Caroline MacKinnon: “Eye on the Sky”
Nov
17
to Jan 4
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Caroline MacKinnon: “Eye on the Sky”

  • Prince George's Publick Playhouse (map)
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Exhibit: Nov 10 - Jan 4; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | Public Reception: Nov 20, 6-8pm

Artist Caroline Mackinnon explores our place in the cosmos using various materials, including ceramic sculpture and embroidery, gouache, acrylic paint, and ink. Crystal raindrops glimmer and plunge. Vibrant fogs lift, revealing undulating chasms and teeming oceans. Celestial bodies hang in a tense atmosphere. The moment is past, present, and future. The place is everywhere.

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The 37th Annual Prince George's County Juried Exhibition
Nov
17
to Jan 3
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The 37th Annual Prince George's County Juried Exhibition

  • Montpelier Arts Center (map)
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Exhibit: Nov 8, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026; Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: December 6

The 37th Annual Prince George’s County Juried Exhibition draws on the vast corps of visual artists who live, work, attend college, or maintain a studio in Prince George’s County. The exhibition fosters an inclusive, community spirit among the participating artists and showcases their varied talents, skills, and diverse media uses.

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Hits Different: 5 Under 35 - Artist & Curator Talk
Nov
17
to Jan 3
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Hits Different: 5 Under 35 - Artist & Curator Talk

  • Brentwood Arts Exchange (map)
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Exhibition: Nov 10 - Jan 3 | Public Reception: Sat. Nov 15 | Artist Talk: Sat. Dec 20

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

Curated by Emily Fussner, Hits Different: 5 Under 35 spotlights the fresh perspectives and bold creativity of five emerging artists—Milan Warner, Marisa Stratton, Madyha Leghari, MK Bailey, and Ara Koh. This exhibition showcases innovative approaches to material, form, and storytelling, reflecting the dynamic voices shaping the next generation of contemporary art. With a focus on experimentation and personal narrative, Hits Different captures the energy and evolution of young artists redefining the visual landscape.

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Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour – Frederick Douglass
Nov
17
to Nov 26
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Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour – Frederick Douglass

  • National Portrait Gallery (map)
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Exhibit Open Daily, 11:30 am - 7pm, through November 26, 2026

The first joint acquisition of the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (the two share a building) is Sir Isaac Julien’s fascinating moving image installation, which blends period reenactments across five screens to give the viewer insight into the life, accomplishments, activism, and brilliance of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895).

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Mozart's La finta giardiniera: Maryland Opera Studio
Nov
17
to Nov 19
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Mozart's La finta giardiniera: Maryland Opera Studio

  • The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre (map)
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Performances: Nov 15-19, various hours

J. Bradley Baker, conductor

Overgrown with love triangles, mistaken identities and madness, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s La finta giardiniera (The Pretend Gardener) is a sharp-witted comic opera that does not shy away from emotional complexity. In a jealous rage, the Count Belfiore attacks his betrothed, Marchioness Violante, on their wedding night. Violante flees from her fiancé, with only a new name, Sandrina, and her trusted servant Roberto—now Nardo—in tow. “Sandrina” assumes the role of a gardener and settles into a new life, but when Belfiore arrives in town with his eye on marrying the noble Armida, her plan to start over quickly goes awry.

Written when Mozart was just 18, La finta giardiniera displays much of the charm and chaos that define his later comic masterpieces, making this early gem a delight to see and hear.

Performed in Italian with English supertitles.

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The Marriage of Figaro
Nov
17
to Nov 22
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The Marriage of Figaro

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

Performances: Nov 14-22, various hours

If love’s a game, anyone can play.

Wedding bells are ringing for Figaro and Susanna—but drama’s about to crash the party. Figaro’s boss, Count Almaviva, wants Susanna for himself and is determined to interrupt the nuptials. Figaro, Susanna, and the Countess team up to teach the Count a lesson. Can disguises and deceptions fix love when it’s messy, or is the heart destined for disaster?

Under the baton of music director Robert Spano, Mozart’s “perfect opera” returns to the Opera House with a powerhouse cast. Mozart’s comic opera is packed with back-to-back hits and sublime music, from Cherubino’s “Tell me what love is” aria to the instantly recognizable overture.

Don’t be fooled by the laughs—The Marriage of Figaro spotlights playwright Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais’ radical take on aristocratic power during the eve of the French Revolution. As the curtain closes, love finds a way… but not without hard-earned truths on fidelity and forgiveness.

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Home
Nov
17
to Nov 21
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Home

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

Performances: Nov 14 - 21, various hours.

Written by Samm-Art Williams | Directed by KenYatta Rogers

A biographical tale of country life upended by the Vietnam War, Samm-Art Williams’ Tony Award-winning play follows a young Black farm owner and his indomitable spirit as he leans on faith, love, and the pull of the land in the face of losing everything, including himself.

Assistant Professor KenYatta Rogers (director of previous TDPS productions "Stick Fly," "Men on Boats," and “Metamorphoses") directs this exciting and thought-provoking play offering insight into the rural Black experience about one man’s journey to find fulfillment.

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Nature Craft Tuesdays - Gratitude Arrangements
Nov
18
3:30 PM15:30
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Nature Craft Tuesdays - Gratitude Arrangements

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

  • Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

  • Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

  • Sept 23: Fall Blooms

  • Sept 30: Aractober

  • Oct 7: Fall Colors

  • Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

  • Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

  • Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

  • Nov 4: Leaf mandals

  • Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

  • Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

  • Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

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Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
Nov
18
to Nov 23
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Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular

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

Performances: Nov 18-23, various hours

Celebrate the season with Champions Of Magic and their all-new Holiday Spectacular featuring dazzling illusions, breathtaking, grand-scale magic, and festive surprises for the whole family. This high-energy, interactive show blends their signature humor, jaw-dropping magic, and holiday cheer, creating a one-of-a-kind experience perfect for the season. Don’t miss this enchanting celebration filled with wonder, spectacle, and joy!

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Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele
Nov
19
8:00 PM20:00
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Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele

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

Since gaining prominence in the early 2000s with his viral ukulele cover of George Harrison’s While My Guitar Gently Weeps, the performer and composer Jake Shimabukuro's star has flown to such heights that his name is virtually synonymous with his instrument. With over a dozen instrumental solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown an effortless skill at skating between styles, blasting his way through waves of staccato thirty-second notes with classical precision and ambling melodically through a heartwarming pop ballad. He has headlined performances at the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, the Sydney Opera House and the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Shimabukuro has collaborated extensively with some of the world’s greatest musicians, notably with his longtime touring mentor Jimmy Buffett, but also alongside Yo-Yo Ma, Béla Fleck and The Flecktones, Jack Johnson, Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Willie Nelson and Warren Haynes. In 2024, Shimabukuro released his latest collaborative album, Blues Experience, with legendary Mick Fleetwood. Above all else, Jake Shimabukuro is an undeniable savant on the strings and an artist you'll want to hear live.

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

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

Performances: Nov 20, 22 & 23

Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra Edward Gardner leads Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular Symphony No. 5. With soaring melodies, roaring brass, and balletic grace, the Fifth is a wild ride of heart-on-sleeve emotions. Also on the program: Pablo Ferrández makes his NSO debut in Lutosławski’s innovative Cello Concerto.

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Gunna – Wun World Tour
Nov
20
8:30 PM20:30
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Gunna – Wun World Tour

Performances: Nov 20 & Dec 2

Gunna partners with Live Nation to support his non-profit organization “Gunna’s Great Giveaway” by allocating $1 from tickets sold on the Wun World Tour to support the inner cities in Atlanta, GA. Together with Live Nation and the support of his fans, Gunna endeavors to be a catalyst for positive change with his non-profit organization [Gunna’s Great Giveaway] in his hometown and aims to contribute to the betterment of these communities and transform the economic landscape of Atlanta, GA.

