Get ready to kick off 2025 with a full slate of fun events in NoVA and DC. From roaring concerts to new performances of your favorite Broadway shows, here are the 16 January events we have on our calendars.
January 3–4
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Ricky Skaggs and his band, Kentucky Thunder, bring beautiful bluegrass to The Birchmere. With seven Grammy wins, the group delivers powerhouse performances led by Skaggs on the mandolin. The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, $55
January 10
U.S. Navy Concert Band
You don’t have to be a music expert to enjoy this mix of band pieces and saxophone solos by Makoto Hondo, ~Nois, and Harrison Clarke. This event kicks off the 45th International Saxophone Symposium, hosted by the U.S. Navy Band. Center for the Arts at George Mason University: 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax, free
January 13
Amazing Grace: Fire and Light
In this concert, the PostClassical Ensemble will honor composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate with its American Roots Artist Award. Expect to hear works inspired by Tate’s Chickasaw heritage and more. The Kennedy Center: 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC, $45–$69
Through January 17
Bruce Onobrakpeya: The Mask and the Cross
This exhibition showcases extremely rare works by this Nigerian printmaker that blend Christian iconography with traditional Nigerian forms. National Museum of African Art: 950 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC, free
January 18
RISE Project
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with this neoclassical ballet inspired by his I’ve Been to the Mountaintop speech. The event is presented by Collage Dance Collective. The Alden Theatre: 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, $15–$28
January 19
John Holiday
Prepare for an afternoon of vocal fireworks as countertenor John Holiday returns to The Barns with pianist Jeanne-Minette Cilliers for a genre-blending set of classics. The Barns at Wolf Trap: 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna, starting at $51
January 23
Lee DeWyze
With an American Idol win in 2010 and over 100 songs in commercials and movies (including one in The Walking Dead), this folk-rock artist knows how to craft a hit. Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna, $20–$50
January 23–24
Chanté Moore
From gospel roots to R&B chart-toppers, Chanté Moore’s decades-spanning career has delivered gold-certified hits and Grammy nods, all with soulful sophistication. The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, $85
January 24–26
Jurassic Quest
Get up close and personal with realistic, life-size replicas of massive creatures like the towering T. rex, dig for fossils, and train raptors at this pop-up dinosaur experience. Dulles Expo Center: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Dr., Chantilly, $22–$36
January 24–26
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Get ready to rock. With an exhilarating soundtrack featuring some of Turner’s top hits, the Grammy Award–winning artist’s journey from struggle to stardom comes alive with this jukebox musical. The National Theatre: 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, starting at $69
January 25
Silkroad Ensemble
The Grammy Award–winning Silkroad Ensemble percussionists will explore global musical traditions, from India and Africa to Cuba and Japan, through rhythm, melody, and pulse. The ensemble will perform “And The Walls Became The World All Around,” a piece by bassist Edward Perez inspired by Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are. Center for the Arts at George Mason University: 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax, $33–$55
January 25–26
Monster Jam
Watch 12,000-pound monster trucks dominate in competitions of speed, stunts, and skill. Capital One Arena: 601 F St. NW, Washington, DC, starting at $28
January 28–March 16
Job
This gripping off-Broadway hit play dives deep into the dark side of social media, work culture, and hidden truths, all wrapped in humor and suspense. Signature Theatre: 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, starting at $43
January 31
Hippo Campus
Indie rock band Hippo Campus saturates the stage with emotion and catchy hooks from its new album, Flood. The Anthem: 901 Wharf St. SW, Washington, DC, $45–$75
January 31–February 2
Come From Away
This critically acclaimed musical brings to life the tale of 7,000 stranded passengers and a small Newfoundland town’s big hospitality in the aftermath of 9/11. Capital One Hall: 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons, starting at $63.50
January 31–February 9
Schmigadoon!
Step into a magical town where a rocky romance meets the Golden Age. Featuring Emmy Award–winning hits like “Corn Puddin’,” this world-premiere musical adapts the Apple TV series for the stage. The Kennedy Center: 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC, $59–$299
Feature image of Silkroad Ensemble photo by Pablo Cabrera
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