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Jan 17, 2024

The Kennedy Center’s New Festival Series Celebrates Hip-Hop’s Connection To Jazz (And Other Genres)

The Kennedy Center’s inaugural “Hip Hop &…” festival will celebrate the intersections between hip-hop and jazz.

Dec 08, 2023

11 Holiday Concerts And Shows To Catch Around D.C. This Season

This year’s holiday concert mix brings in unique offerings like Go-Go Santa and a hip-hop-infused “Nutcracker.”

May 03, 2023

May The 4th Be With You, D.C.: All The Things You Never Knew About The District’s Star Wars Connections

D.C. has a rich Star Wars history you may not know about. Here’s how to celebrate May the Fourth locally.

Feb 21, 2023

Estelle And D.C. Native Alice Smith To Headline BGR!Fest At Kennedy Center

Black Girls Rock! Fest returns for its fourth year at the Kennedy Center, highlighting cultural contributions of Black women throughout many creative fields.

Jan 20, 2023

Under 30? You Might Be Missing Out On Local Theater Discounts

The Kennedy Center and other performing arts theaters offer big discounts for students, military members, and young people.

Oct 18, 2022

Kennedy Center Drops Mask Requirement For Visitors, Staff Members

Masking policies at theaters are still a mixed bag across the region, but the Kennedy Center’s requirement officially expires Oct. 18.

Sep 09, 2022

Kennedy Center Unveils New Permanent, Interactive Exhibit Honoring JFK

The Kennedy Center is hoping to create more connections with its namesake with a new interactive exhibit honoring the former president.

Aug 02, 2022

Netflix Sues ‘Bridgerton Musical’ Creators Days After Kennedy Center Performance

After selling out Kennedy Center, the Grammy-award winning TikTok musical faces a federal lawsuit.

Jul 21, 2022

The Kennedy Center Announces Honorees, Including George Clooney, Gladys Knight, and U2

The Kennedy Center announced their 45th Class of honorees, including George Clooney, Gladys Knight, U2, Amy Grant, and Tania León.

Jul 11, 2022

How A Collective Of Black Ballet Teachers Has Been Quietly Training D.C.’s Up-And-Coming Dancers

A local group of Black dance teachers called The Collective has made it their mission to make ballet more inclusive.

 
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