The best things to do around
Potomac + Bethesda, delivered every Thursday
Stop wondering “What should I do this week?”
Every Thursday, The Good Week delivers the most worth-your-time events, restaurants, and activities around Potomac + Bethesda—close enough to make happen, good enough to feel like a real discovery.
Not every event. Just the good ones.
Why readers love The Good Week:
✓ Fun activities without the research
✓ Make plans with friends easily (or make new ones)
✓ Feel more at home in your neighborhood
✓ Try something new every week
✓ Spend time on things that delight you
Free. Local. Delivered every Thursday.
What you get:
🎵A blues night at Glen Echo that feels like a midweek escape.
🥟Dumplings so good Bethesda feels like Chinatown.
🥐A farmers market croissant worth the early alarm.
🎩Two magicians sparring over sleight of hand—unexpectedly charming.
🧘A yoga class that resets your whole mood.
🎨A quiet walk through Glenstone that reminds you the best escapes are nearby.
We scan the week, sort through the noise, and send you the moments that make living here better and more rewarding.
Overheard in Potomac + Bethesda
“Not saying The Good Week made me more interesting overnight… but it didn’t hurt.”
—A Newly “In-The-Know” Subscriber
“The Good Week convinced me to take a class at Glen Echo. I made something slightly crooked and felt wildly accomplished.”
—Proud Maker of Objects
“The Good Week mentioned a trivia night. I went and answered one question correctly. I am unstoppable.”
—Reigning Champion of Exactly One Topic