2016 Fall Arts & Entertainment Guide

State of the Arts 2016 Fall Arts & Entertainment Guide

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washingtoncitypaper.com 16, 2011 1 washingtoncitypaper.com september 16, 2016September fall arts guide

November 11, 2016–March 19, 2017

Exploring how the pyramids, burial mounds, temples, and gardens of the ancient world shaped one of America’s most innovative sculptors.

Smithsonian America 8th and G Streets, NW Washington DC AmericanArt.si.edu Grey Sun, 1967, Ami marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Music

5

Museums and Galleries

25

Dance and Performance

41

Comedy

46

Books and Talks

47 Film

49

Theater

51

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THE MIDTOWN MEN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 8 P.M. This performance is part of the ARTS by George! benefit.

Not a performance of, nor affiliated with the show Jersey Boys.

BILL T. JONES/ ARNIE ZANE COMPANY

VIRGINIA OPERA

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS AND PAGLIACCI

Analogy/Dora: Tramontane

SATURDAY, OCT. 8 AT 8 P.M. SUNDAY, OCT. 9 AT 2 P.M.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 AT 8 P.M.

THE HAVANA CUBA ALL-STARS

SHANGHAI ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT 8 P.M.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 8 P.M. ff SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AT 2 P.M. AND 8 P.M.

Shanghai Nights

Cuban Nights

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BiRDMAN LIVE

SONS OF SERENDIP

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 AT 8 P.M.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 8 P.M.

Featuring Antonio Sanchez, percussion

Christmas: Beyond the Lights

TICKETS 888-945-2468 OR CFA.GMU.EDU ff

Family Friendly performances that are most suitable for families with younger children

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ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AT 2 P.M.

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Featuring Schubert’s rarely performed Octet in F major.

VIRGINIA OPERA

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 8 P.M. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 AT 2 P.M.

Located on the Fairfax campus, six miles west of Beltway exit 54 at the intersection of Braddock Road and Rt. 123.

Black Violin at Strathmore, Nov. 12

roCky voTolATo, Chris sTAples DC9. 6:30 p.m. $13–$15. soylenT green, reD FeATher, Dr. robinson’s FiAsCo Velvet Lounge. 8:30 p.m. $8.

Who’s The boss? lA servA pADronA AnD TriAl by Jury Atlas Performing Arts Center. 3 p.m. $22–$42.

Will eAsTmAn U Street Music Hall. 10:30 p.m. $10.

9.18 sunday

ArmAAn mAlik Fillmore Silver Spring. 6 p.m. $51.

CymbAls eAT guiTArs, FielD mouse, WilDhoney DC9. 8:30 p.m. $12–$14.

DAmiAn “Jr. gong” mArley The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $36–$46. eliAne eliAs Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$60. gulley Jimson quArTeT, rAmbling shADoWs Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5.

JuliAnA gAlDeAno Bossa Bistro. 9 p.m. $5. keyboArD ConversATions WiTh JeFFrey siegel: FiesTA! George Mason University Center for the Arts. 7 p.m. $25–$42.

Who’s The boss? lA servA pADronA AnD TriAl by Jury Atlas Performing Arts Center. 7 p.m. $22–$42.

9.19 Monday

loop 2.4.3, DominiC FrAgmAn Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5. mysTiC brAves, The rADiogrAphers DC9. 9 p.m. $12.

9.20 Tuesday

JuliAn lAge, lAu AMP by Strathmore. 8 p.m. $25–$35. morgAn DelT, mAss goThiC DC9. 9 p.m. $12.

9.15 Thursday

AllAh-lAs, Tops Rock & Roll Hotel. 8:30 p.m. $12–$15.

Chris liebing, DJ lisA FrAnk Flash. 8 p.m. $5–$20. eliAne eliAs Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$60.

Joe keyes AnD The lATe bloomer bAnD Bossa Bistro. 10 p.m. $5.

Wolves in The Throne room, CobAlT, ClouD rAT DC9. 8 p.m. $15.

9.16 Friday

AuDion, ouTpuTmessAge U Street Music Hall.

10 p.m. $15–$18. blooDy knives, mAChine DriFT, sTems, ChesTer hAWkins Velvet Lounge. 8:30 p.m. $8.

CelTiC ThunDer–legACy Warner Theatre. 8 p.m. $43–$73.

9.17 saTurday

soulCiAl hour Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

AC/DC Verizon Center. 8 p.m. $75–$140.

Terry bozzio The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $20–$25.

rAre essenCe, eThAn spAlDing, pAperhAus Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $20.

9.21 Wednesday

The DAWn DrApes, sirsy Iota Club and Cafe.

8:30 p.m. $12 eliAne eliAs Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$60.

FArm AiD 2016 Jiffy Lube Live. 12 p.m. $49.50– $189.50.

Jon CAmp, TrisTAn WelCh, sAnsyou Velvet Lounge. 8:30 p.m. $8.

CoDy CAnADA AnD The DepArTeD, WiTh mike mCClure The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $15–$25.

kb, blAnCA Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $22. kreWellA U Street Music Hall. 8 p.m. (Sold out)

eliAne eliAs Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$60.

luCky Chops, lAWerenCe U Street Music Hall.

7 p.m. $17.

The rizDAles Hill Country Barbecue. 8:30 p.m.

Free.

heiDi, sArAh myers, george k Flash. 8 p.m. $5–$8.

mAry FAhl The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $15–$35.

speAkers oF The house The Hamilton. 10:30 p.m. Free.

The oFFspring, reAgAn youTh Fillmore Silver Spring. 8:30 p.m. (Sold out)

Whiskey shivers, DeAr Creek Black Cat Backstage. 7:30 p.m. $12.

WhiTe ForD bronCo Rock & Roll Hotel. 9 p.m. $22.50–$25.

lighTs ouT: eFDemin Flash. 8 p.m. $5–$12.

mATTheW sWeeT WiTh lAurA TsAggAris Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $29.50. mikki blAnCo Comet Ping Pong. 10 p.m. $14. neWsboys, hAWk nelson, ryAn sTevenson EagleBank Arena. 6 p.m. $25–$45.

80’s DAnCe nighT, All nighT long Rock & Roll Hotel. 9 p.m. Free.

ADAm green, ouTer spACes Black Cat Backstage. 7:30 p.m. $15. goJirA Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $27.50. lynne FiDDmonT Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $25. viJAy & soFiA Flash. 8 p.m. $10.

9.22 Thursday

AnAis miTChell, John gAllAgher Jr. The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $15–$20.

April + visTA, nAg ChAmpA, The Cornel WesT Theory, CmpvTr Clvb Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe. 7:30 p.m. $10–$12. bAD boy FAmily reunion Tour WiTh puFF DADDy, lil’ kim, AnD mACe Verizon Center. 7:30 p.m. $29.50–$160.

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CrysTAl youTh,kings Bossa Bistro. 9:30 p.m. $5.

AnDy FrAsCo AnD The u.n., bACkbeAT unDergrounD Gypsy Sally’s. 8 p.m. $10.

melAnie mArTinez Echostage. 7 p.m. $35.

boyCe Avenue Fillmore Silver Spring. 7 p.m. $25.

roy Ayers Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $40–$45.

DAle WATson’s ChiCken s#!+ bingo The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $10–$15.

The smiTh sisTers, Al peTTeWAy Birchmere.

7:30 p.m. $25.

9.23 Friday

AvA lunA, klAuss Comet Ping Pong. 10 p.m. $12.

AzTeC sun, AlAnnA royAle Black Cat. 8 p.m. $15. brAD pAisley Jiffy Lube Live. 7:30 p.m. $30.25– $60.

The gAme, bACkyArD bAnD Fillmore Silver Spring. 9 p.m. $39–$67.

angel olsen Angel Olsen is known for her emotionally raw lyrics and striking, sparse solo performances. Those who have broken her heart receive no quarter in her songs. Her piercing voice can breach the folded arms of even the most jaded listeners. These talents, along with a supreme confidence, have endeared her to more and more young women with each album.

Olsen’s new record, My Woman, supports her emotional power with her best songwriting yet. Clearer melodies, fuller compositions, and a full band showcase an artist who’s growing and learning. Some may interpret her new sound—full of soul and ’60s California breeze— as a shift towards pop music, but Olsen has always had pop in her bones. She’s just a better songwriter now and able to bring it to the surface, and she’s no longer letting her flames run wild, scorching everything. Instead, My Woman is a series of fireworks, controlled and crafted, but still a marvel to behold. Sept. 15 at 9:30 Club. $20.

—Justin Weber

BuilT To spill Naming the quintessential indie rock song of the ’90s is a tough gig that depends on the person—some will say it’s Pavement’s wistful “Gold Soundz,” others claim Guided By Voices’ brilliant exercise in brevity and heart, “Game of Pricks.” Really, though, the correct answer is Built to Spill’s “Car,” a song that manages to be both obtuse and lyrically simplistic, slack and full of pointed honesty. “Car” is probably about the wonders of youthful self-discovery, but it could also be about how self-discovery drives people apart. “I wanna see it/ When you find out what comets, stars, and moons are all about,” sings the honey-voiced Doug Martsch, right before the track explodes into a mini-symphony of cellos, synths, and dissonant guitars. Regardless of meaning, “Car” is somewhat of a nonchalant classic, a song that, like ’90s indie music overall, makes its ample amounts of sentiment and rock energy seem effortless. Sept. 18 at 9:30 Club. $25.

—Dean Essner

Manu diBango & The soul Makossa gang

Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango’s 1972 hit “Soul Makossa” has a series of infectious elements that worm their way into your ear right from the start. It kicks off with a funky central Afro-soul beat before the vocal chant “Mama ko, mama sa, mako makossa” comes in, followed by a horn section riff, and then Dibango’s insistent sax line. Popularized first in the U.S. by New York discos, it eventually made the charts, was covered by many, and years later, a variation of it turned up in Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin.” But the 82-year-old Dibango first made his name long before that track with his role as a member of African Jazz, an orchestra that combines Latin American dance rhythms with Congolese ones. This eclectic player, who has collaborated with Fela Kuti and Herbie Hancock alike, has a sweet spot for schmaltzy jazz, so expect him to vary his set with warm instrumental takes on songs like “Over the Rainbow.” Sept. 18 at Howard Theatre. $30–$400.

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il Divo Warner Theatre. 8 p.m. $73–$123.

JAzz CiTy W/John CusiCk & DAve mArsh Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $22.50. king Congo & The pink monkey birDs Comet Ping Pong. 9 p.m. $12.

9.28 Wednesday

big blACk Wolves, munDy, sToneWAlleD Velvet Lounge. 8:30 p.m. $8.

goblin CoCk DC9. 7 p.m. $15.

DArrell sCoTT AnD rob iCkes & Trey hensley The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $15–$39.75.

JAh Wobble & The invADers oF The heArT Rock & Roll Hotel. 9 p.m. $25.

ellioT moss, yoke lore, FlAsh FrequenCy DC9. 9 p.m. $13–$15.

Jon mClAughlin, mArC sCibiliA, brAD rAy The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $15–$25.

The gAlAxy eleCTriC, April + visTA Bossa Bistro. 9:30 p.m. $5.

mAysA & her Funk soul symphony Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $65.

John lAmkin “FAvoriTes” Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

riTmos rAros Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe. 10 p.m. Free.

norA en pure, plAyin’ FielDs, vAniA Flash. 6 p.m. $20.

roy Ayers Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $40–$45.

9.29 Thursday

zion y lennox Echostage. 9 p.m. $31.

9.24 saTurday

D’Julz, sTeve rAChmAD Flash. 8 p.m. $10–$15.

Journey TribuTe–TriAl by Fire Fillmore Silver Spring. 8:30 p.m. $15.50. lAiTh Al-sAADi, oWen DAnoFF Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $25. mArlon WilliAms & The yArrA benDers, JuliA JACklin DC9. 9 p.m. $13–$15.

AlessiA CArA, ruTh b, nAThAn sykes Fillmore Silver Spring. 7:30 p.m. $37.

The birD AnD The bee, The sWeeT hurT Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. $18–$20.

The broADCAsT AnD The mArCus king bAnD The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $10–$15.

ChelseA sisson, A DAy WiThouT love, ninA gAlA Velvet Lounge. 8:30 p.m. $8. roosevelT, shAllou DC9. 9 p.m. $12–$15.

The miDToWn men George Mason University Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. $60–$100.

The suFFers, JAkubi Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $14.

roy Ayers Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $40–$45.

The TAJ mAhAl Trio Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $60–$70.

Tiger Army, TiJuAnA pAnThers, Creepers Rock & Roll Hotel. 4 a.m. $25.

Who’s The boss? lA servA pADronA AnD TriAl by Jury Atlas Performing Arts Center. 3 p.m. $22–$42.

uniTeD sTATes Air ForCe bAnD ChAmber plAyers Lyceum. 7:30 p.m. Free.

9.30 Friday

9.25 sunday

All-sTAr purple pArTy: A prinCe TribuTe FeATuring mike sCoTT The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $18–$25.

glAss AnimAls, pumArosA Echostage. 7 p.m. $36.

A’ngelA Winbush Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $45.

golDie Flash. 6 p.m. $20–$25.

ilAiyArAJA, kArThik iyer, k.s. ChiTrA, mAnu EagleBank Arena. 4 p.m. $39–$1000.

John sCoFielD’s “CounTry For olD men” FeAT. sTeve sWAlloW, lArry golDings & bill sTeWArT The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $25–$58.

The queers, sveTlAnAs, oC 45, FATAsTiC plAneTs, AmeriCAn Television, The spliT seConDs, kyle TroCollA Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe. 5 p.m. $12–$15.

The renDerers, inseCT FACTory Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5. roy Ayers Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $40–$45. signAls miDWesT, oklAhomA CAr CrAsh, kiD ClAWs DC9. 8:30 p.m. $8.

Tom Jones Warner Theatre. 7 p.m. $48–$195.

Who’s The boss? lA servA pADronA AnD TriAl by Jury Atlas Performing Arts Center. 7 p.m. $22–$42.

9.26 Monday

beATy heArT, beACh bAby DC9. 9 p.m. $12–$14.

DeATh, rough FrAnCis Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. $22–$25.

The ArT oF AFghAn musiC Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. 1 p.m. Free.

FoCus: sCubA Flash. 8 p.m. $5 –$12. mArC AnThony EagleBank Arena. 9 p.m. $59–$149. opeTh, The sWorD Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $35. posTer ChilDren DC9. 7 p.m. $17–20.

The TAJ mAhAl Trio Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $60–$70.

This WilD liFe, hAve merCy, movemenTs Rock & Roll Hotel. 7 p.m. $15–$18. zeDs DeAD Echostage. 9 p.m. $30.

10.1 saTurday

AlexAnDriA symphony: beeThoven’s symphony no. 3 “eroiCA” The Schlesinger Center at NOVA Community College, Alexandria Campus. 8 p.m. $5–$80.

The ArT oF AFghAn musiC Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. 1 p.m.; 4 p.m. Free.

DeATh vAlley girls, CinemA heArTs Comet Ping Pong. 10 p.m. $12.

The Del ArCos, mimi loCo AnD The DrAmA queens Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5.

Forlorn sTrAngers , TWo Ton TWig Iota Club and Cafe. 8:30 p.m. $13.

JeFF The broTherhooD, musiC bAnD Black Cat Backstage. 7:30 p.m. $15.

Folger ConsorT: meAsure+DiDo Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. 8 p.m. $79–$119.

9.27 Tuesday

Ages AnD Ages DC9. 9 p.m. $10–$12.

FruiTion The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $15–$20. googoosh DAR Constitution Hall. 8:30 p.m. $55–$150.

kishi bAshi, TWAin Fillmore Silver Spring. 9 p.m. $22.

10.4 Tuesday

moThxr Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe.

8 p.m. $10–$12.

The suFFers

ChAris Jones Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

10.5 Wednesday

Do you want to feel good? Really good? Then you need a little Gulf Coast soul in your life. The Suffers, a new Houston 10-piece group, and its mix of soul, reggae, and Muscle Shoals groove, are the remedy to any malady. The power of soul with a tropical tint feels relaxing and empowering all at once. The group’s self-titled debut hit headphones this past February and captures the energy present in The Suffers’ live shows. Frontwoman Kam Franklin could steal the stage—she’s charming, funny, and has a voice that buckles knees—but she knows just when to pull back and let the band take over. From ballads to barn burners, The Suffers know how to have a good time and leave an audience with smiles all around. Sept. 29 at Rock & Roll Hotel. $14.

—Justin Weber

The Deer hunTer, eisley, gAvin CAsTleTon Rock & Roll Hotel. 7:30 p.m. $20–$25.

TrisTan perich

Ash Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $22.50–$25.

nervo & CeDriC gervAis Echostage. 9 p.m. $25–$35.

lyle loveTT, roberT eArl keen Birchmere.

7:30 p.m. $110.

russiAn CirCles, helms Alee Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $18.

pArkWAy Drive, We CAme As romAns, CounTerpArTs Fillmore Silver Spring. 7 p.m. $29.99.

The TAJ mAhAl Trio Blues Alley. 8 p.m. $60–$70.

TACoCAT, DADDy issues, bAD moves DC9. 9 p.m. $14.

10.2 sunday

AmeriCAn rooTs ConCerT series: high plAins JAmboree The Hill Center. 4 p.m. Free.

The ArT oF AFghAn musiC Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. 1 p.m.; 4 p.m. Free. eileen ivers The Hamilton. 6:30 p.m. $22–$47. el DebArge Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $65. eleCTriC six, in The WhAle Black Cat Backstage. 7:30 p.m. $15.

Jeremih Fillmore Silver Spring. 7:30 p.m. $35.

The shonDes, hemlines Black Cat Backstage.

9 p.m. $12. vAnlADylove DC9. 9 p.m. $12.

WArpAinT, FACiAl 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $25.

Dee Dee briDgeWATer Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $42–$48.

ForTAs ChAmber musiC ConCerTs: JoyCe DiDonATo WiTh brenTAno sTring quArTeT Kennedy Center Family Theater. 7:30 p.m. $45. lyle loveTT, roberT eArl keen Birchmere.

7:30 p.m. $110. mArk g. meADoWs Mansion at Strathmore. 7:30 p.m. $17.

10.3 Monday

TAll heighTs, FrAnCes Cone DC9. 9 p.m. $12.

el DebArge Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $65.

bAD religion, AgAinsT me!, DAve hAuse Fillmore Silver Spring. 7:30 p.m. $30.

CArmen CrAven Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

The legenDAry pink DoTs, orbiT serviCe Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. $20–$25. ruby rAe, oliviA mAnCini + The housemATes Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5. silver snAkes DC9. 8 p.m. $12.

10.6 Thursday

CelTiC FiDDle FesTivAl Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $25–$30.

ChAnCe The rApper, FrAnCis AnD The lighTs EagleBank Arena. 8 p.m. $32.50–$45.50.

Mixing acoustic instrumental with electronic music is so hot right now. Just ask Mason Bates, the Kennedy Center’s first-ever composer-in-residence, part-time DJ, and unofficial muse of Silicon Valley, who’s also earned commissions from YouTube. For contemporary classical music, a subgenre that struggles for an audience within a genre that already struggles for one, adding a few blips and bloops can make an otherwise confusing polytonal experimental piece go from “This is boring and stupid” to “I bet this sounds great on MDMA.” Tristan Perich isn’t the most famous contemporary composer featured in the National Gallery’s free concert series this fall—that would be Philip Glass (performing Oct. 2). But he’s certainly intriguing. His blending of piano with 40-channel, one-bit electronics isn’t exactly dance-friendly; it’s noisy and challenging, more USAISAMONSTER than Aphex Twin. So it may be a while before he starts seeing some of that venture capital money. Sept. 30 at National Gallery of Art. Free.

—Mike Paarlberg

The Suffers at Rock & Roll Hotel, Sept. 29

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DAnke shAne Smithsonian American Art Museum. 5:30 p.m. Free.

The moWgli’s, Colony house, DreAmers Rock & Roll Hotel. 7:30 p.m. $17-20.

Dusky Flash. 8 p.m. $10–$20.

quinTeTo lATino Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 3 p.m. $10–$25.

JessiCA krAsh Mansion at Strathmore. 7:30 p.m. $30. leWis Del mAr Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15. livingsTon TAylor, ChelseA berry Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 8 p.m. $25–$30. rAChelle Ferrell Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $65–$70. sArA WATkins, mikAelA DAvis The Hamilton.

7:30 p.m. $15–$30.

rAChelle Ferrell Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $65–$70.

A speCiAl evening WiTh Chris sTApleTon DAR Constitution Hall. 8 p.m. $53–$73. virginiA operA: The seven DeADly sins AnD pAgliACCi George Mason University Center for the Arts. 2 p.m. $54–$110.

The Whispers Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $75.

uniTeD sTATes Air ForCe bAnD ChAmber plAyers Lyceum. 7:30 p.m. Free.

10.10 Monday

10.7 Friday

J sylvesTer Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

ADele Verizon Center. 8 p.m. $39.50–$149.50.

AlohA, TiTle TrACks Rock & Roll Hotel. 9 p.m. $12–$14.

kAynAk pipers oF bulgAriA Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free.

AmeriCAn AquArium, rADio birDs The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $15–$20.

leon russell WiTh riley eTheriDge Jr. Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $39.50.

CArl CrAig Flash. 8 p.m. $5–$10.

sAles Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15–$17.

Funky meTers Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $45.

10.11 Tuesday

gAry bArTz quArTeT Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $36–$39. neon inDiAn AnD ClAssixx 9:30 Club. 8 p.m. $30. pATTi lupone Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $85. posT mAlone Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $25. rAChelle Ferrell Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $65–$70.

10.8 saTurday

AlAbAmA, The ChArlie DAniels bAnD EagleBank Arena. 7:30 p.m. $59.50.

AnThony hAmilTon WiTh lAlAh hAThAWAy & eriC beneT DAR Constitution Hall. 8 p.m. $55–$115. brooklyn riDer AnD Anne sophie von oTTer Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 8 p.m. $40.

CrysTAl CAsTles Black Cat. 8 p.m. $20.

DreAm DisCs: “lAylA & oTher AssorTeD love songs” & besT oF eriC ClApTon The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $18–$25. gnAsh, Wrenn, gooDy grACe, TriAngle pArk Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15–$17. hArolD lópez-nussA Trio Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $20–$25.

Joey AlexAnDAr Trio Bethesda Blues and Jazz.

7 p.m. $35–$50. kenneDy CenTer ChAmber plAyers Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 7 p.m. $18–$23. monkey sAFAri Flash. 8 p.m. $10. pATTi lupone Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $85. rAChelle Ferrell Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $65–$70. rAe sremmurD, lil yAChTy, eeArz, bobo sWAe, impxT Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $36.50–$40. universiTy oF mArylAnD WinD orChesTrA: blACk sounDs AnD viviD Colors Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $10–$25. virginiA operA: The seven DeADly sins AnD pAgliACCi George Mason University Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. $54–$110.

The Whispers Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $75.

10.9 sunday

blue oCTober Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $25.

CinDy AlexAnDer Iota Club and Cafe. 8:30 p.m. $12.

FlAshy Columbus DAy WeekenD Flash. 9 p.m. $10.

ADele Verizon Center. 8 p.m. $39.50–$149.50. beACh slAng, bleACheD, hunny Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. squeeze, The english beAT 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $55. sTurgill simpson DAR Constitution Hall. 8 p.m. $38.

10.12 Wednesday

Asleep AT The Wheel, The purple hulls Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $35.

ChAli 2nA & nAughTy proFessor, piTChblAk brAss bAnD The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $10–$15.

FlighT FACiliTies 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $25. nAsAr AbADey & super novA Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20. niCk WATerhouse Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15. shurA Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. $15–$18. yg, rJ, kAmAiyAh, sAD boy Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $26.

10.13 Thursday

FeMina

Femina, a trio from a small town in the southern Patagonia region of Argentina, rap— though in a sweet manner over its own acoustic guitar strumming. But its music is much more than that: These two sisters and their childhood best friend warble and harmonize on pop-rock numbers while incorporating cumbia and bolero rhythms often tapped out on a wooden percussive box. On its latest album Traspasa, opening cut “Buen Viage” cleverly includes all the group’s techniques in a well-arranged manner. It starts with exquisitely picked chords before the speedy, sugar-coated wordflow starts, and then suddenly a strongly sung melodic chorus—with gorgeous harmony—kicks in. Its repertoire is memorable even if you can’t identify the styles or understand the language. Oct. 1 at Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre. Free.

—Steve Kiviat

heDi sAlAnki, hArpsiChorD, AnD simon mAurer, bAroque violin Catholic University of America. 8 p.m. Free.

squeeze

DAviD kAplAn, piAno Mansion at Strathmore.

7:30 p.m. $30.

