Nikki Brooks: Utility of Sound
Oct
19
to Nov 4

Nikki Brooks: Utility of Sound

  • Montpelier Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Exhibit: Oct 11 - Nov 4

Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: Oct 19

Nikki Brooks’ immersive installation explores the deep connections between music, history, and nostalgia. Each piece reflects a personal experience or influential figure, inviting viewers into a space where memory and meaning converge. These works are designed to spark conversation, evoke nostalgia, and encourage reflection on shared human experiences.

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Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour – Frederick Douglass
Oct
19
to Nov 26

Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour – Frederick Douglass

  • National Portrait Gallery (map)
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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).

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Strategic Love Play
Oct
19
to Nov 9

Strategic Love Play

Performances: Sep 23 - Nov 9, various hours

Specialty Nights: Discussion Nights October 7 & October 29; Pride Night October 17 & October 24
Masks Required October 26 at 2PM

From Succession writer Miriam Battye comes a razor sharp, not-quite-romantic comedy about the absurdity of modern dating in the seemingly endless quest to find “the one.”  
 
After matching online, a man and a woman meet for a date. Although they start off on the (very) wrong foot, they slowly begin to let down their guard in the hope that this time they’ve found something real. 
 
Bold, bitingly funny and achingly poignant, Strategic Love Play explores love, loneliness, and lying to (and about) ourselves in the age of swiping.  

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Aida
Oct
24
to Nov 2

Aida

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Opera House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 24 - Nov 2

Photo by Todd Rosenberg

Duty versus desire. Loyalty versus love. Aida is a drama of impossible choices and secret identities. Aida’s heart belongs to Radamès, but there’s a twist—she’s a princess in captivity, and he’s the enemy’s general. As war rages and princess Amneris seeks Radamès for herself, Aida must pick between her heart and her country.

Verdi’s magnificent Aida returns with a lavish production featuring hieroglyphic and calligraphy-inspired sets from artist RETNA. Dynamic dance… a sumptuous chorus… the victorious Triumphal Scene … everything you want from grand opera is here, performed by internationally acclaimed artists! But it is Verdi’s expressive music that makes Aida a love triangle for the ages, pairing the drama of feuding nations with the intimacy of conflicted lovers.

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2025 World Stage Tour Gala Concert
Oct
26
2:00 PM14:00

2025 World Stage Tour Gala Concert

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Terrace Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: 2pm & 7pm

Featuring winners and jury members of the 2025 World Stage Tour Music Competition, the concert is presented by The Royal Foundation of Music and Arts, a non-profit foundation that is dedicated to promoting musical excellence through competitions, festivals, concerts, and educations.

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NSO Family Concert:  Halloween Spooktacular
Oct
26
2:30 PM14:30

NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: 2:30pm & 4:30pm

Join the fun of this Halloween celebration concert featuring ghoulishly attired National Symphony Orchestra musicians performing spooky fun classics—new and old.

Arrive early for trick-or-treating and a special Haunted Hall Musical PLAYspace!

Most enjoyed by ages 5+

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Nature Craft Tuesdays
Oct
28
3:30 PM15:30

Nature Craft Tuesdays

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

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Seventeen
Oct
29
to Oct 30

Seventeen

Performances: Oct 29 & 30 @7:30pm

Seventeen, also stylized as SEVENTEEN or SVT, is a South Korean boy group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2015. The group consists of 13 members divided into three sub-units, each with a different area of specialization: a 'Hip-Hop Team', 'Vocal Team', and 'Performance Team'. Seventeen has released two studio albums and six extended plays. Seventeen has been considered a "self-producing" idol group, with the members being actively involved in the songwriting, choreographing, and other aspects of the group.


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Don Juan & Romeo and Juliet Grimaud plays Gershwin
Oct
30
to Nov 1

Don Juan & Romeo and Juliet Grimaud plays Gershwin

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 30 - Nov 1

Awaken your heart with two distinct visions of love: Strauss’ Don Juan, a man’s restless pursuit of passion; and Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, a fated tale of love at its purest. Led by Jader Bignamini, the concert also features Wynton Marsalis’ bold Herald, Holler, and Hallelujah and Gershwin’s jazz-infused Piano Concerto in F with soloist Hélène Grimaud.


