Music & Concerts
FALL ARTS 2016: Space, the blues and Indian goddesses
Fall inspirations eclectic and varied among local dance companies
Dancer Katie C. Sopoci Drake of Dance Metro D.C. (Photo courtesy Dance Metro D.C.)
Dance Metro D.C. (3225 8th St., N.E.) presents its fall presentation of its choreographic grant recipient Stuart Loungway on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are $25 and tickets at the door are $30.
On Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m., Dance Metro D.C. presents “Spacetime Suite” by Katie C. Sopoci Drake at Dance Loft on 14 (4618 14th St., N.W.). The performance is a series of vignettes that connect astrophysical phenomena and human relationships.Tickets range from $18-25.
Step Afrika joins members of the Men and Women of Washington Performing Arts’ Gospel Choir for “The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence,” a performance at University of District of Columbia Theater of Arts (4200 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) on Friday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. The performance is based on American painter Jacob Lawrence’s paintings that blend art, music and dance to chronicle the story of African-American migrants moving from the south to the north in the early 1900s. Tickets are $45. For more information, visit washingtonperformingarts.org.
Dorrance Dance, MacArthur “Genius Grant” and musician Toshi Reagon, joined by her band BIGLovely, present “The Blues Project” at the Eisenhower Theater at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25-75. For more details, visit kennedy-center.org.
VelocityDC Dance Festival is at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F St., N.W.) on Friday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. The festival will feature a diverse range of dances including ballet, flamenco, tap, hip-hop and more. All shows are $18.
Washington Performing Arts presents Dance Theatre of Harlem at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F St., N.W.) on Friday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The troupe will perform a premiere work by choreographer Francesca Harper with music, by John Adams, performed by the Attacca Quartet.Tickets range from $30-55.
Keith Holt and the House of Ebony present a voguing showcase in conjunction with the screening of “Un Ballo In Maschera,” as part of the exhibition “Senses of Time: Video and Film-based Works of Africa” at the National Museum of African Art (950 Independence Ave., S.W.) on Oct. 15 from 6-9 p.m. There will be food, cocktails and music by DJ Vjuan Allure. Jack Mizrahi, Mook Mizrahi and body-painting artist Laolou will also make appearances.
Danish Dance Theatre presents Black Diamond, a dance work that combines scenography and lighting, in Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25-75. For more information, visit kennedy-center.org.
Joy of Motion Dance Center holds multiple performances this fall. Youth Dance Ensemble Company, poet Rita Dove and the Interactive Media Research Group presents excerpts from “The Ceiling Floats Away,” “Auksalaq” and “Golden Sparrow” at Lab II in the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St., N.E.) on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. The performance will be a combination of music, dance, light, poetry and audience interaction.
On Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. five choreographers explore the theme of Justice in America through contemporary dance styles at the Jack Guidone Theater at Joy of Motion Dance Center Friendship Heights (5207 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.).
Joy of Motion Dance Center’s youth companies, H.Y.PE. Program and Youth Dance Ensemble Program, perform their fall dance institute concert on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh presents its 13th annual Fall Festival of Indian Arts at Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St., N.E.) Oct. 21-23.
On Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Rehan Bashir presents its new dance work “Shahgird,” an homage to Guru Nahid Siddiqui, the Sufi spirit and the heritage of the Punjab region of Pakistan. Mohiniattam dancer Aswathy Nair performs “Tri Shakti Vandanam,” a tribute to Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi, the three principal Goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Nair also performs “Amba to Sikhandi: A Journey of Self Discovery” based on the Sanskrit story “Mahabharata.” The finale will be “Mangalam,” an expression of gratitude.
Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company performs “Chakra,” an exploration of Indian mythologies, on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. Indira Kadambi also performs Varsha Rithu, a poetic journey between monsoon season and human experiences.
On Sunday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Alif Laila will present a sitar concert. Kuchipudi dancer Lakshmi Babu performs “Gajananeeyam,” a dance exploration about the incarnation of Ganesha.
Prices range from $35-50. Senior and student tickets are $25.
Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh dancer Rehan Bashir will present his new work ‘Shahgird’ at the Festival of Indian Arts at the Fall Festival of Indian Arts on Oct. 21. (Photo by Rehan Khan)
Dana Tai Soon Burgess premieres his first work as choreography-in-residence at the Smithsonian Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery (8th St., N.W. and F St., N.W.) on Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Music & Concerts
Washington chorale kicks off Christmas with vibrant program
‘Thine Own Sweet Light’ concerts planned
The full Washington Master Chorale will return for its annual holiday concert tradition with “Thine Own Sweet Light” on Friday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 21 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church (D.C.) and Church of the Epiphany (D.C.).
The concert will feature the rich sounds of the 50-voice, a cappella chorus performing lush, seasonal choral music inspired by the theme of light. Highlights include Edvard Grieg’s “Ave Maris Stella,” Eric Whitacre’s “Lux Aurumque,” and Christopher Hoh’s “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God of Hosts.” The program will also present a new work by Barcelona composer Josep Ollé i Sabaté, along with charming holiday folk songs and seasonal favorites.
For more details, visit the Washington Master Chorale website.
Music & Concerts
Queer mega stars (and allies) ready to take D.C. stages this fall
Watch LGBTQ icons light up stages across the DMV as they sing, dance, and drag their way through spectacular shows.
