Prince George's Suite Magazine is an award-winning lifestyle publication that publishes six times per year. It's mission is to tell the story of Prince George's County and it's residents, to shed light on the best and brightest in the country and to offer positive lifestyle options to those who live, work and play in the region.
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Performances: Nov 22 - Dec 14
Based on the children’s book by P. D. Eastman, this playful bilingual production is a heartwarming spectacle of accordion tunes, colorful costumes, and charming movement.
Performances: Nov 14-22, various hours
If love’s a game, anyone can play.
Wedding bells are ringing for Figaro and Susanna—but drama’s about to crash the party. Figaro’s boss, Count Almaviva, wants Susanna for himself and is determined to interrupt the nuptials. Figaro, Susanna, and the Countess team up to teach the Count a lesson. Can disguises and deceptions fix love when it’s messy, or is the heart destined for disaster?
Under the baton of music director Robert Spano, Mozart’s “perfect opera” returns to the Opera House with a powerhouse cast. Mozart’s comic opera is packed with back-to-back hits and sublime music, from Cherubino’s “Tell me what love is” aria to the instantly recognizable overture.
Don’t be fooled by the laughs—The Marriage of Figaro spotlights playwright Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais’ radical take on aristocratic power during the eve of the French Revolution. As the curtain closes, love finds a way… but not without hard-earned truths on fidelity and forgiveness.
Exhibit: Nov 10 - Jan 4; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | Public Reception: Nov 20, 6-8pm
Artist Caroline Mackinnon explores our place in the cosmos using various materials, including ceramic sculpture and embroidery, gouache, acrylic paint, and ink. Crystal raindrops glimmer and plunge. Vibrant fogs lift, revealing undulating chasms and teeming oceans. Celestial bodies hang in a tense atmosphere. The moment is past, present, and future. The place is everywhere.
Exhibit: Nov 8, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026; Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: December 6
The 37th Annual Prince George’s County Juried Exhibition draws on the vast corps of visual artists who live, work, attend college, or maintain a studio in Prince George’s County. The exhibition fosters an inclusive, community spirit among the participating artists and showcases their varied talents, skills, and diverse media uses.
Exhibition: Nov 10 - Jan 3 | Public Reception: Sat. Nov 15 | Artist Talk: Sat. Dec 20
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Closed Sun
Curated by Emily Fussner, Hits Different: 5 Under 35 spotlights the fresh perspectives and bold creativity of five emerging artists—Milan Warner, Marisa Stratton, Madyha Leghari, MK Bailey, and Ara Koh. This exhibition showcases innovative approaches to material, form, and storytelling, reflecting the dynamic voices shaping the next generation of contemporary art. With a focus on experimentation and personal narrative, Hits Different captures the energy and evolution of young artists redefining the visual landscape.
Exhibit Open Daily, 11:30 am - 7pm, through November 26, 2026
The first joint acquisition of the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (the two share a building) is Sir Isaac Julien’s fascinating moving image installation, which blends period reenactments across five screens to give the viewer insight into the life, accomplishments, activism, and brilliance of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895).
The First National Touring Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT. Photos by Matthew Murphy.
Performances: Nov 25 - Dec 7, various hours
Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
Performances: Nov 25-30
Get ready for the festive season with Irish PBS favorites, the Shamrock Tenors, and their all-new show Christmas in Belfast.
Performances: Nov 26-30, various hours
Cincinnati Ballet’s colorful, family-focused production of The Nutcracker enchants all ages with its whimsical choreography and unique touches.
Dates: Fri/Sat/Sun 12pm-5pm, Nov 28-Dec 14
Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.
Dates: November 28 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – 13, December 18 – 24; 4pm-10pm
Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! On select days of magical merriment, Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park will transform into Washington DC’s headquarters for all things thrilling, chilling, and fantastically fun.
With a variety of family-friendly activities located on the Nationals Park field, as well as a 21+ restricted ski chalet for a child-free experience, we invite you to experience the sparkle of the District’s Diamond – only at Nationals Park!
Dates: Nov 28 - Jan 1; 5 pm -9:30 pm nightly
From the comfort of your own car, bring the family to experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the annual Festival of Lights!
Bring your family for a fun sing-along—and ukulele jam along—led by Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer.
In the fall of 1975, Patti Smith gathered her band in Electric Lady Studios in New York City to record her debut album, Horses. Released on November 10th by Arista Records, it has come to be regarded as a seminal and landmark recording that continues to have resonance and relevance for succeeding generations of musicians and artists.
Performances: Nov 28 - Dec 23, various hours on Tuesdays-Sundays. No Mondays.
Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company® creates a brand new, fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes!
Please note: Recommended for mature audiences.
Miss Chief Rocka’s dance background is on full display, mixing her nehiyaw culture and love for hip hop.
Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy Series, this month featuring special guests Finesse Mitchell, Marshall Brandon, and Brooklyn Mike! Plus, there will be live music by Sound of the City, featuring Precious Joubert and DJ Two Tone Jones!
Perfomances: Nov 29 - Dec 28
The Washington Ballet's The Nutcracker is a DC-themed production set in 1882 Georgetown, where young Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather, Drosselmeyer, at a Christmas party. The story diverges from the traditional tale by featuring historical figures, with George Washington as the Nutcracker and King George III as the Rat King. Clara's adventure continues in a magical land inspired by American history, which includes a scene with cherry blossoms along the Potomac River.
Shadmehr Aghili is an Iranian singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known as the "King of Persian Pop". His music blends traditional and modern sounds, incorporating intricate arrangements and heartfelt lyrics. (Wikipedia)
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, praised by the New York Times as “vocally brilliant and dramatically fearless,” shares a recital program that spans the Baroque era, minimalism, and Broadway.
The highly anticipated The Boy Is Mine Tour is coming to Capital One Arena. The iconic GRAMMY Award-winning artists, Brandy and Monica, will embark on their first-ever co-headlining tour. It also marks a historic moment more than 25 years in the making, building on the legacy of their 1998 game-changing duet “The Boy Is Mine,” which spent a record-shattering 13 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a defining cultural touchstone of late ‘90s R&B. The song also placed them in an elite group of artists — including Whitney Houston (14 weeks with “I Will Always Love You”) and Mariah Carey (16 weeks with “One Sweet Day”) — who have commanded the Hot 100’s top spot for 13 weeks or more.
Joining them is a powerhouse lineup of special guests: GRAMMY-winning superstar Kelly Rowland, chart-topping singer-songwriter and GRAMMY winner Muni Long, and rising star Jamal Roberts, fresh off his 2025 American Idol Season 23 win. With talent that spans generations—from foundational to future—the tour is positioned to be one of the most unforgettable, unmissable live events of the year.
