Calendar - Lisner Auditoriumhttps://calendar.gwu.edu/lisner_auditorium/calendarCalendar - Lisner AuditoriumMon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:05 -040060en-usLocalistOct 28, 2026: Georgian National Ballet "Sukhishvili" at Lisner AuditoriumThe world-famous Georgian National Ballet "Sukhishvili" will perform in the US to share with you a remarkable date - its 80th anniversary! To mark this occasion, a series of performances, exhibitions and other events will take place around the world throughout the year, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the heritage of "Sukhishvili" and pay tribute to the incredible dance company that has become the face of Georgia. Despite modern elements and new ideas, "Sukhishvili" performances are always based on traditional Georgian dance, with its inherent intricate movements, colorful costumes and powerful storytelling.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5007489243547138.899308-77.047104Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -04002026-10-28T20:00:00-04:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/georgian-national-ballet-sukhishviliPerformanceOct 31, 2026: National Symphony Orchestra Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular at Lisner AuditoriumAn October tradition! Join the fun of this Halloween celebration concert featuring ghoulishly attired National Symphony Orchestra musicians performing spooky fun classics, new and old. Most enjoyed by ages 5+

There is a ticket limit of 10 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5418756940828238.899308-77.047104Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -04002026-10-31T14:00:00-04:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/national-symphony-orchestra-family-concert-halloween-spooktacularPerformanceNov 2, 2026: Slavoj Žižek: Signs from the Future at Lisner AuditoriumAs the global liberal order fractures, philosopher Slavoj Žižek joins How To Academy to search for signs of the world to come. Erudite and comic, ironic and profound, Žižek has spent decades venturing where few dare to tread, and at 77 shows no sign of softening. In an evening of dark humor built for a dark era, he confronts genocide, techno-feudalism, and planetary crisis to ask what stems the flow of despair, and what fragile hope for the future looks like from here.

There is an overall 6 ticket limit for this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376354187818538.899308-77.047104Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-02T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/slavoj-zizek-signs-from-the-futureNov 6, 2026: An Evening with David Falk at Lisner AuditoriumRun It Back Live Entertainment presents an exclusive live conversation with legendary sports agent David Falk, exploring the business of sports through the lens of one of the industry’s most influential dealmakers.

There is an overall 10 ticket limit for this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376361509429138.899308-77.047104Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -05002026-11-06T18:30:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/an-evening-with-david-falkNov 8, 2026: Politics and Prose and GW Presents: Rachel Maddow | Department of Fate at Lisner AuditoriumWritten in her typical whip smart prose and with a biting sense of clarity, Department of Fate invites us to see how the history of this key institution illuminates a path ahead for a more resilient, redemocratized America committed to making good on even its loftiest promises. In a moment beset with polarization and misinformation, Maddows voice shines in this blistering demand to do better to rebuild the republic, and stronger this time.

Rachel Maddow is the Emmy Award and Murrow Award winning host of The Rachel Maddow Show on MS NOW, as well as the New York Times bestselling author of Drift, Blowout, and Prequel, and the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Bag Man. Maddow received a bachelors degree in public policy from Stanford University and earned her doctorate in political science at Oxford University. She lives in New York City and Massachusetts with her partner, artist Susan Mikula.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5405366470957838.899308-77.047104Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -05002026-11-08T17:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/politics-and-prose-and-gw-presents-rachel-maddow-department-of-fateLectures & SpeakersNov 11, 2026: Bill Blumenreich Presents: Alex O'Connor at Lisner AuditoriumAlex O'Connor is a YouTuber, writer, and host of the Within Reason podcast with over 2 million subscribers online. Holding a degree from St John's College, Oxford in philosophy and theology, he regularly engages with questions of religion, consciousness, ethics, metaphysics, and the New Testament. Join YouTuber and host of the Within Reason podcast Alex O'Connor for an evening of discussion and audience questions on God, religion, consciousness, and more. Notice of Information Sharing: By purchasing a ticket to this event, you acknowledge that The George Washington University may share your contact information (name, email address, mailing address) with Bill Blumenreich Presents for the purpose of advertising future events. You will have the opportunity to unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