Though it’s commonly lumped in with other classic rock bands of the time, Squeeze was an anomaly—too jovial for punk rock, too soulful for new wave, and too idiosyncratic for mainstream pop. The band was also lovably nerdy; one of its best known hits, “Pulling Mussels (From a Shell),” is a hilarious, hyperaware tale about the sex habits of the British working class that includes lyrics about aphrodisiacs, Swiss folk heroes, and pulp literature. The band’s quirky spirit comes from the songwriting duo Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, whose partnership has persisted—despite a few extended hiatuses over the years—since the early 1970s, a span of time that would sever most creative relationships. But it’s not the case for Squeeze, who can channel the rollicking guitar and witty spirit on “Pulling Mussels (From a Shell)” in a 2016 concert as if it were 1980. Oct. 11 at 9:30 Club. $55.

—Dean Essner

DJ shADoW 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $35. eDen, elohim Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15–$18. eilen JeWell, JeFFrey FouCAulT The Hamilton.

7:30 p.m. $15–$40. merChAnDise, publiC memory, FlAsher DC9. 8:30 p.m. $13–$15. sCoTT brADlee’s posTmoDern Jukebox DAR Constitution Hall. 8 p.m. $37.50–$103. souThsiDe Johnny & The poor Fools Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $30–$35.

10.14 Friday

ChAise lounge Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $25–$27.

CryWolF Black Cat. 8 p.m. $15. eriC roberson WiTh D mAuriCe Birchmere.

7:30 p.m. $45.

FAnTAsTiC negriTo Rock & Roll Hotel. 9 p.m. $14. girmA beyene AnD FeeDel bAnD Atlas Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $20–$30.

Jenny hvAl, olgA bell DC9. 9 p.m. $12.

Jerry unCovereD DAR Constitution Hall. 8 p.m. $47.50–$87.50.

Joey AlexAnDAr Trio Bethesda Blues and Jazz.

7:30 p.m. $35–$50.

JoDy WATley & shAlAmAr reloADeD Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $55–$65.

miss lonelyheArT, The love loAD Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5.

kinDreD The FAmily soul, TrinA broussArD Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. $45–$82.50.

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dJ shadoW 2016 has been a big year for sample-based electronic artists. First, The Avalanches returned from a 16-year hiatus to drop its sophomore LP Wildflower, the follow-up to 2000’s beloved Since I Left You. And then, Josh Davis—aka DJ Shadow—released his fifth album The Mountain Will Fall, his first since 2011. Though it was Wildflower that grabbed more headlines, DJ Shadow’s record was quietly evolutionary. The Mountain Will Fall is easily Davis’ most cutting-edge release in years, eschewing his usual patchwork-y method of piecing together retro samples in favor of guest performers (like Run The Jewels and Nils Frahm) and EDM synths. But The Mountain Will Fall is still a distinctive DJ Shadow album, which means the beats are towering and muscular, and will fit in perfectly in concert with all the songs from his 1996 classic Entroducing. Oct. 13 at 9:30 Club. $35.

—Dean Essner

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kongos, The Joy FormiDAble Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $25.

The mAnhATTAn TrAnsFer, TAke 6 Music Center at Strathmore. 8 p.m. $35–$85. mArshmello Echostage. 9 p.m. $25–$35. mekliT Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $10–$25. reD bArAAT, DeAD 27s The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $20–$25. reggAe Workers oF The WorlD, The Fuss Tropicalia. 8 p.m. $10–$1.

TeenAge FAnClub 9:30 Club. 6 p.m. $25.

TolD slAnT Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe. 7:30 p.m. $12–$14.

WilD lines: JAne irA bloom plAys emily DiCkinson Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $26–$30.

10.15 saTurday

Allen sTone, king ChArles, mooreA mAsA Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 8 p.m. $25–$28. biCkrAm ghosh’s Drums oF inDiA Barns at Wolf Trap. 3 p.m.; 8 p.m. $45–$60. eriC roberson WiTh D mAuriCe Birchmere.

7:30 p.m. $45.

girMa Bèyènè and Feedel Band For many years, Ethiopian musician Girma Bèyènè was a gas station attendant here in D.C. Back in Addis Ababa , his country’s capital, however, he had been a star arranger, composer, and singer for decades. Bèyènè had first come here in 1981 on tour as a pianist with the Walias Band, which was one of many groups to have rendered his funky jazz standard “Muziqawi Silt.” He gave up on music in 1984 after his wife, who inspired his songcraft, died that year. Now, decades later, after moving back to Ethiopia, this keyboard master has returned to the stage. Bèyènè’s songs are defined by his vocals, which distinctively blend Ethiopian traditions with suave Nat King Cole crooning, and his instrumental numbers cleverly stir together atmospheric, film noir-feeling sax blowing, fuzztone guitar, and finger-snapping rhythms. For his musical return to D.C., he’ll be joined by D.C.’s Ethio-jazz specialists, Feedel Band, whose bassist and saxman played with Bèyènè in the Walias Band 35 years ago.

Oct. 14 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. $20–$28.

—Steve Kiviat

ChvrChes Echostage. 7 p.m. $43.45.

DirTy bourbon river shoW The Hamilton.

7:30 p.m. $8–$12.25.

ForTAs ChAmber musiC ConCerTs: hArlem sTring quArTeT W/AlDo lópez-gAvilán Kennedy Center Family Theater. 7:30 p.m. $49.

Fuzz queen, JoshuA poWell AnD The greAT TrAin robbery Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5. loCAl nATives, ChArloTTe DAy Wilson 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $30. spike Wilner Trio Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

10.18 Tuesday

ChvrChes Echostage. 7 p.m. $43.45.

JACk gArrATT, brAssTrACks 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $25.

John pAul WhiTe Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $25–$27.

Squeeze at 9:30 Club, Oct. 11

FrAnk solivAn & DirTy kiTChen The Hamilton.

8 p.m. $18–$25.

FreD hersCh Trio Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $26–$39.

From inDiAn lAkes, mADe violenT, WilD WilD horses DC9. 6 p.m. $15.

The hAvAnA CubA All-sTArs: CubAn nighTs George Mason University Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. $30–$50.

JoDy WATley & shAlAmAr reloADeD Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $55–$65.

JusTin Jones, Alex TebeleFF Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe. 7:30 p.m. $15. liTTle big ToWn, roDney ATkins, loCAsh, ChAse bryAnT, grAnger smiTh, runAWAy June Merriweather Post Pavilion. 2 p.m. $55–$175.

The reCorD CompAny Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15.

TriTonAl, ADAm WAlker, bAD royAle, Apek Echostage. 9 p.m. $25. yonDer mounTAin sTring bAnD, billy sTrings 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $29.50.

10.16 sunday

ADiA viCToriA DC9. 9 p.m. $12–$14.

AlisA WeilersTein UDC Theater. 4 p.m. $47.

CATheDrAl ChorAl soCieTy: berlioz’s “Te Deum” Washington National Cathedral. 4 p.m. $25–$79. elemenTAl CAnyon, geT A TAn Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5.

JoDy WATley & shAlAmAr reloADeD Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $55–$65. keiko mATsui Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $45. liTTle big ToWn, roDney ATkins, loCAsh, ChAse bryAnT, grAnger smiTh, runAWAy June Merriweather Post Pavilion. 2 p.m. $55–$175. loCAl nATives, ChArloTTe DAy Wilson 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $30. meTropoliTAn JAzz orChesTrA: To sWing Through The sky George Mason University Center for the Arts. 7 p.m. $28–$46. musiC in minD: henri AT 100: mysTery AnD memory Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 3 p.m. $10–$25. preoCCupATions (FkA vieT Cong), meThyl eThel, peeling Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $18. reD elvises Iota Club and Cafe. 8 p.m. $15.

10.17 Monday

ADAm Torres + Thor & FrienDs DC9. 9 p.m. $12 –$14.

ChiCk CoreA elekTriC bAnD Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $79.50.

aManda shires The modern music industry rarely lets artists develop into great musicians anymore. At times, it seems like every new artist is expected to have a dynamic debut and forever chance the glory of their “early stuff.” For most musicians, that’s not how it works. They get better with practice and experience. Luckily, Amanda Shires has been able to take a more oldschool route. She started as a fiddle player and worked her way up as a member of various ensembles from the Texas Playboys to John Prine while she recorded her own solo records.

The result of this gradual growth is her fifth—and best—studio album, My Piece of Land.

Written just before the birth of her daughter last year, Shires contemplates the meaning of home and struggles with the anxiety that comes with having something to lose in a way only a new mother and an artist reaching her peak can. Oct. 21 at Gypsy Sally’s. $16–$18.

—Justin Weber

rahiM alhaJ

The oud is the oldest stringed instrument in the world, a type of fretless lute that’s a

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renée Fleming voiCes: lAWrenCe broWnlee Kennedy Center Family Theater. 7:30 p.m. $69. sTill Corners, Dougie poole, CigAreTTe DC9. 8:30 p.m. $15. sTyx Warner Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $46.50–$66.50.

10.19 Wednesday

Avery*sunshine Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $55.

Foy vAnCe, Trevor sensor 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $20.

JD souTher, nellie mCkAy Barns at Wolf Trap.

8 p.m. $37–$42.

The rippingTons The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $30–$59.75. siA, miguel, AlunAgeorge Verizon Center. 7 p.m. $35–$149.50.

TrisTAn eCkerson, The greATesT hoAx, FlAsh FrequenCy Velvet Lounge. 8:30 p.m. $8. viCTor provosT group Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

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DJ Shadow at 9:30 Club, Oct. 13

10.20 Thursday

nAJee Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55.

Avery*sunshine Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $55.

The sheepDogs Rock & Roll Hotel. 9 p.m. $16–$18.

AAron CArTer Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. $25–$45.

Chris boTTi Music Center at Strathmore. 8 p.m. $42–$72.

DArlingsiDe, FrAnCes luke ACCorD The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $12.25–$20.25. lA serA Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe.

7:30 p.m. $10–$12. lil uzi verT Echostage. 9 p.m. $42.60. niCole henry Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $14. riCkie lee Jones Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $35–$45. sAinT moTel, hippo CAmpus, WeAThers 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $22.50. serATones DC9. 9 p.m. $12–$15. sun Club, AnD The kiDs, pAlm Black Cat Backstage. 7:30 p.m. $15. super yAmbA bAnD, Time is Fire Bossa Bistro.

9:30 p.m. $5. zAkir hussAin, nilADri kumAr Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 8 p.m. $40.

10.21 Friday

AmAnDA shires, lilly hiATT Gypsy Sally’s. 8:30 p.m. $16–$18.

The FAb FAux The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $44–$93.50. guCCi mAne Echostage. 9 p.m. $71.60.

The lAkeCiA benJAmin experienCe Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $26–$39. mAhmouD AhmeD Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $45–$55. mAJor & The monbACks, kAnsAs bible CompAny Black Cat. 8 p.m. $15.

The merAsi ensemble oF rAJAsThAn Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital. 7 p.m. $12–$15.

Manu Dibango at Howard Theatre, Sept. 18

5,000-year-old ancestor to the guitar. It’s still very much a living instrument, however, with numerous schools and styles of playing, often distinguished by geography: funky Yemeni, folksy Egyptian. Few Americans would likely be aware of this if it weren’t for the occasional oud musician to get caught up in refugee crises produced by international tragedies, such as the Armenian genocide, or the failed post-Gulf War uprising against Saddam Hussein that brought Iraqi oud master Rahim AlHaj to the U.S. AlHaj is a reminder that those countries that benefit from the talents of those who flee their home countries are ones that don’t build walls. Oct. 23 at Phillips Collection. $20–$40.

—Mike Paarlberg

ryley Walker and circuiT des yeux

“They’re better live” is certainly a familiar refrain to most regular music listeners, often an excuse for a band with more stage presence than talent, so pardon the cliché: Ryley Walker and Circuit des Yeux are better live. Not because they can hide behind wild antics or crank up the PA to 11, but because a live performance allows the group space to explore and improvise. Walker, who often sounds bored on his records, frees himself from expectations and constraints to grow his songs into experiments at the boundaries of American primitive guitar. As Circuit des Yeux, Haley Fohr leans over her guitar, hair hiding all expression casting a mysterious silhouette, singing deeply as she layers loops on loops on loops until it feels like the room will explode. What they share is a trance-inducing quality that’ll leave audiences transported. Oct. 26 at DC9. $12–$14.

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roDney CroWell Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $45.

shovels & rope, mATTheW logAn vAsquez 9:30 Club. 8 p.m. $30.

10.22 saTurday

3lAu, hAusillenium, JenAux, JusTin CAruso Echostage. 9 p.m. $25–$35. belA FleCk AnD AbigAil WAshburn Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 8 p.m. $50. bumper JACksons Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $22–$25.

CAspiAn, The AppleseeD CAsT Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $20–$23.

CATFish AnD The boTTlemen 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $25.

CAvemAn, CheerleADer DC9. 9 p.m. $12 –$14.

The FAb FAux The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $44–$93.50. glADys knighT Warner Theatre. 8 p.m.

The heAD AnD The heArT, DeClAn mCkennA DAR Constitution Hall. 8 p.m. $42.50. musiC From sulAWesi AnD WesT JAvA Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. 7:30 p.m. Free. nAJee Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55.

TerenCe blAnChArD FeATuring The e-ColleCTive: breAThless Kennedy Center Atrium.

8 p.m. $35.

10.23 sunday

briAn mCknighT Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $79.50.

DeADeyes, AlArms AnD ConTrols Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5.

Die AnTWoorD Echostage. 7 p.m. $48.60.

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The gibson broThers, The honey DeWDrops The Hamilton. 7 p.m. $16.25–$39.75.

mArgAreT glAspy, hAlF WAiF DC9. 7 p.m. $15.

The inseries: The romAnTiCs Source Theatre.

2:30 p.m. $18–$36.

pApADosio, ConsiDer The sourCe 9:30 Club.

10 p.m. $19.50.

nAJee Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55. noThing buT Thieves, Civil TWilighT, The WreCks Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $18.

10.24 Monday

AssAF kehATi Trio Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. iAn hunTer & The rAnT bAnD The Hamilton.

7:30 p.m. $30–$60. lAny, TrAnsvioleT 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $20. linDsey sTirling–brAve enough Tour 2016 DAR Constitution Hall. 8 p.m. $43–$73. mAson bATes’s kC Jukebox: merCury soul Kennedy Center Atrium. 7:30 p.m. $20.

yAnDel, gADiel, DJ lobo, De lA gheTTo, Alexis & FiDo DAR Constitution Hall. 7:30 p.m. $35–$75.

10.29 saTurday

universiTy oF mArylAnD reperToire orChesTrA Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Free.

JeFFrey osbourne Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. $75–$95.

roy hArgrove Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $40–$45. seAn mCConnell The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $10–$15.

10.26 Wednesday

The ClAuDeTTes Bossa Bistro. 9:30 p.m. $5.

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Wu hAn, philp seTzer, DAviD FinCkel Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $45.

The inseries: The romAnTiCs Source Theatre.

2:30 p.m. $18–$36.

phAnTogrAm, The rAnge 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $37.50.

In the world of new music and contemporary classical, both “new” and “classical” are relative terms. So is “successful.” The Argento Chamber Ensemble, which has been around since way back in 2000, has achieved a pretty good level of notoriety for what they do, premiering new works by living composers that usually involve making sounds that their instruments were not originally intended to make. You might be surprised to hear buzzing, scratching, farting, and other noises out of a woodwind, which is probably what they mean when they promise “an homage to the soundworlds of the clarinet and its brethren.” The ensemble’s Library of Congress program features a brand new work by Irish composer Ann Cleare, a “classic” (from the ’80s) piece by Salvatore Sciarrino, and Mahler’s 10th Symphony. The latter was, of course, left unfinished by the composer’s death, which leaves more room for creative doodling in a transcription by Avengers: Age of Ultron scorer Rossano Galante. Oct. 29 at Library of Congress, Coolidge Auditorium. Free.

—Mike Paarlberg

sTormzy Rock & Roll Hotel. 10 p.m. $25.

TrAils AnD WAys Black Cat Backstage. 7:30 p.m. $12.

miriAm FrieD Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Free.

argenTo chaMBer enseMBle

roy hArgrove Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $40–$45.

CeCile mClorin sAlvAnT Bethesda Blues and Jazz. 7 p.m. $35–$50.

hAr mAr supersTAr, sWeeT spiriT Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. $15.

Pioneered by artists like Wiley and Dizzee Rascal at the beginning of the millennium in London’s intimate rave culture, grime is finally beginning to grab a foothold here in the states. This isn’t too surprising considering Drake is newly besties with grime superstar Skepta, and Kanye West was surrounded by a posse of grime emcees at the Brit Awards in 2015. With a famously forward-thinking nightlife, D.C. is certainly no stranger to the sound, and the city has recently hosted grime artists like DJ Spooky, AJ Tracey, and Skepta. November will see popular grime emcee Stormzy’s first visit to the District, and it’s a must-see for those intrigued by the buzzworthy genre. With rich influence from dancehall, reggae, and jungle, grime is characterized by futuristic synths, aggressive basslines, and a gritty, underground vibe. As heard on his prominent 2015 single “Shut Up” and his 2014 debut album Dreamer’s Disease, Stormzy brilliantly interprets these elements and has proven himself to be an electrifying ambassador of the sound. Oct. 28 at Rock & Roll Hotel. $25.

—Casey Embert

reCkless kelly, miCky AnD The moTorCArs The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $20–$25.

ponD Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15.

10.25 Tuesday

sTorMzy

miss kiTTin, Chris niTTi Flash. 8 p.m. $5–$10.

The grATeFul bAll FeATuring TrAvelin’ mCCourys AnD JeFF AusTin bAnD The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $25–$30. look pArk Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $25–$27. roy hArgrove Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $40–$45. ryley WAlker, CirCuiT Des yeux DC9. 9 p.m. $12–$14. shellAC, shAnnon WrighT Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. $20. sWiTChFooT & relienT k Fillmore Silver Spring.

7 p.m. $33.

10.27 Thursday

ADiFe o’DonovAn, Willie WATson Birchmere.

7:30 p.m. $25.

AlAn Doyle & The beAuTiFul gypsies Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $25–$30. hArsh nArAyAn, sArAngi; ADiTyA kAlyAnpur, TAblA S. Dillon Ripley Center. 7:30 p.m. $15. highly suspeCT, sloThrusT Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. $20. niCole DollAngAnger, snAil mAil Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe. 7:30 p.m. $10–$12. no pArenTs, WhiTe FAng, birTh DeFeCTs DC9. 8:30 p.m. $10–$12. pACo osunA Flash. 8 p.m. $5–$10. roy hArgrove Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $40–$45. sT. luCiA, bAio 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $27.50.

Temples, vinyl WilliAms Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $25.

10.28 Friday

AlAn JACkson, lAuren AlAinA EagleBank Arena. 7:30 p.m. $55.50. hilAry hAhn Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $38–$95.

JeFFrey osbourne Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. $75–$95.

lAurA benAnTi Barns at Wolf Trap. 3 p.m.; 8 p.m. $40–$45. llyr WilliAms University of the District of Columbia Auditorium. 2 p.m. $45. mipso, sAm leWis The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $15–$20. pApADosio, soohAn 9:30 Club. 10 p.m. $19.50. roy hArgrove Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $40–$45.

Tom pAxTon & John mCCuTCheon Birchmere.

7:30 p.m. $39.50.

TooTie heATh: The Whole Drum TruTh Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $26–$39.

10.30 sunday

CeCile mClorin sAlvAnT Bethesda Blues and Jazz. 7:30 p.m. $35–$50.

Colbie CAillAT, usTin young, high Drive heArT Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $69.50.

FrAnkie Cosmos, big ThieF Rock & Roll Hotel.

8 a.m. $15. gArreTT klAhn Black Cat Backstage. 7:30 p.m. $15.

JACkie greene, Johnny irion The Hamilton.

7:30 p.m. $20–$25.

JerusAlem quArTeT Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 3 p.m. $10–$25.

Jimmy heATh AT 90 Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

8 p.m. $20–$55. misery loves Co. Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5. roy hArgrove Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $40–$45. sTreeTlighT mAniFesTo Fillmore Silver Spring.

6 p.m. $20.

WhAT mAkes iT greAT? WiTh rob kApiloW– over The rAinboW: songs oF hArolD Arlen Baird Auditorium at National Museum of Natural History. 6 p.m. $25.

10.31 Monday

big bAnD hAlloWeen sCreAm Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Free. ghosTs oF sAilors AT seA Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. $5. griz, The geek x vrv, hAyWyre Echostage. 9 p.m. $20–$30.

11.1 Tuesday

DAnny broWn Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $25. suzAnne vegA Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $43.

11.2 Wednesday

briAn CulberTson Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $55. eriC krAsno bAnD AnD Doyle brAmhAll ii The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $30–$35.

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universiTy AnD CommuniTy bAnD Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Free.

11.3 Thursday

briAn CulberTson Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $55. el Ten eleven, bAyonne Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. $15. elvis CosTello & The imposTers Warner Theatre. 8 p.m. $67.50–$123. enTer The hAggis Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $28–$34.

FoAls, beAr hAnDs, kiev Echostage. 7 p.m. $43.45.

Jeremy olAnDer Flash. 8 p.m. $10–$15.

JonAThAn buTler Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55.

July TAlk DC9. 9 p.m. $13–$15. mAnDolin orAnge, my bubbA The Hamilton.

7:30 p.m. $18–$35. rÜFÜs Du sol 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $20.

11.4 Friday

JonAThAn buTler Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55. legenDs oF souThern hip-hop: mysTikAl, Juvenile, TriCk DADDy, bun b, 8 bAll & mJg AnD pAsTor Troy DAR Constitution Hall. 8 p.m. $59–$125. rebirTh brAss bAnD The Hamilton. 7 p.m.; 10:30 p.m. $35–$45. reD sAmmy, penny pisTolero, June sTAr, sTreeT 45s Velvet Lounge. 8:30 p.m. $8. sheilA JorDAn Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery.

7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $26–$39. snAkehips, lAkim 9:30 Club. 10 p.m. $25. sneAks, hAnD grenADe Job Smithsonian American Art Museum. 6 p.m. Free.

The veils DC9. 7 p.m. $13–$15.

11.5 saTurday

naTional syMphony orchesTra WiTh nicola BenedeTTi The 2016-2017 season marks Christoph Eschenbach’s final season as the National Symphony Orchestra’s music director. He came to D.C. by way of a more prominent orchestra, in Philly, with an enormous amount of hype—a war-orphan-turned-superstar pianist-turned conductor, with old world glamour and a rolodex of celebrity friends—but he couldn’t quite live up to it. His impulsive conducting style, heavy on intuition and light on technique, made for often erratic programs, and some questioned his $2 million-plus salary, the highest in the nation. But when Eschenbach is on, he’s on, especially when tackling those Romantic-era standards he’s known for. So a Tchaikovsky program is a safe bet—in this case, his third symphony and the Polonaise from Eugene Onegin.

Eschenbach also has a rep for cultivating rising stars, most famously a teen pianist with a penchant for sequined suits named Lang Lang. Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti was another of Professor Esch’s gifted youngsters; he showcased her at Chicago’s Ravinia festival four years ago, and now brings her to the Kennedy Center to perform a still-new violin concerto written by jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. Oct. 27 to 29 at the Kennedy Center. $15–$89.

—Mike Paarlberg

kero kero BoniTo Super kawaii South London trio Kero Kero Bonito tackles life’s hard topics in its future-pop music: things like beating boys at video games, the importance of finishing your homework, and how many shrimp one must eat before one’s skin turns pink. Vocalist Sarah Bonito’s bilingual sing-songy raps often flow from Japanese to English on a whim while flawlessly decorating a cutesy, 8-bit J-Pop soundscape produced by partners Gus Lobban and Jamie Bulled. After a series of sugary sweet singles, Bonito Generation, the anticipated follow-up to its 2014 debut album, Intro Bonito, is expected in October, so one thing’s for sure: Its inaugural performance in D.C. this fall won’t be lacking in neon-colored, glitter-flecked whimsy. Nov. 5 at U Street Music Hall. $15.

—Casey Embert

AlexAnDriA symphony: vivAlDi’s Four seAsons The Schlesinger Center at NOVA Community College, Alexandria Campus. 8 p.m. $5–$80.

JAmes vinCenT mCmorroW, DAn mAngAn 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $30. mArgo priCe, hugh mAsTerson The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $15–$20. pAper rouTe, hAlFnoise DC9. 8 p.m. $13–$15. sheilA e. Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $55–$70. universiTy oF mArylAnD ChAmber JAzz Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Free. universiTy oF mArylAnD Women’s Chorus AnD men’s Chorus Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Free.

11.10 Thursday

brAnDy ClArk WiTh kAren JonAs Birchmere.

7:30 p.m. $29.50.

The FAlCon, mikey erg, Arms AloFT DC9.

8:30 p.m. $15. iCon For hire, sTiCheD up heArT Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe. 7 p.m. $15. nATionAl symphony orChesTrA: DuruFlé’s requiem / Debussy préluDes & noCTurnes Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 7 p.m. $15–$89. sheilA e. Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $55–$70. sisTer spArroW & The DirTy birDs, kolArs The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $17.25–$50. sTs9 Fillmore Silver Spring. 9 p.m. $34.

11.11 Friday

CrisTinA pATo Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $25–$30.

DeATh From Above, blACk rebel moTorCyCle Club, DeAp vAlly Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $35.

