Nineteen twenty-six was the birth year of a generation that would permanently change the course of jazz history. The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra honors groundbreaking musical artists who make up “the class of 1926,” including Ray Brown, Melba Liston, and Randy Weston.
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Takoma Jazz at Takoma Station Tavern, 6914 4th Street NW, Washington, DC.
Hiss Golden Messenger performs on the I’m People Tour at the 9:30 Club, 815 V Street N.W., Washington.
Konshens the MC delivers a free immersive evening of hip hop, jazz, poetry, storytelling, and reflection in Studio K at The REACH.
Madama Butterfly returns in a production at DAR Constitution Hall, debuting soprano Karah Son as Cio‑Cio‑San featuring Matthew White, directed by E. Loren Meeker, set by Walt Spangler.
Gregory Porter headlines the DC Jazz Festival Benefit Concert at The Anthem in Washington.
Ruben Studdard performs at Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave, Washington.
Natanya’s Attitude Tour concert at Songbyrd Music House, 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC.
Docents lead Highlights tours, gallery spotlight talks, and hands‑on cart programs across the museum’s floors.
Cozy story time at Anacostia Community Museum’s Sunburst Lounge features books, indoor play, creative exploration and sensory toys supporting tactile and movement experiences, for ages 18 months–7 years.
Michigander performs at The Atlantis in Washington, with $1 from each ticket donated to Headcount through GanderGives.
Guided walk through the West Building’s plaza, lobby, and courtyard, highlighting Italian influences and Charles Platt’s design details at the National Museum of Asian Art.
Outdoor docent-led tour of the Smithsonian Castle and Arts & Industries Building begins at the north doors on Jefferson Drive SW, weather permitting.
