5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 15, In Montgomery County

It’s Thursday, Aug. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

1. Tax-Free Week: Maryland Tax-Free Week runs through Saturday, Aug. 17.

Maryland Tax-Free Week Starts Aug. 11

2. Summer Restaurant Week: Restaurant Week runs through Sunday, Aug. 18, and encourages community members to explore participating restaurants.

Summer Restaurant Week Continues Through Sunday

3. James Baldwin’s Legacy: Strathmore will honor the centenary of James Baldwin, the influential American writer and civil rights activist. Today is a creative writing workshop with Derrick Weston Brown at The Music Center at Strathmore and on Zoom. Limited in-person spots are available.

Celebrating James Baldwin’s Legacy: Strathmore’s Centenary Tribute

4. Summer Concerts: Free outdoor concerts occur at Glen Echo Park at 7300 MacArthur Boulevard. Today, Ruthie and the Wranglers.
RSVP here

Glen Echo Park’s Summer Concerts Continue Through August

5. ICYMI: The 75th county fair is underway in Gaithersburg. MCM stopped by Monday to talk to fairgoers and others participating in the week-long event.

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