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Ari Lennox DC Pop‑Up | May 29 | 4–9PM
📍Eaton Hotel DC

Come through and join us as we kick off Ari’s DC Vacancy concert weekend with exclusive DC merch, music, drinks, giveaways, and a few surprises. 🔥

DID YOU KNOW ?

#repost • @lavender.evolutions DC Black Pride is upon us but before we turn up let’s get a little history lesson in🤓 PLEASE NOTE: this is not a complete history but rather aims to give an introductory understanding of the holiday as well as highlight underrepresented events/organizers! CURRENTLY ACTIVE events/orgs were not included for brevity💜 s/o to one of our organizers @madimoonnn for doing this important research⭐️

DID YOU KNOW ?

#repost • @lavender.evolutions DC Black Pride is upon us but before we turn up let’s get a little history lesson in🤓 PLEASE NOTE: this is not a complete history but rather aims to give an introductory understanding of the holiday as well as highlight underrepresented events/organizers! CURRENTLY ACTIVE events/orgs were not included for brevity💜 s/o to one of our organizers @madimoonnn for doing this important research⭐️

DID YOU KNOW ?

#repost • @lavender.evolutions DC Black Pride is upon us but before we turn up let’s get a little history lesson in🤓 PLEASE NOTE: this is not a complete history but rather aims to give an introductory understanding of the holiday as well as highlight underrepresented events/organizers! CURRENTLY ACTIVE events/orgs were not included for brevity💜 s/o to one of our organizers @madimoonnn for doing this important research⭐️

DID YOU KNOW ?

#repost • @lavender.evolutions DC Black Pride is upon us but before we turn up let’s get a little history lesson in🤓 PLEASE NOTE: this is not a complete history but rather aims to give an introductory understanding of the holiday as well as highlight underrepresented events/organizers! CURRENTLY ACTIVE events/orgs were not included for brevity💜 s/o to one of our organizers @madimoonnn for doing this important research⭐️

DID YOU KNOW ?

#repost • @lavender.evolutions DC Black Pride is upon us but before we turn up let’s get a little history lesson in🤓 PLEASE NOTE: this is not a complete history but rather aims to give an introductory understanding of the holiday as well as highlight underrepresented events/organizers! CURRENTLY ACTIVE events/orgs were not included for brevity💜 s/o to one of our organizers @madimoonnn for doing this important research⭐️

DID YOU KNOW ?

#repost • @lavender.evolutions DC Black Pride is upon us but before we turn up let’s get a little history lesson in🤓 PLEASE NOTE: this is not a complete history but rather aims to give an introductory understanding of the holiday as well as highlight underrepresented events/organizers! CURRENTLY ACTIVE events/orgs were not included for brevity💜 s/o to one of our organizers @madimoonnn for doing this important research⭐️

DID YOU KNOW ?

#repost • @lavender.evolutions DC Black Pride is upon us but before we turn up let’s get a little history lesson in🤓 PLEASE NOTE: this is not a complete history but rather aims to give an introductory understanding of the holiday as well as highlight underrepresented events/organizers! CURRENTLY ACTIVE events/orgs were not included for brevity💜 s/o to one of our organizers @madimoonnn for doing this important research⭐️

DID YOU KNOW ?

#repost • @lavender.evolutions DC Black Pride is upon us but before we turn up let’s get a little history lesson in🤓 PLEASE NOTE: this is not a complete history but rather aims to give an introductory understanding of the holiday as well as highlight underrepresented events/organizers! CURRENTLY ACTIVE events/orgs were not included for brevity💜 s/o to one of our organizers @madimoonnn for doing this important research⭐️

DID YOU KNOW ?

#repost • @lavender.evolutions DC Black Pride is upon us but before we turn up let’s get a little history lesson in🤓 PLEASE NOTE: this is not a complete history but rather aims to give an introductory understanding of the holiday as well as highlight underrepresented events/organizers! CURRENTLY ACTIVE events/orgs were not included for brevity💜 s/o to one of our organizers @madimoonnn for doing this important research⭐️

DID YOU KNOW ?

