Get Wicked

Join us for a delightfully dark evening of art, music, and mischief! Explore the galleries and enjoy a wicked mix of music, drinks, art activities, and hauntingly good fun. 

• Live Music: Electrifying sounds by Bryce Bowyn
• DJ Set: Enjoy atmospheric beats from DJ XSA from Eaton Radio
• Magical Encounters: Be dazzled by a mysterious wizard’s spellbinding show
• Art Activity: Transform a pencil into a Wicked-inspired wand with adornments, ribbons, and sparkles.
• Face Painting: Get transformed with fantastical looks inspired by Glinda and Elphaba Jollie Faces
• Special Appearance: Be greeted by Evillene, the evil witch from The Wiz, cosplayed by Tranquil Ashes, in collaboration with Blerdcon
• Tasting: Sample liqueurs from exclusive tasting partner Spirits & Spice
• Bread Furst: Wine, beer, and specialty drinks Midori Sour and Kir Royale in the cafe, as well as apple cider rolls in the House Dining Room
• Sip: “The Wicked Witch” cocktail (Spirit & Spice’s Sundrop Agave Liqueur, tequila blanco, seltzer), “For Good” mocktail (non-alcoholic sauvignon blanc, passionfruit, orange juice), beer, and wine
• Spotlight Talks: Learn about spooky works in the collection with Phillips Educators

About Bryce Bowyn

Based in Washington, DC, Bryce Bowyn juxtaposes familiar, late 2000s pop soundscapes with self-aware, cutting lyricism. Bowyn’s anthemic electropop tracks have captivated audiences throughout the nation’s capital and beyond. As an innovative audiovisual artist and horror buff, Bowyn goes beyond the musical realm, presenting bouncy, irresistible melodies alongside unexpectedly dark and esoteric music videos. From the demonic bloodbath of “Nostalgic” to the unnerving thrills of “Ruthless,” Bowyn’s work exhibits a complex and expansive spectrum of vision and unfiltered dynamism. Honored for his contributions to the arts in DC, Bowyn received the Arts and Humanities Fellowship grants in both 2024 and 2025. Beyond his artistic pursuits, Bowyn is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health.

About Tranquil Ashes

Tranquil Ashes is a multi-talented artist who has distinguished herself as a published model, make-up artist, organizer, event producer, award winning cosplayer and host. Tranquil brings a unique set of skills and experiences from growing up in Baltimore to spending several years in Japan. She is a champion and creator of brave geek spaces such as the Pop Culture Gala event known as The CosGala, Chub Rub Society, Obsidian Brews as well as Black MerMay Day. Tranquil has been creating for 8 years and in that time has been recognized by AfroPunk, Black Nerd Problems, Nickelodeon, Oprah Daily, the Sy-Fy channel and published in several books/anthologies. Tranquil Ashes has also been sponsored by Mehron Makeup to bring life to Corey the Manticore from Disney’s Pixar Onward. As well and Disney’s Cosplay Encanto Project. Most recent accolade winning first place in Team skit for SDCC masquerade competition.

IMAGE: Graham Sutherland, Dark Entrance, 1959, Oil on canvas 51 3/4 x 38 1/4 in., The Phillips Collection, Acquired 1959