🌙 🎨 Art All Night Mt Pleasant is BACK! 🌙 🎨 Join us on for an evening of art, music, food, and community throughout the neighborhood!

📍 Mt. Pleasant, DC
🗓️ Friday, September 11
🕕 6 PM–Midnight

This year’s theme, Aquí Estamos / We Are Here, celebrates presence, resilience, and cultural pride in Mt. Pleasant. Throughout the night, you’ll experience artwork that reflects identity, belonging, migration, and the stories that shape our community, alongside live music, interactive art, workshops, local artists, and great food. Come ready to explore, create, connect, and experience Mt. Pleasant after dark! All activities are free and open to the public. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨

See map and schedule below for artist, performer, and activities (subject to change):

When?Where?What?Details
All NightThroughout Mt. PleasantVendor Art MarketBrowse artwork from local artists and makers along Mt. Pleasant St.
All NightLost Origins GalleryIllustrated Influence: 50 Years of Punk and ComicsExhibit opening curated by Nate Powell & Evan Keeling, featuring work from more than 20 artists connected to punk, comics, and underground art.
All NightLost Origins Gallery Outside (Alley next to Elle)Luchadores vs. EverythingOutdoor exhibition exploring the legacy of Luchador cinema from Mexico to Cuba, featuring movie posters curated and created by Jeffrey Everett and Kevin Kleinrock.
All NightLost Origins GalleryAfropunk (2003) ScreeningDC debut of the newly remastered, award-winning 66-minute documentary Afropunk.
All NightLiving RoomCollage Kit JourneysPick a surprise collage kit and make a small artwork to take home or contribute to the space.
All NightLiving RoomFlash Handpoke Tattoo Pop-UpFlash handpoke tattoo pop-up with @potsnpokes.
All NightBest WorldFaces Lantern Installation30 lanterns by David Greenfieldboyce, featuring photographs and recorded interviews with members of the Mt Pleasant community.
All NightEl WestVintage Photo BoothStep into a vintage-inspired photo booth and capture a portrait from the night, with fun accessories from El West!
All NightStreets MarketCommunity TapestryHelp create a collaborative community tapestry inspired by the theme Aquí Estamos / We Are Here with artist Megan King.
All NightPast Tense YogaIndigo & Shibori WorkshopHands-on textile workshop with artist Sophie Kanter exploring indigo dyeing and Shibori techniques.
All NightAsli Barbershop / Lucha AlleyLive MuralWatch artist Salvador Rubio create a new mural in the alley between Asli Barbershop and Lucha Sandwiches.
All NightStudio KusiCeramic Open HouseVisit Studio Kusi for an open house featuring ceramic artwork and the studio’s creative practice.
All NightFit360Double DutchJump in with DC Retro Jumpers for a community Double Dutch experience.
All NightBeau ThaiPostcards from Art All NightCreate a postcard-sized artwork and message for someone you love. Beau Thai will share the collection online before mailing the postcards to their recipients.
6–8:30 PMBold Fork BooksVintage Bookmark MakingMake your own vintage-inspired bookmark at this drop-in activity.
6–7 PMLibrary StepsKnox Engler TrioLive jazz performance.
6–7 PMLucha StageFrank O JazzLive jazz performance.
7–8:15 PMLibrary StepsTaisha EstradaLive Latin jazz performance.
7–8:30 PMLa Doña StageLocatorCello and synth performance accompanied by projected visuals.
7–8:15 PMLucha StageAmerica YanayLive cumbia, salsa, and bachata.
7–9 PMBar Del MonteDJ YagmurGroovy DJ set.
7:15–8:15 PMLamont Plaza Main StageRenRiotLive punk performance.
8:30–9:30 PMLibrary StepsHeaven ForbidLive country-punk performance.
8:30–9:30 PMLucha StageHealing SpinsLive vinyl DJ set.
8:30–9:30 PMLamont Plaza Main StageDJ Don QVinyl DJ set.
9:15–10:30 PMBar Del MonteLaundry BinLive psych rock / soul funk performance.
9:45–11 PMLamont Plaza Main StageChicha MoradaLive cumbia performance.
All NightParticipating Mt. Pleasant BusinessesFood & DrinkLocal businesses throughout the corridor will be open late with food, drinks, specials, and to-go options.
6 PM–9:30 PMBold Fork BooksExtended HoursBold Fork Books will remain open late for Art All Night.
All NightPurple PatchFood, Drinks & VendorsPurple Patch will offer food and beverage specials and host vendor tables outside.
All NightLa TejanaFood & Drink + Pop-UpFood and drinks available for purchase, with a pop-up activation planned in connection with the Purple Patch streatery.