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Upcoming Events

  • Jazz Combo Workshop
    Jazz Combo Workshop
    Sun, Jul 13
    University of North Texas
    Jul 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – Jul 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
    University of North Texas, 415 Avenue C, Denton, TX 76201, USA
    The Jazz Combo Workshop is open to musicians of all levels (minimum age 14) and provides comprehensive studies in jazz combo playing and improvisation
  • Sat, Jul 19
    The Mainstay
    Jul 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – Jul 20, 2025, 10:00 PM
    The Mainstay, 5753 N Main St, Rock Hall, MD 21661, USA
  • PNG Quartet
    PNG Quartet
    Sun, Jul 20
    Washington
    Jul 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Washington, 4201 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA
    Craig and Leigh's guitar/tenor duo, along with Herman Burney on bass and Greg Holloway on drums, play a swinging set
  • New Columbia Social with live music from Craig Gildner!
    New Columbia Social with live music from Craig Gildner!
    Tue, Jul 29
    Josephine Butler Parks Center
    Jul 29, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th St., NW Washington, DC 20009
    Join us for a special night of live music with the wonderful Craig Gildner!
  • DIVA SixNyx
    DIVA SixNyx
    Sat, Aug 09
    Delaware Water Gap
    Aug 09, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Delaware Water Gap, 5 Main St, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327, USA
    DIVA SixNyx New music and old favorites from Sherrie Maricle, drums; Amy Shook, bass; Amy Bormet, piano; Jen Krupa, trombone; Jame Dauber, trumpet; Leigh Pilzer, bari saxophone

Past Events

  • Fri, Jul 04
    Washington
    Jul 04, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Washington, Washington, DC 20004, USA
    On July Fourth, A Capitol Fourth, America’s National Independence Day celebration, honors our country’s birthday with an all-star salute. For over 40 years, this television event, featuring a parade of superstars — including Frankie Valli, Patti LaBelle, John Williams, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
  • Sun, Jun 15
    Reston Town Square Center
    Jun 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Reston Town Square Center, 11900 Market St, Reston, VA 20190, USA
    Shenandoah Conservatory’s Adjunct Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone Luis Hernandez performs Steve Williams’ original tunes and arrangements of jazz classics with some of D.C.’s greatest musicians
  • Sat, Jun 14
    Chantilly
    Jun 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Chantilly, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA
    FREE family day event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2
  • June DCLXtra: A Live Album Recording with Jon Tigert and the Corner Pocket Jazz Band
    June DCLXtra: A Live Album Recording with Jon Tigert and the Corner Pocket Jazz Band
    Sat, Jun 07
    Bethesda
    Jun 07, 2025, 9:00 PM – Jun 08, 2025, 12:00 AM
    Bethesda, Spanish Ballroom, Bethesda, MD 20816, USA
    Jon Tigert and the Corner Pocket Jazz Band are recording an album at the next DCLXtra! You don’t want to miss this exciting night of music and dancing.
  • Corner Pocket Band Live for Friday Night Swing and Lindy Hop
    Corner Pocket Band Live for Friday Night Swing and Lindy Hop
    Fri, Jun 06
    Mobtown Ballroom
    Jun 06, 2025, 9:00 PM – Jun 07, 2025, 12:00 AM
    Mobtown Ballroom, 30 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Corner Pocket jazz band is recording an album, and we want YOU to be a part of it!
  • Leigh Pilzer's Seven Pointed Star @Jazz in the Garden
    Leigh Pilzer's Seven Pointed Star @Jazz in the Garden
    Fri, May 30
    Washington
    May 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Washington, Constitution Ave NW &, 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
    DC’s favorite summer concert series returns with a variety of performances including jazz, Latin fusion, R&B, and more
  • Sat, May 10
    Washington
    May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:20 PM
    Washington, 3900 Spring of Freedom St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
    The Embassy of the Czech Republic will open its doors to the public on May 10, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm, as part of the EU Open House 2025
  • Liam Hurlbut Masters Degree Recital
    Liam Hurlbut Masters Degree Recital
    Thu, May 08
    College Park
    May 08, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    College Park, 8270 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742, USA
    Liam Hurlbut's recital includes selections from his Duke/Monk/Trane Sextet library
  • Jon Tigert’s Hangover Jam Band
    Jon Tigert’s Hangover Jam Band
    Sun, Apr 27
    Bethesda
    Apr 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Bethesda, Bumper Car Pavilion, Bethesda, MD 20816, USA
    The DC Lindy Exchange brings together swing dancers from all over the world to dance to some of the best live swing music DC has to offer
  • The Scott Silbert Big Band at DCLX
    The Scott Silbert Big Band at DCLX
    Sat, Apr 26
    Bethesda
    Apr 26, 2025, 9:00 PM – Apr 27, 2025, 12:00 AM
    Bethesda, Spanish Ballroom, Bethesda, MD 20816, USA
    The DC Lindy Exchange brings together swing dancers from all over the world to dance to some of the best live swing music DC has to offer.
  • The DIVA Jazz Orchestra @ TAC Jazz Festival
    The DIVA Jazz Orchestra @ TAC Jazz Festival
    Fri, Apr 25
    Hastings
    Apr 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Hastings, 520 W South St, Hastings, MI 49058, USA
    Started in 2003, the TAC Jazz Fest has grown to be the largest jazz festival of its kind, matching more student groups with professional jazz musicians through its clinician program than any other festival in the state.
  • Wed, Apr 23
    Washington
    Apr 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Washington, 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
    Enjoy an outdoor concert with the Amy K. Bormet Quintet for a concert inspired the current exhibition Setting Sail: The Story of Sea Cloud.
  • Swing Dance with Jon Tigert and the Corner Pocket Jazz Band
    Swing Dance with Jon Tigert and the Corner Pocket Jazz Band
    Tue, Apr 22
    Washington
    Apr 22, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Washington, 2437 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
    Classes and Dancing at the Josephine Butler Parks Center
  • Sat, Apr 19
    Glen Echo
    Apr 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Glen Echo, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812, USA
    Jenny Wilson solo art show and concert
  • Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
    Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
    Sun, Apr 06
    National Museum of Natural History
    Apr 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    National Museum of Natural History, 10th St & Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC
    Jazz at the Cotton Club
  • The DIVA Jazz Orchestra @ Moraine Valley Community College
    The DIVA Jazz Orchestra @ Moraine Valley Community College
    Fri, Apr 04
    Palos Hills
    Apr 04, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Palos Hills, 9000 Old 88th Ave, Palos Hills, IL 60465, USA
    Hard-charging, powerful, immersed in the history of their craft, and passionately swinging the music forward — that’s DIVA, an ensemble of 15 versatile, multi-generational musicians who expertly balance enthusiastic energy with sophistication, virtuosity and imagination.
  • "Icons Reimagined" The DIVA Jazz Orchestra
    "Icons Reimagined" The DIVA Jazz Orchestra
    Sun, Mar 30
    New York
    Mar 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:10 PM
    New York, 10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019, USA
    The DIVA Jazz Orchestra feat. Clint Holmes
  • "Icons Reimagined" The DIVA Jazz Orchestra
    "Icons Reimagined" The DIVA Jazz Orchestra
    Sun, Mar 30
    New York
    Mar 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:10 PM
    New York, 10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019, USA
    The DIVA Jazz Orchestra feat. Clint Holmes

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