Nimesh Patel
1/19/2020 at 6:00 PM

Nimesh Patel is an Indian American comedian and television writer. In 2017, he became the first Indian American writer on Saturday Night Live. Patel has appeared on @midnight, Comedy Knockout, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. 

Part of the Club at Studio K series

*Free general admission tickets will be distributed in the Welcome Pavilion of the REACH, beginning at 4:30 p.m, up to two tickets per person. Tickets are reserved seats. Limited seating availability. Seating will begin at 5:15 p.m. All patrons are asked to be seated by 5:40 p.m.

C4 Trio
1/18/2020 at 6:00 PM

C4 Trío is a music ensemble formed by Jorge Glem, Hector Molina, and Edward Ramírez. They never thought, as individuals competing in the same music competition, that they would end up in a celebrated trio of cuatro players. They have since embarked on a new and ambitious journey: making music with the same instrument times three. 

NSO Prelude
1/17/2020 at 6:00 PM

Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play chamber works.

Xenia Franca
1/16/2020 at 6:00 PM

Xenia França is a Latin Grammy®-nominated singer from Bahia, Brazil. Part of an art scene concerned with reviving and disseminating the African Brazilian culture, the singer is a reference of female empowerment and behavior, especially among black women.

Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra
1/15/2020 at 6:00 PM

Musicians from the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra play classical works.

Ramy Essam
1/14/2020 at 6:00 PM

Rock artist and human rights defender Ramy Essam’s journey from the hub of the Egyptian revolution to the international stage has included viral hits and awards as well as moments of struggle. As the voice of the streets of his country, Essam stands for social justice and human rights worldwide.

*Tonight's performance will have haze effects*

Sofiane Saidi and Mazalda
1/13/2020 at 6:00 PM

Raï is a genre fusing Arabic and Algerian folk elements with Western rock. Algerian crooner Sofiane Saidi joins forces with the synths, horns, and percussion of the band Malzada to create a fizzingly fresh take on the classic Raï genre.

Barre3
1/12/2020 at 6:00 PM

IN STUDIO K (Accessibiility Seating Only)

Barre3 is functional training with a twist. Rooted in three fitness disciplines—ballet barre, pilates and yoga—Barre3 workouts will have you feeling strong and balanced inside and out.

Ak Dan Gwang Chil
1/11/2020 at 6:00 PM

Ak Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7) is an award-winning Korean traditional music group featuring six musicians and three powerhouse female folk singers. The group presents repertoire from the sacred, shamanic, and secular gut (ritual music), and minyo (folk song) traditions of the Hwanghae-do region, now a western province of North Korea. Their powerful, engaging performance will immerse audiences into a spiritual experience and bring blessings of positive energy.

Water Seed
1/10/2020 at 6:00 PM

Spearheading the progressive R&B movement, Water Seed is reminiscent of the funkier side of the genre. Their ever-growing resume includes multiple performances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the New Orleans Essence Festival, the Richmond Jazz Festival, a three-month residency in Russia, the Dogwood Music Festival, headliner at the Apollo Theater (sold out show), and countless other venues and festivals throughout the world.

San Salvador
1/9/2020 at 6:00 PM

Occitan polyphony is the starting point for the six-voice percussion collective San Salvador as they embark on their search for universal folklore. Circulating between cultures and musical genres, their compositions use the Occitan language as a rhythmic instrument, combining poetry with hypnotic vocal harmonies cascading over shifting patterns of compelling percussion.

Texicana Mamas
1/8/2020 at 6:00 PM

A collaborative effort between three of Texas’s most celebrated Latina musicians—Tish Hinojosa, Stephanie Urbina Jones, and Patricia Vonne—the newly minted trio Texicana Mamas has already created a buzz that complements the kudos their individual careers have collected. Their musical influences include folk, conjunto, Americana, flamenco, country, and Tex-Mex rock ‘n’ roll.

Manny Fantom and MCDC
1/7/2020 at 6:00 PM

Peter Roberts obtained his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies with a focus in voice from Howard University. He is a former member of Afro Blue the premiere vocal jazz ensemble at Howard and has performed with the likes of the late Geri Allen, Cyrus Chestnut, Esperanza Spalding, Chance the Rapper, Yolanda Adams, Kelli Clarkson, and many others. Being in Afro Blue has allotted him with the opportunities to sing at the famous Apollo Theater, The John F. Kennedy Center, as well as the White House where he sang with the group for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. While his focus in college was jazz voice, his true passion lies with the piano and organ.
The music you’ll be hearing is from a not yet released album called Art of the Simple Song putting aside the complexity of typical song structure and focusing on the simplicity and evolution of melodies.

US Navy Band Brass Quintet
1/6/2020 at 6:00 PM

The quintet's repertoire includes over 400 works spanning six centuries, with many compositions arranged by its members. 

Zumba with Tanya Nichols
1/5/2020 at 6:00 PM

IN THE SKYLIGHT PAVILION

Join us for a Zumba dance fitness fusion class led by Tanya Nichols. Audiences will be encouraged to groove, move, and have a good time, with instruction offered for all abilities.

Sarah Jordan
1/4/2020 at 6:00 PM

With her striking honesty and musical prowess, New York City-based singer/songwriter Sarah Jordan meets listeners where they are and beckons them in for a cup of tea. She harkens the low-lit charm of classic jazz crooners, the soul and pop sensibilities of Carole King, the groove of Moonchild, and the lyricism of Theo Katzman.

Nthemoment
1/3/2020 at 6:00 PM

Nthemoment is a 4 member band which formed in 2013 and has since then released their first album titled Convo Vol. 1. Nthemoment continues to strive to give their supporters quality music,amazing vibes, and great energy performance after performance. The band features artist' Jamie Monroe aka 88 on bass guitar, Dominique Lee aka Youngman on drums,Christ Lotson aka Lotty on main keys, Dave lawson aka Dave Laveaux on Lead Vocals and Russell Webster Management.

Presented in Partnership with All Inclusive Entertainment

Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra
1/2/2020 at 6:00 PM

Musicians from the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra play classical works.

Kazaxé
1/1/2020 at 6:00 PM

Kazaxé was born from a desire to bend the rules of dance fitness and break free! Dress to move, and lose yourself to the rumbling beats of dancehall, soca, and afro beat with the Kazaxé tribe, and send the positive vibrations from within out to the world!

Brianna Thomas/Zach Cutler and the DC Soul All Stars
12/31/2019 at 9:45 PM

Brianna Thomas and Zach Cutler and the D.C. Soul Allstars perform as part of the Grand Foyer Party, a funky good time complete with balloon drop at midnight.

Heralded by the Wall Street Journal as the best young straight-ahead jazz singer of the new generation, Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead alum Thomas dazzles audiences with arrangements of old favorites and original compositions.

Cutler is known around D.C. for his Trifling Tuesday and Misbehavin Monday musical jams, and will inspire you to groove with your favorite people into the New Year. 

Admission to the 9:45 p.m. and beyond shows is permitted with a ticket to another show in the building or a receipt from dinner inside the building.

This performance will not be livestreamed.

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