Bridging the Beat presents: Go-Go Live AVL
A weekend-long celebration of Washington, D.C. go-go culture with percussion-forward live sets, DJ-driven dance energy, and curated visual art. Expect lectures, community conversations, dance exhibitions, and youth programming centered on go-go’s history and impact.
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