Washington, D.C./ Arts & Culture
Published on July 10, 2019
4 top music events in Washington this weekendPhoto: Aditya Chinchure/Unsplash

If you love to take advantage of the music offerings near you, this weekend offers several great reasons to leave the house.

From a Caribbean rave to a hip-hop bar crawl, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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Caribbean Carnival Flag Rave

From the event description:

The Flag Rave will feature selections of dance hall, soca, reggae and Afrobeats.

When: Friday, July 12, 10 p.m.- Saturday, July 13, 3 a.m.
Where: Karma, 2221 Adams Place NE
Admission: $20
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Hip-"Hop" Bar Crawl 

From the event description:

At the 25th Hip-“Hop” Old School Bar Crawl, local DJs will spin eight hours of hip-hop at six bars, all within walking distance from each other. 

When: Saturday, July 13, 3-11 p.m.
Where: Multiple venues, U Street Corridor; first stop Lounge of Three, 1013 U St. NW 
Admission: $20 general admission
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Flutist Ravi Kulur 

From the event description:

Indian flutist Ravi Kulur combines Indian classical music, dance and poetry.

When: Saturday, July 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, Independence Avenue at 12th Street SW
Admission: $6
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Trap Karaoke

From the event description:

Trap Karaoke is about personal empowerment, cultural participation, cherished moments, community and creating a safe space for human connection. 

When: Saturday, July 13, 8 p.m.- midnight
Where: Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW
Admission: $32-$42
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Parking in DC can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of DC parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the Metro website for nearby stations and schedules.


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