FesTivAl oF prAise Tour DAR Constitution Hall. 8 p.m. $38–$83. hooTs AnD hellmouTh, Will overmAn bAnD, The vegAbonDs Gypsy Sally’s. 8:30 p.m. $12–$15. mCCoy Tyner quArTeT Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $60. peT shop boys Warner Theatre. 8 p.m. (Sold out)

bAD suns, Coin Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $20.

sT. pAul & The broken bones, DiAne CoFFee 9:30 Club. 8 p.m. $35.

ChuCho vAlDes & Joe lovAno Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 8 p.m. $55.

TAylor hiCks, ChAD ellioTT The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $18–$43.

ChuCho vAlDes Joe lovAno quinTeT Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 8 p.m. $55.

universiTy oF mArylAnD symphony orChesTrA: beeThoven symphony no.

8 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $10–$25.

JonAThAn buTler Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55.

WilD beAsTs Black Cat. 8 p.m. $20.

keiTh sWeAT, minT ConDiTion DAR Constitution Hall. 8 p.m. $52–$125.

11.12 saTurday

The legenD oF zelDA: symphony oF The goDDesses–mAsTer quesT Warner Theatre. 8 p.m. $45–$75.

Cole sWinDell, Jon lAngsTon Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $32.50. luCAs DebArgue University of the District of Columbia Auditorium. 2 p.m. $47.

mArillion 9:30 Club. 8 p.m. $55. pAT mCgee bAnD Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $35.

mCCoy Tyner quArTeT Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $60.

The peDriTo mArTinez group Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $26 + $39.

nATionAl symphony orChesTrA: DuruFlé’s requiem / Debussy préluDes & noCTurnes Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $15–$89.

rebirTh brAss bAnD The Hamilton. 7 p.m.; 10:30 p.m. $35–$45. sororiTy noise, JAnk, rATboys DC9. 7:30 p.m. $13–$16. universiTy oF mArylAnD WinD orChesTrA: vAriATions on A revoluTion Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $10–$25.

11.6 sunday

The inTerrupTers, bAD Cop bAD Cop, The Fuss Black Cat Backstage. 7:30 p.m. $12–$14.

JonAThAn buTler Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55.

sunFloWer beAn, The lemon TWigs Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15.

TegAn AnD sArA, Torres 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $36.

universiTy oF mArylAnD ChAmber JAzz Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Free.

11.7 Monday

11.9 Wednesday

silver Apples Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15.

brAnD neW, The FronT boTToms, moDern bAsebAll EagleBank Arena. 7 p.m. $27.50–$40. kiA benneTT Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

JoshuA rADin, gooD olD WAr Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $39.50.

sonATA ArCTiCA Fillmore Silver Spring. 5:15 p.m. $30–$62.50.

mAxWell, mAry J. blige, ro JAmes Verizon Center. 7 p.m. $49.50–$199.50.

TegAn AnD sArA, Torres 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $36.

meshuggAh, high on Fire Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $29.50.

11.8 Tuesday

seu Jorge Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. $39.50–$191.

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TAmArA Wellons Joe’s Movement Emporium. 8 p.m. $10–$20.

WAyne shorTer: The unFolDing Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. 8 p.m. $25–$59.

AnDerson eAsT Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $25.

Willie nile Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $22–$25.

DAmien JurADo Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $17.

11.13 sunday

ForTAs ChAmber musiC ConCerTs: TAkáCs quArTeT Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater.

7:30 p.m. $25–$59.

FrAnk mCComb Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $25. grouplove, munA, Dilly DAlly Echostage. 7 p.m. $44.45.

eriC oWens AnD susAnnA phillips University of the District of Columbia Auditorium. 4 p.m. $45. lyDiA loveless, AAron lee TAsJAn Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $16–$18. r. kelly Verizon Center. 8 p.m. $105. somo 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $20.

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Four GoldberG Variations There’s something deeply masochistic about wanting to hear Bach’s Goldberg Variations four times in one day, but some Bach fans are like that. Those who perform the variations tend to describe them as either “monotonous” or “hellaciously monotonous,” and they were among Bach’s more obscure works until an up-and-coming pianist named Glenn Gould made them inexplicably famous, in a surprise (to everyone, including him) hit recording in the ’50s. He only did so by cutting the work’s 80-minute run time in half. The whole thing reads like a homework lesson in composition, 30 variations of mostly the same melodies in mostly the same key. The National Gallery’s all-day Goldberg festival mitigates the insanity with four different types of performances. Historically informed purists can check out Ignacio Prego’s performance on the instrument for which they were originally written, the harpsichord (most recordings, like Gould’s, are on piano). Those who prefer chamber ensembles can enjoy transcriptions for string and wind instruments. And those who wish to get as far away from the original as possible—the wisest choice—can hear pianist Dan Tepfer’s jazz interpretation. Nov. 6 at National Gallery of Art. Free.

—Mike Paarlberg

TAmArA Wellons Joe’s Movement Emporium. 4 p.m. $10–$20.

The WAshingTon Chorus presenTs philip glAss: symphony no. 5 (requiem, bArDo AnD nirmAnAkAyA) Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 5 p.m. $18–$72.

11.14 Monday

ATmosphere, broTher Ali, Dem ATlAs, plAin ole bill AnD lAsT WorD 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $27.50. omAr sosA Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $30. sTevie niCks, preTenDers Verizon Center. 7 p.m. $49–$150.

11.15 Tuesday

ACousTiC AlChemy Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. $35.

DArDen purCell Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

The FrAy, AmeriCAn AuThors Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $40. gAvin JAmes Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15. gooD ChArloTTe, The sTory so FAr, Four yeAr sTrong, big Jesus Echostage. 7 p.m. $38.30.

The mAgik*mAgik orChesTrA Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 8 p.m. $15–$18. mArylAnD operA sTuDio: The rApe oF luCreTiA Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 3 p.m. $10–$25. pATTy lArkin AnD suzzy roChe & luCy WAinWrighT roChe The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $15–$20. universiTy ChorAle, universiTy oF mArylAnD Women’s Chorus AnD men’s Chorus Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m.

Free.

FACulTy shoWCAse series: 12 sTrings AnD 88 keys Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Free.

Jon bellion Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $25.

JohnnysWim 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $25.

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7:30 p.m. $10–$25.

11.17 Thursday

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k.FlAy Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $14.

11.21 Monday

riDers in The sky The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $17–$30.

There is very little, if anything, that Wayne Shorter can’t do on the saxophone. Not only is his artistry revered throughout jazz circles, Shorter, as one of the few remaining 20th century jazz icons that is still alive and playing at a high level who has influenced a wide spectrum of non-jazz artists. With sideman work and compositions that stretch back to the days of the Miles Davis Quintet and the jazz-fusion brilliance of Weather Report, Shorter, now in his 80s, continues to tour with his quartet, featuring pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade. They are coming to the Kennedy Center to perform a new work, “Unfolding,” co-commissioned by the Kennedy Center, which offers a sonic interpretation of the Big Bang theory. Scientific stuff aside—as long as it swings, I’m there.

Nov. 12 at Kennedy Center, Eisenhower Theater. $25–$59.

—Jerome Langston

The ChorAl ArTs soCieTy oF WAshingTon presenTs berlioz: requiem, op. 5 Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 5 p.m. $15–$69.

11.16 Wednesday

porTer robinson & mADeon Echostage. 9 p.m. $30–$40.

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11.20 sunday

sAmAnThA Fish, lighTnin mAlColm The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $24.75–$29.75.

moonFACe DC9. 9 p.m. $12–$14.

On Nov. 8, the long national nightmare that is Election 2016 will finally be over. What better way to celebrate the returns (or mourn the defeat of Donald Trump, if you’re into that sort of thing) than by commemorating the first and greatest loss of 2016: David Bowie. And not just with your standard-issue, DJ-ed retrospective, but with possibly the finest interpretations of some of Bowie’s greatest works: Hear Brazilian singersongwriter Seu Jorge perform his touching, acoustic covers of Bowie hits like “Life on Mars?,” “Space Oddity,” and “Rebel, Rebel.” First recorded for Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Jorge’s Portuguese covers are even more poignant after Bowie’s death. Even the Thin White Duke loved them, saying that Jorge “imbued” his songs with a “new level of beauty.” Regardless of what happens after Election Day, we could all use some beauty. Nov. 8 at Howard Theatre. $38.50–$191.

—Chris Kelly

TiA Fuller’s AngeliC WArrior quArTeT Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $26–$39.

WhAT mAkes iT greAT? WiTh rob kApiloW– briTTen: A Ceremony oF CArols Baird Auditorium at National Museum of Natural History. 6 p.m. $25.

eriC burDon & The AnimAls Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $75–$85.

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seven lions Echostage. 9 p.m. $31.

ForTAs ChAmber musiC ConCerTs: ATos Trio Kennedy Center Theater Lab. 7:30 p.m. $45.

The king khAn & bbq shoW, The gArTrells Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. $15.

pWr bTTm, belloWs, lisA prAnk, AlAin ginsberg DC9. 8:30 p.m. $12–$14.

11.22 Tuesday

eriC burDon & The AnimAls Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $75–$85.

mArylAnD operA sTuDio: The rApe oF luCreTiA Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

7:30 p.m. $10–$25.

hiss golDen messenger, phil Cook Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15.

11.25 Friday

JeFF rosensToCk, hArD girls, kATie ellen DC9. 7:30 p.m. $13–$15.

Alex bugnon Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $30–$35.

Troye sivAn, DuA lipA EagleBank Arena. 7:30 p.m. $39.50.

eleCTriC hoT TunA The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $34.50–$59.50.

TWo Door CinemA Club Echostage. 7 p.m. $48.60.

The JApAnese house DC9. 7 p.m. $14.

11.18 Friday

The nighThAWks, skip CAsTro bAnD State Theatre. 7 p.m. $20.

elle king 9:30 Club. 8 p.m. $35. eriC burDon & The AnimAls Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $75–$85. evAneCenCe Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. (Sold out) kekuhi keAli’ikAnAkA’oleohAililAni & kAumAkAiWA kAnAkA’ole Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $10–$25. mArylAnD operA sTuDio: The rApe oF luCreTiA Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

7:30 p.m. $10–$25. miTski, FeAr oF men, WeAves Black Cat. 8 p.m. $16–$18.

John eATon Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $25–$27.

11.26 saTurday

Alex bugnon Blues Alley. 8 p.m. $30–$35.

The briAn seTzer 13Th AnnuAl ChrisTmAs roCks Tour Warner Theatre. 8 p.m. $45–$125. lAurel CAnyon: golDen songs oF los Angeles 1966–1972 Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $25–$29.

11.27 sunday

Alex bugnon Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $30–$35.

sloAn Rock & Roll Hotel. 9 p.m. $20.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 2 p.m.; 7 p.m. $40–$60.

11.19 saTurday

11.28 Monday

CAnTo generAl siglo xxi ChAmber CAnTATA GALA Hispanic Theatre. 8 p.m. $30. elle king 9:30 Club. 8 p.m. $35.

The gooD liFe Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe. 7:30 p.m. $13–$15. kekuhi keAli’ikAnAkA’oleohAililAni & kAumAkAiWA kAnAkA’ole Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $10–$25. kingsley FlooD, FelloW CreATures, louis Weeks Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15.

sAm roberTs bAnD Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $15.

Tempo: DuTilleux AnD boulez Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Free.

11.29 Tuesday

ArT gArFunkel Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $80–$90. neW musiC AT mArylAnD Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Free.

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royAl ConCerTgebouW orChesTrA Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $48–$120.

11.30 Wednesday

ArT gArFunkel Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $80–$90. boubACAr TrAore Trio The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $15–$25.

pig DesTroyer, DeCeAseD, shorT bus pileup, Drugs oF FAiTh Rock & Roll Hotel. 7:30 p.m. $18–$22.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 2 p.m.; 8 p.m. $40–$60.

Tomer geWirTzmAn UDC Theater. 2 p.m. $45.

DreW DAviDsen Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

virginiA operA: The bArber oF seville George Mason University Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. $54–$110.

JAson bonhAm’s leD zeppelin experienCe Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $39.50–$65.

12.4 sunday

xylouris WhiTe DC9. 9 p.m. $12.

ArTuro sAnDovAl Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55.

12.1 Thursday

ATTACCA quArTeT University of the District of Columbia Auditorium. 4 p.m. $35.

ArT gArFunkel Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $80–$90.

ArTuro sAnDovAl Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55. nso pops: DiAnA ross Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 7 p.m. $59–$179. reD FAng, TorChe, Whores Rock & Roll Hotel.

8 p.m. $25.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 7:30 p.m. $40–$60.

12.2 Friday

ArTuro sAnDovAl Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55.

bosTon brAss Barns at Wolf Trap. 7:30 p.m. $38.

The sWingles Barns at Wolf Trap. 7:30 p.m. $38.

12.3 saTurday

ArTuro sAnDovAl Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $50–$55. bernArD/ebb shoWCAse WiTh JusTin Jones, mADDy ClArk, AnD JAson byrD AMP by Strathmore. 8 p.m. $23.

FlossTrADAmus WiTh ToWkio, genT & JAWns Echostage. 9 p.m. $25–$35. nso pops: DiAnA ross Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $59–$179.

psyChiC Tv Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $20. renée Fleming voiCes: A merry liTTle ChrisTmAs WiTh megAn hilTy Kennedy Center Family Theater. 7 p.m. $69.

12.9 Friday

CATheDrAl ChorAl soCieTy:The Joy oF ChrisTmAs Washington National Cathedral. 8 p.m. $25–$79.

holiDAy pops! FeATuring lAurA benAnTi AnD sAnTino FonTAnA Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $24–$99.

universiTy oF mArylAnD WinD orChesTrA AnD WinD ensemble: CirCus mAximus Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 4 p.m. $10–$25. virginiA operA: The bArber oF seville George Mason University Center for the Arts. 2 p.m. $54–$110.

12.5 Monday

AnDy shAuF, Chris Cohen DC9. 9 p.m. $12–$14.

universiTy oF mArylAnD perCussion ensemble Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Free.

universiTy oF mArylAnD symphony orChesTrA: migrATion series Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $10–$25.

12.10 saTurday

mArgAreT leng TAn Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $10–$25.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 2 p.m. $40–$60.

gAmelAn AnD koTo ConCerT Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Free.

slØTFACe DC9. 7 p.m. $12.

12.8 Thursday

CopelAnD, rAe CAssiDy Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $20.

blues Alley youTh orChesTrA Blues Alley.

7 p.m. $15.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 8 p.m. $40–$60.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 8 p.m. $40–$60.

DAmien esCobAr Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. $49.50–$100.

ChrisTiAn sCoTT ATunDe ADJuAh Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m.

nso pops: DiAnA ross Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $59–$179.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 7:30 p.m. $40–$60.

WinTer big bAnD shoWCAse WiTh universiTy oF mArylAnD JAzz ensemble, universiTy oF mArylAnD JAzz lAb bAnD, AnD universiTy JAzz bAnD Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. $10–$25.

12.6 Tuesday

gloriA ruben Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $25. honors ChAmber musiC reCiTAl Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Free.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 7:30 p.m. $40–$60. shy girls Rock & Roll Hotel. 8 p.m. $13–$15.

12.7 Wednesday

ChAise lounge Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $22.50.

ForTAs ChAmber musiC ConCerTs: kAliChsTein-lAreDo-robinson Trio Kennedy Center Family Theater. 7:30 p.m. $59.

Mitski at Black Cat, Nov. 18

A holiDAy pops! FeATuring lAurA benAnTi AnD sAnTino FonTAnA Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 2 p.m.; 8 p.m. $24–$99. npr’s A JAzz piAno ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Family Theater. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $69.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 2 p.m.; 8 p.m. $40–$60.

12.11 sunday

bAnDAnA spliTs Mansion at Strathmore. 3 p.m. $20.

CATheDrAl ChorAl soCieTy: The Joy oF ChrisTmAs Washington National Cathedral. 4 p.m. $25–$79. mAnnheim sTeAmroller Music Center at Strathmore. 4 p.m.; 8 p.m. $52–$108.

kAleiDosCope oF bAnDs Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $10–$25.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 2 p.m.; 7 p.m. $40–$60.

renée Fleming voiCes: A merry liTTle ChrisTmAs WiTh megAn hilTy Kennedy Center Family Theater. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $69.

12.12 Monday

Tim reynolDs Blues Alley. 7 p.m.; 10 p.m. $25.

Black Violin

There have been several attempts to combine hip-hop and classical music, a lot of them corny. Rappers as varied as Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Jay Z, and Migos have gone from sampling orchestral loops to performing in front of backing orchestras playing those loops live.

It’s evidence of hip-hop’s rise to become the dominant form of pop music as well as classical’s desperation for anything approaching street cred. The Ft. Lauderdale duo Black Violin, comprising Kev Marcus Sylvester and Wil Baptiste, goes another route, starting from classical training on string instruments (violin and viola, respectively) and looping in hiphop beats. The group’s brand of fusion has gotten it stage time with Alicia Keys and the WuTang Clan, and production work for Lupe Fiasco and Kanye. While largely instrumental, its songs include spoken-word parts riffing on current issues of race in America. The album Stereotypes references both the 2014 Ferguson protests and the duo’s own experiences with stereotyping as black classical musicians. It’s a better classical formula for reaching younger audiences than, say, the Seattle Symphony’s “Baby Got Back” concert with Sir Mix-ALot. Nov. 12 at Music Center at Strathmore. $25–$55.

—Mike Paarlberg

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Last spring, the Washington National Opera blew its wad, so to speak, with its long-anticipated, hugely expensive, years-long undertaking of Wagner’s Ring Cycle. So who can blame them for following up with a couple light and easy comic operas? Of the two, Donizetti’s La fille du régiment is the more interesting, mostly by default, because the other one is The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart’s ridiculous, 18th-century version of R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet. Donizetti’s comedy treads on familiar opera territory, of the soapy variety, with a forbidden romance across class lines: in this case, across opposing sides of the Napoleonic Wars. WNO will return to more serious, envelope-pushing material in the spring, with Jake Heggie’s take on Dead Man Walking and Terence Blanchard’s Champion, about gay boxer Emile Griffith. Until then, fun and dumb will be the prevailing mood at the Kennedy Center’s Opera House. Nov. 12–20 at Kennedy Center Opera House . $45–$315.

—Mike Paarlberg

hiss golden Messenger MC Taylor’s upcoming LP, Heart Like a Levee, shares a title with a performance he held at Duke University back in November 2015, where his mystic country soul music paired perfectly with William Gedney’s striking photos of a Kentucky coal mining camp in 1972.

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and modern emotions. It is a product of the past, steeped in muddy waters and caked in clay, but it’s not static. Backed by the best band in the business with Phil Cook on guitar, Matt McCaughan on drums, and James Wallace on piano, Taylor connects the old and the new in song as he learns to balance work, family, and art. Nov. 17 at Rock & Roll Hotel. $15.

—Justin Weber

Andrew W.K. at Black Cat, Nov. 17

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If you still think Andrew W.K. is a comedy rocker whose act starts and stops at hitting himself in the face with a brick and partying until he pukes, you haven’t been paying attention in years. After releasing a few albums full of over-the-top, hard rock party anthems (along with albums composed of Japanophilic covers and new age improvisations), W.K. has turned his philosophy of partying into a Tony Robbins–styled empire, turning his focus from concerts to self-help seminars, advice columns, and now, with The Power of Partying, his first nationwide speaking tour. As the tour touches down at the Black Cat, prepare to find joy, truth and enlightenment through partying—hopefully without puking first. Nov. 17 at Black Cat. $20.

—Chris Kelly

MiTski There’s no better way to combat all those scary coming-of-age feelings, like stark loneliness, fleeting happiness, and unrequited love, than by totally indulging in them. With lyrics like “What do you do with a loving feeling/ If the loving feeling makes you all alone,” it’s clear that Mitski, indie rock’s favorite sad girl, knows her way in and out of her emotions like the best of them. This summer, the Brooklyn-based artist released her fourth album, Puberty 2, for the angsty teenager in all of us. With a vocal range that stretches from a guttural wail to a comforting croon, Mitski transforms the trials and tribulations of growing up into a more tangible experience, one that’s all too easy to relate to. Seeing her live this fall will feel less like a performance and more like a heart-to-heart with your bestie. Nov. 18 at Black Cat. $16–$18.

—Casey Embert

pWr BTTM Brooklyn queer punk duo PWR BTTM eschews subtlety. Members Liv Bruce and Ben Hopkins are known for plastering their faces with glitter and paint on stage while clad in outrageous, Kevin Barnes–like costumes, and their band name refers to sexual partners who maintain dominance even while they’re on the “bottom.” Yet their fearless creativity fits with the music— which is raw, loud, and bursting with garage rock catharsis. “My girl’s so sad/ Everything I do makes her mad/ Cries and cries till his eyes are red/ Two ugly cherries up in his head,” sings Hopkins on “Ugly Cherries,” a track about struggling with the everyday ups and downs of being queer. It’s a line that could probably work fine in a sullen folk song sung by a buttoned up singer-guitarist. But that’s far from PWR BTTM’s modus operandi. It came to rock its sadness—not just live in it—one speck of glitter at a time. Nov. 21 at DC9. $12–$14.

—Dean Essner

royal concerTgeBouW orchesTra

They’re “the best orchestra in the world,” at least according to a 2008 poll by classical music bible Gramophone, which convened an international panel of music critics and gave them the absurd task of comparing things that can’t really be quantifiably compared: symphony orchestras. And hey, rankings are necessary clickbait keeping entire publications afloat: Think U.S. News & World Report. In the orchestra world, “best” is often a matter of legacy, and Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw has that in spades. It was founded in 1888, with a reputation for consistent quality assured by long tenures for its chief conductors (it’s only on its eighth). Its seventh, under whom it won that 2008 accolade, Mariss Jansons, is no longer around, and for the orchestra’s D.C. visit, it will be led by a guest, Russian conductor Semyon Bychkov. But for an orchestra as old-world, burnished-mahogany as the Concertgebouw, even its guest conductors have a lot to live up to: One of its more notable frequent guests was Gustav Mahler, who conducted six of his own symphonies with the orchestra. This program will feature Mahler’s fifth, because of course.

Nov. 29 at Kennedy Center Convert Hall. $48–$120.

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12.13 Tuesday

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 8 p.m. $40–$60.

mAC miller Fillmore Silver Spring. 7:30 p.m. $35.

sherrie mAriCle & The DivA JAzz orChesTrA: ellA Wishes you A sWingin’ ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $26–$30.

eriC FelTen JAzz orChesTrA Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $30.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 7:30 p.m. $40–$60.

12.14 Wednesday

musiCiAns From mArlboro Baird Auditorium at National Museum of Natural History. 7:30 p.m. $15.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 7:30 p.m. $40–$60.

12.17 saTurday

The ChorAl ArTs soCieTy oF WAshingTon presenTs A FAmily ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 1 p.m. $20–$45. eAmonn mCCrysTAl & Chloë AgneW in ConCerT Kennedy Center Family Theater. 7:30 p.m. $70.

zemer ChAi Mansion at Strathmore. 7:30 p.m. $20.

nATionAl symphony orChesTrA: hAnDel’s messiAh Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $15–$89.

12.15 Thursday

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 2 p.m.; 8 p.m. $40–$60.

nATionAl symphony orChesTrA: hAnDel’s messiAh Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 7 p.m. $15–$89. rAmsey leWis AnD John pizzArelli Music Center at Strathmore. 8 p.m. $40–$95.

sherrie mAriCle & The DivA JAzz orChesTrA: ellA Wishes you A sWingin’ ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery. 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. $26–$30.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 7:30 p.m. $40–$60.

The WAshingTon Chorus presenTs A CAnDlelighT ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 4 p.m. $18–$72.

Thievery CorporATion 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $45.

WhiTe ForD bronCo Gypsy Sally’s. 9 p.m. $22.

12.16 Friday

12.18 sunday

nATionAl symphony orChesTrA: hAnDel’s messiAh Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $15–$89.

The ChorAl ArTs soCieTy oF WAshingTon presenTs A ChorAl ArTs ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 7 p.m. $15–$69.

CiTy Choir oF WAshingTon: The holly AnD The ivy, musiC For ChrisTmAs National Presbyterian Church. 4:30 p.m. $15–$50. kurT elling holiDAy shoW The Hamilton. 6:30 p.m. $27.75–$59.75. ms. lAuren hill, seun kuTi Fillmore Silver Spring. 7:30 p.m. $77.

12.24 saTurday

12.27 Tuesday

The ChorAl ArTs soCieTy oF WAshingTon

CluTCh, The obsesseD, lionize, silver

presenTs A ChorAl ArTs ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 1 p.m. $15–$69. herrerA–riChArDson “holiDAy JAm” Blues

12.28 Wednesday

spring sChool oF roCk bAnD 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. $30. live AT The Fillmore: The DeFiniTive TribuTe To The originAl AllmAn broThers

sTArT mAking sense- A TribuTe To TAlking heADs, hmFo: A hAll & oATes TribuTe The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $18–$25.50.

12.31 saTurday

Alley. 7 p.m. $20.

bAnD The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. $15–$23.

neW yeAr’s eve WiTh Cyrus ChesTnuT Blues Alley. 6:30 p.m.; 10 p.m. $110–$150.

