What better way to celebrate Chuck Brown’s birthday than go-go music and giveaways for kids?

Photographer Chip Py captured images of iconic groups like Rare Essence, Backyard Band, and the Chuck Brown Band.

D.C. native Seker Anderson says the city’s musical legacy — from Chuck Brown to Marvin Gaye — shapes his sound and vision.

Including Rare Essence, The String Queens, Sub-Radio, and more.

Instead of the traditional outdoor music festival in a D.C. park, the city will stream a tribute concert.

They initially okay-ed the event, but now are worried about the number of people who plan to attend.

A heavy rotation of jazz and rock this week, plus a go-go extravaganza.

Chuck Brown, Dave Grohl, Big Tony, and Ian MacKaye all get their signature burgers. Ian’s is not vegan, btw. Oof.

Denise Graves, a Ward 7 resident at the unveiling, said the park is “long overdue.”

With Chuck Brown Memorial Park set to open on Friday.