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Americana Songstress Kate Grom Plays Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge

Gypsy Sally's Vinyl Lounge 3401 K Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Kate Grom sings stories inspired by New Jersey horse country and romantic European journeys. Described by No Depression Magazine as ‘when Country meets smoooth’. 21+ Free Doors 5:30 Show 10:30 www.kategrom.com

Free

Lisa De La Salle, Piano

Bender JCC of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, United States

In just a few years, through her international concert appearances and her award-winning recordings, Lise de la Salle has established a reputation as one of today’s most exciting young artists, and as a musician of uncommon sensibility and maturity. Her playing inspired a Washington Post critic to write, “For much of the concert, the audience […]

$35 – $45

Tempest Trio & Daniel Getz, Piano Trio + Viola

Bender JCC of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, United States

Combining technical mastery, expressive depth and performance experience, pianist Alon Goldstein, violinist Ilya Kaler, and cellist Amit Peled have joined forces to form one of the most exciting trios on the international scene. Each virtuoso member of the Tempest Trio has a successful solo career; together, they bring vitality to the concert stage with their […]

$35 – $45

Music for Christmas, The City Choir of Washington and Chamber Orchestra

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

City Choir of Washington will present “The Holly and the Ivy: The Music of Christmas” on Dec. 17 as it continues to celebrate Robert Shafer’s 50tth anniversary season as a choral director. The prestigious chorus will perform at 4:30 p.m. at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW in Washington. This year’s concert will feature […]

$15 – $50

Cathedral Choral Society: Joy of Christmas

Washington National Cathedral 301 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate the warm spirit of the season in a majestic setting. A well-loved Washington, DC holiday tradition, this concert includes Christmas favorites and a festive carol sing-along. The program will feature a newly commissioned carol by popular British composer Paul Mealor. ARTISTS Betsy Burleigh, guest conductor Lyric Brass Quintet Cathedral Choral Society Washington Latin Public […]

$15 – $25

Cathedral Choral Society: Joy of Christmas

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate the warm spirit of the season in a majestic setting. A well-loved Washington, DC holiday tradition, this concert includes Christmas favorites and a festive carol sing-along. The program will feature a newly commissioned carol by popular British composer Paul Mealor. ARTISTS Betsy Burleigh, guest conductor Lyric Brass Quintet Cathedral Choral Society Washington Latin Public […]

$15 – $25

Cathedral Choral Society: Joy of Christmas

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate the warm spirit of the season in a majestic setting. A well-loved Washington, DC holiday tradition, this concert includes Christmas favorites and a festive carol sing-along. The program will feature a newly commissioned carol by popular British composer Paul Mealor. ARTISTS Betsy Burleigh, guest conductor Lyric Brass Quintet Cathedral Choral Society Washington Latin Public […]

$15 – $25

City Choir of Washington: “The Holly and the Ivy: The Music of Christmas”

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

City Choir of Washington will present “The Holly and the Ivy: The Music of Christmas” on Dec. 17 as it continues to celebrate Robert Shafer’s 50th anniversary season as a choral director. The prestigious chorus will perform at 4:30 p.m. at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW in Washington. This year’s concert will feature […]

$15 – $50

The ASO presents Debussy, Verdi, Lutosławski, & Sibelius

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

Enjoy a world tour exploring themes of nationalism, led by Maestro José-Luis Novo. A delicate collection of French dances originally written for two pianos, the ASO presents Debussy’s Petite Suite. Dropping by Italy for a little opera, Maestro Novo will conduct the Overture to Verdi’s epic Nabucco. Commissioned by Polish radio and complete with a […]

$5 – $80

The ASO presents Debussy, Verdi, Lutosławski, & Sibelius

George Washingon Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA

Enjoy a world tour exploring themes of nationalism, led by Maestro José-Luis Novo. A delicate collection of French dances originally written for two pianos, the ASO presents Debussy’s Petite Suite. Dropping by Italy for a little opera, Maestro Novo will conduct the Overture to Verdi’s epic Nabucco. Commissioned by Polish radio and complete with a […]

