Washington, D.C./ Arts & Culture
Published on April 08, 2019
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If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Washington. From a concert dedicated to the music of Anatolia to the 2019 Porch Fest, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.

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Miniatures Music from Anatolia

Celebrate the music of Anatolia, Turkey at the first concert to be hosted by the Turkish American Arts Society of New York. Hear music from famous composers of this region being played by the New Manhattan Sinfonietta. 

When: Wednesday, April 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: First Congregational UCC, 945 G St. NW
Price: Free
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The Sweater Set at Citizen Heights

Next, check out this best friend musical duo, Maureen Andary and Sara Curtin. The two, known as The Sweater Set, sing about love and life while playing the guitar, ukulele, accordion, banjo and flute. 

When: Friday, April 12, 7-8 p.m.
Where: Citizen Heights, 4100 River Road NW
Price: Free
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RIAMS Porch Fest 2019

Last but not least, head to the Rhode Island Avenue Main Street on Saturday afternoon for the 2019 Porch Fest. Porch Fest is a yearly event that turns porches and stoops on the selected street into stages on which local artists perform. There will be live music, dancing and poetry. 

When: Saturday, April 13, 2-6 p.m.
Where: Rhode Island Avenue NE Main Street
Price: Free
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