GW's Lisner Auditorium
Past Events
Many events have been hosted previously at the GW's Lisner Auditorium. HistoryGuide currently has 143 past event listings in its database, shown below.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Daily | Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras. Event category: Performance - Dance. 202-994-1500. |
| Daily | Farruquito & Juana Amaya. Gypsy Flamenco. 202-994-1500. |
| 10/16/06 | Tovah Feldshuh in Concert. Emmy winning actress and singer performs live, to benefit the Morris Cafritz Center for the Arts. (Arts - Concerts) 202-777-3262. |
| 02/08/07 02/08/07 | 7th Annual DC Flamenco Festival: Flamenco Dance on Lisner's Stage -- Starring You. The Annual Flamenco Festival celebrates the artistic diversity of flamenco. (Performance - Dance) 202-397-SEAT. |
| 02/13/07 | 7th Annual DC Flamenco Festival: Gala 2007: Bienal de Sevilla. This gala event features two celebrated figures in flamenco dance - Joaquin Grilo, a flamenco dance master known for his tours w… (Performance - Dance) 202-397-SEAT. |
| 02/15/07 02/16/07 | 7th Annual DC Flamenco Festival: Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras. The most innovative and influential flamenco artist of the last 40 years, Paco de Lucia infuses elements of jazz and salsa into… (Performance - Dance) 202-397-SEAT. |
| 02/17/07 | 7th Annual DC Flamenco Festival: Compania Rafaela Carrasco. Rafaela Carrasco, from Seville, is a breathtaking dancer and one of the most important flamenco choreographers of today's genera… (Performance - Dance) 202-397-SEAT. |
| 02/28/07 | Chava Alberstein and David Broza. Performing tender love songs and defiant works about oppression and peace, Alberstein shares a double bill with urban folk-rocke… (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 03/11/07 | Inti-Illimani. The intoxicating Chilean ensemble receives rave reviews throughout the world and right here in Washington, D.C.. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 03/29/07 | Hossein Alizadeh & Hamavayan Ensemble. Led by one of Iran's leading instrumentalists and composers, Hossein Alizadeh, the 6-member Hamavayan Ensemble performs new inte… (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 10/25/07 | Annie Lennox. Annie Lennox performs live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-6800. |
| 10/26/07 | Macaco - New Voices from Spain. Macaco effortlessly fuses rumba catalana -- the feverish strumming of flamenco guitars -- with hip-hop, reggae, rock, and pop to… (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 10/28/07 | Jason Moran. Jason Moran performs live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-6800. |
| 11/01/07 | Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and Edgar Meyer. Mandolin / fiddle champion Sam Bush, dobro master Jerry Douglas and bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer join forces in a new collaborative… (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-6800. |
| 11/04/07 | Caetano Veloso. Veloso is a national icon, remaining musically modern, but undeniably Brazilian. He incorporates elements of rock, reggae, fado,… (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-6800. |
| 11/08/07 | Festival in the Desert: Tinariwen and Vieux Farka Toure. Influenced for decades by western rock, Tinariwen, members of the nomadic culture of northern Mali, traded in traditional string… (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-6800. |
| 11/09/07 11/10/07 | Shaolin Warriors. Shaolin Warriors performs live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 11/11/07 | Yamato: Drummers of Japan. With a massive six-foot diameter drum made from a 400-year-old tree as their centerpiece, the highly skilled musicians of Yamato… (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-6800. |
| 11/16/07 | The Conga Kings: Candido Camero, Carlos 'Patato' Valdes and Giovanni Hidalgo. The Conga Kings are an 11-piece rumba group featuring three master congueros of Afro-Cuban music: Candido Camero, an 83 year-old… (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-6800. |
| 11/23/07 | Rob Bell. Rob Bell performs live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-6800. |
| 11/24/07 | Tegan and Sara. Tegan and Sara performs live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 01/23/08 | Richard Thompson. Richard Thompson performs live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 10/05/08 | Cesaria Evora The Barefoot Diva. A vocalist of incredible power, Cesaria Evora is the foremost practitioner of the morna style, wistful, minor key ballads strong… (Performance - Musical) 202-994-6800. |
