Schedule Of Events

February 15, 2025

7:00 pm : Eva Mystique

A vaudeville experience where burlesque and variety meets dark decadence and whimsy. Menagerie is defined as a strange collection of people or things. Through darkly decadent burlesque performances from a striking cast of entertainers, you will enter a world of sinful elegance. From classical to shakedancing, our stars cannot wait to share our art, allure, mystery and passion. We can't promise you won't leave hypnotized.

7:30 pm : Glade Dance Collective

The NACHMO DC Sampler Showcase presents a selection of world premieres by local choreographers who have created a new work during the NACHMO January Challenge. Each year, the NACHMO January Challenge energizes the DC dance community by challenging local choreographers to create short works in the concentrated period of one month. The NACHMO DC Sampler Showcase presents a selection of pieces from the 2025 January Challenge to debut their new pieces. Based in Washington, DC, Glade Dance Collective is a modern dance company dedicated to collaboration—with audiences, with other artists, and most importantly with each other. Its three members–Lauren Borchard, Betsy Loikow, and Sarah Raker–value a collective process that draws together people from diverse artistic backgrounds, and we create opportunities to share our collective process, dance knowledge, and skills with our community through open classes, workshops, and community-focused projects. All Ages. Run Time: 2 hours

8:00 pm : Aerial Ignition

Presenting stories of discovery and exploration of the human condition, especially when confronting issues head-on and working through life's struggles. Where there's smoke, there's fire… presents a series of stunning aerial performances featuring various apparatuses such as lyra, straps, cube, silks, flying pole, and more, depicting stories of discovery and exploration of the human condition.  Through mesmerizing movement and authentic expression, the members of Aerial Ignition will take you on an emotional journey of what happens when our subconscious minds sense something that our conscious minds question… filled with longing, searching, and confronting, fear, doubt, and realization, Where there's smoke, there's fire… will leave you both entertained and more aware of the truths that guide us through life's struggles. Ages: Ages 18+ (Adults Only) Run Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

February 16, 2025

5:00 pm : Matchstick Percussion

Our Strike Anywhere Initiative aims to broaden the repertoire by incorporating more inclusive and accessible instrumentation. Pieces under this Initiative are designed to be playable using compact instruments. We aspire to cultivate a more diverse musical landscape, enabling performances in non-traditional venues and facilitating participation by lower-income schools and ensembles due to the affordability of the instruments required. This initiative aims to expand the accessibility of the percussion repertoire by restricting instrumentation to portable, common instruments and objects. Through this new repertoire, they hope to reach new audiences by removing the limiting factors in choice of venue, as well as inspire audiences and expand their idea of what percussion music can be. The first round of commissions for this project have been funded by the Racial Justice, Anti-Discrimination and Democratic Practices Creative Activity Grant through the College of Arts & Architecture at Penn State and include works by Joshua Mallard, Han Hitchen, Jamie Koller, and Tucker Johnson.” All Ages

5:30 pm : Tintas DC

Oye DC is a night of English, Spanish, and Spanglish storytelling and poetry that celebrates Latine voices from across the Washington metro area. The performance features a diverse cast of poets each with their own unique style and technique. The poets represent various countries across Latin America as well as the Latine experience in the United States. The performance will showcase both new and existing work from each of the poet’s respective portfolios. Poets will also have the opportunity to collaborate on new material and do a series of two person plus poetry readings and performances. The poems will explore a variety of topics and issues, including gender roles and dynamics, family, racism, immigration, language, intimate partner violence, misogyny, and homophobia. The show will balance both the struggles of Latine people with the joys that come from being in community with one another. 

The Latine community is super diverse, and we want to make sure that audience members who look and sound like us, feel and recognize that all our stories are worthy to be shared on stage. We want to help jumpstart the necessary dialogue that wrestles with the topics we are often scared to bring to light. This will be done in a thoughtful approach that is not solely focused on the trauma but also celebrates the beauty of being people of resilience.   Every poem will be rooted in the lived experiences of each poet and will reflect their own relationship with the language and culture of having roots in Latin America. The cast will include immigrants, second / third generation, Afro-Latines, Latines with roots in the southwest, the coasts, Spanish, English and Spanglish speakers. 

