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Black Theater Performances in District of Columbia

Immerse yourself in Black Theater Performances in District of Columbia showcasing cultural artistic traditions. These events feature performances, exhibitions, and creative expressions that honor Black heritage while bringing innovative artistic perspectives to the community.
OUT/spoken
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ACT Celebrates 34th Anniversary with latest LGBTQ+ Theater Festival for DC Black Pride Weekend... Expanding a departure that proved successful last year - Washington, DC’s African American Collective Theater (ACT) continues into its fourth decade with a fresh performance format for "OUT/spoken” -- the latest installment of an annual spring tradition. Over thirty talented, local “ACT’ers” present Readers Theater-style performances of short queer-themed plays, that carry increased relevance in the current climate of political and personal attacks targeted at the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s performances begin at 5:00 pm EDT on Sunday, May 24, 2026 when, continuing last year's change from previous ACT showcases, the short plays featured will be presented in an informal, “Festival” style -- following each other as one continuous series, with periodic brief breaks. For a single, modest, admission price, comic, dramatic, and romantic shorts debut in a casual, flexible, late afternoon/early evening, festival format -- during which audience members may arrive when they can, then come and go as required by their busy holiday schedules -- yet still sample an array of original, short works inspired by, and mounted in observance of DC Black Pride Weekend.

Sunday, 24, 17.00 - Sunday, 24, 20.00 Washington, DC _$25

Brave Soul 20: The Anniversary Performance
Brave Soul 20: The Anniversary Performance
rave Soul Collective (BSC) is proud to present "Brave Soul 20: The Anniversary Performance " on Saturday February 7th, 2026 at Sitar Arts Center (in NW Washington, DC) from 8pm - 10pm in honor of BSC's twenty year anniversary as a vital arts, education, and outreach organization which focuses on HIV/AIDS outreach & prevention as well as issues affecting the lives of Black LGBTQ people through the performing and healing arts. Brave Soul 20 happens on Saturday February 7th, also in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), to focus on the significant HIV/AIDS impact on Black communities in the U.S., encouraging testing, education, treatment, and ending stigma through community engagement and awareness campaigns. "Brave Soul 20" (which also serves as a special BSC fundraising event) will include an evening of exciting theatrical performances, monologues & a post show discussion. We hope to have you join us for a night of theatre, education, community & celebration!

Saturday, 07, 20.00 - Saturday, 07, 22.00 Washington, DC _$25

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OUT/spoken
OUT/spoken
ACT Celebrates 34th Anniversary with latest LGBTQ+ Theater Festival for DC Black Pride Weekend... Expanding a departure that proved successful last year - Washington, DC’s African American Collective Theater (ACT) continues into its fourth decade with a fresh performance format for "OUT/spoken” -- the latest installment of an annual spring tradition. Over thirty talented, local “ACT’ers” present Readers Theater-style performances of short queer-themed plays, that carry increased relevance in the current climate of political and personal attacks targeted at the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s performances begin at 5:00 pm EDT on Sunday, May 24, 2026 when, continuing last year's change from previous ACT showcases, the short plays featured will be presented in an informal, “Festival” style -- following each other as one continuous series, with periodic brief breaks. For a single, modest, admission price, comic, dramatic, and romantic shorts debut in a casual, flexible, late afternoon/early evening, festival format -- during which audience members may arrive when they can, then come and go as required by their busy holiday schedules -- yet still sample an array of original, short works inspired by, and mounted in observance of DC Black Pride Weekend.

Saturday, 07, 20.00 - Saturday, 07, 22.00 Washington, DC 28.52

Brave Soul 20: The Anniversary Performance
Brave Soul 20: The Anniversary Performance
rave Soul Collective (BSC) is proud to present "Brave Soul 20: The Anniversary Performance " on Saturday February 7th, 2026 at Sitar Arts Center (in NW Washington, DC) from 8pm - 10pm in honor of BSC's twenty year anniversary as a vital arts, education, and outreach organization which focuses on HIV/AIDS outreach & prevention as well as issues affecting the lives of Black LGBTQ people through the performing and healing arts. Brave Soul 20 happens on Saturday February 7th, also in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), to focus on the significant HIV/AIDS impact on Black communities in the U.S., encouraging testing, education, treatment, and ending stigma through community engagement and awareness campaigns. "Brave Soul 20" (which also serves as a special BSC fundraising event) will include an evening of exciting theatrical performances, monologues & a post show discussion. We hope to have you join us for a night of theatre, education, community & celebration!

Saturday, 07, 20.00 - Saturday, 07, 22.00 Washington, DC 28.52

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