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Washington, DC’s dynamic arts and culture scene keeps buzzing throughout the year. Into the Woods Ford’s Theatre March 8–May 22 Boasting a Tony-winning score, Sondheim’s twist on the classic fairytale Little Red Ridinghood comes to DC’s most historic theater. Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement Newseum March 8–Jan. 5, 2020 Explore the modern gay rights movement in this in-depth exhibit that examines the 50th anniversary of groundbreaking riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. Love’s Labor’s Lost Folger Theatre April 30–June 9 Produced at DC’s library and museum devoted to Shakespeare, this Bard-written comedy concerns three men who swear off love for scholarly pursuits, only to be immediately foiled. DC Jazz Festival Citywide June 7-16 Various forms of the American-born music genre take over DC venues for 10 days of free and paid performances with programs like Jazz in the ‘Hoods and DC JazzFest at The Wharf. Smithsonian Folklife Festival National Mall June 26-30, July 3-7 Music’s social power headlines an annual celebration of international cultures that features a must-see marketplace with jewelry, sculpture, pottery, clothing and art. Disney’s Aladdin The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts July 18–Sept. 7 The hit Broadway musical based on the beloved 1992 film brings its epic story and plenty of magic to a legendary DC venue. For more on DC’s plays, exhibits and cultural events, visit WASHINGTON.ORG/ARTS
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