What is true, what is exaggeration, and where does art intersect?

Tom Pipkin, the creator of the local favorite Petworth Jazz Project, and the force behind the Celebrate Petworth Festival and the Petworth mural, is doing more than just asking those questions.

Starting May 30th and going until June 9th, he's opening "Truth Among Liars," an art and cultural pop up on Upshur Street that will address the apparent absurdity of the answers. Every night is a different theme, and each night is going to be a cool experience.

Truth Among Liars kicks off on May 30th at 810 Upshur Street (formerly Bentley's Antiques) featuring artwork from Frankie Abralind, Matt Corrado, Cita Sadeli CHELOVE, E$ (Eric Dolgas), Andrew Funk, Jeff Huntington, Mas Paz, and Juan Pineda (who painted the Petworth mural), as well as special programming all week.

A good portion of the artwork on display has been created just for the Truth Among Liars events, and most of the art will be for sale.

You'll find music and a bar when you visit, thanks to a temporary alcohol license, along with some really creative drinks (and drinking "puzzles"). The events are free to attend and enjoy the art and music, and two are ticketed: the political paint nights and a three-show fundraiser -- tickets are very limited, so get them quick.

The last day on June 9th is the fundraiser for the Petworth Jazz Project, and you should definitely come out to support that crown jewel of our neighborhood!

Open every night 6pm-midnight, with a different theme each night.

"The fleeting nature of the 'pop up' gallery and event space lends itself to a certain freedom not found in more traditional venues," said Tom Pipkin. "We're presenting a fresh creative place for our community to enjoy, question, dance, critique, and generally enjoy themselves in, all while supporting local arts culture."

12 Days of Art, Music and Drinks: Truth Among Liars

Wednesday May 30th, 6pm: OPENING NIGHT

Rich “DJ Unown” Patterson spins rarities, B Sides and soul favs.

Thursday May 31st, 6pm: TV Themes' Night

DJ Unown runs the gauntlet of TV Themes from the 40’s until now. Doors at 6pm, Themes at 8pm.

Friday June 1st, 6pm: Paint It Politics

POLITICAL PAINT NIGHT with E$ (Eric Dolgas), 7-9pm. Not your usual pastoral scene paint night, come create your very own piece of political dissent.
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Friday June 1st, 9pm-midnight: Gallery & Bar

Gallery and bar open, special guest DJs and musicians

Saturday June 2nd 12pm-6pm: All Vinyl & Plants

The space will become Gumbo Records Lounge with all vinyl music and beautiful plants for sale from Lovers Plant Studio. Issa vibe: all vinyl and all green plants all day. Bar will be open.

Saturday June 2nd 9pm-11pm: Live Video

Live Video VJ featuring O’s Cool. Projecting classic videos and the tracks to match.

Sunday, June 3rd, 12-6pm: All Vinyl & Plants

The space will again become Gumbo Records Lounge with all vinyl music and beautiful plants for sale from Lovers Plant Studio. Issa vibe: all vinyl and all green plants all day. Bar will be open.

Sunday June 3rd, 6pm-midnight: DJ & Drinks

DJ Unown

Monday June 4th, 6pm-midnight: Gallery & Bar

Gallery and bar open

Tuesday June 5th, 6pm-midnight: Gallery & Bar

Gallery and bar open

Wednesday June 6th, 6:30-7:30pm: Is it Real?

“Is It Real?”
A panel discussion on realness with esteemed experts from various fields. Live DJ accompaniment from DJ Unown.

Wednesday June 6th, 9pm-midnight: Jazz

JAZZ NIGHT with Crudup/Settles/Stewart
Luke Stewart - Bass
Brian Settles - Saxophone
Warren Crudup III - Drums

Thursday June 7th, 6pm-midnight: Gallery & Bar

Gallery and bar open, special guest DJs and musicians

Friday June 8th, 7-9pm: Paint it Politics

POLITICAL PAINT NIGHT with E$ (Eric Dolgas) 7-9pm. Not your usual pastoral scene paint night, come create your very own piece of political dissent.
Tickets on EventBrite >

Buy tickets to Paint Night