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Featuring Poppy Champlin and more Birchmere Music Hall 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA | 703-549-7500

A host of local artists pay tribute to one of the D.C. area's favorite songbirds, who has become an international cult favorite since her untimely death in 1996. The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD | 301-581-5100

DJ Neville C. gets the whole Saint-Ex basement moving with samba and bossa nova beats. The drink specials probably help a little bit, too. Cafe Saint-Ex 1847 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-265-7839

At the Filene Center. Wolf Trap - Filene Center 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA | 703-255-1900

An environmental installation by Hana Kim and Shana Kim that incorporates pulleys, motors and light projections. Flashpoint 916 G St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-315-1305

The last day of school signals the beginning of the summer exhibition season for area art school grads, many of whom are putting their work in front of the public for the first time. For a more curated showcase, check out Conner Contemporary's annual "Academy" showcase, which rounds up the best of the MFA and BFA classes of 2012 from across the Baltimore-Washington region. Conner Contemporary Art 1358 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC | 202-588-8750

The artist presents an interactive performance/display project, where visitors participate by using a specially designed double-sided drawing table in the gallery to make and exhibit portraits. Artisphere 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA | 703-875-1100

An interactive project by Kevin Krapf. Artisphere 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA | 703-875-1100

Four women, either about to go through menopause or already experiencing menopause, meet in a department store and begin singing about their plight. Warner Theatre 13th and E streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-783-4000

Two of Chekhov's popular characters meet in a cafe in "Afterplay" and one of his short stories, "A Little Trick," is given a twist as a memory play. Both are presented by Quotidian Theatre Company. The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, MD | 301-654-8664