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The Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD | 301-581-5100

Led by Christoph Eschenbach, the Orchestra performs works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Bartok with violinist Dan Zhu, who will make his NSO debut. At the Concert Hall. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St. NW, 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