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The Words Beats & Life Festival is back, blending hip-hop, jazz and poetry throughout 9 amazing events! 4 days of concerts, art exhibitions, parties and open mics at some of the DC area’s best venues.

Headliners include hip-hop legends Arrested Development and Masta Ace, producer DJ Spinna, DMV hip-hop/jazz empresario Kokayi and many more.

Most events are free so RSVP and get tickets while they last at wblinc.org/wblfest

Schedule

Thursday, April 3rd

The Combine: Poetry All-Stars Showcase

6:00 PM @ Millennium Stage / The Kennedy Center

Time Capsule 2040 multimedia experience

6:30 PM @ TreeHouse (14th St NW)

 

Word Power pres: AESTHETIC poetry open mic and show

8:00 PM @ Busboys And Poets (Anacostia)

 

 

Friday, April 4th

Word Power poetry open mic

9:00 PM @ Busboys And Poets (Brookland)

 

Beats & Life rooftop party w/ DJ SPINNA

9:00 PM @ Wild Days / Eaton Hotel

 

 

Saturday, April 5th

 

From Southside To Uptown: WBL Student Gallery Show

5:00 PM @ Busboys And Poets (14th & V NW)

 

Slamtastic: Youth Grand Slam Finals

6:00 PM @ Busboys And Poets (14th & V St NW)

 

 

Sunday, April 6th

 

Jazz & Blossoms annual park jam

feat. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT,

Masta Ace w/ Sound Of The City, Kokayi,

Black Folks Don’t Swim?, Raquel Ra Brown

+ DJ Stylus The Vibe Conductor and hosted by POEM-CEES

12:00 PM – 7:30 PM @ Franklin Park (14th & K St NW)

Hip-Hop Karaoke: WBL Fest ’25/Jazz & Blossoms after party

7:00 PM @ Wild Days / Eaton Hotel

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