Events

Conversation & Crank in honor of the First People to inhabit the land and river where the Go-Go Museum stands. Our distinguished guests help us honor the first people to inhabit the land and river where the Go-Go Museum & Café stands. We explore ways to strengthen Black and Native American connections and combat cultural […]

Explore the history of Go-Go, the rhythm born in Washington DC, and its intersection with Afro, Afro-Latin and African American culture. Experience the fusion of cultures through music. Explore the history of Go-Go, the rhythm born in Washington DC, and its intersection with Afro, Afro-Latin and African American culture in an immersive tour filled with […]

First Ladies of Go-Go Series At The Go-Go Museum and Cafe Celebrating Woman's History Month 6-9 pm Thurs. Mar. 27. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Go-Go Museum has assembled powerhouse group of women musicians to reprise the First Ladies of Go-Go series: TWINK LITTLE on drums KISHA KAOS on congas MAKENZEE ADAMS on […]

✊🏾 NOT IN VAIN: LEARNING FROM DR. KING ✊🏾 On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, but his fight for justice—especially economic justice and the rights of the poor and working class—lives on. Dr. King believed that true freedom required more than civil rights; it demanded economic empowerment, fair wages, and […]

Come celebrate 6 years of Dont Mute DC with us at our in-person anniversary celebration! Dont Mute DC 6 Year Anniversary Celebration Come celebrate with us at the Go-Go Museum & Cafe for Dont Mute DC's 6th anniversary! Join us for an evening filled with live music, dance, community, reflection on victories of the past, and uniting […]

Walk for freedom and stay for the joy in historic Anacostia on Juneteenth. 🖤❤️💚 JUNETEENTH JUBILEE 💚❤️🖤 Freedom & Unity Walk📍 Anacostia, DC | 📅 June 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, June 19, 2025, the Anacostia Renaissance Kollective, a coalition of artists, business owners, healers, and visionaries, invites the public to join the Juneteenth Jubilee: […]

Government workers enjoy your lunch break with us! Come join us as we kick off our Mid-Day Concert Series with The Experience Band.   Patronize any Anacostia business or restuarant and gain access. 20% off all Go-Go Museum merchandise. Go-Go Museum Chef Angie Rose will be on the grill! Due to a heat advisory, the concert will […]

Learn about the connections between cumbia and go-go music! On Sunday, June 29, Poder del Pubelo,The Go-Go Museum & Café, and the Afro Latino Institute will present "Cumbia Meets Go-Go." Join us for a panel exploring African roots and the connections between Colombian cumbia and Go-Go music from Washington D.C., We’ll feature musical samples from both […]