Performances
PUBLICK PLAYHOUSE 2022/23 Season
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UPCOMING EVENTS | |
Safe Summer Events for TeensWed, Aug. 17, 2022, 7 pmHip-Hop Dance ClassJoin us for a fun-filled evening of dance instruction in street/hip-hop styles with master instructor Shanna Lim. Participants will have a fun-filled evening building skills, experience, and self-confidence. Comfortable sneakers and clothing are encouraged. Open to dancers of all experience levels. FREE; Ages 12 - 18 Register on PARKS DIRECT | |
Virtual EventPearl Bailey...By Request | |
Outdoor EventMoving Wisdom: West African Dance ClassThu., Sep. 15, 2022, 2 pmMoving Wisdom West African Dance Class is an outdoor class designed for seniors who love to sing, dance, and drum. Students will enjoy learning traditional dances, chants, and rhythms from Guinea, Senegal, and Mali. The class consists of moderate stretching, cardio, and crafted African Movements. Dress Code: Athletic wear, sweats, leggings, or African wrap skirts. Ages 60 & better FREE Activity Code: 23512-567A | |
Platinum Movie: Just MercyThu., Sep. 29, 2022, 11 am
Ages 60 & better Tickets: $3/person | |
Celia Cruz All-Stars BandSat., Oct. 1, 2022, 8 pmThis group of young, talented musicians, under the musical direction of Braily Ramos, pay tribute to the hits you love: the immortal songs of the Guarachera de Cuba. The group has performed in international music festivals in Mexico and the U.S. After each performance, the All-Stars contribute to the Celia Cruz Foundation, which grants musical scholarships to students who could not otherwise afford music school. Celia is smiling down from heaven! All ages Tickets: $25/person, $20/person for seniors, students, and groups of 20 or more Purchase Tickets on PARKS DIRECT | |
FAMILY FUN SERIES: | |
Sprout Film Festival: Live More, Play More, Express MoreTue., Oct. 4 & Wed., Oct. 5, 2022, 11 amExperience the films that celebrate difference, embrace community, and create transformational experiences for both the filmmakers and the audience. A variety of short films will be viewed in this 60-minute program, hoping to light the spark of greater awareness, understanding, and acceptance by presenting work by and about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All ages FREE Register on PARKS DIRECT | |
Spicy Latin Rhythms: Intro to Latin Dance WorkshopThu., Oct. 6, 2022, 6-7 pmLearn the basics of Latin dance styles including salsa, merengue, and bachata in this dynamic social dance workshop. Space is limited; Advance registration is recommended. Ages 18 & up FREE | |
Platinum Series Concert: A Tribute to the Music of Otis ReddingThu., Oct. 13, 2022, 11 amJoin Memphis Gold as he pays tribute to the legendary Stax recording artist Otis Redding. With hits like “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” and “These Arms of Mine,” audiences will be swept away by soulfully beautiful melodies. Ages 60 & better Tickets: $10/person Purchase Tickets on PARKS DIRECT | |
Theatre Night: Baltimore Improv GroupSat., Oct. 15, 2022, 8 pm Join us for a hilarious evening of madcap comic actors from the Baltimore Improv Group bringing their short-form improv comedy down the BW Parkway. Enjoy a night of levity and non-stop laughs. All ages Tickets: $20/person, $15/person for seniors, students, | |
SOLE Defined: IntersectionSat., Oct. 22, 2022, 8 pmSOLE Defined is the Washington metropolitan area’s leading arts organization specializing in percussive dance – using the body as an instrument to create musical expression. Advancing styles such as tap, stepping, body percussion, sand dance, and gumboot, this BIPOC-led company infuses powerful skills to delight and inspire audiences. Intersection by SOLE Defined is an immersive performance exploration of music and movement rooted in ancestral memory, embodied storytelling, and African Diasporic Percussive Dance. All ages Tickets: $25/person, $20/person for seniors, students, and groups of 20 or more. Purchase Tickets on PARKS DIRECT | |
Uplift: Inspiration Dance Festival Auditions | |
Immersive Sound Meditation Experience: | |
Carolyn MalachiSat., Nov. 5, 2022, 8 pmCarolyn Malachi is a mix engineer, producer, Grammy-nominated artist, and educator. Malachi believes that the ideas of independent musicians, filmmakers, and other creatives should be taken seriously and handled with great care. Malachi teaches audio production courses in the Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University, where her research explores the intersection of blockchain technology and data sonification. Tickets: $25/person, $20/person for seniors, students, and groups of 20 or more. Purchase Tickets on PARKS DIRECT | |
Diggin’ Puppets & Paleontology: A STEAM EventSun., Nov. 6, 2022, 2 pm The Dino Rock puppets are back at the Playhouse and bringing science with them. Join the dinosaurs and their friends as they sing and dance the scientific method and teach other fantastic fun facts for an entertaining afternoon of family fun. FREE | |
Luther RelivesFri., Nov. 18, 2022Vocalist William “Smooth” Wardlaw brings to life the great love ballads of the legendary Luther Vandross. Don’t miss your chance to see this electrifying experience. The band delivers a level of energy and showmanship to the stage that will have you waking away wanting more.Luther Relives (Platinum Series), 11 am Ages 60 and Better Tickets: $10/Person Luther Relives (Weekend Series), 8 pm All Ages Tickets: $25/person, $20/person for seniors, students, and groups of 20 or more. Purchase Tickets on Parks Direct | |