DC Events: In town? Don’t frown…More for you to do, in between BBQ food gorging, etc.

1. Maryland Rennaissance festival I know what you’re thinking…But yeah I had a ball last time I went. And a gigantic, flinstones like turkey leg. And I really did wish I had a costume. If you are a beer drinker you’ll be in heaven at this festival. I am not, but they had wines and [...]

Actin’ up in August? DC area weekend event picks…

1. http://fuse.ms/bkoF5h Babylon Central is the debut cinematic release from ESL Music, written and directed by Eric Hilton from Thievery Corporation. 2. Leela James w/ Angela Johnson…info: http://fuse.ms/9nUreW 3.DC BLACK THEATER FESTIVAL CONTINUES: http://fuse.ms/bqY949 4. N Street festival : The Festival will feature art by local artists, music, fashion and businesses. The goal of the [...]

Free/Cheap concerts this weekend: Neo-Soul night at Rock creek, J. Dilla Tribute w/Talib K., Hip Hop Theater Fest

MUSIC MUSIC EVERYWHERE… SAY WHAT YOU WILL ABOUT DC, BUT THE CITY IS NOT LACKING IN FREE/CHEAP CONCERTS AND SHOWS!. THIS WEEKEND’S RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. ( for tickets: blackcatdc.com) Fri July 9- 5TH ANNUAL J DILLA BENEFIT CONCERT: Live Band Rockin’ Dilla Beats featuring the DC Loves Dilla Crew & Special Guest TALIB KWELI, plus Music [...]

DC Hip Hop Theater Festival Continues Tonight with two events–check full schedule (source: City Paper)

PAIGE IN FULL Written and Performed by Paige Hernandez Music by Nick the 1da Directed by Danielle A. Drakes A Production of the Hegira The Hegira’s Paige in Full is a visual mix-tape that blends poetry, dance and live music to tell the tale of a multicultural girl growing up in Baltimore, MD. The production [...]