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NEW YORK CITY BALLET -- See Can't Miss, this page.

PAULA POUNDSTONE -- Friday at 7 and 10 p.m. The stand-up comic is known for her casual wit and improvisational skills, but we love her for her performance as Paula Small on the much-missed UPN and Comedy Central animated show "Home Movies." Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis. $29.50. 410-268-4545.

DANCE BETHESDA -- Friday, 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, 3:30-8 p.m. March 5, 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The annual festival of dance is highlighted by free lessons, parties and performances by six regional dance companies showcasing various genres. Venues vary. For a complete schedule of events and locations, see http://www.bethesda.org . Free. 301-215-6660.

BOSMA DANCE -- Saturday at 8 p.m. March 5 at 7 p.m. Award-winning choreographer Meisha Bosma premieres "Shelter," a new solo featuring Bosma and a life-sized sculpture by artist Jenny Young. The company also presents "Violent in My Winter," a quartet based on the work of Emily Dickinson, and "Handle With Care," a 45-minute dance-theater piece. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. $20; seniors, students, teachers and artists $15; children $7.

202-269-1600.

THE NINTH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF HISPANIC THEATER -- Through March 11. This week's performers hail from Cuba. For a schedule of events and performances, see http://www.teatrodelaluna.org . Locations vary. $10-$25, ages 12 and younger free-$25. 703-548-3092 or 202-882-6227.

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THE 2006 WINTER OLYMPICS -- Today, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Coverage of the games in Turin, Italy, concludes with the men's hockey gold-medal game at 8 a.m. on NBC, a figure skating overview at 11 a.m. on USA, the men's cross-country 50K final at 4 p.m. on NBC and the closing ceremony at 7 p.m. on NBC.

WWE RAW AND SMACKDOWN SUPERSHOW -- Monday at 6:45 p.m. Beefy boys and buxom babes fake fight in the last television event before Wrestlemania. MCI Center, 601 F St. NW. $20-$45. 202-397-7328.

WIZARDS -- Wednesday at 7 p.m. against the Indiana Pacers. MCI Center, 601 F St. NW. $10-$150. 202-397-7328.

STILL LOOKING? For more area happenings, look in Friday's Weekend section or go online athttp://www.washingtonpost.com/cityguide.

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