May 21
7:00 PM
9:30 Club
The New Pornographers have proven themselves one of the most excellent bands in indie rock, releasing nine studio albums including their classic debut Mass Romantic and their latest 2023’s Continue as a Guest.
The New Pornographers have proven themselves one of the most excellent bands in indie rock, releasing nine studio albums including their classic debut Mass Romantic and their latest 2023’s Continue as a Guest.
Experience an evening of Candlelight Jazz featuring the best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole, performed by the Blue Dot Jazz Troupe with vocalist Ayodele Owolabi.
The singer/songwriter-pop duo of Jacob and Chelsea Hamilton, blends indie-pop songwriting with tight vocal harmonies, distinctive guitar tones and inventive arrangements that feel both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.
Jazz at Bossa: a collaboration with JazzMob DC to showcase the diverse array of talented musicians in the District. The house trio consists of Elijah Jamal Balbed (sax), Andrew Musselman (bass), and Paul Jung (percussion), and different guest artists join in each week.
The Capital City Voices is an established, premier jazz adult choir that has been delighting DC-area audiences for years. Led by Alison Crockett since 2022, CCV makes its home at Mr. Henry's.
Te'Jani + Don't Tell Iris w/ Glass Island performing live at Pie Shop. Doors open at 7:30 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM.
Big Daddy Kane performs with The Duke Ellington School Orchestra. Doors and dinner at 6:30 PM, show at 8:30 PM.
Formed by Ronnie Younkins (KIX), The Blues Vultures have been bringing their brand of roots oriented rock 'n' roll since 2001. Their latest album, You Can’t Ruffle My Feathers, is a return to the sounds of ‘70s glam rock.
Get ready for a high-energy night at Sonoma's Our House Band is taking the stage on May 22nd from 7:15–9 PM. Expect big anthems, crowd favorites, and serious stage energy from some of the area’s most dedicated young musicians.
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and pure summer vibes with Billboard-charting jazz pianist and producer Marcus Johnson at Busboys and Poets. Expect a dynamic mix of contemporary jazz, soulful grooves, funk, R&B energy, and the signature FLO Lifestyle atmosphere.
Chay Vicious is a rock band from Washington DC born out of heavy riffs and screaming guitar solos. Their live shows are loud, raw, and high energy. Supporting Acts: Bitter Luck, Velvet Divide.
Red Brick presents Robber Robber from Burlington, Vermont, and Empath from Philadelphia, PA. Robber Robber will be performing songs from their sophomore album, Two Wheels Move the Soul.
MISIL STEREO TRIBUTO A SODA STEREO + Gustavo Cerati, a Latin Rock and Tribute show.
An enchanting musical evening to celebrate Spring with a French accent, featuring the French Choir of Washington's adult and youth choirs with a chamber orchestra.
Unusual Suspects featuring Black Alley and Northeast Groovers perform live.
DJ Berimbau on the second floor for a hot selection of salsa, bachata, reggaeton, and Latin pop party anthems to get you into the groove! Cost: $10 at the door.
A tap jam featuring Baakari Wilder, likely an open session for tap dancers.
Enjoy Free Bluegrass & $3 Beer with performances by Seneca Creek and No Part of Nothin.
The Tommy Tritone Quartet is a group of enthusiastic jazz musicians who perform in and around the DMV. As jazz artists and aficionados of jazz, the band loves to swing.
Live music performance by the David Chappell Band in the Race Bar.
Day Aches performs with Cigarettes for Breakfast, Glimmer, and Guttered.
Enjoy a night of live music with Bunny and the Space Dogs!!
Live music performance by Kiti and the Drifting Valentines in the Race Bar.
The Loft at The Hamilton hosts free live music with Funicular Project, offering late-night cocktails and no cover charge.
School of Rock - Rockville will be at the Hometown Holidays event. Win Free Swag, try out instruments, get program discounts, and sign up for a free trial lesson.
The Summer Music Series will feature performances ranging from jazz, folk, and bluegrass to Chinese dulcimer, electro-acoustic strings, steelpan, and Indian classical music. Performances will take place on Saturday evenings at the Patio.
Live music returns to Glenstone with 16 performances featuring a lineup of musicians bridging the ideas and sounds found in America, ranging from jazz, folk, and bluegrass to Chinese dulcimer, electro-acoustic strings, steelpan, and Indian classical music.
Maysa performs live. Doors and dinner at 6:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM.
