Arts & Entertainment:
Happenings in Metro DC
November 6 – 12, 2014
Always call or check the event website before heading out;
Event information is subject to change.
***Washington D.C.***
Coyote Mischief Tales: Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month
Presented by: The Smithsonian Associates
Venue: Smithsonian Discovery Theater
Through Thursday, November 20 ∙ schedule varies ∙ $5-$8
Trickster Coyote is a crafty, funny, and fearless fellow and a little too smart for his own good. In this play by Philip Blue Owl Hooser, audiences laugh along with his adventures with his wife Mole, and his spirit guide Hashtali as they learn about making choices, sharing, and giving gifts from the heart.
Ages 5-10.
Native Pride Dancers: Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month
Presented by: The Smithsonian Associates
Venue: National Museum of the American Indian
Thursday, November 6 & Friday, November 7 ∙ schedule varies ∙ $5-$8
World-champion fancy dancer Larry Yazzie and his troupe, drawn from many Indian nations, share the excitement of a Native American powwow with full tribal regalia in their Smithsonian return engagement. These vibrant dances celebrate nature, ancestors, and the tribal community with pulsating drum, intricate footwork, and evocative flute and voice. Ages 5+.
Sanna Valvanne (Finland)
Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage
Thursday, November 6 ∙ 6:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Valvanne uses storytelling, singing, dancing, and theater to take the audience on a journey around the globe. For age 5+.
El Colegio del Cuerpo
Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage
Friday, November 7 ∙ 6:00 pm ∙ FREE!
This Colombian-based contemporary dance company performs traditional Afro-Indian and Caribbean styles.
Cuban Dance Social with DC Casineros (All Levels)
Dance Place
Friday, November 7 ∙ 8:00 pm ∙ $12
Join the DC Casineros’ company of community DJs and dancers for an evening of Son, Songo, Timba, Guaguanco, Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Guaracha, and Rumba. The evening includes a special dance demonstration by old and new DC Casineros community dancers, as well as information about the DC Casineros history and the company’s vision for Casino dance in DC and abroad.
Fuego Flamenco X Festival: Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Friday, November 7 Through Sunday, November 9 ∙ schedule varies ∙ $20-$35
Edwin Aparicio, curator of GALA’s Fuego Flamenco since its inception, leads his spirited troupe of dancers, cantaores, and guitarists from Spain and the United States. Appearing regularly at national and international festivals, he fuses a highly polished technique with innovative choreography in this new piece.
Before and After the Wall: Music & Art in East & West Germany
Goethe-Institut
Saturday, November 8 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ FREE!
This symposium will address the perspective of German artists on both sides of the Wall whose lives and work were shaped by the division. How did teenaged hip-hop artists appropriate breakdance, graffiti, DJing and rap from the Bronx? How did they organize their own communities and become part of the transatlantic hip-hop scene in the 1980s?
The Complete History of Malta (More or Less) (Malta)
Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage
Saturday, November 8 ∙ 6:00 pm ∙ FREE!
More or Less Theatre’s hilarious family show offers 7,000 years of Maltese history in an action-packed and interactive hour. For age 7+.
Companhia Urbana de Danca (from Brazil)
Dance Place
Sunday, November 9 ∙ 7:00 pm ∙ $15-$30
Brazilian dance sensation Companhia Urbana de Dança blends electrically charged athleticism with gritty urban dynamism. Artistic Director Sonia Destri Lie’s bold mix of contemporary Brazilian dance and hip-hop infuses both forms with new rigor; meditative one moment, explosive the next.
Dylan, Drama & Drinks: Berlin Wall 25th Anniversary!
Presented by: SCENA Theatre
Venue: Warehouse Theater
Sunday, November 9 ∙ 7:30 pm ∙ $10
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a workshop performance of a bold new play with music, “Lady Lay” by Lydia Stryk. MariAnne is a frustrated clerk in the Berlin Employment Office. One day she hears Bob Dylan for the first time, and The Wall falls down. Join her on a joyful, terrifying journey into rebellion. And celebrate freedom with the cast and director with a cash bar after.
