7 PM-2 AM
Welcome Center, Shaw Artists Market & Main Stage: Pick up a printed event map and guide, see and buy the work of 14 DMV artists working in diverse media, and enjoy live performances.
Performances: 7 PM— WPFW’s DJ Lance Reynolds sets the mood. 8 PM—Grammy award nominated progressive Hip Hop artist Christylez Bacon and guest artist. 9 PM—Ace Ono and her band. 9:45 PM—Batala Washington female drum corps. 10:15: Quintessence fire and bubble spectacular. 11 PM—Dance Party with DJ Lance Reynolds.
Video Projection: “Future 22,” by Robin Bell. “#LoveShaw,” animation by Creative Junk Food.
Artists— Akeel Ali, Calisma Asafor, Jerel Eaglin, Symphony Johnson, Josue Martinez, Atsu Numadzi, Cary Michael Richardson, Kennedy Ringgold, Heda Rose, Richsaad Ryan, Musah Swallah, Luke Walter, David Williams, Malandela Zulu
Take the FREE shuttle bus from the entrance to the Welcome Center, Shaw Artists Market and Main Stage to Events DC Carnegie Library West Lawn activation at Mount Vernon Square. Sponsored by U Street Parking.
7PM - ?
Watch noted DC muralist Aniekan Udofia live paint a mural celebrating the theme of this year’s Shaw festival, “Tomorrow is Today” in his signature style, adjacent to the entrance to the Shaw Artist Market & Main Stage.
7-11 PM
7:10 PM—Mestre Kojo FICA Capoeira Angola adult and youth performance. 7:30 PM—Fashion Show: Ladies of Shaw (adults and youth). 8 PM—C3W wrestling. 8:15 PM—MentalStamina & FLEX Hip Hop. 8:30 PM—Black Alley Band. 9 PM—Credible Mentors x Mental Health. MC’ed by Donyae Jones. Jalil Hackett interviewed. Arykah & Prim + Rodham Institute. 9:30 PM—Davey Yarborough Washington Jazz Arts Institute. 10 PM—C3W wrestling bouts. 10:30 PM—SITALI Band. 10:45 PM—‘Go With the Hands’ x Metaverse Demo (shadow boxing).
Artists—TBA
7-11 PM
Kids Zone sponsored by Events DC, 3-6 PM: Arts activities and fun for children and youth, sponsored by Events DC. Do-It-Yourself watercolor painting led by artist Sydney Buffalow allows kids to explore their creativity and create watercolor paintings. Paper collage making led by artist Le’Chaun Linthicum. 3-5:30 PM—Screen printing demonstration and FREE bandanas by Masfotoes. Face painting by TBA. 4 PM—Drag story time performance by Ricky Rosé. OUTDOORS: 5 PM—Lion Dance performance by Hung Tao Choi Mei Leadership Institute. 3-6 PM—Foamboree and Rita’s Ice—kids learn about colors as they play in foam bubbles and enjoy FREE fresh fruit frozen treats, while supplies last.
7-10 PM—Unicorn craft for children: kids make their own horned headbands to wear and take home, with Miss Gayle. 7-10 PM—Evil laugh Contest: Youth citywide record and share their creepiest laugh on vice and online. 7-11 PM—You’re an Artist: Do-It-Yourself acrylic and watercolor painting art workshop for adults and youth led by artist Sydney Buffalow. 7-11: Abstract paintings by CJ Green. 7-11 PM—Coloring & games. 7:30-10 PM—Face painting by DC Facepainting. 7:15 & 9:15 PM—Zoomba dance class by BlueLifeStyle Dance & Fitness. 8 PM—Lucky Light Lion Dance performance by Hung Tao Choi Mei Leadership Institute (Outdoors). 8 PM—Drag story time with Sister Felix and Sister Ruth from the DC Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. 8:30 PM—Tear Drop: Performance artist Shanna Lim invites those who have lost a child or sibling to “paint the artist” and treat her as a living grief angle. Remember and write an experience that provides a momentary relief of healing. (Outdoors).
7-11 PM
Events DC presents an F’N Good Time “DC in Color”
7-11 PM—Face painting by Paint Me Silly and DC Face Painters. Glow in the dark body painting by Body Designs Inc. Glow in the dark Foamboree. Pop up interactive art gallery featuring artists TBA. Music by DJ Divine. FREE food and beverages, including Rita’s ices, while supplies last.
8:15, 8:45, 9:15, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45 PM—Fire flow performances by Iman Bowman.
Take the FREE shuttle bus from the entrance to the Welcome Center, Shaw Artists Market and Main Stage to Events DC Carnegie Library West Lawn activation at Mount Vernon Square. Sponsored by U Street Parking.
