On a quest to make the world its playground -- one surface at a time -- "Cirque du Soleil" tackles its boldest terrain yet: ice. Glide into the Capital One Arena and discover the surreal world of "Cir... [more+]

On a quest to make the world its playground -- one surface at a time -- "Cirque du Soleil" tackles its boldest terrain yet: ice. Glide into the Capital One Arena and discover the surreal world of "Cirque du Soleil Crystal", the company's first production atop the glistening realm of frozen water. Watch in wonder as world-class ice skaters and acrobats challenge the laws of gravity, executing one electrifying moment after another as they tell the exhilarating story of a woman's journey toward confidence, liberation and empowerment. Make sure you're there as this spectacularly innovative company shatters the icy facade of reality to reach the sparkling world of possibility beneath. [less-]

With soaring ballads and exhilarating dance numbers, "Aida" leaves audiences moved and inspired by the power of love to transcend politics, war, and even death. Brilliantly brought to life by the reno... [more+]

With soaring ballads and exhilarating dance numbers, "Aida" leaves audiences moved and inspired by the power of love to transcend politics, war, and even death. Brilliantly brought to life by the renowned songwriting team of Elton John and Tim Rice ("The Lion King"), this legendary musical chronicles a star-crossed love triangle amongst Aida, a Nubian princess kidnapped from her country; Radames, the Egyptian captain who enslaved her people; and his fiancée Princess Amneris. As attractions intensify, Aida must choose between her heart's desire and her responsibility to lead her nation to freedom. Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, "Aida" is filled with passionate storytelling, exuberant dancing and world-class staging and singing. See the classic tale of forbidden love when Constellation Theatre Company brings it to the stage of Source in Washington, D.C. [less-]

Blast off with this year's all-star lineup at Trillectro music festival. A combination of "trill" (meaning "authentic" in hip-hop circles) and "electro" (short for "electronic"), the name Trillectro e... [more+]

Blast off with this year's all-star lineup at Trillectro music festival. A combination of "trill" (meaning "authentic" in hip-hop circles) and "electro" (short for "electronic"), the name Trillectro embodies the festival's credo. Though hip-hop and electronic music may bring to mind separate, distinct experiences, Trillectro is the sweet spot where cultures converge. Lighting up the Merriweather Post Pavilion stage in Columbia are SZA, 2 Chainz, RL Grime, Young Thug, Playboi Carti and many more, with special guest Carnage. [less-]

Catch the world premiere of the musical comedy "Beetlejuice" at DC's National Theatre before it bugs out to Broadway with this special Goldstar offer. Based on the classic Tim Burton comedy and direct... [more+]

Catch the world premiere of the musical comedy "Beetlejuice" at DC's National Theatre before it bugs out to Broadway with this special Goldstar offer. Based on the classic Tim Burton comedy and directed by Alex Timbers ("Peter and the Starcatcher"), this all-new show ratchets up the raunchiness way past PG-level as it follows the undead adventures of Betelgeuse, aka Beetlejuice, aka the afterlife's leading freelance bio-exorcist. The ghost with the most's been summoned (by calling his name three times) to scare away the insufferable parents of Lydia, a goth girl who happens to dig death. New tunes by Australian comic singer-songwriter Eddie Perfect and the edgy antics of everyone's favorite demented demon make this screen-to-stage transplant a must-see. [less-]

Founded in 1965, Blues Alley is the nation's oldest operating jazz supper club, having showcased such internationally renowned artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Grover Washingto... [more+]

Founded in 1965, Blues Alley is the nation's oldest operating jazz supper club, having showcased such internationally renowned artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Grover Washington Jr., Ramsey Lewis, Charlie Byrd, Maynard Ferguson and Eva Cassidy. Located in the heart of historic Georgetown in an 18th century red brick carriage house, Blues Alley offers a unique and intimate ambiance, reminiscent of the jazz clubs of the 1920s and '30s. Go for just the music and drinks, or make it an evening and choose from authentic Creole cuisine, steak and seafood dishes. [less-]