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Nature Makers Space
Nov
21
4:00 PM16:00
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Nature Makers Space

Come explore what your hands can create using natural materials! Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping, and practice your skills while learning to coexist and nurture the native ecosystem!

Upcoming programs:

  • Sept 4: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

  • Sept 19: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

  • Oct 17: Eco-friendly Bird Feeders

  • Nov 21: Gratitude Centerpieces

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Faculty Dance Concert
Nov
21
to Nov 23
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Faculty Dance Concert

  • The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Dance Theatre (map)
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Performances: Nov 21-23, various hours

It’s time for our instructors to step into the spotlight! The Faculty Dance Concert gives our talented and esteemed professors and guest alumni the opportunity to showcase their acclaimed work as well as new choreography. Join us for a captivating night of dance supporting our incredible faculty here at UMD.

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Allen Stone and Ripe
Nov
22
7:30 PM19:30
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Allen Stone and Ripe

With Oh He Dead

RIPE

Allen Stone, a soul/R&B luminary, has enraptured global audiences with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies, embodying the essence of classic soul legends. His genre-defying style, blending funk, gospel, folk-rock, and soul, has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following.

Ripe is using their bio to tell you that at the center of everything is collaboration and community, a friendship that has become a bond as strong as family.

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Squonk & Friends
Nov
23
1:00 PM13:00
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Squonk & Friends

Performances: 1pm & 4pm

Squonk and Friends is a family-friendly circus show that will include duo silks, handbalancing, lyra, straps, rope, partner acrobatics, and plenty of silly antics.

Squonk is a crypid found in the hemlock forests of Pennsylvania. This little creature believes they are so ugly and can dissolve into a puddle of tears if they are perceived. Can Squonk's woodland friends cheer Squonk up, or will the creatures learn a lesson about comfort, self-acceptance, and sitting with grief?

Join this small cast of 4 DMV local performers as they embark on an adventure unlike any other.

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Squonk & Friends
Nov
23
1:00 PM13:00
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Squonk & Friends

Performances: 1pm & 4pm. One-hour show.

Squonk and Friends is a family-friendly circus show that will include duo silks, handbalancing, lyra, straps, rope, partner acrobatics, and plenty of silly antics.

Squonk is a crypid found in the hemlock forests of Pennsylvania. This little creature believes they are so ugly and can dissolve into a puddle of tears if they are perceived. Can Squonk's woodland friends cheer Squonk up, or will the creatures learn a lesson about comfort, self-acceptance, and sitting with grief?

Join this small cast of 4 DMV local performers as they embark on an adventure unlike any other.

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Squonk & Friends
Nov
23
4:00 PM16:00
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Squonk & Friends

Performances: 1pm & 4pm

Squonk and Friends is a family-friendly circus show that will include duo silks, handbalancing, lyra, straps, rope, partner acrobatics, and plenty of silly antics.

Squonk is a crypid found in the hemlock forests of Pennsylvania. This little creature believes they are so ugly and can dissolve into a puddle of tears if they are perceived. Can Squonk's woodland friends cheer Squonk up, or will the creatures learn a lesson about comfort, self-acceptance, and sitting with grief?

Join this small cast of 4 DMV local performers as they embark on an adventure unlike any other.

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Festival of Lights: Bikes and Lights
Nov
23
5:00 PM17:00
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Festival of Lights: Bikes and Lights

Credit: Marketa Ebert, 2021

Bikes and Lights is back! Enjoy the unique experience of riding your bike through the Winter Festival of Lights. Experience dazzling scenes celebrating the magic of the holiday season! For safety, bike lights and helmets are required. Vehicles are not allowed on the festival roads during this event. Space is limited for this popular event. Register today! FREE for children riding on a tagalong/bike seat/trailer.

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Katseye: The Beautiful Chaos Tour
Nov
24
8:00 PM20:00
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Katseye: The Beautiful Chaos Tour

KATSEYE don’t just break the mold — they’re making their own. The global girl group is the first of its kind, forged within the high standards and exacting specs of the K-pop system, but armed with the explicit goal of smashing through boundaries both cultural and creative. Ranging in age from 17 to 22 and coming from immensely different cultures, the six members of KATSEYE are: Daniela (Cuban/Venezuelan-American, from Atlanta, GA), Lara (Indian, from New York, NY), Manon (Ghanaian-Italian, from Zurich, Switzerland), Megan (Chinese-American, from Honolulu, HI), Sophia (Manila, Philippines), and Yoonchae (Seoul, South Korea). Together they represent an array of personalities, backgrounds, tastes, and talents — hence the name.

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Nature Craft Tuesdays - Wild Turkeys
Nov
25
3:30 PM15:30
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Nature Craft Tuesdays - Wild Turkeys

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

  • Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

  • Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

  • Sept 23: Fall Blooms

  • Sept 30: Aractober

  • Oct 7: Fall Colors

  • Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

  • Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

  • Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

  • Nov 4: Leaf mandals

  • Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

  • Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

  • Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

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26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show
Nov
28
to Nov 30
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26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

  • Darnall's Chance House Museum (map)
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Dates: Fri/Sat/Sun 12pm-5pm, Nov 28-Dec 14

Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.

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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Nov
28
to Nov 29
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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

Dates: November 28 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – 13, December 18 – 24; 4pm-10pm

Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! On select days of magical merriment, Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park will transform into Washington DC’s headquarters for all things thrilling, chilling, and fantastically fun.

With a variety of family-friendly activities located on the Nationals Park field, as well as a 21+ restricted ski chalet for a child-free experience, we invite you to experience the sparkle of the District’s Diamond – only at Nationals Park!

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Patti Smith and her band - On the 50th Anniversary perform Horses
Nov
28
8:00 PM20:00
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Patti Smith and her band - On the 50th Anniversary perform Horses

In the fall of 1975, Patti Smith gathered her band in Electric Lady Studios in New York City to record her debut album, Horses. Released on November 10th by Arista Records, it has come to be regarded as a seminal and landmark recording that continues to have resonance and relevance for succeeding generations of musicians and artists.

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The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Nov
28
to Dec 23
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The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

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

Performances: Nov 28 - Dec 23, various hours on Tuesdays-Sundays. No Mondays.

Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company® creates a brand new, fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes!

Please note: Recommended for mature audiences.

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Bangin’ In Bowie
Nov
29
7:00 PM19:00
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Bangin’ In Bowie

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

Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy Series, this month featuring special guests Finesse Mitchell, Marshall Brandon, and Brooklyn Mike! Plus, there will be live music by Sound of the City, featuring Precious Joubert and DJ Two Tone Jones!

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

The highly anticipated The Boy Is Mine Tour is coming to Capital One Arena. The iconic GRAMMY Award-winning artists, Brandy and Monica,  will embark on their first-ever co-headlining tour. It also marks a historic moment more than 25 years in the making, building on the legacy of their 1998 game-changing duet “The Boy Is Mine,” which spent a record-shattering 13 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a defining cultural touchstone of late ‘90s R&B. The song also placed them in an elite group of artists — including Whitney Houston (14 weeks with “I Will Always Love You”) and Mariah Carey (16 weeks with “One Sweet Day”) — who have commanded the Hot 100’s top spot for 13 weeks or more. 

Joining them is a powerhouse lineup of special guests: GRAMMY-winning superstar Kelly Rowland, chart-topping singer-songwriter and GRAMMY winner Muni Long, and rising star Jamal Roberts, fresh off his 2025 American Idol Season 23 win. With talent that spans generations—from foundational to future—the tour is positioned to be one of the most unforgettable, unmissable live events of the year.

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Fall Chamber Music Showcase
Dec
2
7:30 PM19:30
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Fall Chamber Music Showcase

  • The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Dec 2 @7:30pm, Dec 9 @10:30am and 7:30pm; Dec 11 @10:30am

Semesterly chamber music recitals showcase students' creativity, initiative, collaboration and agency through the unique medium of chamber music. These recitals feature a broad range of styles and repertoire presented in a fresh, lively way.