7 PM-2 AM
Sights & Sounds: LGBTQIA+ inclusive programming curated by Team Rayceen
Productions, hosted by Rayceen Pendarvis and Krylios
7 PM—Poetry by Micah the Poet (Things No One Else Wants to Say) and book reading by Krylios (Fears, Fantasies, and Freedom). 7:30 PM—Fashion show by Milo Andres. 9 PM—Performances including blues singer-songwriter/musician LGBTQ elder Gaye Adegbalola. 11 PM—Performances including rapper/musician Starranko and Wammie-winning rapper Nia Monaé. 12 AM—Midnight Shaw Mini Ball competition, with cash prizes including Best Dressed Spectator, Runway, and Voguing.
Artists— Art by Rudeya, BDM Krafts, Fernstarco, Frankie Alika, Crochet Kingpin Designs, Darscorpius Productions, Genuine Salamander, Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, Zack’s Custom Creations.
Outside—The Washington, DC Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
9 PM—#LoveShaw Parade begins with a performance by Batala Washington female drum corps. The band will travel north on 7th Street then west on Rhode Island Avenue for a closing performance on the West Plaza of Banneker Academic High School.
In Patio and Streatery in front of Right Proper and Howard Theatre Parking Lot, behind 620 T Street, NW (5-11:59 PM)
Right Proper’s 2nd Annual Art All Night Shaw Block Party features live performances, artis showing and selling their work, and a Black Brewer’s Beer Garden.
Inside Stage (Inside back bar of Right Proper)
5-5:45 PM: Les Femme & Jess Gioe (DJ); 6-7:30 PM: Tickles N Tunes Comedy (Stand up Comedy); 7:30-8:30 PM: Brett Walking Eagle (DJ)
Mainstage (Front Patio of Right Proper)
7-7:30 PM: DJ Saxoveli (DJ & Mainstage MC); 7:30-8 PM: Stone Gate Records & Malcolm (Jazz); 8-8:30 PM: DJ Saxoveli (DJ); 8:30-8:50 PM: Ric Lucero (Vocals/Guitar); 8:50-9:30 PM: Qua & Ric Lucero (Vocals/Guitar); 9:30-10:30 PM: Julie O (Vocals/Guitar-Rock); 10:30-10:45 PM: DJ Saxoveli (DJ); 10:45-11:59 PM: N2L & The Vibe Queen (Band/Lyricist).
7-11:59 PM
Black Beer Garden featuring Black Brew Movement and Urban Garden Brewing. Artist vendors include Femme Fetale, Bridget Heidmous, Noize, Plush DMV, Scentiments, and TLC.
Make your own FREE floral crown and wear it throughout the festival. Music by DJ Juan.
7-8 PM
TBA
7 PM-1 AM
9-11:59 PM—The Landon Paddock Group.
7-11 PM
Photographs of Shaw during the pandemic by Leo Lee.
7-10 PM
FREE putt putt and cornhole games. Beer from Black Brew Movement. Interior and exterior murals and artwork by Chubby Bidgits, DABS, Disco Dan, JAH, KERM, @Ohey Lil, The Lil Baby Love, No Kings Collective, One Love Massive, Chris Pyrate, Samay, and Totu.
7 PM-1 AM
Black light paintings by Michael Guild. 8-11:59 PM—FREE Henna tattoos by Asia Carpenter. Dance party with DK Candikrush.
Paintings by Niochie Lawson. 6-10 PM—Music by DJ Hollywood Redds. 10 PM-3 AM—DJ Hall Zel.
9:30-9:45 PM
9:30 PM—Lucky Light Lion Dance performance by Hung Tao Choi Mei Leadership Institute (Outdoors).
7 PM-1 AM
8-10 PM—More than a Drum ensemble performs live (Outdoors).
7 PM-2 AM
7-9 PM—See local graffiti artists painting live. Canvas will be auctioned at 9 PM with proceeds donated to Treehouse in Uptown DC, an artists collective and creative placemaking space.
7-11:59 PM
7-9 PM—Live performance by Ginger’s Palace (Walsh Kunkel, Guitar; Brooke Hanlon, Bass; Andrew Young, Drums).
7-8 PM
Artwork by Danielle Devine, Jacob Himmelhoch, Emma Hunt, and Celina Williams.
7-10 PM
Create your own postcard design, which will be mailed to your addressee and uploaded to a virtual gallery on Instagram. Pick up a FREE glow in the dark necklace, while supplies last.
7-11:59 PM
Meet artist Steve Wanna and see his “Transparent to Transcendence” show. Enjoy snacks, giveaways, and music and art experiences.
