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The District
Today
ON STAGE "WIT Hot American Summer" We can't give you too many details about this Washington Improv Theater production opening today, its being improv and all. We can tell you this: Over a half-hour, eight of the theater's funnymen and -women revisit the risque, ridiculous antics of summer camp. (And no, this does not mean band camp.) $10. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Through July 12. Flashpoint, 916 G St. NW. 202-315-1318.
CONCERT Lawyers File Motion to Rock Your Face Off Ten bands formed from illustrious Washington law firms (Sidley Austin, Alston & Bird, and Patton Boggs, to name a few) return for the fourth annual Battle of the Law Firm Bands. Besides providing overachieving types an opportunity to show that they are indeed cool, the event raises cash for Gifts for the Homeless. $10. 7 p.m. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. 202-667-7960.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS Sunset Serenades The National Zoo's summer outdoor concerts start tonight; pack a picnic and check out the blues-rock Melanie Mason Band. Free. Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Through Aug. 9. Lion/Tiger Hill, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-633-4800.
Tomorrow
ON STAGE Video-Game Music Come to Life The National Symphony Orchestra performs "Video Games Live" tomorrow (Saturday's show is sold out), reinterpreting video-game music while game clips are screened in the background. The music comes from the Halo, Mario and Zelda franchises, Tron and other games; audiences are encouraged to dress in costume. $25-$45. 8 p.m. Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600.
FILM "Rwanda Rising" The National Museum of African Art hosts this hour-long film that serves as a pretty good follow-up to "Hotel Rwanda." Wondering what has happened since? This 2007 documentary -- featuring Quincy Jones, Bill Clinton and a host of government officials -- tracks rebuilding of the country and reconciliation between Hutus and Tutsis after the genocide. A reception will be held in conjunction with the event. Free, but reservations required. 6:30-9 p.m. 950 Independence Ave. SW. RSVP by calling 202-633-4651 or e-mailing africanartevents@si.edu.
Maryland
Today
CONCERT Silver Spring Swings The city's downtown Silver Plaza fills with music and face painters, as well as families, for this series each Thursday through Aug. 9. Tonight, catch Radio King Orchestra, a swanky, swingy big band (a regular on the free outdoor concert circuit) that recalls the era of Glenn Miller and young Frank Sinatra. Free. 7-9 p.m. Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street, Silver Spring. 301-565-7300.
Tomorrow
ON STAGE "Sweeney Todd" The long-ago British legend of a barber who slashes his customers' throats -- a musical, thanks to Stephen Sondheim -- is presented in the open air as the latest offering at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. The musical, subtitled "The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," starts tomorrow. $15; seniors and students, $12. (Children younger than 5 not allowed -- but seriously, would you want to bring a toddler to this?) 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through July 28. 143 Compromise St., Annapolis. 410-268-9212.
THE SCENE Friday at the Walters The Friday night happy-hour event has been venturing into some pretty indie territory, bringing in bands you're more likely to see at the Black Cat and Ottobar than some stodgy old museum. This round includes a performance by rising Charm City indie band Two if by Sea. Also on tap: A tour of the new "Gee's Bend" quilt show led by Nancy Pinn, a quilter. Free. 5-8 p.m. (Two if by Sea performs at 6:30.) 600 N. Charles St. 410-547-9000.
Saturday
ON STAGE Switching on the Lights at the BlackRock MoCo's BlackRock Center for the Arts pretty much goes dark for summer, except for the free series that brings weekly performances to the outdoor stage. This week, performers in classical Indian dance from the Natyabhoomi School of Dance (it's pronounced nath-ya-boom-ee) are spotlighted. There are no seats, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and pack a picnic, too. Free. 7 p.m. BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr., Germantown. 301-528-2260.
