Welcome to the DCAAN community calendar! Below you will find events and programs with accessibility services in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.
Please note, the system automatically gives an end time of one hour after the start time. Please contact the organization hosting the event for true end times.
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Events in December 2023
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- The Bard & The Beat-Shakespeare Everywhere Festival
The Bard & The Beat-Shakespeare Everywhere Festival The Bard & The Beat-Shakespeare Everywhere Festival
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December 6, 2023The Negro Classical Cultural Carnival and Shakespeare Theatre Company join forces to celebrate the beat that connects us all in an evening of music, dance, and theatre. Featuring Shuchi Buch, Voices Unbarred, Jae Anthonee, and many more!
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- FREE! Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military A Holiday Pops! with Norm Lewis
FREE! Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military A Holiday Pops! with Norm Lewis FREE! Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military A Holiday Pops! with Norm Lewis
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December 7, 2023Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military invites all current, retired, veteran, and prior service members and their families to a special FREE performance of the hottest holiday bash in town—A Holiday Pops! Get ready to sing along, laugh, and warm your spirit at our sparkling celebration as Broadway superstar Norm Lewis lights up the stage with holiday showstoppers, Broadway favorites, and more!
Please note: you must present a valid military ID along with your reservation voucher(s) to attend.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me
The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me
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December 9, 2023As the first Christmas nears, who among the animals can lead Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem? Fearsome Lion and graceful Unicorn are the top contenders—though it certainly won’t be Donkey, whose only humble gift is a small but sturdy back. But with the birth of a very special king on the horizon, Donkey soon discovers that miracles can happen anywhere!
Whimsical costumes. Endearing characters. Playful music. It’s no surprise that when WNO first premiered this family-friendly opera in 2013, the Washington Post praised its “fresh energy and charm,” and tickets quickly sold out. Based on the award-winning children’s book and featuring music from Tony®-winning composer Jeanine Tesori, this heartwarming production returns for the holidays featuring a talented cast of members of our Cafritz Young Artist Program and the WNO Children’s Chorus.
Suitable and fun for all ages!
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- The Improvised Shakespeare Company
The Improvised Shakespeare Company The Improvised Shakespeare Company
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December 10, 2023Based on one audience suggestion (a title for a play that has yet to be written) The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised masterpiece right before your very eyes! Each of the players has brushed up on his “thee’s” and “thou’s” to bring you an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written—and if you’re wondering where the story is going...so are they!
Due to the improvised nature of the show, some performances may contain mild mature content.
The Kennedy Center - Theater Lab2700 F Street, NWWashington, DC 20566 -
- Disney’s Frozen
Disney’s Frozen Disney’s Frozen
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December 13, 2023From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony® Award–nominated Best Musical, is now on tour across North America—and the critics rave, “It’s simply magical!” (LA Daily News). Heralded by the New Yorker as “thrilling” and “genuinely moving,” Frozen features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. Oscar® winner Jennifer Lee (book), Tony® and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage (director), and Tony® winner Rob Ashford (choreographer) round out the creative team that has won a cumulative 16 Tony® Awards. An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, Frozen is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy.
Recommended for age 6 and up.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- "Musical Thinking" Gallery Talk
"Musical Thinking" Gallery Talk "Musical Thinking" Gallery Talk
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December 14, 2023Go in-depth with Saisha Grayson, curator of time-based media at SAAM, as she discusses the years-long curatorial process behind "Musical Thinking: New Video Art and Sonic Strategies." Learn about her reasons for featuring selected artists and video art, with a special focus on auditory artworks and how they merge together in this evocative and emotionally resonant exhibition.
Free | Registration encouraged.
Meet in G Street Lobby800 G Street NWWashington, DC 20001(202) 633-8534 -
- The Dragon King’s Daughter and 1 other event
The Dragon King’s Daughter The Dragon King’s Daughter
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December 16, 2023Twelve-year-old Kenny Li is being bullied at school. When he finds a magical tablet, he is transported to the Jade Kingdom where he meets Xing, the Dragon King’s daughter. Together, they go on a quest to save the world, finding courage and friendship along the way.
Chinese dragon mythology, martial arts, and stunning voices combine in this world premiere musical following an unlikely young duo on a daring adventure. Marcus Yi’s heroic story and inspiring songs come alive onstage, with direction by Chongren Fan and choreography by Billy Bustamante.
Most enjoyed by ages 5+
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727A Candlelight Christmas A Candlelight Christmas
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December 16, 2023Ring in the holiday season (literally!) at The Washington Chorus' "A Candlelight Christmas!" Featuring spirited brass, a festive chorus, and extra special guests to help you celebrate the season, this concert is among the DC region's most beloved holiday traditions—so don't miss this heartwarming seasonal delight!
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727 -
- Girl From the North Country and 1 other event
Girl From the North Country Girl From the North Country
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December 17, 2023Girl From the North Country is the Tony Award®–winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!”
Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony®-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From the North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” “Slow Train Coming,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”
It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life, and hope. Experience this “profoundly beautiful” production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.
Recommended for age 12 and up.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566Girl From The North Country Girl From The North Country
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December 17, 2023Girl From The North Country is the Tony Award®–winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!” It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life, and hope. Experience this “profoundly beautiful” production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.
Recommended for age 12 and up.2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566 -
- Girl From the North Country
Girl From the North Country Girl From the North Country
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December 22, 2023Girl From the North Country is the Tony Award®–winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!”
Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony®-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From the North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” “Slow Train Coming,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”
It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life, and hope. Experience this “profoundly beautiful” production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.
Recommended for age 12 and up.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566 -
- Girl From the North Country and 1 other event
Girl From the North Country Girl From the North Country
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December 23, 2023Girl From the North Country is the Tony Award®–winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!”
Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony®-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From the North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” “Slow Train Coming,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”
It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life, and hope. Experience this “profoundly beautiful” production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.
Recommended for age 12 and up.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566Messiah Sing-Along Messiah Sing-Along
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December 23, 2023Be part of Washington’s most popular free holiday event, the Kennedy Center’s Messiah Sing-Along. Back by popular demand, the evening concert features conductor Nancia D’Alimonte as she leads members of the Washington National Opera Orchestra, guest soloists, a chorus of 150, and a very enthusiastic audience in Handel’s masterpiece. A family and community tradition since 1971!
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
2700 F Street NWWashington, DC 20566202-416-8727
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