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Past Events

Many events have been hosted previously at the GW's Lisner Auditorium. HistoryGuide currently has 149 past event listings in its database, shown below.

DateEvent 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.
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
04/24/24 Doris Kearns Goodwin. Lecture event. (Educational - Class)
04/25/24 Max Amini. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic)
05/03/24 Selda Bagcan. World music performance. (Music - New Age & Spiritual)
05/05/24 Benise. Latin music in concert. (Music - Latin)
05/07/24 Einstein and Margarita. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
06/01/24 Children of the Gospel Choir. Religious concert performance. (Community - Religious)

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