Events Calendar

Ocean Alley have captivated audiences around the world with their infectious melody lines and memorable blend of psychedelic-surf-rock. Their track ‘Confidence’ took out top spot in the triple j Hottest 100 of 2018, with their acclaimed second album Chiaroscuro voted #2 on triple j’s 2018 album of the year listener poll and peaking at #11 on the ARIA Charts.The band have solidified their position as one of Australia’s most exciting touring acts, making their mark on the local and international circuit by playing an abundance of headline shows and festivals, including selling 25,000 tickets across 15 sold out shows on their most recent headline tour of Australia.2019 saw the band continue their consistent touring schedule, selling out 30 headline shows across North America, Europe, UK and New Zealand, as well as playing career-defining sets in Australia at Splendour In The Grass, Bluesfest and the triple j One Night Stand, as well as overseas at Reading & Leeds (UK), BottleRock (USA) and Sziget (HUN). With the smooth and soulful sounds of new single ‘Tombstone’ in hand, 1 of 3 standalone singles released in 2019 (accompanying previous singles ‘Infinity’ and ‘Stained Glass’), and on the back of massive sets at Laneway Festival in Australia, the band is set to consolidate and build with the immense DIY momentum that shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.

Artist Arthur Jafa’s powerful video examination of Black life in America, Love is the Message, The Message is Death, was streamed continuously online by SAAM June 26 to 28. Viewers were encouraged to share responses to the artwork, which will guide this online conversation with E. Carmen Ramos, acting chief curator and curator of Latinx art at SAAM, Rhea Combs, curator of film and photography at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and Saisha Grayson, SAAM’s curator of time-based media. Stephanie Stebich, The Margaret and Terry Stent Director, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery, will offer short introductory remarks.

Oh my mastodon! Why is there a mastodon skeleton at SAAM? Find out the answer to this question and more when two Smithsonian experts sit down for an online discussion to bring art and science together.

Join SAAM’s Senior Curator Eleanor Jones Harvey and Kirk Johnson, Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History for an online discussion and uncover the unexpected connections between American art and an extinct species featured in the exhibition Alexander von Humboldt and the United States: Art, Nature, and Culture. 

It’s almost the funniest comedy show ever! [For Tickets: AlmostLadiesNight.com]

Join the best national stand-up comedians, interactive comedy segments, and be surrounded by the most beautiful audience around – this and every Third Thursday!

Almost Ladies Night is a totally new comedy experience!

Arive EARLY and let us treat you to Complimentary Massages provided by Hands-In-Motion Mobile Massage & enjoy our customary Welcome Shots. WE also have $5 Drink Specials ALL NIGHT!

Don’t be fooled by the title Almost Ladies Night is for the MEN too!! While we do cater to the ladies, it’s definitely a great vibe for the guys!  It’s the perfect night out with your friends (or) date night (or) to meet someone new.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The show features hilarious national comedians (as seen on HBO, NBC, Comedy Central)
• $5 signature drinks specials – all-night (and they are strong)
• Tinder Live™
• …and other special surprises!

Accompanied by the grown and sexy sounds from DJ K-La! This will be an early evening of laughter and fun like no other show in the area!

Hosted by the hilarious TOMMY TAYLOR JR (from HBO’s VEEP & Conan O’Brien).

WHEN IS IT:

Doors Open: 6:30PM

SHOWTIME: 7:45PM