1262 5th Street, NE
Official word of Sid Gold’s opening Friday, April 19 via email.
Sid Gold’s Request Room says:
“A New Chapter in the Sid Gold’s Legacy! (more…)
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From an email:
“Founded by world-renowned opera star Denyce Graves, DGF celebrates trailblazing musicians, music educators, and composers of color through community engagement programs, concerts and presentations, creation of new works of art, establishment of young artist development training and more, as well as via social and traditional media. A select group of DGF’s rising stars will perform a special 2-hour set at The Stage at Union Station from 4:30-6:30pm on Thursday, April 11. (more…)
Jazz in the Garden courtesy NGA
From the National Gallery of Art:
“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! Our Sculpture Garden turns 25 this summer and comes alive with musical performances. They will include jazz, Afro-Latin fusion, and more. Concerts will run on Fridays from May 31 through August 9, with a break on July 5.
The season kicks off with Grammy-nominated Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas on May 31. Other highlights include a Juneteenth celebration concert with the Muneer Nasser Quintet on June 21, Caribbean steelpan from Josanne Francis on June 28, and contemporary jazz from saxophonist Brent Birckhead on July 26.
To give everyone an equal chance of attending, we’ll once again offer registration through a lottery. (more…)
From an email:
“Jazz & Blossoms
Sunday, April 7, 12 – 7:30 PM. Franklin Park, 1315 I (Eye) ST NW
A free outdoor springtime celebration of music and nature located directly in the heart of downtown DC. (more…)
From Moreland’s Tavern (5501 14th Street, NW):
“The New Saloon Review” will be playing California-style country-rock covers and originals.
Then we have Light Sweet Crude” playing a wide variety of covers ranging from the hit parade including tunes by: Pat Benetar, Jefferson Airplane, the Pretenders, and more!”
2606 Connecticut Ave, NW
From an email:
“Join us on Friday, March 8, from 7-10pm as Jazz at DK celebrates one year of live jazz at District Kitchen, Woodley Park’s home for merriment, music, and community. (more…)
Thanks to PP for passing on:
“SAVE THE DATE! Petworth PorchFest returns on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 2-8pm for a day of local live music! Come celebrate our community through music (more…)
2007 14th Street, NW at U Street
From a press release:
“Coming this April to 2007 14th Street NW, Crush introduces a unique bar experience that blends nostalgia with contemporary nightlife. This new venue, catering especially to the LGBTQ+ community, offers a cozy, inclusive space that reminisces about the times of record stores and basement hangouts with friends.
In its past life as a music store and radio supply shop, Crush transforms its legacy into a modern-day haven. (more…)
1262 5th Street, NE
From a press release:
“Sid Gold’s Request Room, an experiential piano bar featuring live karaoke, announced today it will be opening in Union Market District by late March. Patrons take the stage with an accompanist and belt out a mix of pop, rock, soul and even punk (yes, you can play punk on a piano!), turning a night out into a night to remember. (more…)
900 7th Street, NW (previously home to Ping Pong Dim Sum)
From an email:
“We wanted to thank you all for supporting our big move from Baltimore to D.C. dating back to the original planned opening date in 2020, and again when it finally happened in 2022. All of our efforts were full heartedly put into this project and it is with great sorrow to announce that our doors have officially closed in Chinatown.
On behalf of our wonderful Howl D.C. staff, we will truly miss the family and Wolfpack we have built within the community here. (more…)