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Web Of Murder
Oct
31
to Nov 2

Web Of Murder

  • Bowie Playhouse @ Whitemarsh Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 31 - Nov 16 | Fri/Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 2pm

By Jonathan Troy | Directed by Randy Tusing

A murder mystery/farce in the style of Agatha Christie, this delightful romp features a rich and domineering head of family along with a long-suffering daughter, housekeeper, and mysterious doctor. When two nieces and their boyfriends arrive for a stormy weekend to discuss their aunt’s will, secrets are uncovered and the murders commence. The rollicking action keeps the audience guessing until the final moments of the play!


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The Hollow
Oct
31
to Nov 1

The Hollow

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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NSO Presents: Alexandre Kantorow
Nov
1
3:00 PM15:00

NSO Presents: Alexandre Kantorow

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hailed as the “reincarnation of Liszt” (Fanfare Magazine), youngest winner of the Gilmore Artist Award Alexandre Kantorow makes his Washington, D.C., debut! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Kantorow’s artistry, sensitivity, and technical piano prowess on full display. Please note: the NSO does not perform on this program.

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Walking Eagle
Nov
1
6:00 PM18:00

Walking Eagle

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Millennium Stage (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Walking Eagle is an artist and multi-instrumentalist from the Washington, D.C. area. He writes, produces, and performs every instrument and vocal part you hear on his records. Rock, funk, reggae, and soul are the main ingredients in every fiery performance he delivers.

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Animal Encounters at Clearwater
Nov
2
1:00 PM13:00

Animal Encounters at Clearwater

You don’t need to be Dr. Dolittle to speak to the animals! Meet the nature center’s live animals including reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey! Interacting with animals can boost your mood and promote mental wellness. Learn more about them and their natural habitats. Our animal friends look forward to greeting you.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Sept 7

  • Oct 4

  • Nov 2

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Marian Anderson Vocal Award Winner Nicholas Newton
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00

Marian Anderson Vocal Award Winner Nicholas Newton

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Terrace Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This year’s Marian Anderson Vocal Award winner, Nicholas Newton, is praised for his “polished vocal technique” and “heart-tugging emotional communication” (San Diego Story). The talented bass-baritone has quickly gained a reputation for his compelling performances, with significant debuts on stages such as the Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Santa Fe Opera, and more.

Named for the groundbreaking African American contralto, the Marian Anderson Vocal Award recognizes a young American singer in opera, oratorio, or recital repertory.

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Nature Craft Tuesdays
Nov
4
3:30 PM15:30

Nature Craft Tuesdays

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

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Fairuz Forever: A Tribute to the Voice of Lebanon and the Arab World
Nov
7
6:00 PM18:00

Fairuz Forever: A Tribute to the Voice of Lebanon and the Arab World

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Millennium Stage (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a magical evening celebrating the legendary Fairuz on her birthday this November. Acclaimed vocalist Nibal Malshi performs her timeless hits—originally composed by the iconic Rahbani Brothers—from nostalgic folk melodies to beloved pop songs. In the wake of the recent passing of Fairuz’s son, Ziad Rahbani, the program will also pay tribute to his remarkable legacy as a composer and innovator.

Held at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage and presented in partnership with the Arab America Foundation, this concert brings together generations to honor the enduring voice that captivated the Arab world.

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Planes, Trains, and ???:  The Unauthorized Improv and Musical Parody
Nov
7
to Nov 8

Planes, Trains, and ???: The Unauthorized Improv and Musical Parody

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Family Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Nov 7 & 8 @7pm & 9:30pm

Planes, trains, and… whatever the audience says next! An homage to John Hughes’ holiday travel classic, every show—featuring Martin Garcia, Frank Caeti, and Amanda Blake Davis—is a new trip you’ll be thankful for.

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Web Of Murder
Nov
7
to Nov 9

Web Of Murder

  • Bowie Playhouse @ Whitemarsh Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 31 - Nov 16 | Fri/Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 2pm

By Jonathan Troy | Directed by Randy Tusing

A murder mystery/farce in the style of Agatha Christie, this delightful romp features a rich and domineering head of family along with a long-suffering daughter, housekeeper, and mysterious doctor. When two nieces and their boyfriends arrive for a stormy weekend to discuss their aunt’s will, secrets are uncovered and the murders commence. The rollicking action keeps the audience guessing until the final moments of the play!


