This Friday, Potomackers can enjoy an evening of local live music with real impact.

The GratefulGiving Concert, a community-hosted fundraiser created by Shulman Rogers & friends, will benefit the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). With the hosts covering the venue and refreshment costs, every dollar from ticket sales and donations will go directly to OAR.

Founded in 2001 by parents and grandparents, OAR focuses on applied autism research and projects that provide practical solutions to everyday challenges. Over the past two decades, OAR has invested more than $5.3 million in new autism research, awarded $1.9 million in scholarships to autistic students, and published the widely used Life Journey Through Autism guides for families, educators, and caregivers.

The concert takes place at Old Angler’s Inn this Friday, Sept 26, beginning with a 6:30 p.m. happy hour that includes two complimentary drinks, followed by a 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. set from Grateful Village, a professional Grateful Dead tribute band.

Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door, with attendance limited to 150 guests.

🎶 Secure your tickets today and be part of a night where every note supports autism research

🎃 Butler’s Orchard’s Pumpkin Festival is back, every Weds-Sun until Nov 2 with hayrides, mazes, live music, and pick-your-own pumpkins. Weekends can sell out fast so get tickets now

🧘 Club Pilates has opened in Cabin John Village, with reformer-based classes from cardio sculpt to teen programs and your first intro class is free. Book a class

🍽️ Ayşe Meze Lounge is now open in Rockville’s King Farm, serving Turkish-Greek-Italian tapas, brick-oven pizza, and cocktails with a dog-friendly patio and live music coming soon. Check out their menu

👻 Halloween Eye Spy Trains return to Cabin John Regional Park weekends in October, with spooky scavenger hunts and themed stations like Trainsylvania. Advance tickets recommended since onsite availability is limited. Get tickets

Model Your Look | 10am-6pm @ Apricot Lane Potomac
Get a personal styling session with owner-stylist Dana for three standout looks + model them in an Instagram photo shoot to get 10% off. Message in Instagram to reserve 👗

Book Signing & Talk: Learning Environment | 7-8pm @ Wonderland Books
Step inside (and outside) the NYC science classroom with educator Jared Fox, sharing stories and strategies that turn learning into hands-on adventure. 📘

Open House | 3-8pm @ Potomac Skin Care
Sip champagne while meeting the Dr. Jovy Eusebio, her staff, and pharma execs to learn about their new FDA approved skincare treatment along with raffles and free swag bags for first 30 guests. ✨

Montgomery College Youth Programs | 4:30-6:30pm @ Potomac Library
Learn about year-round youth classes and camps plus SAT/ACT prep options from Montgomery College reps. Drop in for details and Q&A. 🎓

Careers with Animals | 5-6pm @ Potomac Library
Meet live animal ambassadors while exploring career paths in biology, wildlife, and environmental science with Echoes of Nature. Ages 12+; register in link. 🐾

Adaptive Paddling Program | 5-7pm @ Seneca Landing Boat Ramp
An accessible evening on the water with adaptive kayaks: featuring transfer benches, outriggers, and supportive seating. Guided by trained staff for a safe, fun paddle. Free, ages 16+, register in link. 🚣

History Hour: Yarrow Mamout & His Family | 6-7pm @ Josiah Henson Museum & Park
Author Jim Johnston shares the extraordinary journey of Yarrow Mamout, enslaved for 40 years before building wealth and legacy in Georgetown. Ages 12+, tickets in link 📖

Pressed Flower Frame Workshop | 12-7pm @ Dov & Company
Design your own botanical frame with pressed florals in this guided workshop. Materials provided, beauty guaranteed. Tickets for 3 separate sessions in link 🌼

Nature Journaling: Wildflower Wonder | 5-6:30pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Join a naturalist-led walk to observe September wildflowers and journal to your sketchpad to blends art and science. Free, ages 16+, register in link. 🌸

TGIF Hike | 5:30pm @ Seneca Creek State Park
Unwind with a friendly Friday trail crew, earn stickers through the free Frequent Hiker Club and log miles toward your next ten-hike badge. Walk-ups welcome. 🥾

Churchill Alumni Homecoming Cookout | 5:30pm @ Churchill Highschool
Alumni and families gather by the track for free burgers, dogs, and drinks before kickoff, then cheer the Dawgs under Friday night lights. 🏈

Foodie Fridays: Composting & Waste Recovery | 6:30-8:30pm @ Josiah Henson Museum & Park
Learn how Compost Crew turns food waste into farm fuel, part of a dinner-and-drinks speaker series on Montgomery’s food system. Tickets in link ♻️

National Public Lands Day Photo Walk | 7-9am @ Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
Capture kayakers, waterfalls, and herons on a two-mile sunrise hike with the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup group. Free entry; bring water, tripod, and comfy shoes. 📸

Rocktobierfest | 11am–5pm @ Rockville Town Center
Join nearly 8,000 beer lovers for Rockville’s signature Oktoberfest, with German brews from 11 local breweries, bratwurst, artisan shopping, kids’ activities, and two stages of Bavarian and rock music. 🎺

International Food Festival | 12-3pm @ Islamic Community Center of Potomac (ICCP)
Taste global flavors, connect with neighbors, and savor community spirit at ICCP’s annual food fest. 🍴

Sip & Sculpt | 3:30-5:30pm @ RTR Pilates Potomac Studio
Power through a 50-minute reformer class, then enjoy Purée Juice Bar tastings and enter to win a class pack or juice cleanse. Sign up via FB page. 🥤

Brunch + Burn Yoga Flow | 9-11am @ Pinstripes Bethesda
Flow through a 45-minute YogaSix Potomac session, then refuel with brunch and a mimosa, plus a $250 giveaway. Bring mat, towel, and water; register in link. 🧘

Children’s Confidence Seminar: Breaking Boards | 12-1pm @ East West Tae Kwon Do
Kids smash boards while learning how Tae Kwon Do fuels confidence, focus, and resilience - a family-friendly photo-op with plenty of power kicks. Free and open to all 🥋

Maximum Magic Live | 7pm @ Give a Hoot Comedy Club
Family-friendly sorcery collides with stand-up spirit as sleight-of-hand master Allen Cleveland and enigmatic mind-bender Bastin conjure fire, laughter, and impossible illusions. Tickets in link 🎩

Please share the Loop with your neighbor who claps on the wrong beat at every concert.

-Potomac Loop Team