The common thread is that each poet will be a current resident of the Washington metro area. Since D.C. is made up of a wide range of Latine folks - immigrants, transplants, visitors - we want to reflect those experiences and stories on stage because this is what makes our home unique. Through the use of authentic storytelling each poet will respond, react and share what it means to be Latine. The intention is to help show that we are not a monolith community, but still share some similarities. Oftentimes, we are not given the space to lift up this complicated truth, and we want to do so through storytelling. Stories have the power to help people understand the human impact of being boxed in and lumped together. We want to explore the nuances of what makes us Latine people. Run Time: 75 minutes. Ages: Ages 18 and Older (Adults Only)

February 22, 2025

7:00 pm : Capital City Symphony

Join CCS's musical exploration of our shared human experience - from joy to sorrow, celebration to reflection - across global cultures and styles.

8:00 pm : Furia Flamenca

Celebrate Furia Flamenca Dance Company's 20th Anniversary performance season with the first of a number of performances throughout the year showcasing some of the best from the company! Flamenco is a dance full of passion and fire.

February 23, 2025

6:00pm : JChris

Celebrating the music of Latin divas and Latines in the LGBT+ Community. This event is also a RELEASE concert for urban Latin artist, JChris', new single! JChris and his band will be going on tour as global music ambassadors with the U.S. Department of State in March 2025. This celebration concert will be a preview of the international tour before its launch, showcasing the band's mission and vibe. 

Urban Latin singer-songwriter, JChris, is lauded for his exciting performance energy and smooth voice. Hailed as “…the next big thing” by Metro Weekly magazine, this Latin pop virtuoso is internationally recognized for his pop compositions which are laced with Latin, Afro and Brazilian influences. JChris has recently been invited by the U.S. Department of State to do an international concert tour with his music this year through the American Music Abroad program. 

Performance highlights in JChris' career include performing at Carnegie Hall and the White House. He has worked with various music stars including Carlos Vives, Patti LaBelle, Tito Puente and Kristin Chenoweth to name a few. JChris is a Latin Grammys voting member for the Recording Academy and seeks to make a positive mark on the music industry. Run Time: 1 hour 15 minutes. All Ages.

February 28, 2025

7:00 pm : Jadyn Brick & Luisa Lynch

Halo-Halo: Mixed-Mixed is about two individuals honoring each of their experiences of being mixed-race: all of their confusion, joy, excitement, struggle, and everything in between. Halo-Halo (pronounced hah-lo hah-lo) is a Philippine dessert that directly translates to "mix-mix" in Tagalog. It is a combination of sweet toppings added to evaporated milk and crushed ice. In the same way that there are lots of variations on how to make halo-halo, there are lots of ways to be mixed-race when it comes to heritage and experience. We are making an honest piece about being mixed-race, and we intend to investigate the many complicated layers of our mixed-race lives. We don't want to create one set definition of "what it means to be mixed-race;" We only aim to shine a light on our experiences in the hope that it will inspire others to be as honest and compassionate toward their mixed-race experiences. Run Time: 1 hour. All Ages

7:00 pm : Syblings

How do we continue to build our capacity for hope and imagination in the face of human understanding, which at times can feel limiting and defeatist? In African Diasporic traditions call and response, an ‘interactive musical form [that] encourages participation from all members of the community, reinforc[es] social bonds and [encourages a] shared cultural identity.' This tradition affirms that folks are being heard, felt and witnessed. syBLiNGS! will engage this traditional style in ‘Trust Ancestral Knowing', a multimedia performance ritual, where they will introduce the audience to their 7 Ancestral Principles. Through: movement, singing, storytelling, conversation, collective affirmation, gorgeous visuals, live music and more, participants will accompany them on a journey of intentional reconnection with their Ancestors. This performance ritual will serve as a reminder, inspiring folks to be more attuned to the ever-present internal wisdom that is being given to them by their Ancestors. syBLINGS! experiences the art world – creating, songwriting, music making, communing with our Ancestors and storytelling – as vital to navigating the ‘real world'. Trust Ancestral Knowing, is an invitation – sharing ‘the how‘ of our art world practices with the larger community. Run Time: 75 minutes. Ages: 13+

7:30 pm : This Is Everything Concerts

A pianist and 4 vocalists from diverse backgrounds and diverse musical disciplines give a series of iconic show-stopping performances. A multi music genre concert given by 4 charismatic star performers from a variety of backgrounds and musical disciplines. Our intention is to offer an evening of one after another iconic show-stopping performances that bring both a sense of community to the audience - and some catharsis. Opera, classical lieder, R&B, Blues, Rock, pop, musical theatre exist side-by-side in our performance and play as a metaphor for the kind of unity and connection we need in this world. A performance that we believe does it's small part to create that connection. Run Time: 1 hour 15 minutes. All Ages

