Festivals

Welcome to the **2026 Caribbean Wine & Musical Festival** **Goombay Bus Trip** **Saturday, May 23, 2026** from 7:00am - 7:00pm **[REGISTER AT WWW.GOOMBAY.NET](http://www.goombay.net/)** **$145 per person-Transportation & Admission** \* Price includes round trip coach transportation, group tent in Tent City & admission into the festival with complementary wine glass **$110 per person-Transportation Only** \* Price includes round trip coach transportation only. You must purchase your festival ticket from Linganore \*\* This is a RAIN or SHINE event. All payments are final and non-refundable \*\* **PICK UP LOCATION** Maryland **Morgan Blvd\. Metro Park & Ride \| 300 Garrett Morgan Blvd\. Landover\, MD \| Depart at 7:00am** \*Please arrive by 6:45am at the departure point. We will make a stop in Mt. Airy for food, ice & drinks **For more information contact Butch at (202)210-1957**

Welcome to the **2026 Caribbean Wine & Musical Festival** **Goombay Bus Trip** **Saturday, May 23, 2026** from 7:00am - 7:00pm **[REGISTER AT WWW.GOOMBAY.NET](http://www.goombay.net/)** **$145 per person-Transportation & Admission** \* Price includes round trip coach transportation, group tent in Tent City & admission into the festival with complementary wine glass **$110 per person-Transportation Only** \* Price includes round trip coach transportation only. You must purchase your festival ticket from Linganore \*\* This is a RAIN or SHINE event. All payments are final and non-refundable \*\* **PICK UP LOCATION** Maryland **Morgan Blvd\. Metro Park & Ride \| 300 Garrett Morgan Blvd\. Landover\, MD \| Depart at 7:00am** \*Please arrive by 6:45am at the departure point. We will make a stop in Mt. Airy for food, ice & drinks **For more information contact Butch at (202)210-1957**

Welcome to the **2026 Caribbean Wine & Musical Festival** **Goombay Bus Trip** **Saturday, May 23, 2026** from 7:00am - 7:00pm **[REGISTER AT WWW.GOOMBAY.NET](http://www.goombay.net/)** **$145 per person-Transportation & Admission** \* Price includes round trip coach transportation, group tent in Tent City & admission into the festival with complementary wine glass **$110 per person-Transportation Only** \* Price includes round trip coach transportation only. You must purchase your festival ticket from Linganore \*\* This is a RAIN or SHINE event. All payments are final and non-refundable \*\* **PICK UP LOCATION** Maryland **Morgan Blvd\. Metro Park & Ride \| 300 Garrett Morgan Blvd\. Landover\, MD \| Depart at 7:00am** \*Please arrive by 6:45am at the departure point. We will make a stop in Mt. Airy for food, ice & drinks **For more information contact Butch at (202)210-1957**

**NOTE: AN RSVP ON MEETUP DOES NOT SERVE AS A BOOKED SPOT. YOU MUST BOOK VIA LINK BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.** **You must book your spot through our website: [[Booking Link Here](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/qute-and-queer-4)]** DC Black Pride weekend is sacred. And every year, we carve out a little corner of it just for us. Lesbifriends Travel invites you to Qute & Queer 4.0, our annual DC Black Pride house party at the home of Lesbifriends Travel's founder. Four years in and this one just keeps getting better. If you have been before, you already know. If you have not, here is what we will tell you: this is not a club, not a networking event, and definitely not a scene. This is an intimate kickback with the right music, the right people, and a private space where you can actually hear someone and be present with your community. **Event Details** 📅 Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM 📍 Location: The Lesbifriends House, Southeast DC (address shared with confirmed guests) 💸 **Early Bird: $75** \(through May 8\) \| **Regular: $90** **What to Expect** * Open bar all evening * Light bites by Chef Ray * A DJ who knows the assignment * Cozy, intimate private setting with room to breathe and connect * DC Black Pride energy done right Early bird pricing ends May 8. This event sells out every single year without exception. Do not wait. **Who This Event Is For:** Black queer women and non-binary people who love a good time, being loud & proud, and meeting new people. ✨ Lesbifriends Travel invites you to come as you are, celebrate Pride with your people, and make it a tradition. **Claim your spot here: [Qute & Queer 4.0](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/qute-and-queer-4)!** Note: By attending this event, you agree to being photographed. However, if communicated, we will try our best not to capture you in photos and post you publicly. That request must be communicated ahead of time/at the beginning of the event to photographer and host.

