Welcome Center: Pick up a printed Art All Night Shaw 2024 Map and Guide and start your journey through the neighborhood. 

Shaw Artists Market: Browse and shop for original art in a variety of media from DMV visual artists and makers. Participating artists include: Rae Akino, Rockeats Alcoreza (Joshua Garnica), Amsr Carves (Sadie Randall), Art by KD (Kris Diggs), Art by NV (Nayila Moore), Artbae, LLC (Cary Michael Robinson), ArtmajicDC (Claude Green), Artz Planet Studio (Frankie Alika), Black Frontiersman (Akeel Ali), Blvk Hautebox (Tristen Blake), Butta Customs (Tone Butta), Cat Beaudoin Art (Cat Beaudoin), Cheery Art (Cheery Stewart-Josephs), Corinto Gallery (Josue Martinez), Courtney Rapanick Art (Courtney Rapanick), Created By Yasmine (Yasmine Posey), Don’t Hurt Nobody (Alexander Ellis), Ear Gear Art (Tish McNeill), Hella Beanz Catering Company (Beanchor Campbell), Jedai Legacy  "Warrior of Peace" Collection (Shanna Lim), Kat's Art (Kimberly Smith), Kira Sherrine (Kira Franklyn), LEAHSLART (Leah Lowery), LMI Textile (Legrand Lindor), LukeMakesArt (Luke Walter), Meghan Made It (Meghan Graham), Nature’s Goddess (Zoie Bills), Only One World of People (David Williams),  Peaceful (Robin Pinner), Richshaad Ryan, Selenoir Studios (Selena Jackson),  Kimberly Smith, Sumak Art (Yolanda Cortez) and Zulusoul (Malandela Zulu).‍

Live Performances: 8:00 PM— Jennifer Stephens: Bubbles . 9:00 PM—#LoveShaw Parade: Batala Drummers parade around Mount Vernon Square, starting on south side of K Street, at the TechWorld Promenade. 9:30 PM—Jennifer Stephens: Bubbles & Fire. 9:40pm—Jennifer Stephens: Bubbles & Fire. ‍

Interactive Experiences: 7-10:30pm—Do-It-Yourself Paint Party with Artists Sydney Buffalow and Shiloh Coleman: Enjoy acrylic and watercolor painting, with all supplies provided free of charge, while supplies last.

7-10 PM—Paper Collage Workshop with Artist Le'Chaun Linthicum: Create colorful paper collages using construction paper and magazine images, with all supplies provided free of charge, while supplies last.

7-10 PM—Face Painting by DC Face Painting. All ages.

7-11:59 PM—51 Steps to Freedom: This immersive augmented reality digital experience lets you preview what it will be like to take the 51 Steps to Freedom Trail in DC. 

9-11:30 PM— ALWAYS: A mobile interactive street activation by performance artist Shanna Lim, body paint artist Miriam Braly and violinist E.B. Brooks. Returning in the long unique recycled carpet wearable art dress Lim is known for, visitors are invited to receive a gift and a body-painted memoir in honor of their lost loved one. Dedicated to her Sun Jedaiah. Promenade begins at 8 PM at Mt. Vernon Square Metro, continuing down 7th Street to K Street performance site.

Take the free shuttle bus between the Art All Night Shaw Welcome Center and Art Market and Mount Vernon Square and the Right Proper Block Party. Pickup/drop-off points at Right Proper Brewery, 624 T Street, NW and the entrance to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW (formerly Mount Vernon Place, NW). Courtesy of U Street Parking.

7 PM-12 AM—“Once on This Island”: Events DC celebrates the rich heritage of the Caribbean. Immerse yourself in live performances, engaging art activations and authentic cuisines. Explore the rhythms, flavors and traditions that make these regions truly unique. All food and giveaways are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Main Stage: 7 PM—DJ Tallup. 7:30 PM—Alison Carney. 7:55 PM—Chardelle Moore. 8:15 PM—DC Casineros Cuban Dancers. 8:40 PM—Christylez Bacon.  9:05 PM—Karnival Bounce Crew. 9:30 PM—Joyy Steelband, Steelpan Band. 10 PM—Image Band. 11 PM—Future Band.

South Plaza Steps: 8-8:34 PM—DJ Raquie (Jamaica). 8:35-9:05—DC Casineros dancing with DJ Raquie. 9:15-9:30 PM—Batala Drummers. 9:31-11:59 PM—DJ Raquie.

East Caribbean Lawn: 7-11:59 PM—Playlist/Caribbean Karaoke/Silent Disco.

Other Entertainment & Activities: CineMAS Caribbean Short Film Festival, Caribbean fire dancers, stilt walkers, Caribbean dance group tutorials, Salsa dance group tutorials, Foamboree, storytelling, poetry, carnival costume making (mask or  simple headpiece), henna artists, face painting, spin and sand art, Calaloo Kids Corner, Caribbean Walk of Fame Art Gallery, Pirates of  the Caribbean Ship moon bounce, soccer darts, limbo, photo booth, LED dance floor, Rep Your Flag (take a picture with your flag), Who Let the Dawgs Out (dog zone), giant Jenga, giant LED  Chess, dominoes and Ludo games

Registration Link: Click Here ‍

Take the free shuttle bus between Mount Vernon Square and the Right Proper Block Party. Pickup/drop-off points at the entrance to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW (formerly Mount Vernon Place, NW) and Right Proper Brewery, 624 T Street, NW. Courtesy of U Street Parking.

