JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

JUXTAPOSE is a theatrical assemblage set in a magical-realist tenement building. Five eccentric characters are trying to co-exist during the sixth mass extinction. The show is inspired in part by the shadow boxes of Joseph Cornell, in which isolated objects are brought together within a frame to create poetic possibilities.

Celebrate Joe’s Movement Emporium's 30-year impact on the arts community in the DMV. Enjoy performances, great food and drinks, stellar honorees, and a dance band to end the evening.

Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes perform Dan’s greatest hits as well as folk and blues classics from their popular new songbook entitled Dan Zanes’ House Party!: A Family Roots Music Treasury. Concerts also include selections from their KennedyCenter commissioned folk opera, Night Train 57, which premiered in 2017.

Starring Cortenia Smith, enjoy a one-woman show about the life, struggles, and triumphs of a former slave, Harriet Tubman.

“Out of the Vineyard” highlights the families, names, and places, illuminating stories of quests for freedom and opportunity against systematic racism. By exploring how slavery has shaped our societies and by encouraging audiences to think critically about the legacy of hiding the details of history, the play promotes a deeper understanding of the issues facing us today. OOTV inspires audiences to work toward a more just and equitable future.

Power, identity, resilience, and the intricate balance between personal ambition and ethical integrity. Soul In Motion takes this opportunity to honor the achievements and talents of Powerful Women from around the globe, during our 41st Anniversary.

Power, identity, resilience, and the intricate balance between personal ambition and ethical integrity. Soul In Motion takes this opportunity to honor the achievements and talents of Powerful Women from around the globe, during our 41st Anniversary.

“Out of the Vineyard” highlights the families, names, and places, illuminating stories of quests for freedom and opportunity against systematic racism. By exploring how slavery has shaped our societies and by encouraging audiences to think critically about the legacy of hiding the details of history, the play promotes a deeper understanding of the issues facing us today. OOTV inspires audiences to work toward a more just and equitable future.

“Out of the Vineyard” highlights the families, names, and places, illuminating stories of quests for freedom and opportunity against systematic racism. By exploring how slavery has shaped our societies and by encouraging audiences to think critically about the legacy of hiding the details of history, the play promotes a deeper understanding of the issues facing us today. OOTV inspires audiences to work toward a more just and equitable future.

“Out of the Vineyard” highlights the families, names, and places, illuminating stories of quests for freedom and opportunity against systematic racism. By exploring how slavery has shaped our societies and by encouraging audiences to think critically about the legacy of hiding the details of history, the play promotes a deeper understanding of the issues facing us today. OOTV inspires audiences to work toward a more just and equitable future.

“Out of the Vineyard” highlights the families, names, and places, illuminating stories of quests for freedom and opportunity against systematic racism. By exploring how slavery has shaped our societies and by encouraging audiences to think critically about the legacy of hiding the details of history, the play promotes a deeper understanding of the issues facing us today. OOTV inspires audiences to work toward a more just and equitable future.

"Wawa Aba: Toughness & Perseverance," highlights the journey of African culture and resilience, showcasing a mix of traditional and contemporary dance styles performed by the Bantu and Maasai groups of the Taratibu Youth Association. Attendees will experience an immersive showcase of traditional West African dance, South African gumboot, the story of the Baianas of Bahia, Brazil, Taratibu, songs, and spoken word; celebrating the artistry and innovation of African creatives.

"Wawa Aba: Toughness & Perseverance," highlights the journey of African culture and resilience, showcasing a mix of traditional and contemporary dance styles performed by the Bantu and Maasai groups of the Taratibu Youth Association. Attendees will experience an immersive showcase of traditional West African dance, South African gumboot, the story of the Baianas of Bahia, Brazil, Taratibu, songs, and spoken word; celebrating the artistry and innovation of African creatives.

Connect and create while sharing community on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at our Mount Rainier location. We're bringing in the Kwanzaa season with special performances, hands-on craft workshops, demo classes, diasporic food, and more. See you there!

Join UpSpring Studio for their 10th anniversary show! They've made an all-new mixtape for you loaded with favorite songs from the past and present. This show will feature new work on trapeze, sling, and vertical fabric. Stick around after the show for a reception to celebrate 10 years of UpSpring at Joe's!

Este taller será una introducción completa al género de música más antigua de Puerto Rico conocido como bomba. Al terminar el taller, los participantes tendrán un entendimiento básico de la historia de bomba, conocimiento básico de algunos pasos de baile y ciclos de percusión para los ritmos básicos de bomba, y comprensión de canto por medio de la práctica de coro. Este taller será facilitado por Ivelisse Díaz, directora de Las Bompleneras Unplugged, quien tiene más de 30 años de experiencia practicando y 15 años de experiencia enseñando bomba, y  que nos visitan desde Chicago gracias a Semilla Cultural.

El último concierto de la Serie Cultural Pa’lante se enfocará en la música y cultura del Caribe por medio del arte de Taisha Estrada, cantautora, vocalista, y cuentista Puertorriqueña basada en Washington, DC. Acompañen a Taisha por un viaje musical en la que se explora música e historias influenciada por su crianza con sus abuelos quienes sintieron gran devoción a la patria, y por los ritmos Puertorriqueños de bomba y plena que corren por sus venas. Por medio de su música, pinta imágenes de las islas para explorar la vida, el amor, y la bella relación entre la humanidad y la tierra.

Ampl!fy is a curated open mic that mimics a professional showcase. Each month’s show has a theme inspired by social issues, pop culture, and more.

Ampl!fy is a curated open mic that mimics a professional showcase. Each month’s show has a theme inspired by social issues, pop culture, and more.

Lauren DeVera and The Lion’s Den are honored to present their first iteration of KINTSUGI, a showcase dedicated to uplifting DMV dance artists & building community through powerful and personal storytelling for this inaugural performance at Joe’s Movement Emporium on Friday, April 19th, and Saturday, April 20th.