Discover First Music at Levine! Join us for a free Open House and experience how music, movement, and play come together to create joyful early learning experiences for little ones and their families.
During the Open House, families can participate in a free demo class, explore musical sounds and percussion instruments during open play, meet First Music teachers, and learn more about what to expect when enrolling in our classes.
First Music classes are designed especially for young kids and combine singing, movement, instruments, and creative play in an engaging, age-appropriate musical environment.
Schedule
9:30–10:00 AM Free Play & Q&A
10:00–10:30 AM Demo Class for ages 4 months–3 years
10:30–11:00 AM Free Play & Q&A
11:00–11:30 AM Demo Class for ages 3–5 years
11:30 AM–12:00 PM Free Play & Q&A
All kids must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
Join us for a free, family-friendly afternoon of music, activities, cake, and ice cream as we continue our yearlong 50th Anniversary festivities.
The celebration will feature an imaginative, playful, and entertaining performance of Peter and the Wolf and The Toy Symphony by Really Inventive Stuff, along with fun for all ages under a large outdoor tent.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate five decades of music, learning, and community.
Schedule
Before the Concert Instrument Making and Instrument Petting Zoo.
2–3:30 PM Concert featuring “Peter and the Wolf” and “The Toy Symphony” by Really Inventive Stuff. The concert will begin promptly.
3:30–5 PM Festive activities including Community Sing, Community Drumming, First Music Family Jam, and more.
Parking and Transportation
There will be no vehicle access, parking, or drop-off available on campus during the Birthday Bash. Guests are encouraged to use Metro, rideshare, or other alternative transportation when possible. Rideshare drop-off is available at 29th and Upton St. NW.
Paid public parking is available at the University of the District of Columbia Van Ness Campus Garage, 3305 Van Ness St. NW, Washington, DC 20008. Additional paid public parking is available at Van Ness Center, site of Giant Food, 4301 Connecticut Ave. NW, with the entrance off Veazey Terrace.
A complimentary shuttle will run between the UDC garage and Levine from 1:30–5:30 PM. The shuttle will pick up guests outside the parking garage. Please note that while the garage is under some construction, it remains open.
Accessible parking: Guests who need accessible parking or have mobility-related parking needs should contact Alisa Ben-Ami at abenami@levinemusic.org for assistance by Friday, September 25.
Bring Your Water Bottle!
Guests are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. Water filling stations will be available throughout the event.
Please Note
We’ve had an incredible response to our Birthday Bash, with hundreds of guests planning to celebrate with us! Seating for the concert is limited, so we encourage guests to arrive early.RSVPing does not guarantee a seat for the concert. Standing room will also be available, and guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for additional seating.
RSVP CLOSED
RSVPs are now closed, but you’re still welcome to stop by and celebrate with us! We’re expecting a very large crowd, so please be aware that space and seating may be limited.
Details
Date:
September 27
Time:
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Cost:
Free
Anniversary, Family Concert
Venue
Location
DC Campus: NW
2801 Upton Street, NW Washington,
DC
20008+ Google Map
