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Monday, February 26, 2024

Black Men Rock: Bazaar Royale - Millennium Stage (March 7, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Bazaar Royale is an indie rock artist of many talents: a singer, songwriter, producer, and performer. His music, characterized by a dynamic fusion of raw,…

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Shāshwat: Celebrating the Musical Legacy of Pandit Kumar Gandharva - Millennium Stage(March 6, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Sawani Mudgal & Khushal Sharma – Hindustani Vocal Sibasankar Satapathy – Tabla & Mardal Sujith Naik – Flute “Shāshwat”—Eternal. Such are…

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Nella - Millennium Stage (March 8, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Born in Venezuela, Nella skyrocketed to international renown fueled by her powerhouse voice and undeniable presence. In a short time, she went from Berkle…

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Black Girls Rock: Nia Dinero - Millennium Stage (March 9, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Nia Dinero continues to use her experience and talent to showcase her broad range of lyrical poise, edginess, sophistication, and excellence. Merging genr…

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Announcing the 2024 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert by The Kennedy Center

Announcing the 2024 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert The National Endowment for the Arts will the esteemed recipients of the 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship: vi…

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Magpie - Millennium Stage (February 28, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: The internationally renowned duo Magpie, comprised of Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner, began singing together in Kent, Ohio in 1973, and the following year c…

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Growing Together: Stories from the Peace Corps - Millennium Stage (March 1, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Stories forge connections. They change minds, touch hearts, and build bridges between individuals and communities. Stories are at the heart of the Peace C…

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Hope Away from Home: Emi Mahmoud with Ann Curry - Millennium Stage (February 29, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in collaboration with the Kennedy Center, presents Emi Mahmoud—Sudanese-American slam poet, humanitarian advocate, and UNH…

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Washington Performing Arts: Men & Women of the Gospel Choir - Millennium Stage (March 2, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Washington Performing Arts: Men and Women of the Gospel Choir (MWOTG) has celebrated the heritage of gospel music and its related genres with vibrant, dyn…

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Through the Sunken Lands | Mar. 2 - 17, 2024 by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/young-audiences/2023-2024/through-the-sunken-lands/ Tim J. Lord’s radio play transforms into a heartening world premiere musical f…

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Leyla McCalla - "Mèsi Bondye" w/ National Symphony Orchestra | DECLASSIFIED: Ben Folds Presents by The Kennedy Center

Acclaimed multi-hyphenate Leyla McCalla (formerly of the Grammy®-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops) performs "Mèsi Bondye" with the National Symphony Orchestra on July 20th, 2022 as part of…

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Lonnie Holley - Millennium Stage (February 16, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Since 1979, Holley has devoted his life to the practice of improvisational creativity. His art and music, born out of struggle, hardship—but perha…

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Rare Essence - Millennium Stage (February 17, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Please note: This is now a standing room only show. Seating will be provided to patrons with disabilities. Rare Essence, a.k.a. The Wickedest Band Alive…

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Liberated Muse Presents Voices of Freedom and Resistance - Millennium Stage (February 22, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Liberated Muse Arts Group—led by Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, the 2023–2026 Poet Laureate of Prince George’s County, MD—presents a musical and poe…

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Second Wind Poetry ft. Jasmine Mans - Millennium Stage (February 21, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Second Wind Poetry is a curated open mic with a purpose to reenergize everyone involved. Through powerful voices both new and familiar, and an exciting fe…

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Buffalo Nichols - Millennium Stage (February 24, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: On his second album, The Fatalist, Carl “Buffalo” Nichols does things with the blues that might catch you off guard. There’s 808 programming, choppe…

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Classically Dope: Konshens the MC - Millennium Stage (February 23, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Classically Dope is a classical blend of poetry, hip hop, soul, and jazz created by award-winning poet/hip hop artist and U.S. Cultural Ambassador, Konshe…

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Autumn Nicholas - Millennium Stage (February 15, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Autumn Nicholas is passionate about their music but also about making a difference in society. They have been inspired by the BlackLivesMatter and LBGTQ m…

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Friday, February 9, 2024

A Kennedy Center Tribute to Seiji Ozawa (1935-2024) by The Kennedy Center

"[Mr. Ozawa] displayed the greatest physical gift for conducting of anyone in his generation, and a range and accuracy of musical memory that struck awe and envy into the hearts of most musi…

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Available Now! Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 & Complete Set by The Kennedy Center

The National Symphony Orchestra's complete Beethoven symphony cycle recording project concludes with Symphony No. 9, available February 9, 2024.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Girl Who Became Legend | Feb. 2 - 11, 2024 by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/young-audiences/2023-2024/girl-who-became-legend/ The town of Dustbin is known for two things: rules and dust. But one day, Raina sp…

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

Broadway Center Stage: "30/90" from tick, tick... BOOM! | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

Before there was RENT… there was tick, tick… BOOM!, Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. The semi-autobiographical story follows Jon, a comp…

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Broadway Center Stage: tick, tick... BOOM! | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

Before there was RENT… there was tick, tick… BOOM!, Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. The semi-autobiographical story follows Jon, a comp…

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Neil Patrick Harris on directing tick, tick... BOOM! | Broadway Center Stage | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

Before there was RENT… there was tick, tick… BOOM!, Jonathan Larson’s explosive musical about life, death, and the necessity of art. The semi-autobiographical story follows Jon, a comp…

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A Kennedy Center Tribute to Chita Rivera (1933-2024) by The Kennedy Center

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Chita Rivera, a 2002 Kennedy Center Honoree, whose immense talent and passion for performance captivated audiences worldwide. As w…

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Aneeshwar Kunchala invites you! | REACH to FOREST Environmental Book Fair by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/festivals-series/reach-to-forest/ Forests have nourished humans for millennia. They cover 31% of the Earth’s land area and shelter over 80% of terr…

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Aneeshwar Kunchala invites you to REACH to FOREST | Feb. 20 - Mar. 3, 2024 by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/festivals-series/reach-to-forest/ Forests have nourished humans for millennia. They cover 31% of the Earth’s land area and shelter over 80% of terr…

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REACH to FOREST | Feb. 20 - Mar. 3, 2024 by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/festivals-series/reach-to-forest/ Forests have nourished humans for millennia. They cover 31% of the Earth’s land area and shelter over 80% of terr…

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Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra - Millennium Stage (February 7, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Jacques Ibert Andante espressivo Allegro vivo Performers: Adria Sternstein Foster, flute Sandra del-Cid Davies, flute Susan Robinson, harp Ástor Piazzo…

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National Symphony Orchestra - Millennium Stage (February 9, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music. Ravel: Mother Goose - Suite Schubert: Piano Quintet in A major D 667 �…

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NSO Youth Fellows - Millennium Stage (February 8, 2024) by The Kennedy Center

Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program will perform chamber music on the Millennium Stage.

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