Check out a handful of the many events happening in the DMV this weekend, including theatrical adaptations, community engagement, and an afternoon of embracing creative writing with local multicultural writers, plus so much more.
To keep up with all the fun, don’t forget to check out the Washington Informer Calendar, and remember, there’s always something happening in the DMV to keep your spirit — and social life — lit.
Thursday, Sept. 12
7 p.m. | $49+
Capital One Arena, 601 F St NW, Washington, D.C., 20004
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce its return to Washington, D.C. with its newly revisited high-energy and high-acrobatic production OVO.
An exciting Cirque du Soleil experience, OVO is a colorful intrusion into a new day in the life of insects; a non-stop riot of energy and movement. Through show-stopping acrobatics highlighting the unique personalities and abilities of selected insect species, OVO explores the beauty of biodiversity in all its contrasts and vibrancy.
Toby’s Dinner Theatre Presents: The Addams Family
8 p.m. | $79
Toby’s Dinner Theatre Columbia, 5900 Symphony Woods Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
This comical feast embraces the wackiness in every family and takes the musical theater scene by storm with some of the most beloved characters of all time. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep this secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.
Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. Per Baltimore Theater, The Addams Family features a brand new story, with a book written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13
Mosaic 2024-25 Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
7:30 p.m. | $61
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NW, Washington, D.C., 20005
Journey back to 1959 for an unforgettable rendezvous with Lady Day herself – the incomparable Billie Holiday. Featuring classics such as “God Bless the Child” and “Strange Fruit,” this acclaimed play with music transports you into a small bar in Philadelphia for one of the icon’s final concerts, transforming the theater into an immersive nightclub.
Building on the success of Mosaic’s past productions, this fresh production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill explores the triumphs and traumas of Holiday’s life and career while celebrating the resilience of Black women throughout history.
Wolf Trap Presents: Kristin Chenoweth + Alan Cumming
8 p.m. | $29+
Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182
From starring in the 1999 film adaptation of Annie to hosting the 2015 Tony Awards to their latest collaboration on Apple TV+’s musical comedy series “Schmigadoon!,” Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming, two of Broadway’s brightest stars, are longtime friends who share an undeniable chemistry. The Tony winners perform individual sets, and possibly a duet or two, of Broadway’s greatest hits at Wolf Trap.
Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Free with RSVP
The Church of Epiphany, 1317 G St NW, Washington, D.C., 20005
The Fair Budget Coalition (FBC) is hosting its inaugural People’s Budget Forum.
Throughout the fall, FBC will be putting together local budget priorities for fiscal year 2026, with priorities representing the needs of the most impacted D.C. communities. This forum will kick start that process.
Join the community for refreshments, share knowledge, and begin to co-create the fiscal year 2026 budget that the nation’s capital deserves.
MidnightRose: A Reading Series of Poetry & Prose
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Free with RSVP
Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, D.C., 20016
MidnightRose is a showcase of the multigenerational, multicultural writers in the Washington Metropolitan Region and beyond. Experience the richness of the community through the presentations of award-winning poets and authors. Come allow the words to inspire and empower you.
Sunday, Sept. 15
7 p.m. | $102+
DAR Constitution Hall, 18th St NW & C St NW, Washington, D.C., 20006
Recognized as one of Forbes’ top-grossing stand-up comedians in 2019, Kevin Hart embarks on his ninth stand-up comedy tour, “Acting My Age,” with stops across the U.S. in Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Houston, Texas, Oakland, California, Boston, Massachusetts, his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and more.
His previous tour, “Reality Check” dominated as the highest-grossing comedy tour of both 2022 and 2023 according to Billboard. Notably, he made history with a record-breaking hometown performance at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his “What Now Tour,” becoming the first comedian to sell out an NFL stadium in Philadelphia.
Common & Pete Rock: The Auditorium Tour
7 p.m. | $75
9:30 Club, 815 V St NW, Washington, D.C., 20001
“The Auditorium, Vol. 1” is the product of one producer and one MC, another rarity in today’s music marketplace where high-profile projects are usually occasion for a cavalcade of stars. According to Sway’s Universe, this tour promises an unforgettable experience, as Common and Pete Rock bring their electrifying performances to stages across the nation.