Main Venues

Other Venues

 


MAIN VENUES:

Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater
Ina and Jack Kay Community Hall
Washington DCJCC

1529 16th Street NW (16th and Q)
(202) 518-9400

Transit: Via Metro, exit the Dupont Circle station by the North (Q Street) exit.  Walk east to 16th Street.  Via bus, take the S1, S2 or S4 along 16th Street.

Parking:
• Pay only $4 with validation to park at Colonial Parking Lot on 1616 P Street NW—only one and a half blocks from most festival events. Your ticket must be validated at the Washington DCJCC’s Front Desk. Parking hours: M–TH 6:00–11:00 pm, F–SAT 6:00 pm–Midnight, SUN 7:00 am–11:00 pm.
• Limited spots available in Washington DCJCC parking lot adjacent to the J. Rates: $2 per hour (maximum $5 per evening with validation at Front Desk), $3 flat fee for Members. Hours: M–SUN 6:00–11:00 pm. Free spots are available during daytime hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

Events:

Sunday, June 3 | Opening Night

8:00 pm
The Klezmatics
VENUE: Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater, Washington DCJCC
In celebration of 10 years at 16th and Q

Monday, June 4

7:30 pm
Exiled to the Homeland: Double Feature
Taqasim and Voice Without a Face
VENUE: Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater, Washington DCJCC

8:00 pm
Temple of Song
Danya and Eyal
VENUE: Ina and Jack Kay Community Hall, Washington DCJCC

Tuesday, June 5

10:00 am
Some Enchanted Morning: Kids’ Sing-along
Danya and Eyal
VENUE: Ina and Jack Kay Community Hall, Washington DCJCC

7:30 pm
Krakow’s New Klezmer
Bester Quartet
VENUE: Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater, Washington DCJCC

Sunday, June 10 | Closing Day
2:00 pm
The Future of Radio: Panel Discussion
Marc Fisher and guests
VENUE: Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater, Washington DCJCC

 

OTHER VENUES:

Cobalt
1639 R Street NW (R and 17th)
www.cobaltdc.com
(202) 462-6569
Ages 21 and over

Transit: Via Metro, exit the Dupont Circle station by the North (Q Street) exit.  Walk east to 17th Street, turn left and walk one block to R Street.  Via bus, take the S1, S2 or S4 along 16th Street.

Parking: Street parking available, or park at Colonial Parking Lot on 1616 P Street NW.

Event:

Thursday, June 7
7:30 pm
Gold ’n’ Pride
Ari Gold

 DC9 Nightclub
1940 9th Street NW (9th and U)
www.dcnine.com
(202) 483-5000
Ages 21 and over
 

 Transit: Via Metro, exit the U Street station by the African-American Civil War Memorial exit. Walk one block to 9th and U Streets.

Parking: Street parking available.

Event:

Wednesday, June 6
Ghettoblaster CD Release Party
SoCalled

 Lisner Auditorium, The George Washington University
730 21st Street NW (21st and H)
www.lisner.org
(202) 994-6800
 

Transit: Via Metro, exit the Foggy Bottom station, walk east along I Street for two blocks, turn right and walk one block to H Street.

Parking: The University Garage on I Street by 22nd Street is open 24 hours a day.

Event:

Saturday, June 9 | Closing Night
9:30 pm
Rita

 Millennium Stage, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW (F and 27th)
www.kennedy-center.org
(800) 444-1324
 

Transit: Via Metro, exit the Foggy Bottom station and take the free Kennedy Center Shuttle or walk along New Hampshire Avenue.  Via bus, take the 80 bus to the Kennedy Center.

Parking: Pre-paid parking available on a first-come, first-served basis for $15.

Event:

Wednesday, June 6
6:00 pm
Aires de Sefarad
Duo46

 Tabaq Bistro
1336 U Street NW (U and 13th)
www.tabaqdc.com
(202) 265-0965
Ages 21 and over
 

Transit: Via Metro, exit the U Street station by the 13th Street exit. Walk half a block west on U Street.

Parking: Street parking and valet parking are available.

Event:

Saturday, June 2 | Kick-Off Party
10:00 pm
Balagan Boogaloo II
Yuri Lane, Smadar, Y-Love, dj handler and guests
 

Contact

Tali Chitaiad
Festival Assistant
(202) 777-3250
info@wjmf.org

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Buy a Festival Passport and Save!

Festival Passport:
$100, Discounted Member, Student and Senior Price $70
(800) 494-TIXS or Box Office Tickets

Purchase a Music Festival Passport and attend as many Festival events as you like for one low price—a savings of 40% on individual ticket prices.  The Festival Passport includes General Admission tickets to The Klezmatics and Upper Balcony tickets to Rita. If you would like to upgrade, please contact (202) 777-3250 or info@wjmf.org.