Thursday, June 2
5:00PM (PREVIEW) the Phillips Collection
PHILLIPS AFTER FIVE WITH PETER MULDOON
Phillips after 5 is a lively mix of art and entertainment, including live music, food, and cash bar, on the first Thursday of the month.Ticketed Event.
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Friday, June 3
6:00PM (PREVIEW) WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
THE LISTENING GROUP ALL-STARS
Jazz night is a cultural arts program presented every Friday evening at Westminster, 6-9pm. Part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC.$5 ticketsat the door. Free entry ages 16 and under.
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Saturday, June 4
10:00AM – 5:00PM (PREVIEW)tHE PHILLIPS COLLECTION
JAZZ ‘N FAMILIES FUN DAYS
A fun family weekend with live jazz featuring the region’s finest in the music room, art-making activities, an instrument petting zoo, interactive storytelling, a free film screening and more! Instrument Boulevard, FILM: 7th and T moderated by Rusty Hassan, Mario Lagina Trio, David Schulman, Rob Levit Trio, Herman Burney, Lori Williams & Friends, and the Michael Thomas Quintet.Free entry.
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Sunday, June 5
NOON – 7:00PM (PREVIEW)tHE PHILLIPS COLLECTION
JAZZ ‘N FAMILIES FUN DAYS
A fun family weekend with live jazz featuring the finest talent in the region includingvibrant galleries, art-making activities, an instrument petting zoo, interactive storytelling, a free film screening and much more! WPA Capital Jazz Youth Ensemble, Howard Franklin Quartet, DC Jazz Bops storytelling for young boppers with Rochelle Rice, Greater U Street Collective, David Schulman, BJ Simmons and Culture Shock, Todd Marcus Quartet, Eric Byrd Trio, and the Noble Jolley Trio.Free entry.
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Monday, June 6
7:00PMBISTROT LEPIC WINE & bAR
HOT CLUB OF DC
Live jazz at Lepic! Monday & Wednesday at 7pm at the Wine Bar.Part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC.Free entry with purchase of food/beverage. Table reservation required for dinner service.
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Tuesday, June 7
11:00AM – 3:00PMACADIANA
LIVE JAZZ BRUNCH
Renowned Jazz musicians from DC and beyond perform live every Sunday Brunch.Part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC. Free entry with purchase of food or beverage.
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Wednesday, June 8
7:00PMBISTROT LEPIC WINE & bAR
MARIE ALOUETTE
Live jazz at Lepic! Monday & Wednesday at 7pm at the Wine Bar. Part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC. Free entry with purchase of food or drink. Table reservation required for dinner service.
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7:30PM – 9:30pmGALLERY O ON H
JOHN LEWIS, ELECTROKOUSTIC BAND WITH SIGN INTERPRETATION
Gallery OonH hosts a number of events throughout the year designed to bring the community and the neighborhood together.Part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC. Free entry.
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8:00PM EMBASSY OF FRANCE
THE LAFAYETTE SUITE FEATURING LAURENT COQ AND WALTER SMITH, III
DC Jazz Festival presents The Lafayette Suite concert by French pianist Laurent Coq and American saxophonist Walter Smith III, with the support of Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. Ticketed event.
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Thursday, June 9
12:00 PMfranklin park
JOGO PROJECT FEATURING DEBORAH BOND
Singing in the Parks celebrating the National Park Service Centennial, part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, K to Eye St, NW between 13th & 14th.In collaboration with the Downtown BID.Free entry.
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7:00PMUNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
ALLYN JOHNSON & MEET THE ARTIST ON THE BANDSTAND FEATURING ANTONIO PARKER
Join favorite pianist Allyn Johnson and fiery saxophonist Antonio Parker for an up close and personal session of conversation and performance. Recital Hall. Part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC.Free entry.
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7:30PMGALLERY O ON H
LIVE JAZZ IN THE COURTYARD
Gallery OonH hosts a number of events throughout the year designed to bring the community and the neighborhood together.Part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC.Free entry.
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Friday, June 10
5:00PM – 9:00PMnational gallery of art sculpture garden
GEORGE V. JOHNSON, JR.
Jazz in the Garden, part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry.
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6:00PMthe kennedy center millennium stage
MARK PRINCE AQUA LEO
Part of the Dis is‘DaDrumSeries, an eclectic series of free performances on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage featuring DC’s leading drummer/percussionist-bandleaders, and several global percussion perspectives. Part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC.Free entry.
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6:30PM – 9:00pm SOTTO DC
THE DAVID LIGHTON TRIO
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with the purchase of food or drink.
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7:30PM we act radio
KENNY RITTENHOUSE ENSEMBLE W/ VINCE EVANS, HERMAN BURNEY, J.C. JEFFERSON
In our 2016 EAST RIVER JAZZFest, CA-FAM III, Inc./East River Jazz is presenting four performances of Jazz and Blues in communities along the Anacostia River in a series of performances in Anacostia, Uniontown, Benning and Kenilworth neighborhoods. Part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC.Ticketed event.
