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Jane's Addiction, the Gaslight Anthem: Hot Tickets

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Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. through Ticketfly for the following shows:
Neon Trees, Penguin Prison and JJAMZ at the 9:30 Club July 11 ($20).
Novalima July 7 at U Street Music Hall ($15).
The Gaslight Anthem and Dave Hause July 20 at U Street Music Hall ($20).
Kishi Bashi July 27 at U Street Music Hall ($12).

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Events for Today May

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Today's Editors' Picks

  • Duvel Beer Night - Bar/Club Event
    After a hiatus, the beers of the Flemish Duvel brewery and its sister ales -- Duvel, De Koninck, Maredsous and Liefman's -- are all available in the U.S. again. They'll be celebrated at Bourbon in Adams Morgan, along with beers from Duvel's American partners Ommegang. Ten drafts will start flowing at 5 p.m., including De Koninck Tripel d’Anvers, Chouffe Biere du Soleil, Maredsous Tripel and Gnomeagang. They'll cost $7 each, and prizes will be raffled off at 8 and 11 p.m.
    Bourbon | Washington, DC
  • Shine & the Moonbeams - Music Event
    Singer/songwriter Shawana Kemp and guitarist John Heagle's songs for kids fill a musical void in children's music. Kids' tunes are often overrun with enough energy to launch a spaceship, but Shine & the Moonbeams bring a more laid-back approach to their melodies with soothing R&B and soul. Best for ages 2 to 6. At the Discovery Theater.
    Discovery Theater | Washington, DC
  • Jessica van Brakle and Joshua Wade Smith - Exhibit
    Construction-inspired art by Jessica van Brakle, whose pictures feature tower cranes, and Joshua Wade Smith, whose sculptures often incorporate building material.
    Hamiltonian Gallery | Washington, DC
  • Unbuilt Washington - Exhibit
    An examination of what Washington, D.C., could have looked like if some of the proposed designs for its most prominent buildings were realized.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC
  • Jack Kemp, American Idealist - Book Event
    Journalist and political commentator Morton Kondracke reflects on the legacy of the late Republican congressman, Cabinet secretary and vice presidential nominee in Room LJ-119 in a program sponsored by the John W. Kluge Center. Kondracke is the author of "Saving Milly: Love, Politics, and Parkinson's Disease.". At the Jefferson Building.
    Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. | Washington, DC
  • Richard Montgomery High School Choruses - Music Event
    Featuring the Concert Choir, Treble Chorale, Madrigals, Lunch Choir, and student-run a cappella groups Resonance (females) and TestosterTONES (male).
    Richard Montgomery High School | Rockville, MD
  • One Direction - Music Event
    The newest boy band sensations.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
  • Classic Albums 1977 - Music Event
    Ken Wenzel performs Jackson Browne's "Running On Empty," Jon Kaplan performs Elvis Costello's "My Aim Is True," Addieville performs the Ramones' "Rocket to Russia," Rene Moffat performs Billy Joel's "The Stranger" Rachel Levitin and Dave Mallen perform Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" and Jason Mendelson and the Open Doors perform Steely Dan's "Aja." 8:30
    Iota Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
  • Mary Alouette - Music Event
    At the Millennium Stage.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • The Ten: An Alternative Shavuot Experience - Music Event
    Featuring an acoustic evening with Matisyahu
    Sixth and I Historic Synagogue | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Fri, May 25

  • Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express - Music Event
    Veteran singer-songwriter is a minor god in the roots-rock pantheon and hits another creative peak with "Temple Beautiful," his new album that pays tribute to San Francisco.
    Iota Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
  • Rocky Votolato, CALLmeKAT - Music Event
    His name makes him sound like a boxer, but he's really just a sensitive guy with a guitar and a knack for a good, heartfelt song.
    The Red Palace | Washington, DC
  • Drake - Music Event
    The new face of hip-hop heads up the genre's biggest tour of the summer. With J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, French Montana.
    Verizon Center | Washington, DC
  • Unbuilt Washington - Exhibit
    An examination of what Washington, D.C., could have looked like if some of the proposed designs for its most prominent buildings were realized.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC
  • Jessica van Brakle and Joshua Wade Smith - Exhibit
    Construction-inspired art by Jessica van Brakle, whose pictures feature tower cranes, and Joshua Wade Smith, whose sculptures often incorporate building material.
    Hamiltonian Gallery | Washington, DC
  • Diverging Mediums: Photography vs. iPhoneography - Exhibit
    The exhibition pairs images shot on iPhones with ones from more traditional cameras and raises interesting questions: What makes a photograph art? When is a camera not a camera? And what is the definition of "artist"? Sometimes it's easy. The telltale square format and fake faded snapshot border of Therese Brown's untitled landscape, for instance, are a dead giveaway to the picture's Hipstamatic provenance. Other times, it's a little more tricky.
    Torpedo Factory Art Center | Alexandria, VA
  • Grime Stone - Bar/Club Event
    Featuring Da Grim Reefer, B-Dolla, Monument, Grime Syndicate, STAR3M, Grind, DJ shakeweight, Bortz, Yola and Glock
    Empire | West Springfield, VA
  • Jesus Adrian Romero - Music Event
    At the Patriot Center.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
  • Organist Wyatt Smith - Music Event
    Performing works by Komm Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, J. S. Bach, Cesar Franck and Jehan Alain
    National City Christian Church | Washington, DC
  • Urban Corps Hip Hop battle - Bar/Club Event
    Come and mingle with hip hop dancers from France and D.C.'s own before they battle it out on the dancefloor at 10. Then stick around so you can show off your smooth moves yourself with D.J. BaronHawk from 11 to midnight. The night kicks off at 9.
    Artisphere | Arlington, VA

Highlighted Events: Sat, May 26

  • Rapunzel - Performing Arts
    Stuck up in a remote tower and guarded by a witch, Rapunzel doesn't know what she is missing until a prince stumbles onto the scene. But this familiar tale has a slightly different twist: the witch isn't all that evil. In fact she is simply protecting Rapunzel from the evils of the world outside like any good parent. And like any true 16-year-old, Rapunzel is eager to see the world beyond her tower.
    Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MD
  • Zou Bisou Bisou - Bar/Club Event
    The French Embassy and Brightest Young Things team up for an enchanting evening of DJs, live music, comedy, burlesque and cocktails. Admission is open to everyone 18 and over.
    La Maison Francaise - Embassy of France | Washington, DC
  • Shine & the Moonbeams - Music Event
    Singer/songwriter Shawana Kemp and guitarist John Heagle's songs for kids fill a musical void in children's music. Kids' tunes are often overrun with enough energy to launch a spaceship, but Shine & the Moonbeams bring a more laid-back approach to their melodies with soothing R&B and soul. Best for ages 2 to 6.
    Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
  • Delaplane Strawberry Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    This annual festival celebrates the tragically short local strawberry season with a weekend of fun in the country: On tap are children's games, a petting zoo, hayrides and concerts, and food vendors selling crab cakes, funnel cake and strawberry sundaes. The only thing missing? Strawberry-picking. All the berries are pre-picked and ready for snacking.
    Sky Meadows State Park | Delaplane, VA
  • Unbuilt Washington - Exhibit
    An examination of what Washington, D.C., could have looked like if some of the proposed designs for its most prominent buildings were realized.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC
  • Jessica van Brakle and Joshua Wade Smith - Exhibit
    Construction-inspired art by Jessica van Brakle, whose pictures feature tower cranes, and Joshua Wade Smith, whose sculptures often incorporate building material.
    Hamiltonian Gallery | Washington, DC
  • Diverging Mediums: Photography vs. iPhoneography - Exhibit
    The exhibition pairs images shot on iPhones with ones from more traditional cameras and raises interesting questions: What makes a photograph art? When is a camera not a camera? And what is the definition of "artist"? Sometimes it's easy. The telltale square format and fake faded snapshot border of Therese Brown's untitled landscape, for instance, are a dead giveaway to the picture's Hipstamatic provenance. Other times, it's a little more tricky.
    Torpedo Factory Art Center | Alexandria, VA
  • The Jolley Brothers - Music Event
    Part of the Petworth Jazz Project.
    Eighth and Taylor streets NW | Washington, DC
  • D.C. United - Sports Events
    Vs. the New England Revolution
    RFK Stadium | Washington, DC
  • Richard Seymour - Book Event
    The socialist writer and columnist (he runs the blog Lenin's Tomb) discusses his new book, "American Insurgents: A Brief History of American Anti-Imperialism." A book signing follows.
    Busboys and Poets | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sun, May 27

