Arts & Entertainment

Kennedy Center continues free programming

Tim Whalen Septet, Funk Ark among Jan. lineup

Published

11 years ago

December 29, 2014

Mariah Cooper

Kennedy Center, gay news, Washington Blade

UltraFaux plays the Kennedy Center’s free Millennium Stage Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of the Kennedy Center)

Kennedy Center has many performances on the Millennium Stage to start off the new year.

Jazz pianist Tim Whalen performs with his musical group the Tim Whalen Septet on Saturday at 6 p.m. The show is a combination of original works and improvised songs.

Listen Local First presents the Funk Ark, a Latin funk and dance music ensemble on Monday at 6 p.m. The group is inspired heavily from the music of the 1960s and 1970s.

Baltimore band UltraFaux performs its original Gypsy Jazz music inspired by guitarist Django Reinhardt on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Columbia music group Puerto Candelaria performs for the first time on the Millennium Stage on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The group’s music focuses on social satire with folk rhythms and Latin jazz beats.

Now in its 17th year, the Millennium Stage is the only place in the United States to offer a free performance every day of the year that is streamed live on the web. A full schedule of Millennium Stage performances for the month of January is online at kennedy-center.org. Unless otherwise noted, performances will take place in the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer and no tickets are required.

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“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

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January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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23 hours ago

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Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.