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7:30PM – 11:30pmGALLERY O ON H
CARIBBEAN NIGHT: CAISO AND THE POCKET, ART OPENING IN THE GALLERY: JAY DURRAH & JULIAN WEAVER
Gallery OonH hosts a number of events year-round to bring the community and the neighborhood together along the H Street Cooridor.Part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC.Free entry.
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8:00PM & 11:00PM mr. henry’s restaurant
KEVIN CORDT QUARTET
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with a food purchase minimum.
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8:30 PM (doors 7:00PM)THE HAMILTON LIVE
REGINA CARTER QUARTET, BEN WILLIAMS & SOUND EFFECT
DC JazzFest 2016 at The Hamilton Live, presented by The Washington Post.Ticketed event.
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8:30PM – 10:30PMBLOOMBARS
DOUBLESTOP, ECHOES
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. $10 suggested donation.
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9:00PM & 11:00PMtwins jazz
ANTHONY NELSON QUARTET
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Ticketed event.
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10:00PM – 1:00am SOTTO DC
LIONEL LYLES
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with purchase of food or drink.
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11:00PM RÙMBA CAFE
JOE FALERO
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with purchase of food or drink.
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Saturday, June 11
12:00PM – 5:00PM dc alley museum
A LIVE JAZZ MURAL PROJECT AND JAZZ ART EXHIBIT CREATED BY BILL WARRELL, MICHAEL WILDERMAN AND YOUNG AREA ARTISTS
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry.
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2:00PMDOROTHY I. HEIGHT BENNING NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY
BILL WASHBURN ENSEMBLE
In our 2016 EAST RIVER JAZZFest, CA-FAM III, Inc./East River Jazz is presenting four performances of Jazz and Blues in communities along the Anacostia River in a series of performances in Anacostia, Uniontown, Benning and Kenilworth neighborhoods.Free entry.
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3:00PM – 6:00PMACADIANA
DC JAZZFEST PATIO PARTY
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital.Free entry with purchase of food or drink.
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6:30PM – 9:00pm SOTTO DC
BILL HEID
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with purchase of food or drink.
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6:45PM national museum of american history, wallace h. coulter performance plaza
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY’S SMITHSONIAN JAZZ MASTERWORKS ORCHESTRA A NEW SOUND IN JAZZ: THE INCREDIBLE JIMMY SMITH
In a nod to one of the great pioneers of jazz, the SJMO, and special guest Charles Covington, will present the music of the great Jimmy Smith (1925-2005).Ticketed Event.
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7:30PM – 11:30pmGALLERY O ON H
JAZZ JAM AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL (FOR GROWN UPS)
Gallery OonH hosts a number of events throughout the year designed to bring the community and the neighborhood together.Free entry.
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8:00PMATLAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
BRAD LINDE’S TEAM PLAYERS
CD Release Concert. Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital.Ticketed event.
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8:00PM & 11:00PM mr. henry’s restaurant
KIM SCUDERA & BATIDA DIFERENTE
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with a food purchase minimum.
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8:30 PM (doors 7:00PM)THE HAMILTON LIVE
KURT ELLING, JODY NARDONE TRIO
DC JazzFest 2016 at The Hamilton Live, presented by The Washington Post.Ticketed event.
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8:30 PM - 1:00 AM (Door 8:00 PM) ARRIS
MAKAYA MCCRAVEN’S IN THE MOMENT/MARQUIS HILL BLACKTET W/CAROLYN MALACHI
On June 11, two of the hottest young names in jazz come blowing in from Chicago:Makaya McCravenandMarquis Hillwill each play with his own quintet, then they'll join forces in a supersized ensemble to finish the night with an improvised, grooving midnight jam.Ticketed event.
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9:00PM & 11:00PMtwins jazz
ANTHONY NELSON QUARTET
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Ticketed event.
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10:00PM – 1:00am SOTTO DC
SEAN WINTERS & THE 4216 COLLECTIVE
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with purchase of food or drink.
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11:00PM RÙMBA CAFE
KIQUE’S BAND
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Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with purchase of food or beverage.
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Sunday, June 12
10:00aM KENILWORTH AQUATIC GARDENS
FREDDY DUNN DUET
In our 2016 EAST RIVER JAZZFest, CA-FAM III, Inc./East River Jazz is presenting four performances of Jazz and Blues in communities along the Anacostia River in a series of performances in Anacostia, Uniontown, Benning and Kenilworth neighborhoods. Free entry.
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10:00am – 4:00PMMALMAISON
JAZZ BRUNCH
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry.
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10:00aM – 4:00pm GEORGIA BROWN’S
JAZZ BRUNCH
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry.
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12:00PM – 5:00PM dc alley museum
A LIVE JAZZ MURAL PROJECT AND JAZZ ART EXHIBIT CREATED BY BILL WARRELL, MICHAEL WILDERMAN AND YOUNG AREA ARTISTS
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry.
