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Black History Month art exhibit A textile, mixed-media and painting exhibit by local artist Que Gaskins is presented by Artistic Visions Artist Showcase. Reception 7-9 p.m., exhibit continues through Feb. 29. Huntington Community Center, 13022 Eighth St., Bowie. 301-464-3725. Free.
(Junior Berry) - Linda Le and Long Vo. Le returns to Katsucon 18’s cosplay summit.
J.J. McCracken The artist talks about her installation “Thirst,” which evokes a cracked desert with a cache of things beneath the surface. 7-9 p.m. The exhibition closes Saturday. 39th Street Gallery, 3901 Rhode Island Ave. (39th Street entrance), Brentwood. 301-864-3860, Ext. 3. www.39thstreetgallery.org. Free.
“Fences” The College of Southern Maryland Theater Company stages August Wilson’s play about the family of a black garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh who was denied the opportunity to play major league baseball because of his race. Opens Thursday at 8 p.m., continues Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m. Through Feb. 25. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. 301-934-7828. www.csmd.edu/arts. $15; seniors, military and youth $12.
“The Vagina Monologues” Eve Ensler’s play is based on more than 200 interviews with women about sexuality. Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. University of Maryland, Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Campus Drive, College Park. 240-487-9792. www.umdvday.com/event/tvm. $10.
New Edition The ‘80s boy band reunites 30 years after their hit “Candy Girl” topped the charts. Bobby Brown, who performed earlier tour dates with the group, has dropped off the tour to be with his and Whitney Houston’s daughter following Houston’s death. With K-Ci and Jo-Jo. 8 p.m. Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro. 301-952-7900. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com. $60-$135.
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Katsucon 18 If you have a Sailor Moon costume hanging in the back of your closet, this may be your event of the year. Manga, anime and Japanese culture are celebrated at this convention with costumes, karaoke, dancing, video games, art, contests and the U.S. finals for the World Cosplay Summit. Registration is open Friday-Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Programming is continuous through Sunday at 4 p.m. Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor. 301-965-2800. www.katsucon.org. $20-$35 daily or $65 for a three-day pass, ages 15-17 $15-$45, ages 7-12 $10-$35, younger than 7 free. Stone Pleasure Band The Charles County band plays classic oldies for age 21 and older. 8 p.m. Miss Motley’s Cafe, 9501 Crain Hwy., Bel Alton. 301-392-9794. www.belaltonalumnicdc.org. $10.
“Truth Be Told” Alight Dance Company presents a comedic live-action “reality” game show that incorporates dance, physical theater, script and videotaped confessions. Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m. Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway, Greenbelt. 301-441-8770. www.greenbeltartscenter.org. $15, seniors and students $12.
Art Teachers’ Art Show An exhibit of art teachers’ work opens Friday. Reception Sunday 1-4 p.m. Through March 11. Mattawoman Creek Art Center, Smallwood State Park, Route 224, Marbury. 301-743-5159. www.mattawomanart.org. Free.
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