$5 – $80

Evenings @ Dumbarton Oaks

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for our second Evenings @ Dumbarton Oaks, featuring pop-up concerts with Dumbarton Oaks Early-Career Musician in Residence, Celil Refik Kaya! Savor a glass or two of wine as you experience our newest museum exhibition with works by Martha Jackson Jarvis, before enjoying the strains of Kaya’s guitar in our historic Music Room. Kaya […]

$15

ETHEL String Quartet Celebrates Female Composers at National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art, West Building Located between 3rd and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

ETHEL, a postmodern, indie-classical quartet, pays special homage to the brilliant, gorgeous, and masterful women who are making their musical mark on the 21st century. Sometimes fierce, sometimes seductive, always full of creativity, composers like Mary Ellen Childs, Anna Clyne, Missy Mazzoli, and Pulitzer Prize-winner Julia Wolfe are warriors and champions of music today. Repertoire […]

Free

Cathedral Choral Society: Solitude and Joy

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

"Without solitude, without the test of time, without the passion for silence, without the excitation and retention of the whole body, without a frightened stumbling, without wandering into a region of shade and invisibility, without memory of animality, without melancholy, without isolation in melancholy, there is no joy." Our musical journey follows this lyrical prose […]

$15 – $25

Vassar College Majors Concert

dumbarton united methodist church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Vassar College Majors, a student-led choir, on a spring tour, will perform selections spanning multiple genres and over 600 years of music. The 35-member chorus run by students specializes in […]

Free

Live from Here with Chris Thile

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

The only live music and variety radio show aired nationwide today, Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion) has been a staple for the 2.6 Million fans who have […]

$30 – $65

Live from Here with Chris Thile

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

The only live music and variety radio show aired nationwide today, Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion) has been a staple for the 2.6 Million fans who have […]

$30 – $65

John Fogerty and ZZ Top: Blues and Bayous Tour

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and […]

$45 – $95

Jake Owen with Chris Janson and Jordan Davis

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Known for thrilling performances and a laid-back style, Jake Owen ascended to country stardom with smash hits including “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You,” “Alone with You,” “The […]

$40 – $75

John Prine with Margo Price

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Two-time Grammy-winner John Prine is among America’s premier phrase-turners with songs like “Angel From Montgomery” and “In Spite of Ourselves.” The post-Dylan musician is “one of the most critically acclaimed […]

$35 – $80

After Spring Sunset: Music Inspired by Nature

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Artistic Director Scott Tucker and the Choral Arts Chamber Singers present a program of music inspired by nature. Featured pieces from Benjamin Britten, Peter Schickele, R. Murray Schafer, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and many more evoke serenity through melodies and lyrics referencing nature and the natural world. This evening of light celebrates spring renewal, as well […]

$30

Washington Bach Consort presents “Christmas with the Consort”

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Motets for the Advent and Christmas season including: Johann Ludwig Bach Uns ist ein Kind geboren J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm! BWV 229 This holiday season, join the Consort for a performance of seasonal motets, including J.S. Bach’s masterful work for double choir Komm, Jesu, Komm! This concert will display the virtuosity of the Consort’s […]

Guest Chef Night – If Music Be the Food of Love with Denyce Graves

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a memorable night of Italian opera and cuisine to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington, DC. Listen to a performance of arias and love songs while you enjoy premier wines and participate in a casual, family-style, Italian meal prepared by operatic mezzo-soprano Denyce and her friends. Peggy Baroody and the […]

$350

Free Concert Series

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Join us on Tuesday, May 15th, at noon for FREE chamber music concert presented by the Friday Morning Music Club. Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, which can be accessed through the lower terrace off the parking lot. Groups are welcome. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. RSVPs […]

Free

Dumbarton at Dusk

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for Dumbarton at Dusk the third Thursday of every month. Tour the museum after hours and experience our grounds in a different light. Each Dumbarton at Dusk will include a cash bar, food, music, and pop-up history activities to enhance Dumbarton House’s collections.