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Steven’s Classical Mixtape
Nov
7
to Nov 8

Steven’s Classical Mixtape

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Nov 7 & 8 @8pm

NSO Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Steven Reineke brings the playlist of his dreams to life in this hand-picked concert of classical hits! To celebrate the NSO’s 95th season, Steven’s Classical Mixtape is packed with blockbuster flair and unforgettable melodies—from Boléro to Clair de Lune, Nimrod, and Pines of Rome, plus a few surprises along the way. A light classical night for seasoned symphony fans and first-timers alike!

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The Hollow
Nov
7
to Nov 8

The Hollow

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Global Tales and Traditions Series: Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month
Nov
8
11:00 AM11:00

Global Tales and Traditions Series: Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month

Let’s take a trip around the world! Celebrate cultures and people from across the globe by exploring a variety of traditions and how they are preserved. Each month will feature a different heritage community, children’s book, and applicable craft. In November, we’ll focus on Indigenous Peoples’ heritage. We will be reading We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom with illustrations by Michaela Goade, and we’ll be making beaded pipe cleaner corn.

Ages 6-12; Free

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DC Beer Festival
Nov
8
12:00 PM12:00

DC Beer Festival

A biannual favorite returns! Join us on Saturday, November 8th, for DC Beer Fest. Featuring seasonal brews from over 80 craft breweries, local food trucks, live music and more, DC Beer Fest welcomes beer aficionados and novices alike for an afternoon of craft beer greatness at Nationals Park.

Session 1: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Session 2: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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chitra.MOVES
Nov
8
to Nov 9

chitra.MOVES

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Terrace Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Nov 8 @ 7:30pm, Nov 9 @ 2pm

As this year’s Local Dance Commissioning Project Awardee, Chitra Subramanian of chitra.MOVES shares a full-bodied dance work that explores how we activate our ecosystems of care in times of turbulence and transformation.

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Nature Craft Tuesdays
Nov
11
3:30 PM15:30

Nature Craft Tuesdays

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

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Playboi Carti - Antagonist Tour
Nov
11
7:00 PM19:00

Playboi Carti - Antagonist Tour

The Antagonist Tour is the ongoing concert tour by the American rapper Playboi Carti in support of his third studio album, Music (2025). The tour began on October 3, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is scheduled to conclude on December 1, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Spanning 31 shows across the United States, the tour was originally scheduled to begin in North America in September 2023, before extending to Europe later in the year, which resulted in multiple postponements and cancellations. Supporting acts include Carti's Opium labelmates Ken Carson,[a] Destroy Lonely,[b] and Homixide Gang,[c] as well as affiliate ApolloRed1.

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Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” Ohlsson plays Beethoven
Nov
13
to Nov 15

Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” Ohlsson plays Beethoven

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.”

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Family Campfire
Nov
14
5:30 PM17:30

Family Campfire

Dates: Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14

Enjoy nature tales and roasted marshmallows over a community campfire in the beautiful outdoors! Bring hot dogs, if you’d like! Start new friendships and make family memories.

  • Patrons will be notified of weather-related cancellations.

  • Please check in at front desk upon arrival.

  • Marshmallows and roasting sticks will be provided.

  • Feel free to bring your own food and drink (no alcohol).

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Web Of Murder
Nov
14
to Nov 16

Web Of Murder

  • Bowie Playhouse @ Whitemarsh Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 31 - Nov 16 | Fri/Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 2pm

By Jonathan Troy | Directed by Randy Tusing

A murder mystery/farce in the style of Agatha Christie, this delightful romp features a rich and domineering head of family along with a long-suffering daughter, housekeeper, and mysterious doctor. When two nieces and their boyfriends arrive for a stormy weekend to discuss their aunt’s will, secrets are uncovered and the murders commence. The rollicking action keeps the audience guessing until the final moments of the play!


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The Marriage of Figaro
Nov
14
to Nov 22

The Marriage of Figaro

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Opera House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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The Hollow
Nov
14
to Nov 16

The Hollow

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Nature Craft Tuesdays
Nov
18
3:30 PM15:30

Nature Craft Tuesdays

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

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Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
Nov
18
to Nov 23

Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Ferrández plays Lutosławski
Nov
20
to Nov 23

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Ferrández plays Lutosławski

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Nature Makers Space
Nov
21
4:00 PM16:00

Nature Makers Space

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

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Nature Craft Tuesdays
Nov
25
3:30 PM15:30

Nature Craft Tuesdays

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

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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Nov
28
to Nov 29

Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

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!

