[Concerts]

VAMPIRE PUNK NIGHT -- Monday at 8 p.m. The festivities begin with cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead" at 8 p.m., followed by Tetsuro Takeuchi's "Wild Zero" at 10 p.m. Galaxy Hut, 2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-525-8646.

CRANK -- A hit man (Jason Statham) must keep his adrenaline pumping or else he'll die from poison that was injected into his body while sleeping. As he races to find a cure, he must get his girlfriend (Amy Smart) out of harm's way and stay away from the thugs who want him dead.

CROSSOVER -- Hoops star Noah Cruise (Wesley Jonathan) aims to use his basketball skills to secure a college scholarship to achieve his true goal: becoming a doctor. Cruise also takes on the world of underground street ball with the help of Tech (Anthony Mackie). With Wayne Brady as a smarmy former sports agent and "America's Next Top Model's" Eva Pigford.

MY COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY -- Director and cinematographer Laura Poitras worked alone for eight months in Iraq in order to produce this glimpse of Iraqis living under U.S. occupation. Poitras's documentary, which focuses on the political and religious ramifications of the American soldiers' presence, features an Iraqi medical doctor who doubles as a Sunni political candidate. At Avalon Theatre.

QUEENS -- Director Manuel Gomez Pereira's ensemble comedy is about five mothers coping with the personal family conflicts surrounding the impending marriages of their gay sons. At Landmark E Street Cinema.

THE QUIET -- Camilla Belle stars as Dot, an orphaned deaf teenager who moves into her godparents' suburban world after her father dies. At first glance, the Deers are the average American family, until they begin to reveal their troubled secrets to Dot. Elisha Cuthbert stars as the popular cheerleader daughter who terrorizes the newcomer, and Edie Falco is the heavily medicated mother.

THE WICKER MAN -- See Can't Miss, previous page.

[On Stage]

DISNEY'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST -- Tuesday-Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday-Sept. 3 at 2 and 8 p.m. The Theater of the Stars musical is adapted from the Academy Award-winning cartoon film. Wolf Trap, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. $18-$65. 877-965-3872 or 703-255-1868.

COREY HOLCOMB -- Tuesday-Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. The Chicagoan got his start when comedian Adele Givens called him to the stage at a comedy show and handed over the mic. Since then, Holcomb has been on Fox's "Mad TV" and Comedy Central's "Premium Blend." DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW. $15-$17. 202-296-7008.

PAGE-TO-STAGE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL -- Saturday-Sept. 4, 2-10 p.m. Norman Allen, Joe Calarco, Richard Dresser and many others present new works along with more than 35 local theaters. Participating theaters include the African Continuum Theatre Company, Signature Theatre and Washington Improv Theater. Features readings, special events, panel discussions and more that offer a look upcoming Washington premieres for the 2006-2007 season. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

SUNDIATA: THE LION KING OF MALI -- Saturday at 8 p.m. The Kankouran West African Dance Company presents the 23rd-annual conference and concert, which is a culmination of four days of intense workshops instructed by traditional master dancers and drummers from Mali, Senegal, Guinea and Liberia. Choreographed and directed by Acting Artistic Director Aboubacar "Oscar" Camara. George Washington University, Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. $25, students $20, ages 12 and younger $16. 202-994-6800 or 301-808-6900.

IN THE CONTINUUM -- See Can't Miss, previous page.

[Sports]

NATIONALS -- Tuesday-Thursday at 7:05 p.m. against the Philadelphia Phillies. Friday-Saturday at 7:05 and Sept. 3 at 1:05 p.m. against the Arizona Diamondbacks. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. $7-$45. 202-397-7328.

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