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Nightlife Agenda

Get down to the vintage sounds of Dam-Funk or Yacht's left-field electro, or hear a fresh local band.

Photo: Dam-Funk by Mathew Scott

Down the rabbit hole

Madhatter reopens in a new location. Tom Sietsema digs into the upgraded food options.

Photo: Michael Temchine for The Washington Post

A 'Light' touch

Arena Stage's chamber musical version of the romantic "The Light in the Piazza" runs through April 11.

Photo: Scott Suchman

 
 
Cupcakes and jazz
Rockville celebrates 150 years with a big party. After a jazz ensemble and dance troupe perform, it's time for free birthday cake and cupcakes. More free events...

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Join the Going Out Gurus for a pre-St. Patrick's Day happy hour with live music, free food and free whiskey, hear new music from promising locals Title Tracks and Casper Bangs, celebrate spring on the Georgetown waterfront, wake up bright and early to party with Andrew WK, or get down to Yacht's off-kilter electro-pop.

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Events Calendar

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Today's Editors' Picks

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    Screen Valentines: Great Movie Romances at AFI Silver - Miscellaneous Event
    In honor of Valentine's Day, the theater screens romantic films ranging from "Roman Holiday" to "High Fidelity."
    American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center | Silver Spring, MD
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    The Capstan Shafts - Music Event
    Lo-fi indie rock cult faves. With Troll Tax.
    The Red & The Black | Washington, DC
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    Goodie Mob - Music Event
    NOTE: This show has been rescheduled from Feb. 11. A full reunion for the '90s Atlanta hip-hop stars, including vocalist Cee-Lo, who experienced breakthrough success with Gnarls Barkley. With B.o.B. aka Bobby Ray.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Title Tracks - Music Event
    The new band from John Davis, formerly of Georgie James. With the Ambitions and Gary B & the Notions.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Pierced Arrows - Music Event
    Featuring Fred and Toody Cole, formerly of garage rock icons Dead Moon. This is the real stuff, not some stylized imitation. With Lullabye Arkestra.
    DC9 | Washington, DC
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    Henry Rollins - Performing Arts
    The punk icon (and D.C. native) mixes stand-up comedy can spoken word monologues.
    Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA
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    Mayer Hawthorne & The County - Music Event
    Young, slightly nerdy classic soul fan becomes an underground sensation. With Nikki Jean.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    William Christenberry: Vintage Kodak Brownies - Exhibit
    The little photos on display were taken with a vintage plastic camera originally served as inspiration for the artist's paintings, but became works of art in their own right.
    Hemphill Fine Arts | Washington, DC
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    Washington DC Independent Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    A 10-day celebration of independent film that includes more than 100 films from more than 25 countries.
    U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center | Washington, DC
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    Oni Buchanan - Music Event
    Pianist performs music by female composers of the 21st century.
    Garden Cafe -- National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thursday, March 11

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    Small Black - Music Event
    NOTE: This show is sold out. Lo-fi synth-pop. Call it chillwave, if you must. With Washed Out and Pictureplane.
    DC9 | Washington, DC
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    Peach Pit - Bar/Club Event
    Join Brenda, Dylan and the crew for an all-'90s DJ night.
    Dahlak | Washington, DC
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    The Low Anthem - Music Event
    Rockers experiment with string-band instruments and echoes of the songs of pre-1940 rural America.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    National Symphony Orchestra - Music Event
    Christoph Eschenbach leads the orchestra and the Washington Chorus in Verdi's Requiem.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Going Out Guide Happy Hour - Miscellaneous Event
    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with the Going Out Gurus.
    Ireland's Four Fields | Washington, DC
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    William Christenberry: Vintage Kodak Brownies - Exhibit
    The little photos on display were taken with a vintage plastic camera originally served as inspiration for the artist's paintings, but became works of art in their own right.
    Hemphill Fine Arts | Washington, DC
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    Washington DC Independent Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    A 10-day celebration of independent film that includes more than 100 films from more than 25 countries.
    U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center | Washington, DC
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    Thomas Maier - Miscellaneous Event
    an investigative reporter, discusses and signs "Masters of Sex: The Life and Times of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, the Couple Who Taught America How to Love" as part of the "Great Lives Lecture Series" at George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, 540-654-1065.
    University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA
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    Chang-rae Lee - Miscellaneous Event
    reads from his fourth novel, "The Surrendered."
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    The Morning Benders - Music Event
    NOTE: This show is sold out. With Miniature Tigers and Acrylics, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Friday, March 12