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6:00PMthe kennedy center millennium stage
BATALA W/ TONHO MATERIA
Part of the Dis is‘DaDrumSeries, an eclectic series of free performances on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage featuring DC’s leading drummer/percussionist-bandleaders, and several global percussion perspectives. Free entry.
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7:00PM & 8:30pmATLAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
MATTHEW SHIPP TRIO/BILL COLE TRIO PRESENTED BY TRANSPARENT PRODUCTIONS
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital.Ticketed event.
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7:00PM & 10:00PM mr. henry’s restaurant
MAIJA'S BRAZILIAN JAZZ BASH & CD RELEASE PARTY
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with a food purchase minimum.
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7:30 PM (doors 6:30PM)THE HAMILTON LIVE
ETIENNE CHARLES CREOLE SOUL, JIMMY GREENE QUARTET
DC JazzFest 2016 at The Hamilton Live, presented by The Washington Post.Ticketed Event.
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7:30PM – 9:30pm GALLERY O ON H
MUSIC IN THE KEY OF FEMME
Gallery OonH hosts a number of events throughout the year designed to bring the community and the neighborhood together.Free entry.
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7:30pM THE GRILL FROM IPANEMA
BAND FOR ALL/LIVE JAZZ, BOSSA NOVA, SAMBA, FORRO AND OTHERS
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with purchase of food or drink.
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7:30PM RÙMBA CAFE
PAVEL URKISA
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with purchase of food or drink.
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7:30PM SONGBYRD café
LIVE JAZZ
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry.
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8:00PM & 10:00PM twins jazz
BOBBY MUNCY QUARTET
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Ticketed Event.
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Monday, June 13
12:00PM – 2:00pmsylvan theatre
LENA SEIKALY
Singing in the Parks celebrating the National Park Service Centennial, part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital.Free entry.
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8:00PMKENNEDY CENTER CONCERT HALL
A NIGHT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER: DC JAZZFEST SALUTES HOWARD UNIVERSITY JAZZ
Theinternationally renowned Howard University Jazz program and its illustrious foundersof jazz education—ProfessorFred Irby IIIandDr.Art Dawkins—willbefeted in an all-star celebration exploring the rich HU jazz traditionfeat. NEA Jazz MasterBenny Golson,gospel masterRichard Smallwood, GregOsby, Loston Harris, MarkBatson, Tim Warfield, Cyrus Chestnut,Paul Carr, Afro Blue, Carroll Dashiell, Shelton Becton, Reginald Cyntje, Kris Funn,Donvonte McCoy, McClenty Hunter, Savannah Harris,and more. Ticketed Event.
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6:00PMKENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE
LENNY ROBINSON’S MADCURIOUS
Part of the Dis is‘DaDrumSeries, an eclectic series of free performances on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage featuring DC’s leading drummer/percussionist-bandleaders, and several global percussion perspectives. Free entry.
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7:00PMBISTROT LEPIC WINE & bAR
RENEE JAZZ TRIO
Live jazz at Lepic! at the Wine Bar. Free entry with purchase of food and drink.
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7:30PMANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSE
PHIL WIGGINS DUET
EAST RIVER JAZZFest, in collaboration with CA-FAM III/East River Jazz, presents four performances in communities along the Anacostia River in a series of performances in Anacostia, Uniontown, Benning and Kenilworth neighborhoods.Ticketed Event.
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Tuesday, June 14
11:00aM – 3:00PMACADIANA
LIVE JAZZ BRUNCH
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital.Free entry with purchase of food or drink.
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12:00PM – 2:00pmPERSHING PARK
CHAD CARTER
Singing in the Parks celebrating the National Park Service Centennial, part of Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital.Free entry.
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5:00PM – 8:00pmGALLERY O ON H
ARCHIE EDWARDS BLUES HERITAGE FOUNDATION JAM: "THE JAMBASSADORS"
Gallery OonH hosts a number of events throughout the year designed to bring the community and the neighborhood together.Free entry.
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6:00PMthe kennedy center millennium stage
NASAR ABADEY’S RENAISSANCE TRIO
Part of the Dis is‘DaDrumSeries, an eclectic series of free performances on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage featuring DC’s leading drummer/percussionist-bandleaders, and several global percussion perspectives. Free entry.
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6:00PM & 8:30PM mr. henry’s restaurant
LIONEL LYLES DUO AND JAZZ- HAPPY HOUR
Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, a major feature of the DC Jazz Festival, is an exciting partnership with local clubs, restaurants, hotels and galleries in celebration of jazz in our nation’s capital. Free entry with a food purchase minimum.
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8:00PMSIXTH & I HISTORIC SYNAGOGUE
STEVE COLEMAN AND FIVE ELEMENTS
"Steve Coleman comes up with some of the most original song structures in jazz," writes NPR. "In many others' hands, they'd sound like algebra; with his virtuosity and arranging, it crackles with excitement." Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by Events DC, co-presented by Sixth and I. Ticketed event.