  • SpeakEasy - Performing Arts
    If you're spending Sunday nights at home in your jammies watching "Mad Men," here's a reason -- better yet, three -- to program the DVR: cocktails, a disco ball and one female impersonator who, if you close your eyes, you'd swear was Billie Holiday.
    L'Enfant | Washington, DC
  • Delaplane Strawberry Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    This annual festival celebrates the tragically short local strawberry season with a weekend of fun in the country: On tap are children's games, a petting zoo, hayrides and concerts, and food vendors selling crab cakes, funnel cake and strawberry sundaes. The only thing missing? Strawberry-picking. All the berries are pre-picked and ready for snacking.
    Sky Meadows State Park | Delaplane, VA
  • Unbuilt Washington - Exhibit
    An examination of what Washington, D.C., could have looked like if some of the proposed designs for its most prominent buildings were realized.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC
  • Jessica van Brakle and Joshua Wade Smith - Exhibit
    Construction-inspired art by Jessica van Brakle, whose pictures feature tower cranes, and Joshua Wade Smith, whose sculptures often incorporate building material.
    Hamiltonian Gallery | Washington, DC
  • Diverging Mediums: Photography vs. iPhoneography - Exhibit
    The exhibition pairs images shot on iPhones with ones from more traditional cameras and raises interesting questions: What makes a photograph art? When is a camera not a camera? And what is the definition of "artist"? Sometimes it's easy. The telltale square format and fake faded snapshot border of Therese Brown's untitled landscape, for instance, are a dead giveaway to the picture's Hipstamatic provenance. Other times, it's a little more tricky.
    Torpedo Factory Art Center | Alexandria, VA
  • Memorial Day Festival Honoring Wounded Warriors - Miscellaneous Event
    Pay tribute to the nation's wounded warriors at this family festival. Tons of exhibitors and six area bands provide the day's entertainment. The music lineup includes Marcus Johnson and the Blackbyrds. Barbecue, beer and wine are included with the price of admission.
    Great Meadow | The Plains, VA
  • Daylight Sixth Anniversary Party - Bar/Club Event
    For six years, Daylight has been a bright spot on D.C.'s nightlife scene: A laidback party where DJs Bill Source and Devine spin the best disco, house, old R&B and rare grooves for an older crowd who tucks into the lavish buffet -- think fried fish, mac and cheese, jambalaya, barbecue baked beans -- and stays late to dance. It's one of the friendly spots you'll find, and the music always hits the spot. Daylight celebrates its anniversary at Liv, and you can expect tributes to the late Chuck Brown and Donna Summer during the course of the evening.
    Liv | Washington, DC
  • Cellist Charles Powers - Music Event
    The U.S. Marine Band member plays works by Bach
    River Road Unitarian Church | Bethesda, MD
  • Afrika Bambaataa, All Good Funk Alliance, Fort Knox Five, Nappy Riddem - Bar/Club Event
    There was the Godfather of Soul (James Brown) as well as the Godfather of Go-Go (Chuck Brown). Afrika Bambaataa, the Godfather of Hip-Hop, drew inspiration from both men and many more sources in sowing the seeds of hip-hop, electro-funk and modern DJ culture. Now in the fourth decade of his career, Bambaataa sticks to the ethos that started his whole story: the search for the perfect beat. And that search is non-denominational, as his selections run the gamut of tempos, styles and origin, which was the approach of DJs before hip-hop went from a live to a recorded experience. Joining Bambaataa for another Funk 4 Peace show at U Street Music Hall will be All Good Funk Alliance, Fort Knox Five and Nappy Riddem.
    U Street Music Hall | Washington, DC
  • 2012 Summer Blast Off! - Music Event
    "The President's Own" United States Marine Band takes the stage once again this year at Wolf Trap to salute our troops and kick off the summer with a bang. Expect a lively set, followed by a fireworks spectacular. Arrive around 6:30 p.m. for optimal lawn viewing. At the Filene Center.
    Wolf Trap - Filene Center | Vienna, VA

