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Today

FILM: A Kick-Off to German Films Film{vbar}Neu, the Goethe-Institut's annual festival of new German films, doesn't start till Jan. 18. But tonight the cultural center offers a little primer on the country's cinema, complete with clips and a rundown on classic traits to look out for, led by U-Md. German literature professor Peter Beicken. Free but reservations required. 6:30 p.m. Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh St. NW. 202-289-1200, ext. 160.

Tomorrow

FILM: Many Many Examples of How to Look Disillusioned How fitting that just as British mod fashions from the 1960s (stockings, flats, mini-dresses) rule the day, the National Gallery of Art pulls out some of the harsh, realist films from the same conflicted era in England. "England's New Wave," a series that focuses on those films often called "angry young men" flicks, begins tomorrow (at 3:30 p.m.) with "The Entertainer," Tony Richardson's 1960 tale of down-and-out performer Archie Rice (the late great Laurence Olivier). And Saturday, watch for "Look Back in Anger" (at 2 p.m.), the class-warfare drama based on a groundbreaking play by John Osborne. Free. Various times through Feb. 3. Screenings in the East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-842-6799 or visit http://www.nga.gov/programs/film.

Saturday

CONCERT: Dumbarton Concerts: The Eclipse Chamber Orchestra The latest in the Dumbarton Concerts, set at Georgetown's Dumbarton United Methodist Church, is this weekend's performance by the Eclipse Chamber Orchestra, which performs Schubert/Mahler's "Death and the Maiden," the new work "Solaris" by Tudor Dominik Maican and a third work. (The show celebrates the 30th anniversary of concerts at the 1850 landmark). The Eclipse ensemble includes a number of National Symphony Orchestra members. $30; seniors and students, $26. 8 p.m. 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. 202-965-2000.

ON STAGE: "Making Political Theatre With a Pulse" As part of the Inkubator Festival (a fest of new-play readings and open rehearsals centered at the H Street Playhouse), political theater group eXtreme eXchange presents "Making Political Theatre With a Pulse," a roundup of five short political plays followed by a discussion. Pay what you can ($10 suggested). 8 p.m. 1365 H St. NE. For tickets, visit http://www.boxofficetickets.com, use keyword "extreme."

Maryland

Today

FILM: "Masculin, F¿minin" It's France, 1960-something, and the free-loving kids are famously considered the spawn "of Marx and Coca-Cola." Jean-Luc Godard's film closes its run at the AFI Silver tonight. $6.75-$9.75. 9:20 p.m. AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. 301-495-6720.

Tomorrow

ON STAGE: "Fiddler on the Roof" The exuberant musical about Jewish peasant Tevye and his daughters closes Sunday at Olney Theatre Center. $25-$46; ages 18 and younger are half price. Tomorrow at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30, Sunday at 2 and 7:30. 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney. 301-924-3400.

Saturday

FOR KIDS: "Twice Upon a Time" There are only a couple more days to catch Imagination Stage's production of this double bill featuring "The Lorax" (a piece cut from "Seussical" before the musical reached Broadway) and a contemporary take on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes." $10-$20. Saturday at 12:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m., Sunday at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. 301-280-1660.

Northern Virginia

Today

THE SCENE: Snowy Winter Nights at the Torpedo Factory Never mind that the week started out with temperatures in the 70s, Snowy Winter Nights is the theme of tonight's monthly event at the Torpedo Factory. In addition to the regular open studios and galleries (including Target Gallery, with its show "Molded Earth") and scavenger hunt at the arts hub, there will be a candy "buffet" and other refreshments. Free. 6-9 p.m. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703-838-4565.

Tomorrow

FOR KIDS: "Cinderella" Community troupe the Children's Theatre presents Vera Morris's take on the old tale (hers is better known as "The Glass Slipper") plus a few new characters. $10; children, $8. Fridays at 7:30, Saturdays at 3 and 7:30 and Sundays at 3 p.m. Through Jan. 19. Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington. 703-548-1154.

CONCERT: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The London-based orchestra will be joined by conductor and renowned violinist Pinchas Zukerman for a performance at GMU's Center for the Arts tomorrow night. On the program: Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36, and Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26. $30-$60. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 888-945-2468.