Peculiar Matters
Jun
6
to Aug 16

Peculiar Matters

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Exhibition: Jun 2 - Aug 16 | Closing Reception: Aug 16, 2-4pm

Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Closed Sun

The group exhibition Peculiar Matters dives into a world of found objects, reflections of time and space, and awkward landscapes. Artists Tory Cowles, Jim Doran, and Sean Riley, working in multiple disciplines, create conversations through humor, color, and sculptural constructs. Individually, each artist delivers a unique visionary narrative. Together, their work in the exhibition will create noteworthy discussions between the artwork and the viewer.

Meet the talented artists, mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, and enjoy free refreshments during the Closing Reception!

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Cedric Williams: Cement Factory Series
Jun
6
to Jul 7

Cedric Williams: Cement Factory Series

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Exhibit: June 3 - July 7

Open daily, 10 am-5 pm | Public Reception: June 13, 7-9 pm

Cedric Williams is interested in observing the ways in which buildings, surfaces, and structures change once they become abandoned and cease to have a socio-economic function. The process of erosion can affect structures in different ways. The accumulation of organic matter provides a basis for the growth of plants and trees, roots begin to undermine the structures, metals begin to rust/oxidize, and slowly the original form of the structures is transformed. If left, the structures eventually crumble. Williams has always used photographs and paintings to periodically catalogue the decay of the different sites that have interested him. However, over the last few years, he has begun to explore the possibilities of utilizing the photographic images not just as framed works that can be exhibited, but placed in “settings” that are compatible with the images.

This has involved introducing a variety of different methods and materials in his work that are created in the studio. Working on wood panels or heavy weight card/vellum as his base, Williams uses plaster, sand and gravel, dried roots, and simulated “distressed” materials to gain texture and depth, as well as dried organic materials and found objects, sometimes from the actual sites. In this way, he begins to build an “environment” that supports the photographic images used. He will use certain photographs or combinations of photographs repeatedly in order to explore different “environments” or settings for them. However, he does not attempt to form a narrative link between the photographic images and the associated materials. The materials used are to be regarded as an extension of the images; their reference indicating the more diverse processes of aging and decay.

For his show at the Montpelier Arts Center, Williams has chosen a series of works dealing with the decaying Konterra Cement Plant in Kensington, Maryland, which was closed in 2001. He discovered the factory in 2004, prior to its subsequent demolition. Over the next year, he made numerous visits to the site, taking photographs during the winter and summer. At this time, as the site was in disuse, the structures were beginning to decay, and so the site became an ideal subject for him to focus on. Williams uses photographs as the basis for his work and, in some cases, materials found at the site, to create artworks that become an assemblage of materials that provide texture and depth.

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Julie Polt: Did You See a Bird Today?
Jun
6
to Jun 22

Julie Polt: Did You See a Bird Today?

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Exhibit: May 24 - June 22

Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: June 13, 7-9 pm

When asked daily, this simple question can create a shift in perspective toward mindful awareness. Julie Polt seeks to ask and answer this question in her latest body of work, utilizing experimental printmaking and painting. She finds inspiration in daily, common moments, while searching for beauty everywhere  even in unexpected places. She looks to nature, relationships, and tiny changes that we notice only when we are mindful and carefully observing our surroundings.

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Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour – Frederick Douglass
Jun
6
to Nov 26

Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour – Frederick Douglass

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Exhibit 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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Natasha Bedingfield
Jun
6
6:45 PM18:45

Natasha Bedingfield

Multi-platinum pop singer/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield will rock Nationals Park on June 6.

Bedingfield is best known for her early 2000s hits "Unwritten," "These Words," and "Pocketful of Sunshine." Her music has graced many notable rom-coms such as "Anyone But You," "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," and "Easy A," and was featured as the theme for the US reality TV show "The Hills." Recently, "Unwritten" was inducted into the Spotify Billions Club, underscoring its enduring popularity and streaming success. With her music experiencing a resurgence through TikTok trends and dance remixes, she continues to hold a place in popular culture.

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Capital Jazz Fest
Jun
6
to Jun 8

Capital Jazz Fest

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Festival: Jun 6-8

Get a 3-day pass to avoid missing out on all the performances.

Line-up: Esperanza Spalding, Chris Botti, Will Downing, Avery Sunshine, Najee, Frank McComb, Urban Guerilla Orchestra, The Jogo Project, Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Dru Hill, Bilal, Brownstone, Samara Joy, Take 6, Marcus Miller, Gerald Albright, Bob James, Malcolm Jamal Warner, The Blackbyrds, Jose James, TLC, En Vogue, Eric Benet, After 7, Big Daddy Kane, Atlantic Starr, Tom Browne, The Headhunters

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Into the Woods
Jun
6
to Jun 8

Into the Woods

Performances: May 30 - June 28, Fri/Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 2 pm

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.

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Take The Reins: Chamber Orchestral Concert • NOI Philharmonic
Jun
6
7:30 PM19:30

Take The Reins: Chamber Orchestral Concert • NOI Philharmonic

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Performing without a conductor is an impressive feat for any large ensemble, but the boundless intuition and near-telepathic accuracy of the NOI Philharmonic will be tested with a program that embraces a broad array of form. The program includes the celebratory and boisterous Symphony No. 97 by the Austrian "Father of the Symphony," Joseph Haydn. The orchestra offers an underheard treat with Italian-American composer Gian Carlo Menotti's cinematically lyrical Suite from Sebastian, a project that aligns him comfortably in Haydn's camp. We balance out the evening with an exciting work for percussion. Stravinsky’s mesmerizing ballet Danses concertantes appears in the first portion of this concert as well as Carlos Chavez’s popular Toccata for Percussion Instruments.

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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet
Jun
6
to Jun 8

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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Performances: June 4-8, various hours

Birmingham Royal Ballet makes a thunderous debut with its thrilling, headbanging hit Black Sabbath – The Ballet. Get ready for sparks to fly in the first true heavy metal ballet experience, honoring Birmingham–born band Black Sabbath.

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Notes & Frames: A Film & Music Festival  - Classic Film Scores
Jun
6
to Jun 7

Notes & Frames: A Film & Music Festival - Classic Film Scores

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Performances: June 6 & 7 @8pm

Join us for an evening filled with wonder and nostalgia as the NSO brings to life timeless melodies that have underscored some of the greatest moments in cinematic history. The program—led by Teddy Abrams—features classic music from King Kong, Robin Hood, Ben Hur, Wuthering Heights, Sunset Boulevard, Now, Voyager, Vertigo, Lawrence of Arabia, Once Upon a Time in America, Taxi Driver, E.T., and others.


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Cathy & Marcy’s Old Time Coalition
Jun
6
8:00 PM20:00

Cathy & Marcy’s Old Time Coalition

Grammy Award winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer are master musicians whose superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on the guitar, five-string banjo, ukulele, mandolin, cello-banjo, and more. Cathy & Marcy’s Old Time Coalition, featuring Rachel Eddy (fiddle), Becky Hill (percussive dance, vocals), and Em Hammond (bass, percussive dance), has grown out of a mutual love of Appalachian music and dance. They take the passion of a late-night porch jam session and put it on stage.

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Black Comedy
Jun
6
to Jun 7

Black Comedy

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Performances: June 6-22 Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm on June 15 & 22

Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.

Director – Lori Bruun
Producer – Maureen Rogers

Story: Black Comedy is a one-act farce by Peter Shaffer, first performed in 1965. The premise of the piece is that light and dark are transposed, so that when the stage is lit the cast are supposed to be in darkness and only when the stage is dark are they supposed to be able to see each other and their surroundings. ~ Wikipedia

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Women in Aviation
Jun
7
11:00 AM11:00

Women in Aviation

Discover the vital role women have played in powered flight, beginning with Katharine Wright in 1903. Explore the groundbreaking achievements of female pilots with ties to College Park Airport and engage in a conversation about the opportunities and challenges women face in aviation careers. FREE with museum admission. No registration required.

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Coyaba’s Village Celebration: Carla Creative’s Family Arts Festival
Jun
7
12:00 PM12:00

Coyaba’s Village Celebration: Carla Creative’s Family Arts Festival

Performances: 3pm & 6pm

Coyaba's Village Celebration will be held on June 7th, featuring dancers from Coyaba's Academy, Coyaba Dance Theater, and special guest artists, NiDemya & MWENDI Cameroonian Ballet.  Directed by Sylvia Soumah, the concerts, at 3 pm and 6 pm, showcase outstanding drumming and West African dancing paired with a free outdoor family arts festival. The festival includes an African-style marketplace and family-friendly interactive visual arts by Carla Creative, Inc.

