Join metrobar and Beats, Bars & Bourbon for our 3rd annual New Balance Appreciation Day, as DMV culture, sneakers, music, whiskey, and community collide at metrobar!
DMV, it’s time to lace up your classics and pull into the platform! Beats, Bars & Bourbon and metrobar are bringing back New Balance Appreciation Day, a celebration of DMV sneaker culture, music, whiskey, food, and community — all centered around the iconic connection between New Balance and DC.
What started as a community sneaker gathering has grown into one of the city’s most uniquely local cultural events, bringing together sneaker heads, creatives, music fans, cocktail lovers, and DMV tastemakers for an all-day experience at metrobar.
Join us on Saturday, May 30 for:
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Sneaker culture activations + community vibes
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Hosted by Killa Cal the Animal of the Rare Essence Band
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Beats from DJ Jahsonic
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Live performance by Black Alley
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Giveaways from New Balance Georgetown and WKYS 93.9
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Whiskey tasting bar + cocktails from Sagamore Spirit
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Pizza from El Jefe Wood-Fired Pizza
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Chargrilled oysters from Who Want Smoke
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Local vendors + pop-ups including De La Views (#aJuneJoint) x Bailiwick Clothing x Corner Water x W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist
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Sneaker Cam Interviews w/ Beats, Bars & Bourbon
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Sponsored by DC Decades and OCTFME
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Powered by metrobar x Beats, Bars & Bourbon
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After Party with DC Decades x DJ 24/7 (8pm-close)
Whether you’re a longtime New Balance head, part of the DMV creative scene, or just looking for a great Saturday with drinks, music, and good energy — this is the place to be.