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Our Picks
KURT COBAIN ABOUT A SON-- Told in Kurt Cobain's own voice, this film transforms 25 hours of conversation between Cobain and journalist Michael Azerrad into a firsthand account of the late rocker's successes, failures, thoughts and experiences. Landmark's E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. $6.75-$9.50. 202-452-7672.
MR. UNTOUCHABLE-- This documentary chronicles the rise and fall of Harlem's Nicky Barnes, a junkie turned multimillionaire drug lord who ruled the heroin industry in 1970s New York and earned the nickname "The Black Godfather."
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CLOSEMUSIC WITHIN-- Ron Livingston stars as Richard Pimentel, a brilliant public speaker who returns from Vietnam severely hearing-impaired and dedicates himself to improving the lives of Americans with disabilities.
SLEUTH-- See Can't Miss.
NOSFERATU, A SYMPHONY
OF HORROR-- See Critics' Choice.
ARABIAN SIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL-- Through Nov. 4. Twelve features and nine short films from the Arab world, including "Al Boum," the first feature film from Oman. Films subtitled in English. For details, see http:/
[On Stage]
JOY OF MOTION DANCE CENTER'S 31ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT-- Today at 4 p.m. Jazz, hip-hop, Middle Eastern, tap, flamenco and contemporary dance are part of the center's birthday bash. Features performances by CrossCurrents Dance Company, Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Co. and Edgeworks Dance Theater. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. $35-$40. 202-333-6801 or 202-399-7993.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE-- Opens Tuesday. Through Nov. 4. Six teens learn that winning isn't everything in this Tony Award-winning interactive musical comedy. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. $41.50-$86.50. 202-628-6161.
PAMINA DEVI: A CAMBODIAN MAGIC FLUTE-- See Can't Miss.
HEARTS-- Opens Friday. Through Dec. 2. Tim Vasen directs Willy Holtzman's tale of four World War II veterans linked by a card game and a lifetime of memories. Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St., Baltimore. $10-$60. 410-332-0033.
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY-- See Critics' Choice.
TANGO BUENOS AIRES-- Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Considered one of the most authentic tango companies, the troupe's 12 dancers, six musicians and singer will trace the history of the Argentine tango. Friday at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda. $32-$58. 301-581-5100. Saturday-Oct. 28 at George Mason University, Center for the Arts, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. $22-$44. 703-993-2787.
EDWARD II-- Opens Saturday. Through Jan. 6. Christopher Marlowe's Edward II is a stubborn, ineffectual king who overlooks the threats to his crown. Gale Edwards directs. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. $23.50-$79.75. 202-547-1122.
ARTS UNITED OF WASHINGTON-- Saturday at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Inspired by Jack Kerouac's "On the Road," performers from across the country provide snapshots of American life through song, dance and photography. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. $22, seniors, students, artists and teachers $17, children $10. 202-269-1600.
[Sports]
CAPITALS-- Wednesday at 7 p.m. against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Friday at 7 p.m. against the Vancouver Canucks. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. $10-$225. 202-397-7328.
