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Mary Chapin Carpenter was already a local favorite by the time she became a national star with her 1991 hit "Down at the Twist and Shout," a song singing the praises of Wheaton's now-shuttered zydeco live music hotspot. The song won her a Grammy and she repeated the feat each of the next three years and has continued to be one of country music's most honest and insightful songwriters. She performs at Wolf Trap in support of her new album, "Ashes and Roses.". At the Filene Center. Wolf Trap - Filene Center 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA | 703-255-1900

Comet Ping Pong 5037 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-364-0404

The best live band in the land? These heavy-jamming bros play skyscraping songs highlighted by Jim James's equally immense vocals. With Band of Horses. Merriweather Post Pavilion 10475 Little Patuxent Pwy., Columbia, MD | 410-715-5550

Hill Country 410 Seventh St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-556-2050

Visitors can learn about the refuge at night during this guided walk. Best for age 5 and older. At the North Tract. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Off Powdermill Road, Laurel, MD | 301-497-5887

DC9 1940 Ninth St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-483-5000

DC9 1940 Ninth St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-483-5000

Velvet Lounge 915 U St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-462-3213

Featuring DJ Lil'e Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-667-4490

Featuring History Repeated, the Black Sparks and Monument The Rock and Roll Hotel 1353 H St. NE, Washington, DC | 202-388-7625