Conservatives and liberals play nice to the groove of good music, and occassional tasty libations, with these four summer concert series going on now. Don’t miss out!


Artomatic: May 18 – June 23
Crystal City, Virginia is hosting the largest creative event in the DMV. An 11-story building is bursting with creative innovation, with 1,300 artists and performers sharing their crafts, and countless others being inspired. Let out your free spirit and try a little bit of everything from wine tasting, film, art lectures, exhibits, and so so so much more. Oh, and did I mention it is all FREE?

Please support our local artists and help keep these cultural events in the city by making a donation, or volunteering your time.
http://artomatic.org/


Songwriters and Poets Guerilla Showcase Series 2012, at The Black Squirrel : May 22 – June 28
The Black Squirrel, in Adams Morgan is letting it all out in the summer heat. This series features everything from folk, rock, blues, hip hop, and jazz. If you think you like all kinds of music, this series your scene.

The early weekday shows make the perfect happy hour gathering, and there is no need to worry about any lame dress codes at any day of the week. Come as you are and enjoy.
http://www.blacksquirreldc.com/songwriters-and-poets-2012-series/


DC Jazz Festival: June 1-10
The DC Jazz Festival is here and that means it’s the season for cocktail dresses, sports jackets, fly hats, and some shameless flirting—or is that just me.

The spirit of jazz can not be contained in just one venue or street corner; it cocoons the city with the sweet sound or horns, bass, strings, and vocal melodies you will hum for days. You can also get the DC Jazz Fest app for your smart phone. How cool is that?
http://www.dcjazzfest.org/


Strathmore’s Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series: (Wednesdays) June 20 – Aug 8
The Strathmore is giving what the people of North Bethesda, Maryland want. This includes a little, rock, country, and bachata. All events are family friendly, and are held outdoors on Wednesday nights. Feel free to frolic.
http://www.strathmore.org/press/pressreleases/view.asp?id=41255866