The LAB is an experimental venue and workspace encouraging collaboration, inspiration and creation through shared space. Visual artists, musicians, writers, dancers, thespians, and a host of others work in the studio, have concerts and open mics, do staged readings, rehearse and collaborate. Rent The Lab
The LAB All Ages
The Lab All Ages works with musicians and charities to help build our local community in both the arts and humanities.
Open Mic & Music Market
All Genres of Music & Artists, Acoustic, Hip-Hop, Singer Songwriters, Bands, Spoken Word, Comedians, etc. PLUS Music Market: Instrument and Music Equipment trade and sell. Vinyl, CD & Tape swap and sell. Cafe Lounge: Coffee, Beverages & Snacks. When? 1st and 3rd Thursdays every month at 8 pm, The Lab @Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Ln, Alex VA. $2 donations except performers. To Register or confirm a performance, visit www.tinyurl.com/thelabopenmic.
As a music venue, our goal is to help musicians break into the DC market by assisting them in building a following and providing them with resources in the area. We work with out-of-town and under-aged bands as well as more accomplished bands to fill a gap that has existed in DC and Northern Va music for some time.
Charity
We plan to use the draw of music entertainment to build awareness and raise money for local charities in the area. We believe that art should be deeply rooted the fabric of local community and is an important way to communicate awareness of local issues that deserve attention from the greater public.
Venue Address:
THE LAB
1819 N. Quaker Lane (at Crestwood Drive) Alexandria VA 22302
We believe the artist's imagination and rich interior life are of great value. We foster an environment where this is nurtured.
Professional Development
We partner with people who are vibrant contributors to our community to provide holistic resources to foster healthy, imaginative, empowered people and artists. Our classes are geared towards professional artists and beginners.
Space
We are a resource to the person, the Creative. We provide the resource of space at accessible cost in a nurturing environment within which artists and arts organizations can build and grow.
Community
Convergence is a place to contribute and be heard within a larger community where process, insight and experiences are valued.