Highlighted Events: Mon, May 28

  • Jessica van Brakle and Joshua Wade Smith - Exhibit
    Construction-inspired art by Jessica van Brakle, whose pictures feature tower cranes, and Joshua Wade Smith, whose sculptures often incorporate building material.
    Hamiltonian Gallery | Washington, DC
  • Unbuilt Washington - Exhibit
    An examination of what Washington, D.C., could have looked like if some of the proposed designs for its most prominent buildings were realized.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC
  • Diverging Mediums: Photography vs. iPhoneography - Exhibit
    The exhibition pairs images shot on iPhones with ones from more traditional cameras and raises interesting questions: What makes a photograph art? When is a camera not a camera? And what is the definition of "artist"? Sometimes it's easy. The telltale square format and fake faded snapshot border of Therese Brown's untitled landscape, for instance, are a dead giveaway to the picture's Hipstamatic provenance. Other times, it's a little more tricky.
    Torpedo Factory Art Center | Alexandria, VA
  • Math Alive! - Exhibit
    Math can be a tough sell for kids, but once they're able to see its application beyond the calculator, there's a whole new world of possibilities. Aimed at older elementary school and middle school students, MathAlive! uses interactive workstations and consoles to show how the fields of action sports, video games, entertainment, fashion and music all rely on numbers.
    S. Dillon Ripley Center - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • Women's Memorial 15th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony - Miscellaneous Event
    Commemorate women who have served in the nation's military with a ceremony and keynote speech by Navy Rear Admiral Michelle Howard, the first African American woman to ever command a ship in the U.S. Navy.
    Arlington National Cemetery | Arlington, VA
  • U.S. Air Force Concert Band - Music Event
    With soloists from the Singing Sargeants
    Air Force Memorial | Arlington, VA
  • Lady Luck and the Suicide Kings - Miscellaneous Event
    Swing dance. Lesson at 5. At the Millennium Stage.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • Memorial Day Jazz Festival - Music Event
    Featuring The Commodores, 1 p.m.; Marcus Johnson, 2:30 p.m.; Barbara Martin Trio with Liz Barnes, 3:30 p.m.; and Al Williams, 4:30 p.m. Barbecue, fried chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, snow cones and funnel cakes available or bring a picnic
    Waterfront Park | Alexandria, VA
  • The National Memorial Day Parade - Miscellaneous Event
    This year's official National Memorial Day Parade honors the generation of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn in Iraq over the past decade. All veterans of Iraq are invited to participate.
    Constitution Avenue Between Seventh and 17th Streets NW | Washington, DC
  • Eli Cook - Miscellaneous Event
    Blues dance. At the Ballroom Annex.
    Glen Echo Park | Glen Echo, MD

