Ampl!fy is a curated open mic that mimics a professional showcase. Each month’s show has a theme inspired by social issues, pop culture, and more.

This class will focus on West African Dundunba Drumming for women*, instructed by seasoned drummer Malari Moore—he will teach primarily dundun, sangba, and possibly kenkene drums.

Coreyah is a psychedelic Korean folk music group whose six members integrate traditional Korean instruments, vocals, guitar, and percussion. Since their 2010 debut, Coreyah has pioneered a new style of Korean music that blends genres of contemporary ethnic and popular sounds while still maintaining the distinctive characteristics of traditional Korean instruments. The group’s unique freewheeling, polystylistic vision combines a variety of influences, including Anglo-American rock, Balkan gypsy, and genres from South America and Africa.

Lauren DeVera and The Lion’s Den are honored to present their first iteration of KINTSUGI, a showcase dedicated to uplifting DMV dance artists & building community through powerful and personal storytelling for this inaugural performance at Joe’s Movement Emporium on Friday, April 19th, and Saturday, April 20th.

Lauren DeVera and The Lion’s Den are honored to present their first iteration of KINTSUGI, a showcase dedicated to uplifting DMV dance artists & building community through powerful and personal storytelling for this inaugural performance at Joe’s Movement Emporium on Friday, April 19th, and Saturday, April 20th.

This class will focus on West African Dundunba Drumming for women*, instructed by seasoned drummer Malari Moore—he will teach primarily dundun, sangba, and possibly kenkene drums.

JChris, un cantautor urbano conocido por una voz suave y actuaciones de alta energía. Su música trasciende fronteras, infundiendo nostalgia del pop latino, su herencia brasileña-peruana y explorando temas de la cultura queer.

Joe's Movement Emporium with the Mount Rainier Nature Center will celebrate this Earth Day with a Garden Crawl! This is an effort to bring people together and show how strong the environmental community is here in Mount Rainier. Our various partners and host sites will have nature-based workshops, hands-on green activities, giveaways, gardening tips, and so much more!

Este taller usará música de películas de Disney como Coco, Saludos Amigos, y Encanto, para enseñarle a los niños a cantar y tocar instrumentos de percusión mientras también aprenden sobre los diferentes ritmos, estilos, y géneros de Latinoamérica. El taller será presentado por JChris, cantautor, pianista, y productor de pop Latino reconocido como los mejores de Washington, DC.

Ampl!fy is a curated open mic that mimics a professional showcase. Each month’s show has a theme inspired by social issues, pop culture, and more.

Softly, Softly Expressions is a powerful conglomerate of artistic mediums:film, ballet production, art exhibition, readings, and fashion collection centering Black women's humanity.

Acompáñenos para un evento comunitario con algunos de los mejores representantes de la música Latinoamericana en el área de DC. Desde mariachi y son jarocho de México, a cumbia Colombiana, y música Andina, esta presentación le dará la oportunidad a la comunidad de conocer la amplia diversidad, variedad y talento que vive y crece en nuestra área de Washington, DC.

Join us as we welcome Sherri Roberts Lumpkin, a doll-maker, illustrator, and graphic designer whose work focuses on the inner well-being of humans and the link to self-esteem.

This class will focus on West African Dundunba Drumming for women*, instructed by seasoned drummer Malari Moore - he will teach primarily dundun, sangba and possibly kenkene drums.  This series is part of our Women's History Month celebration at Joe's. Class is geared towards adults but youth 16 years of age and older can participate.

This class will focus on West African Dundunba Drumming for women*, instructed by seasoned drummer Malari Moore - he will teach primarily dundun, sangba and possibly kenkene drums.  This series is part of our Women's History Month celebration at Joe's. Class is geared towards adults but youth 16 years of age and older can participate.

Embrace your heritage and celebrate the unbreakable bond between your roots and your identity at this unforgettable performance.

This class will focus on West African Dundunba Drumming for women*, instructed by seasoned drummer Malari Moore - he will teach primarily dundun, sangba and possibly kenkene drums.  This series is part of our Women's History Month celebration at Joe's. Class is geared towards adults but youth 16 years of age and older can participate.

This class will focus on West African Dundunba Drumming for women*, instructed by seasoned drummer Malari Moore - he will teach primarily dundun, sangba and possibly kenkene drums.  This series is part of our Women's History Month celebration at Joe's. Class is geared towards adults but youth 16 years of age and older can participate.

Get ready to be uplifted by soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and energetic performances. This event is all about embracing and showcasing the diverse traditions that make us who we are. From traditional folk tunes to modern interpretations, our talented lineup of artists will take you on a musical journey that will leave you inspired and connected.

Journey through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments.

Join us as we welcome Diana N’Diaye, a quilter that engages viewers in conversations about peacemaking, identity, heritage, healing, and transformation.

Carbon-ATE: An Afro-Future exhibition is work from regional artists that are re-imagining and creating the narrative around Blackness as they see fit. In their work, they are choosing to create visual representations of an optimistic outlook on the present and future concepts about Black culture and aesthetic. These artists—though in different points in their career—have one major thing in common, their conscious decision to create and archive Black identity—and they ate.

El primer concierto de la Serie Cultural Latinoamericana Pa’lante, se enfocará en la cultura de Centroamérica por medio de la música de Elena La Fulana, instrumentalista nominada al Latin Grammy y líder del grupo Elena & Los Fulanos. Acompañen a Elena quien con su música explorará sus raíces y explica el viaje que tomó con su arte para encontrar su propia voz e identidad. Por medio de esta dinámica presentación, exploraremos el sabor incomparable de la cultura y folklore Centroamérica con música original y tradicional intercalada con poesía y baile.

Immerse yourself in philanthropy, entertainment, and meaningful contributions to supporting the arts. Beyond an event, we’re on a mission to strengthen the financial foundation of Black families and circulate wealth within our community. Be part of the dynamic atmosphere where passion meets purpose. Your presence fuels ‘M A N I F E S T: Encore,’ an innovative dance experience set to inspire and move hearts. Let’s create a masterpiece of support for the arts together. Your participation matters.

We want this class to feel like a dance party with your girlfriends, without the cheesy pick-up lines! This class will give you the same positive vibe as being at your favorite dance club while burning a ton of calories without even realizing you’re exercising. You will learn the basics of belly dance, drill some fun combos while focusing on technique, and move your hips to an eclectic and high energy playlist. This is what we do on Friday! Come at your own risk cause this class may be your new Friday night hang out! By the end of class, you'll have a stronger core, a great feeling of accomplishment, and a sway in your hips that will carry you through the week and help you move like a Goddess!

Join Ally Theatre Company as we unveil a compelling new play in development, Cradle and All… This marks the first production under Ally’s new leadership, created by a collaborative team including actors, activists, individuals impacted by incarceration, improvisers, and director and playwright, Sisi Reid of Soul Shine Theater Garden.

Afro-futurism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history. We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet in the future.

Afro-futurism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history. We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet in the future.

Join Ally Theatre Company as we unveil a compelling new play in development, Cradle and All… This marks the first production under Ally’s new leadership, created by a collaborative team including actors, activists, individuals impacted by incarceration, improvisers, and director and playwright, Sisi Reid of Soul Shine Theater Garden.

Join Ally Theatre Company as we unveil a compelling new play in development, Cradle and All… This marks the first production under Ally’s new leadership, created by a collaborative team including actors, activists, individuals impacted by incarceration, improvisers, and director and playwright, Sisi Reid of Soul Shine Theater Garden.