“Dear PoPville,
It’s now happened multiple times – a marching band down 13th st on a Wednesday night. Any idea what’s going on?”
Another reader asks: “do you know anything about the marching band / parade in NW today around 7 pm? i saw them on 11th between R and S. it made my day.”
I’m guessing it’s practice for the annual United House of Prayer Memorial Day Parade.
“Dear PoPville,
There has been an eerie, flute-like sound happening near the Petworth metro since last night. One long note followed by two short. Timinf is inconsistent. Anyone know what’s causing it?!
Much louder today than yesterday, too! 24 hours of it has definitely removed any appreciation for it.”
Get tickets for Sunday’s event here.
From an email:
“District Coalition. A non-profit taking a fresh look at the classical music scene in our city. There are more than 250 classical music concerts in DC per year. But they are highly concentrated by location. Around 94% occur in a single ward of D.C., Ward 2, known for very high-income residential neighborhoods such as Georgetown and Capitol Hill. 97% are held in churches and large auditoriums defined by their formality. They are also long… averaging around 120 minutes, and offer few opportunities for interaction among audience members.
What
Our second concert. Have fun and enjoy music. We have DJs, Opera, Classical, Hip Hop, and Jazz together—more than 4 hours of music in a fun and relaxed setting. Go with your friends, family, and kids, order drinks, eat, and talk.
When
Sunday, May 14th, 2 pm.
Where
Wild Days, Eaton DC
1201 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20005
How (more…)
From a press release:
“Big things are brewing at I.M.P., and it’s not just the company’s newest venue, The Atlantis. Two new custom beers made in collaboration with DC Brau will be available on tap at the 9:30 Club, The Anthem, and Merriweather Post Pavilion, as well as The Atlantis when it opens May 30. (more…)
3102 Mount Pleasant Street NW
From an email:
“DC Jazz Jam which ran for over 10 years on U Street, has relaunched in-person Sunday evening jam sessions again after a 3-year Covid hiatus. Organized since 2009 by drummer Will Stephens, the jam session is open to jazz players of all levels, as well as jazz appreciators, friends, neighbors, and families. Using an arts grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the DC Jazz Jam brings in special guests to headline and host the jam session each week, playing alongside a varying house band rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar, and drums made up of some of the area’s best players.
Starting in March 2023, DC Jazz Jam found a new, regular home at Haydee’s Restaurant in Mount Pleasant neighborhood on Sunday evenings. In May 2023, (more…)
2325 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Manny for sharing the news about Shanklin Hall after seeing our post earlier this morning.
Shanklin Hall’s website says:
“Over the last 3 years, you’ve inspired us to create one-of-a-kind events in diverse spaces throughout our beloved D.C. Thank you. Every experience brought us closer to you and our ultimate goal: opening a social club centered at the intersection of community, creativity, and wellness.
In November, we secured our brick-and-mortar location at 2325 18th Street NW (the historic Columbia Station) on the Adams Morgan Main Street. This will be our home, our flagship – a hub for collective elevation and cultural development. (more…)
2325 18th Street, NW
UPDATE: Shanklin Hall coming!
Last we heard in 2019 the space was under renovation and they’d be located next door at Green Island Cafe. (more…)
Update: “If the weather turns, we’ll do a final rain date on 5/6, but hopefully that won’t be necessary.”
“Dear PoPville,
Our third annual Petworth Porchfest is coming up on Saturday from 2-6pm. We have over 190 bands on over 80 host porches across Petworth, (more…)
courtesy NGA
From the National Gallery of Art:
“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! Every Friday, from May 19 through August 4, our Sculpture Garden will come alive with musical performances including jazz, Latin fusion, bluegrass, and more.
This season captures the breadth of the American musical experience with Latin fusion from ¡Tumbao! on May 26, zydeco from Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas on June 23, Indigenous fusion from D’DAT on June 30, and funk and soul from the 8 Ohms Band on July 28. Another highlight is a special Juneteenth celebration concert with the Muneer Nasser Quintet on June 16, one of seven local acts this year.
Due to high demand, we are instituting a free lottery system so that anyone interested in attending Jazz in the Garden has an equal chance to participate. Each concert will have its own lottery, which will open the week prior on Monday at 10:00 a.m. and close that Friday at noon. (more…)
