National Orchestral Institute + Festival photo by Geoff Sheil
National Orchestral Institute + Festival:
“A day of concerts of classical and contemporary compositions performed by young, emerging musicians from throughout the country in galleries across both of our buildings. (more…)
From a press release:
“The Polish American Arts Association of Washington, DC (PAAA) is proud to announce that the 2024 edition of their annual Wianki Festival of Wreaths will take place on Saturday, June 22 at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Steps. The festival, which has been organized for over 40 years in Washington, DC, is a celebration of Polish and Slavic traditions associated with Midsummer, when the days are longest and the night is brief. Known by alternative names such as Kupala Night, St. John’s Eve, Midsummer or Wianki, this festival dates back to pagan rituals and is today celebrated with lively music, festive dancing, and wreath making. (more…)
From DCPL:
“In celebration of Black Music Month, Go-Go on the Rooftop returns to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. These free Sunday concerts will feature a lineup of established and upcoming Go-Go musicians.
Founded in 2012, the Go-Go Archive was established by the DC Public Library to collect, preserve, and provide access to materials documenting Go-Go music, Washington, D.C.’s official sound. It includes photographs, books, recordings, and other ephemera; oral history interviews and research materials; and archived tweets from the #dontmutedc movement. The archive activates the collection through educational initiatives and cultural events. Each concert will be recorded and added to the Go-Go Archive, furthering its mission to preserve and promote Go-Go music.
Event Schedule: (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
Details on “the large scale parade of The United House of Prayer for All People on early Saturday afternoon” here.
From MPD:
“On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the United House of Prayer Procession will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
“Join us for The Alley Fest on June 1st in Naylor Court! @alejandrostacos.mx food truck will be on hand and we will have a special surprise from @pearlsbagels @qthedeer will be performing everyone’s favorite hits!”
7014-A Westmoreland Ave
From an email:
“People’s Book is excited to announce our first-ever Local Author Bazaar!
On Saturday, June 8, from 10 am – 2 pm, just outside our storefront (7014-A Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park MD), we will host 18 excellent authors from our community. Come rain or shine, these writers, whose work ranges from picture books and poetry to novels and nonfiction, will table to the public, discussing, selling, sharing, and signing their books for all. (more…)
“From the Civilian Arts Project to the Warehouse Next Door, the Black Cat DC, Comet Ping Pong, Artisphere, The Howard Theatre, U Street Music Hall Presents, Penn Social, and Eaton DC—the DC Record Fair has brought out vinyl fans across DC (and VA!) for 15 years now. And for the 15th anniversary of the DC Record Fair, we’re returning to the Eaton DC on Sunday, May 19th to celebrate. (more…)
From an email:
“Nationals Park will be hosting Tacos & Tequila on Saturday, May 18th, from 4-7 p.m! (more…)
courtesy District Bridges
From a press release:
“WHAT: Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street proudly presents Africa On The Avenue, a celebration of Africa and the African diaspora’s vibrant immigrant community along Georgia Avenue NW. Join us on Saturday, May 18, at Bruce Monroe Park for this one-day festival featuring live music and entertainment, food, a vendor market, double dutch, braiding demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. (more…)
“52 O Street’s exterior. Photo courtesy Mike O’Brien.”
From an email:
“Spend your Saturday afternoon at Washington DC’s largest art studio building. See the spaces and buy art directly from 50+ artists—painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, designers, galleries, and more. Admission is free and open to the public. (more…)