The Ossipee Valley Music Festival is more than just a music festival in Maine. It is a community where everyone is welcome. It is a place where you can unplug, unwind, and connect: with nature, each other, and the artists who inspire you. The event offers something for everyone: four stages of music in bluegrass, roots, americana, blues and folk music; barn dances, food trucks and craft beer; yoga and meditation; gangs of kids on bikes and arts and crafts for the little ones; campsite pickin' circles 24/7, and quiet camping for those who need some shut eye, showcases of artists from the state of Maine, and all over the world. Located just 45 minutes from Portland, Maine, or North Conway, New Hampshire, and 2.5 hours NW of Boston, Ossipee Valley is Maine's roots music festival, but it is also your family. It's time for a homecoming, get your tickets today.

The Thursday Night Summer Jazz Series is a free community concert series presented in partnership with the Town of Greenburgh.

The Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival is a free community celebration filled with live bluegrass music, cold drinks, local food, and good neighbors. Every summer, thousands gather in beautiful Tower Park under the iconic water tower to enjoy an evening of pickin’, grinnin’, dancing, and hanging out with the people who make Beaverdale such a special place to call home.

With talented regional and national musicians, family-friendly fun, and plenty of room for lawn chairs and blankets, it’s one of those rare events that still feels like a neighborhood backyard party... just with a much better soundtrack and significantly more banjos. It’s a laid-back summer tradition built around good music, good people, and the kind of community spirit that makes Beaverdale feel like home.

TEN MILE CREEK REVIVAL Welcome to Ten Mile Creek Revival, a family-friendly musical campout named for the creek that flows through Black Oak Ranch. Join us for three days of music, three nights of camping, and a weekend filled with connection and joy.

Spend your days exploring a thoughtfully curated lineup of folk, bluegrass, and Americana artists. Camp beneath ancient oak and bay trees, cool off in Ten Mile Creek, and gather with friends old and new in the welcoming festival community that has made Black Oak Ranch such a special place.

Rooted in more than 30 years of musical gatherings at Black Oak Ranch, Ten Mile Creek Revival continues the spirit of the beloved Kate Wolf Music Festival, inviting everyone to sing, laugh, dance, and play together under the oaks.

The Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was founded in 2015 with the vision of an intimate Bluegrass and Americana music experience. Both the festival and campgrounds are family-owned and operated by a team with over 30 years of music festival experience.

It is our goal to provide a fan-centric festival experience that is welcoming and approachable for people of all ages. Blue Ox features over 35 artists spread across 3 days on three stages and on-site camping.

MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. Held on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of American music legend Doc Watson. MerleFest is a celebration of “traditional plus” music, a unique mix of music based on the traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time music, and expanded to include Americana, country, blues, rock and many other styles. The festival hosts numerous artists, performing on 12 stages during the course of the four-day event. The annual event has become the primary fundraiser for the WCC Foundation, funding scholarships, capital projects, and other educational needs.

James Gamble Rogers IV was born in 1937, the son and grandson of prominent architects in Florida, but he chose to be a musician instead. He blended music with dialogue and storytelling to captivate any audience he came before.

Gamble inspired many artists, including Jimmy Buffet, to expand their capacity for storytelling and their musical talent will follow. Gamble first gained national attention as a lead singer and guitarist, both acoustic and electric, for the band the Serendipity Singers.

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He introduced and verbally set the stage for their songs when they appeared on television shows such as The Tonight Show, Hootenanny, and The Ed Sullivan Show. Gamble soon moved to a solo career where he earned national acclaim, appearing on talk shows across the country, hosting numerous music specials, and continuing to play his whimsical, spellbinding music. At the age of 54, Gamble passed away trying to save a drowning man at Flagler Beach in Florida. He is remembered today through the Gamble Rogers Memorial Foundation and the Gamble Rogers Folk Fest.

Celebrate spring at Petalpalooza®, for a full day of live music and engaging activities!

This day-long all-ages spring street party brings art, music, and play to multiple outdoor stages, interactive art installations, a cashless beverage garden, family-friendly hands-on activities, roaming entertainers, and more, all along the banks of the Anacostia River. The evening is capped by the dazzling choreographed Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks show set to music starting at 8:30 PM.

This event is FREE and fun for all ages.

Times and activities are subject to change. RAIN DATE: Sunday, April 5

At Petalpalooza, there are five zones, plus the Petalwalk. Here are some highlights from each area:

In Blossom Buds (Zone 1), there will be a carousel and other family-friendly activities sponsored by IKEA, DC Paid Family Leave, DC Defenders, DC United, Washington Spirit, LEGO Discovery Center, and Metro. In Cherry Blast (Zone 2), there will be a DJ Art Throwdown, featuring music, breakdancing, and art created on site, and many other activities sponsored by iHeart Media, Verizon, and Brookfield Properties. In Flower Power (Zone 3), you’ll find an art market with local artists, plus gardening activities, live music, and more activities sponsored by M&T Bank, Sapporo, Anacostia Riverkeepers, and the Navy Yard BID. In Petal Landing (Zone 4), enjoy live music and dancing, plus other features sponsored by Washington Performing Arts, LaCroix, Bond Vet, and Potbelly. Along Petalwalk, take pictures of the beautiful views and try the ARTECHOUSE XR activation. In Blossom Bay, check out the performances on the 202 Stage, interact with local birds of prey with Earth Conservation Corp, and check out the other activities sponsored b Malloy Law Group and Giant Food. And throughout the event, there will be food trucks, face painting, glitter tattoos, music, and more.

