Funk
Meet other local Funk music fans. Meet and discuss the music of Parliament, Funkadelic, George Clinton, Bootsy and other funk bands!
12,887
members
17
groups
Largest Funk groups
Newest Funk groups
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Check out funk events happening today here. These are in-person gatherings where you can meet fellow enthusiasts and participate in activities right now.
Discover all the funk events taking place this week here. Plan ahead and join exciting meetups throughout the week.
Absolutely! Find funk events near your location here. Connect with your local community and discover events within your area.
Funk Events Today
Join in-person Funk events happening right now
Forro, Friends, & Fun! APRIL 26 LIVE MUSIC PLUS DANCE CLASS
Forro For Fun & Samba For Smiles 😃 Live Music Special Guest: Leo Gama 💥We put FUN in fundraiser with forro! Get into this fun event and feel the warmth of a Brazilian embrace. Wanna dance, join in a fantastic forro lesson and then test your moves on the floor. Brazilian singer and musician Leo Gama will get you grooving so bring your dancing shoes.
WE SUPPORT THE CULTURE: A portion of the proceeds go to supporting the Afro-Bahia Fest 2026 amd local musicians in
1:30 Doors Open
1:45 Intermediate Forro Lesson
3:00 Beginner Gafieira Mini- Class
4:30pm live music 🎶
Cost: $15
Sunday Tango Fundamentals Class
Free Argentine Tango fundamentals classes weekly for OneLife McLean (Regency) members in McLean Virginia! Nonmembers may pay for the health club entrance at the door ($30) and use the club for the day, which includes the dance classes, use of the pool, weights, tennis, etc . .
This series runs from 12 April through mid-June every Sunday 230-330. Following the tango class, there is a dance workout class from 330-430, also included. Drop-ins welcome, though we recommend coming early in the session if you are new to tango.
If any questions, text Todd at 202-361-8633.
Sunday Code & Coffee - Apr 26
**☕ Code & Coffee \| Black Code Collective**
Pull up, plug in, and enjoy some good company.
Join us for a chill Sunday coworking session — bring your laptop and your current project (or no project at all). All skill levels welcome.
**Free to attend. Coffee & treats provided. Just show up.**
📅 **Sunday, April 26** 🕙 **10:30 AM – 12:30 PM** 📍 **Falls Church, VA**
Please note that we would be located on the 5th floor with the listed address below.
105 W Broad St, Suite #410 · Falls Church, VA 22046
Live Music! DANCE & SING w/ Leo Gama on April 26! Forro & Samba Fundraiser
Spring fever is burning 🔥 up DC! Leo Gama gets you to your feet with authentic Brazilian forro, samba and mpb. This event is open to to all, so join the fun. Doors open at 1:30pm followed by terrific dance lessons. This event is family friendly so bring friends and your tots too. Try beginners samba de gafieira at 3pm. More experienced dancers can get in for the special Intermediate level samba de gafieira lesson at 1:45pm.
Leo Gama takes the show by storm at 4:30pm so bring your dancing shoes. Drinks and snacks are included too.
$15
A portion of the proceeds go to support Afro Bahia Fest 2026 and DC's local music community
Steve Aoki @ Echostage – DC Ravers Night Out
🎂🔥 Steve Aoki @ Echostage – DC Ravers Night Out
Cake. Chaos. High energy.
Steve Aoki is bringing one of the most wild, high-energy shows in EDM to DC—and if you’ve never experienced it live, it’s something you have to see at least once.
This is not a chill night. This is full send.
⸻
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM (doors; headliner typically later)
Venue: Echostage
Address: 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, DC
Age: 18+ (typical—confirm when purchasing)
⸻
🎟️ Tickets
Purchase individually via Ticketmaster or Echostage
💲 Approx. $50–$100+ depending on tier
⸻
🔥 What to Expect
• Cake throwing 🍰 (yes, seriously)
• Big room EDM + festival-style drops
• Nonstop jumping, dancing, and crowd energy
• One of the most interactive shows in EDM
⸻
👥 DC Ravers Plan
• 🍸 Optional pregame nearby (details in comments)
• 🎶 Meet up before entry and head in together
• 💃 Dance as a group or dive into the crowd
⚠️ If you want to avoid getting caked… stay toward the back 😄
⸻
🙌 Who Should Join
• EDM fans who want a high-energy night
• Anyone curious about a true “festival-style” club show
• 20s, 30s, 40s, 50+—all welcome
⸻
⚡ Why You Should Go
Steve Aoki shows are about pure energy and unforgettable moments.
