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Name: A Conversation with a Purpose: Understanding How Go-Go Music Shaped the Culture of the DMV
Start: 2026-02-11T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-11T21:00:00-05:00

In a gymnasium with purple lighting, a man plays drums while a man behind him plays an electric guitar. Between the men is a set of conga drums, all individually mic'd.

A Conversation with a Purpose: Understanding How Go-Go Music Shaped the Culture of the DMV

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ticket Price: Free
Age: All Ages

Event Category: Arts, Black History, Black History Month, Heritage Celebrations, History

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Marlow Heights Community Center

301-423-0505 marlowheightscc@pgparks.com 2800 St Clair Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748

Add to Calendar Wednesday, February 11, 2026 6:00 pm 02/11/2026 9:00 pm America/New_York A Conversation with a Purpose: Understanding How Go-Go Music Shaped the Culture of the DMV Join us for a “Conversation with a Purpose,” an engaging and interactive discussion exploring the powerful influence of go-go music on the culture, identity, and community of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

Join us for a “Conversation with a Purpose,” an engaging and interactive discussion exploring the powerful influence of go-go music on the culture, identity, and community of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (the DMV area). This program brings together local artists, historians, and community leaders to share personal stories, historical insights, and cultural perspectives on how go-go evolved from a sound into a movement.