A holiDAy shoW WiTh los lobos The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $49.75–$55.

9:30 Club 815 V St. NW. (202) 265-0930. 930.com

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 7:30 p.m. $40–$60.

AMP by Strathmore 11810 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda.

(301) 581-5100. ampbystrathmore.com

Flash 645 Florida Ave. NW. (202) 827-8791. flashdc.com

Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.

(301) 581-5100. strathmore.org

Folger Shakespeare Library 201 East Capitol St. SE. (202 544-7077 folger.edu

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. (202) 429-2121. bachconsort.org

George Mason University Center for the Arts 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax.

(888) 945-2468. cfa.gmu.edu

Rhizome DC 6950 Maple St. NW. rhizomedc.org

nATionAl symphony orChesTrA: hAnDel’s messiAh Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 1 p.m. $15–$89.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 2 p.m.; 7 p.m. $40–$60.

12.19 Monday

The ChorAl ArTs soCieTy oF WAshingTon presenTs A ChorAl ArTs ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 7 p.m. $15–$69.

DAve DeTWiler’s WhiTe house bAnD Blues Alley. 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. $20.

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 7:30 p.m. $40–$60.

12.20 Tuesday

The WAshingTon Chorus presenTs A CAnDlelighT ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 7 p.m. $18–$72.

12.21 Wednesday

The seConD shepherDs’ plAy Folger Shakespeare Library. 7:30 p.m. $40–$60.

The WAshingTon Chorus presenTs A CAnDlelighT ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 7 p.m. $18–$72.

12.22 Thursday

The WAshingTon Chorus presenTs A CAnDlelighT ChrisTmAs Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 7 p.m. $18–$72.

12.23 Friday

Fillmore FlAshbACk: 80s vs 90s DAnCe pArTy FeATuring biz mArkie Fillmore Silver Spring. 8 p.m. $15.50.

Biliana VouTchkoVa & Michael Thieke

With Sonic Circuits promoting experimental music and Rhizome DC in Takoma providing a community space for cultural experimentation, D.C. will be rife with compelling noise and ambient artists this fall. For those looking to get into experimental music, dive in head first and go to any show Sonic Circuits and Rhizome DC are hosting. They will all challenge listeners in new ways. One of the highlights is the violin and clarinet duo of Biliana Voutchkova and Michael Thieke.

They take their time thoughtfully poking their way through strange soundscapes. For new listeners, the deliberate tempo and familiar instruments are ideal, allowing them to hear Voutchkova and Thieke play with tone and rhythm and better understand the difference between pushing boundaries and button mashing. Dec. 12 at Rhizome DC. $10.

—Justin Weber

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery 1050 Independence Ave. SW. (202) 633-1000. asia.si.edu Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE. (202) 399-7993. atlasarts.org Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. (703) 255-1900. wolftrap.org Bethesda Blues and Jazz 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.

(240) 330-4500. bethesdabluesjazz.com Birchmere 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria.

(703) 549-7500. birchmere.com Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW. (202) 667-4490. blackcatdc.com Blues Alley 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. (202) 337-4141. bluesalley.com Bossa Bistro 2463 18th St NW. (202) 667-0088. bossadc.com Catholic University of America 620 Michigan Ave. NE. (202) 319-5000. cua.edu Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Stadium Drive and Route 193, College Park. (301) 405-2787. theclarice.umd.edu Comet Ping Pong 5037 Connecticut Ave. NW. (202) 364-0404. cometpingpong.com

Gypsy Sally’s 3401 K St. NW. (202) 333-7700. gypsysallys.com The Hamilton 600 14th St. NW. (202) 787-1000. thehamiltondc.com Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. (202) 549-4172. hillcenterdc.org Hill Country Live 410 7th St. NW. (202) 556-2050. hillcountrywdc.com Howard Theatre 620 T St. NW. (202) 803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas.

(703) 993-7759. hyltoncenter.org IOTA Club & Café 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington.

(703) 522-8340. iotaclubandcafe.com Jiffy Lube Live 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow.

(703) 754-6400. livenation.com Kennedy Center 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. kennedy-center.org

Rock & Roll Hotel 1353 H St. NE. (202) 388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre 1611 N Kent St., Arlington. (703) 276-6701. arlingtonarts.org.

The Schlesinger Center at NOVA Community College, Alexandria Campus 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. (703) 845-6156. nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter Sixth & I Historic Synagogue 600 I St. NW. (202) 408-3100. sixthandi.org Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe 2477 18th St. NW. (202) 450-2917. songbyrddc.com State Theatre 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church.

(703) 237-0300. thestatetheatre.com Tropicalia 2001 14th St. NW. (202) 629-4535. tropicaliadc.com Twins Jazz 1344 U St. NW. (202) 234-0072. twinsjazz.com U Street Music Hall 1115 U St. NW. (202) 588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com

DAR Constitution Hall 1776 D St. NW. (202) 628-4780. dar.org

Library of Congress First Street and Independence Avenue SE. (202) 707-5507. loc.gov

DC9 1940 9th St. NW. (202) 483-5000. dcnine.com

Lincoln Theatre 1215 U St. NW. (202) 888-0050. thelincolndc.com

EagleBank Arena 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax.

(703) 993-3000. eaglebankarena.com

Lyceum 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria.

(703) 838-4994.

Verizon Center 601 F St. NW. (202) 628-3200. verizoncenter.com

Echostage 2135 Queens Chapel Road NE. (202) 503-2330. echostage.com

Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda.

(301) 581-5100. strathmore.org

Warner Theatre 513 13th St. NW. (202) 783-4000. warnertheatredc.com

Fillmore Silver Spring 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring.

(301) 960-9999. fillmoresilverspring.com

Merriweather Post Pavilion 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia.

(410) 715-5550. merriweathermusic.com

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. (202) 537-6200. nationalcathedral.org

Velvet Lounge 915 U St. NW. (202) 462-3213. velvetloungedc.com

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“Photography Reinvented: The Collection of Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker” at National Gallery of Art, Sept. 30 to March 5

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2,000 Miles: DiviDeD lanD, CoMMon HuManity German artists Daniel Schwarz and Stefan Falke consider the outdated ramifications of a border wall between Mexico and the United States in this exhibition co-presented with the Mexican Cultural Institute. Schwarz presents two 1,000-inchlong accordion books to represent the physical barrier between the two nations, and Falke displays images from his photography project “La Frontera: Artists along the U.S.-Mexican Border.”

Goethe-Institut Washington. Sept. 14 to Nov. 4.

2016 atHenaeuM invitational The theme of this annual exhibition is “Oh! The Joy!” and asks participating artists to create a piece that captures a moment of pure elation. The best pieces from invited artists and open-call participants receive cash prizes. The Athenaeum. Sept. 22 to Nov. 6. abstraCtion Prints that defy logical form by artists, including Mortimer Borne, Grace Hartigan, and Nancy Previs, are showcased at this exhibition. Old Print Gallery. Sept. 17 to Nov. 12. allen linDer Linder, a former sculptor who has turned to drawing, showcases a series of ink works on paper. Montpelier Arts Center. Sept. 3 to Oct. 30. tHe art of PolitiCs Painter Michael Fischerkeller applies a street art aesthetic to this series of works exploring the intersection of art and contemporary political issues. Torpedo Factory Art Center. Sept. 7 to Oct. 2. better HoMes anD GarDens Local public artist Becky Borlan presents a series of immersive and floral works in this exhibition presented as part of “Immersion,” the ongoing series of multimedia installations set up at locations through-

out Anacostia. Vivid Solutions Gallery. Sept. 30 to Nov. 18.

CelebratinG our MeMories, CelebratinG our lives: snaPsHots of afriCan aMeriCan CoMMunities Timed to coincide with the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, this exhibition features photos of black families and their experiences drawn from D.C.’s Scurlock Studio Collection and St. Martinsville, La.’s Fournet Drug Store. National Museum of American History. Sept. 9 to Dec. 27. a Century in tHe MakinG: builDinG tHe national MuseuM of afriCan aMeriCan History anD Culture Learn how the Smithsonian’s newest museum came into being in this exhibit that follows the NHAAHC from inception to construction to opening. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Opens Sept. 26. a CHanGinG aMeriCa: 1968 anD beyonD The third part of the museum’s signature exhibit traces the impact of African Americans on life in the aftermath of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting the work of the Black Panthers, hip-hop musicians, and the nation’s first black president. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Opens Sept. 26.

CinDy kane The painter presents a variety of pieces from her ongoing “Birds” series. Cross MacKenzie Gallery. Sept. 2 to Sept. 30.

Cultural exPressions The concept of African diaspora culture is explained through the examples of style, food, and art displayed in this exhibit.

National Museum of African American History and Culture. Opens Sept. 26.

DefenDinG freeDoM, DefininG freeDoM: era of seGreGation 1876–1968 The muse-

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um’s narrative continues to expand in this exhibit, which covers the civil rights movement and includes a dress sewed by Rosa Parks, stools from the Greensboro, N.C., Woolworth’s where sit-ins were held, and the coffin of Emmett Till. National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Opens Sept. 26.

Defy/Define Visual artists explore issues and themes related to identity in this group show presented at Transformer and in the front window of its neighboring storefront, Carl’s Barbershop. Represented mediums include performance art, video, and photography. Transformer Gallery. Sept. 17 to Oct. 22. elizabetH Catlett & benny anDrews Hemphill celebrates the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture with this exhibition of work by two significant AfricanAmerican modernist sculptor and painter. Hemphill. Sept. 14 to Oct. 29.

HoMe, aGain The 28th annual P.G. County Juried Exhibition highlights works focused on the idea of home. Participating artists, all residents of the county, use new techniques and materials to reflect on the themes of nostalgia and place.

Montpelier Arts Center. Sept. 9 to Oct. 30.

HunG liu: DauGHter of CHina, resiDent alien Coinciding with the presidential election, Liu’s exhibit highlights both immigrants and heroines, topics that have been discussed frequently in recent months. Inspired by the Socialist Realism techniques she learned growing up in China, Liu’s paintings now focus on chronicling history.

Katzen Arts Center at American University. Sept.

6 to Oct. 23.

iMMersion: GHost teCH Artist Philip McGaughy crafts wood, plastic, and foam sculptures on which videos and images of the Anacostia River will be projected. Visitors will hear the sounds of the river, as well as go-go music and recorded conversations from people living near the waterway. Presented as part of the ongoing “Immersion” series of multimedia installations set up at locations throughout Anacostia. Honfleur Gallery. Sept. 30 to Nov. 16. iMPressive exPressions: PatterninG in Clay Members of the Kiln Club display their delicately scored and decorated pottery in this group show. Torpedo Factory Art Center. Sept. 5 to Oct. 2. in tHe tower: barbara kruGer The National Gallery devotes its intimate tower space to the art of Barbara Kruger, known for mixing black and white photographs with text. “Untitled (Know nothing, believe anything, Forget everything),” a recent acquisition, will be on display, as will other signature pieces by Kruger. National Gallery of Art. Sept.

30 to Jan. 22. it takes a nation Local artists, including Holly Bass, Larry Cook, and Sheldon Scott respond to the work of Black Panther artist Emory Douglas and fellow members of the African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists, many of whom worked at Howard University in the 1960s and ’70s, in this new exhibit. It also features original work by AFRICOBRA members. Katzen Arts Center at American University. Sept. 6 to Oct. 23.

Jason wriGHt The painter presents a series of geometric landscapes featuring diverse perspectives. Long View Gallery. Sept. 22 to Oct. 23. los anGeles to new york: Dwan Gallery, 1959–1971 Acclaimed gallery owner Virginia Dwan,

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an early patron of 20th century artists like Yves Klein and Robert Rauschenberg, is celebrated in this exhibition that includes work exhibited in the Dwan Gallery. It also examines earth art, a medium that Dwan championed, and looks at how air travel and interstate highways made these types of projects possible. National Gallery of Art. Sept.

30 to Jan. 29.

MakinG a way out of no way The impact of racial oppression and the ways in which African Americans worked to overcome it is the subject of this ongoing exhibit. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Opens Sept. 26.

MenDinG In this interactive exhibition, local artist Nicole Salimbene creates a series of spots where visitors can meditate in front of sculptures and paintings of images traditionally associated with mending, like thread, needles, and stitches. Flashpoint Gallery. Sept. 17 to Oct. 15.

Mike HaGen The artist presents a series of patterned, hand-pulled prints. Washington Printmakers Gallery. Sept. 28 to Oct. 29.

Military History Learn about the careers of African-American members of the armed services in this exhibit that features stories and artifacts from every major American conflict, beginning with the Revolutionary war and extending up to our contemporary conflicts. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Opens Sept. 26. a (Mis)PerCeiveD PHysique: boDysCaPes by tHree woMen artists Artists Carolina Mayorga, Allana Clarke, and Lauren Kalman investigate the way women’s bodies have been represented in art over time in this group show curated by Kayleigh Bryant-Greenwell. Torpedo Factory Art Center. Sept. 3 to Oct. 16.

MusiCal CrossroaDs The outfit Marian Anderson wore when she sang at the Lincoln Memorial, Chuck Berry’s Cadillac, and objects connected to Public Enemy are showcased in this chronologically organized exhibit. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Opens Sept. 26.

“It takeS a NatIoN: art for SocIal JuStIce wIth emory DouglaS aND the black paNther party, afrIcobra, aND coNtemporary waShINgtoN artIStS” Emory Douglas was to the Civil Rights movement what Aaron Douglas had been to the Harlem Renaissance. As the Black Panther Party’s Minister of Culture, he influence politically charged artists that engage identity and social practice, like the group AFRICOBRA. With a nod to the communist revolution that influenced them, the Black Panther artists largely adopted graphic arts for its social messages. This exhibition includes responses to that body of work by local artists who will likely find some fertile inspiration

for expressing Black Lives Matter. The show is fundamental to anyone interested in the prominence of social practice in art now, with a look back at its roots in the Black Panther Party and the 1960s. Coinciding with the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, it deftly complements that museum’s inaugural programming. Through Oct. 23 at American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center. Free.

—Erin Devine

“other worlDS of ImagINatIoN aND woNDer” Just over the D.C. border in Prince George’s County, the Brentwood Arts Exchange is the cornerstone of an emerging arts district, mounting exhibitions that favor experimental form and important social issues. This year’s season opener brings contemporary craft into an examination of fragility and stability in the natural world. Laurel Lukaszewski’s unglazed porcelain arrangements transform space, crawling along walls and crevices or suspended from ceilings. Often composed of

hundreds of individual pieces, the minimal, complex structures reference organic forms. Joseph A. Corcoran fuses transparent blown glass and mixed media elements into sculptural abstractions reminiscent of an unearthly, biomorphic reality.

The resulting collaboration joins a number of recent exhibitions fixated on the many concepts of “environment” in art. Through Nov. 12 at Brentwood Arts Exchange at Gateway Arts Center. Free.

—Erin Devine

no Man’s lanD: woMen artists froM tHe rubell faMily ColleCtion The Miami-based collection collaborates with NMWA on this show that features pieces by artists from 15 countries.

Work includes large-scale paintings and abstract sculptures that celebrate the female body. National Museum of Women in the Arts. Sept. 30 to Jan. 8. noise, boDy, MusiC Musicians and visual artists collaborate to explain how our personalities and lives are affected by music in this exhibition featuring work by Michael Schiffer & Nate Alex Lewis, Farrah Skeiky, FK Alexander, Antibody Corporation, and Fire-Toolz. VisArts. Sept. 7 to Oct. 16. notes froM tHe Desert: PHotoGraPHs by Gauri Gill Indian photographer Gill showcases dozens of images of marginalized groups in western Rajasthan in this exhibition that draws attention to India’s remote desert region. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Sept. 17 to Feb. 12. otHer worlDs of iMaGination anD wonDer Ceramic artist Laurel Lukaszewski and glass sculptor Joseph A. Corcoran create site-specific works for Brentwood Arts Exchange in this immersive exhibition. Curator Jennifer Lindsay arranges the artists’ work next to each other, forcing visitors to consider the size, shape, and materials of each piece. Brentwood Arts Exchange. Sept. 6 to Nov. 12.

PHotoGraPHy reinventeD: tHe ColleCtion of robert e. MeyerHoff anD rHeDa beCker This exhibition, featuring 33 pieces pledged to the National Galley, highlights the work of members of the Düsseldorf School , Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Jeff Wall. Photos by Cindy Sherman and Vik Muniz also offer perspectives on the medium itself. National Gallery of Art. Sept. 30 to March 5.

Portal sCreens: DC to Milwaukee’s aMani neiGHborHooD Neighborhoods in D.C. and Wisconsin are connected in this live video installation presented by Shared_Studios, an art and technology collective that aims to connect groups around the world. Katzen Arts Center at American University. Sept. 6 to Oct. 23.

“NoteS from the DeSert: photographS by gaurI gIll” Gauri Gill, an Indian-born, U.S.-educated artist, has spent years photographing western Rajasthan, a region in northwestern India. The Sackler Gallery’s exhibit of 57 of Gill’s black-and-white prints often turns intensely personal, as with her documentation of the family of Izmat, whose elder daughter, Jannat, died at age 23. It’s not for nothing that Gill’s work has been compared to the

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Depression-era documentary work by Dorothea Lange—though in images like “Izmat,” Gill’s hybrid old-new look offers a bracing contrast to Lange. In that image, the titular subject appears in the crown of a delicately rendered tree, barely distinguishable from the leaves. Sept. 17 to Feb. 12, 2017 at Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Free.

—Louis Jacobson

Now on view Red: Ming Dynasty/Mark Rothko Transcending time and culture, powerful color unites a rare Ming dish and a Rothko painting.

Freer|Sackler warmly thanks the National Gallery of Art for lending to this exhibition. LED light fixtures provided by Philips Lighting.

Opens September 17 Notes from the Desert: Photographs by Gauri Gill Glimpse the girls and women of Rajasthan, India, through compelling images.

Opens October 15 The Art of the Qur’an: Treasures from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Experience the enduring legacy of the arts of the Qur’an. On opening day enjoy free events for all ages from 11 am to 4 pm.

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Power of PlaCe This ongoing exhibition looks at traditional African-American neighborhoods and their role in our national story. Featured locations include Oak Bluffs, the black enclave on Martha’s Vineyard, Chicago, and Tulsa. National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Opens Sept. 26.

ic contributions of African Americans. National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Opens Sept. 26.

PubliC DisPlays of PrivaCy Local artists Nakeya Brown, Adrienne Gaither, Danielle Smith and Khadijah Wilson present a series of works that reflect on issues of identity and memory as they relate to black womanhood. Brown’s photographs focus on ideals of beauty, Wilson’s installation physically binds individuals together, Gaither uses paint and digital manipulation to illustrate familial conflicts, and Smith uses her brush to capture delicate moments of joy and pain. DC Arts Center.

Sept. 9 to Oct. 16.

syntHetiC transforMations Multimedia artist and former Smithsonian research fellow Shih Chieh Huang presents a series of sculptures inspired by phosphorescent sea creatures and crafted from LED lights, computer parts, and plastic bags. Greater Reston Arts Center. Sept. 16 to Nov. 19.

Pulitzer Prize PHotoGraPHs The Newseum celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize with this updated exhibition that features commentary from winning photographers in addition to every awarded image. Newseum. Opens Sept. 19. seleCtions froM tHe Dwan Gallery anD virGinia Dwan arCHives This exhibition, presented in the NGA Library in conjunction with “Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery, 1959–1971,” pulls documentary material to further explain the gallery’s influence and operations in the mid-20th century. Featured objects include promotional posters and catalogs, as well as letters and ledger books. National Gallery of Art. Sept. 30 to Jan. 29. sHoreline Greg Kahn, Glen McClure, and Miller Taylor display images of coastal communities and the people that live in them in this exhibition presented at the gallery as part of FotoWeekDC. Carroll Square Gallery. Sept. 9 to Nov. 23. silos Marginalized artists are the focus of this new exhibit named for the confining structures such artists are said to exist in. Curated by Jeffreen M. Hayes, the exhibition features work by Wilmer Wilson IV, Stacy-Lynn Waddell, and Ellington Robinson, among others. Katzen Arts Center at American University. Sept. 6 to Oct. 23. slavery anD freeDoM The centerpiece exhibition of the newest museum on the National Mall focuses on slavery and its integral role in the American story. Featured items include a hymn book that belonged to Harriet Tubman, a South Carolina slave cabin, and shackles used to restrain children. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Opens Sept. 26. sPorts: levelinG tHe PlayinG fielD See grips belonging to gymnast Gabby Douglas, a robe worn by Muhammad Ali, and shoes from track star Carl Lewis in this exhibit that looks at the athlet-

steven williaMs The mixed-media artist combines influences from science fiction and found objects in his colorful pieces. Montpelier Arts Center. Sept. 3 to Sept. 25.

takinG tHe staGe The work of African-American playwrights and actors like Ntozake Shange and Paul Robeson is the highlight of this exhibit that looks at the ways these artists created more thoughtful representations for themselves on stage. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Opens Sept. 26. tHis enD uP Participants in Project Dispatch, an art subscription service, display their work in cardboard boxes to emphasize the theme of delivery and surprise. Featured artists include Eleanor Barba, Allison Long Hardy, and Jerome Skiscim. DC Arts Center. Sept. 16 to Dec. 11. tiMber City Learn about the durability of wood structures and how the cutting-edge technology behind timber construction has advanced architecture in this new exhibition curated by Yugon Kim and Tomomi Itakura, founders of Boston’s ikd.

National Building Museum. Sept. 17 to May 21. toDas las Manos Students from the Latin American Youth Center work with muralist Francisco Letelier to create a large work inspired by the murders of Letelier’s father, former Chilean Ambassador Orlando Letelier, and Ronni Karpen Moffitt in D.C. 40 years ago this fall. Katzen Arts Center at American University. Sept. 6 to Oct. 23. uPDraft aMeriCa Sculptor Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg turns thousands of pages of the Congressional Record into color-coded paper airplanes to represent partisan division in this new installation. Katzen Arts Center at American University. Sept. 6 to Oct. 23. visions anD revisions: renwiCk invitational 2016 Work by Steven Young Lee, Kristen Morgin, Jennifer Trask, and Norwood Viviano crafted from porcelain, clay, bone, metal, and glass explores the boundaries of traditional technique in this annual exhibition presented for the first time since the Renwick renovation. Renwick Gallery.

Sept. 9 to Jan. 8. watCH tHis! new DireCtions on tHe art of tHe MovinG iMaGe This exhibition culled from

“Ragnar Kjartansson” at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Oct. 14 to Jan. 8.

“No maN’S laND: womeN artIStS from the rubell famIly collectIoN”

Don and Mera Rubell have been collecting contemporary artwork for the Rubell Family Collection since 1964. The 6,800-piece collection is now at home in a former Drug Enforcement Administration confiscated-goods warehouse in Miami. As collectors, the Rubells readily recognize that many works by women artists remain undervalued in the current market. They’ve moved to purchase them, aiming also to impact contemporary artists’ lives. For “No Man’s Land,” the Rubell Family Collection pulled works from women artists acquired over the last five decades. The show’s organization suggests a conversation between the new acquisitions and those that joined the Rubell collection decades ago.

The original, sprawling exhibit opened at the Rubell Family Collection in December, coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach. The traveling version of the exhibition is a selection of those pieces chosen to highlight a dual focus: the female body and the “process of making.” The show features 37 artists from 16 different countries. The show places the acrylic, rhinestone, and enamel portraiture of Mickalene Thomas alongside Rosemarie Trockel’s wool paintings and the infinity nets of Japanese star Yayoi Kusama, highlighting a diversity of approach in form and media. Sept. 30 to Jan. 8, 2017 at National Museum of Women in the Arts. $8–$10.

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the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s permanent collection highlights advancements in contemporary imagery. Alex Prager’s “Face in the Crowd,” a video installation that touches on themes of claustrophobia and voyeurism, is displayed for the first time as part of this show, as are pieces by Eleanor Antin, John Baldessari, and Peter Campus. Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Sept. 9 to March 6. yvette kraft The painter celebrates 30 years of creating art with this exhibition that includes sketches, drawings, and paintings. Studio Gallery.

Sept. 28 to Oct. 22.

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2016 fall solos Seven artists, selected from a field of more than 100, showcase their work in individual galleries at this annual exhibition that highlights never-before-seen work. Arlington Arts Center. Oct. 15 to Dec. 18. tHe art of tHe qur’an See 50 ornate manuscripts belonging to sultans and elites from the collection of the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in this exhibit, the first of its kind in the U.S. Ranging from the 8th to the 17th centuries, these books offer insights into the religious practices and power structures of individuals living hundreds of years ago. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Oct. 15 to Feb. 20.

