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America the Beautiful National Symphony Orchestra Emil de Cou, conductor Friday, July 1, 8:15 PM

 Celebrating the best of America’s national parks and monuments with captivating photography on huge screens during the National Park Service’s Centennial  Features the music of American composers including Copland, Bernstein, and Sondheim

Mary Chapin Carpenter The Milk Carton Kids Saturday, July 2, 8 PM

 Five-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter  Features music from Mary Chapin Carpenter’s new album, The Things That We Are Made Of  Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012

Bob Dylan Mavis Staples Tuesday, July 5, 7:30 PM Wednesday, July 6, 7:30 PM

 Incomparable musical innovator  Bob Dylan is known for “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” and “Like a Rolling Stone”  Musical style ranges from folk to country-rock

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Melissa Etheridge Thursday, July 7, 8 PM

 Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are known for ‘80s hits “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” and “Love is A Battlefield”  Melissa Etheridge is known for ‘90s hits “I’m The Only One” and “Come To My Window”  All artists have Grammy-winning work

Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue Yuja Wang, piano National Symphony Orchestra Lionel Bringuier, conductor Friday, July 8, 8:15 PM

 Mesmerizing Chinese powerhouse pianist  Widely considered one of the most important artists of her generation  Wolf Trap debut

Raiders of the Lost Ark Special 35th Anniversary Celebration National Symphony Orchestra Emil de Cou, conductor Saturday, July 9, 8:30 PM

 Film shown in full with live score on huge screens  National Symphony Orchestra will perform the score live  35th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark  Family friendly

Carlos Vives Sunday, July 10, 8 PM

 Grammy-winning Latin icon  Has sold over 30 million records  Known for “Nota de Amor” and “Volví a Nacer”  Wolf Trap debut

American Ballet Theatre Romeo and Juliet A Kay Shouse Great Performance Thursday July 14, Friday July 15, and Saturday July 16, 8:30 PM

 Premier company performing one of ballet’s most beloved productions  Interpretation of Shakespeare’s enduring romantic tragedy  Family friendly

Wheels of Soul 2016 Tour Tedeschi Trucks Band Los Lobos North Mississippi Allstars Sunday, July 17, 7 PM

 Tedeschi Trucks Band makes its Wolf Trap debut  Eclectic mix of roots-rock performers  Formed by husband-wife team Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks

Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! in association with WAMU 88.5 Thursday, July 21, 8 PM

 Live taping of NPR’s award-winning current events quiz show  Hosted by actor and playright Peter Sagal  Features a guest panel made up of comedians, journalists, and more

Sufjan Stevens Thao & The Get Down Stay Down Friday, July 22, 8 PM  Wolf Trap debut  Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter  Eclectic musician with songs ranging from indie to electric  Sufjan Stevens is known for “To Be Alone With You,” “Should Have Known Better,” and “The Only Thing”

The Firebird National Symphony Orchestra Janni Younge of Handspring Puppet Company Cristian Măcelaru, conductor Saturday, July 23, 8:15 PM

 Wolf Trap co-commission  Innovative theatre, African dance, and stunning music by Stravinsky  Larger-than-life puppetry  Family friendly

Pink Martini National Symphony Orchestra Steven Reineke, conductor Featuring Strom Large & Special Guest Ari Shapiro Sunday, July 24, 8:15 PM

 The “little orchestra” joins the NSO  World music ranging from jazz to vintage pop  Ari Shapiro will perform as a special guest

Huey Lewis & The News Jamie Kent Tuesday, July 26, 8 PM

 Huey Lewis & The News - ‘80s icons known for “The Power of Love” and “Hip to Be Square”  Grammy-winning band  Touring together for over 35 years

Jeff Beck & Buddy Guy Wednesday, July 27, 8 PM

 Two of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists  Jeff Beck is known for “Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers” and his version of “I Put A Spell On You”  Buddy Guy is best known for “Mustang Sally” and “Ain’t No Sunshine”

Tony Bennett Thursday, July 28, 8 PM

 Winner of 18 Grammys and two Emmys  American pop and jazz legend  A riveting performer since the 1950s  Known for “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and “The Good Life”

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Chad Hoopes, violin National Symphony Orchestra Stéphane Denève, conductor Friday, July 29, 8:15 PM

 Chad Hoopes makes his Wolf Trap debut  Chad Hoopes is a 21-year-old violin prodigy  He has “a gift for dramatic pacing and a distinctive, convincing sense of poetry” (The Washington Post)

Star Trek Into Darkness National Symphony Orchestra Emil de Cou, conductor Saturday, July 30, 8:30 PM

 Oscar-nominated film with epic live score  Film presented on huge screens  Score by Oscar winner Michael Giacchino