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–April 2024
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December 6, 2023(1 event) The Bard & The Beat-Shakespeare Everywhere Festival – The 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 NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
December 7, 2023(1 event) FREE! Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military A Holiday Pops! with Norm Lewis – Notes 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 NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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December 9, 2023(1 event) The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me – As 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 NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
December 10, 2023(1 event) The Improvised Shakespeare Company – Based 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 Lab 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566 |
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December 16, 2023(2 events) The Dragon King’s Daughter – Twelve-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 NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 A Candlelight Christmas – Ring 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 NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
December 17, 2023(1 event) Girl From the North Country – Girl 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 NW Washington, DC 20566 |
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December 22, 2023(1 event) Girl From the North Country – Girl 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 NW Washington, DC 20566 |
December 23, 2023(1 event) Messiah Sing-Along – Be 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 NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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January 7, 2024(1 event) Disney’s Frozen – From 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 NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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January 12, 2024(1 event) Disney’s Frozen – From 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 NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
January 13, 2024(1 event) The Other Side – Clover’s mom says it isn’t safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups’ rules by sitting on top of the fence together. Education Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson’s simple yet powerful book The Other Side comes to life in an evening-length dance piece from choreographer and Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Dance Education Hope Boykin. When literal and figurative fences keep us apart, can we find the courage—and creativity—to knock them down? Most enjoyed by ages 5+ 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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February 4, 2024(1 event) Broadway Center Stage: tick, tick... BOOM! – Before there was RENT… there was tick, tick… BOOM!, Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. The semi-autobiographical story follows Jon, a composer struggling to break into New York City’s theater scene. This intimate, three-actor production boasts unforgettable songs including “30/90,” “Johnny Can’t Decide,” and the Sondheim-inspired “Sunday.” Directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Neil Patrick Harris! 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 |
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February 11, 2024(1 event) The Girl Who Became Legend – The town of Dustbin is known for two things: rules and dust, the kind you get when it doesn't rain for years and years. But one day a young girl named Raina spies a cloud in the sky. No one believes her, so she sets out on a great adventure to bring the cloud back home. Along the way, she meets outlaws, folk heroes—and a thunderstorm. Come along with Raina in this modern-day feminist folktale with music! A ZACH Theatre production, this captivating journey takes the stage, with script and lyrics by Sarah Saltwick, music and additional lyrics by Helyn Rain Messenger, Amber Quick, and Paul Sanchez, and direction by Liz Fisher. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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February 18, 2024(1 event) Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations – Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts, creating an amazing 42 top-ten hits with 14 reaching number one. Recommended for ages 13 and up. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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February 21, 2024(1 event) Mother Tongue Film Festival: Frybread Face and Me – The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world, highlighting the crucial role languages play in our daily lives. For our opening night, we are pleased to present Billy Luther’s first narrative feature, “Frybread Face and Me,” followed by a Q&A with one of the film’s protagonists, Charley Hogan (Navajo). “Frybread Face and Me” (dir. Billy Luther, 2023) Content warning: For mature audiences. Contains coarse language. Accessibility at the Mother Tongue Film Festival: Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian - Rasmuson Auditorium |