DrawinGs for PaintinGs in tHe aGe of reMbranDt The drawings that inspired majestic works by the Dutch Masters get preferred treatment in this new exhibition that features pieces

by Rembrandt van Rijn, Aelbert Cuyp, and Pieter Jansz Saenredam, as well as full paintings. National Gallery of Art. Oct. 4 to Jan. 2. froM royal Mail to PubliC Post Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the United Kingdom’s mail system from its inception under the reign of Henry VIII to a system used by millions in the Postal Museum’s latest exhibition. National Postal Museum. Oct. 21 to Jan. 16.

HanDMaDe : MaDe by HanD Local artists, including Nate Lewis, Natalie Cheung, and Avi

“IN the tower: barbara kruger”

Climbing the narrow spiral staircase to reach the National Gallery of Art’s Tower Gallery, you can’t help but feel as though you’re sneaking into somewhere you shouldn’t be.

So it’s reassuring that for the space’s reopening (after a nearly three-year renovation), the featured artist will be a familiar sight to D.C. museum-goers: Barbara Kruger’s commanding word art is also currently on view at the Hirshhorn and in the permanent collection of the American Art Museum. The Hirshhorn recently acquired Kruger’s series “Untitled (Know nothing, Believe anything, Forget everything),” created between 1987 and 2014, and encompassing some of her most iconic works. Her signature style of blackand-white photographs with striking bands of red or black holding her evocative phrases, screen printed onto glossy vinyl, will be on full display. In addition, many of her original paste-ups and process work will be exhibited along with a video interview with the artist, offering a fresh view of some of her more recognizable works. Sept. 30 to Jan. 22, 2017 at National Gallery of Art. Free.

—Stephanie Rudig

“loS aNgeleS to New york: DwaN gallery, 1959–1971”

When a museum highlights a recently acquired collection, the results can feel more like an obligatory (and yawn-inducing) show-and-tell rather than a cohesive, absorbing exhibition. But when the collector is Virginia Dwan, it could become the exhibition of the season.

Dwan was one of the most visionary, avant-garde gallerists of the 20th century, so it makes perfect sense that her recent gift to the National Gallery of Art of 250 paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures will reopen the gallery’s East Wing. Her Los Angeles space was the city’s epicenter for Minimalism and Conceptualism throughout the 1960s. For several years, her gallery operated from both coasts—a revolving door for the most progressive artists working in the U.S. The most exciting feature of Dwan’s legacy was her seminal role in supporting the Land Art movement, so expect to see works by artists like Robert Smithson and Walter De Maria that aren’t often featured in museums. Sept 30. to Jan. 29, 2017 at National Gallery of Art. Free.

—Erin Devine

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Gupta, display their work at this group exhibition.

Morton Fine Art. Oct. 28 to Nov. 17.

JaCkie HoysteD The multimedia artist, a native of Ireland now based in Bethesda, showcases a series of new pieces related to themes of feminism, identity, and religion. Hillyer Art Space. Oct. 7 to Oct. 30.

JosePH sHetler The local artist presents a series of his gray, post-minimalist paintings. Hillyer Art Space. Oct. 7 to Oct. 30.

PeoPle on tHe Move: beauty anD struGGle in JaCob lawrenCe’s MiGration series The Phillips Collection and the Museum of Modern Art work together to reunite all 60 panels of Jacob Lawrence’s influential “Migration Series,” paintings chronicling the movement of African Americans from the rural South to the industrial North in the early 20th century. This exhibition is supplemented by a series of community events and discussions where participants can learn about the Great Migration. Phillips Collection. Oct. 8 to Jan. 8.

Power... (i know it wHen) Participants in Sparkplug, DCAC’s artist’s collective, showcase work in a variety of mediums in this exhibition. All the pieces relate, in some way, to the themes of power and empowerment. DC Arts Center. Oct. 21 to Dec. 4. rives wiley The painter, video maker, and recently named Hamiltonian Fellow displays a variety of colorful works in her first solo exhibition.

Hillyer Art Space. Oct. 7 to Oct. 30. salute to seConDary Colors Artists present pieces in shades of green, orange, and purple in this colorful showcase. Torpedo Factory Art Center. Oct. 4 to Nov. 6. sMitH | Paley This new exhibit features paintings

by Clarice Smith, sculptures by Albert Paley, and a collaboration between the two artists. Their 2016 piece “Triptych” inspired this show. Kreeger Museum. Oct. 7 to Dec. 30. tHirD Patterns AAC resident artist Alice Whealin showcases colorful works painted on wood panels and transparencies in this exhibition that

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focuses on images of internal bodies. Arlington Arts Center. Oct. 15 to Dec. 18.

“Visions and Revisions: Renwick Invitational 2016” at Renwick Gallery, through Jan. 8

wanDerer/wonDerer: PoP-uPs by Colette fu The acclaimed pop-up artist showcases works from two of her collections. “Haunted Philadelphia” features ghoulish images from Fu’s hometown, and “We Are Tiger Dragon People” explores Fu’s ancestral homeland in China’s Yunnan Province. National Museum of Women in the Arts. Oct. 14 to Feb. 26. wHitfielD lovell: tHe kin series & relateD works Acclaimed American artist Lovell presents a series of crayon portraits of African Americans paired on the page with drawings of sentimental objects like brooches and flags. The 40 pieces in this exhibition explore topics like heritage, identity, and memory. Phillips Collection. Oct. 8 to Jan. 8.

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aMy CHan anD katie barnes The artists tap into pop art themes, images of cells, and psychedelia in this exhibition. The Athenaeum. Nov. 10 to Dec. 26. bill viola: tHe MovinG Portrait View a variety of works by the influential video artist in this exhibition, the museum’s first show dedicated to media art. Viola’s work deals with human emotions and he carefully manipulates his portraits of faces and bodies to express sadness and spirituality. National Portrait Gallery. Nov. 18 to May 7. binGata! only in okinawa Works by contemporary Okinawan textile makers and fashion designers are displayed along with bright traditional fabrics dyed in the bingata method in this new exhibition. The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum. Nov. 5 to Jan. 30. bolD broaDsiDes anD bitsy books Explore a selection of pieces from the “Dead Feminists” broadsides series that celebrates international women icons in this exhibition in the museum’s library. Miniature versions of artist’s books, full of drawings and delicate crafts, are also shared.

National Museum of Women in the Arts. Nov. 21 to March 17.

worlD war i: aMeriCan artists view tHe Great war A broad collection of work created between 1914 and 1918 is presented in this exhibition that looks at American responses to the conflict. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Oct. 31 to May 6.

Arlington Arts Center 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington.

(703) 248-6800. arlingtonartscenter.org

Goethe-Institut Washington 1990 K St. NW #03. (202) 847-4700. goethe.de/washington

Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel.

(301) 377-7800. arts.pgparks.com

Phillips Collection 1600 21st St. NW. (202) 387-2151. phillipscollection.org

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery 1050 Independence Ave. SW. (202) 633-4880. asia.si.edu

Greater Reston Arts Center 12001 Market St., Ste. 103, Reston.

(703) 471-9242. restonarts.org

Morton Fine Art 1781 Florida Ave. NW. (202) 628-2787. mortonfineart.com

The Athenaeum 201 Prince St., Alexandria.

(703) 548-0035. nvfaa.org

Hemphill 1515 14th St. NW. (202) 234-5601. hemphillfinearts.com

National Building Museum 401 F St. NW. (202) 272-2448. nbm.org

Renwick Gallery 1661 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. (202) 633-7970. renwick.americanart.si.edu

Brentwood Arts Exchange 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood.

(301) 277-2863. arts.pgparks.com

Hillyer Art Space 9 Hillyer Court NW. (202) 338-0325. hillyerartspace.org

Carroll Square Gallery 975 F St. NW. (202) 234-5601. carrollsquare.com

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW. (202) 633-4674. hirshhorn.si.edu

Cross MacKenzie Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW. (202) 337-7970. crossmackenzie.com DC Arts Center 2438 18th St. NW. (202) 462-7833. dcartscenter.org Flashpoint Gallery 916 G St. NW. (202) 315-1305. culturaldc.org Folger Shakespeare Library 201 E. Capitol St. SE. (202) 544-7077. folger.edu The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum 701 21st St. NW. (202) 994-5200. museum.gwu.edu

Honfleur Gallery 1241 Good Hope Road SE. (202) 365-8392. honfleurgallery.com Katzen Arts Center at American University 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. (202) 885-2787. american.edu/cas/katzen

Long View Gallery 1234 9th St. NW. (202) 232-4788. longviewgallerydc.com

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National Museum of African American History and Culture 1400 Constitution Ave. NW. (202) 633-4751. nmaahc.si.edu National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Ave. NW. (202) 783-5000. nmwa.org

Smithsonian American Art Museum 8th and F streets NW. (202) 633-7970. americanart.si.edu Studio Gallery 2108 R St. NW. (202) 232-8734. studiogallerydc.com Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria.

(703) 838-4565. torpedofactory.org.

Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW. (202) 347-2787. touchstonegallery.com

National Portrait Gallery 8th and F streets NW. (202) 633-8300. npg.si.edu

Transformer Gallery 1404 P St. NW. (202) 483-1102. transformerdc.org

National Postal Museum 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE. (202) 633-5555. postalmuseum.si.edu

VisArts 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. (301) 315-8200. visartsatrockville.org

Newseum 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. (888) 639-7386. newseum.org

Vivid Solutions Gallery 1231 Good Hope Road SE. (202) 365-8392. vividsolutionsdc.com

AND GALLERIES

Kreeger Museum 2401 Foxhall Road NW. (202) 337-3050. kreegermuseum.org Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building 101 Independence Ave. SE. (202) 707-5000. loc.gov

National Gallery of Art 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. (202) 737-4215. nga.gov

Old Print Gallery 1220 31st St. NW. (202) 965-1818. oldprintgallery.com

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW. (202) 669-1497. washingtonprintmakers.com

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CHinaMania Sculptors Walter McConnell and Sin-Ying Ho display ceramic pieces inspired by ancient Chinese art in this exhibition presented in collaboration with Ferrin Contemporary, a Massachusetts gallery specializing in ceramic art. Cross MacKenzie Gallery. Nov. 4 to Dec. 2. first folio! sHakesPeare’s aMeriCan tour In 2016, the Folger sent certified copies of Shakespeare’s first folio to all 50 states to mark the 400th anniversary of his death. With all the folios returned to the library, this exhibition marks the largest collection of first folios ever displayed in one location. Folger Shakespeare Library. Nov. 19 to Jan. 22. forMat Photographer Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah curates this exhibition of small, photo-inspired art presented at Hillyer as part of Fotoweek DC. Hillyer Art Space. Nov. 7 to Dec. 30. fotoweek DC View a variety of exhibitions from local and international photographers at this annual gathering for photography fans taking place at venues throughout the city. Various venues. Nov. 12 to Nov. 20.

Gene Davis: Hot beat Explore the work of one of the Washington Color School’s finest painters when Gene Davis’ colorfully striped pieces from the 1960s are displayed in this exhibition. Smithsonian American Art Museum. Nov. 18 to April 2. ibero-aMeriCan Cultural attaCHe assoCiation Artists from the Iberian peninsula display their work in this exhibition that aims to promote

and preserve the culture and history of the region.

Hillyer Art Space. Nov. 7 to Dec. 18.

Mark braDforD The acclaimed multimedia artist creates a site-specific work that will span the entire circumference of the Hirshhorn’s Inner Ring Galleries. Known for blending personal and historical themes, Bradford focuses this piece on the female voices of the Civil Rights movement. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Nov. 17 to Sept. 17.

PatriCia PHilliPs bowDen The Corcoran graduate presents a series of works painted on found objects. Montpelier Arts Center. Nov. 5 to Nov. 27. sinGle lens reflex-tions Local photographers turn their attention to their families and familiar locations in this group show. Montpelier Arts Center. Nov. 6 to Dec. 31. unveileD Ecuadorean documentary photographer Paola Paredes showcases images from her series chronicling her discussion of her sexuality with her conservative family. Hillyer Art Space.

Nov. 7 to Dec. 18. urban Color Photographers Susan Stregack and Rollin Fraser display a series of detailed, colorful images captured during their explorations of cities. Montpelier Arts Center. Nov. 5 to Dec. 31. werner Drewnes Washington Printmakers Gallery showcases works by the founding member of the American Abstract Artists in honor of the 80th anniversary of the group’s founding. Washington Printmakers Gallery. Nov. 2 to Nov. 26.

“photography reINveNteD: the collectIoN of robert e. meyerhoff aND rheDa becker”

More than two years after the National Gallery of Art announced it had acquired several dozen photographs from the Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Collection, a selection from the collection will go on display Sept. 30. It’s heavy on works from the Düsseldorf School, including Thomas Struth, Candida Höfer, Andreas Gursky, and Thomas Ruff, and it also includes works by other leading contemporary photographers, including Hiroshi Sugimoto, Cindy Sherman, Vik Muniz, and Jeff Wall. My favorite work, however, is the massive, 75.5 in. x 195 in. image from 2003 by Thomas Demand titled “Clearing.” The work is a widescreen portrayal of a lush forest of greenery—made from thousands of individually fabricated leaves—lit by bright waves of sunlight. The work, which I originally saw more than a decade ago in his solo show at the Museum of Modern Art, is at once fake yet utterly believable, and universal in its connection to the viewer. Sept. 30 to March 5, 2017 at National Gallery of Art. Free.

—Louis Jacobson

“ragNar kJartaNSSoN” Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson is an enigmatic artist, and a hard one to pin down.

He works across multiple media, but most of his works are time-based, and seem to reside somewhere between performance art, recital, and avant garde cinema. In his video installation “The Visitors,” musicians positioned throughout a ramshackle mansion perform a dirge for over an hour, and the action unfolds over nine screens simultaneously. Many works focus on exhaustively repeating actions, but rather than becoming tedious, they offer richness or absurd humor as they progress. The video piece “God” casts Kjartansson as a particularly philosophical lounge singer, repeatedly warbling “sorrow conquers happiness” while backed by a full band. In works such as “The End,” a series of 144 portraits of Kjartansson’s friend—produced one per day during the 2009 Venice Biennale—the repetitive process is as important, if not more so, than the finished piece. Keeping things extra strange, a live performance of Kjartansson’s “Woman in E,” in which a solitary woman will continuously strum an E minor chord atop a rotating pedestal, will run for the duration of the exhibit. This will be Kjartansson’s first comprehensive U.S. exhibition. Oct. 14 to Jan. 8 at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Free.

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PULITZER PRIZE PHOTOGRAPHS GALLERY Opens Sept. 16, 2016 See every Pulitzer Prize–winning photograph and listen to the photographers reveal the stories behind some of the most famous images of all time. This updated exhibit marks the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prizes.

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Isa Genzken, Schauspieler, 2013; Mixed media, 72 1/4 x 18 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. | This exhibition is organized by the Rubell Family Collection, Miami. Presentation of the exhibition at NMWA is made possible through the generous support of the Clara M. Lovett Emerging Artists Fund. Additional funding is provided by the Judith A. Finkelstein Exhibition Fund, Stephanie Sale, and Share Fund. Creative: Tronvig Group

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December annual HoliDay GrouP sHow Montpelier’s resident artists showcase sculptures, paintings, and photos at this year-end exhibition. Montpelier Arts Center. Dec. 3 to Dec. 31.

Get to know your wilD neiGHbor Young naturalists can learn about the world around them in this exhibition that incorporates scientific infor-

mation and artistic projects. Brentwood Arts Exchange. Dec. 1 to Dec. 31.

HoliDay sMall works sHow Morton’s resident artists display their work at this annual showcase. Morton Fine Art. Dec. 3. to Jan. 5.

MiCHelle Peterson-albanDoz The local artist, known for her work with wood, displays a series of new pieces inspired by the American flag.

Long View Gallery. Dec. 1 to Jan. 8.

“waNDerer/woNDerer: pop-upS by colette fu” If as a kid you enjoyed pulling secret tabs and turning wheels in pop-up books, Colette Fu’s work is certain to impress. Fu has extensively photographed her hometown of Philadelphia and her ancestral home of the Yunnan province of China with a focus on the varied ethnic tribes living in that region. In turn, she uses her photographs to construct elaborate pop-up book structures, and they put Pat the Bunny to shame. The designs are intricate and dense, with many overlapping layers creating immense depth and scale. Many give the sense of a National Geographic photo spread turned into sprawling, trippy theater sets. Adding to the epic scale is the fact that some of the works, once unfolded, are the size of coffee tables.

Fu’s books are so dynamic and engaging that they practically beg to be played with—never has the “no touching” rule been so hard to follow. Oct. 14 to Feb. 26, 2017 at National Museum of Women in the Arts. $8–$10.

—Stephanie Rudig

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Celebrating the 500th anniversary of the world’s first public postal service—the U.K.’s Royal Mail—D.C.’s most underrated museum will show documents from 1635 and 1840. Beginning with King Charles I’s decree to expand the mail service from just a courier for the royal family into the expansive public service it remains today, the exhibition covers the first mail coach, the first postal uniforms, the establishment of the Post Office Investigation Branch (the world’s oldest official criminal investigation unit), the first mail train, and the first money order. The show ends with the introduction of the first postage stamp, a concept that revolutionized the way the world (still) sends its letters and packages. Say what you will about lost mail; the Royal Post introduced a line of communication between regular people that would eventually help pave the way to democracy. Oct. 21 to Jan. 16, 2017 at National Postal Museum. Free.

—Elena Goukassian

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AND PERFORMANCE September

Culture ShoCk The company and its affiliated ensembles—Mini Shock, Mighty Shock, Future Shock, and Afta Shock—perform pieces by local choreographers at this showcase. Dance Place.

Sept. 24, 8 p.m.; Sept. 25, 2 p.m.; Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $20–$25.

DANiSh DANCe theAtre The acclaimed Scandinavian dance ensemble returns to the Kennedy Center with Black Diamond, an athletic, eveninglength work. Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater.

Oct. 18, 8 p.m.; Oct. 19, 8 p.m. $25–$79.

Cinderella at Kennedy Center Opera House, Oct. 20 to 30

Debbie AlleN’S freeze frAMe... Stop the MADNeSS The acclaimed choreographer and Kennedy Center favorite returns with a theatrical narrative that explores violence through stories, music, and movement. Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Oct. 27, 8 p.m.; Oct. 28, 8 p.m.; Oct. 29, 2 p.m.; Oct. 29, 8 p.m.; Oct. 30, 2 p.m. $29–$109.

J.A.M. Se7eN This recurring revue features dances set to classic tunes, Broadway hits, and contemporary pop favorites. Featuring live music from an ensemble of local singers, this production is recommended for audiences of all ages. Joe’s Movement Emporium. Sept. 23, 8 p.m.; Sept. 24, 8 p.m. $15–$25.

DeMo by DAMiAN woetzel Woetzel, a former New York City Ballet principal dancer, brings together performers from a variety of disciplines to honor their artistic heroes. Featured artists include dancers Lil Buck and Robert Fairchild and vocalists Jacqueline Bolier and Kate Davis. Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Oct. 10, 8 p.m. $25–$59.

MArthA GrAhAM DANCe CoMpANy The nation’s oldest dance company, founded 90 years ago, performs a series of works choreographed

by Graham and other legendary modern dancers at the Northern Virginia community center. Alden Theatre. Sept. 24, 8 p.m. $35–$50.

DorrANCe DANCe with toShi reAGoN AND biGlovely Musician Toshi Reagon collaborates with MacArthur Genius grantee Michelle Dorrance on this new percussive, evening-length performance that celebrates the history of tap dancing. Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Oct. 5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 6, 8 p.m. $25–$75.

MozArt, AMADeuS, AND the GrAN pArtitA Members of Post-Classical Ensemble and the Washington Ballet Studio Company come together to interpret Mozart’s Wind Serenade in B-flat major, the so-called “Gran Partita.” Choreographer Igal Perry leads the dancers in this new piece. Sidney Harman Hall. Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. $25–$50.

Step AfrikA! the MiGrAtioN: refleCtioNS oN JACob lAwreNCe Step Afrika!, the D.C.based global ambassador for the tradition of step dance, debuts a new and expanded production of its signature work, The Migration, based on American painter Jacob Lawrence’s iconic series (displayed at the Phillips Collection and at MoMA in New York). The acclaimed company viscerally blends body percussion, dance, spoken word, projected images of Lawrence’s paintings, and live and recorded music to chart the story of AfricanAmerican migrants moving from the South to the North in the early 1900s. The use of step dance is a perfect pairing, as the U.S. tradition originated in the same time period captured in Lawrence’s paintings. The program, which launches Washington Performing Arts’ 50th anniversary season, features members of the Men and Women of the Gospel Choir. Presented by Washington Performing Arts. University of the District of Columbia Auditorium. Sept. 30, 8 p.m. $45.

SteveN reker/opeN houSe Music and movement come together in Rememberer, an eveninglength piece that creates an immersive environment of sound, light, and dance. American Dance Institute. Sept. 30 8 p.m. $15–$30. wAShiNGtoN bAllet 40th ANNiverSAry CelebrAtioN Artistic Director Julie Kent narrates this evening of dance honoring the Washington Ballet’s four decades of existence. Dancers perform favorite works from the company’s repertoire by choreographers Choo San Goh and Septime

GiN DANCe CoMpANy The local ensemble presents Inner Voice, an evening-length work featuring new work from company founder Shu-Chen Cuff. Performers from DancEthos will also appear.

THEARC. Oct. 23, 4 p.m. $29.95.

Webre. Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Sept.

30, 8 p.m. $45–$500.

Atlas Performing Arts Center. Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 2, 5 p.m. $20–$30.

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DANA tAi SooN burGeSS DANCe CoMpANy Local choreographer Burgess displays his first piece as official choreographer-in-residence at the National Portrait Gallery. National Portrait Gallery. Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. Free.

AliGht DANCe theAter The company presents two pieces by female choreographers that explore the experience of women around the world. In Matina Phillips and Eleni Grove’s “Blue Mountain Express,” women on a train share their stories. In “Women’s Work” by Angella Foster, the choreographer tells the story of her Kentucky-based family. Dance Place. Oct. 29, 8 p.m.; Oct. 30, 7 p.m. $10–$25. bill t. JoNeS/ArNie zANe CoMpANy The acclaimed modern dance company presents Analogy/Dora: Tramontane, the story of a French Holocaust survivor who shared her experiences with Jones. The presentation combines movement with monologues and songs narrate Dora’s life. George Mason University Center for the Arts. Oct. 14, 8 p.m. $29–$48.

CAfé flAMeNCo The company of Furia Flamenca celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with this evening that incorporates traditional Spanish flamenco performances with music, drinks, and tapas.

DANCe plACe GAlA Local performers Adrian Galvin, Baakari Wilder, and Denyse Pearson join other ensembles at this evening celebrating Dance Place directors Carla Perlo and Deborah Riley. The event also includes a silent auction and dance party. Dance Place. Oct. 1, 7 p.m. $150.

DANCe theAtre of hArleM with AttACCA QuArtet First presented by Washington Performing Arts in 1972 and known for exploring the full depth and breadth of ballet with a commitment to diversity, DTH presents a program including the D.C. premiere of a piece by internationally acclaimed choreographer Francesca Harper, set to the music of John Adams and performed live by the Attacca Quartet. Presented by Washington Performing Arts with CityDance. Sidney Harman Hall. Oct. 14, 8 p.m.; Oct. 15, 2 p.m.; Oct. 15, 8 p.m. $30–$65.

iNbAl piNto & AvShAloM pollAk DANCe CoMpANy Wallflower, this startling and ethereal contemporary dance piece, was originally performed at the sculpture gallery of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Costumed from head to toe in colorful hand-knitted body suits, the 10 dancers throw away the conventions of Western movement and create startling shapes, unexpected compositions and shocking sculptural configurations with their bodies. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Oct. 13, 8 p.m. $10–$25.

JeSS CurtiS/GrAvity AND ClAire CuNNiNGhAM Disabled British artist Claire Cunningham joins forces with choreographer Jess Curtis on The Way You Look (At Me) Tonight, a new duet performance that combines movement with video and text. A decade after Curtis introduced Cunningham to dance, they collaborate on this new piece that explores habits and perception. Dance Place.

Oct. 22, 8 p.m.; Oct. 23, 7 p.m. $15–$30. kAte weAre CoMpANy In Marksman, Weare’s dancers explore the magnetic physical connections between humans in a series of formal movements that reveal feelings of aloneness, power, and attraction. American Dance Institute. Oct. 28, 8 p.m.; Oct. 29, 8 p.m. $15–$30.

MANASSAS bAllet theAtre The local dance company prepares for Halloween with its produc-

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tion of Frankenstein, a choreographed interpretation of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel about a scientist and the project that continues to haunt him after he creates it. Hylton Performing Arts Center. Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 23, 3 p.m. $15–$55.

MfA DANCe theSiS CoNCert: wAkiNG DArkNeSS. wAitiNG liGht MFA Dance candidates Colette Krogol and Matt Reeves present their thesis work in a joint concert that exhibits the overlap between Krogol’s exploration of her CubanAmerican heritage and Reeve’s examination of origin myths and metaphors of darkness. The two choreographers present a unified performance, enhanced by interactive multimedia design elements, that explores the themes of waiting, transitions and transformations over time, juxtapositions of old and new, and the possibilities of partnering and lifting. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 8, 2 p.m.; Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 9, 2 p.m. $10–$25.