Join us for the world premiere of the musical ***Aguardiente: Where Magic Transcends Borders,*** commissioned by GALA and conceived by Helen Hayes multi-award winner Luis Salgado from Puerto Rico and Colombian artist Daniel Alejandro Gutiérrez. Blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as bomba, currulao, and cumbia, and Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realism, Aguardiente is a bold new musical about the messy, urgent act of making art in a world on fire. As a group of artists race to finish a new show, their rehearsal room becomes a battleground of ideas, ambition, and lived experience—especially for a composer whose undocumented status makes the dream of success anything but simple. As the team wrestles with what story they should tell, the line between reality and imagination begins to blur, until—like two currents meeting in the same river—the artists’ own struggles spill into the story they are creating: a vibrant tale set in a river town on the brink of environmental collapse, where two young lovers must decide whether to stay and fight for their homeland or leave in pursuit of a dream, making Aguardiente a theatrical journey about migration, memory, and the complicated act of transforming real lives into art. **PERFORMANCES:** ***Aguardiente*** is a bilingual production with surtitles in English and Spanish, and runs April 30 through May 24, 2026. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. The show is approximately 160 minutes long and includes one intermission. Community Night is Thursday, April 30. Noche de GALA, which includes a post-performance reception with the cast and creative team, is Saturday, May 2, under the honorary patronage of His Excellency Daniel García-Peña Jaramillo, Ambassador of Colombia to the U.S. **TICKETS:** Regular tickets for ***Aguardiente*** are $60 Premium, $55 Orchestra Standard, $45 Orchestra Value, and $35 Balcony Value; $35 Seniors (65+), Military, Teachers, and Groups (10+); $25 25 and Under; Community Night tickets are $25 each and Noche de GALA: Chosen ticket price + $5 (per person). **[GET TICKETS HERE](https://ci.ovationtix.com/35923/production/1245626)** **CAST:** ***Aguardiente: Where Magic Transcends Borders*** features an 18-people multicultural cast that includes Samuel Garnica (Venezuela) as Alberto, Sebastián Treviño (Colombia and Mexico) as Alejandro, Vin Ramos (Puerto Rico) as Azuquita, Ana Luisa Martínez (Mexico) as Anís, Shayla Hernández (Puerto Rico) as Kiara, Emy Ramos (Dominican Republic and United States) as Beta, Eric González (Spain) as Eve, Machirán (Cuba) as Pepe/MC, and Leanna “Leah” Finol (Venezuela and Hungary) as Mamá/Mom. The ensemble includes Ralphie Rivera (Puerto Rico, Dance Captain), Álvaro Medina Molina (Puerto Rico and Colombia, Alberto U/S), Santiago Ayala (Colombia, Alejandro U/S), Brianna Ríos (El Salvador and Puerto Rico, Anís U/S), Ana Daniela Pérez (Panama, Beta U/S), Bibi Sánchez (Mexico, Mamá U/S), Julia Neveu (United States, Eve U/S), Zaramaría Fas (Puerto Rico, Swing), and Rodrigo Calderón (Peru, Swing, Azuquita U/S). **CREATIVE TEAM:** This enthralling new musical is written, directed, and choreographed by Luis Salgado, with music and music direction by Daniel A. Gutiérrez, and lyrics by both Salgado and Gutiérrez. Scenic Design is by Clifton Chadick, Lighting Design is by Colin Bills, Projections Design is by Milton Cordero, and Madeline “Mo” Oslejsek is Sound Designer. Costume Design is by Jeannette Christensen, Properties Design is by Chelsea Dean, and Hair and Makeup Design is by Andre Hopfer. Sorany Gutiérrez is the Dramaturg, Valeria Cossu is Associate Director, and Ralphie Rivera is Associate Choreographer. Cody Von Ruden is Assistant Costume Designer and Elias Hall is Assistant Properties Designer. The band includes Daniel Gutiérrez (Music Director, Conductor, Keys), Sebastián Natal (Assistant Music Director, Multi-instrumentalist), Juan “Juancho” Gómez (Guitar), Iván Navas (Multi-instrumentalist), Jaime Rodríguez (Percussion), Roger Torres (Trumpet), and Michael “Mike” Ventura (Saxophone). Ester Teixeira Vianna is Stage Manager, Rbekah Nogueira is NYC Assistant Stage Manager, Brian Martínez is DC Assistant Stage Manager, Ilyana Rose-Dávila is Production Manager, Amanda Leyva is Assistant Production Manager, Anson Stevie is Technical Director, Delbis Cardona is General Manager for Rehearsal Space, and Lorena Suárez is Company Administrator. Gustavo Ott is the Producer and Rebecca Medrano is the Executive Producer. The production is made possible in part with generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Paul Angell Foundation, the National Latinx Theater Initiative, and the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Additionally, GALA Hispanic Theatre is a recipient of the 2026 THRIVE! Grant, funded by the Mark Edelman Theater Fund and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the National organization for theatre leading for a just and thriving theatre ecology.

