Don't Mute the Block
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Youth-centered workshop on civic activism and community engagement, exploring how young people can shape local change through leadership, organizing, and future-focused collaboration.
Youth-centered workshop on civic activism and community engagement, exploring how young people can shape local change through leadership, organizing, and future-focused collaboration.
Youth-centered workshop on civic activism and community engagement, exploring how young people can shape local change through leadership, organizing, and future-focused collaboration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Facilitated small-group dialogue centered on racial healing, active listening, and shared storytelling in a supportive community setting. Expect reflective prompts and respectful conversation practices aimed at building empathy and practical understanding.
Late-night immersive session blending guided meditation with improvisational sound and subtle movement, inviting attention to breath, vibration, and the “invisible” around you. Quiet, experimental, and reflective—part wellness practice, part participatory art experience.
Late-night immersive session blending guided meditation with improvisational sound and subtle movement, inviting attention to breath, vibration, and the “invisible” around you. Quiet, experimental, and reflective—part wellness practice, part participatory art experience.
Late-night immersive session blending guided meditation with improvisational sound and subtle movement, inviting attention to breath, vibration, and the “invisible” around you. Quiet, experimental, and reflective—part wellness practice, part participatory art experience.
Hands-on Appalachian old time tune workshop where players bring fiddles, banjos, guitars, and mandolins to learn the classic “Squirrel Hunters.” All ages and skill levels trade tips, bowings, and rhythms in an interactive listening-room session.
Hands-on Appalachian old time tune workshop where players bring fiddles, banjos, guitars, and mandolins to learn the classic “Squirrel Hunters.” All ages and skill levels trade tips, bowings, and rhythms in an interactive listening-room session.
Hands-on Appalachian old time tune workshop where players bring fiddles, banjos, guitars, and mandolins to learn the classic “Squirrel Hunters.” All ages and skill levels trade tips, bowings, and rhythms in an interactive listening-room session.
An intimate afternoon circle centered on shared experiences and mutual support during uncertain times, held in a calm, quiet setting. Expect guided conversation, listening practice, and thoughtful reflection with a small group.
An intimate afternoon circle centered on shared experiences and mutual support during uncertain times, held in a calm, quiet setting. Expect guided conversation, listening practice, and thoughtful reflection with a small group.
An intimate afternoon circle centered on shared experiences and mutual support during uncertain times, held in a calm, quiet setting. Expect guided conversation, listening practice, and thoughtful reflection with a small group.
An informal evening discussion of Aime McNee’s “We Need Your Art,” digging into insights, takeaways, and creative-block breakthroughs. Trade reflections with other makers in a relaxed cafe setting centered on sustaining an art practice.
An informal evening discussion of Aime McNee’s “We Need Your Art,” digging into insights, takeaways, and creative-block breakthroughs. Trade reflections with other makers in a relaxed cafe setting centered on sustaining an art practice.
An informal evening discussion of Aime McNee’s “We Need Your Art,” digging into insights, takeaways, and creative-block breakthroughs. Trade reflections with other makers in a relaxed cafe setting centered on sustaining an art practice.
A late-night slate of bite-size monologues and short plays built around the “Get Up STAND UP” theme, blending punchy storytelling with activist energy. Expect rapid-fire scene changes and bold, message-driven performances.
A late-night slate of bite-size monologues and short plays built around the “Get Up STAND UP” theme, blending punchy storytelling with activist energy. Expect rapid-fire scene changes and bold, message-driven performances.
A late-night slate of bite-size monologues and short plays built around the “Get Up STAND UP” theme, blending punchy storytelling with activist energy. Expect rapid-fire scene changes and bold, message-driven performances.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Interactive storytelling prompts and shared witnessing exercises explore how personal narratives shape connection, trust, and empathy. A reflective, community-centered workshop with guided discussion in a quiet retreat setting.
Interactive storytelling prompts and shared witnessing exercises explore how personal narratives shape connection, trust, and empathy. A reflective, community-centered workshop with guided discussion in a quiet retreat setting.
Interactive storytelling prompts and shared witnessing exercises explore how personal narratives shape connection, trust, and empathy. A reflective, community-centered workshop with guided discussion in a quiet retreat setting.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
An afternoon matinee film block in a historic downtown hall, built for an easy daytime hangout with a curated run of short-to-feature selections. Expect a relaxed community screening vibe with big-screen sound and shared cinema energy.
An afternoon matinee film block in a historic downtown hall, built for an easy daytime hangout with a curated run of short-to-feature selections. Expect a relaxed community screening vibe with big-screen sound and shared cinema energy.
An afternoon matinee film block in a historic downtown hall, built for an easy daytime hangout with a curated run of short-to-feature selections. Expect a relaxed community screening vibe with big-screen sound and shared cinema energy.