Carla Creative’s Family Arts Festival features performing artists from the DMV area, including Taratibu, Soul In Motion, Smooth and EZ Unlimited Hand Dance Company and more.  Both events will be family-friendly, inspiring, artistic, and fun! 

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Animal Encounters at Clearwater
Jun
7
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.

The registration button will take you to Parks Direct. If a listed date is not yet available for registration, then check Parks Direct at a later time.

Upcoming Dates:

  • March 2, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • May 3, 2025 , 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • June 7, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • July 6, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • August 16, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

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Daruma
Jun
7
6:00 PM18:00

Daruma

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Millennium Stage (map)
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Daruma’s music speaks to the 21st century through a potent blend of improvisation, electronics, driving grooves, and evocative cinematic textures, while retaining firm roots in the jazz tradition.

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Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream • NOI Philharmonic
Jun
7
7:30 PM19:30

Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream • NOI Philharmonic

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A night of musical wonder awaits as NOI+F welcomes back conductor Andrew Grams for a program packed with Shakespearean fantasy and magical flights of fancy. We begin with a puckish and boisterous orchestral work by the postmodern Russian composer Alfred Schnittke, satirically titled (K)ein Sommernachtstraum or "(Not) a Midsummer Night's Dream." Next we visit the enchanted world of French composer Paul Dukas’ The Sorcerer's Apprentice, immortalized by the famed Mickey Mouse vignette in Disney's Fantasia. After intermission, the dream becomes a reality for the premiere of a remarkable partnership between NOI+F and the Helen Hayes Award-winning director Mary Hall Surface for a dramatic rendition of Felix Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's classic comedy leaps to life with actors performing the work alongside Mendelssohn's beloved tunes. The acclaimed cast includes Tonya Beckman (Helena/Titania), Gerrad Taylor (Puck/Demetrius/Bottom), Ryan Sellers (Lysander/Oberon) and Jenna Berk (Hermia/First Fairy). The evening culminates with a full performance of the famed Wedding March, presented with guest vocal accompaniment from members of Wolf Trap Opera.

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The Smithereens with guest vocalist John Cowsill
Jun
7
7:30 PM19:30

The Smithereens with guest vocalist John Cowsill

Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock’n’roll for 45 years.

The Smithereens’ take no prisoners sound, reflecting their Garden State roots, has resonated with fans worldwide over the course of 17 albums and 2500+ live shows. Their most recent release, The Lost Album, on CD and gold vinyl, features 12 previously unreleased, songs recorded in the fall of 1993 when the band was in between contracts with Capitol and RCA. They’ve also inspired generations of musicians, including Kurt Cobain, who counted The Smithereens as a major influence on Nirvana.

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Pedrito Martinez
Jun
7
8:00 PM20:00

Pedrito Martinez

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Pedrito Martinez is a Cuban percussionist, drummer, singer, songwriter, and composer originally from Havana, Cuba. A consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum, he is also the world’s first call rumbero—playing, singing, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups. Pedrito was a founding member of the highly successful, Afro-Cuban/Afro-Beat band, Yerba Buena, with which he recorded two albums and toured the world in the mid- to late-90’s. “The Pedrito Martinez Group is writing a new chapter in Cuban music history.” -NPR All Things Considered

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National History Day Ice Cream Social
Jun
8
12:00 PM12:00

National History Day Ice Cream Social

I scream, you scream, we all scream for…history and ice cream! Celebrate National History Day and cool off at the museum with free scoops for kids courtesy of the University of Maryland Dairy. Join educators as history and science come to life with activities and hands-on exploration in the gallery. Limit to one free scoop per child while supplies last.

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PGCTV Presents: A Motown Explosion
Jun
8
3:00 PM15:00

PGCTV Presents: A Motown Explosion

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In support of our youth development programs, Prince George’s Community Television is excited to present A MOTOWN EXPLOSION featuring live entertainment and special performances!

Masters of Ceremonies:
Charlie Stinchomb, Radio 95.5 FM WKHS/1430 AM WNAV
Scooter Magruder, Radio 89.3 FM WPFW

Performances by The Motown Hall of Famers:
The Dynamic Superiors (Shoe, Shoe Shine)
Edward Henderson (Tribute to Smokey Robinson)
Jeannette Harris (Tribute to Diana Ross)
Kevin Lankford (Tribute to Marvin Gaye)
Kimmy Kearse (Tribute to Gladys Knight)
Linda Harris (Tribute to Martha Reeves and the Vandellas)

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Notes & Frames: A Film & Music Festival - Metropolis Full Film with Organ
Jun
8
3:00 PM15:00

Notes & Frames: A Film & Music Festival - Metropolis Full Film with Organ

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Surreal, sprawling, and operatic, Fritz Lang’s 1927 science-fiction silent film depicts a world in which the privileged live in luxury on the surface, while deep in the bowels of the city an unseen underclass labors on machinery that supports the Metropolis. Grammy Award–nominated organist Cameron Carpenter performs his original score perfectly suited to the industrial, stylistic backdrop of this deeply influential pulp masterpiece. Please note: the NSO does not perform on this program.

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Voices of Fairwood Music Series: Kurlou Reggae
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Voices of Fairwood Music Series: Kurlou Reggae

Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month

Raised in Kingston, Jamaica in a community engrossed with several top reggae artists, Lenny Kurlou migrated to the United States at an early age, starting his career on dancehall sound systems as a DJ/Selector then later joining the Anthem Band as a singer. Over the years he has received several accolades including ‘Singer of the Year’, Songwriter of the Year, and Best Production of the Year at the D.C. Reggae Awards. 

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Voices of Fairwood Music Series: Image Band
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

Voices of Fairwood Music Series: Image Band

An electrifying group of musicians and a staple in the DMV’s Caribbean scene, Image Band was the first to win the Best Musical Band Award presented by the D.C. Caribbean Carnival, Inc., and hosts the largest annual New Year’s Eve event on the St. Croix Virgin Islands. While their versatility enables them to play various musical genres, including R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, and Dancehall, Soca remains the heartbeat of this band.

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Lunchtime Lawn Concert: Tribe Band
Jun
11
12:00 PM12:00

Lunchtime Lawn Concert: Tribe Band

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The Lunchtime Lawn Concerts are back this spring at Darnall’s Chance House Museum! The Ron Hicks Project will be playing on Wednesday, June 11 from 12 pm- 1:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch and a lawn chair. This FREE series is brought to you in part by a grant from the Maryland Humanities Council. No registration required. Free onsite parking is available.

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Les Misérables
Jun
11
to Jul 13

Les Misérables

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Performances: June 11 - July 13

Since its pre-Broadway run at the Kennedy Center in 1986, Les Misérables has changed the world of musical theater. Now, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil & Schönberg’s Tony Award®–winning phenomenon returns to the Opera House after its sold-out run in 2023. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, the musical tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

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David Bisbal - Back In The USA 2025
Jun
11
8:00 PM20:00

David Bisbal - Back In The USA 2025

With a career spanning over 20 years, David Bisbal has cemented his place as one of the most influential and beloved Spanish-speaking artists in the world. His achievements include over 80 national and international awards, including three Latin Grammys, three Latin Billboard Awards, three World Music Awards, and two Premios Ondas.

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Silenced Civil War Stories, A Lecture Series: Sexuality and the Civil War
Jun
12
6:30 PM18:30

Silenced Civil War Stories, A Lecture Series: Sexuality and the Civil War

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In celebration of Pride Month, the Surratt House Museum will present “Sexuality  and  the Civil War.” This talk with Dr. Matt Champagne will show how our cultural understandings of gender  and  sexuality  changed during this pivotal time in US history. Additionally, Champagne’s presentation will highlight queer individuals who participated in the Civil War and share other interesting, lesser-known information.

This is a FREE event, but registration is required to attend this virtual presentation.  The deadline to register is June 10 (for the June 12 event) and June 24 (for the June 26 event).

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Notes & Frames: A Film & Music Festival - Two Worlds
Jun
12
to Jun 14

Notes & Frames: A Film & Music Festival - Two Worlds

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Performances: June 12-14

Join us for three distinct programs spotlighting classical concertos and movie music by master composers. On Thursday, Grammy winner James Ehnes plays James Newton Howard’s Violin Concerto No. 2. Friday’s concert features Delights and Dances by Michael Abels. Abel Pereira takes center stage Saturday in the Horn Concerto by Oscar-winning legend John Williams. Each concert, led by James Gaffigan, also features iconic film scores by classical composers—including Bernstein’s On the Waterfront, Rota’s The Godfather, and others.

