Hello Good People!
I know today is Friday the 13th, but I am not too superstitious. And I haven’t met a Friday I haven’t liked. 🙂 So make sure to enjoy this weekend—food and wine festivals are kicking off and Passport DC’s Embassy tours are on Saturday. Enjoy! Peace and Blessings. 🙂
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This Friday, it’s the 3rd Annual JB vs. STEVIE Soul Power Party: Tribute to the Titans of Taurus & Battle of the Bulls! Co-Sponsored by DC’s newest media outlet: React Radio 1480AM, this year’s legendary party features a Major League Line-Up of DJs playing the best of Stevie Wonder & James Brown all nite long. Only here, once a year do you get the opportunity to hear: Jahsonic (Jamil Hamilton) + DJ Roddy Rod + Adrian Loving + DJ Lance Reynolds + i:Wah the BeatPriest (Jawanza Kalonji)rock out on the same nite in the same spot.
Friday, May 13
The Warehouse
411 NY Avenue NE
Ladies free until 11PM
Free before Midnight
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Experience an intimate performance at the city’s incomparable, soul-infused event, The Park Unplugged. This week, Glenn Lewis is The Park Unplugged LIVE Performance tonight
Friday, May 13
The Park
920 14th St NW
Doors open at 5PM
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Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Benicio Del Toro, The Upsetter is a captivating, unparalleled exploration charting 70 years in the life of the Godfather of Reggae and the man behind Bob Marley.
Friday, May 13
Atlas Performing Arts
1333 H St NE
7PM and 9PM
Get tickets here
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AFROCUBA! mission is to educate people about the roots, history and contributions of Afro-descendants in Cuba. Come out to celebrate the re-launch of their 1 year strong Afrocuba! party event. There also will be dance and drumming workshops!
Friday, May 13
Liv Nightclub
2001 11th Street, NW
9PM-2AM
Free
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The Saartjie Project debuts “Four Women” exploring the lives of four women (Peaches, Saffronia, Aunt Sarah, Sweet Thing) through poem, movement and original performance art by members of the collective. The piece explores Nina Simone’s song to find the spaces of Liberation.
May 14 and 15
Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Street, NW
6PM
Get tickets here.
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Afrisonore presents Nneka Egbuna, a Nigerian born phenom who uses her music as an impetus for Social Change and Political Activism. Nneka’s beautiful voice and poignant lyrics have generated considerable buzz in the United States. Her first US release, Concrete Jungle is a collection of songs that put the singer/songwriter at the forefront.
Saturday, May 14
The Park
920 14th St NW
5PM-10PM
Get tickets here
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Come dress to sweat with the Underground Soul Solution!
Sunday, May 15
ESL
1212 18th St NW
9:30PM-2AM
Enjoy the week. Be safe! 🙂
