Upcoming Events
Hip Hop Open Mic / Cypher
Friday June 6th at 7pm
FREE
Calling all emcees, rappers, DJs, producers, beatmakers, dancers, and hip hop fans — Vanguard Arts Center is holding our first Cypher/Hip Hop Open Mic! Whether you're seasoned or brand new, come rock the mic, join the cypher, or just enjoy the energy of real community hip hop.
Jazz Jam
Third Friday of every month at 7pm
FREE
Come out and jam with other cool cats in the area! This event is completely free and open to the public, and is an all ages, all experience levels event!
Video Game Music Jam
Friday July 11th at 7pm
FREE, registration required
DC VGM Jams is a community of music lovers who wish to combine their talents to play music together. Expect to hear Mario, Sonic, Final Fantasy and more! Bring an instrument or voice and sit in to play with our house band or bring a friend to dance with! We are an inclusive space for musicians of all skill levels who want to celebrate our shared love of video game music and musical cultural heritages together.
Drive Thru Demo Day
More Info To Come
Sunday July 13th from 12-8pm
Drive through our demo station and record a single with your band in just three hours! Each band will start by laying down basic tracks in the rehearsal space followed by, performing any punch-ins, edits, etc. in our editing suite. Each band will end their session in our recording studio control room to mix and master their single.
Beatles Sing-Along
Saturday July 19th at 7pm
FREE, registration required
Do you love the Beatles? Do you love singing or playing their songs? If you do, join us at The Beatles Sing Along. All you need is love for Beatles music. All levels of musicianship are welcome, just make sure you bring that Beatles spirit and are ready to sing and play your heart out. The event will start with songs from the Revolver album, followed by a round-robin of songs out of our 300+ song Beatles/Beatlesque songbook.
Perfect Practice
Saturday July 12th at 2pm
$20, registration required
Top DMV vocal coach John Schreiner presents a workshop all about preventative and curative techniques for maintaining good vocal health!
Magnetic Voice
Saturday July 19th at 7pm
$20, registration required
Top DMV vocal coach John Schreiner teaches us how you can use classical singing techniques to upgrade your career and everyday life!
Past Events
It’s a Spring Thing Community Festival
Saturday May 24th from 1-6pm
FREE
Save the date for our next outdoor festival right here in our parking lot! There will be food, live music, raffle prizes, and more!