Red Sunflower / Ahn / teaming in chess

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, Rhizome DC presents a triple bill of experimental music featuring the DC instrumental trio Red Sunflower, the Cleveland no wave/free improv group Ahn, and the poly-stylistic free improvisation project teaming in chess led by Arlington high-schooler Tiago Woodyard. The evening spans noise, textural improvisation, no wave, free jazz, and hardcore-inflected compositions, with each act bringing a distinct approach to spontaneous and unconventional sound.

When: Thursday, July 16, 2026.

Showtimes: Doors at 6:30 PM, music begins at 7:00 PM.

Tickets: $10–20, available at the door or in advance via the Rhizome DC website.

Lineup: Red Sunflower (DC) — Kiyan Saifi on guitar, Teymour Saifi on bass, Jaden Shahin on drums; the trio explores noise, textural improvisation, and experimental rock, favoring intensity and unpredictability over convention. Ahn (Cleveland) — a three-piece no wave/free improv group. teaming in chess — the project of Tiago Woodyard (Arlington, VA), combining interests in jazz, hardcore (harDCore), and 20th century composition; the live set features Woodyard and friends performing selections from his recent record, abstracted into free improvisation.

Run time: Not specified; the event runs from 6:30 PM (doors) until approximately 10:00 PM.

Ages: Not specified; Rhizome DC typically welcomes all-ages audiences.

Venue: Rhizome DC, 6950 Maple St NW, Washington, DC 20012.

Note: This is one show in a series of consecutive events at Rhizome DC; the earlier event on July 15 and later event on July 17 are separate performances.