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Montgomery County, MD
29Events this week
3Free things to do
93New spots
91New stories

● Checked Sunday, November 1, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Montgomery County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 29 events, day by day →

FroZone Mondays - 20% OFF FROZEN PRODUCTS

Monday 8am · DogiZone

Free Intro Lesson

Monday 7pm · Olney · Free

Open Mic Blues Jam Hosted by The Hell Hounds

Tuesday 6:30pm · Takoma Park

NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETING

Wednesday 7pm · BlackRock Center for the Arts

Wednesdays

Wednesday 7pm · World of Beer

New in Montgomery County

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

Glenstone

Arts & Culture

Art, architecture, nature: Glenstone blends art, serene architecture, and outdoor sculpture into a contemplative experience that feels like a reset for your brain.

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Grape Escape Kentlands

Nightlife

Sip and settle in: Grape Escape Kentlands is the neighborhood spot where wine geeks and beer lovers actually hang out together, with 24 taps, a cozy lounge and patio, plus regular live music, trivia and open mics.

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Style Plus Salon LLC

Beauty

Fresh hair energy: Whether you’re overdue for braids, eyeing extensions, dreaming up wedding hair, or ready to switch it up with wig styling, Style Plus Salon LLC has you covered as a Black hair salon.

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Montgomery County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Montgomery County’s best →

Most read in Montgomery County

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

  1. From Bethesda Magazine: Plan now for holiday happenings, Veterans Day ceremonies and films at a firehouse

    The Washington D.C. Temple in Kensington hosts an annual event with over 500,000 Christmas lights in its visitors center.

    Full story at bethesdamagazine.com ↗

  2. Maryland Dim Sum Guide Highlights Seven Restaurants Across The State - The MoCo Show

    Maryland food creator Nomtastic Kim has shared a guide to seven dim sum spots across the state, with four of the featured restaurants located in Montgomery County.

    Full story at mocoshow.com ↗

  3. Montgomery County school leaders silent on sudden leave for Northwest High School principal

    Scott Smith, the principal of Northwest High School in Montgomery County, has been placed on administrative leave amid an internal investigation.

    Full story at fox5dc.com ↗

  4. Crab cakes, boba and sushi: 13 new Montgomery County restaurants to check out

    The last few months have seen a surge in new restaurants in Montgomery County, including a Thai spot, a TikTok-viral bagel shop, and an indulgent Wagyu hot pot restaurant.

    Full story at thebanner.com ↗

  5. ‘We are embarrassed’: Acting MCPD Chief Francke reflects on inspector general’s findings

    Acting Montgomery County Police Chief Darren Francke is addressing issues highlighted in an Office of Inspector General report that led to the resignation of Chief Marc Yamada.

    Full story at bethesdamagazine.com ↗

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