Music & Concerts
SPRING ARTS 2018 DANCE: Pirouettes and arabesques
Dorsey Dance Company’s gender exploration among season’s dance highlights
‘Boys in Trouble’ by Sean Dorsey Dance. (Photo by Lydia Daniller, courtesy Dance Place)
Bowen McCauley Dance presents “Une Soirée de Danse” at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) this weekend (March 2-3) at 7:30 p.m. The show will be the world premiere re-staging of Eric Hampton’s “UnRavel,” choreographed by Lucy Bowen McCauley, and a performance of the comedic dance “Le Café Carambole.” There will be audience participation and live musicians. General admission tickets range from $40-50. VIP tickets are $150 and are available for the March 3 performance only. They include a VIP seat and admission to the after-party at the KC Café with Bowen McCauley Dance’s cast, crew and board members. For more information, visit bmdc.org.
Dana Tai Soon Burgess holds a lecture demonstration at Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (8th and F streets, N.W.) on Saturday, March 3; Saturday, March 10; and Saturday, March 17 at 2 and 4 p.m. Burgess, who is choreographer-in-residence at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (and also gay), will explore eurythmics and themes found in the exhibit “Portraits of the World: Switzerland.”Admission is free. For more details, visit dtsbdc.org.
Dissonance Dance Theatre presents “The J.I.N. Project” at Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts (8270 Alumni Dr., College Park, Md.) on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. The contemporary ballet, which explores relationships, family and community, will be performed to the music of Jill Scott, India Arie and Nina Simone. Student tickets are $15. General admission tickets are $25. For more information, visit ddtdc.org.
Choreographer Damian Woetzel hosts his third annual “Demo” series show “Woke” at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature recent commissions and D.C. premieres including a new work from choreographer Pam Tanowitz and the Kennedy Center premiere of “Fandago” by Alexei Ratmansky. Other dancers performing include street dancer Lil Buck, Sara Mearns from the New York City ballet, Jason Collins from Pam Tanowitz Dance and more. Tickets range from $39-49. For more details, visit kennedy-center.org.
The Washington Ballet debuts three world premieres from three emerging choreographers at the Harman Center in Sidney Harman Hall (610 F St., N.W.) on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Performances run through Sunday, March 18. Featured choreographers will be Clifton Brown from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Gemma Bond from American Ballet Theatre and Marcelo Gomes from American Ballet Theatre. Tickets range from $25-118. For more information, visit washingtonballet.org.
Capitol Movement presents “a commUNITY Showcase” at Montgomery College Theater (7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md.) on Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. There will be performances from Bowen McCauley Dance Company, Capitol Movement Dance Company, Capitol Movement Pre-Professional Company, The CMI Kidz, Dr. Badlove and the Remedies and many more. Student tickets are $20. General admission tickets are $25. For more details, visit capitolmovement.org.
UpRooted Dance performs “Circling the Line” at Dance Place (3225 8th St., N.E.) on Saturday, April 7 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 at 7 p.m. The surrealist performance fuses the 2D design from printmaker Susan Goldman with the 3D movement of the dancers. Tickets range from $15-25. For more details, visit uprooteddance.com.
Falun Dafa Association of D.C. presents “Shen Yun” at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) from April 10-15. The show explores the beauty of traditional Chinese culture through dance, scenographic effects and a live orchestra. Tickets range from $80-250. For more details, visit kennedy-center.org.
‘Shen Yun’ (Photos courtesy of the Kennedy Center)
The Washington Ballet performs “Mixed Masters,” a selection of ballets from choreographers George Balanchine, Frederick Ashton and Jerome Robbins, at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) from April 11-15. Tickets range from $25-140. For more details, visit washingtonballet.org.
The Cherry Fund hosts “Cherry: Kaleidoscope,” its annual dance benefit weekend, on April 12-16 at various venues in D.C. The weekend kicks off with “Catalyst” at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. New York City-based DJ Kenneth Rivera and DJ Danny Verde, from Italy, will play music all night. Tickets are $20. The final dance party will be “Infinity” at Soundcheck (1420 K St., N.W.) on Sunday, April 15 from 9 p.m.-4 a.m. DJ Nina Flowers and DJ Alain Jackinsky will spin tracks.Tickets are $30. Proceeds will benefit Washington D.C. HIV/AIDS community organizations.For a complete list of events, visit cherrydc.com.
ClancyWorks Dance Company presents “Resilience,” a debut work from Artistic Director Adrienne Clancy, at Dance Place (3225 8th St., N.E.) on Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 15 at 7 p.m. The performance showcases how people learn to adapt from the shocks in the current world.Tickets range from $15-30. For more details, visit clancyworks.org.
ReVision dance company holds performances April 28-29 at 4 and 7 p.m. The contemporary modern dance company works with both professional and beginner dancers. Tickets range from $15-30. For details, visit danceplace.org.
Sean Dorsey Dance, led by transgender choreographer Sean Dorsey, presents “Boys in Trouble” at Dance Place (3225 8th St., N.E.) on Saturday, May 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 at 7 p.m. The piece examines masculinity from a transgender and queer perspective. Tickets range from $15-30. For more information, visit seandorseydance.com.
Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company presents “Remix: Swiss Beats” in the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (8th and F. streets, N.W.) on Thursday, May 24 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The performance will bring together American and Swiss cultures in dance, music, art and food. Admission is free. For more details, visit dtsbdc.org.
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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