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Tuesday 10am - 6pm Wednesday 10am - 6pm Thursday 10am - 6pm Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 6pm

The Go-Go Museum

The official site for the appreciation and study of Go-Go, Washington DC’s Brand of Funk Music.
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09/03/2026

Washington, D.C. is a city defined by its rhythm, and few sounds capture our collective heartbeat quite like Go-Go.

Since opening our physical doors in historic Anacostia in February 2025, the Go-Go Museum & Café has blossomed into a vital cultural destination. In just over a year, we have welcomed hundreds of visitors, hosted dozens of communities and educational programs, and created a permanent home where the history and legacy of our homegrown sound lives on.

To ensure our continued growth and sustainability, the Go-Go Museum is proud to announce its Second Annual Fundraiser—an unforgettable, Dress-to-Impress Affair celebrating the artists, leaders, champions, and history-makers who have helped shape Washington, D.C.’s official music.

This high-profile evening centers on the official 2026 Go-Go Museum Hall of Fame Inductions, Cultural Honors, and a brand-new Installation Reveal.
Hosted by surprise guest

*Food & Open Bar
* Hall of Fame Inductions & Cultural Honors
* Live Performances
* Installation Reveal
* Silent Auction
* …and much more!

Our Goal: $250,000
Our goal is to raise $250,000 to support the continued operations of the Go-Go Museum, live artist performances, educational programming, cultural preservation, and opportunities for artists and the community. This isn’t simply a fundraiser. It is an investment in preserving the history, culture, sound, and future of Washington, D.C.

Come dressed to impress and help us celebrate the people who built this culture — while investing in the next generation who will carry it forward.

If you are unable to attend the event, you are welcome to make a direct donation via our donation link.

To explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact our team at [email protected].

General Admission Tickets: $100
Time: Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: The Go-Go Museum & Café

Ticket Link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-love-of-go-go-hall-of-fame-induction-fundraiser-tickets-1999692916343?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Donation Link - https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLCDA4E2J8X9F/checkout/OSZ7CCKUMRKFKPU3XDN62XJ6

09/02/2026

The Go-Go Museum & Café is proud to stand with Whitman-Walker in support of their 𝟒𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 & 𝟓𝐊 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐈𝐕 on Saturday, September 19. The Walk raises critical funds for lifesaving research and community healthcare. 𝟒𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝟒𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.💚 You'll also get to hear DJ Alex Love and The Experience Band & Show perform! Join us! Support the Walk or Form your own Team at: www.walktoendhiv.org

08/31/2026

Get ready for the ultimate game-day experience as DC Lottery partners with The Go-Go Museum & Café to kick off The Go-Go Museum & DC Lottery Washington Commanders Tailgate Series!

Join us on Sunday, September 27th starting at 11:00 AM as the Washington Commanders take on the Seattle Seahawks. We are bringing together Commanders football, Go-Go beats, food, and exclusive prize giveaways all in one place! Come experience the game and much more in The Go-Go Museum & Café’s Secret Garden.

The Tailgate Experience:
✅ Enjoy delicious food served by Chef Angie Rose and the Go-Go Museum Café – featuring burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, wings, snacks, and drinks.

✅ Go-Go beats from a live DJ throughout the gameday festivities.

✅Purchase DC Lottery’s Washington Commanders Scratch-Offs ($2, $5, and $10 tickets) and Powerball® X's & O's - get official Commanders swag and be entered into the grand prize raffle drawing. Bring cash to play!

DC Lottery Prizes:
✅Commanders Tickets & Parking: 2 tickets + parking pass to the Oct 11th home game vs. NY Giants

✅Official Gear: Official NFL Washington Commanders: Jerseys, Hoodies, Jackets, Tee’s, Hats

✅Battle of the Real HU Club Seats: 3 pairs of Club Level tickets with food and beverage included (2 pairs include a VIP Pregame Field Experience). The Howard vs. Hampton Battle of the Real HU game will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026. There will be 3 winners who will each win a pair of tickets.

✅DC Lottery Swag

There will be lots of winning going on and 6 grand prize raffle winners.

Grand Prize Winners: Must be present at 2:30 PM to win, provide a government-issued photo I.D., complete a claim form, and sign an image release.

Admission: Free (Must be 18+ years of age or older).

Time: Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Kickoff at 1:00 PM)

Location: The Go-Go Museum & Café

Eventbrite Link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-go-go-museum-dc-lottery-washington-commanders-tailgate-series-tickets-1999271656343?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/28/2026

Join us for Go-Go Karaoke at The Go-Go Museum & Café. Sing your favorite go-go hits and enjoy delicious food from the Diaspora. The Go-Go Museum Café & Bar will have happy hour and drink specials all night.

Karaoke will take place in our Secret Garden if weather permits and on our lower level if it does not.

Music by DJ Supa Dan.

Time: Thursday, September 3rd, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Go-Go Museum & Café

Eventbrite Link- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-go-karaoke-tickets-1999052671353?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/26/2026

DETERMINE TO CRANK, The world's first full feature film about Go-Go culture will be screening at The Go-Go Museum & Café on September 13th. This will be historic and a full circle moment for the culture. Music, Clothing, Artifacts, History & now Film. This film captures every aspect of it in one setting! (This will be an outdoor event!) 🎥🎥🎥

Ticket Link - https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/100films/determine-to-crank-364339241?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

08/25/2026

Join us on Tuesday, September 1st at 6 PM for a Crankin Celebration!

