The Apollo x Kwanza Jones Bring Culture In Motion™ Roadshow to Washington, D.C. Ahead of Best of The Apollo at The Howard Theatre
The Apollo x Kwanza Jones Presents: Culture In Motion™ brings its national Roadshow to Washington, D.C. for a free Community Boost Block Party—an outdoor celebration of sound, culture, and community at Sandlot Uptown on Saturday, April 25. Designed to meet communities where they are, Culture In Motion transforms everyday spaces into hubs of creativity, connection, and cultural exchange—bringing SUPERCHARGED® empowerment experiences, creative engagement, and Apollo programming directly into neighborhoods nationwide. This D.C. stop brings that vision to life through live performances, interactive experiences, workshops, and opportunities for local artists to showcase their talent.
Programming will include:
· Live music and headline performances
· Amateur Night–inspired talent moments
· Interactive, audience-driven experiences
· Family-friendly empowerment activity
· Community-led cultural programming
· A featured Go-Go jam session
The event will also feature free refreshments and giveaways and recognize local creatives connected to the Mayor’s Arts Contest. This historic performance honors the legacy of Amateur Night at the Apollo—presented by Coca-Cola—and marks the first time The Apollo and The Howard Theatre will share a stage as official co-presenters, celebrating a shared history rooted in the Chitlin’ Circuit that helped define American music. As The Apollo renovates its historic Harlem home, this weekend of programming brings its legacy into the heart of Washington, D.C., expanding access, connection, and cultural exchange beyond its walls. The Washington, D.C. activation anchors a broader weekend of Apollo programming in the city, continuing on Sunday, April 26, with Best of the Best at The Howard Theatre. Hosted by Chris Spencer, the show features performances by Clipse, Black Alley, and Gabby Samone, along with GRAMMY Award-winning artist Matthew Whitaker and Wé Ani—artists who got their start at Amateur Night at the Apollo.
About The Apollo
The Apollo is an American cultural treasure. It is a vibrant non-profit organization rooted in the Harlem community that engages people from around New York, the nation, and the world. Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity.
The Apollo is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the development of American and global culture.
The Apollo envisions a new American canon centered on contributions to the performing arts by artists of the African diaspora, in America and beyond.
