A partnership between Clarice Presents and Busboys and Poets, Jazz Jams bring D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed to perform and lead a community-wide jam! Balbed’s band will play a set starting at 7:30PM. Bring your […]
Category: Musical Programs
2026 Black Composers Concert® 21feb@3pm
James Weldon Johnson Community School of the Arts Enjoy a delightful afternoon of classical, jazz, Gospel, and sacred music, featuring the music of composers of African descent. Enjoy a delightful afternoon of classical, jazz, Gospel, […]
Nothing but the Blues: The History of Blues Music 8feb@2pm
Celebrate Black History Music and learn the history of the blues. Presented by the Washington Jazz Arts Institute, enjoy a mix of lecture and live blues[…]
Woodridge Neighborhood Celebration
Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 am | FREE Come meet the DC History Center at Woodridge Neighborhood Library this Saturday to learn the history of the neighborhood, celebrate its culture, and connect with neighbors. You’ll […]
DC history conference thursday-sunday, April 3-6
The DC History Conference is co-presented by the DC History Center, DC Public Library, and HumanitiesDC, and supported by organizational partners and a volunteer planning committee. REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE The DC History Conference is […]
Workshop: Capturing Perspectives with Jada Imani M | 27feb@6-7:30pm
Today @ Apple | Apple Carnegie Library | 801 K St NW Washington DC 20001 Celebrate the creativity of the DMV music scene with photographer Jada Imani M. She’ll share her passion for photography and […]
jazz jams@busboys & poets | 26feb@7pm
Monthly Jazz Jam session led by DC based saxophonist Elijah Balbed! Clarice Presents’ Jazz Jams, in partnership with Busboys and Poets, brings D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed to perform and lead a community-wide jam! Elijah’s […]
Black History Month Concert | 16feb@10-11:30am
Asbury United Methodist Church The Asbury Ensemble will present a concert celebrating Black composers. All genres of music will be included.
The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival | 14 – 16feb
The Jazz Academy of Music, Inc proudly presents The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival (MAJF). The MAJF is a straight-ahead jazz festival that occurs every year over President’s Day weekend.
“Frederick Douglass Birthday & Black History Month Celebration” at Martha’s Table
Saturday, February 8, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | 2375 Elvans Road, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20020 The event will feature hands on activities and stories such as “Meet Mary McLeod Bethune,” and explore the “Great […]
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