Art, Bikes, and Beer

Ride into fall at Phillips after 5! Join us for an Oktoberfest with a twist, bringing together art, music, cycling, and good beer. 

• Keep the evening moving with a live performance by Wicked Sycamore. 
• Customize bike tassels and bells and transform beer tops into playful accessories.
• Jeff Miller, founder and principal guide of DC Cycling Concierge, shares the best bike paths in DC, featuring tips for exploring the city on two wheels. 
• Jon Mitchell of Odd Provisions talks about the world of beer, including the basics of different beer styles, DC’s brewing history and local brewery scene, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Odd Provisions selects its beer offerings.
• Learn about essential bike maintenance and repair skills at a hands-on workshop with Conte’s Bike Shop.
• Groove to a DJ set from Lady Changa. 
• Join a Spotlight Talk with a Phillips Educator.
• Sample liqueurs from exclusive tasting partner Spirits & Spice.
• Ride to the Phillips! Visit Public Bike Racks to see where you can lock-up your bike.

IMAGE: Gjon Mili, Stroboscopic Image of Girl Wearing Culottes, Kneesock and Loafers Riding Bicycle, c. 1945, Gelatin silver print, 14 x 11 in., The Phillips Collection, Gift of Adam and Susan Finn, 2012

About Wicked Sycamore

Wicked Sycamore is an all-female trio from the Baltimore/DC area who bring a mischievous edge to their unique concoction of contemporary folk and Americana, combining intricate vocal harmonies and thoughtful instrument arrangement with tonal mood shifts lyrical storytelling. Their original music ranges from fun and lighthearted sing-alongs to deep, introspective tunes for the ages—all influenced by traditional roots music, bluegrass, pop, funk, and jazz.

About Jeff Miller and DC Cycling Concierge

Jeff Miller is the founder and principal guide of DC Cycling Concierge, a bike tour company that focuses on private, VIP, and corporate tours of DC and the region. Ranked #1 for Outdoor Activities and Tours by TripAdvisor, Jeff and his team love to give guests memorable experiences exploring the sites and history of Washington DC, the DMV region, and the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Trails. He is also a principal of DreamRides, a fundraising ride consulting service to help organizations develop, improve, and expand charity rides. Prior to starting DC Cycling Concierge and DreamRides, Jeff had a 20+ year career as a state and national leader for bicycling and walking organizations and had a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship where he biked around-the-world on a bicycle study tour.

About Jon Mitchell and Odd Provisions

Odd Provisions is an extraordinary corner market serving Columbia Heights for almost 10 years. We offer convenient groceries, produce from regional Amish farms, housemade grab and go prepared foods, natural wine, craft beer, and gifts by local artisans. Our craft beer program emphasizes freshness and seasonality. Our wine program highlights smaller family wineries. After college, Jon Mitchell began a journey tasting craft beer whenever the opportunity struck, developing an appreciation for all things beer. From homebrewing to running retail beer programs to managing a local brewery taproom, Jon has been involved with many facets of the Washington, DC beer scene for over 15 years. This time has taught him much about the industry and consumer trends, and allowed him to sample some of the best beers in the world.