Jaja's African Hair Braiding Tickets

Step into the vibrant world of Jaja's African Hair Braiding. Set in the pulsating heart of Harlem, this comedic gem unravels the complexities of cultural identity, assimilation, and the pursuit of the American Dream within the African immigrant community. Follow the uproarious escapades of Marie, Bea, Miriam, Aminata, Ndidi, Jaja, and others as they navigate life and laughter in Jaja's bustling hair braiding salon. With humor as rich as its characters, this Tony Award-winning production weaves hilarious moments with profound insights, celebrating the indomitable spirit and interconnectedness that define us all.

"Vibrant...Immersive...Tremendous talent" - The Washington Post

"Laugh-out-loud hilarious" - DC Theater Arts

"A heartwarming and raucously funny tale" - Broadway World

"A powerfully captivating story" - Maryland Theatre Guide

Southwest Nights

• Saturday, September 21 at 2 p.m.

Audio-Described Performance + DC Theatre Week Kickoff Fest in Lobby

• Saturday, September 28, at 2 p.m.

ASL-Interpreted Performance

• Saturday, October 5, at 8 p.m.

Mask-Required Performances

• Tuesday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Post-Show Conversations

• Thursday, September 19, at 8 p.m.
• Thursday, September 26, at 12 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 2, at 12 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 9, at 12 p.m.

HBCU/Divine 9 Night

• Thursday, September 19 Rep your colors! Calling all of our Divine 9 members and HBCU students, staff, and alumni to come out to the show that will have everyone talking! 8 p.m. performance followed by a thought-provoking post-show conversation.

Jaja’s Marketplace: EmpowerHER Event

• Saturday, September 21

Welcoming all entrepreneurs and beauty enthusiasts! Arena will transform into Jaja’s Marketplace where you can buy from local women-owned businesses and learn what it takes to own a business and effectively promote your brand. The Marketplace will be open to the public for shopping from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The day's ticketholders—for the 2 p.m. matinee or 8 p.m. evening performance—will be invited to an exclusive 6 p.m. panel discussion featuring bold women who have mastered the art of launching and scaling their businesses to make an impact in their communities.