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[Concerts]

CHRIS BACON-- Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Whether playing the guitar or the West African djembe drum or taking the mike, Southeast Washington native Christylez Bacon brings a world-music sensibility to his hip-hop performances. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, Bethesda. $10. 301-581-5100.

JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ-- Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Swedish acoustic performer's star is still rising, which means you probably have to act quickly to secure a seat at this show. Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. $22.50. 202-408-3100 or 202-397-7328.

ALICE SMITH-- See Critics' Choice.

ALL THAT REMAINS-- Thursday, doors at 6:30 p.m. The Massachusetts quintet headlines a heavy-metal lineup that includes Chimaira, Five Finger Death Punch and Light This. 9:30 club, 815 V St. NW. $17. 202-393-0930 or 800-955-5566.

STRIKE ANYWHERE-- Thursday at 8 p.m. The politically minded punk rockers perform with Paint in Black, Riverboat Gamblers and Ratsize. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $12. 202-667-7960.

CADENCE WEAPON-- See Can't Miss.

SIA-- Friday, doors at 9 p.m. The soulful vocalist supports her new LP, "Some People Have Real Problems." With Har Mar Superstar. 9:30 club, 815 V St. NW. $20. 202-393-0930 or 800-955-5566.

MEN-- Friday at 10 p.m. With Le Tigre on hiatus, don't pass up this chance to catch the DJ project of the electro-punk band's JD Samson and Johanna Fateman. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $10-$12. 202-667-7960.

JUKEBOX THE GHOST-- Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Quirky, eclectic, wonderful pop from a trio of local indie-rock performers. With the Modern Skirts and Tereu Tereu. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. $10. 202-388-7625.

[Exhibits]

IN THE FOREST OF FONTAINEBLEAU: PAINTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM COROT TO MONET-- Opens today. Through June 5. More than 100 paintings, pastels and photographs examine the role of the Fontainebleau region in the development of French landscape art. The forest began attracting artists in the mid-19th century and soon became the center of French open-air painting. National Gallery of Art, East Building, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-737-4215.

THE FIVE SENSES-- Opens Thursday. Through April 6. The works in this juried all-media show had to incorporate at least two of the five senses: That's touch, taste, sight, smell and hearing for those keeping score at home. Torpedo Factory Art Center, Target Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4565, Ext. 4.