Going Out Guide for Feb. 9-15

THU 09

“Red” John Logan’s drama, which won the Tony Award for best play in 2010, focuses on abstract painter Mark Rothko and his assistant, Ken. The play is about Rothko’s commission to paint murals for the Four Seasons restaurant in New York, with Ken acting as the conscience to the narcissistic artist. Directed by Robert Falls. Thursday-Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Originally scheduled to run through March 4, it has been extended through March 11. Arena Stage, Kreeger Theater, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300. www.arenastage.org. $40-$85.

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(Courtesy of the Overtone Quartet/COURTESY OF THE OVERTONE QUARTET) - The Overtone Quartet, as of February 2012: Jason Moran, Dave Holland, Chris Potter and Eric Harland.

“Interconnections” GA Gardner’s paintings and mixed-media works explore how people deal with an overabundance of media options in our digital world. Through March 11. Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Alexandria. 703-548-0035. www.nvfaa.org. Free.

“Mirror to the World” The annual tribute to documentary photography celebrates storytelling through images as well as words. This year’s photos depict a fishing platform in Indonesia, ice climbers in Alaska, a homeless woman in Washington and other scenes from around the world. Nine photographers contributed to the exhibit. Through Feb. 27. Glen Echo Park, Photoworks Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 301-634-2274. www.glenechophotoworks.org. Free.

FRI 10

Exhibit at Loudoun ArtSquare Maggie Siner’s paintings and figurative sculptures are on display in Leesburg. Opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. Gallery talk Sunday at 2 p.m. Through March 3. ArtSquare, 12 Cardinal Park Dr. SE, Leesburg. Free. 703-777-8043. www.loudounartsquare.org. Free.

Wizards basketball LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are in town as Washington hosts the Miami Heat. The reigning conference champions swept the Wizards last season. The division rivals will play again at Verizon Center on April 26 in the final regular-season game for both teams. 7 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-628-3200. www.verizoncenter.com. www.nba.com/wizards. From $10.

“Cabaret” The Port Tobacco Players present this musical about a club in pre-World War II Berlin where a young writer meets a cabaret star. John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical is based on a book by Christopher Isherwood. Not recommended for children younger than 13. Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Through Feb. 19. Port Tobacco Players, 508 Charles St., La Plata. 301-932-6819. www.ptplayers.com. $17; seniors, military and students $14.

Chicago City Limits The improv comedy group based in New York performs “Isn’t It Ironic,” a show looking at the cultural icons of our era. Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-938-2404. 877-965-3872. www.wolftrap.org . $24.

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” Two con men find that they can’t work together, so they make a bet where the loser has to leave town. The Arts Barn and the Damascus Theatre Company present this musical, which is based on the 1988 film starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Jeffrey Lane. The show has adult language; recommended for age 10 and older with parental guidance. Opens Friday at 8 p.m., continues Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Through Feb. 26. Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg. 301-258-6394. www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn . www.damascustheatre.org. $18, Gaithersburg residents $16.