These 16 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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Every day from Nov. 17 to Nov. 22
The National Theatre · Northwest Washington • $63
Digital graffiti and Tchaikovsky's timeless music collide as a dozen all-star dancers re-imagine the holiday classic under the direction and choreography of Jennifer Weber.
November 19 at 6:30pm
The Phillips Collection · Northwest Washington
Choreographers and dancers respond to Avery, Gottlieb, and Rothko through movement, music, and poetry at The Phillips Collection, launching a new ballet inspired by the exhibition's exploration of the sea.
December 3 at 5pm
The Phillips Collection · Northwest Washington • $20
A Björk impersonator wearing the iconic 2001 swan dress greets guests at this Nordic-themed evening, featuring live music from Swedish artist Oskar Stenmark, a drop-in knitting circle with Looped Yarn Works, and a talk by Chef Mikko.
December 6 at 3pm
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium · Northwest Washington
Seasonal treats, festive decor, and cast appearances fill the Washington Ballet tea party at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, with tickets including front orchestra seats for a matinee or evening performance of The Nutcracker at the Warner Theatre.
January 31 at 4pm
The Phillips Collection · Northwest Washington
Selections from the 1976 landmark Einstein on the Beach anchor this program, where choreographer Lucinda Childs delivers spoken word alongside pianist Anton Batagov honoring Philip Glass at ninety inside The Phillips Collection.
Carnegie Library · Northwest Washington
Feel the thunder of 30 women drumming in perfect unison. BataláDC brings explosive Afro-Brazilian energy to the Carnegie Library's marble halls, turning a Beaux-Arts landmark into a pulsing carnival.
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Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
Capital One Arena · Northwest Washington
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM
Warner Theatre · Northwest Washington
Sun, Feb 7 · 7:30 PM
Capital One Arena · Northwest Washington
Fri, Apr 23 · 6:00 PM
Washington National Cathedral · Northwest Washington
National Theatre DC · Northwest Washington
$40
North Millennium Stage · Northwest Washington
Free
National Theatre DC · Northwest Washington
Shakespeare Theatre Company: Harman Hall · Northwest Washington
Nationals Park · Navy Yard
Shakespeare Theatre Company: Harman Hall · Northwest Washington
Look at author conversations at Politics and Prose Bookstore, or the productions at Shakespeare Theatre Company: Harman Hall. A writer discussing their work or a play you’re still arguing about afterwards can give you plenty to build an evening around.
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