Going Out Guide for the District of Columbia, Feb. 23-29

THU 23

Rocknoceros The children’s music trio plays songs from its new album, “Colonel Purple Turtle.” For kids ages 2-6. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Discovery Theater at S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-8700. 202-633-3030. www.discoverytheater.org. $6, age 1 and younger $3.

(Jason Miller) - Lauryn Hill performs at the Warner Theatre on Wednesday.

Intersections: A New America Arts Festival Atlas Performing Arts Center hosts more than 100 multidisciplinary performances over 12 days. Last year’s festival drew 9,000 visitors. Opens Thursday. Through March 11. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. www.atlasarts.org. Individual prices vary. Discount packages available. Easy pass to all shows $300.

Cirque de la Symphonie Circus performers take the stage with the National Symphony Orchestra to music by Khachaturian, Dvorak and Tchaikovsky. Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m. Kennedy Center, Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600. www.kennedy-center.org. $20-$85.

Rick Ross The Florida rapper performs. With Jeremih. 7 p.m. DAR Constitution Hall, 18th and C streets NW. 202-628-4780. 202-397-7328. www.dar.org/conthall. $45-$105.

“Husbands and Lovers” The Washington Stage Guild performs Ferenc Molnar’s collection of funny, bittersweet “playlets” about truth, lies and sex. Opens Thursday at 7:30 p.m., continues Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Through March 18. Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, Undercroft Theatre, 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 240-582-0050. www.stageguild.org. $40-$50, seniors $30-$40, students $20-$25.

Jim Gaffigan The comedian often jokes about food, easily offended viewers and his large Catholic family. Saturday’s shows will be taped for a one-hour special. Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 7:30 and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 10 p.m. Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-783-4000. www.warnertheatredc.com. $39.75-$49.75.

“Suprasensorial: Experiments in Light, Color and Space” Five large-scale installations by pivotal Latin American artists Carlos Cruz-Diez, Lucio Fontana, Julio Le Parc, Helio Oiticica and Jesus Rafael Soto represent the Light and Space movement. Opens Thursday. Through May 13. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Seventh Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. www.hirshhorn.si.edu. Free.

FRI 24

CapitalsThe hockey team plays the Montreal Canadiens on Friday at 7 p.m. ($76-$155) and the New York Islanders on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ($60-$138). Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-397-7328. www.verizoncenter.com. www.capitals.nhl.com.

SAT 25

Coyaba Dance Theater The Dance Place resident company presents West African dance and drumming, including traditional dances from Africa and the diaspora. Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. 202-269-1600. www.danceplace.org. $22, seniors $17, college students $10, age 17 and younger $8.

“Year’s End/New Beginnings” Zenith Gallery has decked Chevy Chase Pavilion’s halls in whimsical mixed-media art, such as Eric Ehlenberger’s neon jellyfish sculpture and Stephen Hansen’s papier-mache. Closes Saturday. Chevy Chase Pavilion, Zenith Gallery and throughout the pavilion, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW. www.zenithgallery.com. Free.

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