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22Events this week
6Free things to do
75New spots
91New stories

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This week in Gaithersburg

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 22 events, day by day →

Maryland Psychic Fair

Sunday 9am · Frederick Event Center

Kids Night

Friday 5:30pm · My Gym Kentlands

Summer Concert Series: Capital Chill

Friday 6pm · The Square at Rockville · Free

Rockville Chess Club Rapid 4SS Tournament

Friday 7pm · Rockville United Methodist Church

The Let Go: Friday Night

Friday 8pm · Carderock Springs Swim and Tennis Club

New in Gaithersburg

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Snake Hill

Nightlife

Serious sausage, chill vibes: Snake Hill is a laid-back spot where the grill stays busy with close to 20 sausages char-broiled to order, from Italian and Natty Boh brats to rabbit rattlesnake and alligator, plus vegan picks, jumbo wings, a bourbon and whiskey lineup that means business, plus rotati…

snakehillbaltimore.com

Indochine Restaurant

Restaurants

Reliable pho fix: Small, unassuming, and family-run, Indochine Restaurant keeps it classic with crisp spring rolls, slurpable pho, and other Vietnamese comfort staples that actually taste like someone's grandma signed off on them.

indochinemd.com

Zoe’s Just Dezzerts

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet treats, big heart: Zoe’s Just Dezzerts is that chill bakery locals trade texts about, with scratch-made tarts, cupcakes, and other sweets alongside a solid coffee fix, all powered by an inclusive, autism-friendly team.

zoesdezzerts.com

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Most read in Gaithersburg

The five stories Gaithersburg readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Gina’s Cucina Siciliana Moves Closer to Opening in Kentlands - The MoCo Show

    Gina's Cucina Siciliana is moving closer to opening its doors at 640 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg's Kentlands.

    Full story at mocoshow.com

  2. Former Maryland Cidery Transformed Into New Fall Farm Experience - The MoCo Show

    Daphne Hill, a new fall destination on 30 acres in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve, opened its doors for the season on August 29.

    Full story at mocoshow.com

  3. Tempers rise at Gaithersburg community meeting as questions arise over police shooting

    A community meeting in Gaithersburg turned violent as attendees demanded that county officials provide answers to questions about a recent police shooting.

    Full story at thebanner.com

  4. Luedtke Says Gaithersburg Community Meeting “Failed to Meet Standards of Decency and Civility” - The MoCo Show

    Montgomery County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke has accused a community meeting at South Lake Elementary School in Gaithersburg, Maryland, of failing to meet standards of decency and civility.

    Full story at mocoshow.com

  5. Kitchen Social to Open First Maryland Location This Weekend - The MoCo Show

    Kitchen Social, a modern American restaurant founded in Ohio, is set to open its first Maryland location at Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg on August 30.

    Full story at mocoshow.com

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