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Gunna – Wun World Tour
Dec
2
8:30 PM20:30
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Gunna – Wun World Tour

Performances: Nov 20 & Dec 2

Gunna partners with Live Nation to support his non-profit organization “Gunna’s Great Giveaway” by allocating $1 from tickets sold on the Wun World Tour to support the inner cities in Atlanta, GA. Together with Live Nation and the support of his fans, Gunna endeavors to be a catalyst for positive change with his non-profit organization [Gunna’s Great Giveaway] in his hometown and aims to contribute to the betterment of these communities and transform the economic landscape of Atlanta, GA.

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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Dec
4
to Dec 6
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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

Dates: November 28 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – 13, December 18 – 24; 4pm-10pm

Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! On select days of magical merriment, Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park will transform into Washington DC’s headquarters for all things thrilling, chilling, and fantastically fun.

With a variety of family-friendly activities located on the Nationals Park field, as well as a 21+ restricted ski chalet for a child-free experience, we invite you to experience the sparkle of the District’s Diamond – only at Nationals Park!

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Amm(i)gone
Dec
4
to Dec 6
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Amm(i)gone

  • Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kogod Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Adil Mansoor is a Virgo Pakistani-American theater queerdo. His mother is an Aquarian hijabi Quranic scholar. Since she discovered Adil’s queerness online, their once-close bond now needs rescue. In Amm(i)gone, a portmanteau of “ammi” (“mother” in Urdu) and the Greek heroine Antigone, Mansoor invites us on a journey of heartbreak and repair between mother and son as they embark on an examination and translation of Sophocles’ Antigone into Urdu. Passionately mining Greek tragedy, Islam and their own memories, they seek to recover their love across faith.

Post-Show Conversation

Don't miss a post-show conversation and Q&A with the artists immediately following the Thu, Dec 4 & Fri, Dec 5 performances!

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26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show
Dec
5
to Dec 7
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26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

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

Dates: Fri/Sat/Sun 12pm-5pm, Nov 28-Dec 14

Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.

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Sleeping Giant: A Haunting Vignette Show
Dec
5
to Dec 6
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Sleeping Giant: A Haunting Vignette Show

  • Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Cafritz Foundation Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Fri Dec 5 @7:30pm; Sat Dec 6 @2pm and 7:30 pm

Maryland Ghostlight Co. is excited to announce "Sleeping Giant: A Haunting Vignette Show." Written by Steve Yockey, Sleeping Giant is a haunting dark comedy set in the backdrop of a quiet small town. When an ancient beast is awakened, its residents must deal with strange occurrences --- and the meaning of their own lives.

Maryland Ghostlight Company is a student-led theater club dedicated to straight plays. This will be the company’s fifth production.

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Maryland Gospel Choir Concert
Dec
5
7:30 PM19:30
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Maryland Gospel Choir Concert

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

CREDIT: CTM Photography

Since its founding in 1975, hundreds of voices have joined together to share joyous music through UMD’s very own gospel choir. Committed to encouraging fellowship and community service, this group is composed of gospel music lovers across campus.

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Festival of Lessons & Carols: UMD Choral Activities at Memorial Chapel
Dec
5
8:00 PM20:00
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Festival of Lessons & Carols: UMD Choral Activities at Memorial Chapel

Jason Max Ferdinand, music director

UMD Choral Activities rings in the holidays with its Festival of Lessons and Carols, a tradition now in its 24th year. Choirs, brass quintet and organ combine to perform carols, hymns and spoken word that epitomize hope and bring the joy of the season to life. This event takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel.

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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Dec
5
to Dec 7
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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Dec. 5-21; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.

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Enter Paulette
Dec
5
to Dec 6
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Enter Paulette

  • Greenbelt Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Dec 5 & 6

Directed by Daniel Maseda

ENTER PAULETTE is a rollicking solo performance about what lives and what dies in the name of civility. Equal parts joyous and ominous, this semi-improvised show follows Paulette, a mysterious man of manners in a brown sweater and a recent recipient of a blow to the eye. Tonight, Paulette finds himself in a theater, hoping to restore his confidence with a normal evening of pleasantries. The challenge: he must dare to approach the stage without cracking under the pressure to make every interaction perfect.

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Burna Boy - No Sign of Weakness World Tour
Dec
5
8:30 PM20:30
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Burna Boy - No Sign of Weakness World Tour

GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Burna Boy is among the most significant and groundbreaking African artists in music history, a landmark cultural figure hailed worldwide for his trademark union of Afrobeats, pop, R&B, hip-hop, reggae, and an all-encompassing range of other musical approaches. The first African artist to have two albums earn over 1B streams on Spotify, Burna Boy has released seven studio albums and has racked up a truly extraordinary list of accomplishments and accolades, including 11 total GRAMMY® Award nominations, 4 BET Awards for “Best International Act” (the first African artist to win the award three consecutive times), a 2023 Billboard Music Award for “Top Afrobeats Artist,” and countless nominations spanning nods for American Music Awards, Brit Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, BET Awards, BET Hip-Hop Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Soul Train Awards, MOBO Awards, and many more. Burna Boy is known around the globe for his explosive, show-stopping live performances, including countless sold-out shows and milestone festival appearances. Now, with the imminent release of his eighth studio album No Sign Of Weakness, Burna Boy shows no signs of stopping his truly titanic rise to the forefront of the world stage as this generation’s leading ambassador for African music in the 21st century.

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Santa Fly-In
Dec
6
10:00 AM10:00
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Santa Fly-In

  • College Park Aviation Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a festive day filled with holiday cheer from around the world! Experience magic, fun, and family with Santa as he makes his annual return to the museum and flies in (weather permitting) for a day of holiday merriment. Be dazzled with The Berwyn Ballet’s excerpts from “The Nutcracker” and explore how other cultures celebrate winter traditions with fun and festive crafts and activities. Sign up to visit with Santa (bilingual) and purchase treats from local food vendors. Advance registration required by December 3.

Schedule of events are as follows:

  • 10-10:30am: The Nutcracker with Berwyn Ballet School

  • 10:30am-3:00pm: Activities & Crafts

  • 11am: Santa fly-in (weather permitting)

  • 11:30am-2:30pm: Photos with Santa (Santa speaks English & Spanish; photo slot registration required)

  • 3pm: Santa fly-out (weather permitting)

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The 37th Annual Prince George's County Juried Exhibition - Public Reception
Dec
6
3:00 PM15:00
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The 37th Annual Prince George's County Juried Exhibition - Public Reception

* This exhibition runs Nov. 8, 2025–Jan. 3, 2026, with a public reception on Sat., Dec. 6. *

The 37th Annual Prince George’s County Juried Exhibition draws on the vast corps of visual artists who live, work, attend college, or maintain a studio in Prince George’s County. The exhibition fosters an inclusive, community spirit among the participating artists and showcases their varied talents, skills, and diverse media uses.

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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Dec
6
to Dec 21
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

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

Performances: Dec 6 - 21, various hours

Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our original production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer. Step back in time to Victorian London for one of the world’s most beloved stories, told with music, magic, humor, and heart in this acclaimed adaptation at the BCPA. Follow London’s most notorious miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, as he journeys through time with a host of spirits to re-discover his own humanity — and the spirit of the holidays.

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The Nutcracker with the National Ballet Company
Dec
6
to Dec 7
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The Nutcracker with the National Ballet Company

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

Performances: Dec 6 and Dec 7 at 7pm

Returning to the Publick Playhouse stage, the National Ballet Company revisits the enchanting world of “The Nutcracker,” a holiday classic that has captivated audiences of all ages for generations. The production, with its magical storyline, vibrant costumes, and breathtaking choreography, is set against the backdrop of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, creating an immersive experience that transports viewers to a whimsical winter wonderland. The tale of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, the malevolent Mouse King, and the ethereal Sugar Plum Fairy unfolds with grace and beauty, embodying the spirit of the holidays and the transformative power of imagination.