Indigenous, fronted by Mato Nanji, dedicates their latest release to indigenous youth. They will be joined by Eli Cook, who blends old school blues with hard rock intensity.
Jeff Draco is a D.C.-based indie-pop artist known for dreamy, nostalgia-laced songwriting. He returns with “EXCESS,” a focused evolution of jangly guitars, ethereal synths, and candid storytelling. Supporting Acts: Night Hawk, Housing Co.
Minibeast, a three-piece band featuring Peter Prescott, performs liquid music influenced by Fela Kuti, Can, and the Stooges. Washington DC's Nice Breeze, with their debut LP Everything Disappears, delivers hook-laden pop gems. FREQ FLAG, a DC/Baltimore trio, deals in rhythm-centric cosmic Americana.
Rebecca Porter & The Rhinestone Roses perform with Chamomile & Whiskey. Rebecca Porter writes unflinchingly personal songs that challenge the boundaries of genre and amplify voices often left out of the country canon.
Mr. Henry’s is proud to welcome back the Lionel Lyles’ Quintet. Come discover the sounds of this group headed by the Washington City Paper’s 2016 Best Performing Artist.
House of Heavy is a night built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, but are tired of waiting for the next tour to hit their city. We’re bringing the energy of a packed metal show to you all year long: the nu-metal nostalgia, the alt-metal anthems, the metal-core breakdowns. Come scream along, throw down with friends, and lose yourself in the heaviest night out your city has to offer.
Live music performance by the Chuck Underwood Trio in the Race Bar.
Join us for PUNK ROCK PROM at BlackRock Center for the Arts.
Live music performance by the Jonathan Sloane Trio in the Race Bar.
The Loft at The Hamilton hosts free live music with Bad Influence, offering late-night cocktails and no cover charge.
Marcus Miller, with dozens of movie scores and over 500 recording credits, will be performing live. He is also a UNESCO Artist for Peace and a changemaker.
Brunch just got a new soundtrack!! Join Time II Eternity Band for Blue Notes and Brunch - where smooth jazz meets soulful flavors and your weekend slows down just right!
An Evening with Shiny Metal Boxes - A Tribute to The Police at Jammin' Java. Doors open at 6:00 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm.
Buckethead is a virtuoso guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who performs within many genres of music. He has released over 700 studio recordings, way more than anyone else in the history of music.
bleood – Protagonist Tour at Union Stage. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm.
Sec Anders, an indie soul artist and keyboardist, performs with Yellow Velvet and Abby Skye. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and music starts at 8:00 PM.
Lucinda Williams And Her Band will be performing live. Doors open at 7 PM.
The Apex Arts Magnet Program will be returning to the Ram’s Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD featuring the Apex Commercial Band and the Apex Rising Stars. This all-ages event takes place in an intimate setting at one of Annapolis’s premier live music venues; alcohol will not be sold.
Globally recognized singer, songwriter, and producer, Charlie Puth has earned multiple Grammy nominations and international acclaim for his sophisticated pop sound and meticulous musicianship.
Born, raised, shaped, and inspired by his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, Andrew Duhon tours performing songs that are as much about recognizing our shared stories as they are about telling his own.
Lucinda Williams And Her Band will be performing live. Doors open at 7 PM.
Come join us for the Backroads Tour — a high-energy night of rebellious joy rooted in celebration, creativity, and community. The Backroads Tour shines a spotlight on the artists, organizers, and everyday changemakers of Rural America.
Somebody's Daughter is a high energy DC trio making noise with their unique blend of catchy synth-pop grooves and a grungy edge. Vivian Grey is a trans singer-songwriter, producer, and music educator creating sad queer music for other sad queer people. Jada Antoine, known as Organized Khaos, is a multifaceted artist and musician. Erin Frisby of Ammonite, The OSYX, and FuzzQueen has invited a secret cohort of musical guests to perform as The Little Wilds.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band perform live. This is a rain or shine event.
Simone Dinnerstein, Jennifer Johnson Cano, Katherine Needleman and the Baroklyn ensemble perform an evening of chamber works by J.S. Bach to open a special Founder's Day 2025 celebration.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, storyteller, traveler and road warrior Scott Kirby performs 35 years of songs and stories. He has performed 100 plus live shows throughout the US and Canada, toured Ireland with 50 fans in tow, and recorded his tenth album in Nashville.