Tudor Tots: Fall Frolic
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
Tuesday, November 11 ∙ 10:00 am ∙ $0-$5
Tudor Place has enchanted young children for almost two centuries. Experience it yourself on Tuesday mornings as we meet to read, sing, and play in the picturesque gardens. This family-friendly program offers a new theme each week, from “adventurous animals” to “growing gardens” and more. Children will participate each week in an interactive read-aloud, songs and themed movements, all related to the week’s topic, and will enjoy sharing this tranquil setting with the grown-ups who care for them. Parent/caregiver must remain with child. Ages 2-4
Orion Weiss, piano & The Salzburg Marionettes
Presented by: Washington Performing Arts
Venue: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Terrace Theater
Tuesday, November 11 ∙ 7:30 pm ∙ $45
It’s not every day that a virtuoso pianist chooses as his creative partner a marionette theater. Given the nature of Orion Weiss’s vivid imagination and collaborative instincts, the pairing makes perfect sense, artistically and historically. The Salzburg Marionettes – one of the world’s oldest and most beloved marionette theaters, founded in 1913 – is celebrated for its performances with live musical accompaniment. Coincidentally, the centerpiece of Orion’s program, the piano score for Debussy’s La boîte à joujoux (“The Toybox”) was penned the very same year.
First Studio: An Art Exploration for 3-5 Year-Olds
Kreeger Museum
Wednesday, November 12 ∙ 10:00 am ∙ $0-$7
Children and an adult companion are invited to use their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. Each program includes a gallery tour, analysis of works of art, a story and a hands-on art-making experience.
Asian American Music Society 2014 International Competition
Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage
Wednesday, November 12 ∙ 6:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Winners of the Asian American Music Society’s 2014 Woodwind, Piano, String, and Voice International Competition perform.
***Maryland***
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
The Puppet Co. Playhouse
Through Friday, November 21 ∙ schedule varies ∙ $10
“The 3 Billy Goats Gruff” is a marionette romp in which three brothers get the goat of a hen-pecked troll, in their attempts to trip-trap-tromp to where the grass is greener. Three variety numbers precede the performance, demonstrating the making of a simple hand puppet, and manipulation of rod puppets and marionettes, as an introduction to the Art of Puppetry.
Open Drawing Studio
BlackRock Center for the Arts
Thursday, November 6 ∙ 6:00 pm ∙ $25
Time and a place to explore your creative talents with your art friends or come work on your own in addition to your art classes. We will have a still life set up available to draw or you can use your imagination or bring items with you. Please also bring your own art supplies. While no formal instruction is provided, there will be an artist there to supervise the studio. Come for the entire time or a portion of the time during the open studio.
Philadanco Master Class: Modern Dance
Publick Playhouse
Thursday, November 6 ∙ 7:00 pm ∙ $10 -$20
Advanced and intermediate dance students are encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to train for an evening with one of the most distinguished modern dance companies in the country.
RADHE RADHE: Rites of Holi
Strathmore
Thursday, November 6 ∙ 8:00 pm ∙ $20-$55 [Discount]
This film with live music showcases the Indian celebration of Holi, an annual spring rite that brings devotees by the thousands to the streets in a rhapsodic state of uninhibited, ecstatic freedom, a time when roles are reversed and anything is possible. Best known around the world for its ritual of splashing celebrants with colored powders, Holi is a journey of devotion for the Hindu goddess Radha.
Philadanco!
Publick Playhouse
Friday, November 7 ∙ 8:00 pm ∙ $25-$30
With a leaping legacy of breaking barriers and building cultural bridges through eye-popping choreography, the term Smokin’ defines Philadanco. One of the featured works in the performance is “Bamm!” which says it all.
”Steamboy”
Montpelier Arts Center
Saturday, November 8 ∙ 11:00 am ∙ FREE!
From the leader in anime Katsuhiro Otomo, “Steamboy” is the most expensive Japanese anime film production ever. Go on an epic adventure with inventor prodigy Ray Steam in Victorian England as he realizes his dream to build a steam castle, overcome obstacles, fighting evil, and saving London along the way. An open discussion about anime will follow the screening of “Steamboy,” led by Montpelier instructors George Kochell and Joe Holliman.
