Even the biggest socialites'n'sich are turning up their shine as the DMV keeps pressing with Haiti.
That being said, here's some of what's going down just within the next 48 hours around the way:
Saturday, January 30th
Hip Hop 4 Haiti W/ Hip Hop Caucus
Layla Lounge
501 Morse St, NE
hiphop4haiti.ning.com
4P - 9P
Folks across the country are declaring 1/30 an official day of service to Haiti. Clothing, supplies, toiletries and non-perishable food items are welcome at this event. See the full list of goods to bring when you run through Layla tomorrow evening
here.
Local artists in attendance include DeAngelo Redman, Kyonte, Dy Rec, Mugsy Malone, Bear Witnez, Laelo Hood, Rated R, DJ DEE Cash on the 1s and 2s, & all female cipha! You can learn more about Hip Hop 4 Haiti's going-ons via www.HipHopHelpHaiti.org (New York Ave Metro Sta, Red Line)
Saturday, January 30th
DC Loves Haiti
The Park @ 14th
920 14th St, NW
Donations: $10-$25+
DRESS CODE: (DON'T play yourself) no sneakers allowed
$5 coat check
6P - 9P
The Park is also welcoming volunteers for this event. If you are interested, more information is available here. Performances include activist, poet, educator and Emcee Omekongo Dibinga. 100% of funds donated will go to Doctors Without Borders, Partners in Health, World Vision, and/or (if you as a donor choose), the Clinton/Bush Haiti Fund. Checks can be made to one or all of these organizations. Learn more via DC Loves Haiti. www.theparkatfourteenth.com (McPherson Square Metro Sta, Blue Line)
