Welcome to mid-January, Greater Washington.
First, to skip to the end of the long weekend … both Heart of America Foundation and Joe’s Movement Emporium are offering great Martin Luther King Jr. Day programming. HOA Foundation invites young students and their families to an annual MLK Day of Service Literacy Celebration at 11:00 at Howard University — striving to make this a great day “on” rather than a day “off.” And in Mount Rainier starting at 10:00, Joe’s will offer service projects, guest speakers, and featured performers, including the Buffalo Baptist Church Choir and students in their Arts Education programs.
Throughout the weekend, we also have a bundle of exciting performances at our non-profits. So read on and enjoy!
The hysterical meets the historical again this weekend and you’ll have two chances to catch an awesome all-kids cast in Night at the Wax Museum – The Musical on Saturday.
Enjoy a full evening of new works by BMD founder and choreographer on Saturday at 7:30 in Kilmarnock, VA. More info is right here and do check out our recent “7 Questions” interview with Lucy Bowen McCauley to learn more about this amazing company.
District of Columbia Arts Center
DCAC is seriously rocking this weekend. At 7:30 on Saturday and Sunday, you can catch Bright Alchemy Theatre’s A Cre@tion Story for Naomi, the tale of a teenager whose search for purpose in her life leads her deep into cyberspace. At 11:00 on Saturday, DC band City Limits will take the stage for “RagnaROCK” and a trio of DC comedians will follow with “THOR!!! The musical,” which features a time-traveler named Archibald F. Trousers.
For a beautiful evening of Bernstein, Walton, and Dvorak, head to the George Mason University Center of the Arts at 8:00 on Saturday. Looking to volunteer? Call (703) 563-1990 and ask about ushering for the performance!
Its dancers known for “astounding strength and athleticism” (The Washington Post), KanKouran West African Dance Company will honor Martin Luther King Junior in their annual performance at 8:00 on Saturday and 4:00 on Sunday.
A pocket-opera double-bill on Saturday and Sunday! In a new English adaptation of the iconic Cuban musical, Maria la O, the leading lady is a nightclub headliner in love with an American entertainer; and I Pagliacci follows a touring clown troupe led by the jealous Canio, to New York City’s Little Italy. More info over this way!