February 22, 2024(1 event) Mother Tongue Film Festival: Regeneration – The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world, highlighting the crucial role languages play in our daily lives. Stories of loss, revelation, and recovery can lead us on the path to restoring a sense of wholeness. In this program, youth confront generational trauma and seek to break through for a brighter future. Following the screening, stay for a Q&A with director Xun Sero. Registration at the link below is encouraged. “Mother’s Tongue” (dir. D. Wilmos Paul, 2022) “Mamá / Mom” (dir. Xun Sero, 2022) Accessibility at the Mother Tongue Film Festival: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - Ring Auditorium |
February 23, 2024(4 events) Mother Tongue Film Festival: Reclaiming Knowledge – The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world, highlighting the crucial role languages play in our daily lives. As a result of colonization, much Indigenous knowledge was destroyed or extracted, with many sacred objects finding their way to museums overseas. How can Indigenous scholars and communities reclaim their patrimony and reconnect with the knowledges embedded in their objects? We’ll explore questions of return and reclamation in this film and the Q&A that follows with the director and Ñuu Savi cultural experts. Registration at the link below is encouraged. “Ñii Ñu’u” (dir. Omar Aguilar Sánchez, 2022) Accessibility at the Mother Tongue Film Festival: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Q?rius Mother Tongue Film Festival: Redrawing the Lines – The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world, highlighting the crucial role languages play in our daily lives. How can we find balance when on opposing sides? Can we build spaces for listening and leveling the playing field? A discussion with director Francisco Huichaqueo will follow the screening. Registration at the link below is encouraged. "I Am Home" (dir. Kymon Greyhorse, 2022) "Künü" (dir. Francisco Huichaqueo, 2022) Accessibility at the Mother Tongue Film Festival: Smithsonian Natural Museum of Natural History - Q?rius Mother Tongue Film Festival: Memory and Renewal – The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world, highlighting the crucial role languages play in our daily lives. We invite you on a poignant journey through identity and cultural revival. These films paint a vivid portrait of the struggles and triumphs in reclaiming Indigenous languages. "Grape Soda in the Parking Lot" and "ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak)" each uniquely testify to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of erasure, highlighting the vital role language plays in connecting us to our past, present, and future. Join us for an evening screening that reflects on and celebrates the power of memory and words to create change. Registration at the link below is required. Grape Soda in the Parking Lot (dirs. Megan Kyak-Monteith, Taqralik Partridge, 2023) "ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak)" (dirs. ᎤᎶᎩᎳ/Schon Duncan, Michael McDermit, 2023) ___ Accessibility at the Mother Tongue Film Festival: Planet Word - Friedman Family Auditorium Mother Tongue Film Festival: Bridging Worlds – The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world, highlighting the crucial role languages play in our daily lives. In this program, two films intersect at the crossroads of love and resistance. "Aikāne" and "Y SŴN" illustrate the spiritual connections that can be formed and the cultural ties that can be broken in the fight against political repression. Though artistically varied, both display the transformative power of commitment, be it to a person or a cause, iterating the fight for identity as a universal narrative. Join this evening screening, followed by a Q&A, and celebrate the indomitable spirit of humanity in its many facets. Registration at the link below is required. "Aikāne" (dirs. Daniel Sousa, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, 2023) "Y SŴN" (dir. Lee Haven Jones, 2023) Accessibility at the Mother Tongue Film Festival: Planet Word - Friedman Family Auditorium |
February 24, 2024(4 events) Mother Tongue Film Festival: Sustenance (Shorts Program) – The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world, highlighting the crucial role languages play in our daily lives. These collected shorts from around the world explore different dimensions of finding sustenance—whether through connecting to place and kin, cooking and eating food, or different forms of artistic expression. Evoking the many dimensions and transformations in these ongoing practices, these films reveal the various ways humans connect to their world. Stay after the films for a Q&A with attending directors. Registration at the link below is encouraged. "Imalirijit" (dirs. Vincent L’Herault, Time Anaviapik Soucie, 2021) "Bhaskar Chitrakar: Painting Kalighat Moderns" (dirs. Matthew Raj Webb, Ihaab Syed, Rohan Sengupta, 2024) "Wa’yûna" (dir. Serena Mosquito, 2023) "Ekbeh" (dir. Mariah Hernandez-Fitch, 2023) "Mutsoóngo Malaávu" (dir. Rosa Vieira, 2023) "Burros" (dir. Jefferson Stein, 2021) "Silt" (dir. Emilie Upczak, 2022) "A Bata do Milho / Corn Beat" (dirs. Eduardo Liron, Renata Mattar, 2023) "Nhakpoti / Star Girl" (dirs. Pat-i Kayapó, Paul