There is an overall 4 ticket limit for this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376427899248038.899308-77.047104Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -05002026-11-11T19:30:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/bill-blumenreich-presents-alex-oconnorNov 12, 2026: National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs at Lisner AuditoriumGrammy Award winner and Musical America 2022 Conductor of the Year Teddy Abrams brings together works by Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Sarah Kirkland Snider, and Kennedy Center Honoree Michael Tilson Thomas. Called a voice for this historic moment (The Washington Post), bass-baritone Will Liverman joins the orchestra for the world premiere of Sniders Urge, an NSO co-commission setting texts by poet Tracy K. Smith. Stravinskys Symphonies of Wind Instruments distills music to spare, haunting phrases, while Thomas Street Song draws on the rhythms and sounds of the city. Tchaikovskys Serenade for Strings brings the evening to a warm and celebratory close.

There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376448031211938.899308-77.047104Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-12T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/national-symphony-orchestra-serenades-simple-songsArts & CulturePerformanceNov 14, 2026: National Symphony Orchestra: Serenades & Simple Songs at Lisner AuditoriumGrammy Award winner and Musical America 2022 Conductor of the Year Teddy Abrams brings together works by Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Sarah Kirkland Snider, and Kennedy Center Honoree Michael Tilson Thomas. Called a voice for this historic moment (The Washington Post), bass-baritone Will Liverman joins the orchestra for the world premiere of Sniders Urge, an NSO co-commission setting texts by poet Tracy K. Smith. Stravinskys Symphonies of Wind Instruments distills music to spare, haunting phrases, while Thomas Street Song draws on the rhythms and sounds of the city. Tchaikovskys Serenade for Strings brings the evening to a warm and celebratory close.

There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376449027002138.899308-77.047104Sat, 14 Nov 2026 20:00:00 -05002026-11-14T20:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/national-symphony-orchestra-serenades-simple-songs-2868Arts & CulturePerformanceNov 21, 2026: National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella at Lisner AuditoriumBe moved by two treasured fairy tales through the music of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, conducted by Marie Jacquot in her NSO debut. Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker Suite brings Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and an enchanted Christmas Eve party to the concert stage, while Prokofievs Cinderella Suite reimagines the timeless story with music that is playful and packed with clever turns.
Between the ballets, Jorge Federico Osorio casts a different kind of spell in Mozarts Piano Concerto No. 21, famous for its slow, haunting second movement. Three beloved works, three worlds of magic!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376452910111038.899308-77.047104Sat, 21 Nov 2026 20:00:00 -05002026-11-21T20:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/national-symphony-orchestra-the-nutcracker-cinderellaArts & CulturePerformanceNov 22, 2026: National Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella at Lisner AuditoriumBe moved by two treasured fairy tales through the music of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, conducted by Marie Jacquot in her NSO debut. Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker Suite brings Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and an enchanted Christmas Eve party to the concert stage, while Prokofievs Cinderella Suite reimagines the timeless story with music that is playful and packed with clever turns.
Between the ballets, Jorge Federico Osorio casts a different kind of spell in Mozarts Piano Concerto No. 21, famous for its slow, haunting second movement. Three beloved works, three worlds of magic!

There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376453418129838.899308-77.047104Sun, 22 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-11-22T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/national-symphony-orchestra-the-nutcracker-cinderella-5012Arts & CulturePerformanceDec 6, 2026: GW University BAND - Fall Concert 2026 at Lisner AuditoriumA Corcoran Program of Music presents the GW University Band under the baton of Professor Michael Schmitz

Join the University Band under the baton of Prof. Michael Schmitz, on the stage of Lisner Auditorium!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5379786375241138.899308-77.047104Sun, 06 Dec 2026 13:00:00 -05002026-12-06T13:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/gw-university-band-fall-concert-2026Arts & CulturePerformanceDec 6, 2026: GW University Orchestra - Fall 2026 Concert! at Lisner AuditoriumThe GW University Orchestra under the baton of Professor A. Scott Wood takes the stage of Lisner Auditorium!

