Events

For the first time in 16 years, there are multiple go-go bands comprised of DC Public School students. For years, weekly go-go concerts attended and headlined by local students were a staple of the scene. But in 1996, the DC Control Board removed music and trades from DC Public Schools, eradicating the ecosystem that created […]

We turn to Black History Month to reflect on the past while dreaming of the future. So many of us forget to care for ourselves in the present, overlooking the spiritual compass inside. How can empower ourselves to blossom in an often-unforgiving world? What does mental health, literacy, and spiritual wellness look and feel like? On […]

Join us for a special event celebrating 50 years of Go-Go and 50 years of service from the Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs in DC! Join the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) and the Mayor's Office on African American Affairs (MOAAA) for a Black History Month event celebrating 50 years of Go-Go and 50 […]

Join us on Friday, March 6th for an after-hours happy hour where rhythm, history, and community collide. From the bounce of the beat to the legacy on the walls, this is your chance to experience the sound of DC in a whole new way.⁠ ⁠ What’s waiting for you:⁠ ⁠ 🥁A DJ keeping the energy […]

Join us as we kick off Women’s History Month with an evening dedicated to honoring the strength, brilliance, and beauty of the women who shape our lives and communities. This celebration invites us to come together in gratitude, reflection, and joy as we recognize the women who inspire, lead, nurture, and transform the spaces around […]

Voices of Freedom: Journalists United in Truth   Join us as we honor the 199th Anniversary of the Black Press.   Time: Sunday, March 15th, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Location: Metropolitan AME Church

For 20 years, the Recreation Wish List Committee in partnership with the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center has proudly presented Blacks in Wax, a powerful educational and cultural production that brings history to life through the voices and performances of our Scholars. This year’s theme, “DC: The People…The Culture…The Power,” celebrates the individuals who have shaped Washington, DC’s rich legacy […]

Join us for an evening of art and healing, celebrating women at the Go-Go Museum during Women’s History month! Immerse yourself in an evening of excellence! Join us at the Medicine Music Experience Part II: Black Godis Edition, where we will be honoring women, art, and healing. Curated by Neptune XXI in collaboration with The […]

This free public health event by Howard University is open to the DC/DMV community: come learn, get health screenings, and take steps toward better health. Join us for a fun and informative day about health and wellness! The Go-Go Community Health Fair and Colorectal Cancer Awareness event will be held in the historic Anacostia neighborhood […]

The Year of The Collaborative: The History of Gospel Go-Go Celebrating 10 Years of Tru Worshiperz Band & Ministry and Honoring 50 Years of Go-Go Music   Washington, DC this is more than an event. This is history. Join us as we close out our 10-Year Anniversary Weekend with a powerful and purposeful gathering that highlights […]

Thursday, April 16th We are Uniting Once Again with Emancipation Week Celebrations !! Bring the family!!!! 11:30 AM: Assemble at Freedom’s Crossing Plaque at Enlightened Inc. Building 1205 Marion Barry Ave. S.E. WDC 20020 12:00 PM: Drumming, Pouring of Libations and Call to Prayer to Save and Empower Our Children 3:00 PM: Go-Go Performances include […]

Saturday, April 18th   11:30 a. m. Assemble at the Go-Go Museum 1920 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S.E. WDC 20020   Walking across and back “Freedom’s Crossing Bridge” to honor Our Ancestors   1:00 p.m. Return to the Go-Go Museum and Café   1:30 p.m. History of “Freedom’s Crossing” from Slavery to Emancipation C.R. […]