#repost • @lavender.evolutions DC Black Pride is upon us but before we turn up let’s get a little history lesson in🤓 PLEASE NOTE: this is not a complete history but rather aims to give an introductory understanding of the holiday as well as highlight underrepresented events/organizers! CURRENTLY ACTIVE events/orgs were not included for brevity💜 s/o to one of our organizers @madimoonnn for doing this important research⭐️

#icymiDC Black Pride Weekend kicked off last night and Grammy award winning singer @durandbernarr received a proclamation… May 22nd is Durand Bernarr day here in DC !

#repost • @dclgbtq We joined @dcblackpride at their opening reception to celebrate their 35th Anniversary and kick off an action-packed weekend! This included presenting a proclamation from Mayor Bowser to @durandbernarr, enjoying live performances, hearing from community leaders, getting a preview of the weekend’s activations, and shutting the dance floor down! The weekend has only just begun, and we invite you to keep enjoying this community and our DC values.

🇺🇸✨ Historic Anacostia is gearing up for America’s 250th anniversary!

Are you a business, artist, restaurant, or organization planning something special to celebrate? We want to know about it! 🎉

Submit your events, activations, performances, specials & more here: bit.ly/ANACOSTIA250 — or click the link in our bio!

#DC250 #Anacostia #HistoricAnacostia #Americas250 #DCEvents

While we’re all wondering who’s about to pop up during the Vacancy DC Tour stop 👀… we know y’all also have some very important things on your mind: where to stay, what to eat, and how to turn concert weekend into a full experience. 💋✨

Enter: the Ari Lennox x @eatonhotel.dc Weekend Vacancy” fan takeover.

Because honestly? You don’t wanna miss this opportunity for a little reset at Eaton Hotel. Check in, unplug, and step fully into your self-care era with:

✨ Overnight stay at Eaton
✨ Limited-edition Vacancy album
✨ Signature cocktails
✨ Exclusive pre-concert events
✨ Rooftop parties
✨ Merch pop-ups
✨ In-room vinyl vibes

Plus, slow things down at the “All About Ari” wellness class — an Ari-inspired R&B yoga experience designed for softening, stretching, breathing deep, and resetting before the show. 🧘🏾‍♀️✨

May 29–June 1. Rooms are limited, and the vibes definitely are too. 🌹✨

Cloudy skies, but the vibes are still match point worthy. 🎾✨

This gloomy weekend deserves a little Eb & Flow.

Catch#202CreatesResident DJ @eboni as she takes over The Evening Set — where tennis, style, music, and good energy meet courtside.

Think chic fits. Clean sneakers. Cute rackets. Smooth sounds. . 💋

Whether you’re pulling up ready to play or just there for the aesthetic and soundtrack, consider this your official invite to an Eb & Flow takeover.

Game. Set. Vibes. 🎶🎾✨

#EbAndFlow #202Creates #TheEveningSet #BlackGirlsTennisClub DCEvents TennisButMakeItChic

Cloudy skies, but the vibes are still match point worthy. 🎾✨

This gloomy weekend deserves a little Eb & Flow.

Catch#202CreatesResident DJ @eboni as she takes over The Evening Set — where tennis, style, music, and good energy meet courtside.

Think chic fits. Clean sneakers. Cute rackets. Smooth sounds. . 💋

Whether you’re pulling up ready to play or just there for the aesthetic and soundtrack, consider this your official invite to an Eb & Flow takeover.

Game. Set. Vibes. 🎶🎾✨

#EbAndFlow #202Creates #TheEveningSet #BlackGirlsTennisClub DCEvents TennisButMakeItChic

🎬 Panelist Feature: LightReel Talks - Why DC is Film Friendly presented by @dcfilmoffice

✨ Agnes Moss — Founder and President of the National Black Movie Association ✨

Agnes Moss is a visionary leader, public servant, communications strategist, and passionate advocate for Black storytelling, film education, and cultural representation. She is the Founder and President of the National Black Movie Association (NBMA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating Black films and culture, expanding access and opportunity within the film industry, and advancing equity in film education.