Since first launching his time-travelling, "dance-through-the-decades" audio-visual party concept in 2011, Tom Loud has grown his project into an absolute monster. This Australian DJ has been welcomed... [more+]

Since first launching his time-travelling, "dance-through-the-decades" audio-visual party concept in 2011, Tom Loud has grown his project into an absolute monster. This Australian DJ has been welcomed by international audiences with open arms. He's floored crowds at Coachella, is an annual best-seller at the highly competitive Edinburgh Fringe Festival -- just recently performing two of the biggest shows to take place in the Fringe's entire history. He's blitzed the festival circuit back home in Australia, headlining Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival and more multiple times over, and has sold out back-to-back Australian headline tours. Experience Hot Dub Time Machine for yourself at The State Theatre in Falls Church. [less-]

The Washington Ballet Artistic Director Julie Kent invites celebrated artists from throughout the dance world to share the stage with the company in the nation's capital. "TWB Welcomes" offers two dis... [more+]

The Washington Ballet Artistic Director Julie Kent invites celebrated artists from throughout the dance world to share the stage with the company in the nation's capital. "TWB Welcomes" offers two distinct programs of extraordinary balletic dimension, each featuring works that showcase the evolution of classical ballet covering the last one hundred years. Program A offers the exquisite and the exotic, with Balanchine's "Serenade" (music by Tchaikovsky) and Ratmansky's "Bolero" (music by Ravel). Program B is ethereal and evocative, with Annabelle Ochoa's "Sombrerisimo", set to swirling flamenco guitar and raucous Spanish rap; and Michel Fokine's "Les Sylphides" (music by Chopin). Each program also features three iconic pas de deux: the Black Swan pas de deux from "Swan Lake", the intimate and abstract "Seven Sonatas" by Ratmansky and Balanchine's technically virtuosic and fast-paced "Tarantella". Enjoy the excitement of dance at The Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater. [less-]

The music of Marvin Gaye is given fresh perspectives with choreography by Vincent E. Thomas, Ralph Glenmore and Sylvia Soumah in this evening-length work that features modern, jazz and West African da... [more+]

The music of Marvin Gaye is given fresh perspectives with choreography by Vincent E. Thomas, Ralph Glenmore and Sylvia Soumah in this evening-length work that features modern, jazz and West African dance. "What's Going On" begins conversations that can spark change in each community it touches. Sold out at regional venues and now touring nationally, catch this inspiring performance at Joe's Movement Emporium in Mt. Rainier. [less-]

Helen Hong is a comedian, actor, host, and chronically single. Helen has performed stand-up comedy on "Last Call with Carson Daly", "The Arsenio Hall Show", "Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen", "Wanda... [more+]

Helen Hong is a comedian, actor, host, and chronically single. Helen has performed stand-up comedy on "Last Call with Carson Daly", "The Arsenio Hall Show", "Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen", "Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious", "Standup in Stilettos", "Gotham Comedy Live" and the Showtime documentary "Why We Laugh: Funny Women". Helen plays Janet Fung in the Coen Brothers' film "Inside Llewyn Davis" and her voice can be heard as Thistle Lady in 20th Century Fox Animation's "Epic". Her TV appearances include roles on "Parks and Recreation", "Bones", "Pretty Little Liars", "New Girl", "The Crazy Ones" and "Inside Amy Schumer". Helen channels her own Asian mother as recurring character Mrs. Wong on Nickelodeon's "The Thundermans". Helen is the series host of "Geek VS Geek", a tech debate segment on eHow.com. She is a sharp and snappy emcee, moderator and auctioneer, and her awesome wedding emcee was featured in an episode of "Cake Boss" on TLC. Helen's adorable stage presence and lively accounts of her ridiculous dating life and immigrant family have landed her on Huffington Post's favorite female comedians list. She was also named by Buzzfeed as one of "18 Comedians Who Could Take Over the Late Show from David Letterman". Although she can't seem to get it together in her own romantic life, Helen is an excellent wingman/matchmaker/dating coach and put those skills to use in Logo Channel's reality series "Setup Squad". Her matchmaking prowess was highlighted in a profile in "The New York Times". Before launching her full-time career as a performer, Helen worked behind the scenes as a TV director/producer on such hit series as "What Not To Wear", "Four Weddings" and "Say Yes to the Dress". When she's not onstage, Helen loves to karaoke, play board games, and indulges a secret addiction to British crime dramas on Netflix. She also goes on A LOT of first dates. See Helen live at Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse. [less-]