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Robert Glasper
Jun
12
7:30 PM19:30

Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts 5 Grammy wins and 12 nominations across 11 categories, an Emmy Award for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary “13th” with Common and Karriem Riggins, and a Peabody Award for his Composition of “Mr. Soul!”. His work and accolades bridge all aspects of the music business, from live touring to film scoring, composing and producing. (Gregg Phillips)

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Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo
Jun
12
8:00 PM20:00

Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo

Warner Theatre welcomes the beloved Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo the genius behind global hits like “Bamboleo” and “Djobi Djoba.” With over 20 million albums sold, a Grammy Award, and performances at the world’s most prestigious venues, Tonino continues to prove that music has no borders. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance by one of the most legendary groups in the world of Latin music. Get ready for an evening of passionate guitar playing, energetic vocals, and an atmosphere full of joy and celebration! This is an all-ages show.

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Justice: Live
Jun
12
8:00 PM20:00

Justice: Live

Justice is a French electronic music duo consisting of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay. They are known for incorporating strong rock and disco influences into their music and image. The band's debut album Cross was released in June 2007 to critical acclaim.

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The 44th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition
Jun
13
to Jul 27

The 44th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition

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Exhibit: June 13 - July 27

Open daily, 10am-5pm | Public Reception: June 13, 7-9pm | Artist Talk/Luncheon: June 20, 12pm

For more than 40 years, the Montpelier Arts Center has been showcasing the work of sculptors throughout the region. The 44th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com or call 301-377-7800 by Sun., Jun. 8, 2025.

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Sy Smith: Black Music Heals
Jun
13
11:00 AM11:00

Sy Smith: Black Music Heals

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Sy Smith is heralded as one of the hardest working women in soul music. But she’s also one of the smartest… She has a career that spans two decades and now has 6 albums under her belt. She’s toured with some of the heaviest hitters in the industry (Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, and Chris Botti, to name a few). If you’ve never been to a Sy Smith show, prepare to be entertained – not only by her multi-layered vocal virtuosity, but also by her storytelling. Funk, glamour, soul, and jams. Sy brings it all to the stage and leaves it there.

Ticket Price: $15
Age: Ages 60 & Better

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National Symphony Orchestra
Jun
13
6:00 PM18:00

National Symphony Orchestra

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Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music.

Program:

Marissa Regni, violin; Benjamin Scott, violin; Lauren Scott, viola; Mark Evans, cello

Erwin Schulhoff: String Quartet No. 1

Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major op. 51

Giacomo Puccini arr. Lauren Scott: Musetta’s Waltz from La Bohème

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Nelly
Jun
13
6:45 PM18:45

Nelly

Diamond-selling, multi-platinum and 3-time Grammy award-winning rap superstar Nelly brings his hits to Nationals Park on June 13.

Nelly’s debut album Country Grammar (2000) and follow-up Nellyville produced iconic songs like "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma" (featuring Kelly Rowland). Known for his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality, Nelly continues to set records with sold-out tours and global appearances. His newest album HEARTLAND reached the Billboard Country Album Charts, featuring the double platinum-certified hit "Lil Bit" with Florida Georgia Line.

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Into the Woods
Jun
13
to Jun 15

Into the Woods

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Performances: May 30 - June 28, Fri/Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 2 pm

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.

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Tweet
Jun
13
7:30 PM19:30

Tweet

In 2002, the successful duo of Missy Elliott and Timbaland presented soulful vocalist and songwriter Tweet (Charlene Keys), who had appeared on alongside Elliott on “Take Away” (a single also featuring Ginuwine from Miss E…So Addictive) and “X” (an album track from Ja Rule’s Pain Is Love). Tweet’s debut, Southern Hummingbird, featured production by Timbaland and vocals by Elliott, most notably on the lead single, “Oops (Oh My).” The single became an overnight hit, and a remix for the song featuring Fabolous garnered even more spins on urban radio, helping her cross over to the rap audience and setting the stage for her album’s awaited release date. It’s Me Again followed in 2005 and, like the debut, reached number two on the R&B chart, but it lacked staying power; its biggest single, “Turn da Lights Off,” barely managed to scrape the R&B Top 40. After an unproductive stint with Umbrella Recordings, Tweet reappeared in 2013 with a low-key EP, Simply Tweet, and finally issued her third album, Charlene, on the eOne label in 2016. -Jason Birchmeier

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Black Comedy
Jun
13
to Jun 15

Black Comedy

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Performances: June 6-22 Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm on June 15 & 22

Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.

Director – Lori Bruun
Producer – Maureen Rogers

Story: Black Comedy is a one-act farce by Peter Shaffer, first performed in 1965. The premise of the piece is that light and dark are transposed, so that when the stage is lit the cast are supposed to be in darkness and only when the stage is dark are they supposed to be able to see each other and their surroundings. ~ Wikipedia

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Mt. Joy
Jun
13
8:30 PM20:30

Mt. Joy

Mt. Joy is an American five-piece indie rock band based in Los Angeles with roots in Philadelphia. Its members are Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Sotiris Eliopoulos, Jackie Miclau and Michael Byrnes. The band debuted in 2016 with the single "Astrovan", recorded in Los Angeles by Quinn, Cooper, and Byrnes. (Wikipedia)

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Juneteenth Festival 2025
Jun
14
12:00 PM12:00

Juneteenth Festival 2025

Join us and celebrate the oldest nationally observed commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States!

Juneteenth marks the day the last enslaved people in the United States learned of their freedom. Today we commemorate this event nationwide as people come together to enjoy food, music, and the arts while learning about the history of the African American people, their culture, and achievements. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of celebration!

Featuring live entertainment, arts activities, food and shopping exhibitors, history exhibits, and more.

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Alsop Conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony • NOI Philharmonic
Jun
14
7:30 PM19:30

Alsop Conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony • NOI Philharmonic

  • The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall (map)
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NOI+F offers a two-act evening of monumental works, both old and new: Mahler's Symphony No. 2—and Kinsfolknem, by the Emmy Award-winning composer Jasmine Arielle Barnes. This rousing new concerto—co-commissioned by the Aspen Music Festival and School, Carnegie Hall and NOI+F—revels in the heightened idioms of blues and gospel tradition, layered with masterful solos performed by a guest selection of Black principal players from leading orchestras, including Demarre McGill (flute), Anthony McGill (clarinet), Titus Underwood (oboe) and Andrew Brady (bassoon). A founding member of The Blacknificent 7 composer collective, which counts Jessie Montgomery and Damien Geter among its ranks, Barnes makes her NOI+F debut under the baton of crowd-favorite conductor and NOI+F Music Director, Marin Alsop. The evening concludes with Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, a work initially regarded with surprise for its power, scope and creative force. The Baltimore Choral Arts Society joins the orchestra in the final movement with soaring voices to mark the themes of death, redemption and eternal life.

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Tarsha Fitzgerald Presents The Voices of Motown Father’s Day Anniversary Show
Jun
14
7:30 PM19:30

Tarsha Fitzgerald Presents The Voices of Motown Father’s Day Anniversary Show

THE VOICES OF MOTOWN is an All-Star Musical Concert Tribute to the Greatest Hits of Motown including The Temptations, Four Tops, Dells, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Commodores, The Supremes, The Marvelettes & More.


A magical night in music celebrating the greatest musical icons of Motown with your favorite songs!
The Voices of Motown Father’s Day Show is a grand celebration to honor Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, Brothers, Sons, Veterans and Appreciation of a Father’s Love to our Forever Heroes.

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All Good Now
Jun
14
to Jun 15

All Good Now

  • Merriweather Post Pavilion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

After the passing of Jerry Garcia and touring with the Grateful Dead, we found ourselves following our hearts in search of the music, the scene and the community we had grown to love. As Walther Productions and as a fan, I attended multiple campout events at Wilmer’s Park in Brandywine, MD and was inspired to launch the All Good Music Festival & Campout there in 1997. For 18 years, we gathered in fields and on mountaintops, we camped, we jammed, we danced to endless sets of amazing live music, and we experienced epic personal moments. We experimented, we made lifelong friends, and we came together as a family. It was a time when the hippy festival campout was the place we called home, we were All Good then. Thank you all, we are forever grateful. Tim Walther

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Father's Day Free Tours
Jun
15
12:00 PM12:00

Father's Day Free Tours

  • Riversdale House Museum Historic Site (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tours: 12-1pm and 2-3pm

Join the Riversdale House Museum for a FREE Father’s Day tour as we interpret the history of the people who lived and worked at this former plantation from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors engage in facilitated dialogue with Tour Guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings.

This is a one-hour guided tour. We ask that visitors arrive at the Visitor Center 5-10 minutes ahead of time to get registered.