Gioachino Rossini: Stabat Mater

Kennedy Center 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Gioachino Rossini’s rise to the top of Europe’s opera scene was swift. He is considered one of the most famous opera composers in history and composed nearly 40 operas in 20 years including The Barber of Seville, Otello, La Cenerentola (Cinderella), and Guillaume Tell. Rossini brought the same emotional intensity to the Stabat Mater that […]

$15

Cathedral Choral Society: Bernstein the Humanitarian

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Leonard Bernstein was an active advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament throughout his life. Through music, video, photos, and spoken word, we honor Bernstein, the humanitarian in his centennial year. On Friday, January 19, 1973, the eve of Richard Nixon’s second inauguration, Bernstein conducted “A Concert for Peace” at Washington National Cathedral. The piece was […]

$15 – $25

Live From Here with Chris Thile

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

The only live music and variety radio show aired nationwide today, Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion) has been a staple for the 2.6 Million fans who have tuned in each Saturday evening over the past 43 seasons. Hosted by Chris Thile of the Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, the show draws new, […]

$30 – $65

John Fogerty and ZZ Top: Blues and Bayous Tour

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia

Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and boogie renegades ZZ Top. Experience two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons on one stage performing countless classic rock hits like “Have You Ever […]

$45 – $95

John Fogerty and ZZ Top

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia

Named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time, John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival, returns to Wolf Trap along with blues and boogie renegades ZZ Top. Experience two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons on one stage performing countless classic rock hits like “Have You Ever […]

$45 – $95

John Prine with Margo Price

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Two-time Grammy-winner John Prine is among America’s premier phrase-turners with songs like “Angel From Montgomery” and “In Spite of Ourselves.” The post-Dylan musician is “one of the most critically acclaimed singer-songwriters of the last 50 years” (Los Angeles Times). At this special performance, he is joined by “one of Nashville’s biggest new stars” (Pitchfork), Margo […]

$35 – $80

38th Annual Washington Folk Festival

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

One of the most popular events of the year at Glen Echo Park, the Festival attracts close to 10,000 visitors. Free to the public and held rain or shine, the Festival features over 450 musicians, storytellers, dancers, and crafters from the greater Washington area. Presented by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington and the Glen […]

Free

Classic Albums Live Presents: The Beatles – White Album

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

The White Album is “perhaps The Beatles’ most ambitious studio album” (BBC) and features classics including “Blackbird,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Experience the celebrated album played in full, note for note, cut for cut, by some of the world’s best musicians.

$25 – $55

Jake Owen with Chris Janson and Jordan Davis

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Known for thrilling performances and a laid-back style, Jake Owen ascended to country stardom with smash hits including “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You,” “Alone with You,” “The One That Got Away,” and “American Country Love Song.” He is joined by “Buy Me a Boat” charmer Chris Janson and “Singles You Up” singer […]

$40 – $75

Alison Krauss with David Crosby and Friends

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

“Alison Krauss' voice can seem like an entity unto itself: a holy spirit wafting through the pop world, melting away musical categories” as she drifts from bluegrass to folk and country seamlessly (NPR). Krauss, the most awarded singer in Grammy history, is joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby & Friends for […]

$40 – $95

Fitz and The Tantrums and X Ambassadors with Mikky Ekko

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Smashing together soul, dance-pop, and rock, Fitz and the Tantrums’ unique sound has led to catchy radio hits like “HandClap” and “The Walker.” Paired with the passionate, electronic pop of X Ambassadors (hits include “Unsteady” and “Renegades”), this show promises to be the dance party of the summer.

$30 – $55

Barry Manilow

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

A Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all time and “the greatest showman of our generation” (Rolling Stone).

$45 – $125

Anansi Theater Series by The White House Studios

Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, United States

On June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White House Studios (TWHS) performing arts and educational group. TWHS is showcasing Caribbean theatre in June 2018 during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (NCAHM) for two shows […]

Free

Anansi Theater Series by The White House Studios

Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, United States

On June 9, take a journey to a folklore forest where you will meet Anansi, Tiger and Snake! Experience Caribbean culture with live music, acting and dance with The White House Studios (TWHS) performing arts and educational group. TWHS is showcasing Caribbean theatre in June 2018 during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (NCAHM) for two shows […]

Free

Barry Manilow

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

A Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner whose catalog includes hits like “Mandy” and “Can’t Smile Without You,” Barry Manilow is one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all time and “the greatest showman of our generation” (Rolling Stone).