This Go-Go Museum & Café event will celebrate the book release of Crankin! Power and Resilience in Washington, DC’s Go-Go Culture, the definitive new history of the culture from Georgetown University Press.

The program will begin with a panel discussion with Crankin! authors Alona Wartofsky, Charles Stephenson, Jr., and Kato Hammond. Crankin! spans go-go's beginnings all the way to its central role in recent social justice movements, including the movement for Black lives and the anti-gentrification activism of 'tMuteDC. This book details the life of go-go founder Chuck Brown; the genre’s early pioneers, Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, and Experience Unlimited; and go-go subgenres “3G” go-go gospel, grown ‘n’ sexy, and bouncebeat. The book also covers Snoop Dogg’s collaboration with Rare Essence and Backyard Band as well as go-go fashion and lifestyles, and, finally, the homecoming as go-go artists brought Chuck’s African-inspired beat to Africa.

The evening will feature a performance by Next Gen Krank, a band made up of teens from various D.C. public schools that represents the future of go-go. They’ll be joined by some of go-go’s brightest stars: Representing the iconic pioneers of go-go is the legendary Gregory “Sugar Bear” Elliott, longtime leader of Experience Unlimited (EU), the most commercially successful band in go-go history. Joining them will be go-go stars Anwan “Big G” Glover and Leroy “Weensey” Brandon of Backyard Band, a top band in the city for decades.

Authors:
· Alona Wartofsky
· Charles Stephenson Jr.
· Kato Hammond

Special Guests:
· Gregory “Sugar Bear” Elliott of Experience Unlimited (EU)
· Anwan “Big G” Glover of Backyard Band
· Leroy “Weensey” Brandon of Backyard Band

Performers:
· Next Gen Krank
· Beat Ya Feet Dancers
· Surprise guest stars representing the traditional Go-Go and Bouncebeat sounds.

Time: Tuesday, September 1st, 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Location: The Go-Go Museum & Café

Eventbrite Link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-crankin-celebration-tickets-1998809776849?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/18/2026

We are excited to announce the start of The Go-Go Museum & Café’s sound engineering classes!

Taught by Bobby Marshall, President and Senior Sound Engineer of RCM Productions.

We aim to teach young people the basics of sound engineering and the many ways they can turn this skill into a career. Open to youth and young adults ages 12 to 21.

Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The first class will take place on Monday, August 24th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Sign up today!

Please email class questions to [email protected].

Sign Up Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXzg2ILRnFtLdeTRsmF2NdMgkTMn9qISCr4ssf_v7X48YLhw/viewform?usp=header

08/16/2026

The Go-Go Museum and EU are thrilled to be part of African American Heritage Day at Nationals Park on Wednesday, August 26.

We are excited to celebrate 50 Years of Go-Go and the culture, music, and spirit of DC!

Plus, score an exclusive "Chocolate City" jersey when you purchase a special ticket.

🎵 Live Go-Go Performances
🏛️ The Mobile Go-Go Museum
⚾ Nationals vs. Rockies @ 6:45 PM

Tickets - https://www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/specials/heritage-days

08/03/2026

Get ready, DMV!

Join us at Concord Historic Site for Go-Go on the Green on August 20 in Capitol Heights!

We’re turning up the volume in honor of go-go music: its pioneers, its cultural power, and its enduring heartbeat in the region. Grab your lawn chair and your people for a summer evening of go-go and gathering. Come celebrate 50 years of Go-Go with us!

Don't miss a special performance by headliners, New Impressionz. See youth Go-Go sensation, Next Gen Krank perform on the Mobile Go-Go Museum.

Hosted by Little Bacon Bear.

Go-Go on the Green
📅 Thursday, August 20 | 5–8 PM
📍 Concord Historic Site
8000 Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights, MD
✅ FREE & open to the public
A collaboration with The Go-Go Museum & Café.

🔗 More info:
pgparks.com/concord
Eventbrite Link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gather-on-the-green-go-go-on-the-green-tickets-1996165333247?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

08/02/2026

🌹 Love In D.C. | August 26 🌹

The mic is open. The room is waiting. Your story has a seat here.

Join us for another unforgettable evening of poetry, connection, and community.

🎤 Open Mic Night
🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM
✨ Open Mic & Show Begins: 8:00 PM

This month’s featured poet is a beautiful and powerful spoken word artist !!!! Cookie is Washington, D.C. based spoken word artist, creative, and curator whose work inspires hope, truth, and personal growth through powerful storytelling. Her voice is the audio on this post and if you’ve ever been blessed to see her perform, then you know how soul moving her words are.🌹🌹🌹

Whether you’re taking the stage or simply coming to listen, we’d love to share the evening with you.

🎟️ Ticket Link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-in-dc-tickets-1996370670416?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

Address

1920 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Washington D.C., DC
20020

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+12028484394

Website

https://www.gogomuseumcafe.com/

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