"We provide the space—our community provides the magic."

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The Palisades Hub is ready to help you put on a show!

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If you would like to organize a public performance at the Hub we would love to hear from you. We are currently offering our Social Hall or Sanctuary at a greatly reduced rate for public events by independent artists and local organizers. The Hub provides the space and support you need for a successful and fun event; you put together your show (one per calendar year allowed) and take home 100% of ticket sales (max base price $25). Here's how it works:

 

What the Hub offers ($150 due at booking):

-5pm load-in for evening shows (afternoon shows negotiable); music must end at 10pm, building cleared by 11pm.

-The room, stage, lights, plus any tables and chairs you require.

-Three parking spaces right next to the stage down a short flight of stairs for load-in.

-Listing on our website calendar, social media, weekly newsletter and listserv posts.

-PA system w/engineer (added $50) 

-Social Hall projector w/screen (added $50) 

-Sanctuary projector w/screen (added $100) 

[PA and Projector specs are available HERE.]

-16" carpeted risers; max 8' x 6' (added $50, Sanctuary only)

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Organizer's Responsibilities:

COMMUNICATION: Putting together the show and communicating all info with performers. If using the Hub's PA, providing stage plots and input lists in advance of the show.

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TICKETING: Setting up an advance ticket link (if desired) and providing a door person for the duration of the event. Maximum base ticket price for community-powered events is $20. 

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PROMOTION: Providing the Hub with all promo assets (graphics, event description, artist bios, preferred videos and artist links, door time, show times, ticket link and payment options at the door), ideally one month prior to the event. The Hub will be happy to post to our channels as a supplemental effort.   

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ROOM SET-UP & BREAKDOWN: Setting up tables and chairs before the event and putting things back after (with the Hub's help). 

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ALCOHOL POLICY: If allowing alcohol at your event (including BYOB, cash or open bar), the organizer is required to obtain a temporary liquor license for the rental date from DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration and provide a copy to the Hub prior to alcohol being made available on the premises. Hub staff will provide the necessary documentation to complete the process, which should be initiated as early as possible and no later than 14 days from your event. There are two types of temporary license:

Class F: Permits the sale and service of beer and wine ($130/day)

Class G: Permits the sale and service of spirits, beer, and wine ($300/day)

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Alternatively, an ABCA-certified caterer can provide their license but generally must also be serving food. Without a license the Hub concession stand can only offer non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. 

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Normally the Hub's performance spaces rent for $75/hr but to encourage community engagement and artistic experimentation we are offering a full evening for the price of only 2 hours, mainly to cover our facility costs. We've hosted community-powered jazz, rock and country music concerts, author talks, cabarets, theater performances, acoustic songwriter showcases and more.

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What will you bring to the Hub?