One of the best ways to welcome fall is by catching LGBTQ performers (and their allies) lighting up some of the D.C. area’s biggest stages. From country and pop to drag and rock, the season is packed with shows you won’t want to miss.
Maren Morris – The country, rock, and pop diva—known for hits like “The Bones” and for standing up against Nashville’s anti-LGBTQ voices—takes the stage at Wolf Trap (1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, Va.) on Friday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $64.
RuPaul – The mother of modern drag and host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will spin a DJ set at Echostage (2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE) in Northeast D.C. on Sept. 20. Before RuPaul swaps wigs for headphones, Trade and Number 9 owner Ed Bailey will warm up the decks. For tickets and details visit echostage.com.
Conan Gray – The queer pop prince, celebrated for his Gen Z anthems like “Heather” and “Maniac,” brings his Wishbone Pajama Show to EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA, (4500 Patriot Cir) on Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $113. For more info visit shop.conangray.com/pages/tour.
All Things Go Music Festival – With a lineup that includes Noah Kahan, Lucy Dacus, Kesha, Clairo, Doechii, and more, the beloved LGBTQ-friendly festival takes over Merriweather Post Pavilion (10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, Md.) Sept. 26–28. For tickets and details visit allthingsgofestival.com.
BERTHA: Grateful Drag – This unique tribute brings drag artistry and the sounds of the Grateful Dead to The Atlantis (2047 9th St NW) on Sept. 27. Tickets start at $47 at theatlantis.com.
Peach PRC – Rising Australian pop star and out lesbian, whose confessional tracks like “Perfect for You” and “Forever Drunk” have made her a queer TikTok darling, performs at The Atlantis on Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. The show is general admission only. Additional details are on theatlantis.com.
Addison Rae – The TikTok star-turned-pop princess, who’s crossed over into music with glossy hits like “Diet Pepsi” brings her sold out show to The Anthem (901 Wharf St., S.W.) on Sept. 30. Tickets are sold out, but resale options start around $80. For more info visit theanthemdc.com.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary – Celebrate the cult classic that’s been a queer midnight-movie staple for decades, with Barry Bostwick (a.k.a. Brad Majors) at the Warner Theatre (513 13th St., N.W.) on Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $41 via Ticketmaster.
Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight & Stephanie Mills – Four legends, one stage. Between Khan’s funk, LaBelle’s soul, Knight’s R&B, and Mills’ powerhouse vocals, this concert at Capital One Arena (601 F St NW) on Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. promises pure diva magic. Tickets start at $103. For more details visit capitalonearena.com.
Lorde – Joined by The Japanese House and Chanel Beads, the Grammy-winning New Zealand singer-songwriter behind “Royals” and “Solar Power” returns to The Anthem on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Lorde has long been embraced by queer fans for her dreamy pop and subversive lyrics. For more info visit theanthemdc.com.
Andy Bell (of Erasure) – The British queer rock icon, best known for synth-pop classics like “A Little Respect” and “Chains of Love,” brings his Ten Crowns Tour to the Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St., N.W.) on Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $90.45.
Doechii – The self-described queer “Swamp Princess”—and WorldPride 2025 headliner—continues her breakout year with the Live from the Swamp Tour at The Anthem on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. Known for blending rap, R&B, and avant-garde performance art, Doechii is one to watch. Tickets start at $153.
Neon Trees – The out-and-proud Utah rockers behind “Everybody Talks” and “Animal” perform at the Lincoln Theatre on Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. Lead singer Tyler Glenn, who came out publicly in 2014, has become a strong queer voice in alternative rock. For tickets and info visit impconcerts.com.
Sasha Colby – The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 15 winner strips down on the Stripped II Tour at the Warner Theatre on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets available now on Ticketmaster.
Lola Young – The bisexual indie-pop sensation, whose raw songwriting has earned her millions of TikTok fans and multiple chart soaring hits visits The Anthem on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available.
Opera Lafayette
Featuring Mary Elizabeth Williams as Dido
+ Elijah McCormack, Chelsea Helm
Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Sixth & I
PostClassical Ensemble
The Pale Blue Do: A Musical Voyage Inspired By Nature
Featuring National Geographic’s Enric Sala, Guest Curator
Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.
Terrace Theater
Washington Concert Opera
Starring Kate Lindsey, Theo Hoffman, John Moore, and Fran Daniel Laucerica
Nov. 23, 6 p.m.
Lisner Auditorium
Washington Master Chorale
An intimate a capella concert taking place in an architectural jewel, featuring cherished choral gems from Anglican and Catholic tradition and early American hymns. The concert will also present the world premiere of Christopher Hoh’s Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God of Hosts, and hymn singing featuring Robert Church, organist and choirmaster at St David’s.
Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m.
October 19, 5 p.m.
St. David’s Episcopal Church
Music & Concerts
Cyndi Lauper ready to have fun in Virginia
Superstar to bring final leg of farewell tour to Jiffy Lube Live
Superstar Cyndi Lauper will bring the final leg of her farewell tour “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” to Bristow, Va., on Thursday, July 24 at Jiffy Lube Live.
Lauper’s international Farewell Tour – her first major headlining run in a decade – kicked off in North America last October, and included her first time ever headlining (and selling out) Madison Square Garden. Lauper’s performances have earned raves from the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and many more, and surprise guests have included Chaka Khan, Sam Smith, and Hayley Williams. The tour just visited the U.K. and Europe, and will head to Australia and Japan in April.
Tickets are available on Live Nation’s website.
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