Dates: Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16, 23; 11 am-3 pm
Come enjoy the beautifully and sensitively decorated historic house featuring Victorian style holiday decorations.
Age: 12 & up; Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Performances: Dec 2 @7:30pm, Dec 9 @10:30am and 7:30pm; Dec 11 @10:30am
Semesterly chamber music recitals showcase students' creativity, initiative, collaboration and agency through the unique medium of chamber music. These recitals feature a broad range of styles and repertoire presented in a fresh, lively way.
Performances: Nov 20 & Dec 2
Gunna partners with Live Nation to support his non-profit organization “Gunna’s Great Giveaway” by allocating $1 from tickets sold on the Wun World Tour to support the inner cities in Atlanta, GA. Together with Live Nation and the support of his fans, Gunna endeavors to be a catalyst for positive change with his non-profit organization [Gunna’s Great Giveaway] in his hometown and aims to contribute to the betterment of these communities and transform the economic landscape of Atlanta, GA.
Dates: November 28 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – 13, December 18 – 24; 4pm-10pm
Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! On select days of magical merriment, Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park will transform into Washington DC’s headquarters for all things thrilling, chilling, and fantastically fun.
With a variety of family-friendly activities located on the Nationals Park field, as well as a 21+ restricted ski chalet for a child-free experience, we invite you to experience the sparkle of the District’s Diamond – only at Nationals Park!
Adil Mansoor is a Virgo Pakistani-American theater queerdo. His mother is an Aquarian hijabi Quranic scholar. Since she discovered Adil’s queerness online, their once-close bond now needs rescue. In Amm(i)gone, a portmanteau of “ammi” (“mother” in Urdu) and the Greek heroine Antigone, Mansoor invites us on a journey of heartbreak and repair between mother and son as they embark on an examination and translation of Sophocles’ Antigone into Urdu. Passionately mining Greek tragedy, Islam and their own memories, they seek to recover their love across faith.
Don't miss a post-show conversation and Q&A with the artists immediately following the Thu, Dec 4 & Fri, Dec 5 performances!
UMD Balinese Gamelan Saraswati and UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble
I Nyoman Suadin and Yuriko Gandolfo, music directors
A combined ensemble concert celebrating music from Bali and Japan. The UMD Gamelan Saraswati Ensemble presents traditional Balinese gamelan music that showcases complex interlocking rhythms often performed in tandem with the delicate motions and multifaceted expressions of Balinese dance. The UMD Japanese Koto Ensemble features music played on the koto, a traditional Japanese 13-string instrument. Koto music reflects the quiet beauty, simplicity and harmonizing effect of Japanese nature.
Dates: Fri/Sat/Sun 12pm-5pm, Nov 28-Dec 14
Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.
Performances: Fri Dec 5 @7:30pm; Sat Dec 6 @2pm and 7:30 pm
Maryland Ghostlight Co. is excited to announce "Sleeping Giant: A Haunting Vignette Show." Written by Steve Yockey, Sleeping Giant is a haunting dark comedy set in the backdrop of a quiet small town. When an ancient beast is awakened, its residents must deal with strange occurrences --- and the meaning of their own lives.
Maryland Ghostlight Company is a student-led theater club dedicated to straight plays. This will be the company’s fifth production.
CREDIT: CTM Photography
Since its founding in 1975, hundreds of voices have joined together to share joyous music through UMD’s very own gospel choir. Committed to encouraging fellowship and community service, this group is composed of gospel music lovers across campus.
Jason Max Ferdinand, music director
UMD Choral Activities rings in the holidays with its Festival of Lessons and Carols, a tradition now in its 24th year. Choirs, brass quintet and organ combine to perform carols, hymns and spoken word that epitomize hope and bring the joy of the season to life. This event takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel.
With La Luz
Portugal. The Man will be donating $1 from every ticket sold on this tour to support the band?s community impact initiatives, Pass The Mic and Frances Changed My Life.
Performances: Dec. 5-21; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.
Performances: Dec 5 & 6
Directed by Daniel Maseda
ENTER PAULETTE is a rollicking solo performance about what lives and what dies in the name of civility. Equal parts joyous and ominous, this semi-improvised show follows Paulette, a mysterious man of manners in a brown sweater and a recent recipient of a blow to the eye. Tonight, Paulette finds himself in a theater, hoping to restore his confidence with a normal evening of pleasantries. The challenge: he must dare to approach the stage without cracking under the pressure to make every interaction perfect.
A Brazilian vocalist known for bringing the soul of Brazilian music to audiences worldwide. She has performed at major venues, including opening for Diana Ross and presenting tributes to Antonio Carlos Jobim.
GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Burna Boy is among the most significant and groundbreaking African artists in music history, a landmark cultural figure hailed worldwide for his trademark union of Afrobeats, pop, R&B, hip-hop, reggae, and an all-encompassing range of other musical approaches. The first African artist to have two albums earn over 1B streams on Spotify, Burna Boy has released seven studio albums and has racked up a truly extraordinary list of accomplishments and accolades, including 11 total GRAMMY® Award nominations, 4 BET Awards for “Best International Act” (the first African artist to win the award three consecutive times), a 2023 Billboard Music Award for “Top Afrobeats Artist,” and countless nominations spanning nods for American Music Awards, Brit Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, BET Awards, BET Hip-Hop Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Soul Train Awards, MOBO Awards, and many more. Burna Boy is known around the globe for his explosive, show-stopping live performances, including countless sold-out shows and milestone festival appearances. Now, with the imminent release of his eighth studio album No Sign Of Weakness, Burna Boy shows no signs of stopping his truly titanic rise to the forefront of the world stage as this generation’s leading ambassador for African music in the 21st century.
Join us for a festive day filled with holiday cheer from around the world! Experience magic, fun, and family with Santa as he makes his annual return to the museum and flies in (weather permitting) for a day of holiday merriment. Be dazzled with The Berwyn Ballet’s excerpts from “The Nutcracker” and explore how other cultures celebrate winter traditions with fun and festive crafts and activities. Sign up to visit with Santa (bilingual) and purchase treats from local food vendors. Advance registration required by December 3.
Schedule of events are as follows:
10-10:30am: The Nutcracker with Berwyn Ballet School
10:30am-3:00pm: Activities & Crafts
11am: Santa fly-in (weather permitting)
11:30am-2:30pm: Photos with Santa (Santa speaks English & Spanish; photo slot registration required)
3pm: Santa fly-out (weather permitting)
It’s that time of year! The Mount Rainier Holiday Craft Fair is back and ready to bring all the wonderful crafters and shoppers to Joe’s.
On-going activities – stories, games, and crafts for families. Learn how other cultures celebrate in December and the New Year!
Ticket Price: Free
Age: 5 & up
Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.
