Pizzeria Paradiso in Spring Valley will host a safe and socially distanced “Pizza and Dance Party” this coming Sunday in the vacant parking lot across the street from the restaurant, located at 48th Street and Windom Place, NW.
The morning starts off with 305 Fitness’ signature 55-minute cardio dance party class, led by one of the studio’s most popular instructors, Owoade Kadara. The pop-up class will feature aerobic choreography moves set to high-energy dance tunes from a curated playlist. Following the class, guests can take a short walk across the street to Pizzeria Paradiso Spring Valley (located at 4850 Massachusetts Avenue, NW) for a fresh out-of-the-oven pizza pie or lunch sized salad, which can be enjoyed on the restaurant’s patio or for takeout.
Starting at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 25., tickets which can be purchased here, are $24 and include:
- The 55-minute 305 Fitness class
- Choice of one pizza or a lunch sized salad*
- Pizza options include: Margherita OR Macellaio OR Bosco OR Quattro Formaggi OR Genovese OR Atomica OR Siciliana OR Paesana
- Salad options include Insalata Paradiso OR Insalata Romana
- *Menu descriptions are included in the ticket link or can also be found here on the Pizzeria Paradiso website.
- Space is limited as we’ll be dancing 15 feet apart. Masks are required upon arrival and may be removed during class.
The Tea
Friday, December 4, 12–1 p.m.
In this new online series, women musicians perform original work via livestream on the museum’s social media channels on the first Friday of the month. Each session includes a short interview, conducted over a cup of tea, which explores the artist’s creative process. Free. No reservations required. Stream live here.
- December 4: VeVe Marley
VeVe Marley is a D.C.-based singer/songwriter and guitarist whose music blends elements of folk, Afrobeat, R&B and hip-hop to create dreamy, soulful vibes while speaking on issues of identity, spirituality, racism and the Black experience. Marley has performed and recorded since 2013. Her most recent project, with her band VeVe and Tha Rebels, is entitled “The EP.”
Washington National Opera Marian Anderson Award Concert: Will Liverman in Recital
Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 8 p.m.
Named for the groundbreaking African American contralto, the Marian Anderson Vocal Award recognizes a young American singer in opera, oratorio, or recital repertory. In addition to the award given annually by the Washington National Opera and the Kennedy Center, the recipient also receives a residency at Washington’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts and a recital presented by the Washington National Opera. This year’s winner, baritone Will Liverman, has quickly gained a reputation for his compelling performances, with significant debuts on stages such as the Metropolitan Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Seattle Opera, Opera Philadelphia, and more.
Kennedy Center Chamber Players
Friday, November 13, 2020 at 8 p.m.
Comprised of titled players of the National Symphony Orchestra, this acclaimed ensemble has positioned itself in the upper echelons of chamber artistry. In this exclusive live event, they present two Beethoven masterworks: the “Ghost” Piano Trio in D major, Op. 70, and the “Kreutzer” Sonata.
Ricardo Cyncynates, violin
Heather LeDoux Green, violin
David Hardy, cello
Lambert Orkis, piano
Navy Yard favorite Shilling Canning Company and executive chef Reid Shilling will bid the harvest season farewell with its “Taste of the Chesapeake” dinner this month in collaboration with fellow Baltimorean Spike Gjerde.
The dinner kicks off with Chef Gjerde on November 18 for a two-night event spotlighting Jon Shaw’s Karma Farms based in Maryland. Similar to previous collaborative dinners, Shilling and Gjerde will design a menu together using local and seasonal ingredients from within the Chesapeake Bay region and a portion of the dinner’s proceeds will benefit a charity of Gjerde’s choice.
Tickets are $125 (price includes gratuity) and reservations for November 18 or 19 can be made on Resy. Menus will be released the week of the event on shillingcanning.com and a beverage / wine pairing will be available as well. The restaurant will follow all CDC guidelines with socially distant table settings.
Navy Yard favorite Shilling Canning Company and executive chef Reid Shilling will bid the harvest season farewell with its “Taste of the Chesapeake” dinner this month in collaboration with fellow Baltimorean Spike Gjerde.
The dinner kicks off with Chef Gjerde on November 18 for a two-night event spotlighting Jon Shaw’s Karma Farms based in Maryland. Similar to previous collaborative dinners, Shilling and Gjerde will design a menu together using local and seasonal ingredients from within the Chesapeake Bay region and a portion of the dinner’s proceeds will benefit a charity of Gjerde’s choice.
Tickets are $125 (price includes gratuity) and reservations for November 18 or 19 can be made on Resy. Menus will be released the week of the event on shillingcanning.com and a beverage / wine pairing will be available as well. The restaurant will follow all CDC guidelines with socially distant table settings.
An Evening with Norm Lewis
Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 8 p.m.
Following his lauded performance as Harold Hill in the Kennedy Center’s 2019 Broadway Center Stage production of The Music Man and his sold-out VOICES concert in March, Tony®-nominated superstar Norm Lewis returns for an unforgettable evening.
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS
Rhythm & Motion Series
Yusha Assad, Hip Hop/Neo Soul/Spoken Word
NEW DATE: Premieres Monday, November 23, 2020
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Recorded at The Line DC
Tickets: Free
A 2016 Source Magazine Unsigned Hype, Yusha Assad makes music that tells a story and inspires greatness. He believes that his success must be built with the hands and hearts of people, and not off their backs. Assad has opened for major artists, such as The Game, K. Michelle, Brandy, Scarface, Ja Rule, and August Alsina, among others. He has performed at conferences including A3C Festival in Atlanta, SXSW in Austin, and Revival DC in the nation’s capital. His most recent release is the single “Heal Me” featuring Grammy-nominated R&B star Raheem DeVaughn, which addresses the topics of mental health and healing. Assad is currently working on growing his music app, and his project Workin & Winnin was released in July 2020. Part of Washington Performing Arts’ Mars Arts DC: Virtual.
The Tea: VeVe Marley
In this new online series, women musicians perform original work on the first Friday of the month. Conducted over a cup of tea, each session includes a short interview exploring the artist’s creative process. Join us and local singer and songwriter VeVe Marley.
VeVe Marley is a D.C.-based singer/songwriter and guitarist whose music blends elements of folk, Afrobeat, R&B and hip-hop to create dreamy, soulful vibes while speaking on issues of identity, spirituality, racism and the Black experience. Marley has performed and recorded since 2013. Her most recent project, with her band VeVe and Tha Rebels, is entitled The EP.
WHERE:
Online, streaming on Facebook and nmwa.org
WHEN:
Friday, December 4, 12–1 p.m.
PRICE:
Free. No reservations required.
NPR’s A Jazz Piano Christmas
Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 8 p.m.
The Kennedy Center and NPR present this annual holiday tradition highlighting jazz pianists performing their favorite seasonal music. This perennially sold-out event will be recorded for future broadcast on NPR and streaming online.