Chilsen, 2023) Accessibility at the Mother Tongue Film Festival: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Baird Auditorium Mother Tongue Film Festival: Hidden Letters – The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world, highlighting the crucial role languages play in our daily lives. Nüshu, a clandestine language created and used solely by Yao women in Hunan Province, offers a unique legacy that unites its practitioners. Delving into the lives of women in modern China bound by the once-secret script, "Hidden Letters" is a poignant exploration of female bonds and the generational echoes of gendered oppression in China. The documentary artfully portrays two women’s journeys as they grapple with the complexities of independence and traditional expectations that both define and confine them. Join us for this inspiring screening followed by a Q&A with director Violet Du Feng, diving deeper into Nüshu’s enduring legacy. Registration at the link below is encouraged. "Hidden Letters" (dirs. Violet Du Feng, Qing Zhao, 2022) Accessibility at the Mother Tongue Film Festival: Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art - Meyer Auditorium Mother Tongue Film Festival: The Wind & the Reckoning – The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world, highlighting the crucial role languages play in our daily lives. What lengths would you go to keep your family together? Inspired by real-life events, "The Wind & the Reckoning" explores Native Hawaiians’ stand against government-mandated exile due to leprosy. This film is a powerful statement about the dynamics of resistance and is a point of reflection on the dislocation caused by disease and settler-colonialism in Hawai‘i. Stay after the film for a discussion with Smithsonian curator Halena Kapuni-Reynolds. Registration at the link below is encouraged. "The Wind & the Reckoning" (dir. David L. Cunningham, 2022) Accessibility at the Mother Tongue Film Festival: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Baird Auditorium Mother Tongue Film Festival: We Are Still Here – The Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world, highlighting the crucial role languages play in our daily lives. Join us for a ceremonial drum blessing closing out our festival, leading into our final film screenings. How does one find balance in the wake of disruptive events? We explore this process through two films that use humor and empathy to make sense of the experience of colonialism and survivance. Each film is a multilayered exploration of the power of telling and retelling stories as a way of finding balance. Registration at the link below is encouraged. "A Bear Named Jesus" (dir. Terril Calder, 2023) "We Are Still Here" (dirs. Beck Cole, Dena Curtis, Tracey Rigney, Danielle MacLean, Tim Worrall, Renae Maihi, Miki Magasiva, Mario Gaoa, Richard Curtis, Chantelle Burgoyne, 2022) Accessibility at the Mother Tongue Film Festival: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - Ring Auditorium |
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March 2, 2024(1 event) SENSORY-FRIENDLY CONCERT HALL TOURS – Young people with autism or sensory sensitivities are invited backstage at the Concert Hall for a small group tour. Play instruments on the stage, visit the artists’ dressing rooms, learn about how the lights and sound work, and more. All children and teens must be accompanied by an adult. Each person attending must have a free ticket. Due to the small-group nature of this program, we recommend reserving tickets in advance, which also helps us plan. Tickets may be available at the door if space remains. Strathmore (Music Center) |
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March 9, 2024(1 event) Through the Sunken Lands – Six months ago, a massive flood wiped away most of Arcady. Born with cerebral palsy, unable to contact her family, and trapped in the library, Artemis has built the place into her sanctuary. Trying to find a way back to Aunt Maggie's house, Artemis soon learns of a new danger—a committee determined to claim the town for themselves. Follow Artemis, Aunt Maggie, and a talking heron in the fight to save their dying town. First commissioned and released by the Kennedy Center as a radio play as part of WTYA Presents… in 2021, Tim J. Lord’s play transforms into a new musical, with music by Avi Amon and direction by Cara Phipps. This heartening world premiere amplifies the voice of a commonly overlooked community and teaches us how we can make the world a little better for everyone. Most enjoyed by ages 7+ 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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March 15, 2024(1 event) EMMET COHEN TRIO – Emmet Cohen brings his living room to the Music Center for a live version of his popular weekly streaming show. Emmet Cohen, an American pianist and composer, is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, and the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards. This performance includes special guests Jazzmeia Horn, Bruce Harris & Stacy Dillard. Use code ACCESS30 in front left orchestra for special ticket pricing, Strathmore (Music Center) |
