JAZZY SUNDAYS

Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia is a free, family-friendly summer concert series featuring live jazz, local food vendors, and good vibes. Bring your lawn chair and come groove with us every Sunday for eight weeks!

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ART TO GO-GO

Washington, D.C.’s Official Arts & Cultural District

Established in Historic Anacostia in 2022

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Discover the vibrant Art to Go-Go Arts & Culture District in Historic Anacostia, where creativity meets community. Plan your visit to explore local art, live performances, and cultural treasures.

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Murals tour

Uncover the stories behind Anacostia’s world-class murals with our interactive map. Hear directly from the artists as you explore this vibrant outdoor gallery!

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Artists Profiles

Explore the profiles of Washington, DC’s talented local artists, from visual creators to musicians, poets, and dancers. Discover the vibrant artistry that defines the heART of the city.

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Artist Portfolios

Explore the portfolios of Washington, DC’s talented local artists, from artwork, music, videos, poetry and more!

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Artist Portal

Join Art to Go-Go’s Creative Collective! Create your artist profile, share your portfolio – photos, sound bites and videos. Sign up and get noticed!

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Artist Resources

Join Art to Go-Go’s Creative Collective, an artist resource portal connecting local creatives to opportunities including grants, exhibitions, studio space, and housing. Be part of a vibrant network supporting Washington, DC’s artistic community.

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Aug 27, 2025

Zenith Gallery to Showcase ‘Women Artists of the DMV’

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Aug 26, 2025

Getty Awards $2.6 Million to Expand Black Visual Arts Archives; DC’s Anacostia Community Museum Among Grantees

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Aug 26, 2025

At Its Heart, Play On! Is a Musical About Love

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Aug 26, 2025

Swing Beat: Tracking the 2025 DC Jazz Festival By Neighborhood

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Aug 19, 2025

SEPT 13 | Jazz in the Garden: A Tribute to Dick Morgan at Project Create

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Aug 19, 2025

SEPT 12 | Art All Night Anacostia

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Aug 19, 2025

AUGUST 23 | SWAP DC: Plant Swap Lounge at Grounded

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Apr 01, 2025

Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Application DUE APR 2

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Upcoming events

29. Aug

202Creates Con

11.00 AM – 04.00 PM
202Creates Con
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30. Aug

The Light Looks Like Us: An Intergenerational Conversation

12.00 PM – 03.00 PM
The Light Looks Like Us: An Intergenerational Conversation
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07. Sep

IN CONVERSATION: CHRISTINA LORENA WEISNER & CHRIS COMBS

02.00 PM – 03.00 PM
IN CONVERSATION: CHRISTINA LORENA WEISNER & CHRIS COMBS
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07. Sep

JAZZY SUNDAYS – Dante Pope (FINALE)

04.00 PM – 06.00 PM
JAZZY SUNDAYS - Dante Pope (FINALE)
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09. Sep

KICKOFF – Salon Redux

In the Spirit of Georgia Douglas Johnson

06.00 PM – 08.00 PM
KICKOFF - Salon Redux
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Why Art to GO-GO

Art to Go-Go is the arts and culture initiative spearheaded by the Anacostia BID to position the Historic Anacostia neighborhood as the official Arts & Culture District of Washington, DC. Named after DC’s iconic go-go music, Art to Go-Go encompasses a wide range of activities, programs, and initiatives aimed at preserving, celebrating, and promoting the vibrant arts and cultural identity of the area.