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Hot Takes.ppt: A Night of Unhinged PowerPoints
Dec
6
8:00 PM20:00
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Hot Takes.ppt: A Night of Unhinged PowerPoints

Ever wondered what happens when you give people a mic, five minutes, and a PowerPoint on literally anything? Come find out at Hot Takes.ppt for a night where bizarre brilliance and comedic chaos collide!

Watch presenters deliver rapid-fire talks on the most unexpected topics imaginable. Then, stick around for PowerPoint Karaoke, where fearless performers are handed surprise, pre-made slide decks and must improvise their way through presentations they’ve never seen before. The results? Utterly unpredictable and absolutely hilarious!

Whether you want to laugh, learn something new, or just witness the wildest ideas ever put into PPT… Hot Takes.ppt is the show for you.

Come ready to cheer, gasp, and maybe leave with a few new hot takes of your own!

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Jan Bach's Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra: UMD Wind Orchestra
Dec
6
8:00 PM20:00
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Jan Bach's Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra: UMD Wind Orchestra

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

Michael Votta, Jr., music director
Erick von Sas, graduate conductor
Josanne Francis, steelpan

Often unheard in the concert hall, the steelpan’s versatility is on full display in Jan Bach’s Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra. This piece gives the soloist the opportunity to display impressive rhythm and technique while the steelpan’s brilliant sound sparkles above the orchestra. Director of UMD Steelbands Josanne Francis joins the UMD Wind Orchestra for a performance of this monumental work that highlights this dazzling instrument born in Trinidad and Tobago.

This performance also features Gustav Holst’s Hammersmith, Walter Hartley’s Concerto for 23 Instruments and James David’s Symphony No. 2, "The Road is Life."

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Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4: UMD Symphony Orchestra
Dec
7
3:00 PM15:00
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Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4: UMD Symphony Orchestra

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

David Neely, music director

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony came after a great deal of turmoil in the composer’s personal life. Despair, depression and divorce were hallmarks of the period, and the composition that resulted contains echoes of these experiences. However, despite Tchaikovsky’s relatively pessimistic view of the role of fate in life, not all hope is lost. The beginning movements of melancholia give way to brighter perspectives, roaring to a euphoric conclusion that shows that—regardless of his experiences—Tchaikovsky was determined to be happy.

This performance also features Arturo Márquez’s scintillating Danzón No. 2 and Maurice Ravel’s lush, mythical ballet, Daphnis et Chloé.

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Korean Drumming Concert: UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble
Dec
8
7:30 PM19:30
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Korean Drumming Concert: UMD Korean Percussion Ensemble

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

Experience the vibrant beat of samulnori under the direction of Sebastian Wang. This modern incarnation of traditional Korean folk music celebrates harvest time and provides a lively soundtrack to dancing. The ensemble is comprised of four types of percussion instruments—an hourglass drum, a barrel drum, a small gong and a large gong—each representing a natural element: rain, clouds, lightning and wind, respectively.

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Fall Chamber Music Showcase
Dec
9
10:30 AM10:30
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Fall Chamber Music Showcase

  • The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Dec 2 @7:30pm, Dec 9 @10:30am and 7:30pm; Dec 11 @10:30am

Semesterly chamber music recitals showcase students' creativity, initiative, collaboration and agency through the unique medium of chamber music. These recitals feature a broad range of styles and repertoire presented in a fresh, lively way.

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Sweet Honey in the Rock®️: We'll Never Turn Back!: Songs for Historically Resilient Communities
Dec
9
7:00 PM19:00
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Sweet Honey in the Rock®️: We'll Never Turn Back!: Songs for Historically Resilient Communities

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

Join members of Sweet Honey in the Rock®️ at Riversdale House Museum on for an evening of reflection, remembrance and renewal. Instead of a performance, this will be a collaborative event to honor the lives that built and maintained Riversdale House for decades, and to raise our voices together in song and storytelling. Together with members of Sweet Honey In The Rock, we will all participate to listen, learn and process together where we have been, where we are now and where we are going as a people, a society and a movement. Light fare will be available. 

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NSO at The Anthem: Home Alone in Concert
Dec
9
7:30 PM19:30
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NSO at The Anthem: Home Alone in Concert

A true holiday classic, this beloved comedy features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live-to-picture by the NSO. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy who must defend his home against two bungling thieves when his family accidentally leaves him behind on Christmas vacation. Hilarious and heartwarming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

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Fall Chamber Music Showcase
Dec
11
10:30 AM10:30
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Fall Chamber Music Showcase

  • The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Dec 2 @7:30pm, Dec 9 @10:30am and 7:30pm; Dec 11 @10:30am

Semesterly chamber music recitals showcase students' creativity, initiative, collaboration and agency through the unique medium of chamber music. These recitals feature a broad range of styles and repertoire presented in a fresh, lively way.

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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Dec
11
to Dec 13
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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

Dates: November 28 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – 13, December 18 – 24; 4pm-10pm

Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! On select days of magical merriment, Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park will transform into Washington DC’s headquarters for all things thrilling, chilling, and fantastically fun.

With a variety of family-friendly activities located on the Nationals Park field, as well as a 21+ restricted ski chalet for a child-free experience, we invite you to experience the sparkle of the District’s Diamond – only at Nationals Park!

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Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military A Holiday Pops! with Melinda Doolittle
Dec
11
7:00 PM19:00
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Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military A Holiday Pops! with Melinda Doolittle

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

Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military invites all current, retired, veteran, and prior service members and their families to a special FREE performance of A Holiday Pops! Sing along, laugh, and embrace the magic of the season with sparkling renditions of your favorite holiday classics, pop showstoppers, and more. This year, soul–stirring songstress Melinda Doolittle lights up the festively decorated Concert Hall as special guest.

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Sweet Honey in the Rock: Celebrating the Holydays
Dec
11
8:00 PM20:00
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Sweet Honey in the Rock: Celebrating the Holydays

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

For more than fifty years, the multiple Grammy Award-nominated a cappella women's choir Sweet Honey in the Rock®️ has maintained an active role at the global forefront of Black empowerment, entertainment and education. Founded by the late historian, social activist and singer Bernice Johnson Reagon, the ensemble's concerts offer a positive, loving and socially conscious spirit, held aloft by masterful choral singing. Sweet Honey in the Rock's Celebrating the Holydays is a unique fusion of traditional American holiday spirituals, hymns and inspirational songs that intentionally incorporates holy and celebratory music by cultures and religions from around the world, all blended with thematic elements of hip-hop, folk and pop music. This special presentation of good tidings for the season has been honed to perfection over a decade of touring. You'll hear classics including “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” and “Silent Night,” alongside popular band favorites like “We Are,” “Let There Be Peace” and “Chinese Proverb.” In an effort toward greater audience inclusivity, Sweet Honey prioritizes ASL interpretation at every performance. Celebrating the Holydays will feature vocalists Louise Robinson, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil and Carol Maillard; bassist Romeir Mendez; and American Sign Language interpreter Barbara Hunt.

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Holiday Trains and Planes
Dec
12
to Dec 14
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Holiday Trains and Planes

  • College Park Aviation Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dates: Dec 12-14, 10 am - 4 pm

Board the “College Park Express” as we transform the College Park Aviation Museum gallery into a miniature holiday town from the past. Experience the holiday season and the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Participate in a festive craft, see the museum’s own train collection, and “meet and greet” train hobbyists who will take you back in time to experience the sights and sounds of their train displays. Free with admission.

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Holidays in Harmony: Motown & Soul Holiday Classics
Dec
12
11:00 AM11:00
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Holidays in Harmony: Motown & Soul Holiday Classics

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

Returning by popular demand! Enjoy a holiday-themed concert with the soulful music of Motown. The unforgettable tunes from legendary artists such as The Temptations, The Jackson 5, and more will have you dancing in your seat and singing along with the BRENCORE ALL STARS. Gather your friends and secure your tickets early—this show sells out quickly every year!

