God of Carnage
Ongoing
to Sunday, June 24
@ 12:00 am
Signature Theatre
Washington Premiere The three-time 2009 Tony Award®-Winner, including Best Play From the award-winning author of Art comes this shrewd and vicious comedy that gleefully flouts the perception of human “civility.” Two upper-middle-class Brooklyn couples meet to discuss an incident of playground violence between their sons. Though the evening begins with polite pleasantries, it quickly descends into primal madness as tempers flare, loyalties shift and the parents devolve into children...
Washington National Opera: Werther
Ongoing
to Sunday, May 27
@ 12:00 am
Kennedy Center Opera House
Considered one of Massenet's finest works, with a lush score of tragically beautiful music, Werther tells a tale of forbidden love that can only end tragically.May 12 - 27, 2012Opera House 2 hours, 30 minutes$55.00 - $300.00Tickets are not yet on sale Tickets go on sale February 8, 2012 to the public - Remind Me; January 30, 2012 to Kennedy Center Members Not a member? Join today to receive priority purchasing and other benefits!
The Whipping Man
Sunday, May 20
@ 3:00 am
to 4:00 am
Theater J
1865; Richmond, Virginia: Two newly-freed slaves and the son of their former master-a Jewish Confederate soldier who has retreated to the burnt remains of his home-inhabit the disordered aftermath of the just-concluded War between the States. As the three men celebrate a most unconventional Passover Seder, they uncover a snarl of secrets and examine what it really means to be free.
Mamma Mia
Sunday, May 20
@ 2:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
The All New Grand Ole Hee Haw Hootenanny Hoedown Jamboree
Sunday, May 20
@ 2:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET)
The title says it all, the Jamboree is sure to have you busting a gut, tapping your toes, singing along and pulling the straw from your teeth. The show will feature hilarious original sketches and a revolving roster of guest artists and musical acts.
Oliver!
Sunday, May 20
@ 2:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Compass Rose Studio Theater
Compass Rose Studio Theater proudly presents Oliver! The Musical. Based on Charles Dickens fable about a starving orphan in 19th century London, the play tells the rags to riches story of goodness rewarded and thievery and wickedness punished. Lionel Barts musical score includes world famous songs such as "Where is Love" and "As Long as He Needs Me." A professional cast will be rounded out by Compass Rose students who are incorporated as full members of the production.
The Bacchae
Sunday, May 20
@ 2:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Artisphere
We close the season with another rep, leading off with The Bacchae of Euripides (it's been too long since we produced one of the great Greek plays) as we welcome back director Steven Scott Mazzola, who brought our productions of The Royal Hunt of the Sun and In the Summer House to the stage. The Bacchae will be paired with The Tooth of Crime, a play from the neglected, but compelling, early work of Sam Shepard, and one of the plays that sealed his reputation as a strikingly original and...
Six Degrees of Separation
Sunday, May 20
@ 2:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Hylton Performing Arts Center
Based on a true story, the eye-opening, 90-minute romp focuses on the contingencies that link lives together or tear them apart and the pivotal role of the imagination. Rob Batarla, Vpstart Crow's artistic director and director for this season's instant classic, noted, "With elements of comedy and tragedy, 'Six Degrees of Separation' is, at its core, the telling of a story about the basic human need of connection, and because we are performing the show in the round, the...
The Washington Chorus Presents "The Essential Wagner"
Sunday, May 20
@ 5:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
Featuring favorites from Wagner's greatest operas and best-known choral highlights including The flying Dutchman; Tannhauser, Tristan und Isolde; Lohengrin; Die Meistersinger; and Die Walkure's Ride of the Valkyries.
Urban Corps: The Three Wise Monkeys
Sunday, May 20
@ 6:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts - Millennium Stage
Inspired by three urban arts (hip-hop, capoeira and acrobatics) Par-Allèles' "The Three Wise Monkeys" explores human beings’ ability to see and analyze, to hear and interpret, to speak and transmit. These senses offer an intense intellectual and emotional growth but also push us to covet power, vice and the superfluous. For more information visit: www.francedc.org
Jane Franklin Dance Zip Through a Tight Space Benefit
Sunday, May 20
@ 7:00 pm
to 9:00 pm
Arlington Arts Center
Zip Through a Tight Space a fundraiser to support artistic and community projects in 2012-13 May 20th at 7 pm at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd performances, light supper, wine tasting and a silent auction. $35.00|$40.00 after May 1st|$45.00 at the door
The Tooth of Crime
Sunday, May 20
@ 7:30 pm
to 8:30 pm
Artisphere
We close the season with another rep, leading off with The Bacchae of Euripides (it's been too long since we produced one of the great Greek plays) as we welcome back director Steven Scott Mazzola, who brought our productions of The Royal Hunt of the Sun and In the Summer House to the stage. The Bacchae will be paired with The Tooth of Crime, a play from the neglected, but compelling, early work of Sam Shepard, and one of the plays that sealed his reputation as a strikingly original and...