Under Agnes’ leadership, NBMA has become a powerful platform for filmmakers, film stakeholders, students, and film enthusiasts committed to preserving, promoting, and elevating Black cinema. Since 2019, the organization has awarded more than $75,000 to students and organizations, directly supported over 500 individuals and groups, and positively impacted more than 10,000 HBCU students through its programs, scholarships, and initiatives.

Agnes has led the creation of several signature NBMA programs, including National Black Movie Day, an annual celebration of Black films and filmmakers; the #ReelHBCU Film Festival and Gala, which highlights and honors the creativity of HBCU filmmakers; and the #ReelHBCU Scholarship, which awards $5,000 annually to outstanding HBCU student filmmakers. These initiatives reflect her deep commitment to amplifying Black voices, strengthening the film pipeline, and creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation of storytellers.

Guided by her belief in the power of storytelling to educate, inspire, and unite communities, Agnes Moss continues to use her leadership to celebrate Black culture, expand opportunities in the film industry, and encourage countless individuals to tell their stories with purpose, pride, and impact.

👉🏾 Follow @dcfilmoffice @lightreelfilmfest as we continue highlighting our featured panelists leading this dynamic discussion.

Did you get your tickets yet?

📆: June 5
⏱️: 2p-3p
📍: Songbyrd,540 Penn Street NE
🎟️: Link in bio

#unionmarketdc #dcfilmoffice #dcfilmmaker entertaindc

✨ DC, your Wednesdayplans just got louder. ✨

Before they were stars, they were background vocalists… and now they’re taking center stage.

Meet us at @songbyrddc on June 3rd for a night of powerhouse harmonies, unforgettable storytelling, and the voices behind some of music’s biggest moments. 🎤💫 @washingtonperformingarts presents

@puddinvocals Before They Were Stars: A Tribute to Background Vocalists — celebrating the artistry, discipline, and magic of the singers who helped shape the soundtrack of our lives.

If you love R&B, soul, live music, and those goosebumps moments when the vocals hit just right… this is your sign to be in the building.

📍 Songbyrd
🗓 June 3, 2026
⏰ 8PM

Tell a friend with good taste in music and meet us there. 🎶

🎬 What to expect at The Call Sheet: Connect!

The Call Sheet: Connect is all about building relationships, sparking collaborations, and strengthening DC’s growing film ecosystem.

Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned professional, this is your chance to meet, share ideas, and connect with the people help elevate DC as a production hub!

📅 June 5, 2026
🕔 4p-7p
📍 Dock5, Union Market

Let’s connect, collaborate, and grow together! Meet us at @lightreelfilmfest! 🙌

👉 Click the 🔗 in bio to register on Eventbrite
📣 Spread the word and share with your film + creative community.

#TheCallSheetConnect #dcfilmoffice #entertaindc #202creates #lightreel

Guess what’s back? 👀✨

Your Wednesdays just got sweeter with Majic Wednesdays.

Meet @entertain_dc & @majicdc at @sycamoreoak on June 3rd at 6:30 PM as we kick off another season of live music, community, and summer nights in the city.

We’re starting things off with performances by @blackpassionbetonblack and@siriuscompany

From Go-Go and R&B to jazz and feel-good vibes, your midweek link-up just got an upgrade.

Grab your people, meet us outside, and let’s make Wednesday the best night of the week all summer long. ☀️🎶

RSVP with the link in bio. See you there. #MajicWednesdays

#repost • @bemobrown Tomorrow, 5/22 @byrdlandrecords 730p
Join @thereupodcast in the back room of the record shop as we talk to some of the DMVs best representatives of music and creativity. Spots are filling up fast and you dont want to miss this.
@aprilandvista @sire.u @huedatband @mawtymaw @_amaldc

#repost • @bemobrown Tomorrow, 5/22 @byrdlandrecords 730p
Join @thereupodcast in the back room of the record shop as we talk to some of the DMVs best representatives of music and creativity. Spots are filling up fast and you dont want to miss this.
@aprilandvista @sire.u @huedatband @mawtymaw @_amaldc

#repost • @bemobrown Tomorrow, 5/22 @byrdlandrecords 730p
Join @thereupodcast in the back room of the record shop as we talk to some of the DMVs best representatives of music and creativity. Spots are filling up fast and you dont want to miss this.
@aprilandvista @sire.u @huedatband @mawtymaw @_amaldc