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    Kegs and Eggs - Music Event
    Catch live performances by Jet, Andrew W.K., Carbon Leaf and Crash Kings -- all before lunch!
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Maimouna Youssef, Navasha Daya and Cody Chesnutt - Music Event
    Baltimore's young vocal powerhouse celebrates with a few famous friends.
    Bohemian Caverns | Washington, DC
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    Diplomatic Caribbean Celebration - Miscellaneous Event
    A gala ball with live music, salsa lessons, Caribbean food and beers, rum drinks and much more.
    Organization of American States | Washington, DC
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    Al Green - Music Event
    NOTE: These shows have been rescheduled from Feb. 12-13. The irresistible soul dynamo comes to town for a pair of shows right before Valentine's Day. With the Whispers.
    Constitution Hall | Washington, DC
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    William Christenberry: Vintage Kodak Brownies - Exhibit
    The little photos on display were taken with a vintage plastic camera originally served as inspiration for the artist's paintings, but became works of art in their own right.
    Hemphill Fine Arts | Washington, DC
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    Washington DC Independent Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    A 10-day celebration of independent film that includes more than 100 films from more than 25 countries.
    U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center | Washington, DC
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    Ramzy - Music Event
    With The Method.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Suckers - Music Event
    Brooklyn band goes big, but never overblown. With Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers and the Laughing Man.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Balkan Beat Box - Music Event
    Programmed beats, Balkan brass and spunky sax doused in electro-punk vibes. With Bajah and the Dry Eye Crew.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    DC Irish Writers Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    Solas Nua's inaugural festival features Irish authors discussing and reading from their works. Participating writers include Christine Dwyer Hickey, Claire Kilroy, Chris Agee, Philip O'Ceallaigh and Gerard Donovan. The Goethe Institut, 812 Seventh St. NW. Busboys & Poets, 1025 Fifth St. NW.
    Arts Club of Washington | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Saturday, March 13

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    The Sounds of Kaleidoscope - Music Event
    Psych-rockers sometimes make your head spin, other times make it bop. With Kohoutek, Gondola and Inzinzac.
    Velvet Lounge | Washington, DC
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    Spring Fever - Bar/Club Event
    Get a taste of spring with drink specials and salsa lessons at the Georgetown waterfront.
    Cabanas | Washington, DC
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    ShamrockFest - Bar/Club Event
    The annual festival features 40 bands and DJs -- including the Roots, Black 47, Enter the Haggis and Scythian -- plus carnival rides, games, strolling entertainers, food and drinks.
    RFK Stadium | Washington, DC
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    DJ Chela - Bar/Club Event
    Hot hip-hop, latin and classic sounds from NY mixtape mixtress.
    Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar | Washington, DC
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    Dam Funk - Music Event
    L.A.'s master of boogie and funk. With Beautiful Swimmers.
    The Warehouse Loft | Washington, DC
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    Gilberto Gil - Music Event
    Brazilian jazz legend plays bossa nova like Michael Jordan shoots hoops.
    George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium | Washington, DC
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    Midnight Kids - Music Event
    Sleek and sexy rock from former members of the Apes. With Casper Bangs, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Al Green - Music Event
    NOTE: These shows have been rescheduled from Feb. 12-13. The irresistible soul dynamo comes to town for a pair of shows right before Valentine's Day. With the Whispers.
    Constitution Hall | Washington, DC
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    William Christenberry: Vintage Kodak Brownies - Exhibit
    The little photos on display were taken with a vintage plastic camera originally served as inspiration for the artist's paintings, but became works of art in their own right.
    Hemphill Fine Arts | Washington, DC
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    Washington DC Independent Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    A 10-day celebration of independent film that includes more than 100 films from more than 25 countries.
    U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sunday, March 14

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    The Very Best - Music Event
    An international collaboration that will get you moving. With Ninjasonik and Tabi Bonney.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Foreign Born and Free Energy - Music Event
    Sweeping, dramatic indie rockers Foreign Born share a bill with sunny, '70s throwback riff rockers Free Energy. With Clovers.
    DC9 | Washington, DC
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    ImaginAsia: Musical Instruments from the Himalayas - Miscellaneous Event
    Take the kids on a trip to Tibet without leaving the Mall when world music specialist Bill Jenkins presents a family-friendly program of traditional Himalayan drums, horns and flutes.
    Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Washington DC Independent Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    A 10-day celebration of independent film that includes more than 100 films from more than 25 countries.
    U.S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center | Washington, DC
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    CrossCurrents Dance Company - Performing Arts
    This performance, part of the Stars on Sunday series, shows off the troupe's ability to communicate emotion through movement.
    Workhouse Arts Center | Lorton, VA
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    Ewa Poblocka - Music Event
    Pianist performs music by Chopin.
    Garden Cafe -- National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    David Ignatius - Miscellaneous Event
    "The Faith of a Columnist"
    Washington National Cathedral | Washington, DC
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    Open Door Reading Series - Miscellaneous Event
    Poets Katie Bowler, author of the collection "State Street," and John Murillo, author of "Up Jump the Boogie," read from their work. Call 301-654-8664 or www.writer.org.
    The Writer's Center | Bethesda, MD
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    Iota Poetry Series - Miscellaneous Event
    and the new series, "Articles Press Hour."
    Iota Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
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    Nancy J. Altman - Miscellaneous Event
    whose decades of government service have involved Social Security in its many facets, discusses her book "The Battle for Social Security: From FDR's Vision To Bush's Gamble" as part of the program "Coffee, Controversy, and Conversation" in the Fireside Room. Call 201-229-0400 or visit www.rruuc.org for details.
    River Road Unitarian Church | Bethesda, MD