Powerhouse vocalist Awa Sal Secka pays tribute to the Black shows of Broadway. Spanning the musical canon from The Color Purple, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Porgy and Bess and The Wiz, Secka brings the house down with such songs as “If You Believe,” “I’m Here” and "Honeysuckle Rose" and more in a joyous musical celebration.

oin us for Mosaic’s annual benefit celebration! This festive, engaging, and uniquely Mosaic event will feature exclusive performances, highlights from our upcoming production of Young John Lewis by Psalmayene 24, a sneak peek of our 2026-27 Season, delicacies from Busboys & Poets, signature cocktails, and more—all to support our bold and ambitious productions and education and engagement programs.

Join us for an evening of song celebrating the legacy of soul legend, Sam Cooke, and his influence on another Chicago born and bred artist: multi-instrumentalist Dante' Pope. Joined by the incomparable Janelle Gill on keys and bassist Andrew Musselman, Pope will present many of Cooke's hits and the stories behind them alongside some of his original material.

Dante’ Pope is a multi-genre, multi-disciplinary, international touring percussionist and vocalist born and raised on the west side of Chicago. His eclectic style is a pure reflection of the diverse influences he garnered while playing in the church in Austin and North Lawndale and his formal training at the Merit School of Music, downtown Chicago. While majoring in Political Science at Fisk University, he toured the country with the world renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. His dedication to service led him to our Nation's Capitol, where he served as Legislative Assistant for Congressman Danny K. Davis of the 7th Congressional District of Illinois from 2007-2012 and then took the leap to leave the halls of Congress for the stage.

Get ready for Tribute to Soul, brought to you by The Jazz Room. Enjoy a curated selection of the greatest soul tunes—a mix of classic and modern hits—reimagined in a phenomenal live concert. So grab a drink, raise a glass, and get lost in music that moves the soul. Get your tickets now for The Jazz Room: Tribute to Soul in Washington DC!​​​​​​​

"Celebrating The Queens of Disco"
Dig out your bell-bottoms, go-go boots, and disco fever! We're traveling back in time to the 70s with the out-of-sight Cecily. She sold out previous Passport Music Fests with her tribute to DC music. Cecily has garnered Wammie Awards for Best Soul Album and was named "Best New Soul on Bandcamp" who described her music as "stirringly timeless and modern." Tonight we get-down-on-it, as Cecily honors her parent's music collection which shaped her soul sensibilities.

Jazz trio led by Strathmore Artist in Resident, pianist, Chris Hon feat. Dante' Pope and Dave Manley.

Dante' Pope debut Blues Alley show. Dante’ Pope is a multi-genre, multi-disciplinary, international touring percussionist and vocalist born and raised on the west side of Chicago. His eclectic style is a pure reflection of the diverse influences he garnered while playing in the church in Austin and North Lawndale and his formal training at the Merit School of Music, downtown Chicago. While majoring in Political Science at Fisk University, he toured the country with the world renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. His dedication to service led him to our Nation's Capitol, where he served as Legislative Assistant for Congressman Danny K. Davis of the 7th Congressional District of Illinois from 2007-2012 and then took the leap to leave the halls of Congress for the stage.

Since his time in the world of politics, he has toured with a variety of artists across genres. Dante’ toured with GRAMMY award-winning artist Dom Flemons and was a collaborator on his GRAMMY nominated project, Black Cowboys. He served as Music Director for soul vocalist Raheem DeVaughn and lyricist Wes Felton’s project The Crossrhodes featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. Most recently, he was a member of two-time GRAMMY award-winning group, Old Crow Medicine Show as featured percussionist, vocalist and pianist. The international touring group performed across the country and in the UK. Performances with the likes of Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr., playing the Grand Ole Opry quarterly and the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville over Dante's 2 years of collaboration were true highlights.

The new single,“Proof,” comes after a slight hiatus from his solo career given his love for collaboration.“Proof,” was birthed out of a longing to put all his influences ina bottle; gospel, spirituals, blues, soul and jazz. The song is akin to the nuance of the great Bill Withers, mixed with Delta blues guitar riffs as a n od to his families roots in North Delta Mississippi. He notes, "The lyrics serve as an open letter to our consciousness in remembering what we’ve overcome while questioning the possibility of a hopeful future “ Unlike his debut release, ‘After 5 Music,” and most recent release, “Whisper,” he has stepped away from the drums and uses the vocals as the foundational pulse of the track. A true singer songwriter feel, with a soulful twist.

Tell Her This is more than a podcast—it’s a heartfelt journey into the lives of women, told through honest, intimate stories that transcend borders and generations. With over 100,000 downloads in 151 countries across six continents, Tell Her This has created a global community of listeners who are drawn to its raw authenticity and deeply personal narratives.

Hosted by music artist Rochelle Rice, the podcast is built on the power of connection. Traveling over 6,000 miles across the U.S., Rochelle has gathered stories that reflect the complexities of the human experience. From the bittersweet ache of family estrangement to the transformative moments of near-death experiences, Tell Her This shines a light on the strength, vulnerability, and beauty of women’s lives.

Tell Her This Live! brings these stories to life in a three-dimensional, multi-media experience. Audiences are immersed in audio vignettes from the podcast, paired with Rochelle’s emotionally charged performances of original music blending pop, soul, and jazz. This is set against a backdrop of striking video imagery from Strong, Like Water, a large-scale portrait art installation that honors the resilience and grace of women.

Through words, music, and visual art, Tell Her This invites listeners to connect with the profound and universal truths found in personal stories, proving that even in our differences, we are connected.

The festival is an attempt to bring together musicians, dancers, and musicologists from the Chesapeake’s Black string music, Irish traditional music, Old Time music, and Scottish traditional music communities to conceptualize, perform, and discuss a regional style of traditional music (especially “fiddle music”) that has been fostered over time by interactions between these traditions. We do this to cultivate and promote the Chesapeake’s cultural uniqueness.