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Deaf Enlightenment and Arts Festival

  • The REACH, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566 (map)

Performances: Sep 23 @5:30pm, Sep 24 @5pm , Sep 25 @10am

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Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA) and National Theatre of the Deaf (NTD) are thrilled to partner in hosting a three-day community event, Deaf Enlightenment & Arts Festival, to celebrate Deaf culture through the arts at the REACH.

Deaf Enlightenment & Arts Festival includes various outdoor activities and performances highlighting Deaf artists while showcasing their unique talents in the creative arts: music, ASL poetry/storytelling, visual arts, dance, film, theatre, and more. Join us for a great adventure and fun at the Deaf Culture & Arts Festival!

Friday, September 24

5–8 p.m. Arts Market on the REACH Plaza

5–6 p.m. DJ Set by Leyland Lyken aka DJ Supaleez; 6:00–6:15 p.m. Performance by Ronnie Bradley

6:15–6:30 p.m. Performance by Sunshine 2.0; 6:30–7 p.m. Performance by Evon Black; 7–7:30 p.m. Performance by Fred Beam; 7:30–8 p.m. DJ Set by Leyland Lyken aka DJ Supalee

Earlier Event: September 24
Outlaw Music Festival
Later Event: September 24
Kany Garcia