Events

We are inviting anyone who likes to volunteer or who is interested in learning more about outdoor volunteer opportunities to come out to the Go-Go Museum & Cafe this Saturday, the 22nd, from 1 to 4 PM for an afternoon of live music, refreshments, volunteer appreciation, free posters, and the launch of a new initiative: […]

Watch the livestream on YouTube Become part of the future of Go-Go at this exciting youth showcase and competition! Young musicians will take the stage to perform and compete, with legendary figures from the Go-Go community judging and mentoring the bands. Their guidance will help these talented teens hone their skills and develop their own sound. […]

The Crate Convention is back! Join DJ RBI for another afternoon full of live performances, exciting finds from local small businesses, and cultural exploration at The Go-Go Museum. Crate Convention is the perfect post thanksgiving/brunch/whatever you did over the holiday break stop. As we all gear up for the gift giving season, come check out […]

GoGo Santa at Sycamore & Oak Celebrate the holidays, DC-style! Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 2 PM to 5 PM for GoGo Santa, a free community celebration filled with music, joy, and holiday cheer. This year’s event will be hosted by Keyonna Jones and LeGreg Harrison, bringing energy and fun to an unforgettable […]

✨️🎄 It’s officially time to kick off the 12 Days of Joy! 🎅🏿✨️ Join us as we launch the celebration with a Holiday Jam at the Go-Go Museum & Café — a night of music, community, and pure DC joy! 🎶 Featuring: ✨ JusPaul & Friends | N.G.K. bringing the go-go energy 🍰 Sweet Tooth […]

Join us for another discussion with Bob Cicero from Globe Poster Printing, a family business whose colorful promotional posters were used to promote go-go and every form of music on the planet. Discover the fascinating stories behind the iconic, colorful posters that promoted everything from Black Broadway to go-go music across the region. Learn how […]

FREE Commanders Watch Party with Go-Go vibes, craft cocktails & halftime raffle for prizes! Dec 14th, @ 12 PM. RSVP now! Celebrate DC culture and game-day excitement at this FREE event! Join us on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, for an unforgettable experience featuring: Commanders Watch Party on big screens Arthur Wheeler signature cocktails and mixology mini-sessions & tasting Interactive fan stations and […]

The Go-Go Museum & Café will celebrate 50 years of go-go music at the 2026 Go-Go Awards, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Historic Lincoln Theatre in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood, historically known as the city’s Black Broadway. This year’s theme, “Returning to Our Roots and Embracing the Diaspora,” promises an unforgettable evening honoring the culture and legacy of Washington, D.C.’s […]

On Wednesday, February 11th from 6-9 PM, join us for “A Conversation with a Purpose: Understanding How Go-Go Music Shaped the Culture of the DMV” at Marlow Heights Community Center with The Museum and I Bet It Buzz! Explore the powerful influence of go-go music on the culture, identity, and community of the DMV area. […]

Join us in celebrating the 1-year anniversary of The Go-Go Museum & Café! On Thursday, February 19th, we are holding a press conference to highlight our 2025 accomplishments and what we have in store for 2026 as we celebrate 50 years of Go-Go. February 19th marks both the opening of the museum in 2025, and the […]

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 […]