Performing Arts

Whatever you are looking for, Washington, D.C., has some of the most exciting and thought-provoking entertainment in the country. Since the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1971, the city’s performing arts culture has grown steadily. Washington now hosts one of the largest theater scenes in the country, as well as a rich offering of nightly music opportunities featuring local, national, and international talent, and so much more. For up-to-date information, look for the Washington City Paper (www.washingtoncitypaper.com) or the Washington Post's Going Out Guidewww.washingtonpost.com/gog).