Pre-reservation or walk-ins are welcome. If you would like to confirm availability, call 301-864-0420 or email riversdale@pgparks.org before your arrival. Larger Group Tours are available by request.

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A Choral Legacy: 60 Years of Creating Stories Through Voice
Jun
15
2:00 PM14:00

A Choral Legacy: 60 Years of Creating Stories Through Voice

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

Celebrate Choral Arts' 60th anniversary with a spectacular tribute concert marking our diamond jubilee year. This special performance will feature a new commission all while honoring our rich history while embracing the future of choral music. Join us as we reflect on six decades of choral excellence throughout our DC community and look forward to the exciting journey ahead. Be part of this memorable evening that commemorates our past and celebrates the possibilities of what's to come.

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Alsop Conducts at Washington National Cathedral • NOI Philharmonic
Jun
15
6:00 PM18:00

Alsop Conducts at Washington National Cathedral • NOI Philharmonic

Globally-renowned conductor Marin Alsop returns to the National Cathedral with the National Orchestral Institute + Festival Philharmonic to perform Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2Known as Mahler’s “Resurrection,” this orchestral masterpiece was first performed at the Cathedral by Alsop’s mentor Leonard Bernstein in 1984. Last year, Alsop’s Cathedral debut of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony was the highest-attended concert in Cathedral history.

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jun
15
7:30 PM19:30

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks performing Yes Epics, Classics & More
Jun
15
8:00 PM20:00

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks performing Yes Epics, Classics & More

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks have announced the first and second legs of their 2025 North American Tour. The evening will consist of YES epics and classics as well as songs from the band’s debut album "TRUE" which was released in August 2024 to worldwide critical acclaim.

The tour will be in support of the band's live CD/DVD, vinyl, and Blu-ray release, "Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live - Perpetual Change" which is set for release on March 14th.

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Jun
16
7:00 PM19:00

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

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

Treat yourself to an evening of American big-band jazz with the bi-annual Washington Performing Arts presentation of the sensational 15-member Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by artistic director, trumpeter, and nine-time Grammy Award-winner Wynton Marsalis.

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jun
17
6:30 PM18:30

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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SRLS Summer Concerts at Cosca - Ras Lidj Regg’Go Band
Jun
18
6:00 PM18:00

SRLS Summer Concerts at Cosca - Ras Lidj Regg’Go Band

Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month

Ras Lidj is a musician, songwriter, and performer from DC, known for creating his own genre, “Regg’Go” – a fusion of Roots dancehall Reggae and DC’s signature Go-Go beat. A seasoned music veteran, Ras Lidj blends the vibes of reggae, dancehall, and Go-Go into a unique sound. Since receiving his name in 1992, his socially conscious songs and live performances have established Regg’Go as a distinctive genre of its own.

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jun
18
6:30 PM18:30

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

  • Darnall’s Chance House Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Grand National Tour: Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Jun
18
7:00 PM19:00

Grand National Tour: Kendrick Lamar and SZA

The Grand National Tour is an ongoing co-headlining concert tour by rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer-songwriter SZA. The tour is in support of Lamar's sixth studio album GNX (2024), as well as SZA's first reissue album Lana (2024). The first all-stadium tour for both artists, it consists of 39 shows across North America and Europe.

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Acoustic Alchemy
Jun
18
7:30 PM19:30

Acoustic Alchemy

For over three decades the band have been at the forefront of contemporary jazz, even if the band’s signature eclectic mix of styles has meant they have never comfortably fit snugly into any one genre; “We’ve had a lot of labels over the years, at the start there were all these names flying around like New Adult Contemporary, New Age music, and then it became Smooth Jazz, but we’ve never really thought about ourselves as being in any one particular genre. We just make music we like.” Says Greg, “At the core it’s always been about one simple concept: the sound of the nylon and steel guitars working together, but that leaves a lot of scope for exploring all sorts of musical ideas.” 

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Juneteenth Self-emancipators’ History Tour
Jun
19
11:00 AM11:00

Juneteenth Self-emancipators’ History Tour

Tours: 11am-12pm; 1-2pm; 3-4pm

Take a guided tour through Marietta House Museum, highlighting the resilience and agency of the enslaved freedom seekers, and discuss the history of self-emancipation. Hear about the histories of the enslaved families’ decisions to seek freedom through flight, the courts, and deeds.

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Juneteenth Free Tours
Jun
20
12:00 PM12:00

Juneteenth Free Tours

  • Riversdale House Museum Historic Site (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tours: 12pm & 2pm (one hour tours)

Join the Riversdale House Museum for a FREE Juneteenth day tour as we interpret the history of the people who lived and worked at this former plantation from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors engage in facilitated dialogue with Tour Guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings.

This is a one-hour guided tour. We ask that visitors arrive at the Visitor Center 5-10 minutes ahead of time to get registered.

Pre-reservation or walk-ins are welcome. If you would like to confirm availability, call 301-864-0420 or email riversdale@pgparks.org before your arrival. Larger Group Tours are available by request.

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Juneteenth Free Tours
Jun
20
2:00 PM14:00

Juneteenth Free Tours

  • Riversdale House Museum Historic Site (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tours: 12pm & 2pm (one hour tours)

Join the Riversdale House Museum for a FREE Juneteenth day tour as we interpret the history of the people who lived and worked at this former plantation from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors engage in facilitated dialogue with Tour Guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings.

This is a one-hour guided tour. We ask that visitors arrive at the Visitor Center 5-10 minutes ahead of time to get registered.

Pre-reservation or walk-ins are welcome. If you would like to confirm availability, call 301-864-0420 or email riversdale@pgparks.org before your arrival. Larger Group Tours are available by request.

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World Refugee Day: Sebastián Llosa
Jun
20
6:00 PM18:00

World Refugee Day: Sebastián Llosa

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

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in collaboration with the Kennedy Center, presents Sebastián Llosa—Peruvian singer-songwriter and UNHCR supporter. For World Refugee Day, Llosa dedicates this concert to the millions of people forced to flee war, violence, and persecution, and he highlights the need to continue support for refugees globally.

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jun
20
7:30 PM19:30

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Notes & Frames: A Film & Music Festival - Kris Bowers Curates
Jun
20
to Jun 21

Notes & Frames: A Film & Music Festival - Kris Bowers Curates

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

Performances: June 20 & 21

Academy Award–winning director, composer, and pianist Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, King Richard, The Color Purple) curates and performs in a program of contemporary film music led by American conductor Anthony Parnther. The concert also features the world premiere of Kris Bower’s Piano Concerto, commissioned by the NSO.

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Black Comedy
Jun
20
to Jun 22

Black Comedy

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: June 6-22 Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm on June 15 & 22

Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.

Director – Lori Bruun
Producer – Maureen Rogers

Story: Black Comedy is a one-act farce by Peter Shaffer, first performed in 1965. The premise of the piece is that light and dark are transposed, so that when the stage is lit the cast are supposed to be in darkness and only when the stage is dark are they supposed to be able to see each other and their surroundings. ~ Wikipedia

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Panel Discussion of Pride Writers
Jun
21
1:00 PM13:00

Panel Discussion of Pride Writers

Writers with The Write Women Bookfest organization will present a workshop led by authors Cardyn Brooks, Heather Brooks, and Dayna Ridenour of Your Publishing BFF. If you are an LGBTQ author or writing about LGBTQ characters, sign up for this afternoon panel discussion followed by a network- mingle. LGBTQ authors, editors, cover designers, and publishing professionals who want to create a space of connectedness and mutual support within the LGBTQ writing community are all welcome.

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AAMS Presents Emerging Young Artists
Jun
21
6:00 PM18:00

AAMS Presents Emerging Young Artists

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

The AAMS presents emerging young artists from career development and professional empowerment workshops. This final performance of solos, duets, trios, and ensemble will complete a weeklong workshop at the REACH. Join us for the wonderful future opera and Broadway singers.

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Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony • NOI Philharmonic
Jun
21
7:30 PM19:30

Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony • NOI Philharmonic

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

Led by the Reno Philharmonic's Laura Jackson, this ambitious program includes three centuries of melodic fireworks. We begin with Maurice Ravel's 1919 ballet La valse, a wildly romantic, whirling 13-minute score that both celebrates and eulogizes the Viennese Waltz and inspired generations of choreographers. Next is Grammy Award-nominated composer Anna Clyne's 2025 PALETTE (an NOI+F co-commission with the St Louis Symphony, BBC Philharmonic and New World Symphony), a concerto that explores the symbiosis between music and visual art. Clyne's practice as a painter inspires the composition's bubbling synesthesia, capturing each of her canvases—rendered in Plum, Amber, Lava, Ebony, Teal, Tangerine and Emerald, to form the work's acronymic title—in seven ravishing movements, awash in a storm of gesture, texture, light, color and form. We close with a performance of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s epic 1878 Symphony No. 4. This masterpiece, in turns melancholy and bombastic, acts as precious insight into the beautiful and tempestuous inner life of the composer’s genius.

