7 things to do in the capital region, from a food festival to Pride celebrations

Get ready for pupusas, pizza, barbecue, tacos, lobster rolls, soul food and more — and remember to save room for dessert.

Celebrating its 30th year, Taste of Wheaton is back this weekend to promote the best of local restaurants and food trucks in the area.

After a record number of submissions, Sunday’s lineup features 32 food vendors, including Taqueria Sabor Mixteco, Rhuths African Kitchen and Silver Branch Brewing, which is set to open a location next year at the Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission Wheaton Headquarters Building.

“We tend to see the diversity of food establishments that we have there,” said Naddia Clute, interim director of the Mid-County Regional Services Center. “We bring food, culture and community together.”

When guests are sufficiently full, they can also browse the wares of local artisans, listen to live music and take kids to get free balloon animals and face paint.

And new this year, in honor of the World Cup, a parking lot will be transformed into a soccer field, where kids can run drills and scrimmage.

“Come prepared to have a full day of fun, whether you’re coming with your significant other or with family and kids,” Clute said. “This is an event that is for everyone.”

Entry is free; food is for purchase at varying prices. Taste of Wheaton runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton.

The Long Island Medium comes to town

Friday at 8 p.m.

Theresa Caputo, perhaps the country’s most well-known medium, is bringing her psychic abilities to MGM National Harbor. The longtime star of TLC’s “Long Island Medium” plans to bring healing messages to audiences from their late loved ones.

Tickets range from $35 to $225.

A free outdoor workout class

Saturday from 8-9 a.m.

Get your heart rate up this weekend at Woodmore Town Centre Park in Lanham, where the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation hosts a free fitness class to strengthen every major muscle group. Attendees must be 13 or older.

Registration is free.

DIY collage postcards

Saturday from 3-5 p.m.

Craft and sip at Shop Made in Maryland in College Park, where attendees will have access to all the materials they’ll need to create collage-covered postcards to send to loved ones.

Tickets are $12 and include a complimentary drink.

Taste of Riverworks festival

Saturday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Listen to live music, watch painters in action, take part in art activities, grab a bite to eat and more at A Taste of Riverworks festival in Poolesville, with performances at Locals Farm Market and the Riverworks Outdoor Stage.

Entry is free.

Rockville Pride

Sunday from 2-5 p.m.

As Pride Month kicks off, Rockville’s Human Rights Commission hosts its annual Rockville Pride event at The Square in Rockville Town Center, where guests of all ages can enjoy musical performances, kid-friendly crafts and information booths by local nonprofits.

Entry is free.

A local artist’s album release at Strathmore

Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Strathmore’s final Class of 2026 Artists in Residence performances feature D.C.-based singer, songwriter and actress Kanysha. Her first of three performances at the North Bethesda concert venue doubles as both her own birthday party and a release party for her debut album, “Strawberry Sessions,” featuring R&B, alternative, funk and soul influences.

Tickets are $36.