Arts For Every Student Teacher Orientation 2012
Tuesday, May 22
@ 4:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
Please join the DC Collaborative on Tuesday May 22nd, for our Arts For Every Student Orientation for Schools! Come see all the wonderful opportunities the DC Collaborative offers and preview some of the free field trip events for the 2012-2013 school year that you are able take advantage of as a DC Public or Public Chartered School teacher! At the Orientation, we will share important program updates for the 2012-2013 School Year, distribute a preview of offerings, and review the online...
FREE ITALIAN OPERA + PHOTO EXHIBIT @ EMBASSY of ITALY with PIAZZA ITALIA – DC ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE SOCIAL MEETUP NETWORKING GROUP
Tuesday, May 22
@ 6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Embassy of Italy
JOIN THE NEW PIAZZA ITALIA – The Washington, DC ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE SOCIAL MEETUP NETWORKING GROUP to MAKE NEW MULTICULTURAL, MULTI-ETHNIC FRIENDS and entertain OPTIONAL ITALIAN LANGUAGE CONVERSATIONS at FREE ITALIAN EVENTS WEEKLY: ITALIAN DINING, ITALIAN CULTURAL, ITALIAN ART, ITALIAN FESTIVALS, ITALIAN SPORTS, ITALIAN CONCERTS, ITALIAN OPERA etc. !!! NETWORK AND MAKE NEW MULTICULTURAL FRIENDS! Our Italian Language and the Italian culture social group is for all MULTI-CULTURAL...
B.B. King
Tuesday, May 22
@ 7:30 pm
to 8:30 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
Werther
Tuesday, May 22
@ 7:30 pm
to 8:30 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
In Jules Massenet's Werther, the young poet Werther has fallen desperately in love with the beautiful Charlotte. When he discovers that she is honor-bound to marry Albert, he tries to stay away, but his passion draws him back to her. Finally, Werther decides the only way he can find peace is through death. The performance by Washington National Opera features Italian tenor Francesco Meli in his company debut in the title role and mezzo-soprano Sonia Ganassi as Charlotte. The two performers...
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies Final Event
Movies, Theater & Performing Arts
Wednesday, May 23
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
Potomac Yards Stadium 16
By popular demand, NCM Fathom and Omniverse Vision bring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies back to select movie theaters nationwide for a final big screen showing on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. (local time). Visit FathomEvents.com for more details.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies Final Event
Movies, Theater & Performing Arts
Wednesday, May 23
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
Regal Ballston Commons 12
By popular demand, NCM Fathom and Omniverse Vision bring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies back to select movie theaters nationwide for a final big screen showing on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. (local time). Visit FathomEvents.com for more details.
The Big Board - Open Mike
Theater & Performing Arts, Nightlife, Social, Singles
Wednesday, May 23
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
The Big Board
Open Mike and Talent Show (music, comedy, poetry) Every Wednesday at 9pm Hosted by Eric Kintner
Bobby Lew's Saloon - Open Mike
Theater & Performing Arts, Nightlife, Social, Singles
Thursday, May 24
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
Bobby Lew's Saloon
Open Mike (music, comedy) Every Thursday at 8:30pm Hosted by NOMAD
National College Dance Festival 2012
Festivals, Theater & Performing Arts
Friday, May 25
@ 12:00 am
to Sunday, May 27
@ 12:00 am
Kennedy Center Opera House
The Guardsman
Friday, May 25
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
Kennedy Center Opera House
Show Dates: Performances from 25 May 2012 Closing 23 Jun 2012 Performance Schedule: TBA Tickets: Pricing: $34 - $95 Box Office: Phone Tix: (202) 467-4600
Urban Corps: Hip Hop Battle
Festivals, Theater & Performing Arts
Friday, May 25
@ 9:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Artisphere
The closing event of the Urban Corps Festival is the true embodiment of Urban Corps’ message of cultural exchange. This final performance unites the French performers and local talents for a cross-cultural take on the tradition of battling dance crews. Followed by an open dance floor with music from DJ Baronhawk.
Bolshoi Ballet
Tuesday, May 29
@ 7:30 pm
to 8:30 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
National Symphony Orchestra: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor / Beethoven
Thursday, May 31
@ 12:00 am
to Saturday, June 2
@ 12:00 am
Kennedy Center Opera House
Christoph Eschenbach returns with more breathtaking Beethoven, conducting Leonore Overture No. 3 and Symphony No. 7. The Orchestra also premieres a new work under the auspices of the Hechinger Commissioning Fund.
