EVENTS


Jun
1

Join MOCCA for the Launch of Caribbean American Heritage Month

Join the Mayor’s Office on Caribbean Community Affairs tomorrow Thursday June 1st for our Caribbean Heritage Month Kickoff! We are celebrating the start of Caribbean Heritage Month right here in DC. MOCCA will be swearing in the new elected Inaugural Advisory Committee to the Office on Caribbean Community Affairs! 

 Date: Thursday, June 1st

 Time: 5PM

 Location: John A. Wilson Building

 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

 RM G9

 ALL ARE WELCOME!!

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Mar
14

Cuban Salsa Class - First Class Free (Copy) (Copy)

DIT teaches a Cuban Salsa Class with some open dancing every Saturday afternoon. Class is divided into several levels (beginner through advanced) each with a separate teacher. Drop-ins welcome! There is also some social dancing after class and everyone is welcome to join us going out for coffee or food after class. Class video: https://youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0

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Her Future Summit
Mar
10

Her Future Summit

Her Future Summit

To Accelerate Humanity’s success with #5 of the Sustainable Development Goals- Gender Equality, Her Future Summit Launches with a Line up of 100 Global Speakers and Partners.

Her Future Summit is the world’s most exclusive event featuring tech investors, entrepreneurs and influencers creating or leveraging platforms to advance women.

The summit also serves to teach fundamentals of future technology and leading social impact applications of Ai, VR, Nanotechnology, space, and blockchain technologies.

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Mar
7

Cuban Salsa Class - First Class Free (Copy)

DIT teaches a Cuban Salsa Class with some open dancing every Saturday afternoon. Class is divided into several levels (beginner through advanced) each with a separate teacher. Drop-ins welcome! There is also some social dancing after class and everyone is welcome to join us going out for coffee or food after class. Class video: https://youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0

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Afro Soca Love : DC ( Feat. Maga Stories )  Brought To You By Captain Morgan & Samsung 21+
Feb
29
to Mar 1

Afro Soca Love : DC ( Feat. Maga Stories ) Brought To You By Captain Morgan & Samsung 21+

The Afro Soca Love experience is a multicultural celebration of LOVE. A unique rave inspired atmosphere with an African and Caribbean twist, Afro Soca Love boasts a variety of fun-filled activities that promise to leave our tribe of LOVE yearning for more.

"There is absolutely nothing like this international experience”

J Carter, Founder of One Music Festival

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Feb
29

Cuban Salsa Class - First Class Free

DIT teaches a Cuban Salsa Class with some open dancing every Saturday afternoon. Class is divided into several levels (beginner through advanced) each with a separate teacher. Drop-ins welcome! There is also some social dancing after class and everyone is welcome to join us going out for coffee or food after class. Class video: https://youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0

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Communities in Conversation Across the African Diaspora
Feb
27

Communities in Conversation Across the African Diaspora

Join Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of Latino Affairs, the Office of African American Affairs, the Office of African Affairs and the Mayor’s Commission on Caribbean Community Affairs for what promises to be a rich discussion on diaspora collaboration, representation and advancement for Black History Month.

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Tarrus Riley With Dean Fraser & Blak Soil Band by Goldstar Washington Music
Feb
26
to Feb 27

Tarrus Riley With Dean Fraser & Blak Soil Band by Goldstar Washington Music

Riley is the son of veteran singer Jimmy Riley and nurse Lavern Tatham-Riley. He was born in the Bronx and grew up in South Florida. He began his musical career as a deejay working with Busta Rhymes, taking his birth sign as his stage name at his mother's suggestion (the spelling later changed from Taurus to Tarrus), and recorded his first singles for his father's Love & Promotion label.

Tickets

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Feb
22

Cuban Salsa Class - First Class Free

DIT teaches a Cuban Salsa Class with some open dancing every Saturday afternoon. Class is divided into several levels (beginner through advanced) each with a separate teacher. Drop-ins welcome! There is also some social dancing after class and everyone is welcome to join us going out for coffee or food after class. Class video: https://youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0

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Spektral Quartet & Nathalie Joachim: Fanm d’Ayiti (Women of Haiti)
Feb
19

Spektral Quartet & Nathalie Joachim: Fanm d’Ayiti (Women of Haiti)

Spektral Quartet & Nathalie Joachim: Fanm d’Ayiti

Though born in Brooklyn, the Haitian roots of Nathalie Joachim run deep. As a child, she would spend hours singing with her grandmother, de facto lessons in the rich polyglot traditions of Haitian folk music. Inspired by that pedigree, Joachim—best known as the flutist and co-artistic director of adventurous chamber ensemble eighth blackbird—turned to Haiti for the genesis of “Fanm d’Ayiti,” a mighty reappraisal of the overlooked women who helped shape the sounds and cultural backbone of Haiti.