Ticket Price: $20
Age: Ages 60 & Better

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26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show
Dec
12
to Dec 14
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26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

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

Dates: Fri/Sat/Sun 12pm-5pm, Nov 28-Dec 14

Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.

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The Little Prince
Dec
12
to Dec 14
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The Little Prince

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

Performances: Dec 12-14, various hours

Rachel Portman’s hit family opera based on the beloved tale returns for the holidays.

An aviator crash lands in the desert. Could that be a mirage? No, it’s a little prince from another planet! When the two become unlikely friends, they learn lessons from the desert’s many creature—from the sly Fox and the deceitful Snake to the vain and needy Rose—and discover new ways of seeing and loving.

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A Holiday Pops! with Melinda Doolittle
Dec
12
to Dec 13
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A Holiday Pops! with Melinda Doolittle

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

Performances: Dec 12 @8pm, Dec 13 @2pm & 8pm

Washington, D.C.’s most dazzling holiday concert returns! Get ready to sing along, laugh, and embrace the magic of the season with sparkling renditions of your favorite holiday classics, pop showstoppers, and more. This year, soul–stirring songstress Melinda Doolittle—celebrated for irresistible, Gospel/R&B sound—lights up the festively decorated Concert Hall as special guest.

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A Holiday Soul Review featuring the Brencore All Stars
Dec
12
8:00 PM20:00
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A Holiday Soul Review featuring the Brencore All Stars

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

Performances: Dec 12 @8pm; Dec 14 @4pm

Step back in time and groove to the soulful sounds of the ’60s and ’70s! Join us for an unforgettable evening as our live band brings the magic from powerhouse labels like Motown, Stax, and others. Feel the rhythm, embrace the nostalgia, and celebrate the season with timeless tunes to warm your heart and get you dancing. Perfect for fans of artists like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding, this concert promises to bring classic holiday hits to life. A soulful holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!

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Kaleidoscope of Bands
Dec
12
8:00 PM20:00
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Kaleidoscope of Bands

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

Some of the School of Music’s finest bands come together for a crowd-pleasing extravaganza. Featuring the University Band, Maryland Community Band, Campus Band and the grand finale: the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band! It’s an upbeat, lively show that is fun for the entire family.

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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Dec
12
to Dec 14
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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Dec. 5-21; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.

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Holiday Jingle Jam
Dec
13
9:00 AM09:00
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Holiday Jingle Jam

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

You are invited to a magical morning of holiday fun for the whole family. Create your Elf on a Shelf (TM) with Arts on a Roll, enjoy cookies and cocoa, and snap a photo with a special jolly guest! Then, experience the heartwarming children’s show Holiday Block Party at 11 am, performed by the Canady Foundation for the Arts Repertory Theatre. Through music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling, journey globally to explore cultural traditions from Diwali to Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, and more. Join us for a festive family celebration filled with holiday magic and joy. This is a perfect holiday event for families and children of all ages!

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Holiday Craft Fair
Dec
13
11:00 AM11:00
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Holiday Craft Fair

Kick off the holidays at our festive Holiday Craft Fair, where you can shop from over a dozen local artisans showcasing their handcrafted goods. Discover unique gifts, enjoy live music, and sip on seasonal favorites from Maryland Meadworks. Whether you’re searching for the perfect present or simply soaking in the holiday cheer, you’ll find something special for everyone on your list!

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P.L.A.Y. Santa's Workshop
Dec
13
11:00 AM11:00
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P.L.A.Y. Santa's Workshop

  • Huntington Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visit Santa’s Workshop to see elves making toys, meet Santa, enjoy festive treats, and join in fun activities. Dress in your holiday best with your family!

Let’s P.L.A.Y. Together! Promoting Leisure Activities for Youth was developed by Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation for residents ages 6-12 years old with disabilities. The staff ratio is 1:4.

Join us for a series of bi-monthly inclusive events designed to promote play, creativity, and socialization among youth. These events will provide a safe and welcoming environment where kids can engage in fun activities, make new friends, and build confidence. No direct supervision will be provided.

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Santa & a Movie: Prancer: A Christmas Tale
Dec
13
2:00 PM14:00
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Santa & a Movie: Prancer: A Christmas Tale

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

Embrace the season’s joy by joining us at our annual December family event! Get into the holiday spirit with your community, neighbors, and friends at Publick Playhouse. Children will have a chance to visit and take pictures with Santa. We’ll also offer coloring activities and a screening of the short, animated film Kung Fu Panda Holiday to entertain our youngest guests. Following that, we’ll present our feature film, Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022). Please note, this event is recommended for ages 3-12, however, everyone must have a ticket to enter.

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A Motown Christmas
Dec
13
7:00 PM19:00
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A Motown Christmas

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

BRENCORE Entertainment and the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts present “A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS” featuring The BRENCORE ALLSTARS Band who will perform some of MOTOWN’s greatest Christmas songs by the Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Michael Jackson, The Spinners, The Jackson 5, and more to put you in the holiday spirit.

Come and sing along with friends and family members and enjoy “A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS” holiday spectacular show. Invite your friends and get your tickets early for this amazing Christmas Show.

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Heauxs of Hogwarts: A Burlesque Variety Show
Dec
13
8:00 PM20:00
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Heauxs of Hogwarts: A Burlesque Variety Show

We solemnly swear that we are up to no good! Grab your broomstick, take a portkey, or use the floo network to join us at Joe’s Movement Emporium for H.O.H., an unofficial sexy burlesque-style variety show for the HP lovers in the DMV. Immerse yourself in the lore with burlesque dancers, aerial and specialty acts, festive libations, and more!

Brush up on your HP knowledge for our trivia segment, and don your best dress robes for a special best dressed contest! Grab your galleons, because tips are encouraged. Doors open at 7:30 pm with the show starting at 8:00 pm. Guests must be 21+ to attend this event.

A percentage of the profits from this show will go to TASSN. This show is not affiliated with the official Harry Potter series.

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Band of Roses
Dec
13
8:00 PM20:00
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Band of Roses

Band of Roses is a stylistically unique and diverse all-female Jazz/Funk/R&B group from the DMV area. The members of Band of Roses have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they’d been together their entire musical careers. Notable members of the group include songstress Carmen Craven and saxophonist Sharon Thomas, who are recognized as some of the best in the DMV. They have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life, performing at some of the most popular venues in the area. Come out and enjoy an evening of soulful entertainment by DMV’s finest, Band of Roses.

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Happiness Happening
Dec
13
to Dec 14
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Happiness Happening

  • Greenbelt Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Dec 13 & 14

Musical Director: Peter Reppert

A performance of instrumental music by local musicians that will include audience interaction using the theater as an immersive experience. Components will vary over the course of the performance and may include roving actors who ad-lib and help orient visitors. The organizing principle of the show is to help envision an optimistic future through music, visual and tactile art. Participants can add comments to a vision board, dance, talk, or just sit and enjoy the concert.

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Holiday Open House
Dec
14
1:00 PM13:00
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Holiday Open House

Celebrate the arts and the holidays at Montpelier Arts Center! Meet our talented resident artists and join them for demonstrations and artist talks in their studios. Visit exhibitions in our three galleries and enjoy our receptions for photographer Berchel Douglas and resident artist David Brosch. Groove to live music, make a holiday craft, and celebrate the season with your family and friends!

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KUUMBA: A Kwanzaa Experience for Families
Dec
14
1:00 PM13:00
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KUUMBA: A Kwanzaa Experience for Families

Joe’s Movement Emporium harmonizes with the artistic community this holiday season for an immersive Kwanzaa experience for the whole family.

Connect and create while sharing community on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at our Mount Rainier location. We're bringing in the Kwanzaa season with special performances, hands-on craft workshops, demo classes, diasporic food, and more. See you there!


