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9:30 Club 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-265-0930

Led by music director Marin Alsop, the Orchestra presents a Season Preview concert with works by Bernstein, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and more. The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD | 301-581-5100

Sixth and I Historic Synagogue 600 I St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-408-3100

The Fillmore 8656 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD | 301-960-9999

Birchmere Music Hall 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA | 703-549-7500

HR-57's jam sessions are picking up right where they left off during the club's move to H Street NE. Hosted by Jimmy "Junebug" Jackson, the informal gatherings attract serious professionals and university jazz students. Many session regulars play in bands that headline the club on Friday and Saturday nights. HR-57 1007 H St. NE, Washington, DC

The Rebel Vybz band features members of the original Wailers -- yes, Bob Marley's Wailers -- at Patty Boom Boom every Thursday. Patty Boom Boom 1359 U St. NW, Washington, DC

The city's beloved showcase for punk favorites, indie up-and-comers and other fledgling rockers is back for another year of free outdoor shows. Fort Reno Park Chesapeake Street and Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, DC | 202-355-6356

The world's best DJs are the focus at Eighteenth Street Lounge, but there's a consistent live music presence that sometimes gets overlooked. Here's a reminder to check out the bossa nova sounds of Soul Brazil at their weekly Thursday residency in ESL's Gold Room. Sean Haney of Funk DC keeps the dance floor moving in the main room. Eighteenth Street Lounge 1212 18th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-466-3922