The Washington Conservatory of Music and Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents a A FREE FAMILY EVENT titled “Opera in a Basket”, produced by and in partnership with The CAAPA – Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10 am in the Bumper Car Pavilion.

This free family event presents opera and its history in a fun way suitable for children of all ages. Come and discover the highlights of opera found in a basket!

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The jazz poetry of Langston Hughes with musical compositions from Grammy-recognized trumpeter, Markus Rutz.

The transporting poetry of award-winning journalist and war correspondent, Tom Squitieri, with performances by Helen Hayes Award-winners Christopher Lane & Susan Marie Rhea, alongside acclaimed DC theatre artists: Ricardo Frederick Evans, Ray Ficca, Chris Stezin and Richard C. Washer.

Plus, new and inspiring prose submitted from local poets and writers around the globe.

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Stand-up comedy show with the funniest underground comics in DC and NYC in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park

Get ready for a night of laughter as we bring you the hottest underground comics from DC and NYC! Join us in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a side-splitting, rib-tickling extravaganza that will leave you rolling in the aisles. Laugh your heart out as these talented comedians take the stage and serve up their hilarious observations on life, love, and everything in between. From uproarious one-liners to witty anecdotes, this show promises to keep you entertained from start to finish. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of comedy. Grab your friends, kick back, and get ready for some serious belly laughs! **Content is not screened for children.

**Doors 7:30pm, Show at 8:00pm

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Stand-up comedy show with the funniest underground comics in DC and NYC in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park

Get ready for a night of laughter as we bring you the hottest underground comics from DC and NYC! Join us in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a side-splitting, rib-tickling extravaganza that will leave you rolling in the aisles. Laugh your heart out as these talented comedians take the stage and serve up their hilarious observations on life, love, and everything in between. From uproarious one-liners to witty anecdotes, this show promises to keep you entertained from start to finish. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of comedy. Grab your friends, kick back, and get ready for some serious belly laughs! **Content is not screened for children.

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Stand-up comedy show with the funniest underground comics in DC and NYC in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park

Tix $5

Learn More & Purchase Tickets >> | Park Map >>

Get ready for a night of laughter as we bring you the hottest underground comics from DC and NYC! Join us in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a side-splitting, rib-tickling extravaganza that will leave you rolling in the aisles. Laugh your heart out as these talented comedians take the stage and serve up their hilarious observations on life, love, and everything in between. From uproarious one-liners to witty anecdotes, this show promises to keep you entertained from start to finish. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of comedy. Grab your friends, kick back, and get ready for some serious belly laughs! **Content is not screened for children.

Stand-up comedy show with the funniest underground comics in DC and NYC in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park

Tix $5

Get ready for a night of laughter as we bring you the hottest underground comics from DC and NYC! Join us in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a side-splitting, rib-tickling extravaganza that will leave you rolling in the aisles. Laugh your heart out as these talented comedians take the stage and serve up their hilarious observations on life, love, and everything in between. From uproarious one-liners to witty anecdotes, this show promises to keep you entertained from start to finish. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of comedy. Grab your friends, kick back, and get ready for some serious belly laughs!

Enjoy an evening of jazz and poetry during Art Walk!

The Washington Conservatory of Music presents the latest concert in its Casual Concerts series featuring WCM faculty Marty Nau on saxophone and Robert Redd on piano.

The concert is non-ticketed with donations gratefully accepted to support the educational programs of the Washington Conservatory. A suggested minimum donation of $25. RSVPs are greatly appreciated by Friday, June 21, 2024 at 5:00pm. Walkups are welcome as seating allows.

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The Washington Conservatory of Music presents the latest concert in its "Bach" Room Concert series featuring the Pressenda Chamber Players.

Pieces performed with include the following compositions by Beethoven:
String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, op. 18
String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, op. 135

The concert is non-ticketed with donations gratefully accepted to support the educational programs of the Washington Conservatory. A suggested minimum donation of $25. RSVPs are greatly appreciated by Friday, June 21, 2024 at 5:00pm. Walkups are welcome as seating allows.

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The Washington Conservatory of Music presents their last "Bach" Room Concert featuring Pianist Chengcheng Yao. 

Yao is the recent prizewinner in the 2023 Fifth Weatherford College International Piano Competition and has been the piano faculty at Washington Conservatory of Music since 2021. 

The concert is non-ticketed with donations gratefully accepted to support the educational programs of the Washington Conservatory. A suggested minimum donation of $25. Reservations close at 5 pm the Friday before the concert; however walk-ins without reservations are welcome. 

Join us for an evening of live music! Featuring: Aaron Berofsky, violin Kathryn Votapek, viola Tobias Werner, cello Genevieve Lee, piano. Admission: The concert is non-ticketed with donations gratefully accepted to support the educational programs of the Washington Conservatory. A suggested minimum donation of $25. The Pressenda Chamber Players will be performing:

• Piano Quartet in a minor – Turina
• Piano Quartet in A Major – Brahms

There is limited seating, reservations close at 5:00pm the Friday before the concert.