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The Ohio Players
Jun
21
7:30 PM19:30

The Ohio Players

The Ohio Players traveled the world and produced more than a dozen albums and received 14 gold and platinum awards for their accomplishments. They have also appeared on many national television programs from Dick Clark, Don Kushner, to David Letterman. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative funk bands of all time.

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NOI+F Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf
Jun
22
2:00 PM14:00

NOI+F Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf

  • The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Grand Pavilion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stephanie Shonekan, narrator

This performance includes ASL interpretation.

The classic children's work Peter and the Wolf has thrilled audiences for almost 90 years. Whether it's your first journey into the forest or you're bringing your whole family on the tale, this is a show for everyone! For this Sunday fairytale matinee. the National Orchestral Institute + Festival invites curious listeners to come close and witness each of Prokofiev's timeless characters leap to instrumental life: Peter on the strings, cat as clarinet, the wobbly oboe of a duck and the growling menace of the wolf as french horns. Presented in The Clarice’s Grand Pavilion, with ample seating for grown-ups and space on the stairs for children, NOI+F’s rendition of Peter and the Wolf is sure to gift young ears with the joy of music for a lifetime. Kids and parents are invited to join us early for specially themed youth activities, including visual art workshops and mask making.

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Stacey Kent
Jun
22
7:30 PM19:30

Stacey Kent

Stacey Kent is an American jazz singer in the mould of the greats, with a legion of fans, a host of honors and awards including a Grammy nomination, album sales in excess of 2 million, more than half a billion streams, Platinum, Double-Gold and Gold-selling albums that have reached a series of chart-topping positions.

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Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour
Jun
22
7:30 PM19:30

Mumford & Sons - 2025 Tour

Mumford & Sons broke the folk-rock mold when they first burst onto the international scene in the late 2000s, and while their sound has evolved with each new release, they remain one of the most dynamic and captivating live bands today. Now, they’re officially back with the RUSHMERE Tour, their first full-scale North American tour since 2019, in support of their brand-new album RUSHMERE. The highly anticipated tour promises electric performances, deep cuts, fan favorites, and brand-new songs from their latest project.

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jun
22
7:30 PM19:30

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Stray Kids World Tour
Jun
23
8:00 PM20:00

Stray Kids World Tour

Stray Kids are a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. Composed of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N, the group have sold over 10 million albums across five studio albums and several EPs. In 2020, Stray Kids released their debut full-length, Go Live, followed by Noeasy in 2021 and The Sound in 2023. After signing to Republic Records in the U.S., Stray Kids notched five consecutive No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200: 2022’s Oddinary EP and Maxident EP, 2023’s 5-Star and Rock-Star EP and 2024’s Ate EP. Stray Kids have topped the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart five times and reached the Hot 100 for the singles “Lalalala,” “Lose My Breath” and “Chk Chk Boom.” Over their career, the group have collaborated with LISA, Charlie Puth, Alesso, Lil Durk, Tom Morello and more. In 2024, Stray Kids followed the Ate EP with their second Japanese-language album, Giant, as well as the Hop mixtape.

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jun
24
7:30 PM19:30

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Wizard of Oz with Bright Star Theatre
Jun
25
10:00 AM10:00

Wizard of Oz with Bright Star Theatre

  • Prince George's Publick Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Shows: 10-10:45; 11:30am-12:15pm;

In 1900, L. Frank Baum published what would become a literary classic with his children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In 2018, Bright Star Touring Theatre adapted the show into a two person play and the result was amazing! While the medium might be different, the characters and classic storyline remain the same. Follow the comic duo Lenny and Mabel down the yellow brick road to the land of Oz and meet all of your favorite characters along the way! Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man, and find your wits with the Scarecrow in this fun interactive retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic.

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Ages 4-13. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call our Box Office at 301-277-1710 for Group Sales or fill out the online request form. To view the Study Guide for this performance, please click here.

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Silenced Civil War Stories, A Lecture Series: Sexuality and the Civil War
Jun
26
6:30 PM18:30

Silenced Civil War Stories, A Lecture Series: Sexuality and the Civil War

  • Surratt House Museum and Research Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In celebration of Pride Month, the Surratt House Museum will present “Sexuality  and  the Civil War.” This talk with Dr. Matt Champagne will show how our cultural understandings of gender  and  sexuality  changed during this pivotal time in US history. Additionally, Champagne’s presentation will highlight queer individuals who participated in the Civil War and share other interesting, lesser-known information.

This is a FREE event, but registration is required to attend this virtual presentation.  The deadline to register is June 10 (for the June 12 event) and June 24 (for the June 26 event).

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jun
26
7:30 PM19:30

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

  • David C. Driskell Community Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
Jun
26
to Jun 27

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony

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

Performances: June 26 & 27

Join us for an unforgettable multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen—a vivid, visual-musical journey through the music, life, and legacy of the Southern icon. Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, Steven Reineke conducts new and innovative orchestrations by David Hamilton of Dolly’s hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” plus her own personal favorites.
Please note: Dolly Parton does not perform in person at this concert.

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School’s Out, Wheels Up Family Day
Jun
27
10:00 AM10:00

School’s Out, Wheels Up Family Day

photo: kids tie dye

Kick off Summer with us! Enjoy face painting, lawn games, and more as we start the season in style. Explore a day filled with creativity, entertainment, and local vendors offering treats and goodies for the whole family. This program is ideal for children ages 5-13, but all are welcome.

Ticket Price: FREE with admission $5 adult; $4 senior; $2 student; FREE children under 2 and Field of Firsts members
Age: 5-13

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Pieces of a Dream
Jun
27
7:30 PM19:30

Pieces of a Dream

Pieces of a Dream emerged out of Philadelphia’s music scene in 1976. The group based their name on “Pieces of Dreams,” a cover tune by Stanley Turrentine that the group performed. After quickly becoming popular around Philadelphia, the trio landed a spot as the house band for a local television show called City Lights. Their experience widened as they played backup on the broadcasts to a wide variety of artists, and that’s where jazz legend, the late Grover Washington, Jr. first heard them. One day while the teenagers were playing at the Bijou (where Grover had recorded his Live at the Bijou album), he sat in with them to play “Mr. Magic.”

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Alla & Milana Borovskaia: Butterflies and Flowers — Messengers of the Heavens
Jun
28
to Jul 27

Alla & Milana Borovskaia: Butterflies and Flowers — Messengers of the Heavens

  • Montpelier Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Exhibit: June 28 - July 27

Open daily, 10am-5pm | Public Reception: July 12, 2-4pm

Artists’ Statement: We draw our inspiration from the natural world that surrounds us — a world that brings peace, harmony, joy, and quiet delight, filling the human spirit with energy.

These moments of happiness are fleeting and delicate. By working with a natural medium — sheep’s wool — we, as artists, strive to capture and preserve the essence of those emotions and carry that life-giving energy into interior spaces.

The palette of colors and specimens is astonishingly vast! Across the globe, an estimated 300,000-400,000 species of flowering plants have been identified, with new ones still being discovered by botanists every year. As for butterflies, more than 17,500 species flutter through the earth’s landscapes, and their numbers continue to grow with each new discovery.

With this exhibition, we invite viewers to pause and marvel at the extraordinary world we live in — and to feel the boundless creative force of the Creator, who gifted humanity with the ability to perceive beauty and to create in return.

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Sean Nelson & New London Big Band
Jun
28
6:00 PM18:00

Sean Nelson & New London Big Band

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

Led by trombonist Sean Nelson, the Connecticut based New London Big Band is a "full bodied and polished brassy big band" (Jazz Weekly) made up of 17 of the finest musicians in New England. They present music from their new record, "Don't Stop Now," featuring unrecorded compositions by Thad Jones that he wrote for Harry James in 1963, along with new music from Sean Nelson.

