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DC Art All Night is back and we can't wait to stay out late with you! This year's Art All Night celebration will take place on Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12. Residents can join their favorite artists and local businesses and discover new ones as we come together to celebrate the District of Columbia across all eight wards!
Learn more about activations at neighborhood libraries near you and stop back as more events are added!
Special Events
Celebrating 50 Years of WHUR's The Quiet Storm
It started 50 years ago from a small studio at Howard University. Now it's the blueprint for countless nighttime musical programs around the world. Join a celebration of creativity, culture, and community to honor the legacy of the Quiet Storm on Friday, Sept. 11 from 7p.m. to midnight. Hosted on the top floor of the MLK Library enjoy curated live music from surprise Quiet Storm stars, your favorite alumni hosts, Raheem Devaughn broadcasting his original Quiet Storm live, interactive Quiet Storm displays, and party food and beverages. Plus - step outside for the most beautiful rooftop view and breathe in the soft and warm essence of the Quiet Storm.
Learn More About The Quiet Storm Anniversary Party
Block Party @ MLK Library
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is excited to participate in this year’s Art All Night, with The Block Party @ MLK on Saturday, Sept. 12 For the sixth year, the library is bringing you an amazing experience showcasing District Vibes featuring Go-Go music, Jazz, R&B, Caribbean beats, House Music, Latin American Music, local artists, a silent disco, a DC-centered culinary experience, and so much more! The Block Party @ MLK invites you to enjoy ALL that the library and that D.C. has to offer!
Friday, Sept. 11 | Art All Night Celebrations
Woodridge Library | 6 - 11 p.m.
Woodridge celebrates The Art of It All with youth-centered creativity and hands-on experiences for all ages. The night features a Chuck Taylor Sneaker Design workshop, a Build You Own Terrarium workshop, and friendship bracelet making, alongside live R&B music from Soundproof Band, a saxophonist, and dynamic dance performances. Food trucks round out the evening, making the Woodridge Library a vibrant hub of art, music, and community.
Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library | 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
With a main stage powered by DPR, the Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library offers a high-energy night of live performances from EU, TOB, URB, and Yndey, plus a set from DJ Remii. Guests can also enjoy karaoke, outdoor games, an indoor cinema experience, and creative fun with face painters. It’s a vibrant mix of music, activities, and community entertainment for all ages.
Saturday, Sept. 12 | Art All Night Celebrations
Chevy Chase Library | 4 - 6 p.m.
Chevy Chase Library offers a welcoming, hands-on activation with free arts and crafts activities for kids and adults, presented in partnership with District Bridges. Guests can also enjoy free giveaways sponsored by the Friends, making this a fun, family-friendly stop along the Art All Night route.
Learn More About Art All Night at Chevy Chase Library
Georgetown Library | 6 - 10:30 p.m.
Don't miss the magic at Georgetown Library! Let your creativity and imagination flow, while chatting and painting, sipping our favorite mocktails, creating DIY flip-flops, kid crafts and other hands on activities.