#repost • @bemobrown Tomorrow, 5/22 @byrdlandrecords 730p
Join @thereupodcast in the back room of the record shop as we talk to some of the DMVs best representatives of music and creativity. Spots are filling up fast and you dont want to miss this.
@aprilandvista @sire.u @huedatband @mawtymaw @_amaldc

#repost • @bemobrown Tomorrow, 5/22 @byrdlandrecords 730p
Join @thereupodcast in the back room of the record shop as we talk to some of the DMVs best representatives of music and creativity. Spots are filling up fast and you dont want to miss this.
@aprilandvista @sire.u @huedatband @mawtymaw @_amaldc

#repost • @bemobrown Tomorrow, 5/22 @byrdlandrecords 730p
Join @thereupodcast in the back room of the record shop as we talk to some of the DMVs best representatives of music and creativity. Spots are filling up fast and you dont want to miss this.
@aprilandvista @sire.u @huedatband @mawtymaw @_amaldc

#repost • @sycamoreoak The lineup is here! Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 🌸🎷

Tickets for Jazz in the Heights are officially LIVE.

Celebrate Mom with an unforgettable evening of live music featuring Chelsey Green & The Green Project, Debórah Bond, and Akua Allrich & The Tribe — plus music by Miss H.E.R. and hosted by Keyonna Jones.

Join us Sunday, May 31 as we honor 50 years of Go-Go music through culture, community, and incredible live performances east of the river.

🎟️ Tickets available now at sycamoreandoak.com

#repost • @sycamoreoak The lineup is here! Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 🌸🎷

Tickets for Jazz in the Heights are officially LIVE.

Celebrate Mom with an unforgettable evening of live music featuring Chelsey Green & The Green Project, Debórah Bond, and Akua Allrich & The Tribe — plus music by Miss H.E.R. and hosted by Keyonna Jones.

Join us Sunday, May 31 as we honor 50 years of Go-Go music through culture, community, and incredible live performances east of the river.

🎟️ Tickets available now at sycamoreandoak.com

#repost • @sycamoreoak The lineup is here! Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 🌸🎷

Tickets for Jazz in the Heights are officially LIVE.

Celebrate Mom with an unforgettable evening of live music featuring Chelsey Green & The Green Project, Debórah Bond, and Akua Allrich & The Tribe — plus music by Miss H.E.R. and hosted by Keyonna Jones.

Join us Sunday, May 31 as we honor 50 years of Go-Go music through culture, community, and incredible live performances east of the river.

🎟️ Tickets available now at sycamoreandoak.com

#repost • @sycamoreoak The lineup is here! Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 🌸🎷

Tickets for Jazz in the Heights are officially LIVE.

Celebrate Mom with an unforgettable evening of live music featuring Chelsey Green & The Green Project, Debórah Bond, and Akua Allrich & The Tribe — plus music by Miss H.E.R. and hosted by Keyonna Jones.

Join us Sunday, May 31 as we honor 50 years of Go-Go music through culture, community, and incredible live performances east of the river.

🎟️ Tickets available now at sycamoreandoak.com

#repost • @sycamoreoak The lineup is here! Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 🌸🎷

Tickets for Jazz in the Heights are officially LIVE.

Celebrate Mom with an unforgettable evening of live music featuring Chelsey Green & The Green Project, Debórah Bond, and Akua Allrich & The Tribe — plus music by Miss H.E.R. and hosted by Keyonna Jones.

Join us Sunday, May 31 as we honor 50 years of Go-Go music through culture, community, and incredible live performances east of the river.

🎟️ Tickets available now at sycamoreandoak.com

#repost • @sycamoreoak The lineup is here! Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 🌸🎷

Tickets for Jazz in the Heights are officially LIVE.

Celebrate Mom with an unforgettable evening of live music featuring Chelsey Green & The Green Project, Debórah Bond, and Akua Allrich & The Tribe — plus music by Miss H.E.R. and hosted by Keyonna Jones.

Join us Sunday, May 31 as we honor 50 years of Go-Go music through culture, community, and incredible live performances east of the river.

🎟️ Tickets available now at sycamoreandoak.com