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NSO Youth Fellow Concert
Tue. May 28, 2024 6p.m.
Students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program will perform chamber music on the Millennium Stage.
International School of Music Honors Concert
Fri. Jun. 14, 2024
Celebrating 20 Years of Musical Excellence! Embark on a captivating musical journey as the International School of Music's distinguished students and dynamic chamber ensembles showcase their exceptional talents in a special performance at the Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center.
Millennium Stage Films
Extraordinary Cinema: Elemental
Fri. Jun. 21, 2024
Join us for free film screenings outdoors on the REACH Video Wall. Films start at sundown or around 8:30 p.m.
At the center of the intergenerational, heartwarming film, Elemental is a story of inclusion and welcome—and a family building a new life and thriving community while they learn, together and with the help of friends, how to have the strength to burn bright.
Millennium Stage Films
Extraordinary Cinema: Ratatouille
Fri. Jun. 28, 2024
Join us for free film screenings outdoors on the REACH Video Wall. Films start at sundown or around 8:30 p.m.
In this charming, animated family fare, Remy is a rat who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef despite his family’s wishes. He teams up with Linguini, an inexperienced kitchen worker at a top Parisian restaurant.
Millennium Stage Films
Extraordinary Cinema: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Fri. Aug. 2, 2024
Join us for free film screenings outdoors on the REACH Video Wall. Films start at sundown or around 8:30 p.m.
Based on the storybook classic, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is a colorful animated film that includes prescient themes of climate change, corporate creed, and conservation. Prior to the film screening, Casey Trees will be hosting interactive learning opportunities about the environment and the importance of preserving the District of Columbia’s tree canopy!
Harrison School of Music & New City School of Music Present
Destination Recital 2024
Sat. Aug. 17, 2024
Students of the music schools will perform solo, duet, or solo with an accompanist.
National Symphony Orchestra
NSO Family Concert: Mo @ the NSO
Sep. 21 - 22, 2024
With the help of the National Symphony Orchestra and all-star guests, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Mo Willems introduces fun musical ideas, explores big emotions, and invites viewers to listen, play, and create.
Spells of the Sea
Oct. 12 - 20, 2024
A young girl embarks on a quest to save her father after he’s struck by the “Big Bad Sickness of the Sea.” Come along on this enchanting musical journey about facing fears, embracing emotions, and believing in yourself.
Explore the new season of exciting theater, music, and dance performances for little and big kids alike!
Explore the new season of exciting theater, music, and dance performances for little and big kids alike!
Oh no! Elizabeth’s viola is gone. Will our musician friends find it in time for their next big performance? Possibly, with the help of a magician who also pretends to be a detective—and you. Get ready to hear some great music as you solve this magical mystery. All ages. 36 minutes.
Step right up to this daring double act of classical fun! Bassist Paul DeNola and violinist Heather LeDoux Green take a break from the NSO to introduce young audiences to some of the greatest music ever written. This “silent” comedic tag-team presents a hilarious program of music and mayhem. All ages. 34 minutes.
Emcee, songwriter, and poet Javier Starks paves a unique path all his own with 100% curse-free Hip Hop music, showing the world that success can come without negativity. Join Javier in this video concert as he performs original songs with a live band and DJ. Ages 10 and up. 25 minutes.
What if supernatural creatures were real and have been walking among us in disguise? What if the days surrounding Halloween are their days to shine just as they are? Find yourself bedazzled by this bewitching video concert. All ages. 23 minutes.
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