Potomac Almanac

06/10/2026

📚 As the school year comes to a close, MCPS is here to help families get ready for what’s next.

Join us for the Annual Drive for Supplies from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Gaithersburg High School.

Families can receive free school supplies, books and more for students of all ages. Support will also include food boxes, assistance with SNAP and Free and Reduced-Price Meals, and information on summer programs and community resources.

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06/10/2026

Don’t miss Thursday’s Potomac Village Farmers Market, 3-6:30.

Berries, herbs, flowers…some of the small signs that summer has arrived. The market is filling with color — and this Thursday, with live music too.

SWing Set, a talented jazz and pop ensemble from B-CC High School, will bring the soundtrack while the Potomac Farmers Market brings the flavors.

June 11 • 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Potomac United Methodist Church, Falls and Democracy.

Fresh produce, familiar faces, and a soundtrack to match—summer, the Potomac way.

06/02/2026

Update your voter registration or register to vote today by visiting vote.md.gov/Register

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