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**{[Update]}** **The 5th Annual Woodmoorstock!** **This year brings us 60+ bands (classic rock, alt, funk, jazz, bluegrass, punk, metal) on 14 stages throughout the neighborhood. Woodmoor is a beautiful neighborhood that puts on this event for the community. Bands, food trucks and booths, and adult beverages from my favorite local brewery, Denizen's.** **The schedule** [Woodmoorstock Lineup ](https://www.woodmoorstock.com/lineup2026) **Interactive map** [Woodmoorstock Interactive Map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1HarfBqQ3Qi4d8hXjlFDIGM-m1vtZYkw&usp=sharing) **Info is also available on their facebook or instagram pages.** **I posted a pic of my tentative schedule of bands I want to see but make your own or just wander around without one. A fun time is guaranteed!** **Some parking is available at the elementary school/park parking lot but neighborhood street parking is easy to find.** **Stuff to bring-** **- lightweight foldable chair** **- hat** **- water** **- sunscreen & bug spray**

For Elvis Presley's birthday, lets add some of his songs into the mix! See you at SOJO! Seasoned SOJO'ers already know the program, but below are all the details which may be helpful to our new members. MOST IMPORTANT POINTS: 1. Feel free to bring lyrics and chords for your favorite songs to hand out. If you'd like to bring a song that most people don't know well, see if you can find a YouTube link and post it in the comments when you RSVP. We'd like to listen a few times before the SOJO to get the hang of it. 2. If you have copies of Rise Up Singing and Rise Again, please bring them. If you don't, we have extras available for you to borrow (one time only, please). Both books are easy to find and order online. And here's a link to find YouTube Videos of any song in either book. https://www.riseupandsing.org/songs/search 3. Bring something to drink, as singing is likely to make you thirsty. 4. We appreciate (but do not require) contributions to cover our room rental costs of $100 per session. 5. Please do RSVP. It helps us know how to set up the room and allows us to contact you if we have to cancel. *** FURTHER DETAILS, if you like: * Our regular gatherings take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. We meet from 2 to 5 p.m. with a break around 3:30. You can come for the whole time or just part of it. If you can arrive a little early to help set up or stay a little late to help put things back in order, that would be great. Occasionally we take pictures of our events. If you would rather not be photographed, just politely let the person with the camera know and step out of view. We'll be respectful of your wishes. Whether you're new to SOJO or not so new, we look forward to singing and playing with you!

**Overview** A celebration of Prince feat. DJs, art, fashion, cocktails, live performances, shopping, funk music, immersive experiences, & a dance party! **💜⚡ FUTURE FUNK FEST: A CELEBRATION OF THE PURPLE ONE ⚡💜** Dearly beloved… we are gathered here today to party like it’s 1999. 🕺🏽✨ Join Artbae + metrobar for an unforgettable Prince-inspired birthday market and funk experience celebrating the music, artistry, fashion, and cultural legacy of The Purple One. Expect a vibrant fusion of music, art, fashion, cocktails, community, and unapologetic self-expression as metrobar transforms into a retro-futuristic funk universe filled with purple lights, bold style, and nonstop vibes. **💫 THINK:** Purple everything. Funk all night. Bold fashion. Live DJs. Creative energy. Dance floor magic. A full-on cultural experience. **🌟 EXPECT:** 🎨 DMV artists, makers, designers + creatives 🎧 DJs spinning Prince classics, funk, soul, disco, R&B + dance favorites 🍸 Purple-inspired cocktails + signature drinks 🛍 One-of-a-kind art, apparel, accessories + handmade goods 📸 Interactive photo moments + immersive installations 🎤 Live art + creative activations 🕺 High-energy dance party + afterparty vibes 🔥 Stylish people, amazing energy, and unforgettable memories *** **✨ DRESS CODE ENCOURAGED:** Purple fits. Statement pieces. Prince-inspired fashion. Come expressive, bold, and camera ready. Whether you’re coming to shop, dance, vibe, network, celebrate music history, or simply experience one of the DMV’s most creative summer kickoffs, Future Funk Fest is where art, music, culture, and legacy collide. **🚇 Pull up. Bring your people. Let’s make it legendary. 💜⚡🪩** Get free tickets here: [Future Funk Fest: Prince’s Birthday Market & Funk Experience Tickets, Saturday, June 6 • 5 PM - 10 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-funk-fest-princes-birthday-market-funk-experience-tickets-1989217832084?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)

