Afro Lounge is a Georgia Avenue hookah lounge and nightclub centered on Afrobeats, R&B and hip-hop. DJ-led programming defines the 21+ room, making it best for artists whose performance can live comfortably inside a dance-night format. The crowd is there to move and socialize, so momentum matters more than a traditional concert arc.
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Aqua is a DC bar and nightlife venue where weekend entertainment includes live bands as well as dancing. R&B and dance-oriented live acts fit the room particularly well, especially performers who can keep a 21+ crowd moving. This is a nightlife gig where energy and audience interaction will matter more than subtle stage production.
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- 21+
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- Dance, DJ, R&B
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- 1818 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
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- 202-832-4878
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