The Experimental Performance Series is a collection of self-produced works from undergraduate and graduate students in theatre and dance, ranging from established works to brand new plays and choreography. This performance will feature works by Eitan Amster and Bre Seals.
* This exhibition runs Nov. 8, 2025–Jan. 3, 2026, with a public reception on Sat., Dec. 6. *
The 37th Annual Prince George’s County Juried Exhibition draws on the vast corps of visual artists who live, work, attend college, or maintain a studio in Prince George’s County. The exhibition fosters an inclusive, community spirit among the participating artists and showcases their varied talents, skills, and diverse media uses.
Performances: Dec 6 - 21, various hours
Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our original production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer. Step back in time to Victorian London for one of the world’s most beloved stories, told with music, magic, humor, and heart in this acclaimed adaptation at the BCPA. Follow London’s most notorious miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, as he journeys through time with a host of spirits to re-discover his own humanity — and the spirit of the holidays.
Performances: Dec 6 and Dec 7 at 7pm
Returning to the Publick Playhouse stage, the National Ballet Company revisits the enchanting world of “The Nutcracker,” a holiday classic that has captivated audiences of all ages for generations. The production, with its magical storyline, vibrant costumes, and breathtaking choreography, is set against the backdrop of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, creating an immersive experience that transports viewers to a whimsical winter wonderland. The tale of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, the malevolent Mouse King, and the ethereal Sugar Plum Fairy unfolds with grace and beauty, embodying the spirit of the holidays and the transformative power of imagination.
Ever wondered what happens when you give people a mic, five minutes, and a PowerPoint on literally anything? Come find out at Hot Takes.ppt for a night where bizarre brilliance and comedic chaos collide!
Watch presenters deliver rapid-fire talks on the most unexpected topics imaginable. Then, stick around for PowerPoint Karaoke, where fearless performers are handed surprise, pre-made slide decks and must improvise their way through presentations they’ve never seen before. The results? Utterly unpredictable and absolutely hilarious!
Whether you want to laugh, learn something new, or just witness the wildest ideas ever put into PPT… Hot Takes.ppt is the show for you.
Come ready to cheer, gasp, and maybe leave with a few new hot takes of your own!
Michael Votta, Jr., music director
Erick von Sas, graduate conductor
Josanne Francis, steelpan
Often unheard in the concert hall, the steelpan’s versatility is on full display in Jan Bach’s Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra. This piece gives the soloist the opportunity to display impressive rhythm and technique while the steelpan’s brilliant sound sparkles above the orchestra. Director of UMD Steelbands Josanne Francis joins the UMD Wind Orchestra for a performance of this monumental work that highlights this dazzling instrument born in Trinidad and Tobago.
This performance also features Gustav Holst’s Hammersmith, Walter Hartley’s Concerto for 23 Instruments and James David’s Symphony No. 2, "The Road is Life."
David Neely, music director
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony came after a great deal of turmoil in the composer’s personal life. Despair, depression and divorce were hallmarks of the period, and the composition that resulted contains echoes of these experiences. However, despite Tchaikovsky’s relatively pessimistic view of the role of fate in life, not all hope is lost. The beginning movements of melancholia give way to brighter perspectives, roaring to a euphoric conclusion that shows that—regardless of his experiences—Tchaikovsky was determined to be happy.
This performance also features Arturo Márquez’s scintillating Danzón No. 2 and Maurice Ravel’s lush, mythical ballet, Daphnis et Chloé.
Experience the vibrant beat of samulnori under the direction of Sebastian Wang. This modern incarnation of traditional Korean folk music celebrates harvest time and provides a lively soundtrack to dancing. The ensemble is comprised of four types of percussion instruments—an hourglass drum, a barrel drum, a small gong and a large gong—each representing a natural element: rain, clouds, lightning and wind, respectively.
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Performances: Dec 2 @7:30pm, Dec 9 @10:30am and 7:30pm; Dec 11 @10:30am
Semesterly chamber music recitals showcase students' creativity, initiative, collaboration and agency through the unique medium of chamber music. These recitals feature a broad range of styles and repertoire presented in a fresh, lively way.
Dates: Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16, 23; 11 am-3 pm
Come enjoy the beautifully and sensitively decorated historic house featuring Victorian style holiday decorations.
Age: 12 & up; Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join members of Sweet Honey in the Rock®️ at Riversdale House Museum on for an evening of reflection, remembrance and renewal. Instead of a performance, this will be a collaborative event to honor the lives that built and maintained Riversdale House for decades, and to raise our voices together in song and storytelling. Together with members of Sweet Honey In The Rock, we will all participate to listen, learn and process together where we have been, where we are now and where we are going as a people, a society and a movement. Light fare will be available.
A true holiday classic, this beloved comedy features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live-to-picture by the NSO. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy who must defend his home against two bungling thieves when his family accidentally leaves him behind on Christmas vacation. Hilarious and heartwarming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!
Performances: Dec 9-14 @7:30pm/Sat & Sun matinees @2pm
Production Photos by: Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade
After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.
Two of Irish music’s most highly regarded performers share songs and stories from beloved carols, new and old.
Performances: Dec 2 @7:30pm, Dec 9 @10:30am and 7:30pm; Dec 11 @10:30am
Semesterly chamber music recitals showcase students' creativity, initiative, collaboration and agency through the unique medium of chamber music. These recitals feature a broad range of styles and repertoire presented in a fresh, lively way.
Dates: November 28 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – 13, December 18 – 24; 4pm-10pm
Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! On select days of magical merriment, Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park will transform into Washington DC’s headquarters for all things thrilling, chilling, and fantastically fun.
With a variety of family-friendly activities located on the Nationals Park field, as well as a 21+ restricted ski chalet for a child-free experience, we invite you to experience the sparkle of the District’s Diamond – only at Nationals Park!
Enjoy performances by dedicated student musicians seeking to pursue music study in college.
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 A Holiday Pops! Sing along, laugh, and embrace the magic of the season with sparkling renditions of your favorite holiday classics, pop showstoppers, and more. This year, soul–stirring songstress Melinda Doolittle lights up the festively decorated Concert Hall as special guest.
Join the Kreators of the Kreativity Diversity Troupe for their end-of-semester performance.
For more than fifty years, the multiple Grammy Award-nominated a cappella women's choir Sweet Honey in the Rock®️ has maintained an active role at the global forefront of Black empowerment, entertainment and education. Founded by the late historian, social activist and singer Bernice Johnson Reagon, the ensemble's concerts offer a positive, loving and socially conscious spirit, held aloft by masterful choral singing. Sweet Honey in the Rock's Celebrating the Holydays is a unique fusion of traditional American holiday spirituals, hymns and inspirational songs that intentionally incorporates holy and celebratory music by cultures and religions from around the world, all blended with thematic elements of hip-hop, folk and pop music. This special presentation of good tidings for the season has been honed to perfection over a decade of touring. You'll hear classics including “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” and “Silent Night,” alongside popular band favorites like “We Are,” “Let There Be Peace” and “Chinese Proverb.” In an effort toward greater audience inclusivity, Sweet Honey prioritizes ASL interpretation at every performance. Celebrating the Holydays will feature vocalists Louise Robinson, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil and Carol Maillard; bassist Romeir Mendez; and American Sign Language interpreter Barbara Hunt.
