Bridging the Beat presents "Go-Go Live AVL"
Go go rhythm and call and response grooves fill a weekend celebration with DJs, dance exhibitions, visual art, and lively community conversations exploring Washington, D.C. culture and history. Youth programming, delicious food, and fellowship round out the experience.
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An evening pop up exhibit dives into DC’s go go tradition with artifacts and storytelling that trace its roots, cultural impact, and community legacy. Expect a museum style walk through of history, art, and local culture at YMI.
An evening pop up exhibit dives into DC’s go go tradition with artifacts and storytelling that trace its roots, cultural impact, and community legacy. Expect a museum style walk through of history, art, and local culture at YMI.
An evening pop up exhibit dives into DC’s go go tradition with artifacts and storytelling that trace its roots, cultural impact, and community legacy. Expect a museum style walk through of history, art, and local culture at YMI.
A crash course in Washington, DC go-go culture blends percussion-heavy live band grooves with participatory dance and call-and-response energy between musicians and crowd. History context and community storytelling deepen the late-night cultural experience.
A crash course in Washington, DC go-go culture blends percussion-heavy live band grooves with participatory dance and call-and-response energy between musicians and crowd. History context and community storytelling deepen the late-night cultural experience.
A crash course in Washington, DC go-go culture blends percussion-heavy live band grooves with participatory dance and call-and-response energy between musicians and crowd. History context and community storytelling deepen the late-night cultural experience.
Go-go rhythms and call-and-response grooves spill into Triangle Park for an outdoor neighborhood celebration. Expect a public gathering vibe with high-energy dancing, community connection, and classic DC funk percussion-driven sound.
Go-go rhythms and call-and-response grooves spill into Triangle Park for an outdoor neighborhood celebration. Expect a public gathering vibe with high-energy dancing, community connection, and classic DC funk percussion-driven sound.
Go-go rhythms and call-and-response grooves spill into Triangle Park for an outdoor neighborhood celebration. Expect a public gathering vibe with high-energy dancing, community connection, and classic DC funk percussion-driven sound.
Percussive DC go-go rhythms collide with ’90s hip-hop and smooth R&B for a high-energy late-night jam. Expect call-and-response grooves, dance-floor momentum, and a throwback party atmosphere in a downtown bar setting.
Percussive DC go-go rhythms collide with ’90s hip-hop and smooth R&B for a high-energy late-night jam. Expect call-and-response grooves, dance-floor momentum, and a throwback party atmosphere in a downtown bar setting.
Percussive DC go-go rhythms collide with ’90s hip-hop and smooth R&B for a high-energy late-night jam. Expect call-and-response grooves, dance-floor momentum, and a throwback party atmosphere in a downtown bar setting.
Friday-morning brunch conversation for civic and business leaders examining “culture as infrastructure” through case-study lessons from Chocolate City. Expect a discussion-driven session on community development, policy, and local impact at the YMI Cultural Center.
Friday-morning brunch conversation for civic and business leaders examining “culture as infrastructure” through case-study lessons from Chocolate City. Expect a discussion-driven session on community development, policy, and local impact at the YMI Cultural Center.
Friday-morning brunch conversation for civic and business leaders examining “culture as infrastructure” through case-study lessons from Chocolate City. Expect a discussion-driven session on community development, policy, and local impact at the YMI Cultural Center.
Friday-morning discussion for civic and business leaders exploring culture as essential infrastructure, with case-study takeaways inspired by Chocolate City. Expect a conversation-forward format centered on community development, policy, and local leadership.
Friday-morning discussion for civic and business leaders exploring culture as essential infrastructure, with case-study takeaways inspired by Chocolate City. Expect a conversation-forward format centered on community development, policy, and local leadership.
Friday-morning discussion for civic and business leaders exploring culture as essential infrastructure, with case-study takeaways inspired by Chocolate City. Expect a conversation-forward format centered on community development, policy, and local leadership.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
Culture and community power take center stage through the Dont Mute DC movement, tracing how go go music became a catalyst for public action. Expect discussion-based learning on organizing, advocacy, and local impact.
Afrofuturism fueled late night dance party with a DJ set and a live action club vibe in a loft space. Music, food, and culture blend into a community focused celebration downtown.
Afrofuturism fueled late night dance party with a DJ set and a live action club vibe in a loft space. Music, food, and culture blend into a community focused celebration downtown.
