A World Premiere play by Kelsey Mesa La Salpêtrière A 19th century hospital, La Salpêtrière, became famous as a center for the treatment of hysteria. Women were sometimes “treated" in degrading demonstrations that were open to the public.  In Kelsey Mesa’s stunning new play, we follow new patient Yvette from her mysterious arrival in the […]

Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo Gallery Exhibit, curated by Anisa Olufemi On Display October 7th through October 27th, 2023 Opening Reception -- Saturday, October 7, 2023, 5:30pm-7:30pm Capitol Hill Arts Workshop is pleased to announce the opening of Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo, featuring artists Quinci Baker, Jermaine “jET” Carter, Ayana Zaire Cotton, and Kimberly King. The […]

We Happy Few presents Kill the Ripper by Fairlith Harvey October 25th through November 18th Tickets are $25 : https://www.wehappyfewdc.com/killtheripper A Feminist Victorian revenge play. Finally.   It's Victorian England and Jack the Ripper is on the loose. The police have very few leads as to the identity of this serial killer with a penchant […]

("Nathans Coney Island",  photo by Rindy O'Brien) Color Explosion October 31st through December 2nd CHAW Art Gallery Opening Reception: Saturday November 4th, 5:30pm-7:00pm The Capitol Hill Art League members have been asked to challenge their usual palette choices and dive into color. Or perhaps to go beyond their already bold choices. Come see the results […]