$45 – $125

Roger Daltrey Performs The Who’s Tommy

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Roger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer and founding member of The Who, performs the band’s extraordinary rock opera Tommy in full. Tommy (featuring favorites like “Pinball Wizard” and “Sparks”) is one of the most acclaimed works of the rock era. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, the 20 million-selling double album spawned […]

$45 – $125

Chamber Music Concert

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Join us on Tuesday, June 12 for a FREE chamber music concert presented by the Friday Morning Music Club from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Concerts are held in the museum’s Belle Vue Room, which can be accessed through the lower terrace off the parking lot. Groups are welcome. Seats are available on a first come, first […]

Free

Harry Connick Jr.: A New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Exemplifying excellence in every aspect of the entertainment world, charming crooner Harry Connick Jr. has received recognition with multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards and Tony nominations for his live and recorded musical performances, his achievements on screens large and small, and his appearances on Broadway as both an actor and a composer. At this special […]

$42 – $95

Sing-A-Long Sound of Music

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Celebrating over 50 years, the classic family film returns to the screen in Technicolor…with a twist! Sing-a-long with the movie using on-screen lyrics and become the star of the show. Lederhosen and veils welcome! A costume contest precedes the performance. 7:15 pm - Costume contest 7:40 pm - Film start (includes one 15 minute intermission) […]

$25 – $45

Tony Bennett

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Garnering 19 Grammy Awards throughout his seven-decade-long career interpreting the Great American Songbook, this legend “can still shape a lyric and stretch a melody like nobody else” (The Telegraph).

$40 – $95

Charlie Wilson with Sheila E.

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

A force to be reckoned with as a solo artist and as the former lead singer of pioneering funk group The Gap Band, Charlie Wilson has racked up numerous No. 1 singles and Grammy nominations throughout his fruitful career.

$45 – $95

Reba McEntire

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

A household name thanks to a successful career spanning music, television, film, and theater, Reba McEntire is a three-time Grammy winner, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and […]

$45 – $125

Barenaked Ladies Last Summer on Earth Tour with Better Than Ezra and KT Tunstall

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

“Gotta see the show, ‘cause then you’ll know” just how much energy, precision, finesse, and outright celebration are ahead. “It’s not easy to be hyperactive, brooding and whimsical all at once, but the Barenaked Ladies do just that…” at their shows filled with hits like “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” and “If I Had $1,000,000” (The […]

$43.50 – $73.50

National Symphony Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – in Concert

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ – In Concert. Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling’s classic saga, fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling tale accompanied by live music from the National Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. HARRY […]

$40 – $65

Dumbarton at Dusk

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

July is the month of Janeites at Dumbarton House. Come for the opportunity to create your own Jane Austen inspired masterpiece, learn about what was going on in America during the time period of Jane's works in England, and enjoy live music by local artist Tommy Rueckert! In partnership with Geppetto Catering.

$5

Disney’s Broadway Hits Featuring Broadway Stars Live In Concert with Wolf Trap Orchestra

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

FIND TICKETS For over two decades, Disney has astonished millions worldwide with theatrical productions that both entertain and amaze. Now, in celebration of 20 years on Broadway, and in collaboration with Columbia Artists Management LLC, audiences can experience the magic of Disney's Broadway Hits with an unforgettable night of music. Performed by a live symphony […]

$25 – $65

Gavin DeGraw and Phillip Phillips

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Experience a night of soulful music from a pair of gifted singer-songwriters featuring multi-platinum performer Gavin DeGraw known for “Not Over You” and “I Don’t Want to Be” and American Idol winner Phillip Phillips acclaimed for radio hits like “Home” and “Gone, Gone, Gone.”

$30 – $60

5 Seconds of Summer: Meet You There Tour

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Hailed as the “biggest new rock act in the world” (Rolling Stone) with hits like “Want You Back,” “Amnesia,” and “She’s Kinda Hot,” 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) is the only band in history to see its first two full length studio albums enter the Billboard 200 at No. 1.