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The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Nov
28
to Dec 23

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Theater Lab (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Brandy & Monica: The Boy is Mine Tour
Nov
30
7:00 PM19:00

Brandy & Monica: The Boy is Mine Tour

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.

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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Dec
4
to Dec 6

Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

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!

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Enter Paulette
Dec
5
to Dec 6

Enter Paulette

  • Greenbelt Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Dec
11
to Dec 13

Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

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!

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Andrea Bocelli
Dec
14
8:00 PM20:00

Andrea Bocelli

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.

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Monty Python’s Spamalot
Dec
16
to Jan 4

Monty Python’s Spamalot

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Opera House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Dec
18
to Dec 24

Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

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!

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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Dec
26
to Dec 30

Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

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!

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Spiritualism at Surratt: A Descent into the Macabre
Oct
25
6:00 PM18:00

Spiritualism at Surratt: A Descent into the Macabre

Dates: Oct 4 & 25 @6pm

Come one, come all to the Surratt House Museum this Halloween season for a descent into the morbid mourning rituals of bygone days! The Civil War made death far more common and only deepened people’s longing for a connection with the spirit world. Together, we shall walk through the house and learn about the ways the living mourned the dead. We will also discuss the ways some people took advantage of those left behind. Additionally, we will explore some of the bizarre customs and surprising ways people used spiritualist practices to strive for social advancements. Register now, if you dare!

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Souled Out Dates: Stadium Status - HU Homecoming
Oct
25
4:00 PM16:00

Souled Out Dates: Stadium Status - HU Homecoming

  • Nationals Park, Plaza Stage (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Photo: howard.edu

For Howard Homecoming 2025, Souled Out Dates is taking over Nationals Park to deliver the largest and livest day party in DC. Thousands of alumni, tastemakers, and friends will come together for an unforgettable celebration of culture, music, and vibes—all under the bright lights of Plaza Stage @ Nationals Park.

Attendees must be 21+ to enter.

Lineup: Lawyer Baddie, Elon Jones, Keith SOD CEO, Tay Michel, Tanaja Stephenson, Aliyah Montgomery, Yaadira Brown, Jiair Jackson, Jaquana Bell, Camryn Turner

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Creepy Crawly Campfire
Oct
25
2:00 PM14:00

Creepy Crawly Campfire

Gather your family for a cozy afternoon around the campfire filled with nature-themed stories, roasted marshmallows, and outdoor fun. Bring your own hot dogs to cook over the fire and enjoy quality time in the great outdoors. It’s a perfect chance to make new friends and create lasting memories together.

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The Capital Market Turnip Tour Farmer’s Market
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00

The Capital Market Turnip Tour Farmer’s Market

Dates: Aug 23, Sep 20 & Oct 25 @10am-2pm

We’re teaming up with The Capital Market for a pop-up farmers market packed with local produce, live music, cooking demos, and fun for the whole family.

Come out, connect with your community, and support local farmer’s! Snap Accepted; double your dollars. Spend $30, get $60 in fruits and veggies. Sponsored by Wellpoint.

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Moving Forces
Oct
24
to Oct 26

Moving Forces

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Eisenhower Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 24-26

Moving Forces is an electrifying evening of four powerful ballets—by Justin Peck, Christopher Wheeldon, Dwight Rhoden, and Edwaard Liang—that explore love, grace, and the pulse of life through movement that speaks directly to the soul.

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A Compendium of Curiosities - A Night of Magic and Mystery
Oct
24
8:00 PM20:00

A Compendium of Curiosities - A Night of Magic and Mystery

For an evening of magic unlike any other, get ready for Chris DePamphilis in his all ages and captivating one-man show “Compendium of Curiosities”. With over two decades of experience, Chris has honed his craft on international stages, from the bustling streets of Tokyo and Osaka, Japan to his acclaimed three-week residency, “The Devil You Don’t” was featured in GAC’s 2023-2024 season. As a repeat headliner at Virginia’s “Magic Mic” and a featured house magician at Baltimore’s “Poe’s Magic Theatre,” Chris’s unique blend of masterful sleight-of-hand, and engaging stage presence will leave you questioning what’s possible. Prepare to be amazed and intrigued by a magician who doesn’t just perform effects but creates an unforgettable experience that will challenge your perception of reality.