Martin Garrix @ The Anthem – DC Ravers Night Out One of the biggest names in EDM. Massive energy. Unforgettable night. Martin Garrix is bringing his signature mix of festival anthems, melodic drops, and high-energy performances to DC—and The Anthem is the perfect venue for it. If you want a night of nonstop energy, singalong moments, and huge production—this is it. ⸻ 📅 Event Details Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM (doors; headliner later) Venue: The Anthem Address: 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC Age: All ages (typically—confirm when purchasing) ⸻ 🎟️ Tickets Purchase individually via Ticketmaster or official venue site 💲 Approx. $70–$150+ depending on section ⸻ 🔥 What to Expect • Huge festival-style production (lights, visuals, sound) • Iconic tracks like “Animals,” “Scared to Be Lonely,” and more • High-energy crowd and singalong moments • One of the biggest EDM shows in DC this year ⸻ 👥 DC Ravers Plan • 🍸 Optional pregame at The Wharf (details in comments) • 🎶 Meet up before entry and head in together • 💃 Dance as a group or spread out inside The Anthem is large but easy to navigate—great for group meetups. ⸻ 🙌 Who Should Join • EDM fans of all levels • Fans of melodic / festival-style EDM • 20s, 30s, 40s, 50+—everyone welcome ⸻ ⚡ Why You Should Go Martin Garrix consistently delivers some of the biggest and most memorable sets in EDM. If you’re picking one major DC show this summer—this is a top choice. In

Cone see our favorite band play the awesome 80’s band once again! Quantum Leap is a high-energy, professional 80s tribute and dance band based in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area. They perform hit songs from the 1970s and 1980s, covering a wide variety of genres including pop, rock, R&B, and dance.

Let GRASP take you back in time to the 80's on Saturday night! Join us at That's Amore Restaurant with the totally awesome, gnarly tunes by Quantum Leap. Quantum Leap is a unique 80's Tribute band that will keep you dancing all night long! Quantum Leap is taking the DC area by storm! Performing to packed clubs and quickly gathering a loyal following around the beltway. Let them take you back to greatest music era in history by enjoying such 80's artists as Billy Idol, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, The Go Go's, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Salt n Pepa, Flock of Seagulls, The Police, Journey, Prince, Joan Jett, ZZ Top, J. Geils Band, Simple Minds and many many more! Quantum Leap brings an unmatched versatility so everyone's either singing along to their favorite hits or just plain dancing their 80's butts off! **How to find us** Find Edward with his name tag and "GRASP."

Hey Social Sips & Bites friends! 🎶🍹 One of our favorite bands is returning to Solace Outpost, and Social Sips & Bites is ready for another great night out! Join us for live music, cold drinks, good food, and the kind of fun atmosphere that makes these nights unforgettable. The Now and Then will bring amazing energy, great songs, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. Come meet new people, hang with friends, sing along, and enjoy a fantastic night with the Social Sips & Bites crew.

Come check out the DC Rocker's Summer Showcase at Tommy Joe's in Bethesda. Five fantastic bands playing a mix of originals and rock covers. Admission is free, the food is great, and the crowd will be fun! 3 pm Shee's Unhinged 4 pm Neil Petty & The Horsebreakers 5 pm The Skinner Principle 6 pm Southfield 7 pm Hard Raki

