Find the hot hits and hidden jewels in Greater Washington DC arts and culture. Search here for a combined Washington DC events calendar, Montgomery County and Prince George's County Maryland events calendar, Arlington County and Fairfax County Virginia and city of Alexandria events calendar. Browse here for theatre, museum exhibitions, dance, music, opera, classes, films, lectures and festivals happening throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia. Choose from ticketed or free events. Let CultureCapital.com be your guide to arts and culture in Greater DC.
Highlights
| Washington National Opera presents Porgy and Bess Saturday, March 20 through Saturday, April 3 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts This quintessential American masterpiece follows the story of a crippled beggar and the headstrong woman he loves. Porgy and Bess is directed by Francesca Zambello and conducted by American music specialist John Mauceri. |
| Danzon: Luna Negra Dance Theater, Turtle Island Quartet and Paquito D'Rivera Friday, March 19 Strathmore This Strathmore co-commissioned event and east coast premiere joins the towering talents of Cuban composer/saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera, the always entertaining jazz/classical innovators of the Turtle Island Quartet, and the sensual, sizzling Luna Negra Dance Theater in a beguiling new work based on the national dance of Cuba, the danzón. |
| Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts Thursday, March 11 The Art League Events include Rosemary Feit Covey's Peep & Strip Show accompanied with dance performances inspired by her work, the All-Media Exhibit HerStory and reception, and presentations by distinguished Torpedo Factory women alumni in the Target Gallery. |
| Environmental Film Festival March 16-28, 2010 Multiple Venues The 18th Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital will present more than 100 documentary, feature, animated, archival, experimental and children's films selected to provide fresh perspectives on local, national and global environmental issues. |
| Tom Paxton Thursday, March 18 The Barns at Wolf Trap |
| Audubon Quartet Saturday, March 20 through Sunday, March 28 Reston Community Center, CenterStage |
