KC Spotlight: Club Quarantine LIVE: 3 days of music, comedy & more

PLUS Maxwell, Rachmaninoff at 150, Maz Jobrani, Love Letters, Opera in the Outfield, Gregory Porter, and more! [View this email in your browser.]( [Kennedy Center]( [Kennedy Center]( N E X T  W E E K E N D MC Lyte, Jadakiss, Michael Che, Machel Montano, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, and many more! D-Nice presents Club Quarantine Live Residency Oct. 6–8 | Opera House Legendary artist, DJ, photographer, and Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council Member D-Nice returns to the Center with a star-studded lineup of special guests for a three-day celebration of music, life, love, laughter, and community with the [Club Quarantine Live Residency](. ⭐ SPECIAL OFFER ⭐ Save 10% when you buy tickets to two or more Club Quarantine Live events! Discount applied at checkout. [EXPLORE THE LINEUP »]( Fri., Oct. 6 [CQ Live Comedy Showcase]( Curated by D-Nice, the CQ Live Comedy Showcase features the very best in comedy: Chris Spencer, Flex Alexander, Gina Yashere, Michael Che, Sherri Shepherd, and Zainab Johnson! Live music by DJ Clark Kent. [Get tickets]( Sat., Oct. 7 [CQ Live]( D-Nice and special guests]( Hosted by comedian Chris Spencer, this creative black tie affair features special guests Camp Lo, Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band, Frédéric Yonnet, Jadakiss, Kem, Machel Montano, MC Lyte, Muni Long, Shanice, Tracie Spencer, and Vin Rock of Naughty by Nature. [Get tickets]( Sun., Oct. 8 [CQ Live Praise & Worship]( A soul-stirring afternoon of gospel music, CQ Live Praise & Worship features a dynamic mix of gospel titans and rising stars and will leave you filled with hope and the spirit. Special guests include Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Charles Jenkins, J.J. Hairston, Jules Juda, Mali Music, Tim Bowman, Jr., Maranda Curtis & Faith City Music, and Virtue. [Get tickets]( JOIN THE PARTY! [What’s On]( THIS WEEK Noseda conducts Rachmaninoff at 150 Denis Kozhukhin plays Piano Concerto No. 4 Sep. 28–30 | Concert Hall Celebrate Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday with an evening of drama and romance! In this all-Rachmaninoff program, NSO Music Director Gianandrea Noseda conducts the exquisite Piano Concerto No. 4, The Bells, and The Rock. [Get Tickets]( Love Letters LIMITED SEATS REMAIN! Sep. 28 & 30, Oct. 1 Terrace Theater Don’t miss Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald’s acclaimed virtual production—performed live for the first time! A unique and imaginative theater piece, Love Letters is composed of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. [Get Tickets]( CULTURE TALKS From 1520 Sedgwick Avenue to the World—A Fireside Chat with DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell Sep. 29 | Terrace Theater The father of hip hop DJ Kool Herc and the First Lady of hip hop Cindy Campbell discuss the genre’s evolution—from its origins at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue to becoming a cultural movement that has inspired generations and transformed the world. [Tickets from $10]( Opera in the Outfield La bohème Sep. 30 | Nationals Park 1500 S Capitol St. SE Washington, D.C. 20003 Celebrate the 13th season of free WNO broadcasts at Nats Park! Oh, to be young and in love in Paris! Sure, there are bills to be paid—but there’s also art, moonlight, and poetry! When a group of young bohemian artists gets tangled up in love’s highs and lows, growing up is its own bittersweet heartbreak. [FREE! Learn more »]( [National Symphony Orchestra]( Celebrating the Eternal City: Noseda conducts Respighi’s Roman Trilogy Oct. 5–7 | Concert Hall Embark on a vivid tour of Rome, the Eternal City! Respighi’s lavishly orchestrated triptych invokes a vibrant, sun-dappled Italy, moving from cinematic grandeur to seductive poetry. Don’t miss this celebration of Gianandrea Noseda’s rich heritage through the genius of his countryman. [Get Tickets]( MAXWELL A Night at the Symphony Oct. 11–14 | Concert Hall Maxwell has transfixed music lovers for more than two decades. At his last sold-out Kennedy Center run, the soul icon inspired “spontaneous singalongs and dancing in the aisles… an evening of funky music by one of the coolest singers around” (DC Theater Arts). Now, Washington, D.C. has a chance to experience a brand-new set showcasing his hit-filled career! VIP Packages available [Get Tickets]( [Jazz]( Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa where are we Tour Oct. 3 | Terrace Theater The 2023–2024 Jazz Season begins! Saxophonist Joshua Redman joins forces with mesmerizing vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa on his acclaimed Blue Note debut where are we—a powerful interpretation of iconic music by Rodgers & Hart, Bruce Springsteen, and others. This all-star ensemble also features Aaron Parks (piano), Joe Sanders (bass), and Brian Blade (drums). [Get Tickets]( JUST ANNOUNCED New Year’s Eve with Gregory Porter Dec. 31 | Concert Hall Spend New Year’s Eve with one of the greatest voices of our generation! Two-time Grammy–winning singing sensation Gregory Porter is back on tour showcasing his effortlessly cool fusion of jazz, soul, R&B, and gospel. Expect new and fan-favorite songs from across his celebrated album catalogue, festive tracks from his forthcoming album Christmas Wish, and more! [Get Tickets]( [Performances for Young Audiences]( WORLD PREMIERE Look Both Ways Oct. 14–29 | Family Theater DMV native, New York Times best-selling author, and Kennedy Center Next 50 leader Jason Reynolds’ award-winning book—which explores 10 tales of what happens after the dismissal bell rings—becomes an exciting world premiere in this co-production with Theater Alliance. [Get Tickets]( [Washington National Opera]( WORLD PREMIERE Grounded Oct. 28–Nov. 13 | Opera House Fighter-pilot Jess grapples with her own battle: the moral implications and psychological effects of virtual warfare. This world premiere by Jeanine Tesori is based on the award-winning play by George Brant and co-produced with the Metropolitan Opera. [Get Tickets]( [Comedy]( Maz Jobrani: Mr. International Comedy Tour Nov. 3 | Concert Hall NEW! Nov. 4 | Eisenhower Theater Comedian, actor, podcast host, and bestselling author Maz Jobrani brings his new show to the Kennedy Center! Recommended for mature audiences. GET TICKETS [Fri., Nov. 3 | Concert Hall]( JUST ADDED: GET TICKETS [Sat., Nov. 4 | Eisenhower Theater]( Joke in a Box with Emily Flake Nov. 19 Moonshot Studio Enjoy an introduction to the subtle wizardry that is gag cartooning led by New Yorker cartoonist and writer Emily Flake. Designed for all drawing skill levels, this participatory workshop for adults will leave you with exercises to generate ideas, spark jokes, and inspire your own comics and cartoons. Recommended for mature audiences. 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