All Good Presents... High Fade: Twice as Nice Tour with Natalie Brooke. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Glenn Jones, a master of American Primitive Guitar, will perform alongside Liam Grant, a New England guitarist and improviser, and Ari Rosenfield, a folk singer and songwriter.
A true soul singer at heart, Chrissi Poland performs songs recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in the late 60’s/early 70’s, including those by Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and The Rolling Stones.
Renowned for his genre-defying sound and unparalleled mixing skills, Chet Faker promises to deliver an experience like no other. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Chet Faker has emerged as one of the most dynamic and innovative figures in the electronic music scene.
Miles Minnick, a Bay Area native, brings his New Mainstream Tour to Union Stage. Known for his innovative marketing and authentic connection with fans, Miles has a massive following called “Glo Nation” and has sold out venues across the US.
An Evening of Queer Joy & Resistance in Memory of Andrea Gibson, featuring Ammonite and Special Guest, Bitch, along with the mothertongue poets, Rachel Bee, and The Pushovers. Hosted by Natalie E. Illum. $5 of each ticket will be donated to the National Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.
Uga Buga performs with Greenhead, Cemetery Sex, and Tired all the Time. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm.
The Capitol Hill Jazz Jam (CHJJ) is a weekly jazz jam session held at Mr. Henry’s Restaurant in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington D.C. every Wednesday from 8-11 PM.
The Pocket's Open Mic Night is a vibrant community event that offers a welcoming space for budding musicians to showcase their talents and hone their skills, every Tuesday!
Baby Keem, revered as one of the most exciting voices in music, brings his Ca$ino Tour to The Anthem. His RIAA certified Platinum debut studio album The Melodic Blue, released in September 2021, was met with universal critical acclaim and praise.
Enjoy a Candlelight concert featuring the best of Joe Hisaishi, performed by the Kennedy String Quartet.
A Candlelight concert showcasing the best of Hans Zimmer, performed by the Kennedy String Quartet.
My Body My Festival is a collaboration between the DC Abortion Fund, NOISE FOR NOW and Burger Sounds. The event celebrates DC being a safe haven for bodily autonomy, with all proceeds benefiting the DC Abortion Fund.
A contemporary soul singer with a powerful voice and expressive skills refined in New York, Nao Yoshioka blends a modern taste distinct from a laid-back style yet deeply rooted in history.
Whitney Chantél, a Bajan-American singer, songwriter, and performer from Washington, DC, presents a Whitney Chantél experience. She will be joined by DMV-based rapper Danjalé, R&B singer-songwriter Amber Marie, and singer and actress Jazmin Unique.
Jazz at Bossa: a collaboration with JazzMob DC to showcase the diverse array of talented musicians in the District. The house trio consists of Elijah Jamal Balbed (sax), Andrew Musselman (bass), and Paul Jung (percussion), and different guest artists join in each week.
Ott has been experimenting with sound for decades, creating albums every four years or so. This event is presented by All Good.
The official PGF Pre/After parties take over Washington DC from May 29-31st.
Black Veil Brides perform as part of their North American Tour 2026.
Project GLOW Pre-Party with Ray Volpe and support from YDG. Doors at 10PM / Show at 10PM.
Enjoy a postgame concert by Taio Cruz as part of the Summer Concert Series.
The Samples, led by Sean Kelly, continue to delight fans with their genre-transcending music, having sold over 1 million records. Kieran Lally, a four-time Rams Head Rammie Award winner, opens with his blend of acoustic pop, rock, and country.
FIGHTMASTER with Gordi. Doors open at 7:30 PM. $1 from every ticket sold will go to The Ally Coalition's work to support homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth.
The Overlook, an indie rock band from the University of Maryland, performs with Camisole, an indie rock outfit from Charlotte NC, and Hotel Sewing Kit, a quartet making music in Washington D.C.
The Knocks, Dragonette, and Aquaria perform with special guest Equal.
Alfredo Mojica, a cornerstone of the DC salsa community, performs with his group every Friday night, playing salsa, bachata, merengue, and more. Come prepared to twirl and be twirled!
Dead in My Eyes, Denouement, One Girl 37 Razors, and Teeth On Asphalt perform at Jammin' Java, presented by Goomba Productions.
Born in Toronto, vocalist Renée Tannenbaum appeared in a variety of venues in Canada, Italy and New York City before moving to Washington, D.C., in 2001. With her lyrical interpretations of standards.