The Blues ProjecT For fans of tap dance and contemporary blues musicianship, the collaborative work of tap dancer/choreographer Michelle Dorrance, and folk/blues singer and composer Toshi Reagon, should evoke quite a bit of excitement. Dorrance has emerged as a major figure in the world of tap, having won a MacArthur Genius Grant for her artistry, while Reagon has received steady acclaim since her debut in the ’90s. The D.C.-reared musician’s powerful singing and guitar playing are featured throughout The Blues Project, and serves as a narrator to the intense, highly athletic tap-dancing performed by Dorrance, along with members of her dance company. Reagon is joined by her own group, BIGLovely, and together, both ladies—having had stand-out individual performances at previous Kennedy Center shows—stand a strong chance of surpassing their prior work with The Blues Project. Oct. 5 to 6 at Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. $25–$75.

—Jerome Langston

JANe frANkliN DANCe The local company presents The Migration Project, its exploration of the ways people move from place to place. Created specifically for Theatre on the Run, the piece includes elements of visual art and performance.

Theatre on the Run. Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 6, 3 p.m.; Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 13, 3 p.m.; Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 19, 3 p.m.; Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. $20–$26.50.

Metro tAp rootS Celebrate the region’s long connection with tap dancing at this performance that highlights a variety of work curated by artists Baakari Wilder, Lisa Swenton-Eppard, Yvonne Edwards, and Susan Kilbourne. Dance Place. Nov. 5, 8 p.m.; Nov. 6, 4 p.m. $15–$30.

NortherN virGiNiA bAllet The local company welcomes former American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky to perform in its production of The Nutcracker. Hylton Performing Arts Center. Nov. 26, 2 p.m.; Nov. 27, 6 p.m. $20–$35.

MorGAN thorSoN Focused around the idea of extinction, choreographer Thorson’s world premiere incorporates characteristics related to both performance and death, like inertia, endurance, and decay. The final result is a work that looks at dance as a living and dying thing. American Dance Institute. Oct. 14, 8 p.m.; Oct. 15, 8 p.m. $15–$30.

okwui okpokwASili Nigerian choreographer Okpokwasili draws inspiration from the 1929 Igbo Women’s War and 2014’s Bring Back Our Girls movement to create a dystopian world in Poor People’s TV Rooms, a new piece that combines dance with sound and text. American Dance Institute.

Nov. 18, 8 p.m.; Nov. 19, 8 p.m. $15–$30.

SuzANNe fArrell bAllet The Kennedy Center’s resident ballet company presents a night of work by choreographer George Balanchine. Featured pieces include “Gounod Symphony,” “Stars & Stripes,” and “Danses Concertantes.” Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Oct. 21, 8 p.m.; Oct. 22, 2 p.m.; Oct. 22, 8 p.m.; Oct. 23, 2 p.m. $39–$99.

rAphAel XAvier A self-taught hip-hop dancer and breaking artist, Raphael Xavier has forged an exceptional approach to improvisation-based performance. Drawing from his background as a hiphop magazine photographer and musician, Xavier confounds and expands the boundaries of dance.

Point of Interest, a minimalistic hip-hop piece, offers audiences multiple perspectives on the inner workings of dance. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Nov. 10, 8 p.m.; Nov. 11, 8 p.m. $10–$25.

twb StuDio CoMpANy Members of the Washington Ballet’s Studio Company perform new work in this intimate showcase. THEARC. Oct. 29, 2 p.m.; Oct. 29, 7 p.m. $20. veloCityDC DANCe feStivAl Featuring the city’s best-known ensembles, undiscovered gems, and everyone in between, the VelocityDC Dance Festival has become one of the highlights of Washington’s dance season, returning for its eighth year with a broad range of styles from ballet to flamenco, tap to hip hop. Presented by Washington Performing Arts with the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities and Shakespeare Theatre Company. Sidney Harman Hall.

Oct. 7, 8 p.m.; Oct. 8, 8 p.m. $18–$30.

NOvember

CiNCiNNAti bAllet The Ohio-based company presents its interpretation of The Nutcracker, complete with elaborate set decorations, from choreographer and artistic director Victoria Morgan.

Kennedy Center Opera House. Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 26, 1:30 p.m.; Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 27, 1:30 p.m.; Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. $59–$175.

CyNthiA hopkiNS Articles of Faith, a world premiere piece from the choreographer, is a physical response to losing her home and studio to a wildfire in 2015. With all records of past performances and supplementary materials lost, Hopkins approaches this piece with no equipment or theatrics. American Dance Institute. Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Nov. 5, 8 p.m. $15–$30. eStAMpAS porteñAS tANGo CoMpANy This Argentine dance company tells the story of its nation’s dance in this immersive evening-length performance that makes use of projection mapping, allowing the background of each number to change on demand. Settings include train stations, an urban barrio, and an outdoor plaza in Buenos Aires. Music Center at Strathmore. Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. $28–$68. fAll New DANCeS Mason students present a series of new pieces in this evening celebrating choreography and movement. George Mason University Center for the Arts. Nov. 10, 8 p.m.; Nov. 11, 2 p.m.; Nov. 11, 8 p.m.; Nov. 12, 8 p.m. $7–$15.

GAiNeSville bAllet The Virginia-based dance ensemble celebrates the holidays with its interpretation of The Nurtcracker, featuring brand new sets and student dancers. Hylton Performing Arts Center. Nov. 25, 2 p.m.; Nov. 25, 7 p.m. $15–$40.

ShANGhAi ACrobAtS of the people’S republiC of ChiNA The tumbling gymnasts and trampoline artists of this ensemble share China’s history along with impressive choreography in this work designed for audiences of all ages. George Mason University Center for the Arts. Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Nov. 5, 2 p.m.; Nov. 5, 8 p.m. $30–$50.

velOcityDc

As the city’s big-tent dance festival, VelocityDC’s format is something like a competitively priced dance sampler. As part of its mission to spotlight the range of local companies and choreographers, its program features 10-minute clips from groups who dance jazz, contemporary ballet, percussive and tap dance, hip-hop, and the Indian classical dance form Bharata Natyam. Though that program alone covers more kinds of dance than the average person might see in a year, the festival also includes site-specific performances that will unfold in front of Sidney Harman Hall and free performanceand-discussion sessions before each evening’s program. Oct. 7 to 8 at Sidney Harman Hall. $18–$30.

—Emily Walz

The Way you look (aT me) TonighT

Not a lot of dance performances have a philosophical consultant. The Way You Look (At Me) Tonight isn’t like a lot of dance performances. The philosopher in question is Dr. Alva Noë, known for reframing consciousness not as a state of mind, but a dynamic, whole-body activity. This has made him popular with the dance world, where many are also engaged in exploring the relationship between movement and consciousness. It’s particularly true for Claire Cunningham, a Glasgow-based performer and choreographer who identifies as a disabled artist, using crutches in her dances and to move through the world. In creating this show, Cunningham reunites with Jess Curtis, the choreographer behind performance company Gravity. Curtis is the one who first introduced Cunningham to the post-modern dance technique called contact improvisation. Their multimedia duet explores how we move in the world and how that shapes the way we see and are seen. Oct. 22 to 23 at Dance Place. $15–$30.

—Emily Walz

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whAt’S GoiNG oN Dance Place pays tribute to native son Marvin Gaye in its first original eveninglength production, a fusion of jazz, modern, and African styles that explores themes of equality and social justice. Vincent E. Thomas, Ralph Glenmore, and Sylvia Soumah choreograph. Dance Place. Nov. 12, 8 p.m.; Nov. 13, 4 p.m.; Nov. 19, 8 p.m.; Nov. 20, 4 p.m. $15–$30.

December

AGorA DANCe The company explores the power of white lies we tell ourselves and others in its new piece, The Kind of Thing That Would Happen. Combining movement with monologues and the music of Mozart and Supertramp, the company creates a thought-provoking multimedia showcase. Dance Place. Dec. 10, 8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 7 p.m. $15–$30.

DAN hurliN In Demolishing Everything with Amazing Speed, Hurlin presents a puppet show inspired by the work of Italian playwright Fortunato Depero that incorporates music and elements of the Japanese Bunraku tradition. American Dance Institute.

Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $15–$30.

DANCe iNNovAtioNS Members of the Mason dance community share genre-bending work at this showcase. George Mason University Center for the Arts. Dec. 1, 8 p.m.; Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $7–$15.

DC CoNteMporAry DANCe theAtre The company, one of the District’s first multicultural dance ensembles, performs a series of pieces from its repertoire by choreographers like Kevin Iega Jeff, Lloyd Whitmore, and Francisco Castillo. Founded

by Miya Hisaka three decades ago, the group continues to explore the boundaries of contemporary movement. Dance Place. Dec. 3, 8 p.m.; Dec. 4, 4 p.m. $20–$30. the hip hop NutCrACker A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ, and an electric violinist

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Although the choreographer—in this case the great Christopher Wheeldon—usually gets all the glory in ballet productions, in the San Francisco Ballet’s Cinderella, set and costume designer Julian Crouch deserves just as much. By all accounts, the colorful sets, costumes, and puppets (yes, puppets) that accompany Wheeldon’s choreography and Prokofiev’s score are nothing short of spectacular. The highlight is a giant tree that turns into a carriage, co-designed and operated by Basil Twist—the superstar of puppetry.

With this much visual stimulation to go with the classic score and award-winning choreography, this will be a great ballet for first-time audience members and dance buffs alike. Oct. 26 to 30 at Kennedy Center Opera House. $29–$139.

—Elena Goukassian

Debbie AlleN’S FreeZe Frame...sToP The madness The continuing debate over how to address gun violence in America, as well as its broad reach into the Black Lives Matter movement, provides quite a potent context for the new Debbie Allen theatrical hybrid, Freeze Frame, which makes its East Coast premiere next month at the Kennedy Center. Combining dance, music, and cinema into a narrative gumbo that seeks to address the heady subjects of gun violence and its connection to racism—Allen directs and leads a cast of dancers and actors who are associated with her acclaimed dance academy. These include Vivian Nixon, Allen’s daughter and now a stage star in her own right. The hip-hop inspired choreography mixes in with modern dance elements, and is accompanied by original music by the likes of Stevie Wonder and Arturo Sandoval, among others. Allen is a legend of stage, TV, and cinema, so getting to experience her artistry live, within any context, should be worth the cost of admission.

Oct. 27 to 30 at Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. $29–$109.

—Jerome Langston

American Dance Institute 1570 East Jefferson St., Rockville. (301) 984-3003. americandance.org Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE. (202) 399-7993. atlasarts.org Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Stadium Drive and Route 193, College Park. (301) 405-2787. theclarice.umd.edu Dance Place 3225 8th St. NE. (202) 269-1600. danceplace.org

George Mason University Center for the Arts 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. (888) 945-2468. cfa.gmu.edu

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas.

(703) 993-7759. hyltoncenter.org Joe’s Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier. bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in contemporary New York City. Music Center at Strathmore. Dec. 16, 8 p.m. $32–$58.

MANASSAS bAllet theAtre’S NutCrACker The local dance company presents its own take on The Nutcracker, featuring music from a live orchestra and a salute to the military on opening night.

Hylton Performing Arts Center. Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 17, 3 p.m.; Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 18, 3 p.m.; Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 22, 3 p.m.; Dec. 23, 3 p.m. $25–$65.

MoSCow bAllet Ring in the holiday season with this annual production of The Great Russian Nutcracker, a European twist on the classic Christmas tale featuring elaborate Russian costumes.

George Mason University Center for the Arts. Dec. 19, 7 p.m.; Dec. 20, 7 p.m. $28–$175.

Greenbelt-based alight dance theater is reprising a pair of firsts this fall. Blue Mountain Express, which premiered in 2013, was the first evening-length collaboration for dancer-choreographers Eleni Grove and Matina Phillips. The piece is a bluegrass-infused travel story featuring four strangers aboard a train bound for destinations unknown. The story follows as they reveal details about themselves, in the process discovering their dissimilarities and convergences between one another. Artistic director Angella Foster is the creator of the second piece, Women’s Work. As Foster’s MFA thesis, it was a foundational work for her that has now been re-staged for alight. Inspired by stories from Foster’s grandmother, the piece focuses on a community of strong women in rural Kentucky. Aproned dancers carry out repetitive motions that allude to days filled with tasks, with a voiceover setting the scene. Both are emblematic of alight’s story-based approach to performance, mixing dance with theater and spoken word. Oct. 29 to 30 at Dance Place. $10–$25. —Emily Walz September16, 16,2016 2011 washingtoncitypaper.com washingtoncitypaper.com 443SEPTEMBER

Kennedy Center 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. kennedy-center.org Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda.

(301) 581-5100. strathmore.org Sidney Harman Hall 610 F St. NW. (202) 547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org

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kwANzAA CelebrAtioN Celebrate the holidays with Coyaba Academy, Coyaba Dance Theater, and director Sylvia Soumah at this annual presentation that honors the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Dance Place. Dec. 17, 7 p.m.; Dec. 18, 4 p.m. $15–$30.

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MoSCow bAllet’S GreAt ruSSiAN NutCrACker The classic holiday ballet is embellished with Russian touches, elaborate costumes, and decorated sets in this production that also includes a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree. Music Center at Strathmore. Dec. 21, 8 p.m.; Dec. 22, 8 p.m.; Dec. 23, 8 p.m. $28–$88. the NutCrACker The Washington Ballet returns to the Warner Theatre with its annual, D.C.-influenced take on the holiday classic. Local insiders, including media personalities and councilmembers, appear in cameo roles. Warner Theatre. Dec. 1, 7 p.m.; Dec. 2, 7 p.m.; Dec. 3, 2 p.m.; Dec. 3, 7 p.m.; Dec. 4, 1 p.m.; Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, 7 p.m.; Dec. 7, 7 p.m.; Dec. 8, 7 p.m.; Dec. 9, 7 p.m.; Dec. 10, 2 p.m.; Dec. 10, 7 p.m.; Dec. 11, 1 p.m.; Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 13, 7 p.m.; Dec. 14, 7 p.m.; Dec. 15, 7 p.m.; Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; Dec. 17, 2 p.m.; Dec. 17, 7 p.m.; Dec. 18, 1 p.m.; Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, 7 p.m.; Dec. 21, 7 p.m.; Dec. 22, 7 p.m.; Dec. 23, 7 p.m.; Dec. 24, 2 p.m.; Dec. 24, 7 p.m. $30–$120. pieDMoNt blueS Ragtime rhythms, finger picking guitar style, and understated vocals are the hallmarks of the folk music style found in the Piedmont region, the area between the Atlantic Coast-

1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. (202) 889-5901. thearcdc.com Theatre on the Run 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington.

(703) 228-1850.

Warner Theatre 513 13th St. NW. (202) 783-4000. warnertheatredc.com al Plain and the Appalachian Mountains from central Georgia to central Virginia. Jazz pianist-composer-bandleader Gerald Clayton has captured the essence of this celebrated land and preserved it in a multimedia project featuring a nine-piece band that includes vocalist Lizz Wright and tap dancer Maurice Chestnut. It combines music with projected film and new and archival photography to create an epic cultural event. Music Center at Strathmore. Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $35–$75.

ShAreD MfA DANCe theSiS CoNCert MFA Dance candidates Sarah Oppenheim and Chris Law present their thesis concerts. Oppenheim’s process-oriented work draws on themes that evolved from community interactions that took place in the months leading up to the concert, and her DIY aesthetic invites the audience to participate in a personal way with the textures and constructions that make up her set. Law’s work uses the hip-hop “cypher” to explore themes of personal expression and community dialogues. In doing so, he explores the ways in which one may bridge the gaps between or within communities through vocal and danced expression in hip-hop culture.

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11, 3 p.m. $10–$25.

Step AfrikA!’S MAGiCAl, MuSiCAl, holiDAy Step Show The local African dance company returns with its annual winter production that incorporates percussive movement, music, and an appearance by DJ Frosty the Snowman. Atlas Performing Arts Center. Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 17, 2 p.m.; Dec. 18, 4 p.m.; Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 29, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 30, 7:30 p.m. $18–$40.

StepheN petroNio CoMpANy In Bloodlines, Petronio pays tribute to the abstract modern dancers who came before him, including Merce Cunningham, Yvonne Ranier, and Lucinda Childs.

He opens this series with Cunningham’s “Rainforests” and Trisha Brown’s “Glacial Decoy.” American Dance Institute. Dec. 9, 8 p.m.; Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $15–$30.

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for the annual comedy festival hosted by Brightest Young Things. Lincoln Theatre. Oct. 27, 8 p.m. $30–$100.

“Are you that girl from the television who talks about her pussy all the time?” That’s how Julia Louis-Dreyfus, playing “Julia Louis-Dreyfus,” greets Amy Schumer in Inside Amy Schumer’s infamous “Last Fuckable Day” sketch. The line is a tongue-incheek nod to Schumer’s reputation but also shows how far she’s come since the sketch first aired last April. Since then, she’s gone from raunchy, sex-obsessed standup comedian to raunchy, sex-obsessed filmmaker, cultural commentator, and (controversial) feminist icon. Inside Amy Schumer reached new heights as it focused its aim on the patriarchy, and she’s added both “opened for Madonna” and “wrote a book of essays” to her resume. And with Inside Amy Schumer on hiatus “for the foreseeable future,” Schumer will have the chance to tackle the issues of the day in the forum where she first made her name—likely with as much rauch as ever. Sept. 23 at Verizon Center. $52–$140.

—Chris Kelly

hAnnibAl bureSS Halfway through his most recent comedy special, Hannibal Buress finally addresses the elephant in the room: how his bit about rape allegations against Bill Cosby went viral, took down a once-beloved comedy legend, and caused him a bit of blowback. In typical fashion, Buress deadpans, “Well, that situation got out of hand. Yikes.” Two years on from that infamous set, Buress has capitalized on his increased public profile, stealing scenes as Lincoln the dentist on Broad City and attempting to break into the late-night talk show game.

Now, he’s back doing what he does best: returning to the stage for “The Hannibal Montanabal Experience” (outdoing the name of his breakthrough special “Animal Furnace” in the absurdity department) to deliver observational comedy from his unique perspective, his laidback energy underselling sometimes vicious punchlines. Just ask Bill Cosby. Nov. 2 at DAR Constitution Hall. $23–$63.

—Chris Kelly

September

Amy Schumer Schumer, the first female standup comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden, tours the world this fall. She is the creator, star, writer, and executive producer of the award-winning Inside Amy Schumer for Comedy Central, and she wrote and starred in 2015’s Trainwreck. Verizon Center. Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $52–$140.

DArren “DS” SAnDerS, meliSSA Douty DS is a comedy writer who turns life’s everyday simplicities into sidesplitting routines. Known as “the man of many faces,” his facial expressions are as descriptive as his words. Melissa Douty is celebrated for her unique, authentic brand of humor.

Based out of Salem, Virginia, she has been performing comedy for more than a decade. AMP by Strathmore. Sept. 29, 8 p.m. $15–$25. mArlon WAyAnS Marlon is easily recognizable as one of the Wayans brothers, who have been prominent in the entertainment industry for decades. Getting his start on iconic ’90s shows like

In Living Color and The Wayans Bros., Marlon worked his way up to starring film roles, like White Chicks and several Scary Movie installments. DC Improv.

Sept. 23, 7 p.m.; Sept. 23, 9 p.m.; Sept. 24, 7 p.m.; Sept. 24, 9 p.m.; Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $40–$45. mAtt BrAunger This MADtv alum has also appeared frequently on programs like The Late Show with David Letterman and The United States of Tara. Drafthouse Comedy. Sept. 15, 7 p.m.; Sept. 16, 10 p.m.; Sept. 17, 7 p.m.; Sept. 17, 9 p.m. $25. nAtAShA leggero Her recurring appearances as a panelist on Chelsea Lately helped push Leggero into the public eye. She was formerly a judge on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and currently stars in the Comedy Central show Another Period. Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse. Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 30, 10 p.m. $25.

OctOber

Bentzen BAll comeDy FeStivAl opening night Tig Notaro, Aparna Nancherla, and other very funny guests appear at this kick-off event

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BriDget everett The comedian, seen on screen in Trainwreck and Inside Amy Schumer, brings her popular cabaret act back to D.C. as part of the Bentzen Ball. Lincoln Theatre. Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $30–$100.

Dick gregory & pAul mooney Paul Mooney is best known for his work as a writer for legendary comedian Richard Pryor, as well as his appearances on Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show.

Dick Gregory is an activist, writer, comedian, and actor. His career dates back to the 1960s, but he still delivers powerful, and often comedic, performances about race and justice to this day. Howard Theatre. Oct. 1, 8 p.m. $49.50–$89.50.

DylAn morAn The creator and star of the popular British sitcom Black Books brings his insightful and cantankerous stand-up act to D.C. Lincoln Theatre. Oct. 20, 7 p.m. $35. mAriA BAmForD Fresh off the success of her new Netflix original show Lady Dynamite, Maria brings her self-deprecating and unorthodox style of comedy to the District. Warner Theatre. Oct. 15, 8 p.m. $30.

W. kAmAu Bell Best known for being the host of FX comedy series Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell and CNN documentary series United Shades of America, Bell is also very active in the podcast world and carries the title of Ambassador of Racial Justice for the ACLU. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue.

Oct. 13, 8 p.m. $25.

nibal is currently one of the biggest names in comedy. He recently appeared in the films Neighbors and The Secret Life of Pets and has already released two Netflix comedy specials this year. With his dry and unpredictable wit, his show “The Hannibal Montanabal Experience” is sure to please. DAR Constitution Hall. Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. $23–$63.

JeFF DunhAm The puppeteer and comedian brings his “Perfectly Unbalanced” tour to Fairfax.

EagleBank Arena. Nov. 2, 8 p.m. $52. leWiS BlAck Black is best known for his trademark angry face and use of belligerent rants in his comedy. His standup explores the ridiculous nature of modern politics and life. He is recognizable as a frequent commentator on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and he recently provided a voice to the aptly named character of “Anger” in Disney’s Inside Out. Fillmore Silver Spring. Nov. 3, 8 p.m. $49.50.

December

chriStinA pAzSitzky Known best for being a writer and panelist on Chelsea Lately and the host of two different podcasts, Christina brings her silly and sarcastic comedy to D.C. this December. DC Improv. Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 9, 9:45 p.m.; Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, 9:45 p.m. $20.

hAnniBAl BureSS Known for his roles on hit series like Broad City and The Eric Andre Show, Han-

the SeconD city’S nut-crAcking holiDAy revue The iconic Chicago sketch comedy theater brings its uproarious holiday themed show on the road this December. Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse. Dec. 9, 7 p.m.; Dec. 9, 10 p.m.; Dec. 10, 7 p.m.; Dec. 10, 10 p.m.; Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; Dec. 16, 10 p.m.; Dec. 17, 4 p.m.; Dec. 17, 7 p.m.; Dec. 17, 10 p.m.; Dec. 18, 4 p.m.; Dec. 18, 7 p.m. $30.

AMP by Strathmore 11810 Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda.

(301) 581-5100. ampbystrathmore.com

Fillmore Silver Spring 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring.

(301) 960-9999. fillmoresilverspring.com.

Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington. (703) 486-2345. arlingtondrafthouse.com

Howard Theatre 620 T St. NW. (202) 803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com

nOvember

DAR Constitution Hall 1776 D St. NW. (202) 628-1776. dar.org DC Improv 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW. (202) 296-7008. dcimprov.com Drafthouse Comedy 1100 13th St. NW. (202) 750-6411. drafthousecomedy.com EagleBank Arena 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax.

(703) 993-3000. eaglebankarena.com

Lincoln Theatre 1215 U St. NW. (202) 888-0050. thelincolndc.com Sixth & I Historic Synagogue 600 I St. NW. (202) 408-3100. sixthandi.org Verizon Center 601 F St. NW. (202) 628-3200. verizoncenter.com Warner Theatre 513 13th St. NW. (202) 783-4000. warnertheatredc.com

AND TALKS

9.15 thursday

9.16 Friday

FrAnk Ahrens The former Washington Post reporter discusses following his love to Korea, where he became the highest-ranking foreigner at Hyundai Motors, as told in his book, Seoul Man: A Memoir of Cars, Culture, Crisis, and Unexpected Hilarity Inside a Korean Corporate Titan. Politics & Prose.

7 p.m. Free.

Ann PAtchett The celebrated author of Bel Canto and This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage discusses her latest book, Commonwealth, about the impact of an unexpected romance on two families. Kenmore Middle School. 7 p.m. Free.

Kati Marton

Long after even Nikita Khrushchev had abandoned Stalin, an aging literary editor in Budapest continued to be faithful. This editor was British-born American Noel Haviland Field— Harvard alumnus, U.S. State Department employee, and international humanitarian aid worker. Disenchanted with the social and economic situation in the United States in the 1930s, Field became a Soviet informant.