The UMD Wind Ensemble performs its December concert.
Dates: Dec 12-14, 10 am - 4 pm
Board the “College Park Express” as we transform the College Park Aviation Museum gallery into a miniature holiday town from the past. Experience the holiday season and the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Participate in a festive craft, see the museum’s own train collection, and “meet and greet” train hobbyists who will take you back in time to experience the sights and sounds of their train displays. Free with admission.
Returning by popular demand! Enjoy a holiday-themed concert with the soulful music of Motown. The unforgettable tunes from legendary artists such as The Temptations, The Jackson 5, and more will have you dancing in your seat and singing along with the BRENCORE ALL STARS. Gather your friends and secure your tickets early—this show sells out quickly every year!
Ticket Price: $20
Age: Ages 60 & Better
Dates: Fri/Sat/Sun 12pm-5pm, Nov 28-Dec 14
Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.
Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music.
Performances: Dec 12-14, various hours
Rachel Portman’s hit family opera based on the beloved tale returns for the holidays.
An aviator crash lands in the desert. Could that be a mirage? No, it’s a little prince from another planet! When the two become unlikely friends, they learn lessons from the desert’s many creature—from the sly Fox and the deceitful Snake to the vain and needy Rose—and discover new ways of seeing and loving.
Trisha Paytas is an American personality, entrepreneur and author that has amassed an audience of more than 20 million followers across platforms since the mid-2000s. She has helped shape the creator landscape, being one of the first to bubble off of YouTube. Embracing monumental life milestones including sobriety, marriage, and motherhood, she has cultivated a newfound sense of purpose and garnered a cult-like following of adoring fans over two billion views in just the last 12 months.
Performances: Dec 12 @8pm, Dec 13 @2pm & 8pm
Washington, D.C.’s most dazzling holiday concert returns! Get ready to sing along, laugh, and embrace the magic of the season with sparkling renditions of your favorite holiday classics, pop showstoppers, and more. This year, soul–stirring songstress Melinda Doolittle—celebrated for irresistible, Gospel/R&B sound—lights up the festively decorated Concert Hall as special guest.
Performances: Dec 12 @8pm; Dec 14 @4pm
Step back in time and groove to the soulful sounds of the ’60s and ’70s! Join us for an unforgettable evening as our live band brings the magic from powerhouse labels like Motown, Stax, and others. Feel the rhythm, embrace the nostalgia, and celebrate the season with timeless tunes to warm your heart and get you dancing. Perfect for fans of artists like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding, this concert promises to bring classic holiday hits to life. A soulful holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!
Some of the School of Music’s finest bands come together for a crowd-pleasing extravaganza. Featuring the University Band, Maryland Community Band, Campus Band and the grand finale: the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band! It’s an upbeat, lively show that is fun for the entire family.
Performances: Dec. 5-21; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.
You are invited to a magical morning of holiday fun for the whole family. Create your Elf on a Shelf (TM) with Arts on a Roll, enjoy cookies and cocoa, and snap a photo with a special jolly guest! Then, experience the heartwarming children’s show Holiday Block Party at 11 am, performed by the Canady Foundation for the Arts Repertory Theatre. Through music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling, journey globally to explore cultural traditions from Diwali to Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, and more. Join us for a festive family celebration filled with holiday magic and joy. This is a perfect holiday event for families and children of all ages!
Kick off the holidays at our festive Holiday Craft Fair, where you can shop from over a dozen local artisans showcasing their handcrafted goods. Discover unique gifts, enjoy live music, and sip on seasonal favorites from Maryland Meadworks. Whether you’re searching for the perfect present or simply soaking in the holiday cheer, you’ll find something special for everyone on your list!
Visit Santa’s Workshop to see elves making toys, meet Santa, enjoy festive treats, and join in fun activities. Dress in your holiday best with your family!
Let’s P.L.A.Y. Together! Promoting Leisure Activities for Youth was developed by Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation for residents ages 6-12 years old with disabilities. The staff ratio is 1:4.
Join us for a series of bi-monthly inclusive events designed to promote play, creativity, and socialization among youth. These events will provide a safe and welcoming environment where kids can engage in fun activities, make new friends, and build confidence. No direct supervision will be provided.
Make your holiday extra special with handmade ornaments! Join us for a festive crafting session where you’ll design unique decorations to brighten up your home or gift to loved ones.
Embrace the season’s joy by joining us at our annual December family event! Get into the holiday spirit with your community, neighbors, and friends at Publick Playhouse. Children will have a chance to visit and take pictures with Santa. We’ll also offer coloring activities and a screening of the short, animated film Kung Fu Panda Holiday to entertain our youngest guests. Following that, we’ll present our feature film, Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022). Please note, this event is recommended for ages 3-12, however, everyone must have a ticket to enter.
Break out your festive holiday wear and enjoy ice skating and photos with Santa.
Ticket Price: Admission: Adult Resident $7 / Non-Resident $9; Child Resident $6 / Non-Resident $8; Skate Rental $4
Age: All
El Mantis is a heavy psychedelic jazz sextet with influences from King Crimson, John Coltrane, and more.
BRENCORE Entertainment and the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts present “A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS” featuring The BRENCORE ALLSTARS Band who will perform some of MOTOWN’s greatest Christmas songs by the Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Michael Jackson, The Spinners, The Jackson 5, and more to put you in the holiday spirit.
Come and sing along with friends and family members and enjoy “A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS” holiday spectacular show. Invite your friends and get your tickets early for this amazing Christmas Show.
We solemnly swear that we are up to no good! Grab your broomstick, take a portkey, or use the floo network to join us at Joe’s Movement Emporium for H.O.H., an unofficial sexy burlesque-style variety show for the HP lovers in the DMV. Immerse yourself in the lore with burlesque dancers, aerial and specialty acts, festive libations, and more!
Brush up on your HP knowledge for our trivia segment, and don your best dress robes for a special best dressed contest! Grab your galleons, because tips are encouraged. Doors open at 7:30 pm with the show starting at 8:00 pm. Guests must be 21+ to attend this event.
A percentage of the profits from this show will go to TASSN. This show is not affiliated with the official Harry Potter series.
