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Explore the President’s Front Yard and Walk America’s Main Street. Explore the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to festivals, holiday celebrations, new museum exhibits, concerts and more.
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Think of Washington, DC for special fall festivals, exhibitions and sports. September. DC JazzFest - Cityside | Aug. 31 - Sept. 1. DC JazzFest celebrates its 20th anniversary with its most star-studded lineup to date. Various performances will take place at venues throughout the city.
Discover all the best events, festivals, theater performances, and concerts this weekend in Washington, DC. Enjoy star-studded concerts, Broadway shows, musicals, ballets, opera performances, comedy shows, family shows, and other epic events tonight.
- May 27–29: Samasama: All Together Now!
- June 3–5: The Wig Party: A Capital Drag Festival
- June 10–12: Kennedy Center Youth Council: The Colors of Our Year
- June 17–19: World Refugee Day: Together We Heal, Learn, and Shine
- June 24–26: Jalsa Remix
- July 1–3: Relax | Relate | Release
- July 8–10: Wingapo! Welcome to The Native American Dance Circle
- July 15–17: ¡Viva Cultura!: A Celebration of Latinx Arts and Culture
- July 22–24: Adobo Gigante
- July 29–31: D.C. Legendary Musicians: from Blues to Jazz to Go-Go
SAMASAMAis partnering with The Kennedy Center for the re-opening weekend of The REACH and filled with multicultural programs for all generations. SAMASAMA, inspired by the literal Tagalog meaning “all together,” celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander narratives and heritage through art and community. Founded in 2016, SAMASAMA has grown from a c...
The Kennedy Center celebrates the talent and history of the District’s legendary Drag community with a festival curated by Pussy Noir, Don Burke, and JaxKnife Complex of the DC drag community. The weekend will feature iconic local DJs, screenings of queer works from regional filmmakers, live music, and, of course, some of the most monumental Drag a...
Since the pandemic turned the world upside down in March 2020, teens have endured significant distress and disruption in their lives, while also exhibiting significant growth, perseverance, and resiliency. The Kennedy Center Youth Council, an extraordinary assemblage of artistic and civic leaders, presents a weekend representing the colors of their...
For World Refugee Day, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in partnership with the Kennedy Center and One Journey Festival, presents live music featuring Mélat and Cesar Orozco & Kamarata Jazz. This weekend celebrates the courage and resilience of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and violence. Despite the challenge...
The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center joins with the Kennedy Center for a festival filled with celebratory sounds, storytelling, and dance affirming the creativity, joy, and resilience of our AAPI and Global South diaspora communities in the DMV. Established in 1997, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center brings history, art and cult...
Relax |Relate | Releaseis a three-day explosion of joy and play that brings together the various elements of stress-free gallivanting and creativity. Powered by three Black women curators—Creative Nomads, Goldie Patrick, and LiL SoSo Productions—this mini-festival will bring together film, art, literature, movement, and music.
The Intertribal Native American Dance Circle returns to the REACH at the Kennedy Center with performances and interactive activities that will showcase Indigenous culture through music, film, dance, storytelling, an artists’ market and more. Special multigenerational activities will be featured during the day on Saturday, July 10.
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Arlington, VA Council 4613 invites audiences to dance to the beat of reggateon with live music performances; move with the rhythm of salsa, merengue and bachata dance classes; and explore a picturesque Artesanias market for all ages.
The DMV’s authentic Afro-Latinx experience, Adobo, returns to the Kennedy Center with a midsummer’s weekend of programming. Adobo Gigante will include live performances from some of the top local artists in DC, as well as DJ sets from Pedro Night, DJ Bembona, DJ Alizay, DJ Bo, and more.
In collaboration with D.C. Legendary Musicians, whose mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the artistic legacy, contributions, and well-being of DC’s professional musicians, the Kennedy Center presents a block party made for the Native Washingtonians featuring hand dance, soul, the history of voting, and more.
Oct 6, 2024 · Explore the complete schedule of all events in the city and DC area this week. Discover all the best events, festivals, theater performances, and concerts this week in Washington, DC. Enjoy star-studded concerts , Broadway shows , musicals, ballets , opera performances , comedy shows , family shows , and other epic events tonight.
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2 hours ago · Join us for FREE film screenings in the Justice Forum at the REACH. Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Ava DuVernay, Origin chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson.
