Do you have Halloweekend plans in the District?
Although trick-or-treating down Embassy Row is an experience every D.C. transplant should have, here's a list of alternative events occurring over the next several days.
1. October 26- RAYGUNOMICS & Emotio
Jamal Gray (middle) and Dajando Smith (right) at Funk Parade 2017. Photograph by Maxwell Young
Kwesi Lee of Emotio.
Jamal Gray, Kwesi Lee, and Dajando Smith are members of Washington, D.C.'s premiere rock-fusion band Nag Champa. On Thursday, they will be performing as RAYGUNOMICS--an intergalactic parade of futuristic hip hop, funk, jazz, and go-go sounds.
Kwesi Lee, the guitarist from Nag Champa, will also be playing with a "vegan space metal" band from Maryland known as Emotio.
Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th St, NE
$5 | 8pm
2. October 26- Ace Cosgrove & Bob Moe Kill & Hardwork Movement
Ace Cosgrove has been busy performing his latest project Ms. Claire's Basement with experimental jazz group, BADBADNOTGOOD. He returns to the District on Thursday to play a set at the hip Velvet Lounge with Bob Moe Kill and Philadelphia's Hardwork Movement.
Velvet Lounge
915 U St, NW
$15 | 8:30pm
3. October 27- ROUGH
It wouldn't be Halloweekend without a keg and bottomless drinks right?
'Rough' is InTheRough's debut event. It is a mixed media music and art show celebrating the youth movement in D.C. and its creative communities. Friday night's show includes visual contributions from artist Quaishawn Whitlock while Tedy Brewski, Sir E.U, and Rob Smokes are among the musical stylings for the night. Bring your dancing shoes.
Uptown Art House
3412 Connecticut Ave, NW
$10 drink ticket | 7pm
4. October 28- Mr. Daywalker
Mr. Daywalker photgraphed by Maxwell Young
Mr. Daywalker, AKA percussion's free spirit, will be performing new music at the Love + Solidarity Collective this Saturday. Go and see what the quirkiness is all about.
Love + Solidarity Collective
439 Park Road, NW
Free | 9pm
5. October 28- Enter the Void
House of MXD is taking over the Art House this Saturday for their artist showcase "Enter the Void." Artists like Dawn Musa, Kleonaptra, and St. Clair Castro will be setting the vibes. Costumes are encouraged!
Uptown Art House
3412 Connecticut Ave, NW
$5 | 3-6pm