We host Open Piano every Wednesday from 7:00 to 10:30 pm, Upstairs at The Saloon, 1207 U Street NW. You are invited to eat, drink, listen and celebrate with us, or even take your turn playing in a room full of excellent local pianists.
Open Piano DC is based upon a simple mix of people and an acoustic piano, every week. There is no recorded background music or cover charge.
Our basic schedule structure is:
First Wednesday: Late Night Show, 7:00 to midnight
Second Wednesday: Simply Open Piano, 7:00 to 10:30
Second Friday: (NEW) Friday Night Fever. Starting on February 14th, 2025, we will present Open Piano upstairs from 8 to 11:00 pm and see what happens... (NOTE: This months Friday night fever will take place a week later, on FRIDAY, MAY 16th. This is a one-off, and we'll resume our normal Friday Night Fever on the second Friday of every month.)
Third Wednesday: Even more simply Open Piano, 7:00 to 10:30...
Third Thursday: We host the stand-alone CHILDREN'S HOUR every third Thursday of every month, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, with an option to go later if the situation calls for it. You and your child, or at least A child, are welcome to come by and let them perform for their contemporaries. (see Special Events) BTW, this month's Thursday, May 15th Children's Hour will be the last of the season.
Fourth Wednesday: Open Piano with a Spotlight guest.
The Spotlights are generally a half hour long and start between 8:00 and 8:30 pm.
FMI: Please see our Special Events page, or call 301 775 3652
The Saloon is a non-profit pub that donates its earnings to the Kamal Foundation, which builds schools and clinics all over the world. So, every time you buy a drink, you're helping somebody.
The Saloon is served by the Green Line U Street Metro stop. There is no cover charge.
FMI about The Saloon, the foundataion or Open Piano, call 301 775 3652. To get on our mailing list, please go to: purple.ohodin.com
