THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Plan your visit

Use 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE and check which campus building or performance room is named on the event. Free lots and street parking are available first come, first served; plan to arrive 15–20 minutes before the doors, which generally open 30 minutes before theater performances. Campus lot hours vary.

Accessibility

THEARC Theater and Black Box are ADA compliant, and accessible parking spaces are near the theater. Contact the event presenter or booking@thearcdc.org in advance for wheelchair and companion seating, route and entrance details, accessible restrooms, hearing or sensory support, and service animals.

About THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

THEARC is an active 200,000-plus-square-foot nonprofit collaboration campus serving Washington communities east of the Anacostia River. Opened in 2005 and expanded in 2018, it houses resident nonprofits, a 365-seat theater, configurable Black Box, recital and meeting rooms, studios, classrooms, gym, farm, gallery, playgrounds, and community services.

Venue policies

Parking

Free event parking is first come, first served; campus lots have posted hours.

Arrival

Allow 15–20 minutes for parking; theater doors generally open 30 minutes before showtime.

Location

Confirm THEARC East, West, Theater, Black Box, or another campus space.

Presenter rules

Tickets, age limits, bags, and recording depend on the event producer.