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Berchel Douglas: Portraits of a City - Public Reception
Dec
14
2:00 PM14:00
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Berchel Douglas: Portraits of a City - Public Reception

Berchel Douglas celebrates the diversity and creativity of Washington, D.C., through street photography and portraiture, focusing on friends, local creatives, business owners, and fellow artists. Together, the images are a tribute to the spirit of community, highlighting the complexity of urban life through stories that often go unnoticed but are vital to the city’s identity.

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David Brosch: My Maryland - Public Reception
Dec
14
2:00 PM14:00
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David Brosch: My Maryland - Public Reception

* This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 14, with a public reception on Sun., Dec. 14. *

Painter and printmaker David Brosch lived in Maryland for decades and raised his family in Prince George’s County. He takes inspiration from his surroundings for the works in this latest exhibition, featuring oil paintings, prints, and drawings. The landscapes in this show include representations of both natural and urban areas.

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A Candlelight Christmas
Dec
14
to Dec 22
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A Candlelight Christmas

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

Performances: Dec 14-22, various hours

Celebrate the season with The Washington Chorus’ beloved A Candlelight Christmas, led by Eugene Rogers and featuring festive favorites, interactive carols, and special guests—including pianist Rod Vester—for a joyful holiday tradition the whole family will enjoy.

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A Holiday Soul Review featuring the Brencore All Stars
Dec
14
4:00 PM16:00
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A Holiday Soul Review featuring the Brencore All Stars

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

Performances: Dec 12 @8pm; Dec 14 @4pm

Step back in time and groove to the soulful sounds of the ’60s and ’70s! Join us for an unforgettable evening as our live band brings the magic from powerhouse labels like Motown, Stax, and others. Feel the rhythm, embrace the nostalgia, and celebrate the season with timeless tunes to warm your heart and get you dancing. Perfect for fans of artists like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding, this concert promises to bring classic holiday hits to life. A soulful holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!

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Countdown to Christmas
Dec
14
6:00 PM18:00
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Countdown to Christmas

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

Join Kayla René as we Countdown to Christmas with a family-curated evening full of holiday magic! Celebrate the reason for the season and spread joy to those in need by bringing new toy donations and non-perishable food to Kayla’s Toy Drive at the Bowie Center throughout December.

Make the night extra special with a VIP ticket — join us at 5 PM for delicious food, festive drinks, and plenty of merriment before the show begins.

Let’s come together for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and Christmas cheer!

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Andrea Bocelli
Dec
14
8:00 PM20:00
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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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O Night Divine!
Dec
15
7:00 PM19:00
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O Night Divine!

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

Performances: Dec 15 @7pm & Dec 24 @2pm

Choral Arts returns to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall with A Candlelight Christmas, a joyful celebration of the season themed around “Light,” featuring timeless carols, inspiring new works, sing-alongs for the whole family, and a special spotlight on Filipino culture in partnership with the Philippine Embassy.

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Monty Python’s Spamalot
Dec
16
to Jan 4
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Monty Python’s Spamalot

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

Performances: Dec 16 - Jan 4

Everything that makes a great knight in the theater is here, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery—and of course, the Lady of the Lake. Spamalot features well-known songs such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail,” and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theater canon.

This production was originally produced as a part of the Broadway Center Stage Series in 2023.

Recommended for age 12 and up.

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Seasons of Light with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater
Dec
17
to Dec 18
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Seasons of Light with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater

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

Performances: Dec 17 & 18 at 10 am & 11:15 am

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Joy, warmth, and community illuminate seasonal holiday festivals the world over. This signature show from Discovery Theater celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice in an interactive extravaganza bridging communities and cultures.

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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Dec
18
to Dec 24
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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

Dates: November 28 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – 13, December 18 – 24; 4pm-10pm

Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! On select days of magical merriment, Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park will transform into Washington DC’s headquarters for all things thrilling, chilling, and fantastically fun.

With a variety of family-friendly activities located on the Nationals Park field, as well as a 21+ restricted ski chalet for a child-free experience, we invite you to experience the sparkle of the District’s Diamond – only at Nationals Park!

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Handel’s Messiah
Dec
18
to Dec 21
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Handel’s Messiah

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

Performances: Dec 18-21, various hours

Hallelujah—our glorious holiday tradition returns! Composed in 1741, Handel’s Messiah is as magnificent today as it was more than 280 years ago, inspiring joy and wonder from both first-time listeners and those who return each season. Ton Koopman conducts the larger-than-life oratorio in a festive concert featuring four gifted singers and the University of Maryland Concert Choir.

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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Dec
19
to Dec 21
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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Dec. 5-21; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.

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Michael G. Stewart: Inner Visions
Dec
20
to Jan 25
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Michael G. Stewart: Inner Visions

  • Montpelier Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Exhibit: Dec 20 - Jan 25

Open daily, 10am-5pm | Artist Reception: Sunday, January 11

Michael G. Stewart has always looked at the world in his off-kilter way, and this show presents his unique “Inner Visions.” Rooted in the real, but bordered by the decidedly surreal, Michael’s art is whimsical, weird, and sometimes unnerving. Be his guest as he passes through a slightly cracked lens into a landscape both familiar and out of this world.

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A Frozen Fairytale
Dec
20
11:00 AM11:00
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A Frozen Fairytale

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

Showtimes: 11 am, 2pm, 5pm

Class Act Performing Arts presents A Frozen Fairytale!

Ticket sales will go live on Saturday, November 1st.
11am show (show #1) ticket link goes live at 8:00am
2pm show (show #2) ticket link goes live at 10:00am
5pm show (show #3) ticket link goes live at 12:00pm

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A Family Christmas
Dec
20
11:00 AM11:00
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A Family Christmas

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

Performances: Dec 20 & 24 @11am

Treat the whole family to A Family Christmas as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the Concert Hall with festive cheer, holiday classics, sing-alongs, and a special visit from Santa to make spirits bright!

This one-hour concert is perfect for children ages 5 and up.

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Keith Kreuger: What You See Is What You Get Artist & Curator Talk
Dec
20
2:00 PM14:00
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Keith Kreuger: What You See Is What You Get Artist & Curator Talk

In What You See Is What You Get, artist Keith Kreuger presents a striking collection of found object assemblages that challenge perceptions of art, value, and transformation. Using everyday materials and discarded objects, Kreuger crafts intricate, thought-provoking sculptures that invite viewers to reconsider the beauty and potential of what is often overlooked. Each piece tells a story of reclamation and reinvention, offering a fresh perspective on the power of artistic expression through the art of assemblage.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Eric Byrd Trio
Dec
20
2:00 PM14:00
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A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Eric Byrd Trio

Christmastime is here! Montpelier Arts Center and The Eric Byrd Trio celebrate the season with an afternoon filled with festive music from the Peanuts’ special. Comprised of pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd, bassist Bhagwan Khalsa, and drummer Alphonso Young, Jr., the Trio has traveled the world as enthusiastic ambassadors of jazz. Bringing fresh arrangements to these familiar songs, they are sure to put you in a holiday mood. “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!”

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A Family Christmas
Dec
24
11:00 AM11:00
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A Family Christmas

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall (map)
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Performances: Dec 20 & 24 @11am

Treat the whole family to A Family Christmas as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the Concert Hall with festive cheer, holiday classics, sing-alongs, and a special visit from Santa to make spirits bright!

This one-hour concert is perfect for children ages 5 and up.

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O Night Divine!
Dec
24
2:00 PM14:00
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O Night Divine!

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

Performances: Dec 15 @7pm & Dec 24 @2pm

Choral Arts returns to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall with A Candlelight Christmas, a joyful celebration of the season themed around “Light,” featuring timeless carols, inspiring new works, sing-alongs for the whole family, and a special spotlight on Filipino culture in partnership with the Philippine Embassy.