| 10/28/08 | Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile. Edgar Meyer, master of the double bass, and Chris Thile, mandolin virtuoso, draw inspiration from bluegrass, folk, country and c… (Performance - Musical) 202-994-6800. |
| 12/20/08 | Jim Brickman. Jim Brickman performs live. (Performance - Musical) 202-994-1500. |
| 01/23/09 | PostSecret Creator Frank Warren. Warren's talk, "America's Most Trusted Stranger," shares the powerful stories behind the memorable postcards and secrets he has… (Community - Lecture) 202-994-6800. |
| 02/12/09 | Noche De Sevilla. Presented live. (Performance - Dance) 202-994-1500. |
| 02/14/09 02/15/09 | Carmen. Presented live. (Arts - Opera) 202-994-1500. |
| 02/25/09 02/26/09 | Los Farruco. Presented live. (Performance - Dance) 202-994-1500. |
| 02/28/09 02/28/09 | Patton Oswalt. Performing live. (Performance - Comedic) 202-994-1500. |
| 03/03/09 | Bellydance Superstars. Bellydance Superstars perform live. (Performance - Dance) 202-994-1500. |
| 04/16/09 | Habib Koite. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 04/17/09 | Orange Blossom. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 04/25/09 | Maz Jobrani. Performing live. (Performance - Comedic) 202-994-1500. |
| 05/02/09 | Two to Tango. Presented live. (Performance - Dance) 202-994-1500. |
| 06/20/09 | Madeleine Peyroux. With special guest Kelly Joe Phelps. Possessing a voice eerily reminiscent of Billie Holiday, jazz vocalist Peyroux performs son… (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-6800. |
| 09/20/09 | Highland Heartbeat. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 09/26/09 | 2nd Annual African Dance Exhibition 2009. ForceAfrik is calling on all the lovers of Africa to come and experience a one-of-a kind competition. (Performance - Dance) 240-786-5954. |
| 10/16/09 | Author Series: Deepak Chopra. Deepak Chopra will lecture and discuss is book Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul: How to Create a New You. (Community - Lecture) 703-593-5503. |
| 12/05/09 12/05/09 12/06/09 More... | Christmas Revels. Washington Revels' 27th annual celebration of the Winter Solstice transports us to Italy at the end of the 15th century. Join t… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 800-595-4849. |
| 01/30/10 | Arabs Gone Wild. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 02/02/10 | Diane Rehm with Special Guest Carl Kasell. Join Diane Rehm as she interviews Carl Kasell live. Be in the audience when two of National Public Radio's most revered journali… (Community - Panel Discussion / Forum) 202-885-2846. |
| 02/04/10 | Magnetic Fields. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 03/06/10 | Pan Am Symphony. Performing live. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony) 202-885-2846. |
| 03/09/10 | Five for Fighting. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-885-2846. |
| 03/13/10 | Gilberto Gil. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-885-2846. |
| 04/11/10 | Rokia Traore. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-885-2846. |
| 04/23/10 | Joe Bonamassa. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 04/25/10 | Straight No Chaser. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-885-2846. |
| 04/29/10 | Baaba Maal. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-885-2846. |
| 05/21/10 | An Evening with Louis Gossett, Jr. and DC's Most Outstanding Charter School Graduates. A fun-filled evening focused on education. Louis Gossett, Jr. will be presenting the Most Outstanding Charter High School and Co… 202-994-6800. |
| 07/24/10 | Tommy Emmanuel. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 10/02/10 | The Canadian Tenors. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 10/04/10 | David Sedaris. Appearing live. (Performance - Staged Reading) 202-994-1500. |
| 11/13/10 | Sarah Vowell. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 02/20/11 | Ethan Bortnick. Performing Live. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 02/26/11 | Bo Burnham. American comedian, musician, singer-songwriter, actor, and YouTube phenomenon performs live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 03/05/11 | Post-Classical Ensemble. An experimental orchestra that specializes in innovative presentations of modern and contemporary works. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony) 202-994-1500. |
| 03/06/11 03/06/11 | The Laurie Berkner Band. New Jersey singer and guitarist performs live with her band. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 03/25/11 | Gal Costa. Brazilian singer performs live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 03/26/11 | Jil Aigrot. French singer performs live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 04/15/11 | The Fab Faux Perform Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band & Fan Favorites. New York Beatles tribute band performs live. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-1500. |
