Potomac Almanac

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

Strathmore SUMMER 2026

STARS AT THE MUSIC CENTER
Andrew Bird with National Philharmonic (June 3 & 4): Grammy-nominated violinist presents full orchestral performance celebrating 20th anniversary of The Mysterious Production of Eggs.
Cécile McLorin Salvant (June 11): Three-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist blends folk and Baroque styles.
Patton Oswalt Live! (June 20): Emmy- and Grammy-winning comedian delivers sharp pop-cultural commentary and observational humor.
Straight No Chaser (June 23): Chart-topping a ca****la group brings powerhouse vocals and humor to a high-energy "Beach Bash" show.
Jesse & Joy (June 24): Six-time Latin Grammy-winning brother-and-sister duo blends Latin pop with folk and acoustic sounds.
Chris Botti (June 26): Grammy-winning trumpeter performs a lush jazz-pop set with an all-star band.
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers (July 22): Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and pianist presents a rock and roots set of hits and new music.
Ledisi: For Dinah (Aug. 21 & Aug. 22): Grammy-award winning vocalist shines a light on the legacy of jazz icon Dinah Washington.

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Kanysha (June 10, 17 & 24): Singer-songwriter delivers high-energy R&B, funk, and soul, including a debut album release performance.

BLOOM AT GOOD HOPE CONCERTS
Christylez Bacon & Friends (June 13): Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist blends beatboxing and global music traditions.

MANSION GALLERIES
“Intersections” Exhibition (until June 10): Artists Breanna Cee Martins and Steven Luu explore ancestral memory and trauma.

LIVE FROM THE LAWN
Strutman Lane (July 1): Eight-piece D.C. band blends funk and pop.
Maruja Limón (July 8): All-female sextet presents flamenco-pop with Latin grooves.
Striking Matches (July 15): Americana guitar duo melds country, blues, and rock.
Damn Tall Buildings (July 22): Folk-bluegrass trio pairs soulful songs and harmonies.
Marcella Simien (Aug. 1): Creole singer fuses soul, jazz, and American roots music.
Shayna Steele (Aug. 5): Soulful vocalist reinterprets mid-century L.A. jazz and blues.
UkeFest Finale (Aug. 12): All-star ukulele concert features community strum-along.

COOL CONCERTS FOR KIDS
Larry & Joe (July 9): Duo brings together Venezuelan and Appalachian folk.
Wendy & DB (July 16): Grammy-nominated kids’ music duo brings blues and rock.
Big Bang Boom (July 23): Children’s rock trio mixes rock, hip-hop, and country.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

FINAL & LAST VOLUNTEERS MEETING
Please join us as we prepare for an unforgettable Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival!
Action Items & Important Updates: • Volunteer shirt distribution (you must attend the meeting to receive your shirt) • Meal ticket distribution and instructions • Behind-the-scenes festival details • Final Juneteenth updates • Questions & answers session
Your presence matters as we come together to make this celebration impactful, organized, and successful for our community.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨

We’ve officially run out of carriers. So, that means something as simple as a box is standing between a pet and their new home.

Every day, we have adopters who come in and didn’t plan on falling in love… but do. And when the time comes for them to take home their new family member, the only thing holding them back is not having a carrier.

If you have a carrier to spare, you can make an immediate impact.

We’re looking for:
• Hard shell carriers that are clean and in good condition
• Around 24 inches long
• Two-door or top-loading carriers preferred
• If they're cardboard or soft-sided carriers, it has to be NEW
• Suitable for pets up to 15 lbs.

Donations can be brought to 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD during our open hours. If we're closed, feel free to leave the items outside the door. Thank you, we appreciate any and every donation that comes our way!