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B FEATURED LISTING B “Golden Voice of Africa”
Salif Keita
Keita returns to DC for the first time in 5 years for a unique one night only exclusive acoustic performance with full band, to benefit his foundation’s work to save African people with albinism. More info www.salifkeita.us
September 21, 2014 7:00 PM
Acoustic Concert
Lisner Auditorium 720 21st NW Washington DC Box Office: 202-994-6800
$45 +
Reserved Seating- VIP $65+ meet and greet Salif Keita
THEATRE Shear Madness The Kennedy Center Theater Lab
Zemfira Stage
Spamalot Yentl By Leah Napolin & Isaac Bashevis Singer
Regular Schedule: Tuesday–Friday at 8 Saturday at 6 & 9 Sunday at 3 & 7
Closing – last 2 shows! Thurs 8/28, Fri 8/29@7:30 PWYC previews: 8/28 at 7:30 & 9/1 at 7:30. $30 previews: 8/30 at 8:00 & 8/31 at 7:30.
It's an ordinary day at the Shear Madness salon, when the lady upstairs gets knocked off. WHOdunit? Catch the killer at this comedy, where "shrieks of laughter night after night" (Washington Post), shake the walls of the Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center Theater Lab Student Rush Tickets Available Tickets: 202-467-4600 Groups: 202-416-8400 www.shearmadness.com
Monty Python’s fabulously funny musical about King Arthur’s search for the holy grail. (Always look on the bright side of life) Yentl disguises herself as a man in order to pursue her dreams. A modern take on a classic story with a new indy-rock score from Jill Sobule
James Lee Community Ctr 2855 Annandale Road Falls Church, VA 22042 (703) 615-6626 Theater J 1529 16th St. NW 800-494-8497 or www.theaterj.org
Tickets Avail. at Box Office
Great Group Rates Available
$12-18
ZemfiraStage @gmail.com
Pay what you can & $30
Discounts for seniors, military, 35 & under
Free, no tickets required
Smithsonian or Federal Triangle
Free, no tickets
Outdoor concerts are subject to weather cancellation. Call 202-7675658 for info.
Free; no tickets required
Brunch menu available at Pavilion Café
$36
Discounts available for groups of 10+. 202-312-1427
PERFORMANCES Marine Dixieland Band
Summer Concert Series
Music selected from the following composers; subject to change: “King” Oliver, Ben Bernie, Maceo Pinkard, Ken Casey, John Legend, Juan Tizol, Duke Ellington, Kurt Weill, Clarence Williams, Porter Steele, “Larry” Shields, Jack Palmer, and Spencer Williams
Thursday at 8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 8 p.m.
Join The U.S. Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants as they celebrate the end of the Summer Concert Series with a performance of “Finales and Showstoppers.”
Sylvan Theater, on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, DC Call 202-433-4011 after 6 p.m. for weather related cancellations. The Air Force Memorial 1 Air Force Memorial Drive Arlington, VA 22204 For more concert info, see ‘Events Calendar’ at: www.usafband.af.mil
MUSIC - CONCERTS Sundays in September September 7, 14, 21, and 28 Noon and 1:00 p.m.
The U.S. Air Force Strings plays 19th-century French and American music (Sep. 7); Ricardo Marlow and Ensemble perform Flamenco music and dance (Sep. 14); Seldom Scene plays bluegrass (Sep. 21); and the NGA Wind Ensemble plays music by Andrew Wyeth’s favorite composers (Sep. 28).
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
A musical, political satire. We put the MOCK in Democracy! www.capsteps.com Info: 202.312.1555
National Gallery of Art
Sculpture Garden Sunday Concerts
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden On the National Mall at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Phone: 202-737-4215 TDD: 202-842-6176 www.nga.gov
COMEDY How To Succeed in Congress Without Really Lying
Ronald Reagan Building 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Tix available at 202.397.SEAT ticketmaster.com
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