| 11/06/11 | Ananiashvili - Ratmansky. The world-famous Prima Ballerina Nina Ananiashvili performing live on stage.. (Performance - Ballet) 646-383-7972. |
| 01/28/12 | Jeanne Robertson "Looking for Humor". Humorist Jeanne Robertson, known for her family friendly and engaging brand of comedy, will be stopping at The George Washington… (Performance - Comedic) 310-271-1551. |
| 05/06/12 | I Am Egyptian: Still Living in the Square. Come celebrate as Ana-Masry weaves history, modernity, social commentary, fable, music, and song and verse, through Egypt's mult… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 10/14/12 | Celtic Thunder. Performing live.. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 12/08/12 12/08/12 12/09/12 More... | Washington Revels 30th Annual Christmas Revels. Enjoy favorite Revels sing-alongs, lively country and Morris dancing, the mysterious Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, a delightful Mum… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 301-587-3835. |
| 03/07/13 | Mat Kearney. Over the course of his career, Kearney has had 4 Top 20 hits on the Adult Top 40 chart. (Arts - Concerts) 202-994-6851. |
| 03/07/13 | Perpetuum Jazille. Performing live. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 03/10/13 | Metafora. Metafora is a study in contrasts between the classical and folk elements of the dance itself and the highly disciplined techniqu… (Performance - Dance) |
| 03/19/13 | Jewel Greatest Hit Tour. Acclaimed American singer-songwriter-poet, Jewel has enjoyed career longevity rare among her generation of artists. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 03/20/13 | Ana Moura. Portuguese vocalist Ana Moura performing live. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 04/12/13 | Hugh Masekela. Legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela performing live. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 05/06/13 05/07/13 05/08/13 | Humans to Mars (H2M) Summit. The H2M Summit is a comprehensive Mars exploration conference addressing the major technical, scientific and policy-related chal… (Business - Conference) |
| 05/11/13 | BeBe Winans. Critically acclaimed inspirational, R&B and gospel vocalist BeBe Winans performing live. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 06/29/13 | DC Premiere Screening of New Documentary Film "Change: The LifeParticle Effect". How long have you wanted to make changes in your life but just don't know how? Get the tools you need to take action. Ilchi Lee,… (Festivals - Film Festival) 202-393-2440. |
| 09/21/13 | Im Hussein Jubilee Show. The jubilee show showcases the best of the best skits - the zaniest of Im Hussein's antics and activities - newly written or sli… |
| 09/27/13 | NEA National Heritage Fellowships Concert. Featuring Irish fiddling, Native American storytelling, swamp blues, Mexican-American ceramic sculpture, sacred harp singing, Ch… (Performance) |
| 09/28/13 | Kollaboration DC IV 2013. Annual Asian & Pacific Islander American Talent Competition and Showcase. produced by young Asian & Pacific Islander professiona… (Performance) |
| 09/30/13 | Army Band Fall Concert. The premier touring musical representative for the United States Army performing live. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 10/05/13 | "1964" The Tribute. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt-Pepper era, "1964" recreates an early 60's live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothi… (Performance - Singer / Impersonator) |
| 10/08/13 | Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club. Performing lively folksongs, Latin jazz and passionate ballads. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 10/18/13 | David Sedaris. Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. (Community - Lecture) |
| 10/19/13 | 2 Cellos. This is a "classical crossover" concert, featuring two cellists - Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser - and a drummer. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony) |
| 10/22/13 | The Idan Raichel Project. The Idan Raichel Project has become known around the world for its ambitious cross-cultural collaborations that changed the face… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 10/26/13 | Tango Fire. Tango Fire - Flames of Desire featuring, ten torrid dancers, one of Argentina's finest young singers and a quartet of brilliant… (Performance - Dance) |
