An Afternoon of Music, Comedy, and Conversations at the First Amendment Festival
Celebrate music, comedy, books and more — all brought to you by the First Amendment. Join Freedom Forum for a free festival that celebrates the everyday freedoms that are brought to you by the First Amendment.
Come for free performances, conversations and fun along The Wharf, featuring acclaimed musicians, comedy, books, art activations and immersive experiences. Enter the Tent of Extraordinary Freedoms to discover the surprising everyday freedoms that are brought to you by the First Amendment. Enjoy First Amendment-themed food and drink, get a caricature drawing, score some 1A swag and more. Learn more at freedomforum.org.
From 2-6 P.M., the Grove Stage will host live music all afternoon, celebrating free expression with performances by the acoustic duo The Cahoots, the Stuart-Hobson Jazz Ensemble, and more. Simultaneously, at the Boathouse Stage, you can witness free expression in action with Pulitzer Prize-winning Politico editorial cartoonist Matt Wuerker and other notable figures. For a unique experience, visit the Tent of Extraordinary Freedoms at Seventh and Wharf Streets between 2-6 P.M. to explore historical and pop culture objects that highlight everyday freedoms brought to you by the First Amendment.
At the Pearl Street Warehouse from 2-9 P.M., enjoy intimate performances and conversations celebrating free expression. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your free tickets for each performance. The lineup includes a 2 P.M. conversation featuring Jenn White, host of WAMU’s “1A,” followed by a 5 P.M. stand-up performance and conversation with comedian and “The Daily Show” contributor Dulcé Sloan about free expression in comedy and her new book “Hello, Friends! Stories of Dating, Destiny and Day Jobs.” The evening concludes with an 8 P.M. go-go performance presented by Don't Mute DC, with admission restricted to those 21 and over.
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