Opened March 17th, 2010, U Street Music Hall is a DJ-owned and operated basement dance club and live music venue. Its 500-person capacity room features one of the city’s best sound systems, a 1200 square foot cork-cushioned dance floor and two bars with a full liquor selection. About the U Street Music Foundation - As D.C.’s music scene continues to expand, it’s incredibly important for us to ensure that we’re building something for future generations and not just ourselves. The U Street Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting music education programs and events for Ward 1 and Washington D.C. area youth.