Door Community Auditorium

Recognized by the Associated Press as “the most critically acclaimed Native American singer of her time,” Grammy-winning musician and humanitarian Joanne Shenandoah of the Oneida Nation has been celebrated far and wide for her haunting, eloquent compositions. $28 or $48/ticket.

Putting its unmistakable stamp on holiday hits. $35-58/ticket. For more information, visit dcauditorium.org.

Powerfully and playfully blazing new trails in both their music and activism, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone became three of the twentieth century’s most influential vocalists. Charenée Wade, Camille Thurman, and Tahira Clayton (backed by an all-female band) celebrate the lasting legacies of these iconic artists with performances of some of their classic songs. $35-$58/ticket.

Direct from Australia, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo brings prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before. Audiences meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of lifelike dinosaurs and other creatures, presented in a theatrical performance that will entrance kids and adults alike. $20-30/ticket. $15/person, pre-show petting zoo and meet & greet.

Together, this all-female a cappella quintet celebrates the African philosophy “ubuntu,” which values humanity’s compassion and interconnectedness. Drawing international acclaim for its inventive performances, Nobuntu’s concerts range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro-jazz to gospel. $28-48/ticket.