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WASHINGTON – The inaugural weekend includes several events that showcase local bands and music venues.
In the District’s H Street corridor, a new pop-up gallery space is hosting which will include art exhibits, panel discussions and live music.
Scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19, the “M Central Inaugural Millennial Ball” is being advertised as a replacement for the official “Youth Ball,” which wasn’t scheduled for this year.
The $75 per ticket event includes open bar, and performances from rapper and local band .
On Sunday, Jan. 20, “Inauguration Eve at M Central” will feature local indie bands and .
Also on H Street, the will be held at two separate venues on Sunday, Jan. 20. Several local arts collectives collaborated to bring this event to the and .
The $70 ticket will ensure access to both venues, which will feature live music, art presentations, roving performers, and an all-night dance party.
The U Street corridor’s big event will be held Sunday, Jan. 20 at the 9:30 Club.
will feature the North Carolina roots rock combo , and a DJ set from legendary rapper .
Performances begin at 6 p.m.
The $75 ticket will include open bar until 9 p.m. as well as access to which will close out the night.
On Sunday, Jan. 20, the at the is one of the more affordable inauguration/Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations taking place over the weekend.
The event will feature several bands and a DJ set from of Jurassic 5.
Last but not least, is hosting a free concert in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20.
The concert will feature and the Let Freedom Ring Choir.
Tickets will be given out to anyone in line at the Hall of Nations starting at 4 p.m., and the performance begins at 6 p.m.
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