Join Berklee College of Music at Sitar Arts Center for a conversation and musical workshop that will give you insight into the next phase of your educational journey! There will be informational breakout sessions for students and parents/guardians to help prepare you for college and what questions to ask while deciding your future. Berklee will (Read More)

DC Jazz Festival Education presents: “PIANO AS A SECONDARY INSTRUMENT” master class open to young musicians and students. Jazzin' AfterSchool teaches jazz history and instrumental instruction in fun and engaging ways. Led by bassist and educator Herman Burney, alongside teaching artist, notable jazz pianist and clinician Janelle Gill. This DCJF Master Class offers specific recommendations to inspire (Read More)

For our second event in the series, we're sitting down with Omrao Brown the visionary behind some of DC's most renowned jazz performances and art venues, and a producer of DC JazzFest. In conversation with series moderator Charis Gomez, executive producer and host of Living Local DMV, Omrao will shine a light on his remarkable career bringing live (Read More)

Join us to beautify the exterior of Sitar in honor of Earth Day! Get your hands dirty and dig in – literally! Together, we will plant flowers and vegetation in front of our building and pamper the earth around us! The whole family is invited to help!   ¡Únase a nosotros para embellecer el exterior de (Read More)

The Set IN DC Film Festival will showcase and celebrate the diverse, lived experiences of DC area youth; their backgrounds, communities, friends, families, and most importantly their perspective. Youth filmmakers in the DMV between the ages of 11-18 years old are invited to entry a film. Learn More >   El Festival de Cine SET (Read More)

“10 Seconds,” written by Miriam Gonzales, explores a world where deeply rooted biases and misperceptions easily take hold. Life can often feel unnerving — and can change for the better or worse in the blink of an eye depending on how we see each other. The protagonists are Ray and Jimi who are Washington, DC (Read More)

Of you are registered for our summer musical program, this is an opportunity for you to prepare for your upcoming audition. This workshop is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended that you attend. You will learn dance moves, songs and lines from the show. Please wear clothes you can move in.   Si te registraste (Read More)

Join us for a special concert performance by pianist and dedicated Sitar Arts Center volunteer teacher Beth Hochberg. Reception to follow. Click here to register.