Afrofuturism fueled late night dance party with a DJ set and a live action club vibe in a loft space. Music, food, and culture blend into a community focused celebration downtown.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms gather a mixed crowd for an open, participatory circle with call-and-response beats and spontaneous movement. Bring your own drum or dance along in the heart of downtown at Pritchard Park.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms gather a mixed crowd for an open, participatory circle with call-and-response beats and spontaneous movement. Bring your own drum or dance along in the heart of downtown at Pritchard Park.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms gather a mixed crowd for an open, participatory circle with call-and-response beats and spontaneous movement. Bring your own drum or dance along in the heart of downtown at Pritchard Park.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
Pulsing Afrobeat and pan African grooves drive a high energy night of live percussion and dance floor rhythms in an intimate listening room. Expect a social, late evening vibe with plenty of movement and community connection.
Pulsing Afrobeat and pan African grooves drive a high energy night of live percussion and dance floor rhythms in an intimate listening room. Expect a social, late evening vibe with plenty of movement and community connection.
Pulsing Afrobeat and pan African grooves drive a high energy night of live percussion and dance floor rhythms in an intimate listening room. Expect a social, late evening vibe with plenty of movement and community connection.
A lively Greek cultural celebration with traditional folk dancing, upbeat music, and community festival energy. Expect classic Mediterranean flavors like gyros and baklava alongside family friendly activities and cultural performances.
A lively Greek cultural celebration with traditional folk dancing, upbeat music, and community festival energy. Expect classic Mediterranean flavors like gyros and baklava alongside family friendly activities and cultural performances.
A lively Greek cultural celebration with traditional folk dancing, upbeat music, and community festival energy. Expect classic Mediterranean flavors like gyros and baklava alongside family friendly activities and cultural performances.
Boot-stomping country two-step and line-dance favorites spun back-to-back on an all-request DJ night, with crowd picks driving the playlist (no lessons). Grab fresh Latin American taqueria bites and drinks between dances in a lively all-ages hoedown.
Boot-stomping country two-step and line-dance favorites spun back-to-back on an all-request DJ night, with crowd picks driving the playlist (no lessons). Grab fresh Latin American taqueria bites and drinks between dances in a lively all-ages hoedown.
Boot-stomping country two-step and line-dance favorites spun back-to-back on an all-request DJ night, with crowd picks driving the playlist (no lessons). Grab fresh Latin American taqueria bites and drinks between dances in a lively all-ages hoedown.
Cuban dance workshops by Kati Hernandez, Duane Wrenn, Michelito Herrera, and Cokie & Amy lead into high-energy social dance nights with live Latin rhythms. A weekend intensive blending movement, community connection, and wellness in the Blue Ridge.
Cuban dance workshops by Kati Hernandez, Duane Wrenn, Michelito Herrera, and Cokie & Amy lead into high-energy social dance nights with live Latin rhythms. A weekend intensive blending movement, community connection, and wellness in the Blue Ridge.
Cuban dance workshops by Kati Hernandez, Duane Wrenn, Michelito Herrera, and Cokie & Amy lead into high-energy social dance nights with live Latin rhythms. A weekend intensive blending movement, community connection, and wellness in the Blue Ridge.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
Afro rhythm night with pulse-heavy afrobeat and polyrhythmic percussion driving a sweaty, dance-forward crowd. Expect high-energy world grooves in an intimate listening-room style venue with a late-evening bar vibe.
Afro rhythm night with pulse-heavy afrobeat and polyrhythmic percussion driving a sweaty, dance-forward crowd. Expect high-energy world grooves in an intimate listening-room style venue with a late-evening bar vibe.
Afro rhythm night with pulse-heavy afrobeat and polyrhythmic percussion driving a sweaty, dance-forward crowd. Expect high-energy world grooves in an intimate listening-room style venue with a late-evening bar vibe.
Boot-scootin’ Saturday hoedown with an all-request country DJ spinning nonstop line-dance favorites and two-step classics (no lessons, just dancing). All-ages dance floor energy with the taqueria serving fresh Latin American plates and a full bar.
Boot-scootin’ Saturday hoedown with an all-request country DJ spinning nonstop line-dance favorites and two-step classics (no lessons, just dancing). All-ages dance floor energy with the taqueria serving fresh Latin American plates and a full bar.
Boot-scootin’ Saturday hoedown with an all-request country DJ spinning nonstop line-dance favorites and two-step classics (no lessons, just dancing). All-ages dance floor energy with the taqueria serving fresh Latin American plates and a full bar.