February 18, 2026 |  | 📰 Victim Identified in Cogir Homicide | | Good morning, Potomacker. In today's Potomac Loop, - Updates on the death at Cogir - 24th Annual Women's Health Symposium - Songwriters Association of Washington Showcase at Hank Dietle's Let's Loop. | | | 🚨 Cogir Homicide Victim Identified Victim in Potomac senior living homicide identified as 87-year-old attorney Robert Fuller Jr., a descendant of Chief Justice Melville Fuller. The author and philanthropist was killed at Cogir Senior Living. Police are seeking tips. Read the latest [WTOP] | | 🌸 MoCo kicks off spring sign-ups. Montgomery County Parks and Montgomery Country Recreation both opened spring registration today, with hundreds of programs to entertain and educate. Browse all the programs here | | 🚧 Big pipe fix crawls toward November finish. After installing a steel gate this week, DC Water can finally see the damage to our sewer pipe. The 4-6 week emergency patch comes first, then 9-10 months of rehab work on 2,700 feet of pipe. Details on the latest timeline | | 🧦 Teen board warms hearts with sock drive. The Potomac Library's Teen Advisory Board is collecting new socks for Bethesda Cares until February 28th. Drop off your donation at the library. | | 🦋 Tropical butterflies take over Brookside Gardens. Step into a living kaleidoscope as hundreds of butterflies flutter through the conservatory's tropical paradise, featuring exotic species from Central and South America. Tickets are now on sale | | 🍽️ Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week starts tomorrow. Over 30 restaurants slash prices February 19 through March 1 with $10, $20, and $35 meal deals from Mon Ami Gabi's French classics to Planta's plant perfection, now's your chance to finally try that spot you've been eyeing. See all the participants |
| | | Potomac’s Neighbors Chose Their Favorite Wellness Studio |  | Pure Barre Potomac was voted Best Wellness Facility in the 2025 Best of Potomac awards, chosen by the same neighbors you see at school pickup and Saturday morning grocery runs. | Not a national ranking. Not an algorithm. | Just the people who live here, picking the place that actually works for them. | See why Potomac voted Pure Barre its favorite. Your first class is complimentary. | *This section is sponsored by a friend of the Loop |
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| | | | Support the Loop by mentioning it when you attend. | | 2026 Business & Community Expo 9am-12pm · Lakewood County Club Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce connects local entrepreneurs with residents through vendor booths showcasing everything from tech startups to family-owned restaurants. | 24th Annual Women's Health Symposium 1pm · Virtual Johns Hopkins' Dr. Tina Zhang and American Heart Association board member Dr. Yolandra Hancock cut through social media noise to deliver straight talk on women's cardiovascular health from pregnancy through menopause. Register in link | Free Workshop: The Art of Entertainment 7:30pm · The Mansion at Strathmore Trumpeter Cyrus Mackey teaches performers how to connect with audiences beyond technical skills, covering microphone confidence, smooth transitions, and compelling setlists that turn concerts into experiences. |
| | | | Salsa & Bachata y Más! 7:30pm · Ballroom Back Room, Glen Echo Park Glen Echo Park launches new Latin dance series. Learn salsa and bachata fundamentals in 45-minute beginner-friendly lessons, then practice your moves to DJ-spun Latin beats until midnight. |
| | STEM Preschool Potomac Open House 9:30am-12pm · STEM Preschool Potomac Tour the creative learning spaces at this Cabin John preschool, meet teachers, and watch kids tackle Spanish lessons and hands-on STEM activities. | Porsche Club of America's Brunch 11am-1pm · Irish Inn At Glen Echo Monthly gathering for Porsche enthusiasts featuring good food and car talk at the historic Glen Echo inn. | Bullis Middle School Theatre: Alice in Wonderland 2pm & 7pm · Bullis School The Bullis Middle School Theatre Department presents a brand-new musical version of Lewis Carroll's classic with the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, and Queen of Hearts in an over-the-top entertaining show for families. |
| | Upcycled Wedding Fair 11am · Rockwood Manor Browse gently used wedding décor at bargain prices and get planning advice from local wedding experts at this sustainable bridal marketplace. | Constellations Chamber Music Party 1pm · Constellations Music Salon Intimate chamber music performance in the cozy setting of Constellations Music Salon's living room-style venue. |
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| 👉 See every Potomac event on our full calendar 👈 | | | Wed | CGT Jazz Collective
Hank Dietles · 5:30pm | Inn House Band
The Irish Inn · 6pm | The Barr Brothers
The Barns at Wolf Trap · 7:30pm · TIX | Songwriters Association of Washington (SAW) Showcase
Hank Dietles · 8pm |
| | Thu | No Stoplight
Windridge Vineyards · 5pm | Josh Bayer Trio
Hank Dietles · 5:30pm | Jeff Herbert
The Irish Inn · 6pm | Terry Hanck CD Release Party w/ Charlie Owen and Pocket Change
Hank Dietles · 8pm · TIX | Yonder Mountain String Band
The Barns at Wolf Trap · 8pm · TIX |
| | Fri | Beatles at Dietle's
Hank Dietles · 5pm | Patrick Budd
Windridge Vineyards · 5pm | Take Two
Whelans · 7pm | Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: La Vida Loca
Strathmore · 8pm · TIX | Yonder Mountain String Band
The Barns at Wolf Trap · 8pm · TIX | The Roustabouts
Hank Dietles · 9pm · TIX |
| | Sat | Jeff Carmella
Rocklands Farm Winery · 1pm | Chuck Underwood Trio
Hank Dietles · 5:30pm | Christian McBride
The Barns at Wolf Trap · 8pm · TIX | Mike Westcott Band
Hank Dietles · 9pm · TIX |
| | Sun | Sons of Town Hall
Strathmore · 4pm · TIX | Brooks Tegler
The Irish Inn · 4:30pm | Cole Larravide Band
Hank Dietles · 6pm · TIX |
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