Howard Theatre

A saxophone takes center stage in Chris Mitchell’s Begging For Sax Tour, a live show built around the expressive range of one of jazz’s most distinctive instruments. The saxophonist brings his performance to The Howard Theatre for an evening that blends musicianship, storytelling, and a close connection between artist and audience. Mitchell’s approach places the instrument’s warmth and versatility at the heart of the experience, moving beyond a traditional concert format to explore the personality behind the sound. The Washington, DC stop welcomes listeners of all ages for a night focused on live performance, improvisation, and the atmosphere created when a skilled soloist leads the room.

An R&B party that starts at 9am flips nightlife on its head, replacing last call with morning light and coffee hour with slow jams. THE9AMBANGER brings its touring daytime concept to The Howard Theatre, where DJs build a soundtrack from classic R&B, love songs, and singalong favorites instead of easing into the day quietly. The early start changes the mood as much as the schedule, creating a dance floor that feels energetic without stretching into the early hours of the next morning. Rather than treating the unusual timing as a gimmick, the event leans into it, turning familiar rituals of a night out into a daytime gathering shaped by nostalgia, shared lyrics, and high energy crowds. The result is a party that borrows the atmosphere of a packed club while unfolding long before most weekend brunch reservations begin.