You’re forgiven if, as a DC native, you’re a bit surprised to see the influx of the dynamic arts working its way into the historic Uniontown neighborhood of Anacostia. Yet, this underappreciated portion of DC proper is playing host to LUMEN8Anacostia, a “noon to midnight festival of light, art, music and fun” which is set to upend a few common misperceptions of the often troubled neighborhood.
LUMEN8Anacostia is free and open to the general public—and there’s even something in store for you vinyl obsessives tomorrow as well.
From their website, “LUMEN8Anacostia will inaugurate a series of creative spaces in the commercial corridor of Historic Anacostia from noon to midnight Saturday, April 14. The corridor will come alive with illuminated storefronts, landmarks, and murals.”
“Creative spaces from Good Hope Road up Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue will showcase the works of local fine artists, artisans and creative entrepreneurs. The festival will include performances by visual artists, dancers and actors throughout the day and into the night.”
Our good pal Neal Becton at DC’s Som Records will be on site with crates of records for sale, and he’s bringing along with him a handful of additional record dealers as well, so if you’re like me and always keeping an eye open for vinyl, tomorrow’s event has you covered as well.
Grab the Event Map here, and the Performance Schedule here. And uh, see you there!