| 11/03/13 | Edith with Jil Aigrot, 50th Anniversary of Piaf Death. Jil Aigrot pays tribute to one of France's greatest stars. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 11/15/13 | Anoushka Shankar. Performing live, Anoushka Shankar learned the sitar at the feet of her father, legendary Indian musician Ravi Shankar. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 11/22/13 | Elvis Costello. Performing live in a solo concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 11/24/13 | Jake Shimabukuro. Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 12/07/13 12/07/13 12/08/13 More... | The Christmas Revels: Echoes of Thrace-- Music, Dance and Drama of Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Amid a swirl of beautiful costumes, meet iconic folk characters including giant Bulgarian masked kukeri; the Thracian "Christmas… (Performance) |
| 03/22/14 | "Stands For The Troops" Benefit. The Bacon Brothers will perform at a fundraiser to benefit Stand For The Troops (SFTT). The show, "Stands For The Troops," will… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 05/03/14 | DC Tango Festval's Todo Tango. DC's premier tango music spectacular! 30 performers with musicians and dancers from Argentina fill the stage with drama and pass… (Performance - Dance) 240-242-8032. |
| 06/01/14 | Opening Night: An Acoustic Evening with Matisyahu. Just days before the mystical Jewish holiday of Shavuot, international superstar Matisyahu plays a spiritual, intimate acoustic… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 12/06/14 12/06/14 12/07/14 More... | 2014 Irish Christmas Revels. Join us in the Emerald Isle to celebrate an Irish Christmas. Amidst a cascade of Irish tunes, you'll enjoy Irish step, sean nos… (Performance) |
| 04/03/15 | TEDxFoggyBottom. Over 40 undergraduates at The George Washington University in Washington DC aim to bring together some of the world's incredible… (Community) |
| 09/13/15 | Festival of Inner Peace. The Festival of Inner Peace is multi-city tour of world class musicians artists and dancers who utilize uplifting, soothing and… (Educational - Spiritual Workshop) 888-972-4252. |
| 10/10/15 | A Red Note Evening. A Red Note Evening with Chrisette Michele. Journey with everyone and enjoy a soul-filled night of entertainment for a great caus… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 10/21/15 | An Evening With Michael Pollan. For 25 years, Michael Pollan has written about the places where the human and natural worlds intersect, challenging and changing… (Community - Lecture) |
| 12/05/15 12/05/15 12/06/15 More... | The Christmas Revels: A Medieval Celebration of the Winter Solstice. Find the true spirit of the holiday season. Enjoy rousing traditional music, powerful medieval songs, seasonal carols, familiar… (Performance) |
| 01/20/16 | Billy Gibbons. Performing live with the BFG's with Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 01/23/16 | Truth Music Tour. Featuring Bizzle, No Malice, Mike E., A.R.K., and Enoch 7th Prophet along with special guest MCs and DJs. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 02/11/16 | Love. Andrey Makarevich performing a Valentine's Day inspired concert with A'Cappella Express. The songs are performed in both English… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 02/12/16 | Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 02/19/16 | globalFEST On the Road - Creole Carnival. Featuring the reigning queen of Haitian songs, Emeline Michel, Rio's innovative samba masters, Casuarina, and Jamaica's one-stri… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 02/26/16 | Swimming in Dark Waters: Other Voices of the American Experience. Featuring performances by: Rhiannon Giddens, Bhi Bhiman, and Leyla McCalla. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 03/08/16 03/12/16 03/18/16 | Flamenco Festival. Featuring a new performance each night. Including: Farruquito "Improvisao", Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia, Rocio Molina "Danzaora… (Performance - Dance) |
| 03/23/16 | Johnny Clegg. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 03/25/16 | Rokia Traore. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 03/26/16 | Jose Gonzalez. Performing live in concert with YMusic. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 04/01/16 | Anoushka Shankar. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 04/02/16 | Ani Choying "The Buddhist Rockstar Nun" Live In Concet. Internationally acclaimed for her simply stunning interpretations of Buddhist mantras and songs, Ani Choying is performing live… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 04/14/16 | Acoustic Africa. Featuring performances by Habib Koite & Vusi Mahlasela. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 04/24/16 | Buika. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 04/29/16 | Opera and the French Revolution. Opera Lafayette's program includes three dramatic scenes, from Sapho (a modern premiere), Medee, and Oedipe a Colone - classical… (Arts - Opera) |
