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Cultural Events

For an evening out, Washington has much to offer: a seafood
dinner on the waterfront followed by a play at Arena Stage,
Washington’s oldest repertory company; dancing at one of
the clubs on U Street; jazz in Georgetown; a late-night coffee
bar in Dupont Circle; or opening night at the opera at The
Kennedy Center and a nightcap in the West End. Alternatively,
if you are staying downtown and do not want to venture far
from your hotel, see a show at the Warner or the National
Theater, where the best of Broadway finds a home.

the National Theatre. For a Dancing to live music at The Kennedy Center
more intimate setting, try
Ford’s Theatre. Arena Stage
has a well-established repertory Dance
company. The Studio and the The Kennedy Center offers
Woolly Mammoth Theatre a magnificent ballet and
produce contemporary works. dance program every year,
The Shakespeare Theatre with sell-out productions
produces works in a modern, from the world’s finest
The facade of the Warner Theatre on elegant setting. For plays companies including the
13th Street performed in Spanish, seek Bolshoi, the American
out the Gala Hispanic Theater. Ballet Theater, the Royal
Swedish Ballet, and the
Film and Theater Dance Theater of Harlem.
Opera and
Independent and foreign- Dance Place showcases
language films, as well as classic Classical Music its own professional modern
revivals, are screened at the Based at The Kennedy Center, dance companies, as well as
state-of-the-art Landmark’s the Washington National Opera international contemporary
E Street Cinema. Film festivals Company is often considered dance companies.
are held at The Kennedy Center. one of the capital’s crown If you would prefer to take
Museums such as the National jewels. Although many to the floor yourself, make
Gallery of Art show films performances do sell out, your way to Glen Echo Park
relating to current exhibitions. standing room tickets are where people from ages 7 to
the Library of Congress offers a sometimes available. The 70 enjoy evenings of swing
free film series of documentaries National Symphony Orchestra dancing, folk-based line
and films related to the exhibits performs classical and dancing, Louisiana Cajun
in the museum, shown in the contemporary works. zydeco dancing, and waltzes.
Mary Pickford Theater. The DC A rich variety of chamber The Kennedy Center also
Film Festival is based at the ensembles and choral groups occasionally offers dancing
Lincoln Theatre. perform regularly around the to live bands.
National touring theater city. The Washington Performing
companies bring shows to Arts Society brings internation- Rock, Jazz, and Blues
The Kennedy Center, the ally renowned performers
Warner Theatre, and to DC. To see the “biggest names
and the hottest newcomers”
in jazz, head for the KC Jazz
Club at The Kennedy Center.
Oscar Brown, Jr., Phil Woods,
Ernie Watts, and many more
are featured here. You can
hear international jazz stars
at Blues Alley in Georgetown,
or visit Madam’s Organ in
Adams-Morgan, home to
some of the best R&B in
Washington.
If you want to hear big-
name rock stars or jazz artists,
head to the Verizon Center
Performers at the highly respected Shakespeare Theatre (see p104), the Merriweather

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