RISERS FEST brings music, comedy, art, vendors and more to Hook Hall on Aug 20th

RISERS FEST brings music, comedy, art, vendors and more to Hook Hall on Aug 20th

RISERS FEST is a self-described celebration of art, music, comedy and food, and it's coming to Hook Hall (3400 Georgia Ave NW) on August 20th, starting at 11am. With a full line up of musical talent, comedians, vendors and more, the stage is set for a phenomenal all day event of discovery and good vibes for attendees and an opportunity for artists to connect with each other.

And we’re giving away 2 free tickets!

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Enjoy a great music-filled community event at Bourbon & Bluegrass on May 20 & 21st

Enjoy a great music-filled community event at Bourbon & Bluegrass on May 20 & 21st

The always amazing Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival is back at President Lincoln’s Cottage on May 20th and 21st. Come out to enjoy music, drinks, food and a great community time.

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The popular Bourbon & Bluegrass returns to Lincoln's Cottage! Get tix now!

The popular Bourbon & Bluegrass returns to Lincoln's Cottage! Get tix now!

The always amazing Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival is back at President Lincoln’s Cottage on May 20th and 21st. Come out to enjoy music, drinks, food and a great community time.

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Shaw gallery pays homage to Hip-Hop in DC and around the world

Shaw gallery pays homage to Hip-Hop in DC and around the world

The National Hip-Hop Museum claims it has acquired one of the largest hip-hop collections in history, including what owner Jeremy Beaver claims to be the world’s largest hip-hop sneaker collection, the world’s largest signed hip-hop vinyl collection, and the world’s largest signed hip-hop microphone collection. His museum presents each of these collections individually in rotations as a part of The House of Hip-Hop Art Gallery on Georgia Avenue in Shaw.

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The National Symphony Orchestra brings free music to Petworth

The National Symphony Orchestra brings free music to Petworth

The National Symphony Orchestra is getting back at it and is going to be in Petworth at various locations for in September. These performances are FREE and showcase different instruments, ensembles and genres.

All concerts are free to the public with first-come, first-served seating. Face masks are required for all indoor performances.

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Here's the line-up for August's Summer Saturdays free music on Upshur Street

Here's the line-up for August's Summer Saturdays free music on Upshur Street

More free music on the 800 block of Upshur Street every Saturday of August starting at 5pm. Here’s the line-up of bands.

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Good vibes outside: Here’s the details on Petworth Porchfest happening Saturday, 4/24

Good vibes outside: Here’s the details on Petworth Porchfest happening Saturday, 4/24

Spring is here! The cherry blossoms bloomed, the sun is shining, and nearly 100 bands are warming up for the first annual Petworth Porchfest. This Saturday, April 24th, local bands from the area are scheduled to perform on porches around Petworth from 2 - 6 pm.

Here’s how you can take in all the free music…

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Get your local music on with 83 bands at Petworth Porchfest on April 24th

Get your local music on with 83 bands at Petworth Porchfest on April 24th

Music is coming to your front steps this month with Petworth Porchfest. Houses all around the neighborhood will be hosting bands on their porches on Saturday, April 24th from 2-6pm. Come out to see 83 bands playing on 64 porches within 1.5 miles of each other in a Covid-safe manner. All shows are free.

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Wanna help with Porchfest in Petworth? Music, social distancing and good vibes

Wanna help with Porchfest in Petworth? Music, social distancing and good vibes

Porchfest is coming to Petworth, and they’re looking for bands, volunteers… and porches.

Petworth PorchFest 2021 will take place on Saturday, April 24th, from 2-6pm. Following in the footsteps of other successful PorchFests throughout the District, Petworth PorchFest is a neighborhood-wide live music event that will feature dozens of bands hosted on porches throughout Petworth.

They’re looking for volunteers, porches and bands!

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An "Unsilent Night" comes to Sherman Circle on December 14th

An "Unsilent Night" comes to Sherman Circle on December 14th

Unsilent Night is a family-friendly, free music parade coming to Sherman Circle on December 14th — and you’re invited to participate.

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Wednesday music events on Kennedy Street, courtesy of Uptown Main Street

Wednesday music events on Kennedy Street, courtesy of Uptown Main Street

Uptown Main Street, the organization that runs the Kennedy Street Festival and works with local businesses, is hosting a series of summer music shows around the area called Music on Main.” You’re invited to come out, listen to some great local music, enjoy the food and drink at the local restaurants and hang with your neighbors.

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Get funky and funny for a fundraiser for the homeless at Howard Theatre

Get funky and funny for a fundraiser for the homeless at Howard Theatre

The Home for Homeless [H4H] initiative will be hosting its third fundraiser at Howard Theatre on Sunday, December 16 at 5:30pm. All proceeds go to the Miriam's Kitchen. Doors open at 5:00pm. It’s music, comedy, food and more all for a great cause!

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Petworthpalooza music show at Celebrate Petworth

Petworthpalooza music show at Celebrate Petworth

The Petworthpalooza show at the 2017 Celebrate Petworth Festival was a big success -- hundreds came out to enjoy free music from local area musicians, $5 beer and the pleasure of hanging out with their neighbors. So we're doing it again! Check out the line-up!

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Petworth Bandstand returns on Sunday, April 8th with 4 bands, 4 hours, 4 free!

Petworth Bandstand returns on Sunday, April 8th with 4 bands, 4 hours, 4 free!

The Petworth Bandstand free music show returns this Sunday, April 8th from 1-5pm at Petworth Citizen (829 Upshur St NW). The show kicks off at 1pm and goes until 5ish... with four local bands performing! The past two shows have been great, and this one will be awesome.

Thanks to Petworth Citizen, 10% of food & drink proceeds go to the Friends of the Soldiers Home, so come hungry and thirsty!

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