One night only performance on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 8PM

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique
Oct
24
8:00 PM20:00

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique

  • The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jonathon Heyward, conductor
Francesca Dego, violin

A selection of spirited and virtuosic works marks the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) first performance of the season at The Clarice. Opening the program is Israfel, an invigorating orchestral work from the U.K.-based composer Mark Simpson that will premiere in Glasgow with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in 2015. The BSO continues with a powerhouse presentation of Sergei Prokofiev's intensely dramatic Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, featuring a masterful violin solo from virtuosic Italian-American instrumentalist Francesca Dego. Closing the performance is the cinematically enrapturing Symphonie fantastique, Hector Berlioz's first (and likely best known) major symphony. His somewhat autobiographical story of a heartbroken lover's mad opium trip established Berlioz at the forefront of the new progressive composers of his time and retains the power to astound nearly two centuries later. The evening closes with an on-stage discussion between Heyward and Stephanie Shonekan, dean of the University of Maryland College of Arts and Humanities.

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Trek or Treat
Oct
24
6:00 PM18:00

Trek or Treat

Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and “Trek” thru our haunted trail packed with spooky games, mazes, roving characters, creepy scenes and more! Don’t miss our 50-foot “Trick-or-Tree”, lit up with spooktacular Halloween designs! Collect candy and other treats along the way and search for the perfect pumpkin on the Trek or Treat Trail!

Kid friendly. Suitable for ages 12 & under

Depending on your arrival time it will take approximately 30 minutes to finish your trek.

Advance registration is required and limited. (all participants must be pre-registered and accompanied by at least one adult.)

Visit pgparksdirect.com and register for Ticket Code: NRLS-SPEC-GA-20251024

Questions? Contact us at 301-218-6700.

In the event of inclement weather, this event will move indoors to Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center (431 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro 20774) and participants will be notified about the change of location via email.

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Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
Oct
23
to Oct 25

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 23-25

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience takes fans on a larger-than-life cinematic journey covering 23 films in one momentous performance. From The Avengers and Iron Man to Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more, relive the most iconic moments and music from MCU’s defining canon of films. It’s time for fans—new and old—to assemble at this custom-curated live-to-film experience!

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She Loves Me
Oct
22
to Oct 23

She Loves Me

  • The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 18, 22 & 23 @7:30pm; Oct 19 @2pm

Directed by Nick Martin

In this Olivier and Drama Desk Award-winning musical masterpiece, two young coworkers, who cannot stand one another, don’t know that the anonymous pen pal they have both been falling for is actually each other!

Based on the 1937 play “Parfumerie” and memorably restaged in film over the decades as “The Shop Around the Corner” (1940) and “You've Got Mail” (1998), this timeless musical comedy features hilarious hijinks, enchanting songs and all the twists and turns that falling in love can bring.

All performances include integrated open captions.

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Little Murmur
Oct
22
to Oct 24

Little Murmur

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Family Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 22-24

This solo dance theater show for young audiences uses projections, an extraordinary soundscape, moving dance, and sprinkles of humor to explore the trials of living with dyslexia. 

Friday, October 24 at 11 a.m. is a sensory-friendly performance.

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Nature Craft Tuesdays
Oct
21
3:30 PM15:30

Nature Craft Tuesdays

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

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Nature Craft Tuesdays
Oct
21
3:30 PM15:30

Nature Craft Tuesdays

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

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Stonefield Productions Presents CYCLES: A Stage Play
Oct
19
5:00 PM17:00

Stonefield Productions Presents CYCLES: A Stage Play

  • Bowie Center for the Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 18 @1:30pm and 6pm; Oct 19 @5pm

This is a stage play about a family that needs to come to terms with past family mistakes and misunderstandings. It is a brilliant Dramedy about Pain, Forgiveness, and God’s Love. It delves into the complex human experience and the impacts of past traumas and ultimately, the value of “Family.” This is a faith-based dramedy.

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NSO Music for Young Audiences: Super Cello!
Oct
19
4:00 PM16:00

NSO Music for Young Audiences: Super Cello!

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Family Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 18 & 19, various hours

The city is safe with the help of a unique cellist: professional musician by day, superhero by night. The day begins as usual—from waking up in the morning, to traveling to rehearsal, to getting ready for a concert… but things take a turn when robots and aliens try to take over the music hall. It’s up to Super Cello to use the soothing power of music to save the day!

