Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable music matinee featuring award-winning saxophonist Brent Birckhead and his sextet. Hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most riveting young improvisers in New York,” Birckhead blends tradition...
Ticket Price: $20
A light-hearted homage to the style and spirit of the Great Age of Vaudeville, an immensely popular theatre from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, comprised of specialty acts, song, and dance. Happenstance Theater’s five versatile...
Ticket Price: $25 / $20 Senior/Student
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the BRENCORE Allstars, featuring the incredible Tia Lydawn and Ameya Taylor, honor the legendary ladies of soul. If you’re a fan of Stephanie Mills, Aretha Franklin, Teena Marie, and other...
Ticket Price: $30 / $25 Senior/Student
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Black History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially regarding Science, Technology,...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult / $6 Child
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Black History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially regarding Science, Technology,...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult / $6 Child
In honor of Black History Month, musician, author, and lecturer Daryl Davis will present a concert of the Roots of American Popular Music consisting of Blues, Boogie Woogie, Jazz, and Rock’n’Roll composed by Black musicians as performed by The Daryl Davis Trio.
Ticket Price: $22
A D.C.-based reggae group that maintains the authentic sound of Rasta Roots Reggae while spreading messages of social consciousness and spiritual wisdom.
Ticket Price: $20
Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to host ongoing jam sessions featuring a unique, original synth and modular music style. Drop-in musicians of every genre are invited to join and contribute. Bring your instrument, plug in, and be part of the sound!
Ticket Price: $20 / Drop-in performers are free
This riveting, narrated recital takes audience members back to America’s colonial period to explore the music, instruments, voices, and lives of enslaved Africans and forgotten patriots. The music will include period instruments, traditional folk songs, patriotic selections,...
Ticket Price: free
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 1-6. Race to the finish line with two black Olympians who changed history in this original musical play from Discovery Theater! Soaring...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult / $6 Child
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 1-6. Race to the finish line with two black Olympians who changed history in this original musical play from Discovery Theater! Soaring...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult / $6 Child
A live tribute to American singer and songwriter Frankie Beverly. He was best known for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze and was a consistent hitmaker on the R&B charts for almost 50 years....
Ticket Price: $20
Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, music, and soul as we honor iconic Black comedians and music legends who paved the way for generations. Admission includes dinner, dessert, and two drink tickets.
Ticket Price: $60 Singles, $100 Couples
Join us for a powerful evening of live music, storytelling, and performance celebrating the rich history and lasting impact of Black music.
Ticket Price: $20
A live tribute to American singer and songwriter Frankie Beverly. He was best known for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze and was a consistent hitmaker on the R&B charts for almost 50 years....
Ticket Price: $40 / $35 Senior/Student
Forever Yours – Tribute To The O’Jays has quickly become one of today’s most outstanding tribute groups. The O’Jays have acknowledged them as a group worthy of carrying on their legacy. The group comprises some of the DMV’s most talented singers. Their...
Ticket Price: $35 / $30 Senior/Student
Celebrate Women’s History Month and Mardi Gras with D.C.’s Queen of Blues. Join seven-time WAMMIE Award nominee Carly Harvey for a powerful afternoon of music, history, and soul! Known as “D.C.’s Queen of Blues,” Carly blends blues,...
Ticket Price: $5
Legendary musician and Washington, D.C., native Ignatius is an artist, songwriter, vocalist, music producer, and renowned drummer whose musical journey spans five decades — and counting! The former lead vocalist of the internationally known funk band Heatwave has also performed with The Stylistics, The Delfonics, RCA recording...
Ticket Price: $15
Grammy nominee Jazzmeia Horn released her fourth album, Messages, in 2024. The New York Times raves, “Horn is among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz, with a proud traditionalism that keeps her tightly linked to the sound of classic figures like Nancy Wilson and Betty Carter,...
Ticket Price: $30
A percussionist, hip-hop artist, and actor from D.C., Jabari Exum worked on the film Black Panther as a movement coach and lead djembe player. In his Percussion Theater concept, he fuses music, theater, and storytelling.
Ticket Price: $20
Regarding innovative takes on R&B, you can’t go wrong with Zo! and Tall Black Guy. The set showcases the undeniable chemistry between the musicians and features vocalist Debórah Bond. Zo, a keyboardist and producer, draws inspiration from ’70s and ’80s soul and...
Ticket Price: $28 / $23 Senior/Student
In honor of Women’s History Month, please join ensemble Con Brio! on a musical journey through compositions of these and other women composers. We hope you will enjoy this opportunity to celebrate the significant impact women composers have on popular and classical music.
Ticket Price: $25
Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to host ongoing jam sessions featuring a unique, original synth and modular music style. Drop-in musicians of every genre are invited to join and contribute. Bring your instrument, plug in, and be part of the sound!
Ticket Price: $20 / Drop-in performers are free
Calling all teen vocalists! Register today to audition for the Teen Vocal Showcase 2026. This vocal performance opportunity is for Prince George’s County pre-teens ages 10 to 12 and teens 13-18. Selected participants will have a chance to perform and complete in a showcase at the historic...
Ticket Price: $10 (Resident) | $13 (Non resident)
