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“Chuck Brown Day 2026: DPR Celebrates 50 Years of Go-Go on Chuck Brown’s Birthday” Though Not Without Controversy, See Statement from the Chuck Brown Family

By Prince Of Petworth

“Saturday, August 22nd | 2pm – 7pm

GATES OPEN: 11 A.M.
Fort Dupont Park
Minnesota Ave SE”

Thanks to a reader for passing on from the official Chuck Brown Facebook page:

“Statement from the Chuck Brown Family about Chuck Brown Day:

The Brown family has decided that due to their marginalization over the past three years with regard to the planning and substance of Chuck Brown Day, which we notified DPR of on Feb 3rd of this year, we no longer support the Chuck Brown Day event and do not want it to continue unless a new director and project leadership is in place to ensure that our duty to protect the integrity of Chuck Brown’s legacy is respected, and that his family’s wishes are taken seriously at all times. We can no longer risk allowing the event’s organizer’s lack of communication, professionalism, and inability to abide by guidelines in contractual agreements to be interpreted as the family’s approval of the event and its management.”

Full release from DPR: (more…)

“Glow Block Party returns to Pennsylvania Avenue Oct. 3 with Diplo, Westend and more”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Chris Lake Block Party 4/18/26 (photo courtesy Club GLOW)”

From Club GLOW:

“After throwing one of DC’s most epic parties this spring with Chris Lake and 10,000 electronic-music fans dancing against the backdrop of the iconic US Capitol dome, Club Glow is bringing the party back to Pennsylvania Avenue on Oct. 3 with legendary Grammy-winning DJ and producer Diplo leading a bill that includes tech house star Westend, singer/DJ Anabel Englund, breakout Monty Kiddo, DC’s own Ratalina and more.

The East Coast’s premier electronic-music event promotions company, Club Glow, will once again draw a crowd of thousands with electronic music’s biggest stars, (more…)

Just a little Bagpipe practice near U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Every now and then we are blessed with some random bagpipe practicing/playing. Love it. Always.

Thanks to Susanna for sending:

“Overheard this very talented bagpipe player practicing in the vestibule of the St. Augustine Catholic Church at 15th and V Sts NW from at least 8pm until 8:30pm. He probably went on for longer but I had to leave. A small crowd had gathered outside the church to listen.”

To the video! (more…)

“Live music returns to Carter Barron Amphitheater”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From Rock Creek Conservancy:

“The gates to the Carter Barron Amphitheater will swing open to welcome audiences for three vibrant nights of music this summer. Though the storied amphitheater has been dormant for a decade, it will awaken from August 20 – 22 for Rock Creek Conservancy’s Summer in the Parks, a concert series in partnership with the DC Jazz Festival and Washington Performing Arts.

Summer in the Parks creates a unique opportunity for DC’s residents to peer beyond the gates into the historic venue. The sounds of DC will brighten the stage for just three nights, including the legendary JazzDC All-Stars, Sylver Logan Sharp, Black Alley, and Chester Burke Jr. & Company. (more…)

“D.C. Votes To Protect Fans as The RESALE Act Passes! – establishes a 10% resale price cap, bans speculative ticket sales, increases accountability for professional resellers, and delivers comprehensive consumer protections for live entertainment fans across the District”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

From I.M.P.:

“I.M.P. joins the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Fix the Tix Coalition in applauding the DC Council for unanimously giving final approval to The RESALE Act – landmark legislation that will establish one of the strongest and most comprehensive resale ticketing laws in the nation.

Championed by Councilmember Charles Allen, the legislation protects fans, artists, independent venues, theaters, comedy clubs, and festivals from deceptive ticket resale practices while ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and fairness throughout the ticket-buying process.

For years, scalpers, professional ticket resellers, and online resale platforms have driven up prices, misled consumers, and profited from deceptive practices that make it harder for fans across the District to access live entertainment. The RESALE Act addresses these abuses with a comprehensive package of reforms that puts fans first while strengthening Washington, D.C.’s independent live entertainment ecosystem.

The RESALE Act includes the following consumer protections: (more…)

Yo! “Power To The People Festival Just Announced!” Check out the lineup coming to Merriweather Post Pavilion

By Prince Of Petworth

Following yesterday’s news, “lineup for The Great American State Fair is here”, comes a WAY BIGGER ANNOUNCEMENT from I.M.P.:

“We are ecstatic to announce Tom Morello’s Power To The People Festival, a non-partisan celebration of peace, love, justice, solidarity, music, and community action taking place at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, October 3. (more…)

AND Speaking of, uh, something – The musical “lineup for The Great American State Fair is here” and it’s, uh, shall we say, eclectic

By Prince Of Petworth

From Freedom 250:

“JUST ANNOUNCED: The lineup for The Great American State Fair is here — and it’s bringing the hits. 🇺🇸🎶

Martina McBride, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & The Time, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels …and many more.

16 days. 56 states and territories. One unforgettable celebration of America’s 250th — live on the National Mall. (more…)

Andy’s Pizza Owner: “urging the D.C. Council to pass the RESALE Act now, to protect consumers and support the local businesses that make our district the vibrant city that it is.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy Andy Brown

The following was written by 
Andy Brown, Owner & Founder, Andy’s Pizza. PoP-Ed. posts can be submitted via email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com please include PoP-Ed. in the subject line.

Nothing, and I mean nothing, is more frustrating than paying more than you should for something. Anyone who has ever been to an airport knows the feeling well. Rising costs have impacted all of us. As owner and founder of Andy’s Pizza, I am proud that our city is taking the right steps by increasing minimum wage and launching programs where they can help facilitate food access, housing affordability, and transportation affordability (and resilience!). These steps, along with growth in education and jobs access are the only way forward.

As some of you know, Andy’s Pizza grew up next to 9:30 Club. For years I spent every waking minute on that block while our little shop grew big. That’s how I found out about The RESALE Act, a bill that aims to protect all of us from getting gouged by sketchy scalpers by capping the amount a concert or theatre ticket can be resold for. This is another way we can fight back for D.C. residents. 

How big of a problem is it? Well, the numbers are staggering. (more…)

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