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Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents: 202Creates 🎉 Showcasing the District's diverse and vibrant creative economy ✨ | #202Creates • @entertain_dc
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It’s mid week… time for a reset #repost • @theccnyc 6️⃣ tips to keep you moving when you’re burnt out (and broke).
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If you missed it, you missed a great thing! Creative Entrepreneur Capital Summit 2026 Highlights! Thank you to all the amazing panelists and moderators for bringing your all to those who attended. ❤️ Thank you to all the Creative Entrepreneurs from the start-up to those 10 years in business who asked great questions and networked in community until the doors closed. 🙌🏾 Shout out to supporters: 202 Creates, Mid-Atlantic Arts Cultural Sustainability Grant, and Citibank Anacostia Branch Our media partners: WPFW 89.3FM We Act Radio Network Our Community partners: -National Black MBA Association DC Chapter @dcblackmbaa -Arts Administrators of Color Network @artsadminofcolor -Words Beats & Life @wordsbeatsandlife Silent Auction Donations: Law Firm of Richard Louis, R.Y.Ink, DC Collaborative, Wolf Trap, Enclave Coworking Space, and Words Beats & Life Can't wait to receive our professional headshot by @m3mitchellmedia Love to our Event Committee for planning the Summit! See you all May 2027! 📹 by Federal Media Solutions 📸 by Deja Ross #creativeentrepreneur #dmvevents #economy
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“The World Is Yours.” 🌎☁️✨ One of the most beautiful parts about art is realizing that creativity, collaboration, & community have no borders. Huge shoutout to artist Massa AquaFlow (@massa.aquaflow ), all the way from Okinawa, Japan 🇯🇵 for blessing @hstnedc with this dynamic mural installation centered around letters, clouds, connection, and possibility. It was an honor attending the artist talk @sulodcocktailbar , learning more about Massa’s journey and creative philosophy, and connecting with some dope people doing meaningful work across culture and community! Special shoutout to Kareem El of @4rlapp , a platform centered around intentional real-world connection and bringing people together through shared experiences and community engagement. In a time where so much happens digitally, it’s refreshing seeing people intentionally creating spaces for authentic human connection IRL🤝 Also great connecting with Lyss of @creativekickbackdmv and @sdb_elite ! Love seeing people continue to build bridges across art, culture, wellness, tech, nightlife, and community. This experience was truly a reminder that support and collaboration don’t always have to be local - sometimes they’re global, intergenerational, and rooted in shared vision. 🌍 Different backgrounds, different stories, but same intention💪🏽🙌🏽🎨🌎❤️ And of course, ran into a few homies at the unveiling too (@bpeppersart , to name a few 😂)! Always love seeing the city outside doing positive things. Big shoutout to my work wife @mindbolic of @mindbolicstudios and @sulodcocktailbar for always being the plug! 🍸✨ 👕: @noyawins (Everyday is WINSday)💪🏽🔥 #TheWorldIsYours #HStreetDC #DMVArts #PublicArt #CreativeCommunity
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#repost • @washingtonperformingarts The last performance as part of our Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbyrd (@songbyrddc ) is on June 3! Puddin’ Vocals (@puddinvocals ) presents “Before They Were Stars: A Tribute to Background Vocalists” which celebrates iconic artists who began as background vocalists, highlighting the artistry, discipline, and influence of BGVs on popular music. This show honors the voices behind the voices—told by background vocalists.