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March 17, 2024(2 events) COMPANY – Winner of five Tony® Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety). Helmed by three-time Tony®-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America), this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy, at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious. It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man, and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st century could drive a person crazy. COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Side by Side by Side,” and the iconic “Being Alive.” Let’s all drink to that! Recommended for age 12 and up. Watch the Trailer 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 NSO Family Concert: Music of Duke Ellington – Take the A-Train to a special afternoon of music paying tribute to the beloved jazz composer and bandleader! Conducted by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, the National Symphony Orchestra performs this swinging session as part of the Kennedy Center’s season-wide Duke Ellington at 125 celebration. Most enjoyed by ages 5+ 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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March 22, 2024(1 event) COMPANY – Phone rings, door chimes, in comes company. Winner of five Tony® Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety). Helmed by three-time Tony®-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America), this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy, at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious. It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man, and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st century could drive a person crazy. COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Side by Side by Side,” and the iconic “Being Alive.” Let’s all drink to that! Recommended for age 12 and up. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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April 11, 2024(1 event) Message In A Bottle – The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati, and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive. Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theater show from five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of Kennedy Center Honoree and 17-time Grammy® Award–winning artist Sting. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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April 13, 2024(1 event) 2024 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert – FREE! Celebrate the esteemed recipients of the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship: virtuoso vocalist/pianist Amina Claudine Myers, prolific saxophonist Gary Bartz, Grammy-winning trumpet player Terence Blanchard, and Artistic Director of the DC Jazz Festival Willard Jenkins. This concert event features performances by 2024 recipients, powerful tributes, special guest artists, and more. All tickets for this event have been claimed. Please check back for additional availability. Standby tickets may be available day-of—see below for details. Need to return your tickets? Click here. Sat. Apr. 13, 2024 7:30p.m 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 |
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April 18, 2024(1 event) 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION – Garrison Keillor launched his live weekly variety radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, in 1974. Although the show ended in 2016, its 50th anniversary is being celebrated with a tour featuring music, comedy sketches, and updates on the day-to-day life of the beloved fictional town of Lake Wobegon, Minnesota—where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average. Keillor will be joined by vocalists Christine DiGiallonardo and Heather Masse, plus the Royal Academy of Radio Actors and other acts, including the comedy skit Guy Noir, Private Eye, an address from the American Duct Tape Council, and an audience singalong. Use code ACCESS30 to unlock Caption Seats and special pricing in front left orchestra, seats are marked with a C. Strathmore (Music Center) |
April 19, 2024(1 event) Leading Towards Impact A Dialogue with Dr. Clarence B. Jones and Christina H. Paxson, President, Brown University – Join the Leadership Alliance for a conversation with Civil Rights leader Dr. Clarence B. Jones, and president Christina H. Paxson of Brown University moderated by Dr. Taiese Bingham-Hickman, Executive Director of The Leadership Alliance, as they explore the ways in which scholarship can provoke discussion, awareness, and action on racial justice and social equity in higher education. The program will feature performances by Dillard University Ladies Ensemble and the Gallaudet University Dance Group. 7 p.m. - Dillard University Ladies Ensemble and Gallaudet University Dance Group 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 NW Washington, DC 20566 |