$46.60 – $86.60

ASO’s 75th Anniversary Celebration Concert

Virginia Theological Seminary Campus 3737 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA, United States

ASO’s 75th Anniversary Celebration Concert Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 4pm Virginia Theological Seminary Campus 3737 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304 James Ross, conductor Copland: Outdoor Overture Rodgers & Hammerstein: selections from Sound of Music Tchaikovsky: selections from Swan Lake Gould: American Salute Brahms: Academic Festival Overture Tickets: Lawn $20 adult/$5 youth, VIP tickets also […]

$5 – $20

Washington Bach Consort presents “Handel & Bach: Sing a New Song”

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Johann Sebastian Bach Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 190 George Frideric Handel Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76 J.S. Bach Magnificat, BWV 243 Join the Consort as we celebrate the opening of our 41st season and welcome our new Artistic Director. Bach’s cantata for the New Year, Singet dem Herrn ein neues […]

You’ve Got A Friend: A Singer-Songwriter Celebration

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

The American Pops Orchestra's Season 4 Opener will be an evening of music by the greatest American singer-songwriters: James Taylor, Carol King, Joni, Mitchell, Joan Baez and more.

$25 – $75

ASO’s Season Opener with New Maestro James Ross!

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

Saturday September 29, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday September 30, 2018 at 3pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Alexander Kerr, violinist Tickets: $20-$80 adult, $5 youth, $10 student www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885 […]

$5 – $80

ASO’s Season Opener with New Maestro James Ross!

George Washingon Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA

Saturday September 29, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday September 30, 2018 at 3pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Alexander Kerr, violinist Tickets: $20-$80 adult, $5 youth, $10 student www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885 […]

$5 – $80

Turning Jewels into Water at McNeir Auditorium

McNeir Auditorium 37th and O St., N.W., Washington, DC, United States

FRIDAY MUSIC SERIES: TURNING JEWELS INTO WATER Creating "funky fusion" (BBC), Haitian electronic music composer/percussionist/turntablist Val Jeanty and percussionist/composer/electronic musician Ravish Momin combine ritual, improvisation, global rhythms, and music-technology. The Georgetown University Friday Music Series features acclaimed artists in free concerts at 1:15 p.m. on select Fridays.

Free

Opera: Expressing Cancer Survivors Emotional Healing Journey

Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

On the occasion of "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" Nueva Vida will honor survivors strength and resilience by holding the event "Opera: Expressing Cancer Survivors Emotional Healing Journey." The beauty and the power of opera will allow the audience to experience the range of emotions felt by survivors, all the way through their healing journey. There […]

$80.00

Tamara Hey at

Madam's Organ pin Madam's Organ Blues Bar 2461 18th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

"One of the great wits in pop music...a singer-songwriter whose dark humor and uniquely beautiful voice have graced NYC for the past 20 years." - NY Music Daily Free show at the iconic Madam's Organ!

Free

Washington Bach Consort presents “Bach to Mozart”

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had a lively interest in J.S. Bach’s compositions, and arranged for his father to send him copies of Bach’s collection of keyboard pieces, The Well-Tempered Clavier. Mozart then transcribed some of the fugues from that iconic keyboard work for string trios and quartets, some with newly composed adagios preceding them. Special guest […]

ASO Presents: Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

Saturday November 3, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday November 4, 2018 at 3pm – with pre-concert talk at 2:15pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Tanya Anisimova, cellist Tickets: $20-$80 adult, $5 […]

$5 – $80

ASO Presents: Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”

George Washingon Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA

Saturday November 3, 2018 at 8pm The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 E. Campus Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Sunday November 4, 2018 at 3pm – with pre-concert talk at 2:15pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 James Ross, Music Director Tanya Anisimova, cellist Tickets: $20-$80 adult, $5 […]

$5 – $80

The Lone Bellow with Naia Izumi

1635 Trap Road 1635 Trap Road, 1635 Trap Road, United States

Known for transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship, and raucous live performances, this Americana trio makes “earnest and magnetic folk-pop…built to shake the rafters” (NPR).