Band of Roses is a stylistically unique and diverse all-female Jazz/Funk/R&B group from the DMV area. The members of Band of Roses have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they’d been together their entire musical careers. Notable members of the group include songstress Carmen Craven and saxophonist Sharon Thomas, who are recognized as some of the best in the DMV. They have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life, performing at some of the most popular venues in the area. Come out and enjoy an evening of soulful entertainment by DMV’s finest, Band of Roses.
Performances: Dec 13 & 14
Musical Director: Peter Reppert
A performance of instrumental music by local musicians that will include audience interaction using the theater as an immersive experience. Components will vary over the course of the performance and may include roving actors who ad-lib and help orient visitors. The organizing principle of the show is to help envision an optimistic future through music, visual and tactile art. Participants can add comments to a vision board, dance, talk, or just sit and enjoy the concert.
Celebrate the arts and the holidays at Montpelier Arts Center! Meet our talented resident artists and join them for demonstrations and artist talks in their studios. Visit exhibitions in our three galleries and enjoy our receptions for photographer Berchel Douglas and resident artist David Brosch. Groove to live music, make a holiday craft, and celebrate the season with your family and friends!
Joe’s Movement Emporium harmonizes with the artistic community this holiday season for an immersive Kwanzaa experience for the whole family.
Connect and create while sharing community on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at our Mount Rainier location. We're bringing in the Kwanzaa season with special performances, hands-on craft workshops, demo classes, diasporic food, and more. See you there!
Berchel Douglas celebrates the diversity and creativity of Washington, D.C., through street photography and portraiture, focusing on friends, local creatives, business owners, and fellow artists. Together, the images are a tribute to the spirit of community, highlighting the complexity of urban life through stories that often go unnoticed but are vital to the city’s identity.
* This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 14, with a public reception on Sun., Dec. 14. *
Painter and printmaker David Brosch lived in Maryland for decades and raised his family in Prince George’s County. He takes inspiration from his surroundings for the works in this latest exhibition, featuring oil paintings, prints, and drawings. The landscapes in this show include representations of both natural and urban areas.
Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH.
Two women discover that a change of address really can change your life in this heart-warming romantic comedy.
Performances: Dec 14-22, various hours
Celebrate the season with The Washington Chorus’ beloved A Candlelight Christmas, led by Eugene Rogers and featuring festive favorites, interactive carols, and special guests—including pianist Rod Vester—for a joyful holiday tradition the whole family will enjoy.
Performances: Dec 12 @8pm; Dec 14 @4pm
Step back in time and groove to the soulful sounds of the ’60s and ’70s! Join us for an unforgettable evening as our live band brings the magic from powerhouse labels like Motown, Stax, and others. Feel the rhythm, embrace the nostalgia, and celebrate the season with timeless tunes to warm your heart and get you dancing. Perfect for fans of artists like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding, this concert promises to bring classic holiday hits to life. A soulful holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!
Join Kayla René as we Countdown to Christmas with a family-curated evening full of holiday magic! Celebrate the reason for the season and spread joy to those in need by bringing new toy donations and non-perishable food to Kayla’s Toy Drive at the Bowie Center throughout December.
Make the night extra special with a VIP ticket — join us at 5 PM for delicious food, festive drinks, and plenty of merriment before the show begins.
Let’s come together for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and Christmas cheer!
2024 was a landmark year for Andrea Bocelli’s as it marked the 30th anniversary of his iconic career. Bocelli released a new Duets album, that went #1 on the Classical Music Charts and featured a variety of his most beloved collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Celine Dion, and Luciano Pavarotti, among others, as well as newly recorded tracks with Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton, Karol G, and more. He also released a concert film directed by Sam Wrench, which chronicled his three-day July concert event in Italy. The film Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration is currently airing on PBS stations in all tour markets.
Enjoy an annual concert celebration of traditional Christmas music performed on the tuba and euphonium.
Performances: Dec 15 @7pm & Dec 24 @2pm
Choral Arts returns to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall with A Candlelight Christmas, a joyful celebration of the season themed around “Light,” featuring timeless carols, inspiring new works, sing-alongs for the whole family, and a special spotlight on Filipino culture in partnership with the Philippine Embassy.
Dates: Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16, 23; 11 am-3 pm
Come enjoy the beautifully and sensitively decorated historic house featuring Victorian style holiday decorations.
Age: 12 & up; Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The star-studded lineup features: AJR, Alex Warren, Conan Gray, Jelly Roll, Laufey, Monsta X, Myles Smith, Nelly, Olivia Dean, Shinedown, Zara Larsson and a special sing-along moment for KPOP DEMON HUNTERS.
Performances: Dec 16 - Jan 4
Everything that makes a great knight in the theater is here, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery—and of course, the Lady of the Lake. Spamalot features well-known songs such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail,” and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theater canon.
This production was originally produced as a part of the Broadway Center Stage Series in 2023.
Recommended for age 12 and up.
Performances: Dec 17 & 18 at 10 am & 11:15 am
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Joy, warmth, and community illuminate seasonal holiday festivals the world over. This signature show from Discovery Theater celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice in an interactive extravaganza bridging communities and cultures.
Dates: November 28 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – 13, December 18 – 24; 4pm-10pm
Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! On select days of magical merriment, Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park will transform into Washington DC’s headquarters for all things thrilling, chilling, and fantastically fun.
With a variety of family-friendly activities located on the Nationals Park field, as well as a 21+ restricted ski chalet for a child-free experience, we invite you to experience the sparkle of the District’s Diamond – only at Nationals Park!
Celebrating its church’s over five decades of handbells, the Peace and Carol Ringers perform a variety of sacred and secular music.
Performances: Dec 18-21, various hours
Hallelujah—our glorious holiday tradition returns! Composed in 1741, Handel’s Messiah is as magnificent today as it was more than 280 years ago, inspiring joy and wonder from both first-time listeners and those who return each season. Ton Koopman conducts the larger-than-life oratorio in a festive concert featuring four gifted singers and the University of Maryland Concert Choir.
Gerdan highlights the rich tapestry of Ukrainian traditions in music, song, and dance in a special holiday program.
Performances: Dec. 5-21; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.
Exhibit: Dec 20 - Jan 25
Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: Sunday, January 11
Michael G. Stewart has always looked at the world in his off-kilter way, and this show presents his unique “Inner Visions.” Rooted in the real, but bordered by the decidedly surreal, Michael’s art is whimsical, weird, and sometimes unnerving. Be his guest as he passes through a slightly cracked lens into a landscape both familiar and out of this world.
Showtimes: 11 am, 2pm, 5pm
Class Act Performing Arts presents A Frozen Fairytale!
Ticket sales will go live on Saturday, November 1st.
