Hey DC, peak bloom is coming 🌸
Catch me around the next few days, from the sultry La Betty to fun, beautiful, family-friendly spaces like the Kogod Courtyard.
Thu 3/26 | Listening Session: Sade | 8:00PM-10:00PM
📍 La Betty
Presented by Buena Suerte. An evening dedicated to Sade, playing the band’s first three LPs from start to finish.
Fri 3/27 | Cherry Blossom Market | 4:00PM-8:00PM
📍 Big Bear Café // 🎟️ RSVP
Springtime grooves, unique gifts, and delicious treats from 25+ vendors.
Sat 3/28 | Cherry Blossom Family Celebration | 11:30AM-3:00PM
📍 Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kogod Courtyard 🎟️ RSVP
Celebrate cherry blossom season with SAAM! Performances by Nen Daiko, Misako Ballet Company, and the Japan Rail Modelers of DC, plus crafts, treats, and a spring-themed scavenger hunt. I’ll be playing City Pop, Boogie, R&B, and Soul from Japan at 12:15PM-1:00PM and 2:00PM-2:30PM. Grateful to be part of this wonderful event!
Sat 3/28 | Bloomaroo | 12:00PM-8:00PM
📍 The Wharf, The Grove Stage (across from The Pendry’s entrance)
After SAAM, I’m headed to The Wharf to share the stage with Umami House and DMV Sumo. Catch my set 6:45PM-8:00PM, so watch the sunset with me, then stay for the spectacular fireworks show starting at 8:00PM. Click here for more information.
Sun 3/29 | Sakura & Go-Go | 12:00PM-4:00PM
📍 Anthem Row // 🎟️ RSVP
A celebration of DC and Japan through music. I’ll be DJing 12:00PM-2:00PM, then from 2:00-2:30PM, Mambo Sauce Band will be jamming to some City Pop classics with me! Plus interactive art and live mural painting by Chris Pyrate, curated by Pipkin Creative, Cecily and Lukas from DowntownDC BID.
Sun 3/29 | Aries Blossom Fest | 12:00PM-5:00PM
📍 metrobar // 🎟️ Tickets
Closing out the weekend with $et and hexmic. I’m playing some of my favorite City Pop records from 3:30PM-5:00PM. Drinks, wood-fired pizza by El Jefe, records from Rhythm & Lingo, and tarot readings by Skye Marinda.
Calendar by Yooji Flows 🖤