**It's here! A Dancehall Heavy Event!** I've attended this event at another location and **loved the music and the vibes!** It was **80% Dancehall** as advertised, and this will be the same. I know it's last minute, but once I saw it, **I** **didn't want you to miss it.** Next up is \*\***[YAADTING DC](https://posh.vip/e/yaad-ting-dc-dancehall-party-1?t=tb-2)**[ ](https://posh.vip/e/yaad-ting-dc-dancehall-party-1?t=tb-2)\*\*on **Friday, May 22**. If Soca is your thing, this one should be a great night. This lineup brings together several hot DJs people have been waiting to see on the same stage, so the vibe should be strong all night. Caribbean Massive...Yuh Ready!!!! 📍 **Location:** 8844 Washington Blvd, Jessup, MD Doors open at **10PM**, but realistically, we won’t start arriving until **around 10:30/11PM**. 🎟 **Early bird tickets are sold out, but there are buy 2 for $30 plus fees. Get tickets: [HERE](https://posh.vip/e/yaad-ting-dc-dancehall-party-1?t=tb-2)** We’ll plan to meet up around **11:00PM** before heading inside the building. I’ll share the exact meetup location with **RSVP attendees the day before the event and again on the day of**. And of course… if you’ve got a **flag**, bring it 🇯🇲🇹🇹🇧🇧🇬🇩 Coming solo is completely fine. These events are meant to be easy, fun nights out with people who love good music and a good vibe.

**Sun out… vibes UP ☀️🍾** **This Memorial Day Weekend \(Sunday 5/24/26 \| 4–7PM\) we’re bringing the heat to the water aboard the Spirit of Washington 🚢✨** **Day party energy hits different when you’ve got:
🎶 DJs setting the tone
🥂 Drinks in hand
🌊 Breezes off the Potomac
🌆 Daylight views turning into golden hour magic** **Dress in your flyest all-white and come ready to flirt, dance, and be seen 😏** **It’s only 3 hours… but we’re making every minute count ⏳** **Tickets going fast—don’t get left on the dock 👀** **\*\***\***\***\***\*Get your early bird tickets here - before prices increase! \***\*\***\***\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-memorial-day-weekend-pier-pressure-party-cruise-tickets-1984616982820** **Note : Please arrive early to allow time for parking and boarding . We have set start time for 3:30 and will update meeting spot upon arrival. We will go to dinner after the ship docks -place to TBD** 
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Let’s go dance to the wonderful music of Ocho de Bastos. They are part of a two day celebration in Rockville Town Square with other bands and vendors. Bring a chair if you want to pause your dancing.

Looking for something to do on Memorial Day Weekend? Join us for dim sum followed by a spring garden walk! We’ll start with a delicious dim sum lunch at Far East Restaurant. Whether you’re a dim sum regular or trying it for the first time, there will be plenty of tasty dishes to share. **Please try to arrive on time.** After lunch, we’ll head to Brookside Gardens, just about 15 minutes away, for a walk through the beautiful public gardens. Late May is a wonderful time to visit, with colorful seasonal flowers and blooming roses. It’s a great opportunity to unwind, take photos, enjoy nature, and continue conversations after lunch.