Close 2026 out with the sounds of the GW Orchestra on stage at Lisner Auditorium, under the baton of Scott Wood.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5379787213698238.899308-77.047104Sun, 06 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -05002026-12-06T17:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/gw-university-orchestra-fall-2026-concertArts & CulturePerformanceDec 16, 2026: National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah at Lisner AuditoriumHallelujah! You know the chorus, but there is a universe to discover beyond those famous four minutes. This December, early-music master Richard Egarr makes his NSO debut conducting Handels Messiah, the iconic holiday favorite that can be hushed, roaring, and wondrously divine. However you know Messiah as a yearly tradition, a piece you sang yourself, or music you have never heard live, there is nothing like being in the room when the first notes begin.

There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376476286264838.899308-77.047104Wed, 16 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-12-16T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/national-symphony-orchestra-handels-messiah-635Arts & CulturePerformanceDec 17, 2026: National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah at Lisner AuditoriumHallelujah! You know the chorus, but there is a universe to discover beyond those famous four minutes. This December, early-music master Richard Egarr makes his NSO debut conducting Handels Messiah, the iconic holiday favorite that can be hushed, roaring, and wondrously divine. However you know Messiah?as a yearly tradition, a piece you sang yourself, or music you have never heard live?there is nothing like being in the room when the first notes begin.

There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376454546293338.899308-77.047104Thu, 17 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-12-17T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/national-symphony-orchestra-handels-messiahArts & CulturePerformanceDec 17, 2026: National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah at Lisner AuditoriumHallelujah! You know the chorus, but there is a universe to discover beyond those famous four minutes. This December, early-music master Richard Egarr makes his NSO debut conducting Handels Messiah, the iconic holiday favorite that can be hushed, roaring, and wondrously divine. However you know Messiah?as a yearly tradition, a piece you sang yourself, or music you have never heard live?there is nothing like being in the room when the first notes begin.

There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376454920507438.899308-77.047104Thu, 17 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -05002026-12-17T19:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/national-symphony-orchestra-handels-messiah-5331Arts & CulturePerformanceDec 18, 2026: A Candlelight Christmas at Lisner AuditoriumJoin The Washington Chorus for one of the DC region’s most beloved holiday traditions! Returning for its 17th year, we invite you to lift your voices with us for beloved carols and new classics alike, ringing in the holiday season with joy, spirit, and togetherness. Featuring our joyous 180-voice chorus, brass, organ, magical lights, and extra special guests, this family-friendly concert celebrates the pervasive hope of the holidays for a better, kinder world.

There is an overall 15 ticket limit for this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376369938031438.899308-77.047104Fri, 18 Dec 2026 19:30:00 -05002026-12-18T19:30:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/a-candlelight-christmasArts & CultureDec 19, 2026: A Candlelight Christmas at Lisner AuditoriumJoin The Washington Chorus for one of the DC region’s most beloved holiday traditions! Returning for its 17th year, we invite you to lift your voices with us for beloved carols and new classics alike, ringing in the holiday season with joy, spirit, and togetherness. Featuring our joyous 180-voice chorus, brass, organ, magical lights, and extra special guests, this family-friendly concert celebrates the pervasive hope of the holidays for a better, kinder world.

There is an overall 15 ticket limit for this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376371393606438.899308-77.047104Sat, 19 Dec 2026 11:00:00 -05002026-12-19T11:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/a-candlelight-christmas-8168Arts & CultureDec 19, 2026: A Candlelight Christmas at Lisner AuditoriumJoin The Washington Chorus for one of the DC region’s most beloved holiday traditions! Returning for its 17th year, we invite you to lift your voices with us for beloved carols and new classics alike, ringing in the holiday season with joy, spirit, and togetherness. Featuring our joyous 180-voice chorus, brass, organ, magical lights, and extra special guests, this family-friendly concert celebrates the pervasive hope of the holidays for a better, kinder world.