All ages; includes snacks and beverages.
Early Keepers at The Mall at Prince Georges
Presented by: Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center
Venue: The Mall at Prince George’s
Saturday, November 8 ∙ 12:00 pm ∙ FREE!
From 12pm-1:30pm, the Early Keepers will explore cultural heritage through story-telling, music, movement, and arts & crafts. Parents can spend quality time with their children while engaging in fun and culturally rich activities that incorporate problem solving, math, and reading.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Olney Theatre Center
Wednesday, November 12 through Sunday, December 28 ∙ Schedule varies ∙ $32-$65
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home, and her fins, behind and live in the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.
***Virginia***
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Presented by: Encore Stage & Studio
Venue: Thomas Jefferson Community Center
Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 9 ∙ Schedule varies ∙ $10-$12
By Vera Morris. Sleepy Hollow is a little town with more than its fair share of spooky ghost stories. The citizens of Sleepy Hollow know the legend of the Headless Horseman is just make-believe…until the new schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, arrives. Suddenly, strange things begin to happen and he comes face to face with the famous ghost. Will Ichabod triumph over the mysterious Horseman? Join us as the legend unfolds, and see for yourself. Some sequences may be frightening for young children. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Presented by: Reston Community Players
Venue: CenterStage
Through Saturday, November 8 ∙ schedule varies ∙ $23
The musical showcases all of your favorite Charles Schultz characters including, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Schroeder, and your favorite pooch, Snoopy. Let RCP bring back your childhood memories of the “Peanuts” gang and help you share them with a younger generation as you experience an average day in the life of Charlie Brown.
17th International Festival of Hispanic Theater: Siempre Amigos / Buddies Not Bullies (USA)
Presented by: Teatro de la Luna
Venue: Gunston Theatre Two
Saturday, November 8 ∙ 3:00 pm ∙ $10 -$15
With the use of comedy and facts, this play exposes students the harsh realities of this ever-so present issue. It enforces the “cons” of bullying and reinforces all the “pros” of being buddies.
2nd Saturday Art Walk
Workhouse Arts Center
Saturday, November 8 ∙ 6:00 pm ∙ FREE!
The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community.
Portuguese Cooking
Workhouse Arts Center
Sunday, November 9 ∙ 1:00 pm ∙ $65
Portuguese cuisine is characterized by rich, filling and full-flavored dishes and is closely related to Mediterranean cuisine. Some of the dishes we will prepare are Calamari with Spicy Mayonnaise, Sangria-Roasted Pork and Tres Leches Cake. (Meets in W-3)
All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults. Instructor: Chef Kathleen Linton. Meets Sun Nov 9 (1-4pm). Materials cost of $25 per class covers fresh foods used in class, payable to instructor.
Three Great B’s: Bach, Beethoven, and Bartok
George Mason University’s Center for the Arts
Sunday, November 9 ∙ 7:00 pm ∙ $24-$40
Jeffrey Siegel delves into the creative genius of three of the most revered composers the world has ever known in his second Keyboard Conversations concert of the season. In a stellar performance, this distinguished pianist explores Bach’s festive Chorale Prelude, Beethoven’s ardent, lyrical Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op. 78; and Bartók’s vibrant, zesty Romanian Folk Dances, pensive Bagatelles, and witty, tuneful Rondo in C. For over four decades, Mr. Siegel has delighted audiences with his virtuosity at the piano and his fascinating insight into the world’s most revered composers and their works.
Second Thursday Art Night
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Thursday, November 13 ∙ 6:00 pm ∙ FREE!
Second Thursday Art Night series brings the fun and spontaneity of the creative process to the streets of Old Town. Visitors can browse open studios and galleries, interact with artists, and enjoy refreshments and music for free on the second Thursday of each month. Stop by on your way to dinner and make an evening of it!
This year’s events focus on specific artistic disciplines represented in our building. Look for special themed exhibits, sales and activities designed to highlight a particular visual form.