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jun
28
to Jun 29

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

  • Prince George’s Publick Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: June 28 @6pm; June 29 @3pm

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Danzmayr Conducts Cuong & Strauss • NOI Philharmonic
Jun
28
7:30 PM19:30

Danzmayr Conducts Cuong & Strauss • NOI Philharmonic

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

The NOI+F 2025 season comes to a close with an evening of world-changing music, with grandiose themes and big ideas given musical shape. The much-in-demand composer Viet Cuong's 2024 work, John and Jim, is a playfully melodic composition centering on the relationship of John Arthur and Jim Obergefell, the titular plaintiff of the Obergefell v. Hodges 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage in America. This new transcript of John and Jim for full orchestra, commissioned exclusively by NOI+F, will debut nearly ten years to the day after the passing of that highly influential case. We continue on with 20th-century German Romantic composer, Richard Strauss. Strauss' short comic opera Der Rosenklavier and the symphonic poem Also sprach Zarathustra are generally acknowledged as his best known works. Indeed, the modern association of Zarathustra's opening with Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey imbues Strauss' opus with an indelible spirit of expansion and evolution. These masterpieces are squarely in the interpretive wheelhouse of Austrian-born conductor David Danzmayr, making his NOI+F debut. Danzmayr's stellar seasons as director of the Oregon Symphony have rendered him one of his generation's most celebrated conductors.

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Kasey Chambers with Sunny Sweeney
Jun
28
7:30 PM19:30

Kasey Chambers with Sunny Sweeney

Australian country music royalty, Kasey Chambers, whose distinctive voice, heart-felt lyrics and world-class performances have earned her the rightful position of one of the most popular and acclaimed artists of her generation, is hitting the road on a national album tour celebrating her newest record Backbone and a journey down through the years of her career and life.

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Voices of Fairwood Music Series: The Gold Soul Movement: Tribute to Sly and the Family Stone
Jun
29
4:00 PM16:00

Voices of Fairwood Music Series: The Gold Soul Movement: Tribute to Sly and the Family Stone

The Gold Soul Movement is a collective of DMV-based artists and musicians celebrating the timeless, genre-blending power of soul and funk music. As a live band, they put on performances that connect generations and inspire unity. In this special performance, they will pay tribute to the legendary Sly & The Family Stone.

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Danzmayr Conducts at Washington National Cathedral • NOI Philharmonic
Jun
29
6:00 PM18:00

Danzmayr Conducts at Washington National Cathedral • NOI Philharmonic

The Cathedral welcomes the National Orchestral Institute + Festival Philharmonic under the baton of David Danzmayr, Music Director of the Oregon Symphony. Highlights of this Richard Strauss-focused program include Also sprach Zarathustra, featured in Stanley Kubrick’s iconic 2001: A Space Odyssey, and the wildly popular Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, alongside John and Jim by Viet Cuong.

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Joshua Redman
Jun
29
7:30 PM19:30

Joshua Redman

Joshua Redman acknowledges that the title of his new Blue Note album, Words Fall Short, could be viewed ironically. His previous and widely acclaimed where are we was his first to pair a vocalist with one of his many monumental Quartets; yet Words Fall Short is anything but a comment on the saxophonist’s last triumph. More accurately, his latest offering is an organic next step, a collection of previously unheard originals brought to life by inspiring new collaborators.

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jul
1
7:00 PM19:00

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jul
3
7:30 PM19:30

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jul
5
7:30 PM19:30

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Animal Encounters at Clearwater
Jul
6
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.

The registration button will take you to Parks Direct. If a listed date is not yet available for registration, then check Parks Direct at a later time.

Upcoming Dates:

  • March 2, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • May 3, 2025 , 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • June 7, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • July 6, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • August 16, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

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Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors
Jul
6
7:30 PM19:30

Shakespeare In the Parks: The Comedy of Errors

Join Shakespeare in the Parks for a vibrant 2025 tour of The Comedy of Errors, set during Italy’s lively Carnival season. With masquerades and mistaken identities, this uproarious production brings Shakespeare’s classic farce to life in a whirl of chaos and comedy. Don’t miss the laughter, mischief, and magic of this unforgettable show! Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars.

This is a free event, no registration or tickets are required.

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Unfinished Revolutions: A Poetry Workshop
Jul
12
10:00 AM10:00

Unfinished Revolutions: A Poetry Workshop

Join us for a poetry workshop led by professional poets with the group Voices of Woodlawn. Participants will be guided through the process of writing poetry after touring the historical site, Marietta. The theme for poems is focused on the nation’s forthcoming 250th anniversary.

Ticket Price: $10/person; Children must be accompanied by an adult
Age: 16 & Up

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SRLS Summer Concerts at Cosca - Walker’s Redd Project
Jul
17
6:00 PM18:00

SRLS Summer Concerts at Cosca - Walker’s Redd Project

The Walker Redds Project (WRP) is a versatile R&B/Go-Go band blending old and new school R&B, funk, jazz, gospel, Afro Beats, and neo soul. With a diverse music range, WRP adapts to any event, from jazz and dinner sets to high-energy dance performances. Covering R&B hits from the 70s to today, they captivate audiences throughout the DMV. The band’s instrumentation includes vocals, percussion, bass, keys, horns, and drums, with a lineup ranging from four to eight members.

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SRLS Summer Concerts at Cosca - Red Carpet Affair Band
Jul
17
6:00 PM18:00

SRLS Summer Concerts at Cosca - Red Carpet Affair Band

The Red-Carpet Affair Band DC is a live music group based in the Washington, DC region. They perform energetic sets, bringing a mix of hip hop, funk, R&B, and go-go music to their audiences. In 2023, RCA Band DC was honored to win DC Public Library’s “Making of the Go-Go Band” summer event series competition judged by local music legends. RCA Band DC has performed at various events and venues in the DC region, including MLK Library Art All Night, Restaurant 55, Fast Eddies, Club Vibe, Shark Bar, Martini’s, 5 Sisters, Kaldis Rooftop, Fire Station 1 and more. They have a growing presence on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. RCA Band DC’s most recent release, “Scared Money Don’t Make No Money” is available for streaming or download wherever music is found.

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Michael Franti & Spearhead – Welcome to the Family Tour
Jul
17
8:00 PM20:00

Michael Franti & Spearhead – Welcome to the Family Tour

With musical guest Niko Moon

Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist, and award-winning filmmaker celebrated for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and unshakable optimism. Over his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1 hits with the uplifting anthems “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You),” and “I Got You,” along with six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA singles, and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. His 13th studio album, Big Big Love, released in November 2023, debuted in the Top 5 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Taylor Swift. Praised by American Songwriter as “an energizing batch of songs that spotlight the common threads that connect us,” the album features 17 tracks co-written by Franti, showcasing his signature tenacity, inclusiveness, and optimism.

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Voices of Fairwood Music Series: The Kim Michelle Experience
Jul
20
4:00 PM16:00

Voices of Fairwood Music Series: The Kim Michelle Experience

Celebrating Women in Go Go

Ms. Kim presents The Kim Michelle Experience: where live R&B and Go-Go music intermix. This all-star ensemble boasts musicians who’ve honed their skills with Go-Go royalty and are ready to take you on an unforgettable musical journey. So, get ready to unleash a fresh sound unlike anything go-go has ever seen.

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Voices of Fairwood Music Series: Be’la Dona
Jul
20
4:00 PM16:00

Voices of Fairwood Music Series: Be’la Dona

Celebrating Women in Go Go

Founded in 2007 in Washington D.C., Be’la Dona’s unique style of Funk, Jazz, R&B and Rock commands audiences. Individually, the breadth of experience of each band member ranges from formal training in jazz, classical, opera, gospel, and R&B. Not only are they musicians, but they are also civic leaders and activists, businesswomen, educators, mothers, wives, and mentors who serve as role models to girls and women. Be’la Dona captivates the crowd and propels the power of womanhood to the forefront.

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Jul
31
6:00 PM18:00

SRLS Summer Concerts at Cosca - X-FACTOR Band

X-FACTOR is a dynamic music group that blends R&B, funk, and rock with a fresh, original sound. Led by Anthony B. Rucker of the Soul Formula Band, X-FACTOR brings a unique spin to classic genres. The band features two powerful vocalists, Natalie Redd and Duane “DRob” Robinson, supported by a solid rhythm section: Rucker on bass, David “Eckie” Mullins on drums, Charnetta Dobbins on keys, and David Roy on guitar. With their infectious grooves, X-FACTOR captivates audiences, drawing them to their feet with every performance.

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Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX
Aug
10
7:00 PM19:00

Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX

With Jhené Aiko^, Summer Walker*, and Bryson Tiller

Chris Brown, a consummate entertainer who has shifted the climate of R&B culture since his eponymous 2005 debut, has sold in excess of 30 million albums worldwide and surpassed over 10 billion audio streams across digital outlets to date. Brown has won more than 125 awards including a Grammy Award for his album F.A.M.E. in 2011 and has amassed over 7.5 billion YouTube views - including over 40 music videos that each have more than 100 million views earning him the title of male artist with the most Vevo certified videos ever and 'Diamond' status from the streaming platform.