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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Dec
26
to Dec 30
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Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

Dates: November 28 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – 13, December 18 – 24; 4pm-10pm

Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! On select days of magical merriment, Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park will transform into Washington DC’s headquarters for all things thrilling, chilling, and fantastically fun.

With a variety of family-friendly activities located on the Nationals Park field, as well as a 21+ restricted ski chalet for a child-free experience, we invite you to experience the sparkle of the District’s Diamond – only at Nationals Park!

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Saturday STEAM Hour
Dec
27
10:30 AM10:30
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Saturday STEAM Hour

  • College Park Aviation Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages 6-12 and is FREE with museum admission.

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Gregory Porter
Dec
27
8:00 PM20:00
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Gregory Porter

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

After his sold-out concert in 2023, 2x Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter returns to the Kennedy Center! With a voice that has been described as “liquid gold,” Gregory Porter has captivated audiences around the world with his soulful baritone and deeply emotional performances.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More
Dec
30
3:00 PM15:00
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More

Performances: 3pm & 7:30pm

Multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) announces their 2025 Winter Tour. Starting November 13, the 64-city, 106-show tour features The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More, a 25th-anniversary tribute to Beethoven’s Last Night, and fan favorites. The tour ends December 30 in Washington, D.C., showcasing TSO's signature blend of rock, classical, pyrotechnics, lasers, and storytelling.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More
Dec
30
7:30 PM19:30
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More

Performances: 3pm & 7:30pm

Multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) announces their 2025 Winter Tour. Starting November 13, the 64-city, 106-show tour features The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More, a 25th-anniversary tribute to Beethoven’s Last Night, and fan favorites. The tour ends December 30 in Washington, D.C., showcasing TSO's signature blend of rock, classical, pyrotechnics, lasers, and storytelling.

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A Jazz New Year’s Eve: The Cookers
Dec
31
7:00 PM19:00
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A Jazz New Year’s Eve: The Cookers

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

Performances: 7pm & 9pm

Ring in 2026 with The Cookers! Celebrate the New Year in style as this all-star jazz septet ignites the stage with fire and soul. Drawing from their acclaimed albums Warriors, Cast the First Stone, Believe, and Time and Time Again, The Cookers deliver powerhouse solos, tight rhythms, and timeless hard bop energy.

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Save My Black Soul
Jan
16
to Jan 18
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Save My Black Soul

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Jan 16-Feb 1 ; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm

by Evan Carrington

Director – Jeremy Keith Hunter
Producer – Maureen Rogers

“Save My Black Soul” is a period drama that takes place during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and follows a young, struggling African-American actor named Edward Foster. Edward, being fed up with the roles that are being offered to him in Hollywood, decides to move to New York City to create a theatre space where he can mold the next generation of up-and-coming actors of color. While his aspirations may be pure, the journey to get there will be anything but flawless.

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The Spitfire Grill
Jan
23
to Jan 25
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The Spitfire Grill

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

Performances: Jan 23 - Feb 8 / Fri: 8pm; Sat/Sun: 2pm

Based on the hit film and featuring a gorgeous, folk-inspired score, THE SPITFIRE GRILL is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption and perseverance. Ex-convict Percy Talbott moves to Gilead, Wisconsin, a tiny town that has seen better days and isn’t looking to help a stranger. What she finds will help both town and outsider find their way to renewal.

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Save My Black Soul
Jan
23
to Jan 25
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Save My Black Soul

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Jan 16-Feb 1 ; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm

by Evan Carrington

Director – Jeremy Keith Hunter
Producer – Maureen Rogers

“Save My Black Soul” is a period drama that takes place during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and follows a young, struggling African-American actor named Edward Foster. Edward, being fed up with the roles that are being offered to him in Hollywood, decides to move to New York City to create a theatre space where he can mold the next generation of up-and-coming actors of color. While his aspirations may be pure, the journey to get there will be anything but flawless.

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The Spitfire Grill
Jan
30
to Feb 1
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The Spitfire Grill

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

Performances: Jan 23 - Feb 8 / Fri: 8pm; Sat/Sun: 2pm

Based on the hit film and featuring a gorgeous, folk-inspired score, THE SPITFIRE GRILL is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption and perseverance. Ex-convict Percy Talbott moves to Gilead, Wisconsin, a tiny town that has seen better days and isn’t looking to help a stranger. What she finds will help both town and outsider find their way to renewal.

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Save My Black Soul
Jan
30
to Feb 1
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Save My Black Soul

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Jan 16-Feb 1 ; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm

by Evan Carrington

Director – Jeremy Keith Hunter
Producer – Maureen Rogers

“Save My Black Soul” is a period drama that takes place during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and follows a young, struggling African-American actor named Edward Foster. Edward, being fed up with the roles that are being offered to him in Hollywood, decides to move to New York City to create a theatre space where he can mold the next generation of up-and-coming actors of color. While his aspirations may be pure, the journey to get there will be anything but flawless.

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The Spitfire Grill
Feb
6
to Feb 8
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The Spitfire Grill

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

Performances: Jan 23 - Feb 8 / Fri: 8pm; Sat/Sun: 2pm

Based on the hit film and featuring a gorgeous, folk-inspired score, THE SPITFIRE GRILL is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption and perseverance. Ex-convict Percy Talbott moves to Gilead, Wisconsin, a tiny town that has seen better days and isn’t looking to help a stranger. What she finds will help both town and outsider find their way to renewal.

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Gardening for All
Nov
16
10:30 AM10:30
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Gardening for All

  • Mount Rainier Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping. Join us at the Center to learn tips and tricks about sustainable gardening, backyard landscape design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal garden maintenance on your property. Practice your skills in our gardens while learning to coexist and nurture the native ecosystem!

Upcoming Dates:

  • Sept 7: Mushrooms in Your Garden

  • Sept 21: Migrating Pollinator Habits

  • Oct 5: Fall Bird Habitat

  • Oct 19: Fall Garden Colors

  • Nov 2: Fall Harvest

  • Nov 16: Indigenous Garden Wisom

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Creative Entertainment Presents: Whitney Houston, I Will Always Love You
Nov
15
7:00 PM19:00
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Creative Entertainment Presents: Whitney Houston, I Will Always Love You

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

Award-winning artist and former lead vocalist of the legendary R&B group Atlantic Starr, Talein, is going to take you on a musical journey of one of the most prolific female vocalists of our time, Ms. Whitney Houston, affectionately known as Nippy to her family. But to the world, she was “The Voice.”

The production of “I Will Always Love You” is infused with your favorite Whitney songs and the movies in which she was featured as an actress. Throughout the night, we will have Whitney facts. We will share her accomplishments throughout her career as Talein sings Whitney’s signature songs in a beautiful artistic tribute, Talein-style. It will have you laughing, singing, dancing, and getting chills as the emotional and moving production, “I Will Always Love You,” will have you always loving Whitney forever!

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Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” Ohlsson plays Beethoven
Nov
15
7:00 PM19:00
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Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” Ohlsson plays Beethoven

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

Performances: Nov 13-15, various hours

Beethoven’s joyful wit and lyricism make his Piano Concerto No. 1 a perfect showcase for Garrick Ohlsson’s “fingers, fortitude, and freewheeling imagination” (The New York Times). To close, conductor Louis Langrée “draws a lithe, articulate and elegant performance” (The New York Times) of Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3, the mighty “Organ Symphony.”

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The Hollow
Nov
14
to Nov 16
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The Hollow

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 31 - Nov 15; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Nov 16 @ 2pm

Laurel Mill Playhouse is pleased to present The Hollow by Agatha Christie

The Hollow is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.

Director – Larry Simmons | Producer – Maureen Rogers

An unhappy game of romantic follow the leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow is at the center of the trouble: Henrietta, his mistress; Veronica, his ex mistress; and Gerda, his wife are all at The Hollow. Also visiting are Edward (who is in love with Henrietta) and Midge (who loves Edward). When the inevitable murder occurs, nearly everyone has a motive and most had the opportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the crime.