"Lincolnesque" is the story of two brothers. Leo, a Capitol Hill speechwriter struggling to stay employed, and Francis, a psychiatric outpatient convinced that he is the reincarnation of Abraham Linco... [more+]

"Lincolnesque" is the story of two brothers. Leo, a Capitol Hill speechwriter struggling to stay employed, and Francis, a psychiatric outpatient convinced that he is the reincarnation of Abraham Lincoln. Leo's employer, a mediocre congressman, looks headed for defeat in his re-election bid. But when Francis secretly takes over the speechwriting, the congressman starts sounding heroic, even inspiring. A seriously comic look at language and strategy, "Lincolnesque" quickly became an audience favorite when it first premiered in 2009. Now you can see this razor-sharp political comedy when it returns to the Keegan Theatre stage in Washington, D.C. [less-]

Stories of the world come alive at the Newseum, where you can go behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. See some of the final photographs of the only journalist who died covering th... [more+]

Stories of the world come alive at the Newseum, where you can go behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. See some of the final photographs of the only journalist who died covering the 9/11 attacks, witness the epic struggle of the civil rights movement in the '60s, marvel at a comprehensive collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs and hear never-before-told stories from the journalists and photographers who stood on the front lines of history. This high-tech museum features seven levels of galleries and exhibits, including the Berlin Wall Gallery, which features eight 12-foot-high sections of the actual wall and a three-story East German guard tower. There are also theaters, retail spaces and visitor services where you can explore electronic news, unique artifacts, photojournalism, news history and world news. And, since there's so much to see, your ticket is good for two consecutive days. Take your time and see half the first day, then return the next day to catch what you missed. [less-]

"You've Got a Friend": A Singer-Songwriter Celebration will feature music by the greatest American singer-songwriters, including James Taylor, Nina Simone, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez and mo... [more+]

"You've Got a Friend": A Singer-Songwriter Celebration will feature music by the greatest American singer-songwriters, including James Taylor, Nina Simone, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez and more. This will be a fresh, APO take on the songs that have woven the tapestry of American music in the classic singer-songwriter era. The event features Morgan Fairchild (TV icon), MILCK (singer-songwriter/activist), Ari Shapiro ("NPR's "All Things Considered"), Rayshun LaMarr (NBC's "The Voice"), Mariand Torres ("Wicked"), Yasmin Williams ("Rolling Stone"'s Next Young Gun Guitarist Competiton), Nia Savoy (APO's NextGen Vocal Competition). " [less-]

You've experienced the full-throated hilarity of Kym Whitley beaming from your TV screen -- she's starred everywhere from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to "Young & Hungry" to her OWN Network docu-series, "Ra... [more+]

You've experienced the full-throated hilarity of Kym Whitley beaming from your TV screen -- she's starred everywhere from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to "Young & Hungry" to her OWN Network docu-series, "Raising Whitley". You may even recognize her voice from kids' cartoon "Pinky Malinky". Now's your chance to catch this ever-busy comedienne in the flesh. Whitley's headlining a weekend block of sets at the Baltimore Comedy Factory, where she'll deliver the kind of saucy, rapid-fire stand-up that's kept her in demand for decades. [less-]

Did you know that Leonard Bernstein's iconic, deeply moving score for the Oscar-winning film "On the Waterfront" is his only work composed specifically for film? Bernstein created a powerful musical r... [more+]

