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Mayor Muriel Bowser, Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) and Radio One’s Majic 102.3/92.7 present Majic Wednesdays. 

We're bringing the Majic to Chocolate City for the hottest, free concert series in DC! Come out and enjoy live R&B, Go-Go, and Jazz Bands!

Starting June 3rd, join Vic Jagger @thevjexperience , DJ Face @djfacemusic , DJ Dirty Rico @noisemakernation and the entire MAJIC family all summer for the "DC Office of Cable TV, Film, Music, & Entertainment Majic Wednesdays" at Sycamore and Oak featuring the best R&B, Go-Go, and Jazz bands in the city! 

Bring your family and friends every Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:30pm as we curate the vibes in D.C.! Get more info at MyMagicDC. 

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) are inviting residents to celebrate Women’s History Month at fun, free events happening across the District throughout the month of March. 

MOWPI and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs - Trivia and Trailblazers 

This event is a special celebration hosted by MOWPI and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, bringing the community together for a trivia night honoring LGBTQIA+ women and their contributions to DC. 

• When: Thursday, March 26 at 6 pm
• Where: Her Diner, 2004 18th Street NW 
• Register: tinyurl.com/TriviaAndTrailblazers2026 

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) are inviting residents to celebrate Women’s History Month at fun, free events happening across the District throughout the month of March. 

MOWPI'S Let Her Cook: Ingredients for Doing Business in District!

Join the Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) for a workshop on business development and vendor success in the District!

The landscape in retail and small-business visibility is an ever-present consideration for aspiring as well as current makers, creatives, and entrepreneurs. This event provides access to industry leaders in business development and vendor success via a candid fireside conversation, breakout sessions, and networking segments.

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) are inviting residents to celebrate Women’s History Month at fun, free events happening across the District throughout the month of March. 

DPR's Women in Leadership Series

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Women in Leadership Series celebrates and amplifies the voices, stories, and insights of women leaders across diverse fields. By focusing on key habits that drive professional and personal development, it creates a space for women to reflect on their leadership journeys and learn from one another’s experiences. Join us for this special Women’s History Month session.

• When: Thursday, March 26 at 11:30 am
• Where: Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center, 3030 G Street SE 
• Register: https://wilthesilentload.splashthat.com

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) are inviting residents to celebrate Women’s History Month at fun, free events happening across the District throughout the month of March. 

MOWPI's Well Woman Workshop: Sustaining Our Health 

This event features sessions of mindfulness, gentle movements, and reflective story time to recommit attention to health. Inspired by the National Women’s History Alliance theme, Leading the Change: Celebrating Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, the event demonstrates that sustainability also means keeping women healthy, supported, and able to lead. Join us as we celebrate, learn, and build habits to sustain women’s health. 

• When: Thursday, March 19 at 1 pm
• Where: 899 North Capitol Street NE  
• Register: tinyurl.com/WellWomanWorkshop2026 

As a part of MOWPI’s ongoing partnership with the American Association of University Women, this training helps early and mid-career professionals learn to negotiate fair salaries, better benefits, and advancement opportunities.  

• When: Wednesday, March 18 at 5 pm 
• Where: Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library, 3935 Benning Road NE  
• Register: tinyurl.com/WorkSmart2026 

It’s time to celebrate Women’s History Month HerStory style! Presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser and hosted by FITDC and the incredible women who’ve shaped our city and country, the FITDC HerStory 5K, powered by OCTFME and AETNA, is the ultimate free run/walk event that brings energy, empowerment, and community to the streets of DC.

FREEDOM PLAZA 

MARCH 7TH 2026 

Registration | 8:00 am - 9:00 am 

Kids Dash | 9:15 am

Race Begins | 10:00 am

REGISTER:

DC — IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Due to overwhelming demand, the DC Emancipation Day Celebration has MOVED!

Join Mayor Muriel Bowser on Sunday, April 19th at 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW — that’s 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue.

The free, day-long celebration at 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW will feature a parade, festival, and concert featuring performances by world-renowned, three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor, and record producer T.I.; DC’s own Grammy Award-winning singer Mýa; and three-time Grammy-winning gospel artist Tye Tribbett—as well as Backyard Band featuring Sugar Bear, Black Alley, 44 The Musical, and Souls of Kingsmen. 

Festival: 1:00pm (grounds open)

Parade:  1:30pm

Concert: 2:30pm

Grand Finale: 8:30pm

To RSVP and for more information and event updates, visit emancipation.dc.gov or subscribe to the Mayor’s newsletter to keep up with important news about Emancipation Day, other DC events, and more.

This year’s March Madness event will focus on Mayor Bowser’s Growth Agenda and achievements, “Promises Made. Promises Kept” and “Run Through the Tape,“ during her 12 years in office.