8:00 pm : Max Rosado & Friends

Max Rosado will be performing in a special night, some of the most popular 90s salsa classics from Gilberto Santa Rosa's, Jerry Rivera, Rey Ruiz, Luis Enrique among many others like you haven't seen it before. Born and and raised in Puerto Rico and currently based in Washington, D.C. Max Rosado has worked and recorded vocals for and with many artists in Puerto Rico, USA, Mexico, Panama and other countries. Rosado has worked with artists like Luisito Carrión, Jerry Rivera, Rey Ruiz, Ismael Miranda, Jose Alberto el Canario, Daniela Darcourt, Josimar, among many other artists. Rosado has also been part of the opening acts from artists such as El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and Luis Enrique. Run Time: 1 hour 15 minutes. All Ages

March 1, 2025

7:00 pm : Candice Tiffany Gordon

“Park Road is a coming-of-age story about a young woman’s struggle to cope with the loss of her family home when her grandfather is forced to sell it after falling ill with Cancer. The protagonist experiences not only what she perceives as a loss of generational wealth, but also the loss of her family structure as she knows it. Some of the themes explored include the impact of untreated mental illness, the consequences of poor estate planning, racism, colorism, and gentrification. While these themes are an essential part of the conversation, the crux of the story is rooted in love and loss; loss of a life once known and the clipping of one’s future. Run Time: 1 hour 15 minutes. Ages: Ages 13+

7:00 pm : Eco.Logic

This quirky play follows the lives of two women navigating life with climate anxiety. The play follows the journey of the two friends as it toggles between the present and a somewhat dystopian 2074, covering various themes including climate-migration, modern dating, family planning, and more! “Come Along for the Ride: A Journey through Climate Grief,” is Rozina Kanchwala’s sophomore play that will be produced by Eco.Logic, a nonprofit organization that uses art and education to build connections and inspire environmental action. Using playwriting as a way to channel her own climate anxiety, Rozina turned to theater, where she saw the potential in bringing an important topic to a wider audience in a creative and engaging way. Following the success of her first play, “Love in the Time of Climate Change” that was performed as part of the Atlas Intersections Festival in 2020, Rozina founded the nonprofit Eco.Logic and is excited to go deeper into some of the salient themes of this play. Eco.Logic focuses on three main types of activities: Eco.Art, Eco.Education, and Eco.Land. This play production is part of the Eco.Art stream, which has also held playwriting workshops, eco.art galleries, eco.art spoken word events, a podcast series, and more.” Run Time: 1 hour 15 minutes. All Ages

7:30 pm : Company - E

“Heart Still Beating” is an intimate evening-length dance work that follows the journey of the heart along its countless pathways. It weaves together choreography by Company | E's Artistic directors Paul Emerson and Kathryn Pilkington, along with founding member Robert Priore and Ukrainian choreographers Anastasia Kharkenko and Kate Kurman, all to a score by the incomparable Zoe Keating. Using chairs as props or as installations in the space, 7 dancers perform contemporary movement and ideas, interacting with each other and depicting emotions and themes from life today that connect us to one another. Love, family, friendship, strife, sadness, and ultimately, community and strength carry the work forward. Run Time: 1 hour. All Ages

8:00 pm : Motion X Dance Company

A collection of danceworks on a theme of mental health. MIND X MOTION is a dynamic repertory performance dedicated to shedding light on mental health. The evening features the world premiere of “ARMOR”, an exploration of the protective facades we construct to shield our inner struggles. Audiences will also experience a newly commissioned work by a guest choreographer (to be announced soon) and a revival of “It’s On Her”, choreographed by Sammi Rosenfeld, which originally captivated audiences during its 2016 debut. Ages: All Ages. Run Time: 1 Hour

March 2, 2025

5:00 pm : Liberated Muse

"Echoes of U Street: The Unsung Harmonies of Black Broadway" is a vibrant musical theatrical presentation that brings to life the rich history of Black Broadway in DC through soulful music, evocative spoken word poetry, and captivating performances. Liberated Muse is a multi-disciplinary artist collective presenting music, theatre, spoken word and films that highlight the experiences and stories of people of the African diaspora. Founded in 2008, Liberated Muse’s work also focuses on the work of women who have used their platform for social justice. Run Time: 1 hour

5:00 pm : Amber Lucia Chabus

Sana, Sana traces matrilineal and Hispanic lineages to find magic, identity and healing. In this evening-length work, four performers are accompanied by a mirage of frogs in retrieving childhood comforts, spells, and remedies to heal forward. The performers explore a tribute to themselves through movement, spoken word, crocheting, pointing, pushing, and raving. An intimate and immersive evening of reflection, audiences are reminded that, like the popular children’s saying "Sana, Sana, Colita de Rana", if you won’t heal today, you will heal tomorrow. Run Time: 1 hour 15 minutes. Ages: All Ages

