Now in its third year, the Home Rule Music Festival, put on by Petworth’s very own HR Records on Kennedy Street, is a multi-day music festival showcasing all things jazz and go-go, filled with incredible live music, good vibes and unforgettable memories.

A celebration of DC's rich musical legacy and culture, the Home Rule Music Festival’s largest day is the free outdoor music show and vinyl fair on the great lawn at the Parks at Walter Reed. This year’s outdoor show is June 22nd, with “doors” opening at 12pm, and music kicking off at 1pm.

Check out the artist line-up for the June 22nd show:

Malcolm X Drummers & Dancers
Vanessa Rubin
Dupont Brass
Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids
Gary Bartz
Black Alley
Rare Essence

The Festival offers VIP tickets that come with some sweet perks:

Access to VIP-Area near the stage
Free Drink Tickets
Free Meal Tickets
Invitation to a Meet & Greet with the Artists
the Home Rule ‘Zine Vol. 3

Plus, there’s a special opening night show on June 21st at the Black Cat, featuring:

The Jogo Project — jazz and GoGo featuring Elijah Jamal Balbed.
The New Doug Carn Sextet (with special guest Vanessa Rubin). The legendary spiritual jazz artist Doug Carn brings his magic back to the Home Rule Music Festival with the amazing Vanessa Rubin.

The third day of the Festival is Saturday, July 20 at Alethia Tanner Park (227 Harry Thomas Way NE DC), with “doors” opening at 1pm, and live music starting at 2pm, featuring:

Loop Sessions
Soul of Seed (Seed HS Go-Go Band)
Be'la Dona
The Experience Band and Show

The Home Rule Music Festival is a HUGE event this year, guaranteed to be amazing. Check out all the info on tickets (free and VIP) on their website Event’s page.

The Parks at Walter Reed is at 1010 Butternut Street NW.