Performance Schedule: All Locations
Programs, schedules, and artists subject to change without notice.
South Plaza Dance Stage
- 12:45–1:15 p.m.
- Metro Youth Tap Ensemble (K)
Tap dancing kids - 2:15–3 p.m.
- Urban Artistry
Hip hop arts & break dancing - 4–4:45 p.m.
- Beat Ya Feet Kings
From MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew
Cemex South Plaza Music Stage
- 12–12:45 p.m.
- Luis Garay Percussion World
Original Afro-Latin percussion - 1:30–2:15 p.m.
- Batala
Samba-Reggae band - 3–4 p.m.
- El Gran Silencio
Latin Rock - 4:45–5:45 p.m.
- Nayas (SI)
Latin/Reggae/Rock
Fiesta D.C. Stage (North Plaza)
- 12–12:30 p.m.
- Rincón de la Marimba de Oaxaca (K)
Children’s marimba group - 1–1:30 p.m.
- De Colores
Mexican folk dance - 2–2:30 p.m.
- Rincón de la Marimba de Oaxaca (K)
Children’s marimba group - 3–3:30 p.m.
- Grufolpawa
Music & dance from Panama - 4–4:30 p.m.
- Rincón de la Marimba de Oaxaca (K)
Children’s marimba group - 5–5:30 p.m.
- Candombe Forever
Music & dance from Uruguay
Concert Hall
- 12:30–1:45 p.m.
- National Symphony Orchestra with Eugenio Toussaint
Classical/jazz pianist, conducted by Enrique Diemecke - 3–4 p.m.
- Richard Smallwood (SI/OC)
Verity Records artist celebrates Gospel Heritage Month with A Tribute to Bishop Walter Hawkins - 6–7 p.m.
- Eugenia León (SI)
Mexico’s leading diva
Millennium Stage North
- 12–12:45 p.m.
- Sherele
Klezmer with a Latin flair - 2–2:45 p.m.
- Sherele
Klezmer with a Latin flair - 3:30–4:15 p.m.
- Macari-Sotelo Ensemble
Latin/Middle Eastern world music - 5:15–6 p.m.
- Macari-Sotelo Ensemble
Latin/Middle Eastern world music
Eisenhower Theater
- 1–2 p.m.
- Ballet Folklórico de la Universidad Veracruzana
Traditional Mexican music and dance - 4:15–5:15 p.m.
- Ballet Folklórico de la Universidad Veracruzana
Traditional Mexican music and dance
Family Theater
Tickets are required for performances in the Family Theater.(Tickets will be passed out in front of the Family Theater 30 minutes prior to the start of each performance, limit 4 tickets per person.)
- 12:15–1 p.m.
- Dance Theatre of Harlem Residency (K)
Tomorrow’s ballerinas today - 2–2:45 p.m.
- Dance Theatre of Harlem Residency (K)
Tomorrow’s ballerinas today - 3:30–4:15 p.m.
- Washington National Opera
Boleros - 5–5:45 p.m.
- Washington National Opera
Season Preview
Terrace Theater
Tickets are required for performances in the Terrace Theater.(Tickets will be passed out in front of the Terrace Theater 30 minutes prior to the start of each performance, limit 4 tickets per person.)
- 1–1:45 p.m.
- Rocknoceros (K/SI)
Musical power-trio for children - 2:45–3:30 p.m.
- Coral Cantigas
Latin American chorus - 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- Pan American Symphony Orchestra
Latin American classical repertoire
Theater Lab
Tickets are required for performances in the Theater Lab.(Tickets will be passed out in front of the Theater Lab 30 minutes prior to the start of each performance.)
- 12:30–1:05 p.m.
- Shane Evans & R. Gregory Christie (K/SI)
Book readings - 2:00–2:35 p.m.
- Laurence Yep & Jacqueline Woodson (K/SI)
Book readings - 3:45–4:20 p.m.
- Alma Flor Ada & Joseph Bruchac (K/SI)
Book readings
North Plaza
- 12–5 p.m.
- NSO Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo” (K)
A project of the Women’s Committee for the NSO
Young music fans have a chance to get up close and hands-on with violins, flutes, trumpets, percussion, and more! - 12–6 p.m.
- Edwin Fontánez’s Washington Chalk Festival (K)
Now in its 14th year! Watch local artists at work and create your own colorful sidewalk masterpiece in chalk. - 12–6 p.m.
- National Children’s Museum Activity (K)
Make a maraca then make some noise!
Millennium Stage South
- 4:15–5 p.m.
- Washington National Opera: coOPERAtion (K)
Peter Burroughs, Mary Gresock, and pianist Carlos Cesar Rodriguez share the magic of opera with costumes, singing, and more.
Front Plaza Street Performers (K)
- 1:30 p.m.
- Beat Ya Feet Kings
- 12:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
- Farafina Kan
- 2:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m.
- Magic Brian
- 12 p.m.
- Mark Lohr
- 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m.
- Nicolo Whimsey Show
- 12:15 p.m.
- Pastorale
- 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
- S.I.T.Y. Stars
- 4:30 p.m.
- Unicycle Lady
Strolling Performers (K)
- 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
- Mark Lohr
- 4:30 p.m.
- Nicolo Whimsey Show
- 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
- Unicycle Lady
Volkswagen "Doodle Bug" (K)
With a special "dry erase" surface, a 2009 New "Teachers Edition" Beetle is ready to become a one-of-a-kind vehicle decorated by VW fans and creative minds! South Plaza, 12-6 p.m.
upCostumed Characters and Book Signings (K)
Mosby the Kennedy Center Cat and the NSO's Maestro Mouse make for great photos! Plus, meet your favorite authors and illustrators signing their books at the Multicultural Children's Book Festival in the Atrium.
upThe Tastes of Mexico
Visit the South Plaza for delicious street food like Quesadillas and Carne Asada along with refreshing beverages with outdoor seating (cash only).
Food Carts and Refreshment Stations (inside and outside) feature hot dogs, ice cream, popcorn, and light fare. Refreshing beverages such as beer, soda, and water will also be available (cash only).
The KC Café (Terrace Level) features similar fare plus a salad bar, sandwiches, and beverages—with plenty of indoor seating (all major credit cards accepted).
upTweet Us!
Share your impressions of the day with us through Twitter @kencen. Tweet using hashtag #kcopen and look for the live Twitter feed on the monitors in the halls. You may see your tweet!
