The R&B Club Discusses the Year in R&B: 1996

The R&B Club presents a musical book-club-style conversation about the major R&B releases, artists, and cultural impact of 1996. The discussion considers why the year remains significant, from Lauryn Hill’s growing prominence and the success of the *Waiting to Exhale* soundtrack and Mariah Carey’s *Daydream* to the breakthroughs of Maxwell and Dru Hill.

The program also looks at major returns by SWV, Toni Braxton, and Aaliyah, New Edition’s comeback, Tony! Toni! Toné!’s farewell, and the continued growth of hip-hop and R&B collaborations. The R&B Club is a cultural gathering founded in 2018 that explores the influence of R&B through a musical book-club format.

When: November 8, 2026

Showtimes: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door

Ages: All ages

Genre: R&B

Venue: Songbyrd Music House

Address: 540 Penn Street NE

Door Time: 12:00 PM

Event Type: Party or social gathering

Additional Information: The R&B Club can be followed on social media at @therandbclubdc.