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Flight 868
Feb
16
to Feb 17

Flight 868

FLIGHT 868 - CARNIVAL 2020

Music by: DJ HAZZARD + BLUEPRINT + NEMESIS

The First 200 Patrons are FREE once you RSVP!

RSVP is valid from 6pm - 8 pm on Sunday General Admission after 8pm

Ladies, please represent by wearing your HEAD PIECE from a previous carnival if you still have one.

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La Vida Soca Toast
Feb
16

La Vida Soca Toast

The PREMIUM Breakfast-Inclusive party to kick-start 2020!

La Vida Soca :: TOAST! Brunch & Day Party

Sunday, February 16th // 10am - 4pm

Sweet & Savory Complimentary ...

Jerk Wings, Rice & Peas, Salt Fish & Bake, Waffles, Salad, Desserts....

Amazing Cocktails...

Stellar International Djs....

Internation DJ Stephen @internationalstephen

DJ Majestic @itsdjmajestic

Soundbang @soundbangent

DJ Trixta @djtrixta

Party FULL ah VIBES!!

** EARLY ARRIVAL HIGHLY SUGGESTED **

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I love Beer and Soca
Feb
15

I love Beer and Soca

Beer & Soca Valentines Day Edition "We Love Soca"

Friday Feb 14th

10pm - 4am

ALL BEER O P E N B A R - 10pm - 11pm

GeoVoni (AblazinRadio) +

Precious Layne

DJ Bimshire &

DJ Ghost (Teamsoca.com)

Ladies Free B4 11am w/ RSVP // Gen. Adv $10 More @ the Door.

More info at BeerandSoca.com

Eden Lounge // 1716 I-(eye) Street NW, DC // 202.425.7828

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Tropicalia Reggae Festival
Feb
15

Tropicalia Reggae Festival

Tropicalia Reggae festival you won't want to miss, featuring the Dynamic sounds of Strykers Posse's Sistren's in Power all female reggae band, the electronic Dub sounds of Dr. Dubenstein and the Reggo sounds of Ras Lidj Regg'Go

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Feb
15

Cuban Salsa Class - First Class Free

DIT teaches a Cuban Salsa Class with some open dancing every Saturday afternoon. Class is divided into several levels (beginner through advanced) each with a separate teacher. Drop-ins welcome! There is also some social dancing after class and everyone is welcome to join us going out for coffee or food after class. Class video: https://youtu.be/ZHfJbGBA7t0

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Steel Pannist Victor Provost in ALCHEMY: Improvisations in Dance and Beat (Copy)
Feb
9

Steel Pannist Victor Provost in ALCHEMY: Improvisations in Dance and Beat (Copy)

Provost, widely regarded as one of the world's leading voices on the unique steel drum, collaborates with area artists to present a concert of Afro-Caribbean-inspired improvised beats and movement.

“Provost has reached that combination of sensibility and chops that turn his bop-driven jazz solos into mesmerizing rides that at times swing the listener off into an abyss and then pull him back with a triumphant return home”
– The Washington Post

 

Victor Provost is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading voices on the unique and often misunderstood, steel pan (or steel drum). Through appearances at concert halls, clubs, and stages throughout the world, he has been meticulously developing a reputation as a “dazzling” soloist, crafting an impressive improvisational voice and style. With a strong foundation in Bebop, a contemporary sensibility, and deep roots in Caribbean music, he seamlessly melds and mixes genres. The Washington D.C. City Paper’s “Jazz Percussionist of the Year” six years running, his new recording Bright Eyes debuted at #5 on the iTunes Top 40 Jazz Charts and has been met with praise from The Washington Post, Downbeat Magazine, and Hot House Magazine, as well as artists and presenters.

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Steel Pannist Victor Provost in ALCHEMY: Improvisations in Dance and Beat
Feb
8

Steel Pannist Victor Provost in ALCHEMY: Improvisations in Dance and Beat

Provost, widely regarded as one of the world's leading voices on the unique steel drum, collaborates with area artists to present a concert of Afro-Caribbean-inspired improvised beats and movement.

“Provost has reached that combination of sensibility and chops that turn his bop-driven jazz solos into mesmerizing rides that at times swing the listener off into an abyss and then pull him back with a triumphant return home”
– The Washington Post

 

Victor Provost is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading voices on the unique and often misunderstood, steel pan (or steel drum). Through appearances at concert halls, clubs, and stages throughout the world, he has been meticulously developing a reputation as a “dazzling” soloist, crafting an impressive improvisational voice and style. With a strong foundation in Bebop, a contemporary sensibility, and deep roots in Caribbean music, he seamlessly melds and mixes genres. The Washington D.C. City Paper’s “Jazz Percussionist of the Year” six years running, his new recording Bright Eyes debuted at #5 on the iTunes Top 40 Jazz Charts and has been met with praise from The Washington Post, Downbeat Magazine, and Hot House Magazine, as well as artists and presenters.

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