If you’re looking for a night that’s loud, fun, and a little chaotic—in the best way—this is it.
Funk Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sunday Serenade with Love Riot
Love Riot is a Baltimore-based indie rock band started in 1993. In 1994 Love Riot won MusicQuest, a worldwide contest sponsored by Yamaha, traveling to Japan and taking grand prize. They released four critically acclaimed albums before going on a hiatus in 2000. Now Love Riot is back, with a new album, Better Now, set for early 2026 release.
Bring a chair. We will sit near the front to the right facing the stage.
House Concert with Trio Sefardi
**FSGW Co-Sponsored House Concert with Trio Sefardi**
Takoma Park, MD, Saturday April 25th. Doors open at 7:30, concert at 8pm
**Trio Sefardi** celebrates the musical heritage of the exiled Jews of Spain, the Sephardim, with songs in Ladino about love and courtship, holidays and hope. Trio members **Susan Gaeta** (vocals/guitar), **Tina Chancey** (bass viol/ Renaissance violin/rebec/Pontic lyra) & **Howard Bass** (guitar/lute) are dedicated to bringing the vibrant past into the living present and to continuing the musical traditions of those who created and sustained Sephardic song traditions over the centuries. Formed in 2010, the trio draws on experience in folk music, jazz, early music and the influence of their mentor, the Bosnian‐born Sephardic singer/composer Flory Jagoda (1923 – 2021).
Suggested Donation: $25
Resident cat.
Reservations at [www.groupmuse.com/events/16428-trio-sefardi-house-concert](https://www.groupmuse.com/events/16428-trio-sefardi-house-concert?source=shortlink-generic)
For more info, contact Stephanie Kaufman at kaufmansi@gmail.com or 202‐316‐8776.
Mural Tour of Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, U Street Corridor [...]!
You MUST RSVP here to join... https://www.meetup.com/ewheelgroup/events/313823004/
--
While this group (30s & 40s Going Out Group) is closed (see the group's Meetup description; see also the original announcement that was emailed to the group here... http://goingoutgroup.com/retiregog/ ), some of you may not know that I still run the eWheel Going Out Group.
The eWheel Going Out Group tours DC while riding electric devices (e.g. electric scooter, electric bike, electric skateboard, electric unicycle, onewheel, etc.)! We visit sites, memorials, neighborhoods, landmarks, etc. along the way and learn a little bit about their history.
The tours are free (!) and we only need to supply our own electric device. If you don't own an electric wheel, you can rent one (e-scooter, e-bike) using your favorite micromobility app!
So come join us, we'd love to have you for our next tour! JOIN OUR GROUP HERE... https://www.meetup.com/ewheelgroup/ and RSVP for our next group tour here... https://www.meetup.com/ewheelgroup/events/313823004/
🎷Jazz Afternoon with the Marine Jazz Orchestra @ Strathmore Music Center
Let's enjoy an afternoon of exceptional live music with the United States Marine Band Jazz Orchestra! The Marine Jazz Orchestra will perform alongside celebrated artist Michael Feinstein, showcasing songs from Hollywood and the Broadway stage.
We’ll meet at the lobby at 3:30 to grab good seats and mingle before the show starts. Afterward, anyone interested can stick around for a casual hangout.
**RSVP:**
The concert is FREE BUT TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. You may get up to two free tickets online and in person at the Ticket Office. Here's the link to get your tickets online: [https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/in-the-music-center/michael-feinstein-marine-jazz-orchestra/](https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/in-the-music-center/michael-feinstein-marine-jazz-orchestra/)
Tickets are valid until 3:45pm, at which time all tickets become null and void and any remaining seats will be filled with persons in the stand-by queue.
**Parking** : Park in Metro garage and take the sky bridge over to the Music Center. No parking fee on weekends.
Spring Fair @ Congressional Cemetery
Let’s hang out at the Spring Fair at Congressional Cemetery! There will be activities , vendors, & a plant swap. The schedule & more info is [here](https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/spring-fair-2/) . Admission is free & dogs on a leash are welcome at the cemetery. We won’t have a schedule, we’ll just see where the day takes us. We will meet at 11am near the gatehouse; see “you are here” on their map [here](https://congressionalcemetery.org/cemetery-map/) . Check comments day of for how to find me.
