Events for Today May

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Highlighted Events: Fri, May 24

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    Boysetsfire, No Trigger, Pentimento, Light Years, Makers - Music Event
    Emo pioneers/political hardcore act Boysetsfire is back together, like many of its peers from the '90s. But rather just play "The Day the Sun Went Out" in its entirety, or songs from that split EP with Snapcase, the Delaware band is recording new music, with an album on the way next month. Hear new stuff from "While a Nation Sleeps" - and, we're sure, classics from the "In Chrysalis" era - when the band's tour kicks off at the Rock and Roll Hotel.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Ruthie and the Wranglers - Music Event
    At the West Building Garden Court.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    Ocean Quartet - Music Event
    The group performs "Celtic Music for Ancient Moderns."
    Howard County Historical Society Museum | Ellicott City, MD
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    Fishtank Ensemble - Music Event
    At the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center.
    Montgomery College - Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center | Rockville, MD
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    Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Music Event
    Carlos Kalmar conducts the orchestra and pianist Jean-Philippe Collard in a performance of works by Narong Prangcharoen, Saint-Saens and Prokofiev.
    Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall | Baltimore, MD
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    International Contemporary Ensemble - Music Event
    John Adams conducts the ensemble in a performance of works by Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Adams and Di Castri. At the Coolidge Auditorium.
    Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. | Washington, DC
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    Soichi and Kaori Murahi - Music Event
    The brother and sister classical guitarists perform as part of the Overtures Concert Series.
    Evermay Estates | Washington, DC
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    Jonathan Floril - Music Event
    The pianist performs Beethoven, Scriabin and Chopin, followed by a buffet reception. Part of the Embassy Series.
    Embassy of Ecuador | Washington, DC

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    Of Montreal - Music Event
    Flying Dog's monthly Summer Sessions might just be your dream party: A chance to spend a weekend evening sitting in a field, drinking beer and listen to rock music. Except in this case, the music is by rock stars, such as Of Montreal, Deer Tick or the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, and the field is located next to the Flying Dog Brewery, which means it's pretty dang fresh. The series kicks off with Of Montreal's fusion of weird indie-electro-funk, and given the band's reputation for over-the-top live theatrics, there's a chance we could be in for a treat. Tickets are $20, though that doesn't include beer, which will be sold a la carte.
    Flying Dog Brewery | Frederick, MD
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    Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Music Event
    Carlos Kalmar conducts the orchestra and pianist Jean-Philippe Collard in a performance of works by Narong Prangcharoen, Saint-Saens and Prokofiev.
    The Music Center at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    Virginia Grand Military Band - Music Event
    Performing music by Sousa, Shostakovich and Fillmore. At the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
    Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center | Alexandria, VA
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    Rockabilly Saturday Night - Music Event
    The Quarry House Tavern's back room welcomes rockabilly, garage and surf-rock bands for music and dancing every Saturday night.
    Quarry House Tavern | Silver Spring, MD

Highlighted Events: Sun, May 26

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    Charlie Powers - Music Event
    A solo performance of Bach's Suite No. 5 on cello.
    River Road Unitarian Church | Bethesda, MD
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    The President's Own United States Marine Band - Music Event
    The band kicks off the summer season with a performance followed by fireworks. The concert is free, but seating will be first come, first served beginning 90 minutes before the show. At the Filene Center.
    Wolf Trap - Filene Center | Vienna, VA
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    National Men's Chorus and Brass - Music Event
    A Memorial Day concert of patriotic music, with organist Paul Skevington.
    St. Luke's Catholic Church - McLean | McLean, VA
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    Air Force String Orchestra - Music Event
    At the Concert Hall.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Gospel Brunch - Music Event
    The faithful and the bleary-eyed break bread side by side on Sunday mornings at the Hamilton, where the soulful voices of a choir entertain brunchers each week. The buffet is pure Southern indulgence, but the real attraction is the inspirational sounds.
    The Hamilton | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Mon, May 27

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    Memorial Day Concert - Music Event
    By the U.S. Air Force Concert Band
    Arlington National Cemetery | Arlington, VA
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    Live Music at Bistrot Lepic - Music Event
    Show up between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to get 50 percent off all wines by the glass. Just as the specials end, the show begins.
    Bistrot Lepic | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Tues, May 28

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    Rockville Regional Youth Orchestra - Music Event
    At the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre.
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre | Rockville, MD
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    Takoma Station Tavern Jazz Jam Session - Music Event
    For those who live a bit closer to Maryland, the Tuesday night jam sessions at Takoma Station Tavern are your answer for weeknight jazz. The historic music venue has hosted the weekly sessions since October 2010, with a rotating roster of musicians led by bass player Raymond Magic and emceed by Takoma Station's own Lydia Williams.
    Takoma Station Tavern | Washington, DC
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    Tuesday Night Jams - Music Event
    A relaxed night of free music, featuring local band Lucky Dub.
    Tryst Coffeehouse and Bar | Washington, DC
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    One Love Jam Down - Music Event
    Local reggae band the Arkives and guest vocalists perform the classic sounds of Jamaica every Tuesday night.
    The Brixton | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Wed, May 29

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    Rickie Simpkins - Music Event
    Gypsy jazz, bluegrass, and gospel.
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    Imperial China, Tereu Tereu, May Tabol (of Pree) - Music Event
    Since 2007, Imperial China has been one of D.C.'s most exciting and aggressive live bands. Their abrupt tempo changes, full-body grooves and prolific use of samples and loops (which made the band seem much larger than a trio) gave their performances a hyperkinetic, theatrical feel. Wednesday's show at the Black Cat will the band's final performance. Doors open at 8 p.m.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Live Music at Bistrot Lepic - Music Event
    Show up between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to get 50 percent off all wines by the glass. Just as the specials end, the show begins.
    Bistrot Lepic | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thurs, May 30

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    Rebel Vybz - Music Event
    The Rebel Vybz band features members of the original Wailers -- yes, Bob Marley's Wailers -- at Patty Boom Boom every Thursday.
    Patty Boom Boom | Washington, DC
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    BSO - Music Event
    Vocal quartets Spectrum and Radiance perform hits by The Supremes, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, The Four Tops and more.
    The Music Center at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    The Brau Ramble - Music Event
    Local bluegrass bands are highlighted at a monthly hootenanny at Solly's called the Brau Ramble. (Guess which local brewer is the sponsor.) Doors open at 7, the music starts at 8, and DC Brau beers are $5 all night.
    Solly's U Street Tavern | Washington, DC
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