Our Picks

REDBELT-- Set in the Los Angeles fight world, David Mamet's drama follows a jujitsu teacher (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and his wife (Alice Braga) as they're drawn into the realm of competitive fighting after an incident between an off-duty police officer and a distraught lawyer. Joe Mantegna and Tim Allen also star.

ROMAN DE GARE-- Named after the pulp fiction novels sold in French train stations, this thriller from Oscar winner Claude Lelouch follows the intersecting lives of three strangers: an abandoned woman, a man waiting for his chance and a best-selling author who concocts the thriller of the year. Dominique Pinon ("Amélie") and Fanny Ardant star. Landmark's E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. $7-$9.75. 202-452-7672.

SON OF RAMBOW-- See Can't Miss.

SPEED RACER-- See Can't Miss.

THEN SHE FOUND ME-- In her directorial debut, Helen Hunt plays a teacher who separates from her husband (Matthew Broderick) and suffers the loss of her adoptive mother. But things start looking up: Her birth mother (Bette Midler) comes calling, and she falls for the perfect man (Colin Firth). And then she learns she has finally conceived a baby . . . with her former husband.

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS-- Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz portray two strangers who wake up to find they've gotten married after a wild night in Sin City. The kicker? One of them hit the jackpot playing the other's quarter, which means plenty of scheming, backstabbing and money-grabbing follow -- as well as some falling in love.

[On Stage]

THE DINNER PARTY: AN EVENING OF EXPERIMENTAL DANCE, MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE ART-- Tuesday at 8 p.m. This new series of monthly open showings that will take place Tuesday nights in the Warehouse Theater is an effort to expand Washington's venues for in-progress and experimental works. Performances by Nancy Havlick & Dancers and Janel Leppin will be followed by a short audience discussion. Warehouse Theater, 1021 Seventh St. NW. $5. 202-783-3933.

CRUMBLE-- Opens Wednesday. Through June 7. Shirley Serotsky directs Sheila Callaghan's play about a mother and daughter who dream of celebrities (Harrison Ford and Justin Timberlake, respectively) while their once-cherished home remembers better times. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE. $10. 202-547-6839.

DAVID IN SHADOW AND LIGHT-- See Can't Miss.

THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL-- Previews Monday-Saturday. Opens May 11. Through June 15. Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy of manners, which remains a crowd pleaser, was originally performed in London in 1777. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. $25-$55. 202-544-7077.

CINDERELLA-- Opens Wednesday. Through May 11. The Washington Ballet presents Septime Webre's take on the classic fairy tale. Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. $20-$80. 202-362-3606, Ext. 241.

DAKSHINA/DANIEL PHOENIX SINGH & COMPANY-- Saturday at 8 p.m., May 11 at 7 p.m. The local dance troupe premieres two works in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. $22; seniors, students, artists and teachers $17; ages 2-17 $8. 202-269-1600.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN-- Through May 18. The classic 1949 drama about Willy Loman and his chase of the American Dream is part of Arena Stage's Arthur Miller Festival. Arena Stage, 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington. $51-$61. 202-488-3300.

[Sports]

NATIONALS-- Today at 1:35 p.m. against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Friday-Saturday at 7:35 p.m. against the Florida Marlins. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. $5-$130. 202-397-7328.

D.C. UNITED-- Thursday at 7:30 p.m. against the Chicago Fire. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. $18-$45. 202-397-7328.