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10Best Cultural Venues |
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Lisner Auditorium |
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730 21st St NW, George Washington University, Washington 20052 • 202-994-6800 • 202-994-6851
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Distance:
~0.49 mi * |
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FOGGY BOTTOM. Cultural performances, children's shows, and comedy acts are examples of the entertainments hosted by this campus concert hall. You'll also find step shows, music festivals, and concerts by orchestras, bands, and individuals. The venue's 1500 seats are in close proximity to the stage, establishing a unique connection between audience and performers. Paid parking nearby. METRO: Foggy Bottom/GWU. |
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Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts |
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(Attractions - Cultural Venues) |
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2700 F St NW, Washington 20037 • 202-467-4600 • 800-444-1324
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Distance:
~0.67 mi * |
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FOGGY BOTTOM. The Kennedy Center has several auditoriums that host opera, symphony, and ballet performances, as well as film screenings and plays. Free guided tours of the building detail the center's significance and its ties to JFK. Tours also provide guests the opportunity to visit the Hall of States, African Room, and other areas not open to the general public. Parking $20 for 1+ hours. If you're just going to the box office, be aware that the garage charges a refundable $20. Ticket prices vary from about $25 on up to $200+. METRO: Foggy Bottom |
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DAR Constitution Hall |
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(Attractions - Cultural Venues) |
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1776 D St NW, Washington 20006 • 202-628-4780 • 202-628-1776
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Distance:
~1.04 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This performance space was designed by John Russell Pope, the same man who designed the Jefferson Memorial. It's operated today by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and seats about 3700. Many popular artists have performed here in the past, including the Maria Callas, U2, the National Symphony Orchestra and Ella Fitzgerald. The building itself is comprised of three distinct sections – the concert hall, a museum, and the DAR national headquarters and library. DAR National Headquarters and METRO: Farragut North |
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User Rating: 3
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District of Columbia Arts Center |
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(Attractions - Cultural Venues) |
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2438 18th St NW, between Belmont and Columbia Rds, Washington 20009 • 202-462-7833
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Distance:
~1.23 mi * |
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ADAMS-MORGAN. This not-for-profit institution provides performance and exhibition space to emerging, innovative, and experimental groups and artists. The complex consists of a small gallery and a compact black box theater. Several different companies benefit from use of the spaces during the season. Dedicated and unpretentious, the center hosts concerts, plays, performance art pieces, poetry readings and art exhibits representing all sorts of media. The works may not be your standard offerings, but you'll definitely be challenged by them and amazed at the art that's possible on meager budgets. METRO: Woodley Park-Adams-Morgan |
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National Theatre |
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(Attractions - Cultural Venues) |
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1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington 20004 • 202-628-6161 • 800-447-7400
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Distance:
~1.28 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This historic theater, only blocks from the White House, is popular for its Broadway-style shows. Its intimate space and fantastic acoustics complement the abilities of talented performers and ensure that audiences will catch and enjoy every word and song. If you adore large scale musical productions like "Cats" or "Ragtime," this venue offers a perfect vantage point. Show ticket prices vary widely, but most shows are in the $35-80 range. Free public tours are available by appointment, Mon-Fri 11am-3pm. METRO: Metro Center |
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Lincoln Theatre |
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(Attractions - Cultural Venues) |
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1215 U St NW, Washington 20009 • 202-328-6000
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Distance:
~1.46 mi * |
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U STREET. Constructed in the early 1920s, this building once hosted performances by Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Louis Armstrong and other African-American talents also frequented the stage until the theater closed in the 1970s. Now completely refurbished, the venue is more popular than ever. The schedule of performances includes modern dance, film, theater, and many genres of music, from classical to jazz and R&B. Ticket prices vary widely. METRO: U Street/Cardoza |
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Ford's Theatre |
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(Attractions - Cultural Venues) |
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511 10th St NW, Washington 20004 • 202-426-6924 • 202-347-4833
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Distance:
~1.51 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. [Closed for renovations until Feb 2009]. The tragic, nation-shaking assassination that occurred here on April 14, 1865, cemented this theater's historical status. Interested visitors can take a self-guided tour and follow the course John Wilkes Booth took to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. Downstairs in the museum are the Derringer pistol that Booth used and the clothes that President Lincoln was wearing during the performance of "Our American Cousin." |
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Shakespeare Theatre |
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450 7th St NW, Washington 20004 • 202-547-1122 • 877-487-8849
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Distance:
~1.72 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This impressive theater has as its mission the preservation, exploration and presentation of classical plays, whether they be those of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, or works by Ibsen, Shaw, Wilde and Williams. Even the Greeks aren't off-limits. Led by artistic director Michael Kahn, the theater mounts five mainstage productions each season, along with a festival of free works each summer. The theater also runs educational programs in city schools and goes to great lengths to ensure that audiences make connections between themes in the plays and our modern world. Past guest artists have included Ralph Fiennes, Patrick Stewart and Jean Stapleton. METRO: Archives/Navy Memorial or Gallery Place |
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Arena Stage |
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(Attractions - Cultural Venues) |
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1101 6th St SW, Washington 20024 • 202-554-9066 • 202-488-3300
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Distance:
~2.54 mi * |
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SOUTHWEST. This well-regarded theater presents a variety of productions that focus new and classic American plays. Performances take place on one of two stages – the 800-seat Fichandler or the 500-seat Kreeger. Each venue's particular ambience is conducive to the type of productions presented. The theater's reputation and work are stellar, and public readings of new plays are eagerly attended by local theater-goers. METRO: Waterfront-SEU |
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Folger Shakespeare Library and Theatre |
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(Attractions - Cultural Venues) |
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201 E Capitol St SE, Washington 20003 • 202-544-4600 • 202-544-7077
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Distance:
~2.82 mi * |
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CAPITOL HILL. Collections of rare paintings, books, manuscripts, and Shakespearean works are housed in this structure. Although research facilities are not open to the public, visitors may peruse the museum's constantly changing exhibits. The Grand Hall and Elizabethan Theatre host literary performances and concerts for all to enjoy. Guided tours of the building and the surrounding gardens are available. METRO: Capitol Hill or Union Station |
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User Rating: 8
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