietle’s Cold Beer” sign, and get the institution rolling again. All are long-time supporters of Maryland’s live music and dance scene—musicians, promoters and entrepreneurs dedicated to ensuring that Hank Dietle’s rides again.

Hank Dietle’s has been a labor of love for fans of the county’s oldest licensed bar for many years, serving up cold beer and warm memories since...

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Complimentary Reading Screening for Kindergarten to Grade 5 Students

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