In Prague in 1949, Field was kidnapped when his attackers covered his mouth and nose with a chloroform rag. The trouble was, his abductors weren’t working for the U.S. government; they were working for Stalin. The Hungarian secret police tortured Field and his wife.

He spent five years in solitary confinement.

While Field was being held by the Hungarian secret police, his future biographer, Kati Marton, was a small child growing up in the same city. Around the time of Field’s release, Marton’s own parents—prominent journalists—were themselves arrested. Freed as a result of the short-lived Hungarian Revolution of 1956, the Martons left Budapest and settled some years later in Chevy Chase. Marton, a journalist herself, digs into the Field family’s correspondence and Soviet secret police records to reconstruct the life and ideological commitments that led Field to support Stalin, despite the horrors he suffered at the hands of Stalin’s agents. Sept. 17 at Politics & Prose. Free.

—Emily Walz

abbi Jacobson These days, Abbi Jacobson is probably best known for co-creating and co-starring on Broad City, but before her comedy career took off, she studied fine arts at the Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s recently returned to her roots, authoring and illustrating two coloring books in the past few years, and this fall she’ll release Carry This Book (not intended for coloring, though you can do what you want with your copy). The book speculates and catalogues what various luminaries, from Michelle Obama to Amelia Earhart to Bernie Madoff, might be carrying in their purses and briefcases, and is packed full of Jacobson’s delightfully vibrant illustrations. Jacobson will be on hand at Sixth & I to do a reading, which is bound to be flavored with her witty humor. Oct. 27 at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. $35–$50. —Stephanie Rudig 1 September 16, 2011 washingtoncitypaper.com

9.17 saturday

9.29 thursday

9.19 Monday

colson whiteheAd The author discusses his novel about slavery in the south, The Underground Railroad. Whitehead will be in conversation with WAMU reporter Jonathan Wilson. Politics & Prose.

8 p.m. Free.

kAti MArton Marton, a former NPR and ABC News correspondent who grew up in post-war Hungary, discusses True Believer: Stalin’s Last American Spy, the story of Soviet spy Noel Field. Politics & Prose. 3:30 p.m. Free.

AlejAndro dAnois The author discusses The Boys of Dunbar: A Story of Love, Hope, and Basketball, a history of the 1980s high-school basketball team in Baltimore that gave rise to four NBA players.

Politics & Prose. 7 p.m. Free.

9.20 tuesday

MAureen dowd The New York Times columnist talks about The Year of Voting Dangerously: The Derangement of American Politics, her take on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton this election season.

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 7 p.m. $20–$45.

9.21 Wednesday

lAuren collins The New Yorker staff writer examines the roles of language and culture in her memoir about falling in love with a Frenchman and moving to Geneva in When in French: Love in a Second Language. Politics & Prose. 7 p.m. Free.

9.24 saturday

nAtionAl Book FestivAl Dozens of authors, including Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Colson Whitehead, and Carlos Ruiz Zafón give presentations about their work all day. Books by all the authors appearing will be available for purchase. Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

8:30 a.m. Free.

9.25 sunday

FAll For the Book FestivAl Authors from around the nation gather in Fairfax to discuss their work at this annual, weeklong conference. George Mason University. Various times. Free.

9.26 Monday

AlAn cuMMing The popular actor shares some of the stories he tells in You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams: My Life is Stories and Pictures. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 7 p.m. $20–$47.

9.27 tuesday

jAck hAMilton The University of Virginia professor talks about Just Around Midnight, his look at the intersection of race and early rock ‘n’ roll. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe. 6:30 p.m. Free. juAn gABriel vásquez The Colombian writer discusses his latest novel, Reputations, about a political cartoonist. Busboys & Poets 5th and K. 6:30 p.m. Free.

AlAn sePinwAll And MAtt zoller seitz The media critics discuss their latest work, TV (The Book), with Linda Holmes of NPR. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe. 6:30 p.m. Free.

9.30 Friday

cArli lloyd The world-champion soccer player discusses her upbringing and rise in the sport, as told in her book, When Nobody Was Watching: My Hard-Fought Journey to the Top of the Soccer World.

Politics & Prose. 6 p.m. Free.

10.4 tuesday

jAne Alison Alison discusses her novel, Nine Island, about a Miami woman who is frustrated with her love life. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe.

6:30 p.m. Free.

10.7 Friday

trAcy kidder Acclaimed narrative nonfiction writer Kidder discusses his latest book, A Truck Full of Money, about inventor and entrepreneur Paul English. Politics & Prose. 7 p.m. Free.

10.9 sunday

cliFFord gArstAng And BriAn siMoneAu Two Emerging Writer Fellowship winners read from their most recent collections. The Writer’s Center. 2 p.m. Free.

10.13 thursday

jAMes gleick The author talks about Time Travel: A History, his look at the origins and evolution of discussions about time travel. Politics & Prose.

7 p.m. Free.

10.17 Monday

seBAstiAn MAllABy The journalist talks about his latest book, The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan, a biography of the former Federal Reserve chairman. Politics & Prose.

7 p.m. Free.

10.18 tuesday

nAtAlie eve gArrett The editor of the The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook, an anthology of food-related stories and recipes, speaks with contributor Jeffrey Renard Allen. Upshur Street Books.

7 p.m. Free.

10.24 Monday

PhoeBe roBinson The comedian discusses her book, You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain, about being a black woman in

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America. Busboys and Poets 14th & V. 6:30 p.m.

Free.

10.25 Tuesday

T.C. Boyle The novelist talks about his latest book, The Terranauts, about eight scientists who have been selected to live under glass to simulate an earth colony in space. Politics & Prose.

7 p.m. Free.

10.27 Thursday

ABBi JACoBson The Broad City co-creator and co-star talks about her illustrated book, Carry This Book. Ticket purchases include a copy of the book.

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. 7 p.m. $35–$50.

10.29 saTurday

Dorie GreenspAn The baking guru and cookbook author talks about her new recipe book, Dorie’s Cookies. Politics & Prose. 1 p.m. Free.

11.2 Wednesday

eimeAr mCBriDe The novelist discusses her book, The Lesser Bohemians, about an all-consuming love affair between a younger woman and an older man. Politics & Prose. 7 p.m. Free.

11.3 Thursday

mAriA semple The author of Where’d You Go, Bernadette talks about Today Will Be Different, her story of a mother and wife forced to confront a new reality. Politics & Prose. 7 p.m. Free.

11.5 saTurday

miChAel KrAnish AnD mArC Fisher The Washington Post reporters discuss their biography of the presidential candidate, Trump Revealed: An American Journey of Ambition, Ego, Money, and Power. Politics & Prose. 6 p.m. Free.

11.11 Friday

DAviD WooD The writer talks about his study of modern war, What Have We Done: The Moral Injury of Our Longest Wars. Politics & Prose. 7 p.m. Free.

11.12 saTurday

leAh KAminsKy The novelist discusses her latest book, The Waiting Room, about a young physician in

Arlington Central Library 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington.

(703) 228-5990. library.arlingtonva.us

contemporary Israel. One More Page Books.

4 p.m. Free.

11.14 Monday John huDAKHudak speaks about Marijuana: A Short History, which looks at the policies and politics of the plant around the world. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe. 6:30 p.m. Free.

11.16 Wednesday FABienne JosAphAT AnD henrieTTA roseinnes The writers discuss their novels based in Haiti and Cape Town, respectively. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe. 6:30 p.m. Free.

11.18 Friday AnnuAl BooK FAir & AuThors’ niGhT Dozens of authors will be on-site to sell and sign books and greet fans. National Press Club. 5:30 p.m. $10.

11.20 sunday JonAThAn mooDy, JAne hilBerry, AnD lAliTA noronhA Three poets read from their latest collections. The Writer’s Center. 2 p.m. Free.

11.22 Tuesday DAviD hAJDu The music critic and historian talks about the history of pop music from his book, Love for Sale: Pop Music in America. Politics & Prose.

7 p.m. Free.

12.4 sunday miChelle BrAFmAn AnD CArolyn pArKhursT Two novelists read from their latest books. The Writer’s Center. 2 p.m. Free.

12.11 sunday pioTr GWiAzDA, WAlTer CyBulsKi, AnD CAiTlin reiD Three poets read from their collections. The Writer’s Center. 2 p.m. Free.

National Press Club 529 14th St. NW. (202) 662-7500. press.org.

Busboys and Poets 5th & K 1025 5th St. NW. (202) 789-2227. busboysandpoets.com

One More Page Books 2200 N. Westmoreland St., #101, Arlington. (703) 300-9746. onemorepagebooks.com

Busboys and Poets 14th & V 2021 14th St. NW. (202) 387-7638. busboysandpoets.com

Politics & Prose 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. (202) 364-1919. politics-prose.com

George Mason University 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.

(703) 993-1000. gmu.edu

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue 600 I St. NW. (202) 408-3100. sixthandi.org

Kenmore Middle School 200 South Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. (703) 228-6800. kenmore.apsva.us.

Upshur Street Books 827 Upshur Street NW. (202) 726-0380. upshurstreetbooks.com

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. (202) 387-1400. kramers.com

Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW. (202) 249-3000. dcconvention.com

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the original footage of which became the 1967 documentary Portrait of Jason. This screening will be followed by a conversation with director Stephen Winter. Human Rights Campaign. Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. $12–$25.

10.1 saTurday

broken pots, broken dreAms: WorkIng In JIngdezhen’s porceLAIn Industry This documentary examines the lives of ceramists in the economy of mass production in China. There will be an introduction by the film’s director Maris Gillette and a Q&A with her after the screening, moderated by Lee Glazer, a curator of American art.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Oct. 1. Free.

9.15 Thursday

AFI LAtIn AmerIcAn FILm FestIvAL The annual festival that celebrates films from the Spanish-speaking world returns to AFI in its 27th year.

Films include El Amparo, Rara, and Los Sures. AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. Sept. 15 to Oct. 5.

Prices vary.

9.17 saTurday

roALd dAhL centennIAL Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the experimental author’s birth with screenings of films based on some of his best-loved work, including Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. Sept. 17 to Oct. 14. Prices vary.

9.18 sunday

2001: A spAce odyssey AFI shows Kubrick’s 1968 sci-fi film, featuring a Q&A with the film’s stars Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood. AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. Sept. 18. $8–$15.

9.20 Tuesday

photogrApher This film, presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Repub-

lic, follows the life of renowned photographer Jan Saudek, whose fascination with the female form gave him years of inspiration. Katzen Arts Center at American University. Sept. 20. Free.

9.21 Wednesday

tocAr y LuchAr A film which translates as “To Play and To Fight.” It showcases the story of the Venezuelan Youth Orchestra System, which grew to a staggering size by pulling from towns and villages all across the country. Library of Congress James Madison Building. Sept. 21. Free.

9.29 Thursday

ALmAnyA & the eye oF IstAnbuL A double feature shown as part of Turkish Heritage Month in D.C. Almanya tells the story of Turkish workers in Germany and their descendants. Eye of Istanbul follows the life and work of Armenian-Turkish photographer Ara Güler. Both films are in Turkish and German but feature English subtitles. Goethe-Institut Washington. Sept. 29. Free.

9.30 Friday

JAson And shIrLey A re-imagining of what really happened the day that Jason Holliday sat down with Shirley Clarke for an interview about his life,

10.9 sunday

11.22 Tuesday

doubLe exposure: the InvestIgAtIve FILm FestIvAL This three-day event highlights films based on investigative journalism and features a symposium for journalists and filmmakers to network and discuss their craft. National Press Club.

Oct. 6 to Oct. 8. Prices vary.

LAte Autumn This 1960 film, a follow up to the 1949 project Late Spring, portrays a woman trying to marry off her daughter so she herself can get married to one of her own suitors. It is in Japanese with English subtitles. National Museum of American History. Oct. 9. Free.

10.14 Friday

reeL AFFIrmAtIons FILm FestIvAL D.C.’s international LGBT film festival returns this year, bringing documentaries, shorts, and feature films from all around the world, as well as panels and filmmaker Q&As. GALA Hispanic Theatre. Oct. 14 to Oct. 16. $30–$325.

10.19 Wednesday

sugAr bLues This Czech documentary examines the expansion of the sugar industry and the way it affects disease, behavioral disorders, and people’s daily lives. Embassy of the Czech Republic. Oct. 19. Free.

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring.

(301) 495-6700. afi.com/silver Arthur M. Sackler Gallery 1050 Independence Ave. SW. (202) 633-1000. asia.si.edu

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the prAcht Inn This Israeli film depicts the harsh realities of trying to start a new life as faced

by Holocaust immigrants in a haunted 1960s Jerusalem hostel. Presented in Hebrew and Yiddish with English subtitles. Avalon Theatre. Oct. 26 to Oct. 27. $7–$12.25.

11.1 Tuesday

dAughters, WIves And A mother In the final film in the series remembering Japanese actress

Legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa was known for a lot of things. Not among them: strong female leads. In fact, among the 30 films he made in his 57-year career, only one featured a female protagonist, No Regrets For Our Youth. Starring legendary actor Setsuko Hara, who died last September, this collaboration marked a rare departure from her usual partnership with director Yasujiro Ozu. The 1946 film marked the beginning of Japan’s golden age of cinema and a new departure from the strongly propagandistic and militaristic tones seen in Japanese film during the second World War. Kurosawa’s film about a young woman coming to political consciousness still dug into Japan’s wartime atmosphere, but used this strong-willed female rebel to push against societal and social norms. Oct. 2 at the National Museum of American History’s Warner Brothers Theater. Free. —Shilpa Jindia

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Setsuko Hara, she plays a widowed mother who returns to her dysfunctional family with a large sum of insurance money, triggering even more discord among family members. Shown with English subtitles. National Portrait Gallery. Oct. 23.

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Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE. (202) 399-7993. atlasarts.org Avalon Theatre 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. (202) 966-6000. theavalon.org Embassy of the Czech Republic 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. (202) 274-9100. mzv.cz/washington GALA Hispanic Theatre 3333 14th St. NW. (202) 234-7174. galatheatre.org Goethe-Institut Washington 1990 K St. NW. (202) 847-4700. goethe.de/washington

Junun From Academy Award nominated director Paul Thomas Anderson comes a documentary about a group of musicians from vastly different ethnic and religious backgrounds who met in Jodhpur, India for three weeks to create music together. Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center. Nov. 1. $13.50.

tIme to sAy goodbye This film tells the story of a preteen boy growing up in Hamburg who is torn between the traditional and liberal views of his newly divorced parents. He also falls for his new rabbi, Rebecca, who is 20 years his senior. Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center. Nov. 22. $13.50.

12.6 Tuesday

germAns & JeWs This documentary explores Germany’s societal changes, from remaining silent about the Holocaust to facing it head on. It is told through a conversation between German filmmakers and friends, one Jewish and one not, who come to find they are linked by Germany’s history. Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center. Dec. 6. $13.50.

12.11 sunday

the kId Part of the Atlas Center’s silent film series featuring Andrew Earle Simpson, this classic Charlie Chaplin film shows his Tramp character adopting and raising a child on his own. Atlas Performing Arts Center. Dec. 11. $20.

Human Rights Campaign 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW. (202) 628-4160. hrc.org Library of Congress James Madison Building 101 Independence Ave. SE. (202) 707-5000. loc.gov Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. (202) 885-2787. american.edu/cas/katzen National Museum of American History 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. (202) 633-1000. americanhistory.si.edu National Portrait Gallery 8th and F streets NW. (202) 633-8300. npg.si.edu National Press Club 529 14th St. NW. (202) 662-7500. press.org Washington D.C. Jewish Community Center 1529 16th St. NW. (202) 518-9400. dcjcc.org

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Angels in AmericA Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center collaborate to stage both parts of Tony Kushner’s monumental work about a group of New Yorkers in the early days of the AIDS epidemic. Combining fantasy elements with history, the play is presented in two parts and will be performed in repertory. Round House Theatre Bethesda. Sept. 7 to Oct. 30. $36–$56.

A Bid to sAve the World Living in a world without dying, two young people investigate the strange phenomenon known as death, and a wealthy person seeks to buy peace. Director Lee Liebeskind helms this production of Erin Bregman’s dark drama. Rorschach Theatre at Atlas Performing Arts Center. Sept. 9 to Oct. 2. $30.

BlAckBerry dAze In the aftermath of World War I, an alluring young man transfixes a small Virginia town and changes the lives of three women living there. Local favorites TC Carson and Roz White star in this musical adapted from the novel

by Ruth P. Watson. MetroStage. Sept. 1 to Oct. 9. $55–$60.

BroWnsville song (B-side for trAy) When a young man’s life is tragically cut short, his family and friends in his Brooklyn neighborhood work together to celebrate him and move forward. Theater Alliance opens its 14th season with this new drama from playwright Kimber Lee. Anacostia Playhouse. Sept. 17 to Oct. 9. $30–$40. the cAll When Annie and Peter decide to adopt, they set their sights on a child from Africa. But just how much of Africa are they willing to bring into their home? Long-buried secrets surface, surprising new tensions with old friends arise, and their marriage is put to the test—all in the face of one startling choice. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Sept. 30 to Oct. 8. $10–$25. cervAntes: el último Quijote (the lAst Quixote) Cervantes has died in the street, and an intoxicated man insists that the person who killed him is the renowned poet Lope de Vega. This same man recounts the secrets Cervantes shared with him, revealing the most tempestuous periods in the great writer’s life and the ferocious creativity of his final years. Performed in Spanish with English subtitles. GALA Hispanic Theatre. Sept. 8 to Oct. 2. $22–$45. chArming the destroyer (QuestionABle choices in the seArch for the suBlime) Storyteller Ritija Gupta chronicles her adventures as she seeks a further understanding of faith and grace in this engaging evening that jumps from the Western Wall to the Vatican to Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church. Gupta also describes her personal fasts and trips to India as she explores her heritage. Flashpoint Mead Theatre Lab. Sept.

13 to Oct. 2. $10–$21.

Angels in AmericA When Angels in America: Millennium Approaches premiered in San Francisco back in May of 1991, it was still early in the country’s recognition of AIDS as a national crisis and epidemic. But by the time Tony Kushner’s theatrical meditation on the volatile issues of sexuality, religion, politics, and gender identity premiered on Broadway in 1993, the play—presented in two parts—thrilled audiences and critics alike, while winning the Tony Award for Best Play, and the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. So it’s no surprise that there’s significant hype greeting Round House Theatre’s 25th anniversary

cloud 9 Colonial Africa and 1970s London intersect in this engaging drama from acclaimed playwright Caryl Churchill. As characters try to understand the ways they define themselves, the forces of gender and politics cause them to reconsider their places in the world. Studio Theatre. Sept. 7 to Oct. 16. $20–$85.

come from AWAy This new musical tells the heartwarming true story of how a small Canadian town cared for 6,579 airline passengers stranded there following the Sept. 11th attacks. When 38 planes were diverted to its doorstep, the town of Gander doubled in size, hosting an international community of strangers and offering food, shelter, and friendship. Featuring a rousing score of folk and rock music, the production honors the better angels of our nature, revealing hope and humanity in a time of darkness. Ford’s Theatre. Sept. 2 to Oct. 9. $20–$73.

collective rAge: A PlAy in 5 BooPs Five women named Betty interact in this absurd romantic comedy from playwright Jen Silverman.

From fixing trucks to playing the role of a dutiful wife, the characters represent a broad spectrum of jobs and identities. Woolly Mammoth Theatre.

Sept. 14 to Oct. 9. $20–$69.

dAnte’s inferno Synetic Theater expands its “Not-So-Silent” series with this adaptation of Dante’s epic story about a hero’s journey through the afterlife. Featuring vivid set designs, this production builds on Synetic’s previous interpretation of the work. Synetic Theater at Crystal City. Sept.

28 to Oct. 30. $20–$60.

production of the Kushner classic with Part I: Millennium Approaches and Part II: Perestroika, presented in repertory. Co-produced by the Olney Theatre Center, and directed by Jason Loewith and Ryan Rilette, the cast of eight, including the perennially excellent D.C. native Tom Story as Prior Walter, will get to inhabit multiple characters throughout the two productions. The production is bound to remind audiences that many of the big social issues attached to the ’80s are still sparking plenty of drama today. Through Oct. 30 at Round House Theatre. $10–$66.

—Jerome Langston

the diAry of Anne frAnk Adapted from the widely read journal of the young Jewish girl hiding in Amsterdam during World War II, this gripping drama follows the Frank family and their friends as they watch the world collapse and their safety become even more endangered. Olney Theatre Center. Sept. 14 to Oct. 23. $35–$70. floWers stink The Kennedy Center and the U.S. Botanic Garden collaborate for a second time on this play geared toward young audiences, in which two plants come to life and help a young, struggling poet when she needs some inspiration. United States Botanic Garden. Sept. 24 to Oct. 29. Free. i cAll my Brothers Swedish playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri turned a New York Times column about the 2010 Stockholm bombing into this searing play about a man who, in the aftermath of the attacks, wanders the city hoping not to attract

attention based on the color of his skin. Forum Producing Artistic Director Michael Dove directs this piece in its D.C. premiere. Forum Theatre at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre. Sept. 9 to Oct. 1. $33–$38. the lAst schWArtz The Schwartz family has been on their last legs since Papa died a year ago. Norma’s husband isn’t speaking to her, Herb and Bonnie are having baby troubles, and Simon wants to be an astronaut. Throw a sexy wannabe Hollywood starlet into the mix, and you’ve got the recipe for a yahrzeit gone perfectly wrong. Theater J Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr makes his D.C. directorial debut in this absurd and thoughtful comedy with a whole lot of heart. Theater J. Sept. 7 to Oct. 2. $27–$57. the little foxes Arena Stage kicks off its Lillian Hellman festival with this drama about an ambi-

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tious social climber and her even more calculating brothers who run through a series of plans in order to gain wealth as quickly as possible. CSI actress Marg Helgenberger stars as Regina Giddens, the woman who strives to out earn her family. Arena Stage. Sept. 23 to Oct. 30. $55–$90.

BeertoWn’s 21st QuinQuenniAl time cAPsule dAy ceremony Experimental theater collective dog & pony dc puts a new spin on its ongoing project, which follows residents of a small town as they unpack a time capsule every five years. This updated version incorporates more artifacts from life in the District and features performances by local actors. Thurgood Marshall Center. Oct. 18 to Nov. 7.

loBBy hero A security guard and his tightly wound supervisor become participants in a criminal investigation in this drama that examines how race, identity, and gender influence our moral choices. Alex Levy, 1st Stage Artistic and Managing Director, leads this production of Kenneth Lonergan’s play. 1st Stage. Sept. 8 to Oct. 8. $15–$30.

Bloody Poetry Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Lord Byron, and Percy Bysshe Shelley, three poets who would come to define the Romantic movement, discuss their work on the shores of Lake Geneva in this play that examines both their poetry and their impact on global audiences. Catholic University of America. Oct. 13 to Oct. 16. $5–$15.

motherstruck Performed by Jamaican storyteller Staceyann Chin, this one-woman show follows the author as she documents her journey towards motherhood. Beginning with her teenage exploits and fear of an unplanned pregnancy and transitioning to adulthood and her struggle to conceive a baby as a lesbian artist in New York, Chin’s presentation explains the lengths we’ll go to for our children. Studio Theatre. Sept. 28 to Oct. 23. $20–$55.

cArousel Arena’s annual holiday musical comes in the form of this Rogers and Hammerstein classic about a bad boy and a good girl who fall in love, only to encounter great tragedy. Local favorites Nicholas Rodriguez and E. Faye Butler star in this favorite, which features songs including “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Arena Stage.

Oct. 28 to Dec. 24. $64–$99.

much Ado ABout nothing Acclaimed touring classical theater company Aquila Theatre brings its production of Shakespeare’s comedy about love, spying, slander, and gender tension to George Mason in celebration of its 25th anniversary. George Mason University Center for the Arts.

Sept. 30. $26–$44.

the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime The Tony Award-winning play based on the acclaimed novel comes to the Kennedy Center in a production directed by Marianne Elliott.

Centered around a young man who has trouble processing the world, the action follows him as he tries to determine who killed his neighbor’s dog.

Kennedy Center Opera House. Oct. 5 to Oct. 23. $39–$119.

the other PlAce As a middle-aged woman feels her life is falling apart in the midst of failing health and an impending divorce, she realizes that everything is not as it seems and she begins to piece together the puzzle of her life. Joseph W. Ritsch directs this regional premiere of Shar White’s drama. Rep Stage at Howard Community College. Sept. 7 to Sept. 25. $15–$40.

freAky fridAy A mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies in this lively new musical based on Mary Rodgers’ novel that subsequently inspired two films. Parenthood writer Bridget Carpenter and Next to Normal authors Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey collaborate on this world premiere. Signature Theatre. Oct. 4 to Nov. 20. $40–$99.