🎉 1980’s Glow in the Dark Theme Party 🎉 (Brah… the heated pool is OPEN… and yes, you’re getting in 😄) If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to wear neon, crank up 80’s music, and act like you’ve got zero responsibilities… this is your night. We’re turning the Happy Treehouse into a full-blown glow party with neon lights, throwback hits, and a crowd that actually came to have FUN. ✨ The heated pool is open… and let’s be honest… if you show up, you’re probably ending up in it. Just embrace it now. ✨ In-ground trampoline will be down in the pavilion… because why should kids have all the fun? ✨ Three fire pits going all night with everything you need for s’mores (yes, we’re doing this right) ✨ Neon lights, great music, and a vibe that makes it way too easy to relax and connect This is a potluck + BYOB, so bring a dish to share and your drink of choice. We’ve got the water bottles, the setup, and the space… you bring the flavor. Dress code? Go BIG or go home. Leg warmers, wild wigs, off-the-shoulder tops, crimped hair, neon necklaces and bracelets… if it glows or screams 80’s, you’re doing it right. No awkward energy. No standing around wondering what to do. Just music, laughter, and a group of people who are all in. If you’ve been looking for a night that actually feels different… This is it. Your happy hosts, Janine, Amanda and Nina 202-271-0922

Arkham Horror Third Edition is a cooperative board game for one to six players who take on the roles of investigators trying to rid the world of eldritch beings known as Ancient Ones. Based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, players will have to gather clues, defeat terrifying monsters, and find tools and allies if they are to stand any chance of defeating the creatures that dwell just beyond the veil of our reality.

Looking for 4-5 bands (new or existing) to play a summer showcase event at Tommy Joe's. Open format, so play what you like (just keep it relatively popular). Priority given to bands who can draw a crowd or are willing to bring and share equipment. We will set the best bands up with follow on paid gigs at Tommy Joe's. Just message ericSeisler@gmail.com or 301-272-7644 with your bandname, lineup and preferred time slot. Sets will be 40 minutes long and start on the hour. Keep Rockin! Bands: 3 pm Shee's Unhinged 4 pm Neil Petty & The Horsebreakers 5 pm The Skinner Principle 6 pm Southfield 7 pm Hard Raki

Come check out the DC Rocker's Summer Showcase at Tommy Joe's in Bethesda. Five fantastic bands playing a mix of originals and rock covers. Admission is free, parking is free, the food is free (OK, not the food). 3 pm Shee's Unhinged 4 pm Neil Petty & The Horsebreakers 5 pm The Skinner Principle 6 pm Southfield 7 pm Hard Raki

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy,”** on findings, debates and trends in the use of psychedelic substances to treat trauma and other conditions, with Whitney Marris, instructor at the University of Buffalo’s School of Social Work, certified psychedelic-assisted therapy facilitator, and consultant to clinical trials. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-psychedelic-assisted-therapy](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-psychedelic-assisted-therapy) .] Psychedelics are rapidly moving from the margins into the mainstream, and questions abound as the sociocultural and legal landscapes surrounding them shift. President Trump’s recent executive order expanding access to psychedelic drugs for certain conditions and accelerating research on them has both heightened interest and added to confusion. Learn more about the so-called “Psychedelic Renaissance,” and get help separating the hope from the hype surrounding it, with Whitney Marris, a leading trainer and facilitator of psychedelic therapy who has used it to treat trauma survivors, military veterans, and people with cancer. She’ll present foundational information on what we know about how psychedelics work. You’ll learn how psychedelic-assisted therapy differs from “trip sitting” and about what we know about the effects of “microdosing” versus “macrodosing.” We’ll examine what has been demonstrated to be helpful versus harmful before, during, and after a dosing session intended to support significant, sustainable change. Marris also will discuss the historical and cultural context of the use of psychedelic medicines for healing, and she’ll describe the ethical challenges that arise as such practices move from counterculture to clinic. We’ll look at emerging and evolving findings in the field, as well as at the roles being played by various financial interests and ideologies in determining the direction of psychedelic-assisted therapy and research on its outcomes. Attendees will gain an awareness of the need for new professional standards and regulatory guardrails related to such work, and they’ll leave knowing key questions to ask potential providers of psychedelic-assisted therapy. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

