Events Calendar

Witness tomorrow’s leaders today as all of our area’s Youth Poet Laureates lift their voices (representing DC, Montgomery Co., Prince George's Co. and Arlington Co.) - Special Guest performance by O-Slice DMV Youth Poet Laureates: Allison Xu, Ribka Desta, Sophia Hall + The Baltimore YPL: A'niya Taylor Music by DJ Shablast All Ages, food and […]

Powerful presentation & insightful lyrics will be on the menu as the DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team performs together for the first time ever. Guest Perfomer: Born I All Ages, food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite qualifies you for prizes Space is limited, early arrival suggested to guarantee seating and entry. PART OF […]

It’s Not Quite Karaoke! Bring your favorite poems, songs or rap lyrics to read onstage - then listen to DJ Shablast play all your favorites! Feature poet - T-Low, aka “The Lover of Words”. Guest Perfomer: TLow  Host: Project MC.   DJ: DJ B-Blast All Ages, food and drink menu available, RSVPing on Eventbrite qualifies you […]

Specially curated sounds brought to you by our headliner DJ Diamond D (of DITC, legendary producer of The Fugees “The Score” among other classics), DJ RBI, and DJ Farrah Flosscett on the rooftop of the Eaton hotel in downtown DC. ‘93 Til... is a party celebrating the lineage of Funk, Jazz, and their groovy-genred cousins […]

After a three-year hiatus, Remixing the Art of Social Change is back! We are excited to partner with DC Public Libraries to present some amazing panels and breakout workshops on Saturday, April 8th dedicated to exploring the power and potential of hip-hop culture at this moment with fans, scholars, artists, and activists engaging each other […]

Jazz & Blossoms will take over Franklin Park for a park jam Saturday, April 8. This free, outdoor event will celebrate the beauty and nature in the city with a musical backdrop, celebrating the National Cherry Blossom Festival and featuring Grammy-nominated vocalist, songwriter, and producer Bilal. Additional performances include Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers, Daylight DC featuring […]

Screening of “Spanish Joe Remembers” a short film about Pepe Gonzalez, bass player. Event Details Host: Sami Miranda Date: April 8, 2023 @ 5pm - 7pm Location: Bloombars, 3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Event fee: 0 -$7 Registration Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/word-power-pres-dmv-youth-poetry-slam-team-showcase-w-born-i-tickets-571048691007 For More Information Contact: Sami Miranda Website: www.americanpoetrymuseum.org Email: info@americanpoetrymuseum.org Phone: 202-903-4611

Put on your captain’s hat and join us for an Easter day party at DC’s top outdoor venue, Metrobar. Part of the Words Beats & Life Festival MUSIC BY: D.PAINTER & ADRIAN LOVING A mix of Jazz soaked soft rock & soul with a few twists for the hip-hop generation. Food Trucks on site and a […]

WBL Festival presents a special gathering honoring poets who have featured on Hip Hop albums including: Ursula Rucker, Amir Sulaiman, Jessica Care Moore, Ayesha Jaco Live music by Biscuit Bynum Collective + DJ 2-Tone Jones Join us for a conversation with the poets followed by performances by each one backed by the Biscuit Bynum Collective. […]

Higher Power uses the stories of Black Washingtonians fighting to enter the legal cannabis industry to reveal the stark reality of 700,0000 disenfranchised Americans living in Washington, D.C. and the urgent need for D.C. Statehood. Event Details Host: Rafi Aliya Crockett Date: April 19, 2023 @ 7pm - 8:30pm Location: Landmark E Street Cinema, 555 […]