Your 5-Day Curated List: Top Cultural Events in the DMV

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From June 16 through June 21, the DMV area is buzzing with an array of vibrant events that promise to delight and entertain. Musical lovers can immerse themselves in captivating performances featuring both classic and contemporary hits, while those inclined towards dramatic arts will find compelling plays that challenge and inspire. Concert enthusiasts have a wealth of choices, from intimate acoustic sessions to grand symphonic showcases. 

June is the beginning of of Festivals Season, and we've listed a few related to Juneteenth celebrations. If diverse culture, food, and arts are on your agenda, this carefully curated list offers a chance to experience the rich tapestry of the DMV spirit. Enjoy!

20 events this week on our calendar: Sunday, Jun 16 - Friday, Jun 21

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Jonathon Heyward - The Pine of Rome - Sun Jun 16 3:00 pm

Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

SUN.
JUN 16.
3:00 PM.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Jonathon Heyward - The Pine of Rome.
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall - 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201.
PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Peach Tree Rascals - Sun Jun 16 6:30 pm

The Atlantis

SUN.
JUN 16.
6:30 PM.
Peach Tree Rascals.
The Atlantis - 2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001,
PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Disney's Beauty and the Beast - Sun Jun 16 7:00 pm

Toby's Dinner Theatre

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Theatre: Toby's Dinner Theatre.June 16, 7:00pm.
5900 Symphony Woods Road
Columbia, MD 21044.“Be Our Guest” for this tale as old as time. Featuring the animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score, this breathtaking musical is the story of Belle and the Beast, who happens to be a handsome prince cursed by a beautiful enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will be lifted. If not, he and his servants will be doomed for all eternity. Will… [more details]


Gipsy Kings - Sun Jun 16 8:00 pm

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

SUN. JUN 16. 8:00 PM. Gipsy Kings.Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts - 1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Jay Wheeler - Sun Jun 16 8:00 pm

EagleBank Arena

SUN. JUN 16. 8:00 PM. Jay Wheeler. EagleBank Arena - 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Shaw Davis and The Black Ties - Sun Jun 16 8:00 pm

Rams Head On Stage

SUN. JUN 16. 8:00 PM. Shaw Davis and The Black Ties. Rams Head On Stage - 33 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Protomartyr - Sun Jun 16 8:00 pm

The Metro Gallery

SUN.JUN 16.8:00 PM. Protomartyr.The Metro Gallery - 1700 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Bonny Light Horseman - Sun Jun 16 8:00 pm

Howard Theatre

SUN.
JUN 16.
8:00 PM.
Bonny Light Horseman.
Howard Theatre - 620 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001.

PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Monty Alexander - Sun Jun 16 9:00 pm

Blues Alley

SUN. JUN 16. Monty Alexander. Blues Alley - 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007. 7:00 PM: PURCHASE TICKETS. 9:00 PM: PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Drunk Shakespeare - Mon Jun 17 7:00 pm

The Sage Theatre

MON. JUN 17. 7:00 PM. Drunk Shakespeare.Sage Theatre - 1100 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Comedy Bang! Bang! - Mon Jun 17 7:30 pm

Warner Theatre

MON.
JUN 17.
7:30 PM.
Comedy Bang! Bang!

Warner Theatre - 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004.
PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


The Hatmaker's Wife - Tue Jun 18 12:00 pm

DCJCC - Edlavitch Jewish Community Center

TUE.
JUN 18.
12:00 PM.
The Hatmaker's Wife.
DCJCC - Edlavitch Jewish Community Center - 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036.
PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography - Tue Jun 18 7:30 pm

Kennedy Center Opera House

TUE.
JUN 18.
7:30 PM.
10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography.
Kennedy Center Opera House - 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004.
PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Chayce Beckham - Tue Jun 18 7:30 pm

Birchmere Music Hall

TUE. JUN 18. 7:30 PM. Chayce Beckham. Birchmere Music Hall - 3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Festival - Wed Jun 19 10:00 am

District Heights Municipal Building

June 19, District Heights, Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Festival. #DMVFreeEvents [more details]


3rd Annual Juneteenth Peace Walk/Celebration - Wed Jun 19 10:00 am

RFK Fields

17th & Gales Place. Block Party Celebrations- Food, Music, Games and Cultural Exhibition. [more details]


Madams of DC Walking Tour - Fri Jun 21 7:00 pm

InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel

Come check out DC's most unique walking tour. Washington, DC experienced an unprecedented rise in prostitution during and after the Civil War. During this period, Pennsylvania Avenue became DC's most notorious red light district, from the ramshackle "boarding houses" of Murder Bay to the glamorous pleasure houses of Marble Alley, all within sight of the Capitol. Also, a new profession for women was rising, that of the "female lobbyist." This tour will introduce you to some of the most notorious… [more details]


Maryland Hall Presents: Kulu Mele - Fri Jun 21 7:30 pm

Maryland Hall

Maryland Hall Presents: Kulu Mele
Location: 801 Chase St, Annapolis, MD 21401. Fri - Jun 21, 2024 - 7:30pm EDT. Inspired by the voices of our ancestors, Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble preserves and presents traditional dance and music of Africa and the African diaspora and celebrates contemporary African American culture. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


Letters to Kamala / Dandelion Peace - Fri Jun 21 7:30 pm

Voices Festival Productions

Letters to Kamala / Dandelion Peace. Theatre: Voices Festival Productions. 1810 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20009. Fri Jun 21, 2024
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. LETTERS TO KAMALA: What happens when your ancestors ask the hard questions? PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]


 

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