11am show (show #1) ticket link goes live at 8:00am
2pm show (show #2) ticket link goes live at 10:00am
5pm show (show #3) ticket link goes live at 12:00pm
Performances: Dec 20 & 24 @11am
Treat the whole family to A Family Christmas as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the Concert Hall with festive cheer, holiday classics, sing-alongs, and a special visit from Santa to make spirits bright!
This one-hour concert is perfect for children ages 5 and up.
Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.
In What You See Is What You Get, artist Keith Kreuger presents a striking collection of found object assemblages that challenge perceptions of art, value, and transformation. Using everyday materials and discarded objects, Kreuger crafts intricate, thought-provoking sculptures that invite viewers to reconsider the beauty and potential of what is often overlooked. Each piece tells a story of reclamation and reinvention, offering a fresh perspective on the power of artistic expression through the art of assemblage.
Christmastime is here! Montpelier Arts Center and The Eric Byrd Trio celebrate the season with an afternoon filled with festive music from the Peanuts’ special. Comprised of pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd, bassist Bhagwan Khalsa, and drummer Alphonso Young, Jr., the Trio has traveled the world as enthusiastic ambassadors of jazz. Bringing fresh arrangements to these familiar songs, they are sure to put you in a holiday mood. “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!”
Beltway Brass Quintet perform an unusual repertoire with an emphasis on 20th-century jazz harmonies and stylings.
An Andrew Deerin Christmas Spectacular featuring the Mike Rubino Pops. A 17 piece big band playing all your favorite Christmas classics.
Performances: Dec 20 & 21
The Chromatics are an a cappella group that hold "A Chromatic Christmas" - a holiday-themed performance featured a mix of a cappella covers and original songs, with a selection of holiday tunes.
Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH.
Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston light up the screen in this acclaimed comedy hit about a fun-loving angel sent to help a couple’s troubled marriage.
Dates: Tuesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16, 23; 11 am-3 pm
Come enjoy the beautifully and sensitively decorated historic house featuring Victorian style holiday decorations.
Age: 12 & up; Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Be part of Washington’s most popular free holiday event centered on sharing in Handel’s masterpiece!
Performances: Dec 20 & 24 @11am
Treat the whole family to A Family Christmas as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the Concert Hall with festive cheer, holiday classics, sing-alongs, and a special visit from Santa to make spirits bright!
This one-hour concert is perfect for children ages 5 and up.
Performances: Dec 15 @7pm & Dec 24 @2pm
Choral Arts returns to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall with A Candlelight Christmas, a joyful celebration of the season themed around “Light,” featuring timeless carols, inspiring new works, sing-alongs for the whole family, and a special spotlight on Filipino culture in partnership with the Philippine Embassy.
Dates: November 28 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – 13, December 18 – 24; 4pm-10pm
Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! On select days of magical merriment, Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park will transform into Washington DC’s headquarters for all things thrilling, chilling, and fantastically fun.
With a variety of family-friendly activities located on the Nationals Park field, as well as a 21+ restricted ski chalet for a child-free experience, we invite you to experience the sparkle of the District’s Diamond – only at Nationals Park!
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages 6-12 and is FREE with museum admission.
With an original voice whose artistry is both authentic and defiant to genre, Heidi Martin brings a special seasonal performance.
After his sold-out concert in 2023, 2x Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter returns to the Kennedy Center! With a voice that has been described as “liquid gold,” Gregory Porter has captivated audiences around the world with his soulful baritone and deeply emotional performances.
Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH.
The fabulous land of Oz rocks in the spectacular musical based on the smash hit Broadway show.
Performances: 3pm & 7:30pm
Multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) announces their 2025 Winter Tour. Starting November 13, the 64-city, 106-show tour features The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More, a 25th-anniversary tribute to Beethoven’s Last Night, and fan favorites. The tour ends December 30 in Washington, D.C., showcasing TSO's signature blend of rock, classical, pyrotechnics, lasers, and storytelling.
Performances: Dec 30 - Jan 4, various hours
The Touring Company of Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical. Photo Credit: Jeremy Daniel
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is the record-setting Broadway holiday sensation which features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original animated special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and helps remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season. Don’t miss what The New York Times calls “AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE! 100 times better than any bedtime story.”
Age Recommendation: GRINCH is the perfect show for audiences of all ages. The National Theatre invites children age 4 and up to enjoy the show.
Performances: 3pm & 7:30pm
Multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) announces their 2025 Winter Tour. Starting November 13, the 64-city, 106-show tour features The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More, a 25th-anniversary tribute to Beethoven’s Last Night, and fan favorites. The tour ends December 30 in Washington, D.C., showcasing TSO's signature blend of rock, classical, pyrotechnics, lasers, and storytelling.
Performances: 7pm & 9pm
Ring in 2026 with The Cookers! Celebrate the New Year in style as this all-star jazz septet ignites the stage with fire and soul. Drawing from their acclaimed albums Warriors, Cast the First Stone, Believe, and Time and Time Again, The Cookers deliver powerhouse solos, tight rhythms, and timeless hard bop energy.
Performances: Jan 16-18
STOMP | Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas | Photos © Steve McNicholas
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show.
Performances: Jan 16-Feb 1 ; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
by Evan Carrington
Director – Jeremy Keith Hunter
Producer – Maureen Rogers
“Save My Black Soul” is a period drama that takes place during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and follows a young, struggling African-American actor named Edward Foster. Edward, being fed up with the roles that are being offered to him in Hollywood, decides to move to New York City to create a theatre space where he can mold the next generation of up-and-coming actors of color. While his aspirations may be pure, the journey to get there will be anything but flawless.
Performances: Jan 21-22
In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a color cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colors again to set things right.
Gabby, Pandy Paws and friends travel to the Cat-O-Sphere, Mermaid-Lantis and some favorite Dollhouse locations in search of the colors that will make rebuilding the rainbow, possible. Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart brings to life an exciting original story featuring incredible puppets, dynamic staging, a talented live show cast of singer-actor-puppeteers and songs from the beloved series, including “Hey Gabby”, “You Can’t Spell Meow Without Me” and “Sprinkle Party”.
Performances: Jan 23 - Feb 8 / Fri: 8pm; Sat/Sun: 2pm
Based on the hit film and featuring a gorgeous, folk-inspired score, THE SPITFIRE GRILL is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption and perseverance. Ex-convict Percy Talbott moves to Gilead, Wisconsin, a tiny town that has seen better days and isn’t looking to help a stranger. What she finds will help both town and outsider find their way to renewal.
Performances: Jan 16-Feb 1 ; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
by Evan Carrington
Director – Jeremy Keith Hunter
Producer – Maureen Rogers
“Save My Black Soul” is a period drama that takes place during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and follows a young, struggling African-American actor named Edward Foster. Edward, being fed up with the roles that are being offered to him in Hollywood, decides to move to New York City to create a theatre space where he can mold the next generation of up-and-coming actors of color. While his aspirations may be pure, the journey to get there will be anything but flawless.