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7-11:59 PM—Make your own FREE floral crown and wear it throughout the festival. Music by DJ Juan.

8-10 PM—Jazz by KCT.

7-9 PM—Live demonstration by gallery member Allen Hirsh, mathematically altering images to create art.  Hirsh will also alter images from visitors in his signature style.  Exhibition: “Double Vision” by Deb Furey and Gordana Gerskovic.

7pm-2am—Sights and Sounds, presented by Team Rayceen Productions. Hosted by Rayceen Pendarvis. 7 PM—Music by DJ Jai Syncere. 7:15 PM—Story District Storytelling Workshop. 8:30 PM—Sound Off! Open Mic. 10:00 PM—Rayceen Pendarvis. 10:05 PM—Pi-Anir the Poet. 10:10 PM—Creative Suitland. 10:15 PM—PoetRaeMonet. 10:30 PM—Sherri Amoure. 10:45 PM—Dance-Off. 11:55pm—w/ Urban Couture. 12:00 AM—Midnight Mini Ball w/ Capitol Ballroom Council (CBC).

Fourth Annual Right Proper Block Party

In front of Wells Fargo: 5-8 PM—Face painting. 5-11 PM—Art by Jona. Community art project. 5-11:59 PM—Artists’ Market: Vendors include Bailiwick, CriaSiyans Sewn Goods, Francis Devanbu, Diane Makes Things, Minke Kebbie, Maria Miller, Plantita Power, Queer Quartz Designs and Marilee Williams. 7-7 PM, 8-8:30 PM, 9-9:30 PM—Fire dance by Samantha.

In front of the Howard Theatre: 7-7:30 PM—Music by Qua. 7:30-7:59 PM—Music by RJ Drives. 8-810 PM—Dragon Dance by Hung Tao Choi Mei Leadership Institute. 8:10-8 PM—Music by Knyves Escobar. 8:30-8:59 PM—Music by RJ Drives. 9-9:30 PM—Music by Rick Lucero. 9:30-11 PM—
Foots X Coles.

Take the free shuttle bus between the Right Proper Block Party and  the Art All Night Shaw Welcome Center and Art Market and Mount Vernon Square. Pickup/drop-off points at Right Proper Brewery, 624 T Street, NW and the entrance to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW (formerly Mount Vernon Place, NW). Courtesy of U Street Parking. 

5 PM—RJ Drives. 7-11:59 PM—Black Beer Garden, featuring brews from African American DMV brewers.  Featured brewers include Bitter Fruit Brewing Company, Black Beauty Brewery, Black Brew Movement, Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company and Soul Mega.

Take the free shuttle bus between the Right Proper Block Party and  the Art All Night Shaw Welcome Center and Art Market and Mount Vernon Square. Pickup/drop-off points at Right Proper Brewery, 624 T Street, NW and the north entrance to the Carnegie Library/Apple Store on Allen Y. Lew Place, NW (formerly Mount Vernon Place, NW). Courtesy of U Street Parking.

8:15-9:15 PM—Professional Wrestling by C3W Wrestling.

7-11:59 PM֫—“All in the Family,” mixed media work by Sydney Buffalow (mother) and photographs by Shiloh Coleman (son). Music by DJ KandiCrush. 9:30, 10:30 PM—Baldona Fashion show.

7- 8 PM— Chill Lounge: Art showcase featuring work by Dali Anewd, Artmajic DC, Buck, CJ, Janai Alisha McCall, Richshaadryan, Amanda Sanders and Jacque Wilson Art. Hip-hop, Soul, and Funk music by DJ Crank. Sip Local: Tasting of locally crafted cocktails and Ilegal Mezcal and Ten to One Rum.

8-9 PM— Music: Performance by Oh She Dead. Live Painting by artist Dali Anewd. Interactive Art Piece: Guests are invited to express themselves on a collective art piece. Vendor Market: Purchase art, event merchandise, and locally made goods by Malonda's Treasures, The Kloset Space, The Shed DC, and Zen in a Jar. 

9:30-10:30 PM—Music: Performance by Uncalled 4 Band (UCB). 

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Indoors: 7-10 PM—Face Painting by DC Face Painting. All ages.

Outdoors: 7-8 PM—Youth Panel, presented by Shaw Community Center youth. 8:30 PM—Dragon Dance by Hung Tao Choi Mei Leadership Institute. 8:45 PM—Dance performance by BCD.  Shaw Community Mural by Shaw Community Center Youth led by resident artist Gregory Windley. Gaming truck, moon bounce. Music by DJ Hitman Mook. Popcorn and ice cream, while supplies last.

8-11 PM—Live painting by Jah One.

8 PM—Latin-inspired music by Zipa. 9 PM-3 AM—Global Musical Fusion Dance Party, featuring cutting edge electronic music by Gee Lane (Barcelona DJ); DC DJ Adrian Loving; and “the sound of Africa” from intergenerational West African performance ensemble Farafina Kan.

5-9:30pm—“Postcards from Art All Night”—Create your own art postcards to mail or have them uploaded to a virtual gallery.