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Work by James Prosek, who aims to remind us of the role visual representation plays in shaping our perceptions of the natural world. National Academy of Sciences 2100 C St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-334-2436

Maps, engravings and diaries chart the city's growth over two centuries. Folger Shakespeare Library 201 East Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC | 202-544-4600

The Pulitzer Prize finalist about an up-and-coming pro wrestler taking on the current champ is staged. Woolly Mammoth Theatre 641 D St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-393-3939

Photographs by Jane Rader Great Falls Library 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA | 703-757-8560

More than 50 paintings, 20 sculptures and medals and a selection of antique trophies related to the sport of polo. National Sporting Library and Fine Art Museum 102 The Plains Rd., Middleburg, VA | 540-687-6542

Fourteen landscape paintings by artists of The Hague School Academy Art Museum 106 South St., Easton, MD | 410-822-2787

Video games have been steadily evolving for more than two generations now, but it's probably fair to say that a genre has reached maturity when it has its own Smithsonian show. "The Art of Video Games" explores the evolution of game design and culture with an interactive gallery of more than 80 revolutionary (at the time) game titles, including "Pac-Man," "Super Mario Brothers," "The Secret of Monkey Island," "Myst" and "Flower." Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution Eighth and F streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Learn about philately, the hobby of stamp collecting, through 26 objects. National Postal Museum - Smithsonian Institution 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC | 202-633-5555

Sculpture, furniture & wall reliefs by Robert T. Cole Zenith Gallery 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-783-2963

Signature Theatre kicks off its season with the much-loved Tony-winning musical about a reporter's crusade against a Texas brothel. The show stars Helen Hayes winner Sherri Edelen as brassy madam Miss Mona Stangley. Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA | 703-820-9771