Performances: Jan 27 - Feb 1
The Company of the Second North American tour of CLUE – photos by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
A mansion. A murder. A mystery.
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
Performances: Jan 23 - Feb 8 / Fri: 8pm; Sat/Sun: 2pm
Based on the hit film and featuring a gorgeous, folk-inspired score, THE SPITFIRE GRILL is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption and perseverance. Ex-convict Percy Talbott moves to Gilead, Wisconsin, a tiny town that has seen better days and isn’t looking to help a stranger. What she finds will help both town and outsider find their way to renewal.
Performances: Jan 16-Feb 1 ; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm
by Evan Carrington
Director – Jeremy Keith Hunter
Producer – Maureen Rogers
“Save My Black Soul” is a period drama that takes place during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and follows a young, struggling African-American actor named Edward Foster. Edward, being fed up with the roles that are being offered to him in Hollywood, decides to move to New York City to create a theatre space where he can mold the next generation of up-and-coming actors of color. While his aspirations may be pure, the journey to get there will be anything but flawless.
Performances: Jan 23 - Feb 8 / Fri: 8pm; Sat/Sun: 2pm
Based on the hit film and featuring a gorgeous, folk-inspired score, THE SPITFIRE GRILL is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption and perseverance. Ex-convict Percy Talbott moves to Gilead, Wisconsin, a tiny town that has seen better days and isn’t looking to help a stranger. What she finds will help both town and outsider find their way to renewal.
Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.
Upcoming Dates:
Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms
Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall
Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage
Sept 23: Fall Blooms
Sept 30: Aractober
Oct 7: Fall Colors
Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders
Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs
Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds
Nov 4: Leaf mandals
Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture
Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements
Nov 25: Wild Turkeys
KATSEYE don’t just break the mold — they’re making their own. The global girl group is the first of its kind, forged within the high standards and exacting specs of the K-pop system, but armed with the explicit goal of smashing through boundaries both cultural and creative. Ranging in age from 17 to 22 and coming from immensely different cultures, the six members of KATSEYE are: Daniela (Cuban/Venezuelan-American, from Atlanta, GA), Lara (Indian, from New York, NY), Manon (Ghanaian-Italian, from Zurich, Switzerland), Megan (Chinese-American, from Honolulu, HI), Sophia (Manila, Philippines), and Yoonchae (Seoul, South Korea). Together they represent an array of personalities, backgrounds, tastes, and talents — hence the name.
Hailed by the Boston Globe as “one of the world’s most remarkable singers,” tenor Nicholas Phan performs a program exploring migration and immigration narratives in the U.S.
Jason Max Ferdinand, music director
University Chorale and UMD Chamber Singers team up to present an exciting variety of old and new, classical and contemporary selections. Repertoire to be announced closer to the concert.
Credit: Marketa Ebert, 2021
Bikes and Lights is back! Enjoy the unique experience of riding your bike through the Winter Festival of Lights. Experience dazzling scenes celebrating the magic of the holiday season! For safety, bike lights and helmets are required. Vehicles are not allowed on the festival roads during this event. Space is limited for this popular event. Register today! FREE for children riding on a tagalong/bike seat/trailer.
Performances: 1pm & 4pm
Squonk and Friends is a family-friendly circus show that will include duo silks, handbalancing, lyra, straps, rope, partner acrobatics, and plenty of silly antics.
Squonk is a crypid found in the hemlock forests of Pennsylvania. This little creature believes they are so ugly and can dissolve into a puddle of tears if they are perceived. Can Squonk's woodland friends cheer Squonk up, or will the creatures learn a lesson about comfort, self-acceptance, and sitting with grief?
Join this small cast of 4 DMV local performers as they embark on an adventure unlike any other.
Performances: 1pm & 4pm. One-hour show.
Squonk and Friends is a family-friendly circus show that will include duo silks, handbalancing, lyra, straps, rope, partner acrobatics, and plenty of silly antics.
Squonk is a crypid found in the hemlock forests of Pennsylvania. This little creature believes they are so ugly and can dissolve into a puddle of tears if they are perceived. Can Squonk's woodland friends cheer Squonk up, or will the creatures learn a lesson about comfort, self-acceptance, and sitting with grief?
Join this small cast of 4 DMV local performers as they embark on an adventure unlike any other.
Performances: 1pm & 4pm
Squonk and Friends is a family-friendly circus show that will include duo silks, handbalancing, lyra, straps, rope, partner acrobatics, and plenty of silly antics.
Squonk is a crypid found in the hemlock forests of Pennsylvania. This little creature believes they are so ugly and can dissolve into a puddle of tears if they are perceived. Can Squonk's woodland friends cheer Squonk up, or will the creatures learn a lesson about comfort, self-acceptance, and sitting with grief?
Join this small cast of 4 DMV local performers as they embark on an adventure unlike any other.
Performances: Nov 18-23, various hours
Celebrate the season with Champions Of Magic and their all-new Holiday Spectacular featuring dazzling illusions, breathtaking, grand-scale magic, and festive surprises for the whole family. This high-energy, interactive show blends their signature humor, jaw-dropping magic, and holiday cheer, creating a one-of-a-kind experience perfect for the season. Don’t miss this enchanting celebration filled with wonder, spectacle, and joy!
With Oh He Dead
RIPE
Allen Stone, a soul/R&B luminary, has enraptured global audiences with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies, embodying the essence of classic soul legends. His genre-defying style, blending funk, gospel, folk-rock, and soul, has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following.
Ripe is using their bio to tell you that at the center of everything is collaboration and community, a friendship that has become a bond as strong as family.
Known as La Voz De Oro (The Golden Voice), Jason Joshua is a rising star in neo-classic Latin R&B and soul.
Performances: Nov 21-23, various hours
It’s time for our instructors to step into the spotlight! The Faculty Dance Concert gives our talented and esteemed professors and guest alumni the opportunity to showcase their acclaimed work as well as new choreography. Join us for a captivating night of dance supporting our incredible faculty here at UMD.
Zach Torres is a soulful Nashville-based singer/songwriter whose music blends honest storytelling with warm, down-to-earth energy. His EP Sleeping Alone is out now.
Come explore what your hands can create using natural materials! Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping, and practice your skills while learning to coexist and nurture the native ecosystem!
Upcoming programs:
Sept 4: Polymer Clay Mushrooms
Sept 19: Polymer Clay Mushrooms
Oct 17: Eco-friendly Bird Feeders
Nov 21: Gratitude Centerpieces
Performances: Nov 20 & Dec 2
Gunna partners with Live Nation to support his non-profit organization “Gunna’s Great Giveaway” by allocating $1 from tickets sold on the Wun World Tour to support the inner cities in Atlanta, GA. Together with Live Nation and the support of his fans, Gunna endeavors to be a catalyst for positive change with his non-profit organization [Gunna’s Great Giveaway] in his hometown and aims to contribute to the betterment of these communities and transform the economic landscape of Atlanta, GA.