Social Architects will kick off Memorial Day weekend with a rodeo theme party at a rooftop resort in National Harbor on Sun., May 24th at the Gaylord Resorts. This is where the rodeo meets the dress all-white theme! Tickets must be purchased in advance on [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rodeo-en-blanc-an-elevated-all-white-western-attire-rooftop-social-tickets-1985836418184). Check the Eventbrite link to see available tickets. More details on the party is below this message! HARBOR AFTER DARK SERIES \- RODEO EN BLANC \- AN ELEVATED ALL WHITE \| WESTERN ATTIRE ROOFTOP SOCIAL SOCIAL ARCHITECTS PRESENT **SUNDAY MAY 24TH** **7:00PM - 1:00AM** HARBOR AFTER DARK SERIES RODEO EN BLANC AN ELEVATED ALL WHITE \| WESTERN ATTIRE ROOFTOP SOCIAL LOOKOUT 18 (FORMERLY POSE ROOFTOP LOUNGE & NIGHTCLUB) GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER 201 WATERFRONT STREET NATIONAL HARBOR, MD 20745 **FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST DJ TBA** **HOSTED BY - TBA** **GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS** **\- $20\-$40** **VIP TICKETS** - **$100** INCLUDES TWO HOUR PREMIUM OPEN BAR 9:00PM \- 11:00PM \| RESERVED SEATING **TABLE RESERVATIONS** **OPTION 1: $450** Includes Admission for Four Guests Includes Seating/Reserved Table for Four Guests Includes Two Hour Premium Open Bar 9:00pm-11:00pm **OPTION 2: $650** Includes Admission for Six Guests Includes Seating/Reserved Table for Six Guests Includes Two Hour Premium Open Bar 9:00pm-11:00pm **ATTIRE:** ALL WHITE ATTIRE COWBOY BOOTS \| COWBOY HATS REQUESTED NOT MANDATORY PROPER ATTIRE IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST WE RETAIN THE RIGHT REFUSE ADMISSION BASED ON ATTIRE **AMENITIES:** TWO LEVELS OUTDOOR PATIO SPECIAL GUEST DJ TBA SPECIAL GUEST DJ TBA EVENT PARKING $20 **HOTEL RESERVATIONS - TBA:** **[ROOM RESERVATIONS]()** **CLICK ON ABOVE LINK TO BOOK YOU ROOM** ALL SALES ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brunch-and-karaoke-all-you-can-eat-bottomless-mimosa-tickets-162982427829). RSVPing only on the Meetup Page doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. DUE TO COVID. ABOUT THE EVENT Join us for a Brunch filled with food and hair of the dog drinks! The Brunch is All-You-Can-Eat Buffet and All-You-Can-Drink Bottomless Mimosa, including tax & gratuity! This is UNBEATABLE! For foodies, this doesn’t get any better as we throw this party! Please be on time for the grand festivities! It is accompanied by Karaoke! Come and have some fun, food, music, and cocktails! Song Book is available online, but we provide tablets as well. Signing up to sing is contactless via internet. It can be done through a person's smart phone or our tablets. We have a 3 step sanitation process which involves disinfecting the mics, giving them an ultraviolet bath, then applying a disposable microphone cover. EAT, DRINK & SING! This is ideal for a birthday celebration. Ticket Price : $ 45 (will increase soon) BRUNCH : Session Two : 2PM - 5PM Brunch Includes: Starter choices : Spring roll, or shrimp summer roll; (Vegan option - Vegetarian Spring roll, or Tofu summer roll) Entree: Steamed Rice with choice of Pork, Chicken, Beef, Shrimp or Vegetarian Fried Rice with choice of Pork, Chicken, Beef, Shrimp or Vegetarian Rice Vermicelli (dry noodle) with choice of Pork, Chicken, Beef, Shrimp or Vegetarian Pho with choice of Chicken, Beef, Seafood or Vegetarian Pad Thai with choice of Pork, Chicken, Beef, Shrimp or Vegetarian Drinks: Soft drinks choice of soda (coke, diet coke, spite, ginger ale) Tea (green, jasmine, black tea) Thai Tea Vietnamese coffee Drink Responsibly - Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in your life with us - For bottle specials and table reservation email (info@merevents.com) OR text 202-368-1878 - Event is 21+ - Come one, come all; this is the most friendliest event you have ever attended! - Feel free to invite your friends. They don't necessarily have to be a member #Epicbrunch presented by #merevents As per VA and local Governments guidelines, this is a sit down dinning event. Maximum of six people will be seated per table. We have super limited spots! Get your tickets soon and in advance. So that we reserve your seat. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED. DOUBLE MASK IS THE NEW MASK! THE VIRUS IS STILL AROUND, WITH DIFFERENT VARIANTS AND LET US NOT DROP DOWN OUR GUARD. EVEN THOUGH, WE ARE VACCINATED. - Come one, come all - YOU CAN FLY SOLO TOO; this is the most friendliest event you have ever attended! - Feel free to invite your friends. They don't necessarily have to be a member - Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in life with us - Event is 21+ We are at 50% capacity. So, please drink for two:) - Temperature check for staff and patrons. Refund & Ticket Resell Policy All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizers a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event. **FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK AND PURCHASE TICKET. IT RULES**

