Go-Go Museum & Café

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

✨️🎄 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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: […]