Originally a co-production with the National Symphony Orchestra and Teller Productions that premiered in April 2022, Super Cello! unites puppet artist Scottie Rowell and NSO cellist David Teie to tell a wordless story using puppets, props, and plenty of original music.

Most enjoyed by ages 5+

Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. is a sensory-friendly performance.

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Eschenbach returns: An Evening of Beethoven
Oct
19
3:00 PM15:00

Eschenbach returns: An Evening of Beethoven

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 16, 18-19, various hours

The former NSO Music Director returns with an all-Beethoven program brimming with lyricism and energy. Acclaimed violinist Isabelle Faust, whose “sound electrifies” (The New York Times), makes her much-anticipated NSO debut in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Beethoven’s joyous Symphony No. 7, a work Richard Wagner called “the apotheosis of the dance,” makes an electrifying finale.

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An Evening of Beethoven
Oct
19
3:00 PM15:00

An Evening of Beethoven

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 16 @7pm; Oct 18 @8pm; Oct 19 @3pm

Emmanuel Tjeknavorian conducts an all-Beethoven program brimming with lyricism and energy. Acclaimed violinist Isabelle Faust, whose “sound electrifies” (The New York Times), makes her much-anticipated NSO debut in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Beethoven’s joyous Symphony No. 7 creates an electrifying finale.

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Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America
Oct
19
2:30 PM14:30

Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America

  • The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The bandura, a heavy-bodied string instrument native to Ukraine, has many international analogs, including the Turkish oud, the European mandolin, the African banjo and the Venezuelan bandola. In its native country, centuries of historical significance and stacks of original compositions have enshrined the bandura as a national treasure. The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus can trace its beginnings directly to 1902, when ethnographer Hnat Khotkevych formed the first UBC orchestra. A devoted core group of 17 musicians saw the ensemble through World War II, ensuring that the collective would continue to tour under the Chorus umbrella for well over a century. The group's 2025 program, already performed at major concert halls all over the world, is more than just a musical experience; it's a celebration of Ukraine's cultural heritage and resilience filled with captivating music.

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She Loves Me
Oct
19
2:00 PM14:00

She Loves Me

  • The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 18, 22 & 23 @7:30pm; Oct 19 @2pm

Directed by Nick Martin

In this Olivier and Drama Desk Award-winning musical masterpiece, two young coworkers, who cannot stand one another, don’t know that the anonymous pen pal they have both been falling for is actually each other!

Based on the 1937 play “Parfumerie” and memorably restaged in film over the decades as “The Shop Around the Corner” (1940) and “You've Got Mail” (1998), this timeless musical comedy features hilarious hijinks, enchanting songs and all the twists and turns that falling in love can bring.

All performances include integrated open captions.

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The Hot L Baltimore
Oct
18
8:00 PM20:00

The Hot L Baltimore

Performances: Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm; Dates: Oct 3-18

Lanford Wilson’s The Hot L Baltimore is a character-driven comedy set on Memorial Day 1972 in the once-grand but now decaying Hotel Baltimore, slated for demolition. Through the lives of its eclectic residents—prostitutes, the elderly, the down-and-out, and the dreamers—the play explores themes of community, displacement, and resilience. With humor and poignancy, it captures the struggles of marginalized people clinging to hope in the face of inevitable loss.

***This production includes coarse language, sexual references and discussions.***

*Please be advised that for the Sunday, October 5 performance a mask is required to be worn at all times while in the GAC facility*

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Dylan Scott: Easy Does It Tour
Oct
17
7:30 PM19:30

Dylan Scott: Easy Does It Tour

With Zach John King

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

Dylan Scott, a Curb Records artist, is a talented singer with a unique southern voice, a songwriter with a youthful spirit, and a caring family man. He has six No. 1 radio hits, including "My Girl," "Nobody," and "New Truck," plus the Top 5 hit "Hooked." He was nominated for Best New Country Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and named one of Country Radio Seminar’s New Faces of Country Music. His song "Nobody," a tribute to his wife, won a 2021 CMT Music Award. Scott received ACM nominations for New Male Artist of the Year in 2023 and 2024. He also won a GMA Dove Award in 2023 with Jason Crabb for "Good Morning Mercy." With over 4 billion streams, he has toured with big names like Garth Brooks and Luke Bryan. He is now on his headlining Country Till I Die Tour, playing in bigger venues. His new album, Easy Does It, shares stories of heartbreak, true love, and his hometown.

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