COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Performance Series

Experience the magic of LIVE performances while supporting diversity in the classical arts.

CAAPA Performances Series changes with the seasons and venues, adapting performance themes that speak to the people, capture the imagination, and ultimately transform lives. Your ticket helps pay for performance fees, travel, accommodations, receptions, publicity, and more.

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A woman in a red, sequined dress passionately singing on stage with her arms raised, beside a grand piano.
People on stage at an event, with the word 'APEX' displayed on a large screen behind them.
Theater stage with a conductor, musicians, and performers in costumes, some with animal masks, in a concert hall with lighting.
A man in a tuxedo and bow tie passionately singing or performing on stage with a black background.
An elderly woman wearing a large black hat with a black veil, a beige shawl, and a black dress with white floral patterns, singing into a microphone during a memorial or tribute event, standing behind a black-covered podium with a pink and purple flo
Four people standing on a stage, holding a framed certificate and photo, at an event celebrating African Americans in the performing arts. A banner with images and text is behind them, and there's a transparent lectern with a seal on it to the left.
Two women singing in a choir, holding music folders, with a microphone stand in front of them. One woman is dressed in black with a red jacket and a hat, the other in black with a pleated skirt, and they are standing in front of music stands and a fo
Man wearing a white mask and a red velvet cape standing in front of a microphone, with a smiling man at a music stand behind him.
Woman dressed in black with a black and gold headdress singing into a microphone while holding a red songbook labeled 'OPERA 101' in front of a white wooden background.
A woman with curly gray hair singing or speaking passionately at a microphone on stage, wearing a colorful zigzag patterned dress, with a man playing the piano in the background.
Two actors on stage holding hands, engaged in a dramatic scene, with a large projector screen showing a black and white photo of children playing in the background. There is a basket, a white blanket, and a pair of shoes on the stage.
Man singing passionately with eyes closed, wearing a shiny blazer and holding a microphone in a room with brick wall background, a fluorescent whiteboard, and audience members.
African American woman singing passionately on stage, wearing an orange suit, with a pianist in the background.
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Choir of African American women singing on stage, directed by a conductor in a black suit, during a performance at an indoor event, with an audience watching.
A woman with dreadlocks dancing passionately during a performance in front of an elderly choir, with an older man at a piano nearby and an audience watching.
Four men singing on stage with microphones, dressed in black tuxedos with white pants, in front of blue curtains.
An elderly man with glasses and gray hair, dressed in a black suit, is sitting at a piano with sheet music in front of him. He has his arms raised and appears to be conducting or leading a singing group during a performance or rehearsal. Several peop

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Audience Reviews

  • "CAAPA has a major impact on the community, bringing color to the classics, allowing audiences access to a variety of visual and performing arts."

    — Kathi Muhammad

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    "I've met some wonderful people and participated in activities such as yoga, choral group, zumba, the theater, and much more."

    — Veronica Plater

  • Colorful Google logo designed as a circular ring with segments in red, yellow, green, and blue.

    "Outstanding program that provides activities stimulating education and growth in health, cognition, movement, music, and social skills."

    — Jo Ann Edelin

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    "CAAPA provides the opportunity to enjoy quality performances at affordable prices."

    — Helane Miller

  • Colorful pie chart in Google colors with blue, red, yellow, and green sections, forming the letter G.

    "Great program, with exposure to the arts that I may have not been a part of before. Thank you"

    — Sandra Hall

  • Colorful Google logo with a black background.

    "Nice place for 60+ center. Good place to make friends. Very welcoming and focused on personal development."

    — Marie Vyas

  • Close-up of a bald man with a slight smile, outdoors with blurry green foliage in the background.

    "An incredible non-profit organization serving everyone from kids to seniors, general audiences to master artists."

    — Tony Howell

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    "Great facility for weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, and more. Great location. Plenty parking."

    — Katie Sheppard

  • Colorful pie chart resembling a Google logo, with sections in blue, green, yellow, and red.

    "A fantastic experience."

    — Constance Moore

  • Facebook logo: white lowercase F on blue circular background.

    "High Quality Entertainment"

    — Sylvia Beverly

  • Google logo, multicolored circular design with blue, red, yellow, and green segments.

    "Absolutely one of the best African American Charities that supports artists"

    — Lawrence Ford 

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    "The presentation on safe travel tips was informative and helpful. I purchased several items mentioned and felt safer using them."

    — Betty Marshall

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Program Audience: Classical music lovers of all ages and backgrounds

Series Coordinator: Terri Allen

  • Our series offers unique programming that adapts themes to speak directly to diverse audiences, utilizing various venues to match each performance theme while making classical music accessible and relevant to modern communities.

  • Join our updates list above to receive notifications about new performances, ticket sales, venue information, and special offers for Performance Series subscribers.

  • We utilize a variety of venues throughout the DMV area to perfectly match each performance theme, from intimate spaces like our Cultural Center to larger venues for major productions. We also frequently host virtual events for our international friends!

  • Ticket prices vary by performance and venue. Your ticket purchase directly supports performance fees, artist travel, accommodations, receptions, and publicity that make these transformative experiences possible.

  • Contact us for information about group rates, season subscriptions, and special pricing for students, seniors, and CAAPA program participants.

  • Yes! Consider making a donation to support our Performance Series. Your contribution helps us bring world-class artists to our community and keep ticket prices accessible.

  • Expect progressive, current, refreshing programming that captures the imagination while celebrating the rich diversity of classical music. Our audiences are beautifully diverse and engaged.

  • We welcome recommendations for talented artists who align with our mission. Contact our programming team to discuss potential collaborations and performance opportunities.

PAST PERFORMANCES
Melody of Art
Sep 24
Wellspring Manor & Spa
Melody of Art
Wellspring Manor & Spa

Join our annual CAAPA Season Opening reception on the eve of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Wellspring Manor & Spa
CAAPA Trip: Ain't Too Proud
Jun 21
The National Theatre
CAAPA Trip: Ain't Too Proud
The National Theatre

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.

The National Theatre
Three Days to Jubilee! A Juneteenth Musical
Jun 14
PGCC Center for the Performing Arts
Three Days to Jubilee! A Juneteenth Musical
PGCC Center for the Performing Arts

Join CAAPA as we present this moving musical that highlights the three days of history before the celebration of Juneteenth in Galveston, TX.

PGCC Center for the Performing Arts
Arts Academy Final Showcase
Jun 7
CAAPA Cultural Center (CCC)
Arts Academy Final Showcase
CAAPA Cultural Center (CCC)

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.

CAAPA Cultural Center (CCC)
Melody of Art
Sep 10
Arts Club of Washington
Melody of Art
Arts Club of Washington

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.

Arts Club of Washington

Let art speak to your heart!

Join audiences who are progressive, diverse, and passionate about classical excellence.