$25 – $35

The Lone Bellow with Naia Izumi

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Known for transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship, and raucous live performances, this Americana trio makes “earnest and magnetic folk-pop…built to shake the rafters” (NPR).

$25 – $35

John Lloyd Young

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Earning a Tony Award for originating the role of iconic singer Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway, John Lloyd Young is a master of singing the classics with a “disciplined one-in-a-million high tenor shading into falsetto that he can direct through the stratosphere" (The New York Times).

$35 – $45

Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Few groups in history are capable of defining an entire era in pop music. With hits like “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You,” Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes are one of those groups: the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of ‘60s female rock and roll.

$50 – $55

Trio Karenine: Joie de Vivre

Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Award-winning young Trio Karénine brings an all-French program to their Washington DC premiere. Trio Karénine, named after Tolstoy’s heroine Anna Karenina, bring an all-French program to their Washington premiere. Top prize winners at the ARD International Competition, International Chamber Music Competition in the Netherlands, and more, Trio Karénine has performed in major halls in Europe, […]

$39 – $42

Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Few groups in history are capable of defining an entire era in pop music. With hits like “Be My Baby” and “Baby, I Love You,” Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes are one of those groups: the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of ‘60s female rock and roll.

$50 – $55

Nicole Atkins

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

After making her Wolf Trap debut opening for The Avett Brothers this summer, Nicole Atkins returns for a more intimate performance at The Barns. “When Nicole Atkins sings, she sounds like Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline and Janis Joplin all rolled into one voice.” (NPR)

$22 – $27

Alan Doyle Band with Whitney Rose

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

As lead singer and guitarist for Canadian folk rock group Great Big Sea, Alan Doyle created a specific sound that borrowed from Celtic traditions, rock, and traditional sea shanties that established a massive following. With Great Big Sea now officially retired, the iconic Newfoundland singer-songwriter has continued this tradition on his own.

$25 – $30

Maggie Rose

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Blurring the lines between country, pop, and rock with shades of Aretha Franklin, Grace Potter, and Janis Joplin, musical star on the rise Maggie Rose blows audiences away with super-sized vocals and award-winning songwriting.

$22 – $27

Hopi Tribal Festival

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

Saturday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. National Museum of the American Indian, Potomac Atrium, Washington, D.C. The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation located in northeastern Arizona. Their nation encompasses more than 1.5-million acres, and is made up of 12 villages on three mesas. Over the centuries, Hopi endures as a […]

Free

Hot Rize – 40th Anniversary Tour

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

“One of modern bluegrass music’s most accomplished and influential acts” (Rolling Stone) returns to The Barns to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Tour.

$45 – $60

Native American Heritage Day: Family Fun Friday

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

This celebration of Native American Heritage Day features hands-on activities, “make-and-takes,” and music and interactive dance presentations.

Free

Newmyer Flyer – Janis Joplin & Jimi Hendrix Tribute

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

DC’s finest musicians come together for one evening honoring two of rock’s most legendary immortals with renditions of their smash hits, career bests, and much more.

$25 – $29

John Eaton

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Wolf Trap favorite and “Washington legend” (The Washington Post) John Eaton returns to The Barns for an afternoon filled with piano renditions of the best of George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Leonard Bernstein, Ann Ronell, Jerome Kern, and practically everyone else! "Best jazz pianist: John Eaton, then, now, and probably forever." —Washingtonian

$25 – $27

Chris Smither

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

A profound songwriter, Chris Smither draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and philosophers. Reviewers continue to praise his dazzling guitar work and gravelly voice. “His songbook is overflowing with rollicking, clever blues-based folk tunes, and he has been a consistently engaging live performer for more than four decades” (The Washington Post).

$25 – $30

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra: John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme

Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

In partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Dumbarton Concerts welcomes all 18 members of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra led by Artistic Director Charlie Young in a performance of John Coltrane’s lauded 1964 work, A Love Supreme. One of jazz music's most critically acclaimed recordings, A Love Supreme has come to be […]

$39 – $42

Red Baraat

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

“Imagine a New Orleans street band playing Indian Bollywood tunes with a go-go beat — you can’t? Then just listen, because your day is about to get better. It’s a crazy blast of fun” (NPR). If you missed Red Baraat last year, this is the one show to make this season.

