DISNEY IN CONCERT: COCO with the NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and EMIL DE COU as CONDUCTOR
• February 18, 2019

Disney in Concert: Coco is a family-friendly, live-to-picture concert event featuring Michael Giacchino’s beautiful musical score and the 2017 two-time Academy Award®-winning film for Best Original Song as well as […]

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL in Concert with the NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and EMIL DE COU as CONDUCTOR
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Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a […]

SARAH MCLACHLAN with the NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide, three Grammys, and 12 Juno Awards. In addition to crafting ballads such […]

Weekend Round Up February 14, 2019
• February 14, 2019

Step up the romance with the NSO’s “Romeo & Juliet” program and (if appropriate) the Alexandria Wedding Showcase. On Presidents Day, the Library of Congress welcomes the public to its breathtaking Main Reading Room.

Weekend Round Up December 20, 2018
• December 20, 2018

Handel’s “Messiah” is at the Kennedy Center this weekend (sing-along version on Sunday), “A Christmas Messe” is at the Folger and “Madeline’s Christmas” is in Falls Church.

Georgetowner Victoria Sant, 1939-2018
• December 17, 2018

While the charitable contributions were considerable, with the Sants it was more a case of philanthropy with an interest and a purpose, and Victoria Sant’s role was one of direct engagement and participation.       

Holiday Performing Arts Preview
• November 21, 2018

Not just a listing of holiday performances, this preview highlights holiday-time cultural events of all types, plus a couple picks as far away as February.

Weekend Round Up November 8, 2018
• November 8, 2018

This weekend’s musical options include Duke Ellington School vocal ensembles, John Lloyd Young, Chris Botti, the City Choir and Trio Karénine.

Weekend Round Up October 11, 2018
• October 11, 2018

This Saturday is Capitol Hill Day, Water Discovery Day, Girls in Aviation Day, Randolph Street Blocktoberfest and, at Georgetown Waterfront Park, Parachutes for the Planet.

Weekend Round Up August 30, 2018
• August 30, 2018

Labor Day weekend is also the weekend of the National Book Festival, taking place on Saturday. Feel like marching on Labor Day? Give your white clothes a wash and sign up for the Washington Revels’ parade.