Name: DMV Made: R&B Edition
Start: 2026-09-27T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Chinatown Park

Chinatown Park

This concert in the park brings live music, local talent, art and community together for a vibrant celebration of DMV culture.
DMV Made is back for 2026 with the R&amp;B Edition!
Join Words Beats &amp; Life for an afternoon of live R&amp;B, local culture, art, food, and community in the heart of DC.
We’re bringing together some of the DMV’s talent for a laid-back outdoor pop-up experience made for music lovers. Grab your friends, find your spot, and spend the afternoon celebrating the sounds and creativity of DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
<h3>🎤 LINEUP:</h3>
<ul><li>Carolyn Malachi</li><li>Sing Steph</li><li>Ainae</li><li>Feat. DJ: Geena Marie</li></ul>
What to expect:
<ul><li>Live R&amp;B performances</li><li>DMV artists and creatives</li><li>Food and local vendor</li><li>FREE Rita's Italian Ice for the first 150 people!</li></ul>
<ul><li>Art and community experiences</li><li>Outdoor afternoon vibes</li><li>Guest DJ</li></ul>
Whether you come for the music, the atmosphere, or just a great Sundat out in DC, come ready to enjoy yourself.
Made here. Sounds like us. This is DMV Made.
DMV Made is brought to you by Words Beats &amp; Life
This Project is being funded, partially or fully, through DowntownDC Business Improvement
District and the District of Columbia Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of the Deputy
Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.

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