Home of the Soldier
Thursday, May 31
@ 8:00 pm
to 9:00 pm
Synetic Family Theater
The Home of the Soldier commemorates the heroism of our armed forces. The story follows a young American who goes to war, and his father rejoins the army in order to find his son. The journey that follows is an odyssey through the landscape of war and is a powerful story of honor, courage, and love.
Home of the Soldier
Thursday, May 31
@ 8:00 pm
to 9:30 pm
Synetic Theater at Crystal City
Crystal City May 31 - July 1, 2012; Wed at 7:30pm, Th-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm, with additional Sun at 7:30pm on June 10 and June 24. Home of the Soldier tells the story of a young man, who joins the army during an unnamed conflict after the disappearance of his father, a respected soldier. The son journeys through the landscape of modern war in search of clues to his father's fate and his own identity. What was once a video game becomes real, and the son's ideas of friend, enemy, home...
Perfect Pointe Recital 2012
Saturday, June 2
@ 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm
Kenmore Middle School
Perfect Pointe Dance Studio's 5th Annual Recital
Matt Wigler
Saturday, June 2
@ 6:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
DC Jazz Festival at the Millennium Stage
Theater Look-in: Pal Joey
Saturday, June 2
@ 7:30 pm
to 8:30 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
Join company members from Pal Joey for an insider's look, complete with lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists.
The Comedy Pigs
Saturday, June 2
@ 9:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET)
The Comedy Pigs, Anne Raugh, Laura Stark, Courtney McLaughlin, Franky Russell and Jeff Schnorr bring you a fast-paced, gut-busting good time where anything goes! Formed in 1992, the group has performed at national comedy festivals, been featured on Comedy Central, and have been guests at the National Pork Producers Convention. Presented by Faction of Fools Theatre Company
Erena Terakubo Quartet
Sunday, June 3
@ 6:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
Erena Terakubo, from Sapporo, Japan, began playing the alto saxophone at age 9. She immediately began playing in the Sapporo Junior Jazz Orchestra, and taking part in clinics with famous jazz musicians, such as Herbie Hancock. At 15 and 16, Terakubo attended the Berklee Five-Week Summer Performance Program where she was awarded a full tuition scholarship and selected to be a member of the Berklee Summer Jazz Workshop. In 2010, she recorded her first album, which reached No. 1 on several...
20th Annual Spring Benefit
Tuesday, June 5
@ 6:00 pm
to 9:00 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
Dr. David S. Stofa, Principal/CEO &The Archbishop Carroll High School Board of Directorsinvite you to the20th Annual Spring Benefit & Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsRoof Terrace Restaurant2012 Founder's Award, Patrick Cardinal O'Boyle Medal RecipientRev. Edward Flanagan, OFMClass of 1955Pastoral Associate at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land2012 Hall of Honor InducteesRev. Michael Bryant '58The Honorable Erik Christian...
Origem - Alex Han - Federico Pena (keyboard)
Wednesday, June 6
@ 6:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
"Bossa Duke" program. Origem will be playing original arrangements of Duke Ellington compositions
National Symphony Orchestra: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor / Claudio Bohórquez, cello, plays Lalo
Thursday, June 7
@ 12:00 am
to Saturday, June 9
@ 12:00 am
Kennedy Center Opera House
Claudio Bohórquez, "an elegant artist who places his emphasis on song" (The Washington Post), brings that elegance to Lalo's Cello Concerto, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach. The program also features works by Berlioz and Tchaikovsky.
Greg Proops
Social, Singles, Nightlife, Theater & Performing Arts
Thursday, June 7
@ 12:00 am
to Sunday, June 10
@ 12:00 am
The DC Improv Comedy Club
Unplugged
Thursday, June 7
@ 6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Barnes and Noble Booksellers Clarendon Market Commons
Popular local bands perform acoustic remixes of their work at Market Common Clarendon every Thursday 6-8 pm beginning June 7, through August 30: June 07, LLoyd Dobler Effect June 14, Rew Smith June 21, Josh Burgess June 28, Jason Masi July 05, Willem Dicke July 12, Silent Critics July 19, Dave Tieff July 26, Jon Kaplan August 02, Brian Franke August 09, Gary Smallwood August 16, LLoyd Dobler Effect August 23, Josh Burgess August 30, Men...
Kevin Hart
Social, Singles, Nightlife, Theater & Performing Arts
Thursday, June 7
@ 10:00 pm
to 11:00 pm
Kennedy Center Opera House
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