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 July–November 2024
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June 30, 2024(3 events) Smithsonian Folklife Festival – The Smithsonian Folklife Festival honors contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. This year’s Festival, Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian, highlights living traditions of Indigenous peoples within the Northern, Central, and Southern Americas. Visitors at the Festival can enjoy a wide range of music and dance performances, artisan workshops, cooking demonstrations, hands-on activities, narrative sessions and conversations, and more. The Festival is open 11:00 am – 5:30 pm daily and is FREE! Navigate to the Festival Schedule, for more information. Accessible seating is available at all performance venues and concessions dining areas. A wide range of accessibility services are available including ASL Interpretation, Audio Description, and Real-time captioning (CART) for selected programs. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the Festival website for more information and resources The National Mall Washington, DC Featured Concert: Nadia Larcher – This event is presented as part of the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Based in Buenos Aires, Nadia Larcher (Diaguita Calchaquí) fuses her Indigenous Argentine roots with modern Latin music through strings, percussion, and her distinctive voice. Accessible seating and assisted listening are available. ASL interpretation and live real-time captioning (CART) will be provided. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the festival website, linked below, for more information. https://festival.si.edu/accessibility Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian - Rasmuson Auditorium Featured Concert: Sara Curruchich – This event is presented as part of the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Singer-songwriter Sara Curruchich is the first Indigenous Guatemalan artist to sing in Kaqchikel for an international audience. Her songs blend elements of rock, folk, and Maya Kaqchikel traditional music, with marimba, bass, and percussion accompaniment for this performance. Accessible seating and assisted listening are available. ASL interpretation and live real-time captioning (CART) will be provided. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the festival website, linked below, for more information. https://festival.si.edu/accessibility The National Mall Washington, DC |
JulyJuly 1, 2024(2 events)Smithsonian Folklife Festival – The Smithsonian Folklife Festival honors contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. This year’s Festival, Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian, highlights living traditions of Indigenous peoples within the Northern, Central, and Southern Americas. Visitors at the Festival can enjoy a wide range of music and dance performances, artisan workshops, cooking demonstrations, hands-on activities, narrative sessions and conversations, and more. The Festival is open 11:00 am – 5:30 pm daily and is FREE! Navigate to the Festival Schedule, for more information. Accessible seating is available at all performance venues and concessions dining areas. A wide range of accessibility services are available including ASL Interpretation, Audio Description, and Real-time captioning (CART) for selected programs. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the Festival website for more information and resources The National Mall Washington, DC Featured Concert: Sons of Membertou – This event is presented as part of the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Representing First Nations in Nova Scotia, Canada, Sons of Membertou present Mi’kmaw music traditions through drum repertoire and the Mi’kmaw language. This concert publicly kicks off a collaboration with the group that will culminate in a future Smithsonian Folkways album. Presented with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and the Embassy of Canada to the United States to mark Canada Day. Accessible seating and assisted listening are available. ASL interpretation and live real-time captioning (CART) will be provided. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the festival website, linked below, for more information. https://festival.si.edu/accessibility Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian - Potomac Atrium |
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July 11, 2024(1 event) Virtual America InSight: Verbal Description Tours – Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led virtual tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience. Location: Online via Zoom Free | Registration required
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August 28, 2024(1 event) MAMMA MIA! Cued Speech Performance – A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show. 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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September 22, 2024(1 event) NSO Family Concert: Mo @ the NSO – With the help of all-star guests, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Mo Willems introduces fun musical ideas, explores big emotions, and invites viewers to listen, play, and create. In partnership with the National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Enrico Lopez- Yañez, Mo uses music and storytelling to take kids and former kids on a playful journey of symphonic delights. Most enjoyed by ages 5+ 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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October 19, 2024(1 event) Spells of the Sea – When Finley Frankfurter’s father, a famed fisherman, is struck by the Big Bad Sickness of the Sea, she embarks on an extraordinary quest for the elixir of life. Can Finley, a girl with dreams as vast as the ocean but plagued by self-doubt, save her father against all odds? This enchanting family musical blends laughter, magic, and music to tell a coming-of-age story about facing fears, embracing emotions, and believing in yourself. Spells of the Sea is not just a musical; it's an inspiring journey for dreamers of all ages. Most enjoyed by ages 6+ 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
October 20, 2024(1 event) Access to SPY: An Evening for Neurodiverse Adults – www.spymuseum.org International Spy Museum |
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October 27, 2024(1 event) NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular! – An annual tradition! The Concert Hall transforms into a ghostly sight when ghoulishly attired National Symphony Orchestra musicians, led by conductor Michelle Merrill, celebrate Halloween. Enjoy a concert filled with musical treats from fa-boo-lous new works to spooky old classics. Arrive early for trick-or-treating and a special Haunted Hall Musical PLAYspace! Most enjoyed by ages 5+ Come early for trick-or-treating and a Musical PLAYspace 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 |
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November 2, 2024(3 events) Sailing on String – Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! – Equal parts interactive science, comedy, and personal empowerment messages, Doktor Kaboom returns with a new show. Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! illustrates physical science concepts, which are also metaphors for real-life mental and emotional pressures. Praised for keeping crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter, Doktor Kaboom is also known for empowering volunteers from the audience to be the heroes of the moment. In Under Pressure!, Kaboom validates the pressures some students may feel, and shares tools and life lessons as resources for dealing with the difficulties that face us all. Most enjoyed by ages 8+ 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8727 Sailing on String – wo curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 |
November 3, 2024(2 events) Sailing on String – Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 Sailing on String – wo curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 |
November 4, 2024(1 event) Sailing on String – Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 |
November 5, 2024(1 event) Sailing on String – Two curious explorers take off on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air, and a string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance from Arts on the Horizon features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Watch as a simple piece of yarn takes on countless new forms in this special immersive performance for the youngest audience members. Most enjoyed by ages 0-3 and their families Created especially for babies and toddlers, this show runs about 20 minutes in length and will be followed by a 5-to-10-minute hands-on exploration of the props used in the show. Adventure Theatre 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 |
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November 24, 2024(1 event) A Christmas Carol Sensory-Friendly Performance – We are thrilled to offer a Sensory-Friendly performance of our production of A Christmas Carol this season! The adjustments for these dedicated performances will provide a family-friendly environment. We welcome anyone who may benefit from an adjusted theatrical environment. Originally conceived by Michael Baron, this music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic, with familiar characters, ghosts and a children’s ensemble in the spirit of the holidays. Acclaimed actor Craig Wallace returns to play Ebenezer Scrooge in the Ford’s annual tradition heralded as a “rich visual and vocal treat” (TheaterMania) and “infectiously jolly” (The Washington Post). Please call (202) 347-4833 to purchase tickets. Learn more about the Ford’s Theatre 2024-2025 season and accessibility options at the links below. Ford's Theatre 511 Tenth Street, NW Washington, DC |
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