Did you know that Leonard Bernstein's iconic, deeply moving score for the Oscar-winning film "On the Waterfront" is his only work composed specifically for film? Bernstein created a powerful musical rendition of the drama, conveying the individual characters through music of unfailing appeal and expressiveness. Nobility, violence, corruption, tenderness, aspiration, frustration, resignation -- the full gamut of human emotions is explored in Bernstein's score. His work for "On the Waterfront" earned him an Academy Award for Best Music Score, and has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the best film scores of all time. Experience it here performed live by the National Philharmonic at this special concert at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. [less-]

1904. Many former slaves and descendants venturing north find themselves at Aunt Ester's door in Pittsburgh's Hill District. A renowned cleanser of souls claiming to be 285 years old, Ester provides s... [more+]

1904. Many former slaves and descendants venturing north find themselves at Aunt Ester's door in Pittsburgh's Hill District. A renowned cleanser of souls claiming to be 285 years old, Ester provides solace, advice and healing. Citizen Barlow, racked with guilt over letting another man take the rap for one of his crimes, desperately wants to be pure again. And Aunt Ester may be his only hope. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Fences" comes "Gem of the Ocean" -- a mystical story of freedom, justice and redemption at the Round House Theatre in Bethesda. [less-]

"Illyria" reimagines Shakespeare's comedy of mixed-signal love in a downtown Manhattan dive bar in the early 1980s, where identity, sex and gender are what you will. But who will fall in love with who... [more+]

"Illyria" reimagines Shakespeare's comedy of mixed-signal love in a downtown Manhattan dive bar in the early 1980s, where identity, sex and gender are what you will. But who will fall in love with whom? And what music of love will the divas and DJ play? This fresh slant on a classic shakes up Shakespeare with the driving beats and dingy glamor of the post-disco era. See this Avant Bard production at Gunston Arts Center in Arlington. [less-]

Just try and stump the talented singer-piano duo on stage each night at Bobby McKey's. Whether it's Beyoncé or Beethoven, Jay Z or ZZ Top, Meatloaf or Mozart, these guys are sure to have it covered. ... [more+]

Just try and stump the talented singer-piano duo on stage each night at Bobby McKey's. Whether it's Beyoncé or Beethoven, Jay Z or ZZ Top, Meatloaf or Mozart, these guys are sure to have it covered. DC's only dueling piano bar hosts these entertaining and interactive shows, where the wait staff has been known to jump on stage to perform choreographed dance routines and where you and your friends are encouraged to get in on the action as well. Plus, Bobby McKey's boasts a full bar with specialty drinks, beer on tap and plenty of snacks and sandwiches to order. [less-]

The winner of the 2018 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, "Labour of Love" is a delightfully clever mashup of the political gamesmanship of "The West Wing" with a war of the sexes that feels straight ... [more+]

The winner of the 2018 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, "Labour of Love" is a delightfully clever mashup of the political gamesmanship of "The West Wing" with a war of the sexes that feels straight out of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing". Set in a member of Parliament's district office, this wildly witty comedy is about the ups and downs of left-wing British politics over the past 25 years. [less-]

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother are picking delicious blueberries to can for the long winter months ahead to make delicious desserts. On the other side of Maine's Blueberry Hill, a mama ... [more+]

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother are picking delicious blueberries to can for the long winter months ahead to make delicious desserts. On the other side of Maine's Blueberry Hill, a mama bear and baby bear are filling up for the long hybernation. But somehow Sal and a baby bear have a mixed-up adventure and lose their mothers. Enjoy this family-friendly musical at the Adventure Theatre MTC at Glen Echo Park. [less-]

Dan Soder is a New York City-based comedian and actor who's best known as "Mafe" on the hit series "Billions" on Showtime. His special "The Standups" is now streaming on Netflix. In 2016, his first ho... [more+]

Dan Soder is a New York City-based comedian and actor who's best known as "Mafe" on the hit series "Billions" on Showtime. His special "The Standups" is now streaming on Netflix. In 2016, his first hour-long stand-up special, "Not Special", premiered on Comedy Central. Other credits include: Comedy Central's "Half Hour", "Conan", "Inside Amy Schumer" and "@midnight". Dan also hosts Sirius XM's "The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson". Now you can see him live at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater. [less-]