"Drumming for Justice" on August 27

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The weekend of August 27 and 28 will be filled with events surrounding the dedication of the national memorial honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Many of these events are reserved for ticket-holders, and space is no longer available.

Here's one event that's free and open to the public, and it sounds like fun ... though it may be loud.

Drumming for Justice
Saturday, August 27 starting at 3:30pm
DC Historical Society Grounds
801 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

There will be drummers and dancers representing many ethnic groups and cultures.  For more information about the ceremony, contact Doc Powell, founder of the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, 202-459-8157.

Also on Saturday, starting at 9:30 am at Freedom Plaza, DC Vote is holding a rally and march for full voting rights and equality for DC citizens.Go to DC Vote/Events for the details of this rally and other events of the National MLK Memorial dedication weekend.