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We May Be Minstrels
Nov
14
8:00 PM20:00
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We May Be Minstrels

Join We May Be Minstrels for an evening that sings through America’s tangled story: The pain, the protest, the joy, and the hope. American Resilience weaves together folk, cowboy, and contemporary songs that speak to our shared struggles and the strength found in community.

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Brahms’ Third Symphony
Nov
14
8:00 PM20:00
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Brahms’ Third Symphony

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

Marin Alsop, conductor
Nemanja Radulović, violin

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra returns to The Clarice with trailblazing conductor and National Orchestral Institute + Festival Music Director Marin Alsop. Opening the program is RE|Member, a short but distinctly unique multimedia work from contemporary composer Reena Esmail that commemorates pandemic-era ritual and displacement. Next, the acclaimed and charismatic Serbian violinist Nemanja Radulović joins the orchestra as soloist for a memorable performance of his signature work, Aram Khachaturian's Violin Concerto. The musical journey continues with an immortal classic and an audience favorite: Johannes Brahms’ monumental Symphony No. 3.

This performance by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is presented in recognition of the visionary artistry of Clarice Smith on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Program

Reena Esmail: RE|Member
Aram Khachaturian: Violin Concerto
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3

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Web Of Murder
Nov
14
to Nov 16
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Web Of Murder

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

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

By Jonathan Troy | Directed by Randy Tusing

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


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Family Campfire
Nov
14
5:30 PM17:30
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Family Campfire

Dates: Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14

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

  • Patrons will be notified of weather-related cancellations.

  • Please check in at front desk upon arrival.

  • Marshmallows and roasting sticks will be provided.

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

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

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

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Nature Craft Tuesdays - Gourds & Indigenous Culture
Nov
11
3:30 PM15:30
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Nature Craft Tuesdays - Gourds & Indigenous Culture

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

  • Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

  • Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

  • Sept 23: Fall Blooms

  • Sept 30: Aractober

  • Oct 7: Fall Colors

  • Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

  • Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

  • Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

  • Nov 4: Leaf mandals

  • Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

  • Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

  • Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

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Takács Quartet
Nov
9
3:00 PM15:00
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Takács Quartet

  • The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Internationally respected for their innovative programming, the renowned Takács Quartet has collaborated with a fascinating variety of talents, including the bandoneón virtuoso Julien Labro, actors Meryl Streep and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, and former United States Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky. The members of Takács–Edward Dusinberre and Harumi Rhodes (violins), Richard O’Neill (viola) and András Fejér (cello)–are Hyperion recording artists and Christoffersen Fellows in Residence at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Originally founded in 1975 at the Music Academy in Budapest, the quartet is currently based out of North America but tour and perform almost continually around the world. Takács Quartet begins its program at The Clarice with Joseph Haydn's String Quartet Op. 74, No. 3, known as "The Rider" for its exuberant galloping theme. Following this lively and challenging piece, the group will present NEXUS, a new work by the contemporary Brazilian-American composer Clarice Assad and Claude Debussy's String Quartet in G minor.

Post-Show Conversation

Join the artists for a Q&A immediately following the performance.

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MovMEANT Therapy for Every Body
Nov
9
1:30 PM13:30
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MovMEANT Therapy for Every Body

You're Meant To Move! MovMEANT is a celebration of life, harnessing the body's innate wisdom to guide and heal us. In a culture that often prioritizes the mind, we forget the body's powerful ability to speak through sensation, emotion, and movement.

Somatic fluency is about listening to the body's subtle language, allowing us to tap into our inner wisdom, regulate our emotions, and reconnect with our true selves. In our MovMEANT therapy workshop, you can expect a safe, supportive space to express yourself freely, without judgment or expectation.

Through intuitive movement, breath awareness, imagination, and creative exploration, you'll unlock a deeper connection to your body and inner landscape. No prior experience is necessary – just a willingness to listen to your body's whispers. Join Tamara for a rare opportunity to rediscover your essence through MovMEANT and experience a reinvigorating, cathartic, and euphoric journey of self-discovery and liberation.


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The Rite of Spring: UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Wind Orchestra
Nov
8
8:00 PM20:00
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The Rite of Spring: UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Wind Orchestra

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

David Neely, music director
Michael Votta, Jr., music director

Experience the UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Wind Orchestra presenting back-to-back works that tell a more complete story of The Rite of Spring!

Many people know the tale of The Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet and orchestral work that depicts a pagan celebration of spring in which a young girl is chosen to be a sacrificial victim and dances herself to death. But, have you ever considered the point of view of the young girl who dies to appease the Gods of Spring? Originally premiered by the UMD Wind Orchestra in Spring 2023, Clarice Assad’s Multiverse: Another Rite of Spring tells the same story, but from the perspective of the sacrificial maiden, posing a unique counterpoint to Stravinsky’s work.

Program

Clarice Assad: Multiverse: Another Rite of Spring
Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring

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Sly & The Family Stone Tribute with Gold Soul Movement
Nov
8
8:00 PM20:00
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Sly & The Family Stone Tribute with Gold Soul Movement

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

Join us for a live tribute to Sly & The Family Stone, the iconic American funk band from the 1960s and 70s, renowned for their significant role in shaping the genres of funk, soul, R&B, and rock music. Their impact can still be felt in modern American funk, pop, soul, R&B, and hip-hop. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, they are celebrated as the 43rd most outstanding artist of all time by Rolling Stone. Enjoy classic hits like “I Want to Take You Higher,” “Everyday People,” and “Dance to the Music.” The Gold Soul Movement is a collective of DMV-based artists celebrating soul music’s timeless, genre-blending power, and they guarantee to have you dancing in your seat!

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chitra.MOVES
Nov
8
to Nov 9
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chitra.MOVES

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

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

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

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Angel Ram Dance Presents: Where I Belong, Honoring Community, Love, and Resilience
Nov
8
6:00 PM18:00
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Angel Ram Dance Presents: Where I Belong, Honoring Community, Love, and Resilience

Performances: 6 pm (Community Workshop); 8pm (Performance)

Dancers—take part in a community master class led by Angel Ramirez and perform the choreography learned in the workshop during the evening showcase!

Family, friends, and community members—experience powerful performances choreographed by Angel Ramirez, featuring guest artist Gabriel Mata and a collaborative work with Tabata Vara and Elvis Navarro.

This night celebrates the strength of community and explores themes of belonging, resilience, and the immigrant experience in the U.S.

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DC Beer Festival
Nov
8
12:00 PM12:00
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DC Beer Festival

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

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

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

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

Ages 6-12; Free

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

  • Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Surratts-Clinton Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Pre-American Revolution Cemeteries Bus Tour
Nov
8
9:00 AM09:00
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Pre-American Revolution Cemeteries Bus Tour

Pre-American Revolution Cemeteries Bus Tour in partnership with M-NCPPC Planning Office, Archaeologists Jennifer Stabler and Amelia Chisholm, and Prince George’s County Historical Society. Historic cemeteries abound in Prince George’s County. Join Jennifer Stabler for a bus tour of pre-American Revolutionary War cemeteries. This tour is in partnership with the M-NCPPC Planning Office and Prince George’s County Historical Society.

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The Hollow
Nov
7
to Nov 8
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The Hollow

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Performances: Oct 31 - Nov 15; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Nov 16 @ 2pm

Laurel Mill Playhouse is pleased to present The Hollow by Agatha Christie

The Hollow is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.

Director – Larry Simmons | Producer – Maureen Rogers

An unhappy game of romantic follow the leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow is at the center of the trouble: Henrietta, his mistress; Veronica, his ex mistress; and Gerda, his wife are all at The Hollow. Also visiting are Edward (who is in love with Henrietta) and Midge (who loves Edward). When the inevitable murder occurs, nearly everyone has a motive and most had the opportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the crime.

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