Piesni leArA/songs of leAr Taking top honors at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this poetic and visceral song cycle distills Shakespeare’s darkly tragic King Lear to its musical essence. Movement, words, and choral songs performed in Latin, Polish, and English render in 12 compelling episodes the iconic story of a man who loses everything that defines him. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Sept. 23 to Sept. 24. $10–$25. romeo & juliet Shakespeare Theatre Company opens its 2016-2017 season with the classic tale of star-crossed lovers whose relationship sends the lives of their feuding families into chaos. Andrew Veenstra and Ayana Workman star as the title characters in this production directed

by Alan Paul. Lansburgh Theatre. Sept. 13 to Nov. 6. $44–$114. secrets, lies, And scAndAls Vernon William presents this steamy drama about two women who have to fight back when their husbands betray them for a limited engagement at the Southeast D.C. arts center. THEARC. Sept. 24. $40–$50. sense And sensiBility The Dashwood sisters and their desire for love and companionship remains as timeless as ever in this stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s first novel. Local favorite Erin Weaver joins first-time Folger player Maggie McDowell in this production directed by Eric Tucker. Folger Elizabethan Theatre. Sept. 13 to Oct. 30. $30–$75.

WhAt We’re uP AgAinst Keegan Theatre presents the regional premiere of Theresa Rebeck’s drama about what happens to one woman when she grows tired of the barriers her gender places on her career advancements. Set at an architecture firm, this comedic drama explores the tension between men and women in a corporate atmosphere. Keegan Theatre at Church Street Theater.

Sept. 24 to Oct. 15. $35–$45. you hAve mAde A story on my skin Performer and playwright Rachel Hynes explores the narratives built into our bodies in this interactive piece that combines personal stories with poems, songs, and art history. Flashpoint Mead Theatre Lab. Sept. 15 to Oct. 1. $10–$25.

sense And sensibility “Jane Austen for those who don’t usually like Jane Austen” was how The New York Times’ Ben Brantley admiringly characterized Bedlam Theatre Company’s high-energy adaption of Jane Austen’s 205-year-old novel last February. That hit production will still be running when the Folger’s local iteration kicks off, this one featuring four-time Helen Hayes Award winner (and Folger regular) Erin Weaver as Marianne Dashwood, the younger of the two Dashwood sisters whose romantic adventures following the death of their father and the loss of their ancestral home have captivated eight or 10 generations of readers. This version begins with the cast in contemporary dress, wandering among the audience, before they begin to dance, gradually assume the steps and then the wardrobe of their 19th century alter egos. It’s the Austen you love, in a modern coat. Through Oct. 30 at the Folger Elizabethan Theatre. $30–75.

—Chris Klimek

WhAt We’re Up AgAinst When Eliza, a young and promising architect, joins a mostly-male firm, she’s confronted with the kind of sexism that sticks her office in a broom closet and prevents her from getting any real work done (“This is what we’re up against,” her male coworkers rail upon discovering her talent). It’s a serious and all-too-relevant subject, surely familiar to many in D.C.’s corporate environments, and What We’re Up Against has been consistently acclaimed as a biting and devastating satire. As playwright Theresa Rebeck has said, her work generally centers on “a lot of poor behavior.” Through a world of air-duct design and literal glass ceilings—ending with a shocking twist—as much as this poor behavior makes us laugh, it’s impossible to forget that outside the theater, it’s all too real. Sept. 24 to Oct. 15 at Keegan Theatre. $35–$45.

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freeze frAme... stoP the mAdness Director, writer, and choreographer Debbie Allen presents this new narrative piece that looks at race relations and violence in America. Incorporating performances by Broadway actors, hip-hop artists, and accomplished dancers, this work aims to stun and inspire audiences. Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Oct. 27 to Oct. 30. $29–$109. fringe PoP Short films and plays are paired together in this event that combines artistic mediums and brings in support from local playwrights, directors, and filmmakers. Logan Fringe Arts Space. Oct. 6 to Oct. 9. $25–$34.

An iliAd Taffety Punk Theatre Company artist Esther Williamson stars in this new adaptation of Homer’s epic poem about the aggressive conflict between Achilles and Hector. With the content updated for current times, this production wonders if there is ever an end to these conflicts. Taffety Punk at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. Oct. 1 to Oct. 22. $15. kiss A double date turns into a confessional when four friends reveal secret desires and upend their worlds in this engaging comedy from Chilean playwright Guillermo Calderón. Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Melton Rehearsal Hall. Oct. 10 to Nov. 6. $20–$69. the lArAmie Project Students from George Mason’s School of Theater interpret this moving work developed in the aftermath of the death of Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wisconsin who was beaten to death in 1998.

George Mason University Center for the Arts. Oct. 5 to Oct. 9. $10–$20. the night Alive Quotidian Theatre Company presents Conor McPherson’s latest play in its season opener. Set in Dublin, the action follows a grumpy, unemployed man who befriends a young prostitute. When her boyfriend shows up, the group must figure out what their relationship means. Quotidian Theatre Company at The Writer’s Center. Oct. 21 to Nov. 20. $15–$30. schick mAchine A giant motorized hurdy-gurdy, a deconstructed pipe organ and an array of spin-

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ning and thrashing metal machines tell a story about a man consumed by a grandiose plan. Percussionist Steven Schick commands a stage filled with large-scale invented instruments, drawing the audience into a sonorous world of surprises. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Oct. 21. $10–$25. the threePenny oPerA Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weil’s musical tale about the villainous antihero Macheath, who manages to evade a certain death thanks to some godly machinations, comes to life through students at George Mason University’s School of Theater. George Mason University Center for the Arts. Oct. 26 to Oct. 30. $15–$30.

Witch Convergence Theatre Collective draws on Jacobean legend to tell a spooky story about a woman persecuted for her beliefs. Incorporating sound and visual projections, the production explores the nature of wickedness just in time for Halloween. Flashpoint Mead Theatre Lab. Oct. 12 to Oct. 30. $6–$18. the yeAr of mAgicAl thinking Kathleen Turner stars in this solo performance, an adaptation of Joan Didion’s 2003 memoir about the sudden death of her husband and her subsequent experiences over the course of a year. Poignant and searing, the play explores the force of tragedy.

Arena Stage. Oct. 7 to Nov. 20. $70–$90.

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AmericAn hero Three sandwich makers in a mall turn into allies during the Great Recession in this dark comedy from playwright Bess Wohl. Rep Stage at Howard Community College. Nov. 2 to Nov. 20. $15–$40.

BlAck nAtivity This long-running musical by Langston Hughes celebrates the birth of Jesus and the holiday traditions of black Americans. Anacostia Playhouse. Nov. 23 to Dec. 31. $30–$40.

BroAdWAy Bound 1st Stage presents the third play in Neil Simon’s Eugene trilogy, in which two brothers cope with family tragedy while trying to make their way as professional comedy writers. The Pulitzer Prize finalist is directed by Shirley Serotsky. 1st Stage. Nov. 10 to Dec. 18. $15–$30. the christiAns A live choir backs the action in this play set in an enormous church. When Pastor Paul’s church grows from a small storefront into a home for thousands, he is cheered by his followers but his latest sermon is sure to ruffle feathers.

Theater J. Nov. 16 to Dec. 11. $27–$57.

A christmAs cArol Veteran local actor Craig Wallace takes on the role of Scrooge in this popular musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ tale about kindness and holiday cheer. Celebrating its 35th season at Ford’s, Michael Wilson’s adaptation is directed by Michael Baron. Ford’s Theatre. Nov. 17 to Dec. 31. $22–$92.

Kiss at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Oct. 10 to Nov. 4

FreAky FridAy

It’s every woman’s worst nightmare: waking up to discover she’s turned into her mother.

Fortunately for the characters in this world premiere of the musical interpretation of Freaky Friday, it’s not quite that simple. When an enchanted fortune cookie switches the bodies of an aspiring teenage punk rocker and her overworked mother the day before the mother’s wedding, chaos ensues. With a pop-rock score by the Pulitzer-winning composers of Next to Normal and a partnership with Walt Disney Motion Pictures, the musical is sure to carry the same lighthearted but emotional message as its inspirations: We can never truly understand somebody until we learn to walk in their shoes. Oct. 4 to Nov. 20 at Signature Theatre. $40–$99.

—Noa Rosinplotz

FriNge pOp Continuing Capital Fringe’s quest to create year-round, interdisciplinary programming, Fringe POP is the organization’s first annual festival of short films and plays. Taking place over Columbus Day weekend, Fringe POP will merge short films with 10-minute plays, mixing projections and live performances under the theme of exploring public vs. private spaces. Needless to say, the festival will be experimental; the performance portion will include things like a Boy Scout getting into social media trouble and existential problem solving with an orange peel. If you liked the weird Fringe Festival plays this year, this mini-festival is made just for you. Oct. 6 to 9 at Logan Fringe Arts Space. $25–$34.

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girl in the red corner A young woman takes up mixed martial arts as a hobby, much to the dismay of her family and coach, who expect her to be a lightweight, in this new play from playwright Stephen Spotswood and presented by The Welders. When the things she learns in the ring start to intersect with her daily life, Halo must decide how to conduct herself. Atlas Performing Arts Center.

Nov. 3 to Nov. 20. $15–$30. it’s A Wonderful life: A live rAdio PlAy In the late 1940s, a team of radio performers gather to tell the story of George Bailey and his angel companion, Clarence, in this lively adaptation of the classic film supplemented with period ads.

Washington Stage Guild at Undercroft Theatre.

Nov. 25 to Dec. 18. $25–$50. mAry PoPPins The well-loved movie musical about a nanny who brightens the lives of two dour children becomes a high-flying stage show in this production that features songs like “Supercalifragalisticexpealidocious” and “Practically Perfect.” Olney Theatre Center. Nov. 2 to Jan. 1, 2017. $18–$80.

A midsummer night’s dreAm Fairy queens, lovers on the run, and a man transformed into a donkey take the stage in George Mason University’s production of Shakespeare’s enduring comedy. George Mason University Center for the Arts.

Nov. 16 to Nov. 20. $10–$20. milk like sugAr After making a pact with her friends on her 16th birthday, Annie forces herself

to look at the world differently. By interacting with different world views for the first time, she learns more about herself and her goals for the future.

Mosaic Theater Company presents this Obie-winning play, directed by Jennifer L. Nelson. Atlas Performing Arts Center. Nov. 2 to Nov. 27. $20–$60. miss Bennet: christmAs At PemBerley The characters in Pride and Prejudice come together to celebrate Christmas in this new play that follows Mary Bennet as she explores her future and a potential romance. Round House Theatre Bethesda. Nov. 23 to Dec. 18. $36–$56. moBy dick The white whale comes alive in this lively adaptation of Herman Melville’s classic manversus-nature tale. Jamie Abelson and Christopher Donahue star as Ishmael and Ahab. Arena Stage.

Nov. 18 to Dec. 24. $55–$90.

Picnic The arrival of a mysterious drifter changes a town irreparably, as the residents are forced to consider withheld facts and feelings, in this dark and romantic play from playwright William Inge.

Catholic University of America. Dec. 1 to Dec. 4. $5–$15. the second city’s BlAck side of the moon Woolly Mammoth and the Chicago-based comedy ensemble team up once again for a new show, this one with a cast of black comedians who imagine the future, describing everything from a new planet ruled by Barack Obama to police brutality and everyone’s obsession with gluten intoler-

Titanic: The Musical at Signature Theatre, Dec. 13 to Jan. 29

the yeAr oF mAgicAl thinking The sudden loss of a loved one is immensely difficult to internally process, let alone describe in writing. But Joan Didion did just that following the death of her husband, the writer John Gregory Dunne, composing her searing grief memoir The Year of Magical Thinking in 88 days. It earned nearly universal acclaim, and Didion, who had adapted several of her previous novels into screenplays, went on to turn Magical Thinking into a one-woman play starring Vanessa Redgrave.

Briefly presented at Studio Theatre in 2011, the play returns to D.C. this fall at Arena Stage, with Kathleen Turner in the role. The author and the actress portraying her couldn’t look more different (Didion’s tiny features and short stature make her look fragile while Turner’s deep, immediately recognizable voice matches her impressive height), and yet both are commanding presences on stage. While Turner is technically playing Didion in this production, she’s also a woman delivering a monologue about death, a topic so relatable that the stage version of the author repeats “it will happen to you.” Given Turner’s past successes on the D.C. stage, her interpretation of Didion’s words will stir emotions in Arena Stage’s intimate Kogod Cradle. Oct. 7 to Nov. 20 at Arena Stage. $70–$90.

—Caroline Jones

kiss The casting notice for Chilean actor-turned-playwright-and-director Guillermo Calderón’s Kiss—which gets its stateside premiere at Woolly—says that actors should be prepared to perform in a sudsy, soap-operatic style. But there’s more at stake than just people’s feelings in this political potboiler, which is variously synopsized as a piece about two couples with a standing dinner-date wherein they try to forget that they’re living under an oppressive regime and a piece about a group of Western actors trying to understand the Syrian play they’re working on. It could be both! Woolly’s own blurb reports the piece involves “an intense, furtive video chat with what might be an exiled author, living on the run while escaping persecution.” What’s less opaque is that the cast features Gabriela FernandezCoffey and Tim Getman, spouses who met performing in Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Injuries at Woolly six years ago, and whose joint appearances together in subsequent Woolly productions like Detroit and The Nether have been unforgettable. Director Yury Urnov was responsible for Woolly’s striking 2014 production of Marie Antoinette. That still doesn’t tell us what Kiss is, really, but it gives us a clue what it won’t be: boring. Oct. 10 to Nov. 6 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. $20–$69.

—Chris Klimek

strAight White men For anyone who loses sleep wondering about how hard it is to be a straight white man, the answer to your prayers is here. In Young Jean Lee’s play, three (straight, white) successful brothers come home to their father’s house for Christmas. Over Chinese food and beer, the audience is indoctrinated into the world of these men (who, despite their demographic, are portrayed as extremely socially aware): their worries, triumphs, and perspectives on the world around them. Lee, a New York–based playwright whose past works have also focused on race and gender, has a clear-headed but compassionate view of her subjects.

Love ’em or hate ’em, it never hurt anybody to spend a couple of hours living like a straight white man. Nov. 9 to Dec. 18 at Studio Theatre. $20–$85.

—Noa Rosinplotz

titAnic: the mUsicAl We’ve all watched Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet leap off a sinking ship in the 1997 movie Titanic. Lesser known is the musical of the same name, released the same year, and inspired by real-life stories of Titanic passengers from the first-, second-, and third-class, including three Irish girls named Kate and the captain of the doomed boat. The production will be directed by Signature Theater’s Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer, and is based on Peter Stone’s book of the same name. With a Tony award-winning score by Maury Yeston and a cast of more than 50, the visually groundbreaking 360-degree production has all the makings of a success. Dec. 13 to Jan. 29 at Signature Theatre. $40–$108. —Noa Rosinplotz September16, 16,2016 2011washingtoncitypaper.com washingtoncitypaper.com 564SEPTEMBER

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ance. Woolly Mammoth Theatre. Nov. 12 to Jan. 1, 2017. $20–$69.

MetroStage version is directed by Alan Paul. MetroStage. Dec. 8 to Jan. 8, 2017. $55–$60.

second seAson, Blood memories These original plays by Jonelle Walker and Leticia Ridley focus on women as victims and perpetrators of both systematic and physical violence, in the present as well as in the past. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Nov. 18 to Nov. 19. Free.

the goldfish In The Goldfish by Shuping Yang, follow the journey of a Chinese son as his scandalous cousin pays him a sudden visit before his wedding night. Witness the golden son’s dilemma unfold as he faces clashes between traditional Confucian values and Western notions of individuality. B.W.A. (Black Woman’s Anonymous) by Whitney Geohagan and April Monu explores what it means to be an African-American woman in America, addressing the issues these women face. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Dec. 2 to Dec. 3. Free.

the secret gArden The classic children’s novel about an orphan who discovers the secrets locked away in her uncle’s mansion comes to Shakespeare Theatre Company in the form of a musical, featuring favorite songs like “Lily’s Eyes” and “A Bit of Earth.” Sidney Harman Hall. Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. $44–$118. silver Belles When the longtime director of a town’s Christmas pageant suddenly dies, four silver-haired singers join together to ensure the show continues. Combining elements of popular sitcoms like The Golden Girls and Designing Women, this new show starring local favorites Donna Migliaccio, Nova Y. Payton, Ilona Dulaski, Naomi Jacobson, and Sandy Bainum arrives just in time for the holidays. Signature Theatre. Nov. 22 to Dec. 24. $40–$90. six degrees of sePArAtion John Guare’s play about the connections that exist between seemingly unrelated people is reimagined at Keegan Theatre by director Brandon McCoy. Combining humor and drama, the show explores the ways we define each other and the boxes we put ourselves in. Keegan Theatre at Church Street Theater. Nov. 5 to Dec. 3. $35–$45. strAight White men Provocative playwright Young Jean Lee presents this comedy about three brothers and their father who come together for a Christmas bout of wrestling and video games, but when one member of the group begins to buckle under pressure, they all learn the stakes of their fight are higher than anyone imagined. Studio Theatre. Nov. 9 to Dec. 18. $20–$85. tAme. This new play from author (and City Paper contributor) Jonelle Walker imagines the plot of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew from the perspective of the woman being tamed. When a young woman is forced by her family and an alluring young pastor to conform to traditional gender roles, a series of explosive comedic encounters unfold. Gunston Arts Center, Theatre Two. Nov. 3 to Dec. 11. $10–$50.

A vieW from the Bridge Director Ivo van Hove’s adaptation of Arthur Miller’s play comes to the Kennedy Center for a limited engagement following an acclaimed run on Broadway. Following a Brooklyn-based Italian-American family, the action revolves around Eddie, a man so obsessed with his niece that his actions spin out of control.

Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Nov. 18 to Dec. 3. $45–$119.

Where Words once Were Irish Australian playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer returns to the Kennedy Center with this play about a young man who kicks off an adventure by stealing a pen and starting to write in a land where only 1,000 words can exist. Kennedy Center Family Theater. Nov. 5 to Nov. 27. $20. the Wild PArty Queenie and Burrs set out to throw the party to end all parties. Each intent on driving the other wild with jealousy, the night escalates into a deadly game of oneupmanship.

With a jazz-steeped score by the Tony and Grammy Award-nominated Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish), this firecracker of a musical holds nothing back. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Nov. 4 to Nov. 11. $10–$25.

December

A christmAs cArol Award-winning actor Tim Jansen stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale set in contemporary America. Joe’s Movement Emporium. Dec. 15 to Dec. 18. $10–$20. fully committed A restaurant reservation taker showcases his amazing dexterity in this comedic and engaging one-man show featuring local actor Tom Story. Recently seen on Broadway, the

goyescAs A cloak-and-dagger story of mistaken betrayals spins with the fury of Spanish dance and paintings come to life in this new English adaptation of the rarely seen opera-ballet, originally inspired by Francisco de Goya’s paintings. This production is paired with Manuel de Falla’s Seven Spanish Popular Songs. GALA Hispanic Theatre.

Dec. 7 to Dec. 18. $23–$46. hecho en Puelto rico A student prepares to graduate and leave Puerto Rico to escape the economic crisis, and he unearths his cultural roots through the lives of notable men and women in the island’s history. A tender and funny tale of discovery and pride. Performed in Spanish only. GALA Hispanic Theatre. Dec. 2 to Dec. 3. $30. into the Woods Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical that wonders what happens to fairy tale characters after they find their “happily ever after” is reimagined at the Kennedy Center in a new production from Fiasco Theater. Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Dec. 6 to Jan. 8, 2017. $45–$175.

An irish cArol Keegan Theatre’s annual holiday tradition continues with its presentation of this Christmas Carol adaptation set in a Dublin pub. When its owner loses touch with humanity, a series of ghosts visit to remind him about the important things in life. Keegan Theatre at Church Street Theater. Dec. 17 to Dec. 31. $35–$45. the mAgi A couple that performs in the same band is on the verge of breaking up around the holidays, forcing both of them to consider the consequences of their actions in this awkward and poignant drama from Helen Murray Pafumi. The Hub Theatre at John Swayze Theatre. Dec. 2 to Dec. 18. $20–$30. oy vey in A mAnger The Kinsey Sicks, described as “America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet,” share gentile and Jewish stories in this lively holiday pageant that finds the chicks with schticks trying to sell their manger before it gets foreclosed. Theater J. Dec. 20 to Dec. 28. $17–$47. sleePing BeAuty The classic fairy tale about a young woman who sleeps for a hundred years after pricking her finger is transformed into a dark, gothic tale in this new, wordless adaptation from Synetic Theater. Synetic Theater at Crystal City.

Dec. 7 to Jan. 8, 2017. $20–$60.

1st Stage 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean.

(703) 854-1856. 1ststagetysons.org Anacostia Playhouse 2020 Shannon Place SE. (202) 290-2328. anacostiaplayhouse.com Arena Stage 1101 6th St. SW. (202) 488-3300. arenastage.org Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE. (202) 399-7993. atlasarts.org Catholic University of America 620 Michigan Ave. NE. (202) 319-5000. cua.edu Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Stadium Drive and Route 193, College Park. (301) 405-2787. theclarice.umd.edu Constellation Theatre at Source 1835 14th St. NW. (202) 204-7741. constellationtheatre.org Flashpoint Mead Theatre Lab 916 G St. NW. (202) 315-1305. culturaldc.org Folger Elizabethan Theatre 201 E. Capitol St. SE. (202) 544-7077. folger.edu Ford’s Theatre 511 10th St. NW. (202) 347-4833. fords.org Forum Theatre at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring.

(301) 588-8279. forum-theatre.org GALA Hispanic Theatre 3333 14th St. NW. (202) 234-7174. galatheatre.org George Mason University Center for the Arts 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax.

(888) 945-2468. cfa.gmu.edu Gunston Arts Center, Theatre Two 2700 South Lang St., Arlington.

(703) 418-4808. wscavantbard.org Joe’s Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier.

(301) 699-1819. joesmovement.org Keegan Theatre at Church Street Theater 1742 Church St. NW. (202) 265-3767. keegantheatre.com Kennedy Center 2700 F St. NW. (202) 467-4600. kennedy-center.org

titAnic: the musicAl The stirring musical about the sinking of the famous ocean liner is reimagined at Signature by director Eric Schaeffer. Performed in the round, the production tells the story of the ship’s final minutes. Signature Theatre. Dec. 13 to Jan. 29, 2017. $40–$108.

Lansburgh Theatre 450 7th St. NW. (202) 547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org

Wicked The touring company of the long-running Broadway musical about the good witches and bad witches Dorothy encounters in Oz returns to the Kennedy Center for the holiday season. Kennedy Center Opera House. Dec. 14 to Jan. 8, 2017. $79–$229.

MetroStage 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria.

(703) 548-9044. metrostage.org

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Logan Fringe Arts Space 1358 Florida Ave. NE. (202) 737-7230. capitalfringe.org.

National Theatre 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. (202) 628-6161. nationaltheatre.org

Olney Theatre Center 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney.

(301) 924-3400. olneytheatre.org Quotidian Theatre Company at The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda.

(301) 816-1023. quotidiantheatre.org Rep Stage at Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia.

(443) 518-1500. repstage.org Round House Theatre 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda.

(240) 644-1100. roundhousetheatre.org Sidney Harman Hall 610 F St. NW. (202) 547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington.

(703) 820-9771. sigtheatre.org Spooky Action Theater 1810 16th St. NW. (202) 248-0301. spookyaction.org Studio Theatre 1501 14th St. NW. (202) 332-3300. studiotheatre.org Synetic Theater at Crystal City 1800 South Bell St., Arlington.

(866) 811-4111. synetictheater.org Taffety Punk at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 7th St. SE. (202) 261-6612. taffetypunk.com THEARC 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. (202) 889-5901. thearcdc.com Theater J 1529 16th St. NW. (202) 777-3210. theaterj.org Thurgood Marshall Center 1816 12th St. NW. (202) 462-0533. tmcsh.org.

Warner Theatre 513 13th St. NW. (202) 783-4000. warnertheatredc.com Washington Stage Guild at Undercroft Theatre 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW. (240) 582-0050. stageguild.org Woolly Mammoth Theatre 641 D St. NW. (202) 393-3939. woollymammoth.net

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A season-long festival celebrating the blues in its many forms.

ALBERT CUMMINGS WILLIE DIXON TRIBUTE SAMUEL JAMES CHRIS SMITHER WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE PIEDMONT BLUES

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REDEFINING NIGHTLIFE ON ROCKVILLE PIKE

Julian Lage & Lau

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Dan Zanes

{Jazz singer & guitarist}

{Sideshow & burlesque}

{Kids pajama jam}

Tues, Sept 20

Fri, Sept 23

Sat, Sept 24

Sun, Sept 25

Rusted Root

Vivian Wang

Raul Midón

{Guitar God + folk’s finest}

Blue Highway

Rumer Willis

Sierra Hull

{“Send Me On My Way”}

{Best of bluegrass}

{Post-modern cabaret}

{Mandolin wunderkind}

Fri, Sept 30

Sun, Oct 2

Wed, Oct 26

Sat, Nov 12

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