2026
Bourbon Street Soirée: Joe’s 31st Anniversary Gala
Bourbon Street Soirée: A Night Painted in Jazz and Joy
Step into the vibrant spirit of New Orleans at Joe’s Movement Emporium’s Bourbon Street Soirée! This unforgettable gala will transport you to the heart of The Crescent City with dazzling colors, lively music, and the irresistible energy of Bourbon Street. Enjoy an evening of festive entertainment, exquisite cuisine, and spirited dancing—all while supporting the transformative arts programs that empower our community.
Dress to impress in your most glamorous Mardi Gras inspired attire and prepare for a night of celebration, connection, and impact. Together, we’ll raise funds to keep creativity moving forward!
The arts should be accessible to all! We invite you to contribute to support our programs and strengthen our organization's long-term sustainability.
SHOW TIMES
Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Ticket Price: General Admission: $50
2025
The Garden of Art: Joe’s 30th Anniversary Gala
We've spent three decades sowing seeds of creativity. We celebrated on Saturday, April 5th at 6:30 PM! This event commemorated Joe's impact on the arts community in the DMV. Performances, great food and drinks, arts activities, and a dynamic DJ made the evening special.
FEATURED PERFORMANCES BY
• Club Joe’s • Casey Benson • Gwynne Flanagan • Herb Scott
• The Lion’s Den
• Mariona Jaume
• Maya Triay
• NOMAD MAL
• Nootana
• Renée Collins Georges
• Smooth & EZ Unlimited
• Soles in Rhythm
• Soul in Motion
• UpRooted Dance
• and more!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
SUITLAND CREATIVE • $5,000
Alaine and Rob Duncan • Gretchen Dunn • Prince George’s County Councilmember Wanika Fisher
THE GLOBAL PATRON • $2,500
Events DC • Larry and Kay Taub • Peter and Martha Seitel
LA CULTURA MUNDIAL • $1,000
20 Degrees • The Honorable Jolene Ivey, County Council member, At-Large • Karen Morrill • Martin Mellett & Judith Walsh-Mellett • Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission • O'Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A. • Peake Financial • Penny Mendoza
THE ARTS CULTIVATOR • $500
Allison Lince Bentley • Amyre Barker • Barbara Goliday • Black Swan Hypnosis • End Time Harvest Ministries • The Honorable Eric Olson, County Councilmember, District 3 • Gregory Buckis • Jason and Ivy Thompson • John Hannon and Julie Huff • Maplesden Group • Michael Herman, Esq. • Rishi Das
IN-KIND
Aramark • Artists • DC Brau • Giant • J&J MEX-Taqueria • Luis McSween • Mixt Food Hall • Oscar’s Flowers • Party Time Liquors • Pennyroyal Station • Pizza D’Oro • Rishi Das Safeway • Wegmans