Highlighted Events: Tues, May 29

  • Diverging Mediums: Photography vs. iPhoneography - Exhibit
    The exhibition pairs images shot on iPhones with ones from more traditional cameras and raises interesting questions: What makes a photograph art? When is a camera not a camera? And what is the definition of "artist"? Sometimes it's easy. The telltale square format and fake faded snapshot border of Therese Brown's untitled landscape, for instance, are a dead giveaway to the picture's Hipstamatic provenance. Other times, it's a little more tricky.
    Torpedo Factory Art Center | Alexandria, VA
  • Math Alive! - Exhibit
    Math can be a tough sell for kids, but once they're able to see its application beyond the calculator, there's a whole new world of possibilities. Aimed at older elementary school and middle school students, MathAlive! uses interactive workstations and consoles to show how the fields of action sports, video games, entertainment, fashion and music all rely on numbers.
    S. Dillon Ripley Center - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • The Grandsons - Miscellaneous Event
    Swing dance
    The Carlyle Club | Alexandria, VA
  • Steve Winwood, Bobby Long - Music Event
    At the Filene Center.
    Wolf Trap - Filene Center | Vienna, VA
  • Duo Marchand - Music Event
    English theorboist Any Rutherford, soprano and harpist Marcia Young and Baroque flutist and soprano and Ruth Cunningham perform
    Church of the Epiphany | Washington, DC
  • NYU Veterans Writing Workshop - Performing Arts
    At the Millennium Stage.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • Exploring Worlds - Exhibit
    Photographs by Avner Ofer and handbags by Daphne Nadler
    Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia | Fairfax, VA
  • Landmarks & Landscapes of the Washington, DC Area - Exhibit
    Photographs by members of the North Bethesda Camera Club.
    River Road Unitarian Church | Bethesda, MD
  • Get Real - Exhibit
    Paintings of realistic cityscapes by Glenn Moreton
    Gallery 555dc | Washington, DC
  • Jeremiah Stermer - Exhibit
    Works by the self-taught painter
    Marin-Price Galleries | Chevy Chase, MD

Highlighted Events: Wed, May 30

  • U.S. National Soccer Team vs. Brazil - Sports Events
    Cheer on iconic U.S. players Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan and goalkeeper Tim Howard as they vie against Brazilian soccer players Neymar and the seasoned Ronaldinho for some serious soccer street cred.
    FedEx Field | Landover, MD
  • Diverging Mediums: Photography vs. iPhoneography - Exhibit
    The exhibition pairs images shot on iPhones with ones from more traditional cameras and raises interesting questions: What makes a photograph art? When is a camera not a camera? And what is the definition of "artist"? Sometimes it's easy. The telltale square format and fake faded snapshot border of Therese Brown's untitled landscape, for instance, are a dead giveaway to the picture's Hipstamatic provenance. Other times, it's a little more tricky.
    Torpedo Factory Art Center | Alexandria, VA
  • Math Alive! - Exhibit
    Math can be a tough sell for kids, but once they're able to see its application beyond the calculator, there's a whole new world of possibilities. Aimed at older elementary school and middle school students, MathAlive! uses interactive workstations and consoles to show how the fields of action sports, video games, entertainment, fashion and music all rely on numbers.
    S. Dillon Ripley Center - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • Pop Quiz - Miscellaneous Event
    A multimedia trivia game about Hollywood.
    National Portrait Gallery - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • Vocal Arts Society Young Artist Competition Winners - Music Event
    Mezzo-sopranos Kate Jackman and Sarah Mesko perform with pianist R. Timothy McReynolds, also spoken commentary. At the Millennium Stage.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • Feufollet - Miscellaneous Event
    Zydeco dance. Lesson at 7:30
    Artisphere | Arlington, VA
  • Tiny tots nature and music - Miscellaneous Event
    For ages 18 months-3 year-olds, learn about wildlife at the refuge through songs and rhyming
    National Wildlife Visitor Center | Laurel, MD
  • DJ Dabe Murphy - Miscellaneous Event
    Swing dance
    Nick's Nightclub | Alexandria, VA
  • Chardonnay Class - Miscellaneous Event
    Tasting and class on chardonnays from California, Oregon and Burgundy. Light snacks.
    Chain Bridge Cellars | McLean, VA
  • Mystics - Sports Events
    Vs. the Minnesota Lynx
    Verizon Center | Washington, DC
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