🖼️ Potomac art, global lens. Larry’s List just profiled Babatunde Olufon’s Fonb Collection that’s built around African art, its diaspora, and a “curiosity + stewardship” approach. Read the profile [Larry’s List]

🎙️ Bullis hits record. The school launched its first Bullis Voices podcast, with host Mark Riffee and his podcast-perfect voice taking listeners behind the scenes with educators. Episode 1 features Lower School leader Dr. Katy Smullen. Listen here

🎠 Glen Echo’s turning point, on film. This one-time MLK Day virtual screening of Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round revisits the park’s civil-rights turning point with a live filmmaker Q&A. Reserve your stream

🎨 Steve & Kate’s camp is back at St. Andrews. Registration is open for the local camp with kid-driven days built around art, coding, sports, and makerspace-style projects on campus. Lock in your spot

⚡ Lower bills, fewer flames. Montgomery County’s Electrify MC sign-ups are open offering up to $2,500 toward switching your heat, water heater, stove, or dryer to electric. Check details & eligibility

🏟️ RFK’s next chapter gets renderings. The Commanders unveiled initial stadium renderings with a sculpted translucent roof and a colonnaded façade as plans move forward to replace the old RFK site. See the designs

Here’s the truth: most people never cook scallops at home because they’re afraid to “waste” expensive seafood learning.

This weekend, The Market at River Falls removes the risk.

Jumbo Sea Scallops and Sweet Bay Scallops are dry-packed, sweet, and 33% off.

One hot pan, a little butter, and you’ve just turned a regular night into the best meal of your week.

See how easy it can be

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Anime Otapia | Fri-Sun @ Montgomery County Conference Center
A three-day anime takeover in North Bethesda with cosplay showdowns, Japanese creators, artist alley treasure hunts, and anisong concerts under one roof. Tickets in link 🎌

Winter Waterfowl at Gunners Lake | 2:30pm @ Gunners Lake Trailhead
Park’s closed Friday, so meet off-site for a 1.3-mile paved loop with a volunteer ranger, scanning Gunners Lake for buffleheads, mergansers, and widgeons. Binoculars strongly recommended 🦆

(Almost) Dry January Happy Hour | 4:30–6:30pm @ Jurisdiction Clothing
Sip Wölffer Estate tastings from classic to low and no-alcohol while browsing Jurisdiction’s polished pieces. Drop-in’s welcome 🍷

Porsche Club of America Brunch | 11am–1pm @ Irish Inn At Glen Echo
PCA Potomac regulars swap horsepower gossip over Irish brunch each third Saturday, then treat the parking lot like a mini-concours. 🏎️

Say It Loud! MLK Day | 12–7pm @ BlackRock Center for the Arts
BlackRock’s MLK Day fête pairs civil-rights films with live sets, DJ spins, a vinyl record fair, and artisans making the celebration feel equal parts meaningful and fun. RSVP in link 🗣️

Best of Potomac Awards Party | 6–9pm @ Cogir of Potomac
Dress up for Potomac’s own awards-night-meets-neighborhood-salon: vendors, tastings, music, and mingling, with proceeds supporting the Red Cross and Salvation Army. Tickets in link 🥂

4th Annual Bagel Marathon | 5:30–9:30am @ Starts a Shady Grove Metro
Start pre-dawn at Shady Grove, choose 50K or half, and chase aid stations across six Bethesda Bagels, including Cabin John Village. Eating bagels along the way is optional. Register in link 🥯

All About Beavers | 1:30pm @ Seneca Creek State Park Park Office
Meet Maryland’s comeback kid with buckteeth: learn how beavers rebuild wetlands, curb wildfire risk, and an optional hike to a lodge on Clopper Lake. 🦫

Neo is a 10-year-old, small American Bully Pocket mix with a blue coat and a big, happy smile.

He’s easygoing, affectionate, and loves being close to his people.

Neo is happiest hanging out, watching what’s going on, and soaking up attention at his own pace.

If you’re ready to meet him, visit the Montgomery County Humane Society and set up a meet-and-greet.

^{*Dates & times subject to change based on weather and/or venues making your life more difficult}

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-Potomac Loop Team