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✨ Next up at Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia… it’s the grand finale! 🎶 Join us as we close out an incredible 8-week concert series with the amazing Dante’ Pope (@dantepope). 📅 Sunday, September 7th 🕓 4PM – 6PM 📍 1234 Marion Barry Ave SE Don’t miss this unforgettable finale full of soul, rhythm, and community vibes. 💜 👉 bit.ly/JAZZYSUNDAYS #JazzySundays #Anacostia #DCJazz #LiveMusicDC
🎷✨ Jazz Meets Poetry ✨🎤 Come out for a soulful tribute to Thomas Sayers Ellis with Tyler Leak & Freeform, featuring special guest Kenny Carroll! Feel the rhythm, experience the poetry, and let the music move you. 📅 Wednesday, August 27 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 We Act Radio #DCJazzFest #JazzMeetsPoetry #LiveJazz #PoetryTribute #WeActRadio #KennyCarroll #TylerLeak #Freeform
🚨 Get ready, DC! 🚨 We’re about to spill ALL the excitement for Art All Night Anacostia: Let’s Eat! – A Taste of Southeast 🍴🎶🎨 This year, it’s all about special tasting experiences — yes, food, but also all the flavors of music, art, and fashion that define DC culture, especially the heartbeat of Southeast. You don’t want to miss this unforgettable night in the Arts & Culture District. And trust us — if there’s one thing we do BIG, it’s Art All Night in Anacostia 💥 Because WE are the heart of DC. 👀 Keep a lookout... your taste buds are about to be teased in ways you never imagined. 📅 Friday, September 12th — Save the Date! Watch for more details at arttogogo.org #ArtAllNightAnacostia #TasteOfSoutheast #ArtToGoGo #AnacostiaBID #DCArts #LetsEat #SELove
✨ Next up at Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia is @cecilyalexa ✨ Join us this Sunday, August 24th from 4–6PM for an unforgettable performance! 🎶 📍 1234 Marion Barry Avenue SE 🔗 bit.ly/JAZZYSUNDAYS Come early, bring your friends, and vibe out to live music in the heart of Anacostia! 🎷🖤 #JazzySundays #ExperienceAnacostia #AnacostiaArts
🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 We’re excited to announce the launch of our new campaign: Experience Anacostia 🎉✨ As DC’s official Arts & Culture District—Art to Go-Go—we’re bringing the vibrancy, creativity, and authentic spirit of Historic Anacostia to the entire city (and beyond!). 🌆  Right now across DC and along surrounding highways you’ll see colorful billboards and bus shelters showcasing the energy, artistry, and community that make Anacostia the Heart of DC. 📸 If you spot one, snap a photo, share it, and tag us @Arttogogo—also please share how YOU experience Anacostia! From go-go music to local art, food, poetry, culture, and more, there’s a whole world in Southeast waiting to be explored. 💛 #ExperienceAnacostia #Arttogogo #HeartofDC
Every year, DC comes together to celebrate our creative community. Nominations are now open for the 40th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards-submit your favorite DC poet, designer, teacher, dancer, writer, or creative by Aug 29. 🗳️ DCMayorsArtsAwards.com
Save the Date! Jazz Hop Sound Sessions is back Saturday, October 25th in Historic Anacostia! Our annual jazz fest brings live music, art, and activities all across the corridor — in and outside of local businesses. Hop around and discover something new at every stop. 🎶🖌️✨ If you know, you know — and if you’ve been before, you already know you’ll be back. 😉 Full details at arttogogo.org #JazzHop #ArtToGoGo #IYKYK #AnacostiaArts #DCJazzFestival #JazzAndGoGo #SoundSessions #ExploreAnacostia
(repost from @thenewfunset) This Sunday, we are back at our home @sandlotanacostia. You know the vibes, good people, good music, more fun. The good homie and phenom @mathiasxdc is joining me and @hotterthisyear for what will be a day for the books! Get there early and grab a table! FUNSET Sandlot Anacostia 633 Howard Road SE 4PM - Til We Get Tired
🎷✨ Jazz Meets Poetry ✨🎤 Come out for a soulful tribute to Thomas Sayers Ellis with Tyler Leak & Freeform, featuring special guest Kenny Carroll! Feel the rhythm, experience the poetry, and let the music move you. 📅 Wednesday, August 27 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 We Act Radio #DCJazzFest #JazzMeetsPoetry #LiveJazz #PoetryTribute #WeActRadio #KennyCarroll #TylerLeak #Freeform
