Washington, D.C.
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We’ve compiled the best of the best in Washington, D.C. - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Opened in 1910, the Howard Theatre continues to be a draw in Washington, D.C. Initially a venue to highlight African American artists, the Howard...Read More
In a Washington tradition, bands from the four branches of the armed services perform from June through August on weekday evenings on the U...Read More
This 3,750-seat outdoor theater in the middle of Washington's historic Rock Creek Park used to host a variety of pop, jazz, gospel, and rhythm...Read More
From fall to late spring, this 200-voice choir, founded in 1965 by Norman Scribner, performs a musical array, ranging from classical to tango...Read More
Since its first concert, in 1925, the Coolidge has hosted most of the 20th and 21st centuries' greatest performers and composers, including...Read More
This clearinghouse for information on upcoming shows, festivals, and jam sessions in the metropolitan area also publishes a regular newsletter...Read More
A fixture in Georgetown since 1772 (in its current location since 1850), Dumbarton United Methodist Church sponsors a concert series that has...Read More
The library's internationally acclaimed resident chamber music ensemble, the Folger Consort, regularly presents Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque...Read More
At more than 200 events a year, the all-volunteer society presents folk and traditional musicians and dancers from all over the country. Venues...Read More
The Lincoln Theatre is a historical venue from 1922, back when Washington natives Duke Ellington and Pearl Baily were joined by the likes of...Read More
A nearly 1,500-seat theater on the campus of George Washington University attracts students and outsiders alike to its pop, classical, and choral...Read More
Under the leadership of music director Gianandrea Noseda, the orchestra performs classic works by repertoire including classical and popular...Read More
Duncan Phillips's mansion is more than an art museum. On Sunday afternoon from October through May, chamber groups from around the world perform...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesKnown for its author readings and its comedy, with guests ranging from comedian Tina Fey to Nancy Pelosi, the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue...Read More
Cabaret, experimental chamber opera, and Spanish musical theater (also known as zarzuela) are among the hallmarks of this company founded in...Read More
One of Washington's grand theaters, the Warner hosts Broadway road shows, dance recitals, high-profile pop-music acts, and comedians in a majestic...Read More
Concerts and recitals by visiting musicians augment the choral and church groups that frequently perform in this breathtaking cathedral. Recitals...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesOne of the city's oldest arts organizations stages high-quality classical music, jazz, gospel, world music, modern dance, and performance art...Read More
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