$30 – $35

Eileen Ivers – A Joyful Christmas

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a jigging Bach in An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas. With her signature warmth, Ivers invites listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit […]

$27 – $32

Eileen Ivers – A Joyful Christmas

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a jigging Bach in An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas. With her signature warmth, Ivers invites listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit […]

$27 – $32

A Celtic Christmas

Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join The Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort for an inviting candlelit Christmas celebration that "goes down as smoothly as a mug of hot cider" (The Washington Post). Weaving together the delicate and timeless sounds of the Celtic harp, lute, pipes, bodhran, flutes, and recorders with the poetry of Dylan Thomas, the Celtic Consort performs a […]

$39 – $42

Washington Bach Consort presents “Christmas with the Consort”

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Motets for the Advent and Christmas season including: Johann Ludwig Bach Uns ist ein Kind geboren J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm! BWV 229 This holiday season, join the Consort for […]

LADIES IN THE DAY Tribute Show to the Divas of Jazz and Blues

union stage 740 Water St SW, Washington, United States

Experience the soulful sounds of yesteryear as LADIES IN THE DAY light up District Wharf this holiday season with a mix of classy, sassy renditions of jazz and blues classics […]

$35.00

Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert

Strathmore

Usher in the New Year with a glittery celebration of singing and dancing that will delight the senses. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert recreates the beauty of Vienna’s golden era and its elegance charms audiences […]

ASO Presents: Bach, Brandenburgers & Brews

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 228 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA

Friday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 228 S Pitt Street Alexandria, VA 22314 James Ross, Music Director Tickets: $40 adult, $5 youth www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885 Members of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director James Ross, present this special evening of Brandenburg Concertos in the intimate setting of St. Paul’s […]

$5 – $40

Arnaud Sussman, Paul Neubauer, & David Finckel

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Three commanding players guide the audience through three chamber masterworks: violinist Arnaud Sussmann, violist Paul Neubauer, and cellist David Finckel bring their expertise to string trios by Beethoven, Dohnányi, and […]

$40

John Oates with The Good Road Band

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. An inductee into the American Songwriters Hall of […]

$42 – $47

Evening of Indian Dance

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Enjoy a rich and innovative program from IDEA (Indian Dance Educators Association) showcasing a variety of dazzling Indian dance.

$25 – $27

Julia Nixon Sings Songs of Burt Bacharach & Hal David

Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Julia Nixon and the Dave Ylvisaker Dozen kick off 2019 with timeless classics from Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Julia Nixon has been one of Washington's finest and most popular […]

$39 – $42

Bumper Jacksons

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Reimagining roots and Americana music by mixing in street jazz, early blues, and country swing, the DC-based Bumper Jacksons bring audiences into the center of a party where the dancing […]

$22 – $27

International Guitar Night

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Four global guitar masters come together to create two exhilarating evenings of entertainment. Luca Stricagnoli, Italy's explosive contemporary showman, returns by popular demand, joined by two of France's acclaimed young […]

$27 – $30

International Guitar Night

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Four global guitar masters come together to create two exhilarating evenings of entertainment. Luca Stricagnoli, Italy's explosive contemporary showman, returns by popular demand, joined by two of France's acclaimed young […]

$27 – $30

St. Lawrence String Quartet

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

The St. Lawrence String Quartet returns to the Barns after more than a decade to explore the rich relationship between Haydn and Mozart.

$40

The Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Honoring the 50th anniversary of The Band—the seminal roots-rock group that famously toured with Bob Dylan—two of America’s defining roots groups join in a celebratory outpouring of song. Eclectic LA […]

$32 – $37

The Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Honoring the 50th anniversary of The Band—the seminal roots-rock group that famously toured with Bob Dylan—two of America’s defining roots groups join in a celebratory outpouring of song. Eclectic LA […]

$32 – $37

Martin – Le vin herbé

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Wolf Trap Opera and Washington Concert Opera collaborate on Frank Martin’s rare modern retelling of the Tristan and Isolde love story.

$35 – $50