Next up at Jazzy Sundays… 🌙🎷 This Sunday, August 17th from 4–6PM, get ready to be swept away by the smooth, soulful sounds of Tyler Moonlight. His blend of jazz and R&B will set the perfect summer soundtrack in the heart of Anacostia, think golden hour, cool drinks, and music that melts stress away. 🪑 Bring your lawn chairs, your favorite people, and your best dance moves. Free & family-friendly! 📍 1234 Marion Barry Ave SE 🔗 Full schedule: bit.ly/JAZZYSUNDAYS #JazzySundays #AnacostiaEvents #LiveMusicDC #FreeDCEvents #SummerInDC #TylerMoonlight #DCJazzScene
🌴🎶 Art to Go-Go is going Caribbean! 🎶🌴 We’re excited to celebrate Caribbean culture at the Caribbean Cultural Concert TOMORROW, Saturday, August 9th, from 2–9 PM at Freedom Plaza! 🇯🇲🇹🇹🇧🇧🇭🇹 This year, we’re teaming up with @PinexGinja for the Caribbean Creative Collective Artist Lounge 🎨✨ — enjoy an Art Walk and Lounge area where you can meet & network with incredible creatives while soaking in island beats and unforgettable performances. PLUS — we’ll be serving tasting samples from Sapodilla’s Caribbean Restaurant, proudly located in the Historic Anacostia Arts & Culture District. 🍽️🔥 📍 Freedom Plaza | 1235 Pennsylvania Ave NW 🔗 tinyurl.com/MOCCAConcert2025 #ArtToGoGo #CaribbeanCulture #CaribbeanConcert #HistoricAnacostia #ArtsAndCultureDC #DCEvents #GoGoDC #CaribbeanVibes
(repost from @sycamoreoak) The Makeup Date is here for The District Band! Live at SOAK this Thursday at 5pm! The weather will be amazing! @thedcarts Tickets ➡️ @sycamoreoak
(repost from @the.dap.project) 🎤 ANNOUNCEMENT - EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION AUGUST 14, 2025 Beautiful, also, are the souls: Honoring the people of the Anacostia Arts Center. Above left: @brianbaileyisart, @phreshingredient Above right: @nubianhueman As the Anacostia Arts Center prepares for its next phase, the exhibit Beautiful, also, are the souls, honors the artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives who have been at the heart of the institution. Join us in viewing the gorgeous portraits, listening to engaging interviews, and reliving memories. 📢 AND! Remember the Family Photo we took in July? Join us for the grand reveal of this iconic photo. Eventbrite link in the bio. #community #dc #anacostia #photography #art This event was funded in part by HumanitiesDC. We love you! 📸 @underwoodshoots 📹 @goodthoughts @anacostiaarts @humanitiesdc
🎷☀️Yesterday was one for the books! ☀️🎷 The weather was just right, the jazz performance by @_marshallkeys and Soulful Path was smooth and soulful, and the energy in Anacostia was pure joy. From families on picnic blankets to friends vibing with plates of BBQ—Jazzy Sundays once again brought the community together in the best way. A big thank you to @eight2eight for popping up and sharing her beautiful products with us, and a huge shoutout to Go-Go legend James Funk aka “Jas.Funk” for bringing the charm, the laughs, and the legacy as our MC. 🎤💜 We’re keeping the rhythm going—see you next Sunday! 📍 1234 Marion Barry Ave SE | 4–6PM 🔗 Full schedule: bit.ly/JAZZYSUNDAYS #JazzySundays #AnacostiaEvents #LiveJazzDC #JasFunk #Eight2Eight #GoGoLegend #DCMusicCulture #FreeDCEvents #CommunityVibes
🎉 The countdown is ON! 🎶 Come out for the 11th Annual Chuck Brown Day — a celebration of DC’s own Godfather of Go-Go! 💜✨ Only 15 days to go until the city comes alive with music, love, and community vibes! 📍 Fort Dupont Park 📅 Saturday, August 16, 2025 🕑 2PM – 7PM 🎶 Live performances, family fun, and all things Go-Go! Let’s keep the legacy alive. 💛💜 #ChuckBrownDay #DCGoGo #DCPR #FortDupontPark #ChuckBaby #GoGoForever #DCEvents #SaveTheDate #DCCulture #15DaysToGo
(repost from @sycamoreoak) Tonight’s “Live at SOAK” has been cancelled due to a severe thunderstorm watch in the DC area. Stay safe.
Jazz in the Garden: A Tribute to Dick Morgan 🎶✨ 🗓 Saturday, 9/13 🕑 2PM – 5PM EST 📍 Project Create Garden 2210 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC Brought to you by T.H.O.S, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss. 🌿🎶 📲 Must RSVP: 202.867.0956 #JazzInTheGarden #DickMorganTribute #LiveJazzDC #THOSPresents #RahmatShabazz #DCEvents #BlackJazzLegacy
🔥 The GOGO ALL STARS are bringing the bounce to Sycamore & Oak! 🔥 Catch The District Band live this Thursday, July 31 at 5PM featuring Go Go Mickey, Bojack, Buggy, Pam Ward, Marcus Young, Funky Ned, Wendell, Estep & Bman. 🎶 📍1110 Oak Dr SE, WDC 🎟️ Free admission from 5–5:30PM 🌐 Tickets + info: sycamoreandoak.com Pull up & feel the groove! ✨ #GoGoMusic #LiveAtSycamore #TheDistrictBand #DCEvents #GogoAllStars #SycamoreAndOak
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