**NOTE: AN RSVP ON MEETUP DOES NOT SERVE AS A BOOKED SPOT. YOU MUST BOOK VIA LINK BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.** **You must book your spot through our website: [[Booking Link Here](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/walk-breathe-rise)]** DC Black Pride weekend is a lot of things. Loud, beautiful, full, unforgettable. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, your body, mind, and spirit deserve a moment to exhale. Lesbifriends Travel is linking up with [We BE Walkin'](https://webewalkin.com/) for Walk, Breathe, Rise for a Sunday morning nature gathering designed to slow the weekend down in the best way possible. Think fresh air, a scenic walk through the U.S. National Arboretum, a grounding yoga flow with Devyn of [Surrender + Flow](https://bio.site/surrenderandflow), light snacks, and meaningful connection with your community. This is how we close out Black Pride. Soft, intentional, and together. **Event Details** 📅 Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 📍 Location: The U.S. National Arboretum, Northeast DC (specific meeting location shared with confirmed guests) 💸 **Early Early Bird: $15** \(through May 8\) \| **Early Bird: $25** \(through May 21\) \| **Regular: $35** (Booking Deadline: May 23) 🎁 **Gifted Tickets Available:** **$15** to send a community member **What to Expect** * A guided 2.8 mile beginner-friendly walk through the Arboretum * A grounding yoga flow with Devyn (gentle asana, breathwork, and her signature handpan) * Healthy snacks, water, and time to connect after * Pet friendly and welcoming to all paces and energy levels * A reset before heading back into the week Tickets are tiered and limited. **The earlier you grab yours, the less you pay.** Sliding scale is intentional. Show up however you can. **Who This Event Is For:** Black queer women and non-binary people who want to close out DC Black Pride feeling grounded instead of depleted, who love being outside and moving their body, or who simply want to spend a Sunday morning the right way. ✨ Lesbifriends Travel and We BE Walkin' invite you to walk, breathe, and rise with your community. **Claim your spot here: [Walk, Breathe, Rise](https://www.lesbifriendstravel.com/events/walk-breathe-rise)**! **Note:** By attending this event, you agree to being photographed. However, if communicated, we will try our best not to capture you in photos and post you publicly. That request must be communicated ahead of time/at the beginning of the event to photographer and host.

**Mark the date:** Woltrap Splash off with the US Marine Band followed by fireworks! Doors open at 6pm. Bring a blanket/picnic chair and picnic basket to socialize before the concert and secure your spot. Food and beverages allowed in. Concert begins at 8PM **Location: [Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts](https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=9687c9b822386596&output=search&q=wolf+trap+national+park+for+the+performing+arts&source=lnms&fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpaEWjvZ2Py1XXV8d8KvlI3jljrY5CkLlk8Dq3IvwBz-SiiHLMuwmCQZ7DqSL8AQqoJuAtjtegtdjEPKu9tUSpBEYyfYP2fz4cnCC1qzcZxqdczjgMBPeXVNPWFVgPse19jF7wcssJtc9faiZY_6bsMnA-z1PoGlHDJqwIRtro4h46H-gOAJs-hIqAR8btqntwnpZHTg&entry=mc&ved=1t:200715&ictx=111)** **Date & Time:** Sunday, May 24 at 8 p.m. **Program:** Coming Soon **Description:** Start off your summer at Wolf Trap with fireworks on stage and in the sky! “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the longest standing professional music organization in the U.S. with over 225 years of delighting audiences, performs favorites from popular musicals and marching standards from the Armed Forces’ distinguished songbook. The evening caps off with a spectacular fireworks display. **This event is free but registration is required**. To register for this event, **[click here](https://www.wolftrap.org/show/blast-off/)**.

