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May 17, 2026
HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
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Smithsonian Castle Temporary Reopening
DRESSING ABSENCES: THE TEXTILE JOURNEY OF PEDRO PÁRAMO

….and much, much more! Visit the links below to find something exciting happening this week in the Nations’ Capital and greater DMV

COMING SOON!

The Home Rule Music Festival is a free, community-centered celebration of Washington, D.C.’s rich musical history, cultural legacy, and creative future. Now entering its fifth year, the festival brings together legendary artists, emerging voices, youth musicians, and thousands of residents for vibrant days rooted in music, place, and pride.

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COMING SOON - COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Community Connections brings you closer to the stories that matter most—grassroots issues, neighborhood voices, and community-driven solutions shaping cities and towns across the country. Rooted in The DC Voice’s mission of changing narratives and writing our own, this section highlights on-the-ground reporting from local journalists and residents, focusing on everything from housing and education to public safety and economic opportunity. By amplifying voices too often overlooked and reframing the stories that define our communities, Community Connections aims to inform, empower, and strengthen the ties that bind us all.

LIVE WITH BRANSON BROOKS - RETURNING SOON!
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THE DC VOICE BOOK CLUB / BOOK STORE EVENTS THIS WEEK