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🎤🔥 ROUND 2 IS HERE! 🔥🎤 The Top 10 performances from Round 1 of the 2026 Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship are officially LIVE — and now it’s YOUR turn to decide who advances! 👏🏾🎶 Vote for your favorites and help determine the Top 5 artists moving on to the Semifinals on June 11th, live from the OCTFME Studios! 🏆 The winner is set to receive: 🎙️ The Crystal Mic 🎶 A recording session with The Experience Band & Show 💵 A $2,500 cash prize 🗳️ Voting is open NOW through May 24th! Vote here 👉 bit.ly/2026-SWGG-ROUND2 #SpokenWordToGoGo #SWGG2026 #GoGoMusic #SpokenWord #DCCulture #VoteNow #DMVArtists #OCTFME
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Today, we celebrate the mothers, aunties, big sisters, godmothers, mentors, and every part of the village that helps us grow, heal, and keep going. For some, today is joyful. For others, it may feel heavy. We hold space for all of it. We honor the people missing their mothers, grieving children, longing for family, or learning how to pour back into themselves after giving so much to others. And we celebrate those who may not carry the title of “mother,” but nurture the world daily through love, guidance, creativity, and care. Because nurturing is an art form. Creatives know this well. We nurture ideas before the world sees them. We protect visions until they bloom. We birth movements, stories, spaces, and possibilities that can change lives. So today, we celebrate the village. The people who remind us that we are loved, necessary, and capable of becoming. And if today feels heavy, let this remind you: your care matters, your presence matters, and you are appreciated more than you know. Happy Mother’s Day to every nurturer in every form. 💐
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Round 1 of the 2026 Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship was nothing but positive energy, love, and powerful vibes all night long at Busboys and Poets Anacostia. 🎤🥁✨ Hosted by the incredible Orville the Poet, more than 20 talented poets took the stage, delivering unforgettable performances over live tracks written by The Experience Band & Show — blending the soul of spoken word with the heartbeat of Go-Go culture in true DC fashion. A huge thank you to our amazing panel of judges for lending their voices, wisdom, and support to this celebration of artistry and culture: • Darryl Murphy — WAMU • Dr. Lovail M. Long, Sr. — DC Black Broadway • Phyl “2chillphyl” Collier - 2025 Spoken Word to Go-Go Champion • Ron Moten — Go-Go Museum & Cafe • Nori-Nori — WPGC 95.5 • Mustafa Tariq — DC Decades Congratulations to the poets moving on to Round 2: 🔥 Just Ray 🔥 Bleu Pepper 🔥 Adamo the Poet 🔥 Taylor King 🔥 Big Gee Da Poet 🔥 Carlynn Newhouse 🔥 Moné 🔥 CkthePoet 🔥 Tre The Goat 🔥 James Jones Jr. Round 2 will be ONLINE for public voting from May 11–24! 🗳️ The voting link will be shared shortly — stay tuned and get ready to support your favorite poet! The talent was undeniable, the crowd showed up with love, and the culture was on full display. This is more than a competition — it’s a movement celebrating DC creativity, storytelling, and Go-Go heritage. #SpokenWordToGoGo #DCCulture #GoGoMusic #SpokenWord #TheExperienceBandAndShow #BusboysAndPoets #Anacostia #DMVArts
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June 6, 2026 • Anacostia, DC thegogomuseum • 2PM–6PM Headlined by @devindenzel with a live band, performing music from The Test of Faith + new music Featuring imawal @tafon_da_don nextgenkrankband 🎧 @djbrimafia ✨ kroniclover2 @liekstaramg_ jas.funk @janaemusic 🥁 Tribute to Footz Davidson by housejuju @professor_of_music & Marc (Impressionz) Hosted by @darkskinordie 🎟️ Tickets in bio #MusicSanctuaryFestival #DCEvents #DMVEvents #LiveMusicDC #festival
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DC! Pencil me in!!!! On July 21, 2026 I wanna see your face up in the place!!! I’m going to be a part of the “All Diva Series” and also to perform and celebrate during the 61st Blues Alley Birthday week! Bring your Boo or your crew! Let’s keep good music alive! 2 shows (7pm and 9:30pm) @bluesalleydc @control_theroom will be holding me down! 🔥 Tix on sale NOW! Link in bio 7pm show: /index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=7BA4F991-A5A0-48FD-DC3EBC3ED533A02A 9:30 pm show: /index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=7BA4FABF-D340-E432-B1E7EA84E3868894
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We partnered with @washingtonperformingarts on the @songbyrddc concert bringing @thecollectivcrew to the Mars Arts stage
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Last Call: CEC Summit Tix Close 5.6.26 @ 11:30 pm cecsummit26.eventbrite.com
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Ahead of tonight’s show, we spoke with members of @thecollectivcrew @wesfeltondc got candid about who he is and why collectives like this one are important for artists growth. Come get inspired at 8pm TONIGHT at @songbyrddc
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