[Old School Groove](https://www.facebook.com/OldSchoolGrooveBand/) \- “I find my Soul Revival singing every single verse; yeah I guess that’s my church” \-Maren Morris\. Vintage rock\, southern rock\, blues\. Getcha soul on\! **[Flint Station](https://www.theflintstation.com/)** is an old depot venue for drinks and live music. They usually have a **food truck** on location. Feel free to bring your own takeout. I'll bring a basket of snacks. NO COVER *They're planning for a beautiful summer evening performance in the beer garden. However, if the weather doesn't cooperate...they will be upstairs in the old-time dance hall. Either way...it's going to be a night to remember!!* **PARKING**: either near the beer garden or across the street.

Join us for the best **fireworks** show in the Columbus area, [Dublin Independence Day Celebration](https://www.visitdublinohio.com/event/independence-day-celebration/203/)! **7pm**: *We'll gather at **Urban's Pint House*** to meet n greet for a bit and grab some drinks and eats. **8:30pm**: *Head over the* **Bridge to Old Dublin** and **Getaway Brewing** (*second meetup spot*). **9:30pm**: *walk across the street to secure space on the* **top level of the Library Parking Garage.** **9:50pm**: **FIREWORKS SHOW!** **AFTERPARTY**: traffic is bad for a while so either get in line to exit the parking garage OR hang out at **PINS** (or Roosevelt Room) open til late back at Bridge Park. **PARKING**: the garages all around Bridge Park are free!

Now in its 26th year, [The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/), in Gahanna, gathers world famous groups and performers at a single place for you to enjoy the best Blues & Jazz in Ohio. *SATURDAY NIGHT features: The Urban Jazz Coalition with Special Guest Brian Simpson, North Mississippi Allstars, The Deal Breakers & More.* The three-day cultural celebration features musicians on 3 stages, local food trucks and beverage stations, treats, artisans, and more. **Tickets are $15 for adults online.** Link to purchase tickets: [Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival Tickets](https://tickets.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/e/2026-creekside-blues-jazz-festival). $20 at the door. Military are free. WHAT: Here's the festival [EVENT MAP](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Event-Map/). Also, here's the [SCHEDULE](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Schedule/) map to help you determine who to see. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Parking -** The Creekside Parking Garage will be open throughout the festival weekend. Entrance is located near the intersection of Mill and North Streets; accessible only by traveling south on Mill Street. **Event parking rate is $5 and collected at entrance to garage. Cash ONLY is accepted at garage entrance for parking.** Although off street parking in the Creekside District is permitted, it is very limited and not recommended. **Shuttle Service** pickup will be at the following location: [AEP Ohio 700 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, OH](https://goo.gl/maps/K9GgvgEdxCHaXsKDA) **Shuttle Service Hours:** Saturday: 1 PM - 12 AM **BRING**: *Be sure to bring a **chair** since there is limited available seating. Also $ or paycard for food and drink.*

Westerville Pride Festival Sat\. June 6\, 2026 \| 5 PM \- 8 PM If you're thinking of attending, or being a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, visit our website at https://www.westervillequeercollective.org/pride for more information! Location and other info will be announced soon :)

Join us at Hilliard's Station Park for an evening of fun, froth and frenzy, and best of all...FREE live music!! Grab a cool drink and some eats and plan to be social. (DORA event so folks can carry open adult beverage cups) CENTER STREET MARKET & [CROOKED CAN](https://crookedcanohio.com/) \- for eats and drinks AMPHITHEATER SEATING but bring a lawn chair if you plan to sit a bit. PARKING: lots all around the block. BAND: [TPN](https://trailerparkninjas.com/) is a Midwest staple, playing a continually evolving mix of Top 40, Hip-Hop, and singalongs. Most every song is danceable! RAIN?: We'll meet inside Crooked Can's huge market seating area instead. Celebration at the Station summer concert series runs June through August every Thursday evening. All concerts feature live bands from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dine at one of the Old Hilliard restaurants. Adults 21+ can enjoy adult beverages outdoors in the designated outdoor refreshment area from 12 - 9 p.m. daily.