Family Theater & Afrobeat Vibes: 6 Must-Do DMV Events This Saturday

This Saturday, October 12, promises an exciting blend of culture, family fun, and live music, and Cultural DMV has curated six top events to make the most of your weekend. Start your day at the Kennedy Center Family Theater with Spells of the Sea at 1:30 pm, a magical family-friendly performance that blends storytelling and adventure on the high seas. In the evening, dive into the infectious rhythms of UK Afrobeat band Kokoroko at the Howard Theatre at 7:00 pm, bringing their vibrant fusion of jazz, soul, and West African sounds. Whether you're looking to inspire young imaginations or groove to world-class Afrobeat, Saturday's events offer something special for everyone.

6 suggestions by Cultural DMV of things to do this Saturday, Oct 12

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FEATURED EVENTS

Spells of The Sea - Sat Oct 12 1:30 pm

Kennedy Center Family Theater

11:00 AM: GET TICKETS. 1:30 PM: GET TICKETS. Sat. Oct 12. Spells of The Sea. Kennedy Center Family Theater - 2700 F St NW Family Theatre, Washington, DC 20566. [more details]

Living All Alone - Sat Oct 12 3:00 pm

The Lyric Baltimore

GET TICKETS. Sat. Oct 12. 3:00 PM. Living All Alone. Lyric Opera House - MD - 140 W Mt Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201. [more details]

The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show - Sat Oct 12 6:00 pm

The Theater at MGM National Harbor

GET TICKETS. Sat. Oct 12. 6:00 PM. The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show. The Theater at MGM National Harbor - 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. [more details]

Kokoroko - Sat Oct 12 7:00 pm

Howard Theatre

GET TICKETS. Sat. Oct 12. 7:00 PM. Kokoroko. Howard Theatre - 620 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001. [more details]

Soles of Duende Performance - Sat Oct 12 8:00 pm

Prince George's Publick Playhouse

GET TICKETS. Soles of Duende Performance Prince George's Publick Playhouse 10/12/2024 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm. ·
Based in the sounds of Tap (Amanda Castro), Flamenco (Arielle Rosales) and Kathak (Brinda Guha), Soles of Duende's fire is the spirit that lives within each of these women to celebrate their connection given their beautiful differences and to uplift the forms that made them.
Buy tickets now to see this percussive dance trio when they perform at the Publick Playhouse on Saturday, October 12… [more details]

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