THIS WEEKEND is serving a little bit of everything — culture, connection, and Caribbean flavor. From pool parties and networking mixers to family field days and Caribbean flag pride, the first taste of summer is here and there's no shortage of ways to start June off right. Scroll down and plan your weekend accordingly.

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In This Edition of CCDMV News

• News

• Events

• Tiny Tidbits

• Sponsor

• Business Spotlight

• Coming Soon

NEWS

• Celebrity Chef, 2 Doctors Open Caribbean Restaurant In Anne Arundel County

• Spirit Airlines to resume nonstop flights from Baltimore to Montego Bay

• Baltimore Washington One Carnival Festival returns for its 44th year

EVENTS | May 30 - Jun 5

• Friday, May 30, 2025 (2)

  • Short Pants Fete (Silver Spring)

  • Randevou Kreyol Networking Mixer (Silver Spring)

• Saturday, May 31, 2025 (9)

  • Caribbean Vibes Family Field Day (Tysons)

  • Guyana Independence Brunch & Fashion Show (Mt. Rainier)

  • Fish Fry - Saint Lucia Association of Metro DC (Lanham)

  • Dutty Wine Pool Party w/ Tony Matterhorn (Hampton)

  • Polo Shirt meets Short Short Shorts (TBA: Howard County)

  • Views and Vibes (NW DC)

  • Winin’ School Workshop (NW DC)

  • Soca for Summer Series (Baltimore)

  • Bashment | Full Charge Summer Kickoff (DC)

• Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 (7)

  • Wine on the Water (Baltimore)

  • 2nd Annual Caribbean Flag Ceremony (DC)

  • Dads & Grads Brunch (Baltimore)

  • Bahamas Carnival Send-Off (Virginia Beach)

  • Fete-ish Outdoor Soca Day Party (DC)

  • Blush the Sun Tan Edition (TBA)

  • The Pop Out: Summertime Edition (DC)

• Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025 (1)

  • St. James’ 3 Year Anniversary (NW DC)

• Thursday, Jun 5, 2025 (2)

  • Overdose Pon White Rum (Woodlawn)

  • MOCCA and MPD Community Engagement Series (DC)

TINY TIDBITS. BIG VIBES.

We drop a fun fact, a wild post, or a bit of culture each issue to keep you in the know and in good spirits.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

EVENTS | Coming Soon

EVENTS | Recurring/Weekly

• Every MONDAY (1)

  • BMORE - Island Tingz Caribbean Dance Fitness

• Every WEDNESDAY (1)

  • NW DC - Wine Down Wednesdays

• Every THURSDAY (2)

  • NW DC - Afrovibez Thursdays

  • BOWIE, MD - Thursday Vibez

• Every FRIDAY (11)

  • WHEATON, MD - One Love Happy Hour & Dance Party

  • NW DC - Fridays at Park

  • BMORE - Soca Fridays (2nd & 4th @ Caribbean Dynasty)

  • NORFOLK, VA - Caribbean Karaoke

  • GAITHERSBURG, MD - Dolly Link Up

  • NW DC - Seta Oasis

  • SILVER SPRING, MD - Allure Fridays

  • NW DC - Next Level Fridays

  • MD - I Love Fridays

  • NW DC - International Fridays

  • NW DC - Reggae Nights (Bukom)

• Every SATURDAY (7)

  • GLEN BURNIE, MD - Afro Caribbean Brunch Party

  • SE DC - Bammy’s Brunch (Saturday)

  • ODENTON, MD - Caribbean Night Dance Party

  • NW DC - Afro-Caribbean Saturdays (Abigail)

  • SILVER SPRING, MD - Citizens & Culture Saturdays

  • NW DC - Saturdays at Park

  • NW DC - Afro-Caribbean Saturdays @ Gazuza

• Every SUNDAY (8)

  • SE DC - Bammy’s Brunch (Sunday)

  • NW DC - Decades Sundays 

  • GLEN BURNIE, MD - Beginner Kizomba Classes

  • BMORE - Island Tingz Caribbean Dance Fitness

  • BMORE - St. Mary’s Game Night

  • NW DC - Soca on Sundays @ Gazuza

  • ARLINGTON, VA - Darna Sundays

  • LAUREL, MD - Rum Punch Sundays

REMINDER: We try to only include accurate information, but things can change. Everything included in the newsletter is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time the newsletter is sent out.

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REMINDER: We try to only include accurate information, but sometimes things can change. Everything included in the newsletter is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time the newsletter is sent out.