Good morning, yogis!
While you're debating whether this weekend calls for wandering the trails or settling into plush theater seats (spoiler alert: we're voting for both), we've got your artistic agenda covered: a brand-new yoga studio has opened in our community, weekend events and live music abound for all to enjoy, plus an updated Playbill featuring shows closing soon and fresh productions just taking the stage.
Special thanks to everyone sharing feedback and suggestions—your insights are what make the Loop better with each edition, and we're genuinely grateful for this community of readers who care about keeping Potomac vibrant.
Pour that morning coffee and let's dive in…
THE LOCAL LOWDOWN
Potomac Gets Its Namaste Game On

YogaSix
The wait is finally over! YogaSix officially opens its doors and starts classes in Cabin John Village tomorrow - bringing the boutique yoga chain's signature six-class format to our corner of Montgomery County.
While the studio rolls out its "SIX-TUATED" founding member perks (25% off forever, because good puns and good deals go hand in hand), local yogis can stop the trek elsewhere for their heated flow fix.
From beginner-friendly Y6 101 to the sweat-inducing Y6 Hot classes, the studio promises that "energizing, empowering, and fun" trifecta that Potomac families - and Hugh Grant - need whether you're squeezing in a quick session between errands or seeking zen after another long board meeting.
Stay Looped In
⛳ Potomac native Ford Martin tied for 10th place at the U.S. Adaptive Open at Woodmont Country Club this week with rounds of 77-72-70. Well done, Ford!
🍫 After 16 years in Silver Spring and escaping the Purple Line construction chaos that made their storefront practically invisible, Velatis Caramels - the 159-year-old confectionery that survived the Civil War - has finally found its sweet spot at The Shoppes of Bethesda where we can once again indulge in handcrafted caramels, truffles, and chocolates. (Bethesda Magazine)
🦹 Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection just dropped a new podcast episode featuring an FBI agent who reveals how cryptocurrency scammers manipulate victims highlighting "Operation Level Up"—the FBI initiative that has saved over 4,300 people and $285 million by calling victims mid-scam to warn them they're being conned.
🥃 Potomac Place’s Liquor and Wine store received its Highly Allocated Products allocation for July - be sure to get there at 10am tomorrow to get the first picks from their list below before they go!
3x Corazon Reposado Weller C.Y.P.B. Expresiones (750ml)
6x Old Fitzgerald Bottle-in-Bond (750ml)
6x Booker’s 2025-01 ‘Barry Batch’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
12x Eagle Rare 10YR Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
12x Penelope Cigar Sessions Whiskey (750ml)
18x Nikka Whisky From The Barrel (750ml)
24x Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
48x Evan Williams Single Barrel (750ml)
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
Friday, 7/11
Full Moon Fridays Hike & Campfire. 6:30-8pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
A half-mile moonlit hike on natural surface trail followed by campfire time where you can roast your own provisions or enjoy provided marshmallows before returning to climate-controlled homes and Egyptian cotton sheets. Ages 5+, $8/person, register in link. 🥾
Parents Night Out. 6-9pm @ Cabin John Village
Kids enjoy three hours of supervised playtime and pizza so parents can enjoy an uninterrupted conversation over dinner at one of the nearby restaurants. Drop kids at My Gym and you’re FREE. 😘
Kate Myers: Salty. 7pm @ Politics & Prose - Conn Ave
Local Annapolis author discusses her latest beach read about two estranged sisters who come together on a yacht to take down the man that destroyed their childhood home with mysterious, sometimes deadly happenings developing around them. First come, first serve seating. ⛵
Movies on the Green: Parent Trap. 7-10pm @ Cabin John Village
Free family-friendly movie on the Village Green featuring the classic tale of separated twins reuniting their parents. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and all the kids, movie begins at sunset. 👨👩👧👦
Saturday, 7/12
Charles Warren Paintings. July 12-13 @ Yellow Barn Gallery, Glen Echo Park
A. Charles Warren paints daily, creating oil paintings that depict fields and marshes near his rural home and beachside cottage, often placing figure studies in unexpected contexts-think pastoral landscapes meeting mythological goddesses. Gallery Hours: Saturday 12-8pm, Sunday 12-5pm, Artist Reception Saturday 6-8pm 🖌
Invasive Species Removal. 10am-12pm @ Great Falls Tavern Visitors Center