5:30 pm : Capitol Movement

Moving in many directions - exploring multiple generations, diversity, and art forms- that is CMI.Innovation to fearlessly move in many directions! This show will encompass our companies ages 5-40 with art forms ranging from hip hop to contemporary to spoken word. A collaboration of works presented during this show will thrill audiences of all ages. Come celebrate 20 years of CMI. "Capitol Movement has been a Washington DC nonprofit since October 2005, offering dance class, and performance opportunities to adults, teens and kids. Our studio offers classes to motivate, challenge and mentor dancers of all ages. Capitol Movement was founded to create better lives through dance - spanning hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and more. Run Time: 1 hour. All Ages

6:00 pm : Seth Kibel & The Kleztet

Klezmer, jazz, swing, and more with woodwind wizard Seth Kibel. Seth Kibel & The Kleztet will present an exciting and enlightening concert focusing on klezmer music - Eastern European Jewish folk music. Additionally, they will take detours into American jazz and swing and explore how all of these genres intersected and overlapped in the melting pot of Manhattan. Run Time: 1 hour. All Ages

March 7, 2025

7:00 pm : Barry Moton

"Jazz Realities: Echoes of Strayhorn" is an immersive performance that celebrates the legacy of Billy Strayhorn while exploring the intersection of art and real-world experiences. This show not only pays homage to Strayhorn’s contributions to jazz but also weaves contemporary narratives into his timeless compositions, creating a rich tapestry of sound, story, and emotion. Barry Moton is a Jazz Vocalist and Educator living in Washington, DC. He is a rising musical force, originally hailing from Peoria, IL.  Interested in inter-generational connections, his music touches the hearts and minds of people regardless of age. He received his Master’s from Howard University, studying with the great Connaitre Miller, and his Bachelor’s from Southern Illinois University, studying with acclaimed jazz pianist Reggie Thomas.  He has recently released his first solo project, entitled "What Had Happened Was", a mix of jazz standards and original tunes. He has also written a play called Day Dream, inspired by the life of jazz icon Billy Strayhorn, which has been performed at the Kennedy Center and the DC Jazz Festival.He is currently a jazz professor at George Washington University and a choir teacher at Ballou High School, located in Southeast DC. Run Time: 1 hour. Ages: Ages 13+

7:30 pm : Moveius Contemporary Ballet

Moveius presents a cutting-edge program that brings music and art to life through dance. Diana Movius (Artistic Director, Founder, & Choreographer) was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is the current Choreographer in Residence at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. She trained with Patricia McBride at the Charlotte Ballet (formerly named North Carolina Dance Theater) and continued her dance studies at Stanford University, where she earned a BA and MA in Anthropology and a minor in Dance. In 2018, she earned her choreographic certification from the International Consortium for the Advancement of Choreography. Run Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes. All Ages

8:00 pm : chitra.MOVES

LINKED is a dynamic, soulful dance production that brings together the movement languages of Bharatanatyam and Hip Hop culture to tell powerful stories of connection. Run Time: 1 hour. All Ages

March 8, 2025

10:00 am : Family Fun Day

Join us in the Altas lobby for our annual Intersections Family Fun Day Featuring Mr. Rob’s Music. Family Fun Day includes interactive performances by Mr. Rob, an Instrument Petting Zoo led by the Capitol City Symphony, and craft stations for creative little ones. Family Fun Day with Mr. Rob!  Mr. Rob is a performer and music educator specializing in early childhood music education.  Mr. Rob uses his performance experience to create highly engaging and interactive music education experiences. Family Fun Day is generously supported by the Capitol Hill Community Foundation.

7:30 pm : Kendall Arin: Epiphany

Come see how art is not merely entertainment but a catalyst to produce real change in our personal lives and beyond! Follow us in Epiphany as we discover the powerful voices of individuals who understand what music, poetry, and dance can do for the soul.  In this one-woman show, Kendall Arin brings to life diverse voices who used art to bring them through their darkest moments. “What do a woman who took on interrogation at the height of the civil rights movement, a man who needed to choose between the streets and life, and a young woman whose family is falling apart all have in common? They found their strength and resilience through art. In this one-woman show, Kendall Arin brings to life diverse voices who used art to bring them through their darkest moments. Come see how art is not merely entertainment but a catalyst to produce real change in our personal lives and beyond! Epiphany as we discover the powerful voices of individuals who understand what music, poetry, and dance can do for the soul.  In this one-woman show, Kendall Arin brings to life diverse voices who used art to bring them through their darkest moments. Come see how art is not merely entertainment but a catalyst to produce real change in our personal lives and the world around us!” Run Time: 1 hour. All Ages

