The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave)
Washington, D.C. 20566
Categories: Performing Arts | Performing Arts Venues | Theater | Concert Hall
The nation’s performing arts center and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy
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President Obama and the First Lady celebrated the 2012 Kennedy Center Honorees, including Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova, and Led Zeppelin.
I could get lost in this place
Catch a free performance every night at 6 p.m.
Love the atmosphere. They have a variety of cultural events for the whole family.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended the Kennedy Center Honors celebrating honorees Neil Diamond, Meryl Streep, Sonny Rollins, Yo-Yo Ma and Barbara Cook.
Discover beautiful paintings, sculptures,& artwork within this performing arts venue with one of the Kennedy Center’s free daily tours. You’ll also find great views of the Potomac on their terrace.
Avoid intermission bar lines by filling out your drink order before the show. Your beverage will be waiting for you as soon as you step out into the lobby! See the bartender for more info.
What show are you going to see? The Reagans attended lots of events here- one standout was a May 20, 1983 tribute to comedian and entertainer Bob Hope.
Wonderful Theatre!
Check out a free performance at the Millennium Stage, 6 p.m., 365 days a year
The show was good but not great, I prefer if the show was based on a story.
Always thank the tech guys! They are great to work with!
Discounted and free tickets are available for anyone ages 18-30 and active duty military through our MyTix program. Check out kennedy-center.org/mytix for more info!
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended the "Concert for Hope" to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
“Shear Madness,” a comedy whodunit, will be performed twice Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m. At the Theater Lab. “Madness” takes place in present-day Georgetown, in the Shear Madness Hair Styling Salon.
Parking is now $20. If you can find street parking good for you. If not you might want to consider catching the Kennedy Center shuttle from Foggy Bottom-GWU metro station next time.
Start your holiday shopping early! The Kennedy Center Gift Shops are ready now with gorgeous ornaments and unique gift ideas.
17-acres. Busiest arts facility in US w/over 2000 performances annually. Original design was intended to emulate Watergate Complex's curves but removed due to cost constraints.More site info via
The eight foot bronze bust of President John F. Kennedy was designed and created by American sculptor Robert Berk and weighs 3000 pounds.
While you enjoy the view from the Terrace Level, take a look at this 1970s photo of the area from our Documerica collection. What can you do to help keep this place beautiful?
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Credit Cards: Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Standard Hours:
Open until Midnight
Mon–Sun: 10:00–Midnight