# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rhythm & Rhyme: Celebrating Jazz, Blues & the Power of Spoken Word - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Free night of live jazz & blues with open mic poetry from Philly artists. Enjoy soulful vibes, wine, and soul food while celebrating music.About this EventExperience an unforgettable evening where music, poetry, and culture come together. This free event will feature the smooth sounds of live jazz and blues paired with powerful spoken word performances from talented poets traveling from Philadelphia. Guests will also have the chance to take the stage during open mic segments, creating a space where voices, stories, and creativity can be shared with the community.Come enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere filled with soulful rhythms, expressive poetry, and good vibes. Complimentary wine and delicious soul food will be served, making it the perfect night to relax, connect, and celebrate the arts with friends, family, and fellow culture lovers. Events that blend live jazz with poetry and open mic performances often create a unique, community-centered experience where artists and audiences engage together in music and spoken word.Bring your appetite, your love for music and poetry, and your voice—this is a night you won’t want to miss. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/rhythm-and-rhyme-celebrating-jazz-blues-and-the-power-of-spoken-word/100001984493913717 - **Event Categories**: art, music, literary-art, entertainment, open-mic, spoken-word, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 3200 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: 3200 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE - **lat**: 38.8426426 - **long**: -77.0007962 - **full address**: 3200 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, 3200 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rhythm & Rhyme: Celebrating Jazz, Blues & the Power of Spoken Word - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2f6e7abc882af8153c2fae0c779fcca938e71e47f1deb2b88962dd2182ff501b-rimg-w1200-h800-dc190f08-gmir.jpg?v=1774552926 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rhythm & Rhyme: Celebrating Jazz, Blues & the Power of Spoken Word being held? - **A:** Rhythm & Rhyme: Celebrating Jazz, Blues & the Power of Spoken Word takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 3200 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, 3200 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rhythm & Rhyme: Celebrating Jazz, Blues & the Power of Spoken Word? - **A:** Rhythm & Rhyme: Celebrating Jazz, Blues & the Power of Spoken Word is organized by Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rhythm & Rhyme: Celebrating Jazz, Blues & the Power of Spoken Word is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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