7:30 pm : Deviated Theatre

In DEVIATED THEATRE’s original dance opera ‘Beyond’, Luna the Astronaut faces a dust storm on the planet Mars. Suspended between life and death in the middle of our solar system, she realizes the more profound journey has actually been her inner one.  With the help of a personified mother time, she reflects on her life as a child, battles figments of her own mind, and surveys all the moments leading up to now. For so many astronauts, the biggest game is the mental one.  And for Luna, getting lost on Mars is part of being found. Run Time: 1 hour

8:00 pm : Black Leaves Dance Company

“Shadows & Silhouettes – The Unveiling of the Black Man.” will feature the work of accomplished, professional dancers as well as the integration of members of our junior company, Samaras, whose participation will benefit their growth both as aspiring dancers and as young Black men. Throughout the development of our ballet we will engage underserved communities of DC in the power of dance theater, particularly in telling stories that not only feature Black men but center Black men. This ballet will involve us going through many chapters an obstacles we have faced and this first starts by looking in the mirror. Ages: Ages 18+ (Adults Only)

March 9, 2025

5:30 pm : Momentum Dance Theatre

Playing Through: Jazz Dance-Legacy to Future, an evening of jazz dance, showcases its history, its current manifestations, and intriguing places it is headed in the future. It reflects the influences and artistic sensibilities of the collaborators: Roberta Rothstein, Margaux Lieser, and Devon “Steeltoe” Wallace, combining their different generations, cultures, and backgrounds. Run Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes. All Ages

6:00 pm : Ronnique Antoinette & The Ramdance Movement

“Love Tales” is a collection of vignettes celebrating the journey of love, self-discovery, and relationships. This production highlights the richness of self-love, relationship love, and the beauty of culture, family, and community. Run Time: 1 hour. All Ages

March 15, 2025

7:30 pm : Percussion Discussion

A mixtape serves as the playlist preserving special memories from a moment in our lives.  From roadtrips to romances, these collections of songs create a backdrop of emotions, defining key moments with those we love. Connect with us as we share our mixtape with you. Run Time: 1 hour. All Ages

8:00 pm : Kalanidhi Dance Company

Bhoomi, which means “earth” in Sanskrit is framed by exploring humanity's connection to the five natural elements - space, air, fire, water, and earth. Can't promise you won't leave hypnotized… “Kalanidhi Dance is an internationally recognized D.C. area dance school and company that advances the Indian classical dance style of Kuchipudi in the U.S. arts landscape. Run Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes. All Ages

March 16, 2025

5:30 pm : Elements Urban Dance Collective

Dance for Change: Youth Making a Difference showcases emerging choreographers from the DMV area, empowering youth to express social issues and inspire change through dance. Run Time: 1 hour. All Ages

6:00 pm : Accord Symphony Orchestra

This is a multi-disciplinary performance featuring musicians of the Accord Symphony Orchestra, actors, dancers and visual artists sharing how freedom is under attack in 2024. The Accord Symphony Orchestra presents a powerful multi-disciplinary performance that transcends the boundaries of traditional concert experiences. This unique event brings together musicians of the Accord Symphony Orchestra, actors, dancers, and visual artists in a collaborative exploration of a timely and critical theme: the attack on freedom in 2024. In this performance, the symphony’s evocative music serves as the backbone, guiding the narrative and emotional arc of the evening. The musicians’ dynamic interpretations are interwoven with dramatic readings by accomplished actors, whose voices bring to life stories of courage, resilience, and the struggle for freedom.

Complementing these narratives, dancers embody the tension, resistance, and hope that define the current global landscape, their movements a visual manifestation of the fight for liberty. Visual artists add another layer of expression, using their work to confront and challenge audiences with depictions of the current threats to freedom. These visuals, projected alongside the live performances, create a compelling backdrop that immerses the audience in the thematic depth of the program. This performance is more than an artistic presentation; it is a statement on the urgent need to defend freedom in an increasingly perilous world. Through the synergy of music, theater, dance, and visual art, the Accord Symphony Orchestra and its collaborators offer a profound reflection on the state of freedom today, urging all who witness it to engage with and protect this fundamental human right. Run Time: 1 hour 15 minutes. Ages: All Ages

Date : February 15 - March 16, 2025

Location :

Atlas Performing Arts Center,

1333 H Street NorthEast

Washington, DC 20002

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