MLK Open Mic

Sun · Sep 20·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Do you have a song or poem that you wrote or just love to perform? Come out to MLK's Open Mic to share it! Sign up begins at 3:15 at the Information Desk in the New Books area on the first floor to take the stage and show us your talents! ASL interpretation available upon request. Please note that the library only supp…

Sun · Oct 18·10 AM – 2 PM·main room · Washington

Sun · Oct 18·4:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Horace Trahan , the maker of the hit single, “That Butt Thing,” in 1999, is a world renowned Cajun and Zydeco artist, respected for his ability to pull the hell out of an accordion and belt out vocals that will give you chills. Having over-stepped boundaries and bypassed the s…

Sun · Oct 18·7:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Sixth & I, 600 I Street NW, Washington, DC

The classical pianist presents an evening of distinctive artistry for the fifth-annual Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital —a creative initiative connecting Justice Ginsburg’s love of music, the esteemed artists she championed and befriended, and the future of the vocal and instrumental arts in which she delighted. —…

Sun · Oct 18·New York, New York, Lower Manhattan, New York, NY · Washington

The People’s Poetry Gathering, founded as a biennial event in 1999 by City Lore and Poets House, with Bowery Poetry joining soon after, assembles poets from New York City and beyond to pursue discourse, exchange, and cultural preservation through poetry. In 2026, the gathering returns to Lower Manhattan for the first t…

Sat · Oct 17·7 PM – 10 PM·Takoma Station Tavern, 6914 4th Street NW, Washington, DC

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Sat · Oct 17·6 PM·River Pavilion, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream). Tre. Charles is an alternative/indie soul artist who dives into the depths of his soul, inviting you into his world with an expressive blend of warm and soulful undertones, powerful lyrics, and emotive crooning.

Tue · Oct 20·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join us at the library for a special music and movement program! Dance and play instruments with your friends! This program takes place in the large meeting room.

Fri · Oct 16·8 PM – 10 PM·La Cosecha, 1280 4th Street NE, Washington, DC

Sun · Sep 20·1 PM – 5 PM·Northwest One Neighborhood Library · Washington

Stop by Northwest One Library and search for 23 pairs of awesome sneakers hidden throughout the children’s area! Kids can look for them at their own pace during open hours. Find all the sneaker pairs and bring your completed sheet to the desk to receive a small prize. This self‑guided activity is available all day and…

Sun · Sep 20·1 PM – 3 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills as you tackle the LEGO building challenge of the day. Engineer your masterpiece and bring your ideas to life!

Sun · Sep 20·1:15 PM – 2:45 PM·Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join us in the lower-level meeting room for a movie on Sunday, September 20th at 1:15 p.m. No registration is required. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week prior to the event. From Wikipedia : A hypnotist (Werner Krauss) uses a sleepwalker (Conrad Veidt) to…