Second Thursday
Presented by: Jane Franklin Dance
Venue: Torpedo Factory Art Center
Thursday, November 13 ∙ 7:00 pm ∙ $0-$15
Second Thursday – A Niche in the Hall a performance traveling all three floors, cubbyholes and alcoves in dialogue with the art and architecture of the building
Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol
Adventure Theatre MTC
Friday, November 14 through Thursday, January 1, 2015 ∙ schedule varies ∙ $19 [Discount]
Tiny Tim longs to have his father home on Christmas day, but mean old Mr. Scrooge won’t give Bob Crachit the day off! There must be a way to change Scrooge’s mind – perhaps a ghost or two will set Scrooge right. Can this clever boy and his best friend Charlotte save Christmas and change the heart of the meanest man in town? This exciting world premiere story of a father and son is adapted by Broadway’s Tony-winning Ken Ludwig (Twas the Night Before Christmas) and his very own son, Jack. Get ready for the wildest ride you’ve ever had at Christmas!
Based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Ken Ludwig and Jack Ludwig
Directed by Jerry Whiddon
Starring Chris Dinolfo
Recommended for Ages 4 and up
Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Performance: La bohème
Presented by: Washington National Opera
Venue: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, November 14 ∙ 7:30 pm ∙ $25-$145
For one performance only, WNO’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists are cast in Puccini’s timeless tale of young bohemians struggling to fulfill their dreams and find love in Paris. Timothy Myers conducts.
Jackson Art Center Fall Open Studios
Jackson Art Center
Saturday, November 15 ∙ 11:00 am & Sunday, November 16 ∙ 12:00 pm ∙ FREE!
The Jackson Art Center Fall Open Studios will feature free art workshops for adults, teenagers, and children, in watercolor, botanical drawing, and more. Meet the artists in their studios, explore the historic Jackson School and enjoy refreshments and live music. 30+ studios open during the main event on Sunday
Flamenco en Familia
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Saturday, November 15 ∙ 11:30 am & 2:30 pm ∙ FREE!
Free interactive demonstrations with castanets, fans, and zapateo for children and the entire family led by members of the Spanish Dance Society and other local flamenco artists.
Okee Dokee Brothers: A Musical Adventure
National Geographic
Saturday, November 15 ∙ 3:00 pm ∙ $15
Enjoy a musical celebration of the natural world with the Okee Dokee Brothers! Childhood friends who grew up exploring the Rocky Mountain landscapes of their Denver backyard, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing put their passion for the outdoors into the heart of their Americana folk-inspired music. Touring with their new CD Through the Woods—on the heels of their Grammy-winning children’s album Can You Canoe?—they’ll captivate you with their witty lyrics, rootsy instrumentals, sing-along harmonies, and catchy vibe.
Parallel Exit
BlackRock Center for the Arts
Saturday, November 15 ∙ 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm ∙ $15-$22
Physical comedy: the newest oldest art form! Physical comedy troupe and two-time Drama Desk nominee Parallel Exit offers a very special presentation of Exit Stage Left – a rollicking speed-of-light comedy. Harkening back to the days of vaudeville, Exit Stage Left packs more entertainment in a single show than a three-ring circus. An ensemble of five presents a wide range of old-fashioned family entertainment, from tap dance to live music to slapstick comedy.
Voca People
Strathmore
Saturday, November 15 ∙ 8:00 pm ∙ $28-$72 [Discount]
This quirky off-Broadway hit originated in Israel, took off on Youtube—13 million hits and counting—and has since charmed audiences around the world. With its zany story of intergalactic beings who power their space ship with music, the show mixes flawlessly sung a cappella harmonies with amazing beat-box simulations of every kind of instrument, transforming music from Bach to Britney Spears, Mozart to Michael Jackson, Scott Joplin to The Spice Girls.
A Christmas Carol
Publick Playhouse
Wednesday, November 19 ∙ 10:15 am & 12:00 pm ∙ $6-$8
Ushering in the holiday season, Charles Dickens’ classic story is presented in a beautiful musical version by TheatreWorks USA. Cheer along as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future turn Scrooge’s “Humbug” into generosity.
Curriculum Connections: communications, language arts, literary classic, music,
relationships and family.
Recommended for all ages.
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