Community Events

Built From Scratch X Connect to Culture

Grooves In The Garden
Summer 2025

  • Location: The Well At Oxon Run

    Live Music by: The SoulCial Club.

    Feat.

    On Drums @The_Real_Bearded_Drummer

    The DJ @FatherFonz

    Vocalist @SheIsTiffanieM

    Photos & Video By: 📸@TheeBoothExperience

    The Grooves In The Garden experience is designed to connect Americans with their West African friends and neighbors in a shared cultivation experience. This exciting event series celebrates our diverse community in Washington, DC while also paying homage to our roots while connecting District residents. Located in DC's most beautiful urban farm, The Well at Oxon Run Park, the festival transforms the green space into a vibrant hub of activity and cultural exchange.

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YOUTH SUMMER CAMP 2025

Grooves for Growth Summer Camp

BFS X Connected to Culture
Summer 2025

  • Location: Moten Elementary

    DJ & Production Programming: The BFS Academy (Built From Scratch)

    Program Description

    Grooves for Growth is a 7-week summer program offering youth an engaging experience in DJing, music production, audio therapy, and digital literacy. By blending creative expression, social-emotional learning (SEL), and technical skills development, participants will gain confidence and explore pathways to educational and career opportunities in technology and the arts.

    Program Highlights:

    • DJ & Music Production Training: Hands-on workshops teach skills such as beat matching, mixing, and creating original tracks using industry-standard equipment.

    • Audio Therapy Sessions: Guided sessions help participants explore the emotional impact of sound through mindfulness and stress-relief exercises.

    • Digital Literacy: Students will learn intermediate computer skills, including file management, basic coding concepts, digital presentation tools, and an introduction to career pathways in technology.

    • Showcase Opportunities: Participants will present their music and digital projects during an end-of-program showcase.

THE LAB

The CoWorking Space for the Modern Creator

  • The Lab, a dynamic co-working space designed for creators, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinkers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether you're a startup founder refining your pitch, a designer crafting your next masterpiece, or a writer in search of inspiration, this is the space for you.


    Why Work at The Lab?

    • Creative Energy – Connect with like-minded innovators

    • Focused Productivity – A dedicated space for work

    • Networking – Meet future collaborators, partners, and investors

    • Live Workshops & Pop-Ups – Weekly guest speakers and expert-led sessions

    • Coffee & Conversations – Fuel your creativity with fresh coffee and real talk

    No membership required. Drop in, lock in, and build something great.

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