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Gaithersburg
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shuttle Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. of Gaithersburg entered a deal to acquire United Dogecoin to start mining crypto. The acquisition, announced April 30, will close today (pending stockholder approval) with plans to add 3,000 mining rigs within 60 days. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. is set to open its first Maryland store at 7401 Van Dusen Road in Laurel in May and a second near The Mall in Columbia in September; the chain is eyeing further growth in Montgomery County (Rockville, Bethesda). The MoCo Show
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two Maryland restaurants in Montgomery County were named on Eater DC’s Best Steakhouses Around D.C. list. Waterman’s Chophouse in Silver Spring was noted for its chef-driven menu + seafood offerings, while Medium Rare in Bethesda drew praise for its prix-fixe steak frites experience. The MoCo Show
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Intro to Kinusaiga Craft Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Discover the meditative art of kinusaiga while creating stunning fabric designs.
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Play Date with Mom - Clay Coil Heart Bowl Workshop
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Special pricing — Celebrate Mother's Day by creating a unique clay heart bowl with your child.
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Mother's Day Gift Making - Handprint Bouquet
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Workshop fee applies — Let your kids create a thoughtful handprint bouquet for Mother's Day while you enjoy a night out.
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Kentlands/Lakelands Run
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Soccer Fields — Free entry — Revitalize your running routine with a scenic group run through the Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods.
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Woven Mini Mushroom Workshop
5-8 p.m. — Flowers World Wide & Gaithersburg Floral — All materials provided — Get crafty with whimsical mini mushroom weaving in a fun, hands-on workshop.
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Juicy Burgers Cooking Class for Teens
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Casey Community Center — Course Fee — Learn to make juicy burgers and crispy smashed potatoes in a fun, hands-on cooking class.
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Community Mah Jongg Open Play
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Free entry — Engage in friendly American Mah Jongg games suitable for all levels with snacks provided.
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Saints Row Brewing Pub Run
6:15-8:00 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free participation — Enjoy a scenic run followed by refreshing drinks with fellow running enthusiasts.
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Gaithersburg Book Festival
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Gaithersburg’s Bohrer Park — Free entry — Celebrate literature with bestselling authors and engaging panel discussions.
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Sunday SIP at Dave & Buster's
9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Half-priced drinks for service industry professionals — Enjoy a night of fun with discounted drinks and free game play.
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