The Crate Convention returns to SE DC: The marketplace for the DMV’s dopest independent vinyl vendors, collectibles merchants, and independent artists on hand at Busboys & Poets SE! Live art and music by some of the best in the region! Plus the wonderful staff, retail offerings, and menu selections available from the fantastic Busboys & Poets! Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month and the birthdays of J Dilla, Kev Brown, and Nujabes.

Featuring The Crate Adventure, Black Market Vinyl, I.Aproch.2.Presence

Guest Vendors
Cookie Wear, Candikrush Skates, Cuts Books & Sips, Vinyl Meltdown, Night Train 357, Dumi Right, Substantial Art & Music, Record Exchange, KG The Music Lover, Sal Negro

Music by
DJ Nu, DJ CandiKrush, Nonchalant, Chip (Vinyl Meltdown), Ekletik, and Oatm1lk Princ3ss

Live art by
Mia Duvall

Food & Refreshments by Busboys & Poets

Supported by
@anacostiaarts
@wordsbeatsandlife
@shaolinjazz
@wpfwdc
@ust._tv
@recordpoolmixes
@specialberriez
@madeinthedmv
@arttogogo
@therecordmarket_dmv
@anacostiabid
@fireplacerecords
@capitolillradio
@illstreetgroovesradio