Connect and create while sharing community on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at our Mount Rainier location. We're bringing in the Kwanzaa season with special performances, hands-on craft workshops, demo classes, diasporic food, and more. See you there!

¡Únase a nosotros para nuestra celebración del Día de los Muertos!

Join us for Nootana's 12th anniversary season in an immersive experience at Joe's Movement Emporium, where Looking Glass: Reflections of the Mind unfolds the haunting journey of a queen whose life spirals after a series of traumatic events.

Join us for Nootana's 12th anniversary season in an immersive experience at Joe's Movement Emporium, where Looking Glass: Reflections of the Mind unfolds the haunting journey of a queen whose life spirals after a series of traumatic events.

After the party, it's the OFFICIAL Hot Joe's Summer After Party at miXt Food Hall! Gather with us at miXt for $5 food and drink specials and Latin beats by DJ Aldo Andres.

Happy Summer! Hot Joe's Summer Festival Series will be one for the books: Join us outdoors at Joe's this summer for a festival vibe complete with craft and food vendors, hands-on art activities for kids, and performances from some of our summer favorites! "We outside" this summer!

Bring your own chair and good energy to add to the vibe! Event parking will be limited. Stay tuned for a parking location update. *Biking and walking recommended*

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with an exhibition from marvelous artists!

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 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.

Este taller será una introducción completa al género de música más antigua de Puerto Rico conocido como bomba. Al terminar el taller, los participantes tendrán un entendimiento básico de la historia de bomba, conocimiento básico de algunos pasos de baile y ciclos de percusión para los ritmos básicos de bomba, y comprensión de canto por medio de la práctica de coro. Este taller será facilitado por Ivelisse Díaz, directora de Las Bompleneras Unplugged, quien tiene más de 30 años de experiencia practicando y 15 años de experiencia enseñando bomba, y  que nos visitan desde Chicago gracias a Semilla Cultural.

El último concierto de la Serie Cultural Pa’lante se enfocará en la música y cultura del Caribe por medio del arte de Taisha Estrada, cantautora, vocalista, y cuentista Puertorriqueña basada en Washington, DC. Acompañen a Taisha por un viaje musical en la que se explora música e historias influenciada por su crianza con sus abuelos quienes sintieron gran devoción a la patria, y por los ritmos Puertorriqueños de bomba y plena que corren por sus venas. Por medio de su música, pinta imágenes de las islas para explorar la vida, el amor, y la bella relación entre la humanidad y la tierra.

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 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.

Join us as we welcome Marcus Isaiah, a versatile professional dedicated to highlighting the arts' significance in contemporary culture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.