JUNE MIGHT be wrapping up, but Caribbean-American Heritage Month is going out with a bang! This week’s lineup has it all—cultural festivals, high-energy dance parties, fitness classes, faith services, and live performances. Whether you’re repping your flag at a rooftop fete or vibing at a community cookout, there’s something for everyone to feel connected and celebrated. Here’s what’s happening in your area.

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In This Edition of CCDMV News

• News

• Events

• Tiny Tidbits

• Sponsor

• Business Spotlight

• Recurring Events

NEWS

• New nonstop flight: BWI to Anguilla this winter

• Beloved Caribbean-Inspired Restaurant, Bahama Breeze, To Permanently Shut Down All Locations

EVENTS | Jun 27 - Jul 03

• Friday, Jun 27, 2025 (7)

  • 2025 VIADC All-White Party (Gambrills)

  • Randevou Kreyòl Networking Mixer (Silver Spring)

  • “We De Ya” V (NW DC)

  • T.O.C. Presents IGNITE (VA Beach)

  • Play & Pull-up Bingo Dancehall Karaoke (Halethorpe)

  • One Pulse - Dancehall, Amapiano, Soca & Afrobeats (NW DC)

  • Fete-Ish Soca Rooftop Night Party (Silver Spring)

• Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 (9)

  • Stone Love - Bring Back the Love Summer Invasion (Jessup)

  • Reggae & Rum at the Point in Fells (Baltimore)

  • MLK Library: Caribbean-American Heritage Month Festival (NW DC)

  • Reggae Dancehall Rebirth (Brandywine)

  • Garden of Eaton - Caribbean Day Party (NW DC)

  • Howard County Caribbean-American Heritage Celebration - Color Burst (Columbia)

  • Rum & Reggae Fest (Montclair)

  • “Kes” Live in Batlimore (Baltimore)

  • Kompa Night RVA Nou La (Richmond)

• Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 (12)

  • Backyard Lime (Gwynn Oak)

  • Caribbean American Interfaith Service (NW DC)

  • Family & Friends Day “Caribbean Style” (VA Beach)

  • AHP Picnic in the Park Fundraiser (Colesville)

  • Secret Garden Weekend Winefest (Westminster)

  • William “Roggie” Rogers VI Picnic (Fort Belvoir)

  • Bingo, Brunch & Booze (Baltimore)

  • Colours…The Reunion (TBA)

  • The Appreciation Fete (Jessup)

  • Yaad Ting Outdoor Day Party (NE DC)

  • Strictly 90s Day Party (Portsmouth)

  • Island Vybz Flag Party (Laurel)

• Monday, Jun 30, 2025 (1)

  • Caribbean Takeover Fitness Party (Bowie)

• Tuesday, Jul 01, 2025 (1)

  • Steel Pulse - 50th Anniversary Tour (VA Beach)

• Thursday, Jul 03, 2025 (5)

  • Summer Indulgence: Beachwear Edition (Hyattsville)

  • The Baddest Independence Day Party (Woodlawn)

  • Heelloooo DC… (NW DC)

  • Passa Passa DMV (NW DC)

  • One House Independence Day Edition (Silver Spring)

  • H2O The Wettest Pool Party (Private Venue - MD)

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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

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