Mosaic Theater: Monumental Travesties
SEPT 7 - OCT 8
All Events
Sing Out A Piano Bar and Open Mic with Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington
September 13, 2023 – December 13, 2023
The U.S. Army Band Chamber Music Series: Pershing’s Own
September 14, 2023 – April 11, 2024
The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" Chamber Music Series presents diverse, eclectic, and virtuosic small ensemble programming in a variety of performance venues.
ExPats Theatre: Scorched
September 23, 2023 – October 14, 2023
After their mother’s death, the adult twins Simon and Janine are asked to search for their father and brother in an unnamed Middle Eastern country.
This beauty pageant platform is a non conventional way to do HIV prevention and education through categories such as talent, evening gown, avant garde, creative costume, and swimsuit. This pageant also is to make each one of our participants, friends and sponsors, regardless of race or color, feel proud of our Latino Heritage.
Capital City Symphony: Our Journey Begins
October 15 5:00 pm
Our season begins with the powerful and emotional Concert Overture No. 1 in E minor by groundbreaking 19th-century composer, Louise Farrenc, launching our adventures into places known and unknown.
Capital City Symphony 2023-2024 Subscription
October 15, 2023 – May 5, 2024
Your journey awaits! Join Capital City Symphony for a musical adventure exploring places near and far, imagined and real, known and new.
Atlas Presents: Encore, a fundraiser for Atlas Arts Lab
October 19 7:00 pm
Join us for an evening with our Atlas Arts Lab alumni, new Atlas Arts Lab cohort. Arts Lab alumni Gabriel Mata, Madeline Maxine Gorman, and Christopher Prince will present work about identity, culture, and capitalism.
Atlas Presents: Cafe Flamenco
October 21
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Café Flamenco. This popular, cabaret-style event features traditional flamenco dance and live music performed by dancers from Furia Flamenca Dance Company and guitarists Maestro Torcuato Zamora and Juan L. Romero, and percussionist Henry Rodriguez.
Crucified is based on nonfictional circumstances that circled Horne's childhood trauma and the recent transition of her mother, resulting in hatred and demise. She decided to use her pain to enlighten others, sharing her story and showing her triumph, her claim to victory, and not a victim.
Mosaic Theater: Confederates
OCT 26 - NOV 19
Sara is an enslaved rebel turned Union spy. Sandra is a tenured professor at a modern-day university. Despite living 160 years apart, their parallel struggles unite them across time.
Solas Nua: The Honey Trap
November 2 – 19
When two off-duty British soldiers go for a drink on the outskirts of Belfast in 1979, they meet two local girls. What seems like a typical night at the pub turns into something much darker.
Capital City Symphony: One Week
November 11 5:30 pm
Travel with CCS to the golden era of silent films with a live performance of Andrew Simpson’s original score accompanying a screening of famed comedian Buster Keaton’s hilarious - but silent - romp One Week. Ideal for audiences of all ages, One Week chronicles the comedic misadventures of a newly-wed couple’s attempt to build a DIY house they were given as a wedding gift - all in 22 minutes.
Bring the whole family! It’s time for CCS’s annual interactive family concert. The performance begins with local composer Charlie Barnett’s energetic and participatory Give Me the Orchestra, which introduces the audience to each section of the orchestra.
Capitol Movement’s DC Artist Exchange
November 18 7:30 pm
Capitol Movement's DC Artist Exchange explores inclusivity in the Arts and our Community. It is developing a sense of belonging, value, and being valued while actively seeking engagement with people from all backgrounds and perspectives. Join us for an evening of exploration, expression, and entertainment.
VOCA Presents ISM II
November 29 – December 17
ISM II is another episode of the original ISM that focuses on finding hope and freedom regardless of their adversities in today's society through music, dance, poetry, and storytelling.
Black Leaves Dance Company: Requiem of a Dream II
December 1 6:00 pm
A journey through the intimate stories of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS as we tell their stories of struggle, hope, and perseverance; and how their faith sustained them. There will also be a candlelight vigil where we will remember those we have lost to the epidemic. This will be a night of fellowship, anointed singing, dancing, and spoken word, a night sure to be a blessing to all who attend.
Atlas Presents Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra: A Bohemian Christmas 2023
December 4 8:00 pm
Celebrate the holidays with performances of cool classics by Shorty Rogers, Thad Jones, Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn, Stan Kenton, and a handful of arrangements by BCJO Ghosts of Christmas Past. Directed by Brad Linde and Joe Herrera, the 17-piece big band is enjoying its 12th year of adventurous and exciting programming.
Atlas Presents Navidad Flamenca
December 9
Come celebrate the Holidays with us! Create a new tradition celebrating the holidays the Spanish way. This festive program will take you on a journey of some of the most festive holiday traditions as celebrated in Spain and Puerto Rico.
“A Chocolate City Nutcracker” is Black Leaves Dance Company’s first ever re-staging of the classic ballet “The Nutcracker”. Join us as we follow a young, gay man at his HBCU’s holiday party, surrounded by chosen family & friends, who is searching for his Prince.
Atlas Presents Reverb in Concert
December 10 4:00 pm
Come experience the sounds of the season with DC's very own Reverb, an African American a cappella vocal group that features gospel, soul and pop music and for December -- songs that celebrate joy, love, peace, harmony, togetherness, hope, and community. A musical treat not to be missed.
Atlas Presents: Polar Palooza!
December 16 10:00 am
Celebrate the holiday season in a Winter Wonderland – and bundle up for Polar Palooza! with the best ever Hip Hop dance party hosted by Elements Dance Company together with a live DJ spinning “baby beats” to get the party started. Enjoy dance performances, a Frosty Funk Cypher, and our Chilly Willy Hip Hop Creation Stations – while experiencing a host of other family-friendly activities. Kiddie snacks, hot chocolate - and a little something for adults as well at our Atlas Morning Café.
In the Lab with Glade Dance Collective
December 16 7:00 pm
In the Lab is a year-long series of shows presented by Glade Dance Collective at Atlas Performing Arts Center, showcasing new works-in-progress by Glade members and other choreographers from throughout the DC dance community.
Celebrate the joy and magic of the season with Capital City Symphony and our special guest, renowned soprano Amber Monroe. Together, CCS and Monroe, with a voice rich and clear, will delight you with heartwarming holiday classics. Grab your family, friends, and neighbors and join us for a concert filled with holiday music and sing-along fun! We can’t wait to ring in the season with you!
Washington Arts Ensemble presents Gabriel Cabezas and Jordan Dodson
December 17 4:00 pm
The Washington Arts Ensemble presents the dynamic collaboration between two exceptional international soloists: cellist Gabriel Cabezas and guitarist Jordan Dodson.
Capital City Symphony: Let Inspiration Be Your Guide
March 23, 2024 5:00 pm
Journey from sorrow to triumph in mere moments with Brahms’ vivid Tragic Overture as CCS opens its penultimate concert of the season.
Mosaic Theater: Nancy
MAR 28 - APRIL 21
Worlds converge over an unbelievable discovery—Nancy has a direct familial connection to Pocahontas.
Capital City Symphony: Take Me to the River
May 5, 2024 5:00 pm
Our season closer kicks off with award-winning, young French-Canadian American cellist, Romain-Olivier Gray’s performance of Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor.
Mosaic Theater: Mexodus
MAY 16 - JUNE 9