Produced by Alliance for New Music-Theater

Buried deep beneath a besieged steel plant in Mariupol, the last surviving member of a Ukrainian military band shelters in the dark, clinging to his trumpet and to memory as the city is crushed above him. In the uniquely immersive environment of Dupont Underground, the bunker becomes the stage, and the audience is placed inside the war zone, surrounded by a site-specific soundscape that testifies to art’s capacity, even amid horror, to inspire hope.​

Critics hail The Trumpeter as a must-see theatrical experience, built around a harrowing wartime story “that no news report can deliver,” with a sound design that “grabs you and absorbs you” long after you leave. Featuring Michael Kevin Darnall and Lise Bruneau, live trumpet by Kevin McKee, and a vocal ensemble of Ukrainian men, this production fuses text, music, and environment into a visceral journey.​

Multiple performances from January 22 through February 1.

Content Advisory: This performance engages directly with the realities of war, including bombardment and siege, and may be triggering for those affected by conflict or related trauma.

See behind the scenes of the Trumpeter and explore photographs from United Help Ukraine and Ukraine House.

Fridays 11-5, Saturdays 11-1:30, and Sundays 11-2:30.

$5 entry, tickets on Eventbrite or at the door.

Produced by Alliance for New Music-Theater

Buried deep beneath a besieged steel plant in Mariupol, the last surviving member of a Ukrainian military band shelters in the dark, clinging to his trumpet and to memory as the city is crushed above him. In the uniquely immersive environment of Dupont Underground, the bunker becomes the stage, and the audience is placed inside the war zone, surrounded by a site-specific soundscape that testifies to art’s capacity, even amid horror, to inspire hope.​

Critics hail The Trumpeter as a must-see theatrical experience, built around a harrowing wartime story “that no news report can deliver,” with a sound design that “grabs you and absorbs you” long after you leave. Featuring Michael Kevin Darnall and Lise Bruneau, live trumpet by Kevin McKee, and a vocal ensemble of Ukrainian men, this production fuses text, music, and environment into a visceral journey.​

Multiple performances from January 22 through February 1.

Content Advisory: This performance engages directly with the realities of war, including bombardment and siege, and may be triggering for those affected by conflict or related trauma.

This series brings together some of the top Black burlesque artists from across the United States for storytelling, sensuality, and cultural reflection.

Get tickets for the opening performance February 6, an artist talk on February 8, and the general exhibition on view at Dupont Underground Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from1 1-5 running February 6-March 1.

The performance on February 6 is 18+. For daytime hours, the exhibition includes mature themes and may not be appropriate for all ages. Parental and viewer discretion is advised for guests under 18.

Presented by Metrocabaret Club.

Feast your eyes, mind, body, and spirit on a night of profoundly absurd tomfoolery.

This alt-comedy night has everything: clown, burlesque, a troll under a bridge, and MORE.

Tickets are getting engaged and eloping off the shelves with eager customers - get yours before they sell out!

Feb 7th, 7:30-9:00pm, doors at 5. $17/ $12 with early bird discount until Jan 15th. (Additional discount if you buy 5 or more tickets at one time!)

Join us for the second installmentof Read the Room, a six-part poetry series that turns the Underground into a refuge for urgent truths and literary magic. This opening night features a curated lineup of poets excited and engaged, ready to share, and eager to nurture your love of poetry.​

Poetry here is treated as high-quality art and powerful entertainment — your ticket directly supports the poets through a dedicated revenue share.

Doors: 6:00
Show: 6:30

The January opening sold out, so get tickets fast!

Because you can’t resist a broken world with a broken heart, celebrate Valentine’s Day with us at Dupont Underground, the official home of La Pluma Theatre, on February 14.

After 12 years of international success, with productions in Colombia, Mexico, and Spain, LOVEknots, by Victor Salinas, returns to DC following a sold-out first reading at GALA Hispanic Theatre with a renewed cast, featuring Miss Kitty, Irene Hamilton, Cristina Sánchez, Dylan Toms and Sebastián Treviño.

This sharp, dark comedy explores the places where love goes missing, and the absurd, often hilarious ways we keep searching for it.

Doors & bar open: 7:00 PM
Showtime: 8:00 PM (Running time: 90 minutes, no intermission)

Post-show music: LOVEknots DJ
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The Art of Assembly is a fashion show dedicated to elevating fashion culture in the DMV and celebrating diverse expressions of style, while creating meaningful opportunities for emerging and established talent to thrive.

It is a space where pieces move in rhythm and purpose—aligned. A dance of many parts, a whisper, a hum—where the collective becomes what the individual cannot. The Art of Assembly honors the power of unity through creativity.

7 pm to 11 pm

Paint & Debate is a transformative, community-forward event series that merges visual art with critical conversation to spark inclusive dialogue

6:30 - 8:30 PM.

Welcome to Melodies of Migration: Storytelling Through Music, a special event celebrating immigrant musicians and the powerful role music plays in preserving heritage. Through live musical performances, featured artists will share their personal journeys and stories of how they use music to remain connected to their roots, despite now residing in the DMV. Together, we’ll honor resilience, identity, and the universal language of sound. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen, learn, and be moved by stories told through melody.

February 24th, 2026 at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm).

This event is led by KAMA DC, a volunteer-run non-profit that provides a platform for immigrants and refugees living in the DMV area to share their stories and skills. If price is a barrier, please email info@kamadc.org for a complimentary free ticket.