March Madness will highlight business attraction and retention, housing, Downtown development, and new business opportunities at RFK and especially East of the river in Anacostia. The event will consist of Stakeholder and District Agency presentations, panel discussions and video testimonials from DC residents and business owners. The event is open to the press and will also be live-streamed

REGISTER:

Go-Go Then and Now: A 50-Year Legacy Panel Discussion
Friday, February 20 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | OCTFME Studio A

Three thought-provoking FREE panels trace Go-Go’s journey from Chuck Brown’s original groove to the digital era and #DontMuteDC movement. Topics include the business ecosystem built by producers and promoters, generations of artists shaping the sound, and resources from government and community partners to sustain Go-Go’s future. 

Capital City Go-Go Game Featuring Live Go-Go Performances
Thursday, February 19 | 7:00 PM | CareFirst Arena

In partnership with Monumental Sports, OCTFME brings Go-Go to the court during the Capital City Go-Go game, broadcast on ESPN+.

2026 Go-Go Awards Broadcast on DCN
Thursday, February 19 | 8:00 PM ET | District of Columbia Network (Channel 16 & Online)
 

Taped at DC’s historic Lincoln Theatre, the sold-out Go-Go Awards featured performances by Chuck Brown Band, Kurtis Blow, Doug E. Fresh, and a multi-generational lineup of Go-Go and hip-hop pioneers. Honorees included Hurby “Luv Bug” Azor, Cathy Hughes, Dr. Natalie Hopkinson, Mayor Muriel Bowser, and other cultural leaders.

CANCELLED

Go-Go Movement & Mindfulness Wellness Activation. - CANCELLED
Wednesday, February 18 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM | The Mark 

A wellness-centered experience that blends mindfulness, movement, and the unmistakable pulse of Go-Go.

This immersive daytime event invites participants to reconnect with their bodies and breath through rhythm-based breathing exercises, guided mediation, and cardio drumming inspired by Go-Go beats. By merging cultural sound with intentional movement, the experience highlights how rhythm can be both energizing and restorative.

Go-Go has always been the soundtrack of the District. This event explores how it can also be a pathway to wellness.

 KEEP THE BEAT WEEK: ROLL CALL VOL. 3 

The Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment is proud to bring the city together for a high-energy celebration of DC music, culture, and community at the iconic Howard Theatre 

OCTFME + DC Public Library & Friends Presents: 
 DCVYBE ft. D. Holmes
Push Play ft. D. Floyd
Sirius Co. ft. Scooby DaGodson
DJ Remi on the vibes 
Poet Taylor setting the tone with ALL the shenanigans

This is grown vibes, real DC energy, and a celebration you don’t want to miss.
FREE RSVP — first come, first served. Standing room only. Limited seating available.
 

https://www.dclibrary.org

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Washington, DC, for an eleven-performance engagement, January 30 through February 8, 2026, at the historic Warner Theatre, DC’s monument to entertainment. 

Experience new works that display the virtuosic versatility of the Ailey dancers alongside treasures from the company’s repertory that have moved and uplifted fans for decades—including Revelations, the ultimate anthem to resilience and joy.

Black History Film Festival (BHFF) - an annual celebration of Black History through film, art, music and culture | Celebrity Ambassador Lamman Rucker 

Friday, February 20 | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Lincoln Theatre

A day-long FREE celebration of Black storytelling in cinema featuring documentaries, classics, contemporary works, and films by local DC filmmakers. Enjoy a dynamic panel, a lively reception, special performances, and a live Go-Go set as part of the evening program.

Featured films include DC’s own I Was the Weirdo by Larry Ware II and Howard University filmmaker Serenity Owens with Strut the Yard: The Documentary. Plus, powerful stories of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Nat Turner, and more…Black history told like never before.

So You Wanna Film in DC Panel Hosted by the DC Film Office
Friday, February 20 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre

As part of the BHFF, this FREE panel hosted by OCTFME’s DC Film Division features local filmmakers, casting professionals, entertainment attorneys, and production experts providing insight into filming in the nation’s capital, navigating permitting, legal considerations, and building a sustainable creative career in DC.

Jazz Jam in the District

Stop, listen and enjoy the sounds of local jazz artists before your journey to your next destination. 

The Stage at Union Station, Center Court | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 featuring Wes Biles Trio

• Wednesday, February 18, 2026 featuring the Elijah Jamal Balbed Trio

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026 featuring the Parker Spiers Trio

For more information, click here.  

January Jazz Jam

Stop, listen and enjoy the sounds of local jazz artists before your journey to your next destination. 

Every Tuesday and Wednesday in January 2026., 4p-6m at The Stage at Union Station, Center Court

• Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026 featuring the Herb Scott Trio

• Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 featuring the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Jazz Combo

• Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 featuring the Hot Mess Trio

• Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 featuring the Simone Baron Trio (Postponed due the inclement weather. Rescheduled for Tuesday, February 3)