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Jonas Brothers - JONAS20: Living The Dream Tour
Aug
12
7:30 PM19:30

Jonas Brothers - JONAS20: Living The Dream Tour

With Marshmello and special guest The All-American Rejects. Special performances by Nick, Dnce, Joe, The Administration.

Jonas Brothers have been a pop-rock phenomenon for nearly two decades, with five full-length albums that have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and concert tours grossing over $300 million. In 2008, they also became the youngest band ever to grace the cover of Rolling Stone. After six years of exploring solo projects, the trio reunited in 2019 to release the Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum song “Sucker,” their first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying album, 2019's Happiness Begins, debuted atop the Billboard 200 albums chart. A sold-out Broadway run in early 2023 set the stage for an iconic tour: a 37-date stadium and arena run dubbed THE TOUR, which found the trio performing five albums each night at legendary venues such as Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, Wrigley Field in Chicago and Yankee Stadium in New York. In August 2025, the group will kick off their 12th headlining tour, titled JONAS20: LIVING THE DREAM TOUR.

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Aug
14
6:00 PM18:00

SRLS Summer Concerts at Cosca - Blacc Print Experience Band

Blacc Print Experience Band is a talented group of musicians specializing in R&B, Jazz, and Washington DC culture. Since 2019, they’ve been performing together, blending technical skill and musical versatility to create an exclusive sound that sets them apart. The band takes pride in breaking musical boundaries and invites you to explore their site to learn more about the inspiration behind their music.

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Sam Hunt
Aug
15
6:45 PM18:45

Sam Hunt

Five-time Grammy-nominated, Diamond-selling artist Sam Hunt takes center stage on August 15.

Hunt is an award-winning hitmaker who recently scored his 10th No. 1 with the chart-topping hit “Outskirts,” featured on his latest EP, LOCKED UP. Following his critically acclaimed sophomore album, SOUTHSIDE, Hunt's latest project continues to showcase his songwriting prowess with hits like “Kinfolks” and “Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90’s.” His debut album, MONTEVALLO, produced four No. 1 singles and achieved Triple-Platinum status. Named “stylistically provocative” by The New York Times, Hunt has amassed over 14.5 billion global streams and 50 million RIAA certified units.

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Animal Encounters at Clearwater
Aug
16
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.

The registration button will take you to Parks Direct. If a listed date is not yet available for registration, then check Parks Direct at a later time.

Upcoming Dates:

  • March 2, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • May 3, 2025 , 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • June 7, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • July 6, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

  • August 16, 2025 from 1 pm – 1:45 pm

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Voices of Fairwood Music Series:  Celebrating R&B and Soul Festival
Aug
17
1:00 PM13:00

Voices of Fairwood Music Series: Celebrating R&B and Soul Festival

Trey Jones is a singer, songwriter, and vocal arranger celebrated for his awe-inspiring vocal range. Trey’s talent led him to a prominent role in the Grammy-Nominated Netflix Series, “Voices of Fire” where he continues to make appearances, while also singing background vocals for Angelica Baylor. Having graced renowned stages, Trey’s captivating presence has not only resonated with fans but also earned him spots on Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel.


Vocalist Vivian Taylor was born, educated, raised in S.E. Washington D.C. and attended Howard University. She has been a background artist to Queen Latifah, Beyoncé’s 2005 Kennedy Center Honors, AL Greene, Rahsaan Patterson, Melissa Etheridge, & Yolanda Adams. She starred in Rent on Broadway in New York from2005-2008, was a member of the Washington Opera, and a current member of the DeMoine, Iowa traveling opera company. Truly a vocalist not to be missed!

Just Fine: The Ultimate Mary J. Blige Tribute Band takes you back to your favorite days and times, giving you everything you remember about multi-award winner Mary J. Blige. This 7-piece band’s groove and sound provides you with amazing throwback memories, as well as the more recent feel-good vibes, from this musical icon. Led by professional recording drummer Rashad King (Tye Tribbett, Dooby Powell, Noel Jones) and lead vocalist Ms.Tre’Jae, who delivers the look and sound of her musical idol, Mary J. Blige.

Wes Watkins - R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz Fusion, and Funk, the sound and vibe cultivated by DMV-based, Got My Own Sound, founded in 2011 by drummer Wes Watkins. Born in Baltimore and raised in Severn, MD., Watkins, former drummer and Musical Director for Grammy Nominated artist Carolyn Malachi, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and the Walker Redds Project, was inspired by watching and imitating his father’s drum style. Watkins was also heavily influenced by Go-Go, and at age 9, the enterprising young drummer organized his first band at school, creating his own experience.

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Ja Rule / Ashanti
Aug
29
6:45 PM18:45

Ja Rule / Ashanti

Chart-topping artists Ja Rule and Ashanti, known for their iconic collaborations on tracks like "Always On Time," "Mesmerize," and "Wonderful," are back together for another electrifying concert.

As the flagship artist for Murder Inc., Ja Rule dominated the rap scene with unforgettable hits like "Livin' It Up," showcasing his unique blend of rugged rap and radio-friendly collaborations. Similarly, Ashanti captivated audiences with her smooth, sweet voice and hits like "Foolish" and "Happy," earning Grammy awards and solidifying her presence in pop-R&B. Their dynamic chemistry and timeless music create an unforgettable concert experience. Relive the magic of their iconic hits as they bring their high-energy performances to the stage once again.

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Riley Green
Sep
26
6:45 PM18:45

Riley Green

The Postgame Summer Concert Series concludes with Multi-award-winning Country singer-songwriter Riley Green.

Green has been captivating Country music fans since his 2018 self-titled EP with Big Machine Label Group. Named ACM’s New Artist of the Year in 2020, he boasts three #1 hits and eight chart-reaching singles. His collaborations with Thomas Rhett, Luke Combs, and Justin Moore highlight his versatility in the Country music scene. A former MusicRow Breakout Artist of the Year, Green recently wrapped his headlining Ain’t My Last Rodeo tour, continuing to charm fans with his authentic, no-gimmick sound.

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Voices of Fairwood Music Series: Celebrate Africa Festival
Sep
28
1:00 PM13:00

Voices of Fairwood Music Series: Celebrate Africa Festival

Feedel Band is a Washington, DC-based Ethio-jazz group blending ’60s R&B, funk, and jazz with traditional Ethiopian music. Formed in 2010 by keyboardist Araya Woldichael, the band includes top Ethiopian musicians: saxophonist Moges Habte, bassist Al Seged Kebede, drummer Mikias Abebayehu, guitarist Kaleb Tesgen, trombonist Ben Hall, krarist Minale Bezu, and drummer Joseph Kenneth. They’ve performed with Ethiopian legends like Tilahun Gessesse and Aster Aweke, including on Aster’s recent “Ewedihalehu” U.S. tour. Feedel draws inspiration from iconic bands like Walias, Ibex, and Mulatu Astatke, while crafting original music with a modern twist. Saxophonist Moges appears on the acclaimed Éthiopiques Volume 13, and bassist Al Seged’s grooves feature on music by Tilahun and Aster. Their latest album, Ethiopian Ocean, produced by Woldichael, highlights their fresh take on Ethio-jazz. “Feedel” means “letter” in Amharic—a fitting name for a band rewriting the language of Ethiopian music.

Coyaba Dance Theater, founded in 1997 by Sylvia Soumah, is a West African dance and music company based in Washington, D.C. Their mission is to present both traditional and contemporary West African dance and music, focusing on diverse ethnic groups and humanitarian themes within West African culture. They perform throughout the year, showcasing their work at venues like the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and internationally. 

TolumiDE (pronounced toe-lu-mee-day) is an award-winning Nigerian-Canadian singer and songwriter known for her unique ‘Suya Soul’ sound—a rich blend of Afropop, R&B, gospel, reggae, and jazz. Celebrated by Soul Tracks for her “classic R&B vibe with African percussive trimmings,” her music explores themes of love, life, and cultural identity. Born and raised in Lagos, TolumiDE developed her musical talent in church choirs and her school’s Yorùbá dance troupe. Her artistry flourished in Canada during her Fine Arts studies, where she joined an all-female dancehall reggae band before launching her solo career. With albums like My Love, Specialty, and her acoustic EP Mama Sunshine, TolumiDE has earned praise both at home and abroad. She proudly represents the Afropolitan spirit, crafting music that bridges African rhythms with soulful melodies. Her single Throwback climbed to #3 on the Global Top Independent airplay charts, and she was named Best R&B Female Artist at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards. TolumiDE continues to inspire audiences across Africa and the diaspora with vibrant sounds that celebrate heritage and connection.

