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Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra

The new Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra (BCJO) is a 17-piece big band founded by baritone saxophonist Brad Linde and co-directed by Linde and Joe Herrera. The BCJO presents a variety of music from big band literature and features some of the District's best musicians. From its April 2010 debut until March 2016, the BCJO performed every Monday evening at the Historic Bohemian Caverns on U Street.

MilkBoy ArtHouse offers full dinner and bar service. Advance ticket purchase and early arrival is suggested to guarantee seating.

Weekday Players

The Weekday Players present Melancholy Play, a farce by Sarah Ruhl, exploring the driving forces of emotion and love. Melancholy Play, written in 2002 by Sarah Ruhl, follows the emotional roller coaster ride of Tilly, a bank teller who is loved by others, including her therapist, her hairdresser, and a bank customer, for her constant state of melancholy. But when Tilly discovers happiness, her joy throws everyone off. Her sadness, we learn, was seductive, but her happiness is just irritating.

2017-18 Arts & Humanities Dean's Lecture Series

Hate and bias are persistent global problems. What does it look like to engage in courageous conversations that speak to these difficult realities across personal, political, and historical frames? This year’s College Arts and Humanities (ARHU) Dean’s Lecture Series (DLS) is an opportunity for the campus to join together for provocative conversations about these issues across disciplines.

Join ARHU for the third lecture in this series focused on 'The Political' with award-winning journalist and NPR political correspondent, Mara Liasson (@MaraLiasson).

Creative Spirits

Combine the traditional art of relief printing with the timeless art of bar drinking and create uniquely designed greeting cards while you are most in-tune with your emotions. Our instructor will introduce you to the fundamentals of sculpting a printing block and provide tips on creating bold and expressive prints.

Mixed Monologues featuring Elizabeth Acevedo

TOTUS Spoken Word Experience's annual Mixed Monologues program will take place during the Critical Mixed Race Studies Conference. This year the format will be an open mic hosted by Elizabeth Acevedo who will also be the featured performer. 

Barre & Brunch

Barre is a low impact, full body workout that helps you lengthen your muscles and strengthen your core. Join OpenBarre for a fun class, then stay for brunch afterwards! Registration includes the barre class and one mimosa, or a juice/coffee for those under 21.

Barre & Brunch

Barre is a low impact, full body workout that helps you lengthen your muscles and strengthen your core. Join OpenBarre for a fun class, then stay for brunch afterwards! Registration includes the barre class and one mimosa, or a juice/coffee for those under 21.

Renegade Series: William Brittelle "Exploring the Infinite Palette: The Philosophical, Sociological, and Practical Implications of the Post-Genre Musical Landscape"

Renegade is a school-wide series of recitals, masterclasses, and talks that seek to empower us in forging unique and innovative career paths by bringing to campus the most creative minds in our field. Whether seasoned professionals or young entrepreneurs, Renegade speakers are influential thinkers who have ploughed musical paths beyond the concert hall and touched lives in powerful and expressive ways. 

U.S. Marine Band: A Symphonic Epic

This program features two very different but equally epic symphonies, including Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 3. The 35-minute first movement is a miniature symphony in and of itself and will be performed in transcription on this concert along with the transformative Finale of the entire work. The first half of the program features composer Johan de Meij's dramatic and colorful Symphony No. 1 inspired by The Lord of the Rings books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

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