There is an overall 15 ticket limit for this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5376371912357738.899308-77.047104Sat, 19 Dec 2026 15:00:00 -05002026-12-19T15:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/a-candlelight-christmas-8984Arts & CultureMar 7, 2027: BENISE: 25 Years of Passion! at Lisner AuditoriumIt's one hot night as Benise, The Prince of Spanish Guitar, celebrates 25 years of fiery Spanish guitar and dance. Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Benise takes the audience on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more! Benise (pronounced Buh-nes-say) shattered the mold of Spanish guitar by combining world music and dance - the only show of its kind!

The 25th Anniversary tour establishes Benise's Emmy Award winning show as one of the longest running Latin-themed theatrical productions touring the world.

There is an overall 6 ticket limit for this event.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5307158999911538.899308-77.047104Sun, 07 Mar 2027 15:00:00 -05002027-03-07T15:00:00-05:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/benise-25-years-of-passion-2171May 13, 2027: GW Engineering Doctoral Hooding Ceremony at Lisner AuditoriumJoin us as we celebrate the achievements of our graduating doctoral students at GW Engineering's 2027 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. Each graduate will receive 6 guest tickets.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5403809084849738.899308-77.047104Thu, 13 May 2027 14:00:00 -04002027-05-13T14:00:00-04:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/gw-engineering-doctoral-hooding-ceremony-2027AcademicStudent LifeMay 13, 2027: CCAS Doctoral Hooding Celebration 2027 at Lisner AuditoriumColumbian College doctoral graduates, along with their families and friends, are invited to attend the in-person Doctoral Hooding Celebration on May 143at Lisner Auditorium. Graduates will need to RSVP to attend the doctoral hooding ceremony and also register themselves and their guests in order to obtain tickets. The ceremony will also be streamed on the CCAS Celebration website.

We look forward to celebrating the class of 2027! Join the conversation on Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram using #CCASOnward.

Visit the CCAS Celebration website for details.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5403809984771538.899308-77.047104Thu, 13 May 2027 17:00:00 -04002027-05-13T17:00:00-04:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/ccas-doctoral-hooding-celebration-2027AcademicGeneralStudent LifeMay 14, 2027: School of Nursing Celebration at Lisner AuditoriumSchool of Nursing graduates, along with their families and friends, are invited to attend the in-person celebration on May 15 at Lisner Auditorium. Each graduating student will receive six guest tickets.

We look forward to celebrating the class of 2027!

Visit the Nursing Commencement website for more details.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5403803839576438.899308-77.047104Fri, 14 May 2027 13:00:00 -04002027-05-14T13:00:00-04:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/school-of-nursing-celebration-2027AcademicStudent LifeMay 15, 2027: School of Medicine and Health Sciences - Health Sciences Celebration at Lisner AuditoriumThe School of Medicine and Health Sciences proudly invites the Class of 2027 to the Health Sciences Celebration.

Mark your calendars and begin planning your participation.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5403817647460538.899308-77.047104Sat, 15 May 2027 16:00:00 -04002027-05-15T16:00:00-04:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/school-of-medicine-and-health-sciences-health-sciences-celebration-2027May 16, 2027: School of Medicine and Health Sciences - M.D. Celebration at Lisner AuditoriumThe School of Medicine and Health Sciences proudly invites the Class of 2027 to the M.D. Celebration.
Mark your calendars and begin planning your participation.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5403819953928838.899308-77.047104Sun, 16 May 2027 15:00:00 -04002027-05-16T15:00:00-04:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/school-of-medicine-and-health-sciences-md-celebration-2027