KanKouran West African Dance Company, founded by Artistic Director Assane Konte and the late Abdou Kounta, is a renowned organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional West African culture through dance and music. For over four decades, the company has been a cornerstone for dancers, students, and musicians, fostering community and artistic excellence. KanKouran’s performers, hailing from the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean, work to introduce the essence of traditional African dancing and drumming to audiences. 

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The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.
Oct
3
8:00 PM20:00

The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.

Featuring Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills.

Music history will be made as four of the most legendary voices in R&B, soul, and pop come together for an unforgettable tour! Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills— each a powerhouse in their own right—will share the stage for the 4 Legends! 1 Stage tour, celebrating decades of iconic music and timeless hits.

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Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX
Oct
8
to Oct 9

Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX

With Jhené Aiko^, Summer Walker*, and Bryson Tiller

Chris Brown, a consummate entertainer who has shifted the climate of R&B culture since his eponymous 2005 debut, has sold in excess of 30 million albums worldwide and surpassed over 10 billion audio streams across digital outlets to date. Brown has won more than 125 awards including a Grammy Award for his album F.A.M.E. in 2011 and has amassed over 7.5 billion YouTube views - including over 40 music videos that each have more than 100 million views earning him the title of male artist with the most Vevo certified videos ever and 'Diamond' status from the streaming platform.

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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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Lunchtime Listening with Ameya Taylor
Jun
4
to Jun 5

Lunchtime Listening with Ameya Taylor

  • Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex (SAARC) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ameya Taylor wows audiences with her powerful voice and gracious stage presence. Covering artists from Aretha to Sade and everything in between, this gifted vocalist gives memorable performances. Bring your lunch and enjoy the good company and music at this popular afternoon concert series.

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World Rainbow Project: DC Pride Archives
Jun
4
12:00 PM12:00

World Rainbow Project: DC Pride Archives

Karen Holl will discuss the Rainbow History Project. The D.C. based organization works to collect, preserve, and promote local LGBTQ+ history. In conjunction with 2025 World Pride, the Rainbow History Project will present the exhibit, “Pickets, Protests, and Parades: The History of Gay Pride in Washington, D.C.”

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Ameya Taylor – Vocalist
Jun
4
11:00 AM11:00

Ameya Taylor – Vocalist

  • Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex (SAARC) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ameya Taylor

The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!

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Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
Jun
1
6:00 PM18:00

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony

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

Performances: June 26 & 27 @8pm

Join us for an unforgettable multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen—a vivid, visual-musical journey through the music, life, and legacy of the Southern icon. Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, Steven Reineke conducts new and innovative orchestrations by David Hamilton of Dolly’s hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” plus her own personal favorites.
Please note: Dolly Parton does not perform in person at this concert.

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Stanley Clarke N 4Ever
May
31
8:00 PM20:00

Stanley Clarke N 4Ever

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

The New York Times says “Stanley Clarke’s prolific output can soothe you with a gentle bow of the bass… or launch you into an interplanetary future. His playing holds a reckless abandon, clarity, and facility rarely heard on the low end.” Witness the NEA Jazz Master and five-time Grammy winner on tour celebrating his jazz-fusion legacy and the music that made him a major star. Joining Clarke, 4EVER’s young band members bring a sensational combination of harmony and fierce improvisation encompassing rock, funk, R&B, hip hop, and

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Randy Rainbow: National Freakin' Treasure
May
31
7:30 PM19:30

Randy Rainbow: National Freakin' Treasure

Randy Rainbow is a four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times bestselling author known for his popular web series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His debut memoir, Playing with Myself received rave reviews by such venerable outlets as The LA TIMES, which noted that Rainbow "vividly recollects the alienation so many LGBTQ+ youth experience." Musical theater was an escape for Rainbow that ultimately helped catapult his career. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and four consecutive EMMY® nominations for Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series.

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Dave Matthews Band
May
31
7:30 PM19:30

Dave Matthews Band

With a career spanning over 30 years, Dave Matthews Band is one of the most influential bands in rock history. In 1991, vocalist/guitarist Dave Matthews decided to put some songs he had written on tape and sought the assistance of drummer Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore, who were both accomplished jazz musicians in the local Charlottesville, VA music scene. 16-year-old bassist Stefan Lessard came on board shortly thereafter. Their infectious, distinctive sound garnered lots of early attention and a die-hard loyal fan base, catapulting the band into one of the most successful touring acts of the past three decades.  The band has sold more than 25 million tickets since its inception, making them the second largest ticket-seller in history.

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Walter Beasley
May
31
7:30 PM19:30

Walter Beasley

Over the past three decades, saxophonist, Walter Beasley, has artfully and dynamically redefined the phrase “musical Renaissance Man” for the modern generation. Considered by fans and critics alike as the “heir to Grover Washington, Jr.’s Throne,” Beasley is the acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, educator, and entrepreneur of the decade. As the highest selling full-time Professor / Recording Artist in history, the Boston-based musician has long mastered an exhilarating high wire act of balancing a successful career as a contemporary jazz recording artist and performer with an equally thriving presence in the field of music education.

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Dvořák's New World Symphony • NOI Philharmonic
May
31
7:00 PM19:00

Dvořák's New World Symphony • NOI Philharmonic

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

What do we mean when we call something "American music"? We can hear part of the answer in NOI+F's opening night performance, with conductor John Morris Russell celebrating his 11 year anniversary with a finely curated exploration of the American experience. Soprano Erica Gabriel, the Gold Medal winner of the American Traditions Vocal Competition, makes her NOI+F debut providing vocals for three immortal works of Americana: the groundbreaking composer Francis Hall Johnson's arrangement of the traditional gospel hymn Ride on King Jesus; a fresh arrangement of Stephen Foster's lyrical lullaby Slumber My Darling; and the Gershwins' Broadway hit and jazz standard, I Got Rhythm. From there, we move to Antonín Dvořak's endlessly popular New World Symphony. Created by the great Czech composer while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music in America, Dvořak's Symphony No. 9 is beloved in the orchestral music canon and an essential work of the classical genre's evolution. Russell and the orchestra will take you on a lively journey through American history that you won't soon forget!

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Mourning [A] BLKstar
May
31
6:00 PM18:00

Mourning [A] BLKstar

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

Founded in Cleveland, Ohio, Mourning [A] BLKstar is an Afrofuturist collective dedicated to sharing songs and stories of America’s cultural paradox, melding live soul instrumentation and three harmonizing vocalists with hip-hop production—creating sonic frequencies to illuminate the African Diaspora.

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Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
May
30
8:00 PM20:00

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

Ben Harper is one of the premiere songwriters of his generation. He is also one of the most versatile and brave songwriters, fearlessly working in a cross-section of genres, ranging from pop, reggae and soul, to blues, rock, funk and folk. He has recorded 18 studio albums and amassed a worldwide following having sold over 16 million records worldwide and 3 Grammy Awards.

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Into the Woods
May
30
to Jun 1

Into the Woods

Performances: May 30 - June 28, Fri/Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 2 pm

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.

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BHS Dance Presents: National Tap Dance Day Concert
May
30
7:30 PM19:30

BHS Dance Presents: National Tap Dance Day Concert

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

Come celebrate National Tap Dance Day with the Bowie High School National Honor Society for Dance Arts & many tap dancers from the DMV. The show will feature local tap dancers from young to old. This is a family event that will have you snapping your fingers and tapping in your seats.

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Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood “Asking For Trouble” (From TV’s ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’)
May
30
7:30 PM19:30

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood “Asking For Trouble” (From TV’s ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’)

Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway?," take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble.    

Armed with their lightning-fast wits, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! “Asking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.

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Joshua Weilerstein conducts Bernstein & Dawson - Jon Kimura Parker plays Gershwin
May
29
to May 31

Joshua Weilerstein conducts Bernstein & Dawson - Jon Kimura Parker plays Gershwin

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
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Performances: May 29-31

A stirring evening of American masterworks! Join us for George Gershwin’s jazzy Rhapsody in Blue featuring pianist Jon Kimura Parker and Leonard Bernstein’s ever-popular Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Joshua Weilerstein completes the program with William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony—a work once called “the most distinctive and promising American symphonic proclamation which has so far been achieved.”

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Bomba Estéreo + Rawayana: Astropical Tour 2025
May
28
8:00 PM20:00

Bomba Estéreo + Rawayana: Astropical Tour 2025

Astropical, the Colombian and Venezuelan quartet made up of artists from electro-pop bands Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana, is taking their debut album on tour for the first time this year. Both bands have achieved fame in their own right. Rawayana is fresh off a GRAMMY win for their album ¿Quién Trae Las Cornetas?, and Bomba Estereo, who first rose to fame in 2008 with their hit song “Fuego,” have since collaborated with artists like Bad Bunny and Nelly Furtado.

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