Highlighted Events: Monday, March 15

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    Janelle Monae - Music Event
    See this on-the-rise futuristic funk singer who oozes charisma in a small club before the release of her new album in May makes her a superstar. With the 54.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Yacht - Music Event
    Part secret society, part left-field electro-pop, all fantastic. With Bobby Birdman.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Sherwood - Music Event
    Indie rock with soaring pop hooks. With Hot Chelle Rae, Black Gold and Reece.
    Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
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    Megadeth - Music Event
    Dave Mustaine keeps these metal legends thrashing. With Testament and Exodus.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    The Asteroids Galaxy Tour - Music Event
    Dutch band combines psychedelic pop and soul. With Loose Lips.
    DC9 | Washington, DC
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    ReDiscovery Reading: Waste - Performing Arts
    Enjoy a juicy political swift-boating every now and then? Watch how it was done, pre-Drudge Report, in a staged reading of Harley Granville-Barker's controversial 1907 drama, "Waste." It's the sad story of idealist reformer Henry Trebell, a politician bent on disestablishing and secularizing the Church of England, until a major scandal threatens to ruin his efforts. Can he overcome the accusations? Find out at 7:30 p.m.
    Shakespeare Theatre Company - Lansburgh Theatre | Washington, DC
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    Shuffleboard Night - Bar/Club Event
    Free shuffleboard and drink specials.
    Bedrock Billiards | Washington, DC
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    Sabor Mondays - Bar/Club Event
    Free admission. Free salsa lessons. Free drinks for women between 9 and 11. Really, you can't lose.
    Lima | Washington, DC
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    Monday Night $2 Beer Menu - Bar/Club Event
    In a sad reflection of the state of the economy, Duffy's $1 beer night has become $2 beer night. Still, it's good value.
    Duffy's Irish Restaurant and Pub | Washington, DC
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    Sushi Happy Hour - Miscellaneous Event
    Half-price sushi for late-night diners.
    Sticky Rice | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Tuesday, March 16

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    Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews? - Performing Arts
    Josh Kornbluth's new one-man show takes a look at the pop artist's religious affiliation and depictions of Jewish notables.
    Theater J | Washington, DC
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    The Max Levine Ensemble - Music Event
    With Good Luck and Beast Infection, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Motion Expressions Concert - Performing Arts
    In the Jack Guidone Theater.
    Joy of Motion Dance Center - Friendship Heights | Washington, DC
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    Stars of the Bolshoi - Performing Arts
    The company performs excerpts of "Sleeping Beauty," "Swan Lake," "Romeo and Juliet" and more.
    Montgomery College - Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center | Rockville, MD
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    Drag Bingo - Bar/Club Event
    Miss Shi-Queeta-Lee takes the biggest and best bingo game in town from Chaos to Nellie's Sports Bar.
    Nellie's Sports Bar | Washington, DC
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    Salsa at the Barking Dog - Bar/Club Event
    Start the night with beginner and intermediate salsa lessons, then stick around for a night of great dancing.
    The Barking Dog | Bethesda, MD
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    Free Wine Tasting - Bar/Club Event
    Let an expert guide you through free tastings of two wines every Tuesday night at Bistrot Lepic. No, there's no catch.
    Bistrot Lepic | Washington, DC
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    Tacos and Ping Pong Tuesdays - Bar/Club Event
    On Tuesday night, Breadsoda converts two of its pool tables to ping-pong tables and offers baskets of tacos for $6.
    Breadsoda | Washington, DC
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    Big Apple Circus: Bello Is Back - Performing Arts
    Bello the clown returns with a crew of jugglers, trapeze artists and animal acts.
    Big Apple Circus Tent | Sterling, VA
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    Directions: John Gerrard - Exhibit
    Recent work by the Irish artist uses customized 3-D gaming software to re-imagine landscape art.
    Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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