🔥 OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR at PBR EASTON! 🔥 Looking to meet new people, enjoy great music, dance, laugh, and have an unforgettable night out? Then grab your friends and join us for one of the most exciting Over 50 social events in Columbus! 📍 PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse – Easton 📅 Thursday, June 18th ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (and the fun keeps going!) This is NOT your typical quiet happy hour… this is a high-energy, country-meets-nightlife experience designed for fun-loving singles and couples over 50 who still enjoy getting out, socializing, and making memories! ✨ What’s Happening: 🎵 Live Music from 6:30–8:30 PM 🐂 Mechanical Bull Riding starting at 8:30 PM 💃 Line Dancing with Instructor from 9–10 PM 🎧 DJ & Dancing starting at 9 PM 🍹 Drink Specials All Night: $3, $4 & $5 specials! Whether you want to relax with a drink, hit the dance floor, try the mechanical bull, or just meet a great group of people in a fun atmosphere — this event has something for everyone. 👉 IMPORTANT: When you arrive, CHECK IN with the host under: “Doug / Meetup” to receive your wristband. 🚗 FREE Parking available across from the venue and at the Easton West Garage. Come when you can, leave when you want… but don’t be surprised if you stay all night! Let’s make Thursday night FUN again! 🎉

Let's mix and boogie! We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 6:00-8:00pm. Then we'll get down with a live band [Shucking Bubba Deluxe](http://www.shuckingbubba.com/). COVER CHARGE: $10.00 (cash) SBD: A great danceable cover band playing popular genres of music - funk, classic rock, pop & club/dance. [Harry Buffalo](http://www.harrybuffalo.com/locations/westerville/) has a wide selection of quality appetizers and entrees. Harry Buffalo seating is first come/first serve this evening. We need a few folks to be there by 6:00pm or so to secure a table on the patio. DRESS: Late Summer Patio (picnic table friendly) BAD WEATHER CANCEL (usually by 4pm) PARKING: lots near restaurant and down the street. Do not park at Taco Bell.

**🎶 BTS Is Coming – Port St. Lucie K-Pop Random Dance Party!** K-pop fans in Port St. Lucie, this one's for you. We'll put on the music, call random songs, and dance together. BTS tracks, K-pop bangers, all of it. Come ready to move. **🔞 18+ only.** This is an adults-only event. --- 🎶 **What to expect:** - A chance to meet Port St. Lucie locals who love K-pop as much as you do - Random play dance to BTS and K-pop hits - Fan chants, singalongs, and pure concert energy - Random song calls — jump in when you know the choreo **Event Details** - **Format:** In-person random play dance – Port St. Lucie fans only - **Vibe:** Loud, fun, and full of Port St. Lucie K-pop fans - **Age:** 18+ only **How It Works** 1. **Show up** – RSVP and come ready to dance. 18+ only. 2. **The music starts** – We go random play dance format. Song called, fans jump in. 3. **Full BTS section** – We dedicate a proper block to BTS to get everyone hyped for the concert. 4. **Fan time** – Between rounds, meet fellow Port St. Lucie fans and share concert plans. 💡 **Tip:** Even if you don't know every move, come and vibe. The energy is the point. --- ✨ See you on the dance floor, Port St. Lucie. 18+ only. 💃 ✨

**⚡ BTS Is Coming – Hialeah K-Pop Random Dance Party!** With BTS on their way, it's time to get the fan energy going in Hialeah. We'll put on the music, call random songs, and dance together. BTS tracks, K-pop bangers, all of it. Come ready to move. **🔞 Adults only — 18+.** Please only RSVP if you are 18 or over. --- 🎶 **What to expect:** - All levels welcome — know the moves or just vibe along - Fan chants, singalongs, and pure concert energy - Random song calls — jump in when you know the choreo - Celebration vibes ahead of the BTS concert **Event Details** - **Format:** In-person K-pop fan gathering with random dance - **Vibe:** Loud, fun, and full of Hialeah K-pop fans - **Age:** 18+ only **How It Works** 1. **Come along** – RSVP below and show up on the day. 18+ only. 2. **Random play dance begins** – Music plays, a song gets called, fans who know it jump in. 3. **BTS set included** – We'll make sure the BTS catalogue gets plenty of play. 4. **Meet the fans** – Connect with Hialeah locals who love K-pop as much as you. 💡 **Tip:** Wear comfortable shoes — you'll be on your feet the whole time. --- ✨ Random dance, BTS vibes, great people. What more do you need? 👑 ✨