Join us for Disney’s The Lion King Jr. at the BCPA!
Presented by Thomas G. Pullen Theatre Co.
Performances: Nov 20, 22 & 23
Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra Edward Gardner leads Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular Symphony No. 5. With soaring melodies, roaring brass, and balletic grace, the Fifth is a wild ride of heart-on-sleeve emotions. Also on the program: Pablo Ferrández makes his NSO debut in Lutosławski’s innovative Cello Concerto.
Since gaining prominence in the early 2000s with his viral ukulele cover of George Harrison’s While My Guitar Gently Weeps, the performer and composer Jake Shimabukuro's star has flown to such heights that his name is virtually synonymous with his instrument. With over a dozen instrumental solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown an effortless skill at skating between styles, blasting his way through waves of staccato thirty-second notes with classical precision and ambling melodically through a heartwarming pop ballad. He has headlined performances at the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, the Sydney Opera House and the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Shimabukuro has collaborated extensively with some of the world’s greatest musicians, notably with his longtime touring mentor Jimmy Buffett, but also alongside Yo-Yo Ma, Béla Fleck and The Flecktones, Jack Johnson, Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Willie Nelson and Warren Haynes. In 2024, Shimabukuro released his latest collaborative album, Blues Experience, with legendary Mick Fleetwood. Above all else, Jake Shimabukuro is an undeniable savant on the strings and an artist you'll want to hear live.
Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.
Upcoming Dates:
Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms
Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall
Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage
Sept 23: Fall Blooms
Sept 30: Aractober
Oct 7: Fall Colors
Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders
Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs
Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds
Nov 4: Leaf mandals
Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture
Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements
Nov 25: Wild Turkeys
Performances: Nov 14 - 21, various hours.
Written by Samm-Art Williams | Directed by KenYatta Rogers
A biographical tale of country life upended by the Vietnam War, Samm-Art Williams’ Tony Award-winning play follows a young Black farm owner and his indomitable spirit as he leans on faith, love, and the pull of the land in the face of losing everything, including himself.
Assistant Professor KenYatta Rogers (director of previous TDPS productions "Stick Fly," "Men on Boats," and “Metamorphoses") directs this exciting and thought-provoking play offering insight into the rural Black experience about one man’s journey to find fulfillment.
Performances: Nov 15-19, various hours
J. Bradley Baker, conductor
Overgrown with love triangles, mistaken identities and madness, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s La finta giardiniera (The Pretend Gardener) is a sharp-witted comic opera that does not shy away from emotional complexity. In a jealous rage, the Count Belfiore attacks his betrothed, Marchioness Violante, on their wedding night. Violante flees from her fiancé, with only a new name, Sandrina, and her trusted servant Roberto—now Nardo—in tow. “Sandrina” assumes the role of a gardener and settles into a new life, but when Belfiore arrives in town with his eye on marrying the noble Armida, her plan to start over quickly goes awry.
Written when Mozart was just 18, La finta giardiniera displays much of the charm and chaos that define his later comic masterpieces, making this early gem a delight to see and hear.
Performed in Italian with English supertitles.
Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping. Join us at the Center to learn tips and tricks about sustainable gardening, backyard landscape design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal garden maintenance on your property. Practice your skills in our gardens while learning to coexist and nurture the native ecosystem!
Upcoming Dates:
Sept 7: Mushrooms in Your Garden
Sept 21: Migrating Pollinator Habits
Oct 5: Fall Bird Habitat
Oct 19: Fall Garden Colors
Nov 2: Fall Harvest
Nov 16: Indigenous Garden Wisom
Award-winning artist and former lead vocalist of the legendary R&B group Atlantic Starr, Talein, is going to take you on a musical journey of one of the most prolific female vocalists of our time, Ms. Whitney Houston, affectionately known as Nippy to her family. But to the world, she was “The Voice.”
The production of “I Will Always Love You” is infused with your favorite Whitney songs and the movies in which she was featured as an actress. Throughout the night, we will have Whitney facts. We will share her accomplishments throughout her career as Talein sings Whitney’s signature songs in a beautiful artistic tribute, Talein-style. It will have you laughing, singing, dancing, and getting chills as the emotional and moving production, “I Will Always Love You,” will have you always loving Whitney forever!
Performances: Nov 13-15, various hours
Beethoven’s joyful wit and lyricism make his Piano Concerto No. 1 a perfect showcase for Garrick Ohlsson’s “fingers, fortitude, and freewheeling imagination” (The New York Times). To close, conductor Louis Langrée “draws a lithe, articulate and elegant performance” (The New York Times) of Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3, the mighty “Organ Symphony.”
A storytelling competition and cultural celebration that brings lived experiences from around the world to one stage.
Doors open at 6:30 PM.
The Asian American Music Society (AAMS) will be presents the 2025 AAMS competition winners, showcasing the singers with the string quartet and piano.
Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.
Performances: Oct 31 - Nov 15; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Nov 16 @ 2pm
Laurel Mill Playhouse is pleased to present The Hollow by Agatha Christie
The Hollow is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.
Director – Larry Simmons | Producer – Maureen Rogers
An unhappy game of romantic follow the leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow is at the center of the trouble: Henrietta, his mistress; Veronica, his ex mistress; and Gerda, his wife are all at The Hollow. Also visiting are Edward (who is in love with Henrietta) and Midge (who loves Edward). When the inevitable murder occurs, nearly everyone has a motive and most had the opportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the crime.
Join We May Be Minstrels for an evening that sings through America’s tangled story: The pain, the protest, the joy, and the hope. American Resilience weaves together folk, cowboy, and contemporary songs that speak to our shared struggles and the strength found in community.
Marin Alsop, conductor
Nemanja Radulović, violin
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra returns to The Clarice with trailblazing conductor and National Orchestral Institute + Festival Music Director Marin Alsop. Opening the program is RE|Member, a short but distinctly unique multimedia work from contemporary composer Reena Esmail that commemorates pandemic-era ritual and displacement. Next, the acclaimed and charismatic Serbian violinist Nemanja Radulović joins the orchestra as soloist for a memorable performance of his signature work, Aram Khachaturian's Violin Concerto. The musical journey continues with an immortal classic and an audience favorite: Johannes Brahms’ monumental Symphony No. 3.
This performance by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is presented in recognition of the visionary artistry of Clarice Smith on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Reena Esmail: RE|Member
Aram Khachaturian: Violin Concerto
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3