INHERENT RISK AND LIABILITY: Organizers carefully plan events and check public sources for weather and safety. Common sense dictates that conditions may change and there is inherent risk associated with attendance. Organizers do not accept any liability for accidents/injuries or any other incidences that may occur in connection with the activities published herein or on linked sites.
Lunch in Chinatown - Bonkers' Chinese Burger
肉夹馍! Let's come together enjoy some Chinese Burgers on a lovely Sunday. It's right outside the Chinatown metro stop and it's 15 minutes walk from the Metro Center Tatte!
https://www.bonkersburger.com
Funk Events Near You
Connect with your local Funk community
Contra dance with Big Scioty May 2 - Clinton Heights Lutheran church
**Caller: Richard Ades**
**Band: The McKenzies**
**Clinton Heights Lutheran Church**
**15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing!
Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor.
Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner.
Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot.
For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/)
Please bring your own refillable water bottle.
Sunday funday: let's play dodgeball at Scioto Audubon park
Dodgeball is back again!
If you’ve been wanting to come out, this is an easy one to join. We’ll be playing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, you do not need to bring any equipment, and no experience is needed.
We use a specific set of rules and equipment to make the games run better and keep them fun for everybody, not just people who already know how to play.
If it rains, the event will be canceled.
Brushes & Brunch: A Mother's Day Painting Event
🌸 Mother’s Day deserves more than flowers 🌸
Join us for an elevated outdoor paint experience designed for creativity, connection, and unforgettable memories.
✨ Brushes & Brunch: Mother’s Day Garden Edition ✨
Beautiful garden vibes
Brunch bites
Signature refreshments
Guided painting
Soft music
Luxury energy
Whether you're celebrating your mother, your daughter, your friends, or simply honoring yourself — this experience is your invitation to slow down and create something beautiful.
No painting experience needed — just bring your good energy.
This is not your typical paint party.
This is intentional.
This is elevated.
This is your moment.
🎟 Limited seating available to keep the experience intimate.
Reserve your spot early
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brushes-brunch-a-curated-mothers-day-painting-experience-tickets-1987709930911
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish
A very unusual choice for his group... Unknown Number: High School Catfish is an American [true crime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_crime "True crime") documentary film directed by [Skye Borgman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skye_Borgman "Skye Borgman") and released to [streaming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaming_media "Streaming media") on [Netflix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix "Netflix") on August 29, 2025.
The documentary explores the events and investigation into an unknown person [cyberbully](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying "Cyberbullying") and [harassing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harassment "Harassment") teenagers in [Beal City, Michigan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beal_City,_Michigan "Beal City, Michigan") using an unknown number via insults and sexual claims. It also explores the increasingly great impact of the harassment on the community, the eventual reveal of the culprit, and the trial that followed.
IMPORTANT INFO: I strongly suggest not reading anything about it online before seeing it. It's best viewed with no previous knowledge. This documentary contains crude terminology and deals with cyberbullying, which may be a trigger for some folks.
PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE STARTING AT 6:30, WHICH IS THIRTY MINUTES EARLIER THAN USUAL.
Unfortunately, it is only available on Netflix. If you would like to attend but do not have Netflix, say so and maybe we can figure something out.
🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa 🔥 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!🔥
**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
**.**
Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm – 1 am
**.**
**💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**💥 Free Parking!**
**💥 BYOB!**
**💥 Easy Access from Highway!**
**.**
Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
**.**
**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!**
**.**
**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
**.**
**🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
**.**
**🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
**𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻**
**.**
**🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
**𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!**
**.**
**🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am
**𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!**
**.**
**✅ Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
**.**
**✅ No Experience Necessary!**
**✅ No Partner Required!**
**✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!**
**.**
**✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card**
**✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
**✅ BYOB**
**✅ Age 18+**
**.**
**✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…**
**.**
**👉 Learning to Dance**
**👉** Social Dancing
**👉 Birthday Celebration**
**👉** Bachelorette Parties
**👉 Girl’s Night Out**
**👉 Date Night**
**👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**👉 Meeting New People**
**👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
**.**
✅ **Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/ "https://columbussalsadancing.com/")
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
.
Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches.
* **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason.
* **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes.
## Discussion Questions
1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie.
2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?**
3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome?
4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend?
5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles?
6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way?
7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time?
8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?
Level 1 Tuesdays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons



















![Mural Tour of Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, U Street Corridor [...]!](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/e/6/1/highres_533252353.webp?w=640)










