Upcoming Events
CAAPA hosts an ongoing Performance Series as well as a Panel Series. Be sure to subscribe for updates!
Annual Holiday Concert
Gather the whole family for a heartwarming holiday concert as CAAPA soprano and co-founder Pamela Simonson Parker, joins the Prince George’s Philharmonic Orchestra led by assistant conductor Johannes Visser, for a festive evening including the Children's Chorus from Prince George's Christian Academy.
Lights Around the Diaspora
Experience the power of community and culture in this lively event featuring CAAPA artists in collaboration with Jack and Jill of America, Inc., National Harbor Chapter — a joyful blend of classical music, the CAAPA Jazz Ensemble, Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, and the rich traditions of the African Diaspora.
Messiah
Experience the beauty of the holidays as the St. John’s Broad Creek Episcopal Church Music Department joins CAAPA for an evening of Handel’s Messiah and festive seasonal favorites, brought to life by CAAPA’s Generations Chorus and community collaborators.
Unfinished Revolution: A Musical Journey with Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A narrative musical celebrating Dr. King’s vision of America through spoken word, an array of musical traditions, and his perspective on the American Revolution in celebration of America 250.
Jocko, the Little Soldier: A Story of Courage and Hope
A deeply moving performance blending classical music with the rich heritage of Negro Spirituals and narration to honor the enduring courage of a young unsung Revolutionary War hero.
Melody of Art
Join our annual CAAPA Season Opening reception on the eve of the Congressional Black Caucus.
60+ Arts
The CAAPA 60+ Arts Program is a dynamic initiative that invites seniors to explore and share their creativity through music, dance, visual arts, and performance. Designed to inspire self-expression, encourage lifelong learning, and build community, the program celebrates the talent and vitality of active, retired individuals.
CAAPA Trip: Ain't Too Proud
Join CAAPA as we head to The National Theatre to see the hit Broadway musical, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations.
60+ Arts
The CAAPA 60+ Arts Program is a dynamic initiative that invites seniors to explore and share their creativity through music, dance, visual arts, and performance. Designed to inspire self-expression, encourage lifelong learning, and build community, the program celebrates the talent and vitality of active, retired individuals.
Juneteenth Program
Please join us for an unforgettable afternoon as we welcome the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) featuring the talented Jae Anthonee, vocalist and pianist.
Three Days to Jubilee! A Juneteenth Musical
Join CAAPA as we present this moving musical that highlights the three days of history before the celebration of Juneteenth in Galveston, TX.
60+ Arts
The CAAPA 60+ Arts Program is a dynamic initiative that invites seniors to explore and share their creativity through music, dance, visual arts, and performance. Designed to inspire self-expression, encourage lifelong learning, and build community, the program celebrates the talent and vitality of active, retired individuals.
Arts Academy Final Showcase
Join us as the CAAPA Arts Academy celebrates its final performance on Saturday morning! Our year-long music-based curriculum is based on the life and legacy of Chevalier St. George’s music.
60+ Arts
The CAAPA 60+ Arts Program is a dynamic initiative that invites seniors to explore and share their creativity through music, dance, visual arts, and performance. Designed to inspire self-expression, encourage lifelong learning, and build community, the program celebrates the talent and vitality of active, retired individuals.
Anna Wang Panel
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Black Americans and The Arts
CAAPA proudly presents Revival: Black Americans and The Arts Poetry Celebration, co-sponsored for the National Black History Theme by ASALH Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Prince George's Truth Branch.
Melody of Art
Join dignitaries, officials, arts lovers, and business persons in celebration of the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA)'s 2024-2025 season kickoff on the Eve of the nation's most exciting conventions, the Congressional Black Caucus.