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Felicia Boswell (center) plays Felicia in the national tour of "Memphis," which arrives at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday. (Photo by Paul Kolnik)Every week, the Going Out Guide publishes an e-mail newsletter with our recommended events for the days ahead. If you don’t subscribe, here’s a peek at what you’re missing. If you’d like to sign up, go to washingtonpost.com’s Newsletters page; the Going Out Guide is listed under the “Local & Sports” header.
Monday
Hard-hitting noise-rockers Battles know how to energize a room: The band’s clattering 2007 anthem “Atlas” often plays as warm-up music at sporting events around the world. They’re joined by D.C. soulmates Imperial China for an 8 p.m. show at the Black Cat.
Beginning Tuesday
Tony-winning musical “Memphis” — the 1950s-set play about a white DJ who sheds light on black music — rocks as it rolls into the Kennedy Center.
Wednesday through Sunday
A five-day festival offers beer lovers multiple ways to explore the unique flavors of Belgian beer.
Thursday
Drinks with four-legged friends
The Blue Banana welcomes humans and pooches alike at its charitable Yappy Hour. Dogs enjoy bones, water and a doggie pool, humans get $4 drinks all night, and the Washington Humane Society receives 20 percent of all sales.
Thursday
Cuban-American fashion designer Isabel Toledo — known for designing Michelle Obama’s green dress/coat ensemble for the 2008 inauguration — talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic Robin Givhan about her life and career Thursday evening at the Corcoran. Meet both Toledo and Givhan at a cocktail reception before the discussion.
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