Volunteers needed to assist in removing invasive species that prevent the growth of important native plants—a chance to channel your inner Marie Kondo on Mother Nature's behalf as Japanese barberry definitely does not spark joy. Sign up in link, bring water, and dress for the weather🚶♀
Tony Music: “Color the World with Music”. 11:00-11:45am @ Potomac Library
An original music program for little ones that incorporates mindfulness, music, and movement featuring a variety of instruments to explore what colors we see through music. Free in-person event 🧒
Gallery Talk: Soaring (Narsha). 1-2pm @ Katzen Arts Center
The curator and featured artists will lead an intimate one-hour discussion about this landmark exhibition celebrating 50 years of Korean-American artistic achievement and cultural resilience. Free in-person event. 🎨
“Through the Looking Glass” Photography Exhibition & Reception. 4-6pm @ Gallery B
Creative Platform, a group of ten independent Metropolitan DC photographers, uses the lens as the glass through which they view our world to create reflected, altered or literal visions that would make Lewis Carroll proud. Gallery runs from July 10 - Aug 3. 📸
Sunday, 7/13
Shopping is My Cardio - Salsa with Sylvia. 10-11am @ Westfield Montgomery Mall
This month's free fitness class is a Salsa Intro where instructor Sylvia provides an hour of fun Latin dancing followed by free express facials at Macy's and other retail deals to burn through calories and your credit limit. RSVP in the link and meet on Level 1 in front of Lilly Pulitzer. 💃
Soulshine Summer Festival 2025. 10:30am-5pm @ YoShow Place
Step into a portal of joy, transformation, and radiant soul connection featuring workshops on everything from Lion's Gate alchemy to herbal healing and animal communication—a Coachella for the local chakra-aligned crowd. $20 tickets in link. ☺
On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports. 5pm @ Politics & Prose - Conn Ave
Award-winning USA Today columnist Christine Brennan discusses her new book about Caitlin Clark and the revolution in women's sports offering behind-the-scenes details about the basketball phenom who's drawing Tiger Woods-level attention to women's basketball. First-come, first-served seating but virtual livesteam available 🏀

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What type of events do you want to see more of in the Loop?
- Book Talks, like from Politics & Prose
- Online Educational Opportunities, like from Rockville Science Tuesdays
- County Government meetings for public input
- Dance classes, like from Glen Echo Park
- Bigger cultural events in DC, like the Embassy Chef Challenge
- Outdoor movie screenings
- Kids (young and old) events in local parks
- Public meetings at the Potomac Library
🎭 The Latest Potomac Playbill ✨
The theatrical landscape is shifting beautifully this week—catch final weekend performances for shows closing soon while four compelling new productions take the stage across our favorite venues. From intimate comedies to grand spectacles, plus a beloved theater's grand reopening after major renovations, summer's cultural calendar is hitting its stride. Check the updated Playbill to plan for your next shows.
🎷 LIVE & LOCAL-ISH MUSIC 🎸
Friday, 7/11
Windridge Vineyards | Sandra Dean | Soulful Rock | 5-8pm
The Crossvines | Live Music | 5-8pm
Hank Dietle’s Tavern | Poor Ellen Smith Band | Americana | 5:30-7:30pm
Falls Road Golf Course | Dovetail Joints | 6-8pm
Woodmont Triangle | TNT-Lindwood Taylor & Michael Tash Band | 6pm
The Square @ Rockville | SoulTET | R&B | 6-9pm
Rio Lakefront Boardwalk Stage | Quantum Leap | 80’s | 6-9pm
Old Anglers Inn | Crackinbush | Rock | 7-10pm
Whelans | Tom Blood | 7-10pm
Java-Nation Rockville | The Grasso Brothers | Reggae Pop | 7-9:30pm
Hank Dietle’s Tavern | Goldbug Revival | Americana | 9pm-close
Saturday, 7/12
Hank Dietle’s Tavern | Jen & Scott Smith of Naked Blue | Americana/Rock | 2-4pm
Old Anglers Inn | Jeff Herbert | Folk | 2-5pm
The Crossvines | Live Music | 5-8pm
Grove Bar & Grille | Calvin Thomas | Electro/Indie Pop | 5-8pm
Hank Dietle’s Tavern | Holy Mose! Tribute to Mose Allison | 5-7:30pm
Old Anglers Inn | LoLo & the Flint Hill Hustle | Americana | 6-9pm
Java-Nation Rockville | Sammy Krimstein | 7-9:30pm
Brews & Barrels | Emily & Jorge | 7-10pm
Hank Dietle’s Tavern | The Hard-Core Troubadours | Rock/Country/Surf | 9-close
Caddies on Cordell | Mad Decent | Party Rock | 9:30pm-close
Sunday, 7/13
Hank Dietle’s Tavern | Beast from the East | Funk/Rock/Fusion | 2-4pm
Clear Skies Meadery | Mike Rocke | Acoustic | 2-5pm
Old Anglers Inn | Jeff Herbert & E.B. Brooks | Folk | 3-6pm
The Irish Inn | Brooks Tegler & Friends | 4:30-7:30pm
Hank Dietle’s Tavern | John Previti, Danny Knicely, Baakari Wilder | 6-9pm
Thanks for reading!
Now go share this with that neighbor who doesn’t know Potomac used to be called “Offutts Crossroads”.
-Potomac Loop Team