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April 26, 2024(3 events) Ellington 125 Three Keys to Ellington: Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, Matthew Whitaker – At this Duke Ellington–inspired piano showcase, we spotlight three ferociously talented award-winning musicians: Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, and Matthew Whitaker. Join us for an evening that will delight the jazz piano lover in your life. This performance is part of The Rosemary Kennedy Performing & Visual Arts Series. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 TERENCE BLANCHARD: FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES – Strathmore & Washington Performing Arts Present Fire Shut Up In My Bones, Blanchard’s second “opera in jazz,” is a cultural flashpoint that affirms opera and classical music as inclusive spaces. This concert production, a collaboration between Blanchard and the E-Collective, David Balakrishnan and his two-time Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet, and visual artist Andrew F. Scott, features excerpts from the opera performed by the composer, an ensemble, and two guest singers. Together, the music and video projections provide audiences with a deeper understanding of Blanchard’s artistic vision and the gravitational pull of the moment that he has created. This performance contains content that references incidents of sexual assault and child abuse and may not be suitable for children or young teens. Use code ACCESS30 to unlock special pricing in front left orchestra. Strathmore (Music Center) Ellington 125 Three Keys to Ellington: Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, Matthew Whitaker – At this Duke Ellington–inspired piano showcase, we spotlight three ferociously talented award-winning musicians: Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, and Matthew Whitaker. Join us for an evening that will delight the jazz piano lover in your life. This performance is part of The Rosemary Kennedy Performing & Visual Arts Series. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
April 27, 2024
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April 28, 2024(1 event) The Illusionists – The Illusionists is the world’s biggest-selling magic show. It has played hundreds of cities, spawned two TV specials, and shattered box office records across the globe, dazzling audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This nonstop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
April 29, 2024(2 events) Just Us at the National Gallery of Art (virtual) – Just Us at the National Gallery of Art provides interactive, discussion-based experiences for people with memory loss and their care partners. Online Dramathon 2024 – Don't miss your chance to perform alongside some of DC's best actors in readings of brand new plays by leading playwrights! The Dramathon is tons of fun for a great cause, and it's one of our MOST EXCITING events of the year. All funds benefit our Send a Kid to Theatre Camp campaign, which provides scholarships to children and teens for our summer camps and institutes. All you have to do is raise a minimum of $100 by April 12. The Dramathon performance returns in person this year on Monday, April 29. Participants will meet area directors, actors, and playwrights in a one-of-a-kind performance experience - with no previous acting experience and no memorization required! The first step toward the Dramathon spotlight is to register online. We'll set up your donation page, and then your friends, family, colleagues, and community will help you raise money for a great cause. The more scholarship money you raise, the better the roles you will be assigned to play. Once you're cast, you can then invite your family and friends to the event on April 29 for an evening of fun and entertainment. |
April 30, 2024
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MayMay 1, 2024(1 event)Cheat Trivia Night – Join friends and fans of The Keegan Theatre for a social evening of trivia… for cheaters! Bring a team and compete to be named the brainiest theater lovers in the city — or cheat your way to the top by buying cheats along the way! Complimentary pizza, wings, and snacks provided, plus your first drink is free. |
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May 4, 2024(1 event) Little Shop of Horrors – Join us for our Sensory-Friendly performance of Little Shop of Horrors! Please call (202) 347-4833 to reserve tickets or email access@fords.org with questions. Sensory-Friendly experiences are designed to create a museum or theatre experience that is welcoming for individuals on the autism spectrum or those with other sensory sensitivities who might benefit from an adjusted environment. Our Sensory-Friendly experiences aim to provide a safe environment where individuals and families can relax and be who they are. Little Shop of Horrors is a nonstop blast, sci-fi horror comedy, love story and rock musical that has become one of the most treasured pieces of American musical theatre. Little Shop pays homage to doo-wop and Motown recordings. The story follows a luckless florist shop worker, Seymour, who raises a wisecracking carnivorous plant – Audrey II – that develops a craving for human blood. He delights in the fame and fortune that his leafy, ever-growing friend attracts, while trying to show his co-worker Audrey that she is the girl of his dreams. As Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and intent toward world domination, he learns the lesson: “Don’t feed the plants!” Join us for the return of Little Shop to our historic theatre, directed by Kevin S. McAllister (The Wiz, Ragtime). Ford's Theatre 511 Tenth Street, NW Washington, DC |
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