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Les The DJ at Allegory & FFFRRR by Les Talusan

Tomorrow is September 1st, which also happens to be the first Friday of the month! I’ll be playing 45s (and maybe one or two 33-speed 7”s) at my favorite monthly residency! Allegory is hidden behind a nondescript door at Eaton Hotel’s Radical Library. My set is from 9PM-2AM. Come say hi / bring me a snack, thanks🍸🍹⁣

Also, DeeJayFade has invited me to the debut of his new raid train “FFFRRR 45s Raid Train”! Tune in! I’m on from 1-2PM ET - twitch.tv/Les_The_DJ 📺

Happy Fil-Am History Month, DC! by Les Talusan

Hoy, DC! It’s ALMOST Fil-Am History Month! I’d like to invite you to a couple of FREE events this weekend that I’m DJing (and co-organizing) ✨⁣⁣

FRIDAY, October 1, 9PM-2AM
Crown Cobra & Les The DJ
Wild Days at the Eaton 1201 K St. NW

Crown Cobra plays instrumental music, a soundtrack to surfing while microdosing amongst sharks. A trio featuring veterans of the D.C. music scene, and Susan 😆

I’ll start the night playing OPM+ [OPM+ // Original Pilipino Music+⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Roots, Pop, and Covers from the Philippines and the Diaspora⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣] but who knows where the night will take me? BAHALA NA!

SATURDAY, October 2, 3-6PM
SAMASAMA x Kam and 46 Presents
 UMPUKAN: A Fil-Am History Month Celebration!
metrobar ⁣ 640 Rhode Island Ave NE
Click to RSVP + More Info

Come hang out and shop local, support some amazing vendors, and enjoy an all-vinyl set of OPM+ with me, let’s celebrate #FAHM2021!

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Allegory + PRESENT TENSE by Les Talusan

Tonight, I'll be playing records all night at Allegory with new music from my travels. They’ve got fancy cocktails, mocktails and super nice bartenders. Needle drops at 10PM.

Photo: Oscar Olmedo

Photo: Oscar Olmedo

On Saturday afternoon, I’m playing records Transformer from 2-5PM for Farrah Skeiky’s book release. She’s one of my favorite people in DC and am a fan of her work! First 100 copies of her photo book “PRESENT TENSE” will be available.

Photo: Farrah Skeiky

2/28  Allegory at the Eaton DC (10PM-2AM)
2/29 PRESENT TENSE: DC Punk and DIY, Right Now by Farrah Skeiky book release at Transformer (2-5PM)

See you soon ✨

Mid-February Calendar Update by Les Talusan

Hello, mid-February! ✨

I’ll be on Eaton Radio this afternoon for Bahala Na. Tune in around 2PM via eatonworkshop.com/radio. Tomorrow, I’m playing French records all night at French Kisses at No Kisses for a light and love themed dance party. There will be drink specials and slices from Sonny’s Pizza and the best part is that it’s a fundraiser for Melanoma Research Foundation. Bring your partner(s), bring your friend(s) and celebrate Valentine’s Day with us ♡ 

Here’s the rest of my calendar. Come say hi!

2/4    NAIOP Chapter Merit Awards Celebration
2/6    Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
2/8    Shelly and Laura’s Aqueerian Birthday BLOWOUT at Jackie Lee’s
2/13   Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
2/14   French Kisses at No Kisses - a fundraiser for Melanoma Research Foundation (8PM-12AM)
2/22  Neon Dreams at Draft Punk Cebu w/ meesterenriqez, and Cebu City’s Popdaze, Stereomafia, B1B2 (9PM)
2/27  Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
2/28  Allegory (10PM-2AM)
2/29 PRESENT TENSE: DC Punk and DIY, Right Now by Farrah Skeiky book release at Transformer (2-5PM)

Happy New Year! January Calendar Update by Les Talusan

Illustation: Minori Uemura

Illustation: Minori Uemura

Happy New Year, World! ✨

I just got home from DJing two NYE parties and I’m wide awake.

Here is where you’ll hear me playing tunes for sure this month:

1/9 Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
1/16 Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
1/17 Admerasia’s 25th Anniversary w/ Ruby Ibarra and Year of the Ox
1/23 Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
1/24 Presentation: T.C. Williams International Academy
1/24 Allegory (10PM-2AM)
1/31 Punk Soul Sisters w/ Sally Go Round and DJ Daisy Lacy at Showtime Bar (10PM-2AM)

SAMASAMA Presents: SULONG! A Filipinx American History Month Celebration by Les Talusan

Illustration: Michelle Chen

Illustration: Michelle Chen

SAMASAMA Presents:
SULONG! A Filipinx American History Month Celebration
Wild Days, Eaton DC | 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
October 12, 2019, Saturday, 11PM Doors, 21+
Eventbrite [FREE w/ RSVP] | FB

Ruby Ibarra
Wabi-Sabi Society
Marie Anamong Ramos
Les The DJ

Sulong means “push forward” in Tagalog. This event will highlight and celebrate Filipinx artists that are pushing the creative boundaries of traditional art and cultural performances. Featuring artwork by Ashley Dequilla.

SULONG! will kick the night off with inspiring and talented Filipinx artists and honor this year’s Filipino American National Historical Society’s FilAm History Month theme, “Pinay Visionaries: Filipina American Women”. Join us as we celebrate Pinays for their strength and contribution to the cultural landscape of America.

Special edition SULONG! and SAMASAMA gear hand screen printed by Soul & Ink available for purchase. Pre-order now and pick-up at the event.

* Many thanks to SAMASAMA’s community partners, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), Jamie Garcia, Andrea Kim Neighbors and to the Eaton/Wild Days for hosting us.


October 1991 marked the United States' first Filipino American History Month (FAHM). This month commemorates the major contribution of Filipino American early identity in the US. SAMASAMA is honoring FAHM for its efforts of encouraging diverse narratives through art, food, and culture.