Liv Warfield brings her soulful sounds to Wolf Trap March 5.
3/1-21
Samson and Delilah
Camille Saint-Saëns’ famous depiction of tenderness and betrayal of biblical proportions soars with some of the most splendid vocal music in French grand opera. Times vary, tickets $45-$299, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, kennedy-center.org
3/3
Fruits Borne Out of Rust
This multimedia show explores themes of decay and renewal. Conceived and directed by renowned Japanese visual artist Tabaimo—in collaboration with award-winning choreographer Maki Morishita—the show is performed by a solo female dancer and two onstage musicians to an original score by Yusuke Awazu and Keisuke Tanaka. 7:30PM, tickets from $35, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, kennedy-center.org
3/3-8
Bandstand
Three-time Tony winner and Hamilton choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler presents a new American musical based on veterans who start a band to win a music competition in 1945. 7:30PM, tickets $54-$114, National Theatre, thenationaldc.com
3/4-7
Michelle Wolf
The comedian—known for her political verve—returns to the nation’s capital this month, headlining the Improv for the third year in a row. Times vary, tickets from $40, DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant, dcimprov.com
3/5
Liv Warfield
Prince handpicked this songstress to be part of his New Power Generation and 3rdEyeGirl. The singer, whose influences include everyone from Nina Simone to Mary J. Blige, will rock the Barns. 8PM, tickets from $27, Wolf Trap, wolftrap.org
3/8
Silversun Pickups
The L.A.-based indie foursome brings its confident fifth studio album, Widow’s Weeds, to the District for its tour with The New Regime. The album strikes a perfect balance between provocative distortion and lush pop tranquility. 7PM, tickets from $45, VIP tickets $149, 9:30 Club, 930.com
3/13-5/20
Guys and Dolls
The musical comedy dances its way onto the stage at Ford’s Theatre with classics like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Take Back Your Mink.” 7:30PM, tickets from $118, Ford’s Theatre, fords.org
3/18
Billie Eilish
The Grammy-winning chanteuse takes her radio hits like “Ocean Eyes” and “Bad Guy” on tour for her debut studio album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and arrives in DC this month. 7:30PM, tickets from $259, Capital One Arena,
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3/20
National Cherry Blossom Festival Pink Tie Party
Ring in spring like a VIP at the Pink Tie Party, an evening of delicious local fare and cocktails, a silent auction and live performances. With proceeds benefiting the National Cherry Blossom Festival, this is the can’t-miss event of the month! 7PM, tickets $225, VIP packages from $2,500, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
3/28
Mason Dance Gala Concert & Fete
Mason Dance Company’s signature annual event presents works by renowned choreographers. This year’s lineup includes “Drive” by Kyle Abraham, new work by Micaela Taylor, a premiere from Christopher d’Amboise and “Variation 10” by Rafael Bonachela, with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra performing music by Benjamin Britten. Tickets $110, sponsorships from $500, George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Va., dance.gmu.edu
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