| 09/03/16 | DIAMONO (Roots). KanKouran West African Dance Company celebrates the traditions of West Africa during its 33rd Annual National African Dance and… (Performance) 202-518-1213. |
| 11/06/16 | Kalanidhi@25. This dance retrospective follows the story of Kalanidhi Dance - from a modest school with only six students, to a thriving insti… (Performance - Dance) 202-361-3067. |
| 11/11/16 | I'll Be Seeing You: a World War II Love Story. Celebrate Veteran's Day with the American Pops! Based on letters written during World War II, this original show tells the love… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 12/10/16 12/10/16 12/11/16 More... | The 34th Annual Christmas Revels: A Nordic Winter Celebration. Celebrate the season as you travel to the Nordic countries of Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland for their magical 201… (Arts - Concerts) 301-587-3835. |
| 01/13/17 | Don't Rain on My Parade: 75 Years of Streisand. Celebrating this iconic star and songs from Broadway to Pop and everything in between, this program demonstrates why the music o… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 04/07/17 | You Spin Me 'Round: An 80s Dance Party. This "rad" original program combines DJ mixing, live orchestra, dancers, and hot vocalists to bring back favorite music of the 1… (Nightlife - Parties) |
| 06/24/17 | Ani Choying "The Buddhist Rock Star Nun" Live in Concert. Ani Choying is a Nepalese Buddhist nun and musician from the Nagi Gompa nunnery in Nepal. Known as Buddhist Rock Star Nun, she s… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 01/31/18 | Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance. Featuring speakers including Senator Bernie Sanders, Cherri Foytlin, Bill McKibben, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, and more, the event wi… (Community) |
| 01/09/19 | Politics and Prose & GW Present Kamala Harris. Senator Kamal Harris discusses her new book, The Truths We Hold, and speaks about the core truths that unite us and the big chal… (Community - Lecture) |
| 01/23/19 | Politics and Prose & GW Present Jason Rezaian. Jason Rezaian will discuss his book, Prisoner, which recounts his decision to move to Tehran as well as other topics like his bo… (Community - Lecture) |
| 01/30/19 | ArbatArena presents Alexander Rozenbaum. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 02/14/19 | Secrets and Illusions. Join master illusionist Ivan Amodei on an epic journey to discover the secrets of life in his brand new stage show. (Performance - Magic and Illusion) |
| 02/15/19 02/16/19 02/16/19 | Menopause the Musical. Menopause - The Musical is a comedic celebration of women and the big chang. (Performance - Musical) |
| 04/09/19 | Konstantin Raikin: Heaven Above the Chaos. Konstantin Raikin performs in his one man show, Heaven Above the Chaos. (Performance) |
| 04/25/19 | Alvaro Torres en Concierto. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 10/05/19 | Tango Lovers: I Am Tango. Dance theater event. (Performance - Dance) |
| 10/11/19 10/12/19 10/13/19 | Menopause - The Musical. Menopause - The Musical is a comedic celebration of women and the big change. (Performance - Musical) |
| 10/20/19 | An Evening with Peter Bence. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 10/22/19 | Paris! The Show. Live concert performance. (Performance) |
| 10/26/19 | Leila Forouhar. World music performance. (Music - New Age & Spiritual) |
| 11/08/19 | Death Becomes Us - A True Crime Festival: Side Stories From The Creators of LPOTL. Visitors can come and enjoy the fair / festival. (Festivals) |
| 11/09/19 | Death Becomes Us - A True Crime Festival: Capturing The DC Sniper. Visitors can come and enjoy the fair / festival. (Festivals) |
| 11/10/19 | Death Becomes Us - A True Crime Festival: BuzzFeed Unsolved. Visitors can come and enjoy the fair / festival. (Festivals) |
| 11/23/19 | Lore Podcast Live. TV / radio taped program. (Performance) |
| 10/27/22 | Mike Duncan - The Stories of History. Lecture event. (Educational - Class) |
| 01/28/24 | Ballimaaraan. World music performance. (Music - New Age & Spiritual) |
| 02/08/24 | Laima Vaikule. World music performance. (Music - New Age & Spiritual) |
| 04/07/24 | La Rondine. Operatic theatrical performance. (Arts - Opera) |
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