Between your demanding job, distracting social media feeds, and the overall stress of adulting, you might have lost your lit-ness! Don’t worry, D.C., Cassius’s monthly LIT CITY GUIDE will put you back in the game.
Play It Cool
Saturday, December 16, 2017, 10:00 p.m.
If you’re not doing it for the ‘gram then adrinkwithfriends events are for you! This event guarantees a house party vibe with straight classic hip hop/R&B/reggae hits from the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s—you’ll be dancing all night. Get more details here.
SkyLineDC HipHop & AfroBeats “Ugly Sweater Party”
Sunday, December 24, 2017, 4:00 p.m.
‘Twas the day before Christmas… and all you want to do is whine on something— lol #priorities. If you need a fun moment before your relatives descend on your sanity, come through. Learn more here.
The Roots Holiday Tour
Thursday, December 28, 2017, 8:00 p.m.
The legendary Roots Crew are here to sprinkle soul all up and through your holiday season! Jam with Questlove, Black Thought, Captain Kirk Douglas, Frank “Knuckles” Walker, Kamal Gray, and Mark Kelley for one night only at The Filmore. Get more details here.
Bliss DC
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Do you only roll VIP? WKYS will give listeners a chance to win a VIP Ciroc Table at Bliss DC! Call in to to qualify for a chance to win a VIP table courtesy of Ciroc. The table will feature Ciroc bottles courtesy of Ciroc and a surprise artist performance!
The Throwback Party with Mya & Sisqo
Saturday, December 30, 2017, 11:00 p.m.
Tonight it’s ’bout me, me, me, me, me. Forget about you, you, you, you, you. So what you gonna do, do, do, do, do? Get up and dance to the jams of the late 90’s and early 2000’s with Mya & Sisqo! Go here for more details.
NYE Intention Vision Board Party
Sunday, December 31, 2017, 8:00 p.m.
Write it down, make it happen! Map out your 2018 goals with new friends, photos, quotes, and a hot glue gun. Click here for more info.
Hip-Hop Orchestra at The Kennedy Center
Sunday, December 31, 2017, 8:00 p.m.
Over 20 musicians on strings, horns, woodwinds, and piano join forces with a party-rocking DJ, fierce soul songstress, and fire-breathing MC for original compositions and re-imagined orchestral covers of artists like Lauryn Hill, Nas, and Kanye West. Learn more here.
Reggae Fest New Year’s Eve All Black Affair
Sunday, December 31, 2017, 8:00 p.m.
Trap music is cool but do West Indian beats speak to your soul? Ensemble the crew, head to Howard Theatre, and body roll on something all night long. Get more info here.
Sneakers & Sweatsuits NYE
Sunday, December 31, 2017, 9:00 p.m.
Are you tired of dressing up for New Year’s Eve? Pull out your best comfort-wear and pull up to The Pitch Tavern! There will be an open bar, door prizes, and a champagne toast. Get more info here.
Trap Gala x NYE 2018
Sunday, December 31, 2017, 10:00 p.m.
Don’t let gowns or hard bottom shoes stop the wave. Get your last Swag Surf of 2017 on! Plus DJ Harry Hotter + Adonist will keep the party going until 4:00 a.m. Click here for more details.
