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CONCERT Arturo Sandoval The Cuban-born trumpeter and pianist is a protege of Dizzy Gillespie, incorporating elements of Gillespie's style with Latin grooves, scat and more. His previous visit to the area was at the Silver Spring Jazz Festival last summer; now, he settles in at Blues Alley for a multi-night stand. $43-$50 (there is also a $10 minimum). 8 and 10 p.m. nightly through Sunday. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW (rear). 202-337-4141 or buy tickets online at http:/
FRINGE FESTIVAL "B-Digga Presents" If you want to do something Fringey but aren't keen on subjecting yourself to 90 minutes of, say, a rock opera, check out "B-Digga Presents," a hip-hop and neo-soul concert organized by a music producer and featuring W. Ellington Felton, Black Indian and others whose performances are accompanied by video and projections. It's at the Capital Fringe Festival's hub, Fort Fringe, so you'll be in the middle of the action. $15 (plus one-time purchase of the $5 button). Tonight at 10, tomorrow at 5 p.m., July 26 at 6:30 p.m., July 27 at 5 p.m. The Baldacchino at Fort Fringe, 607 New York Ave. NW. 866-811-4111 or http:/
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EXHIBIT "My Space on 7th" Last year, Touchstone Gallery downtown launched this show, timed to coincide with the Capital Fringe Festival and sort of similar: Artists snagged space at the gallery for their work on a first-come/first-served basis; no jury, no questions asked. The show has returned, featuring work from 50 local artists. Free. Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-5 p.m. Through Aug. 2. Touchstone Gallery, Second Floor, 406 Seventh St. NW. 202-347-2787.
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THE SCENE Open Mike at Busboys and Poets With budgets unexpectedly tight and summer just about at the point where there's not much going on, isn't it time to return to an old (and cheap) mainstay? The event attracts some of the stars of the U Street spoken-word scene and is incredibly popular. $4. Line usually begins to form at 7:30 p.m. in the bookstore; doors open at 8. $4. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.
MARYLAND
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ON STAGE "Long Day's Journey Into Night" Quotidian Theatre Company's last play of the season is Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical tale of a crumbling New England family whose matriarch is a morphine addict and whose men contend with addictions of their own. $20; students and seniors, $15. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 10. Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda. 301-816-1023 or http:/
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS The Global Wildlife Safari Adventure Just last month, the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo launched a guided tour of 25 acres so guests can check out the zebra, camels, bison, donkeys. And here's the strange-yet-intriguing part: It's all conducted from the safety of a military/industrial-looking vehicle called the FuFeFo (it stands for fun, feeding and "foto"). The rover takes guests on an hour-long ride over the terrain for closer views of the wildlife; more than 450 animals live at the preserve. Admission to the zoo is $14.95; 12 and younger, $9.95; seniors and military, $11.95. Safari ride: $10; members, $8. 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, 13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 301-271-3180, 301-271-4922 or http:/
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
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FOR FAMILIES Comcast Outdoor Film Festival Returns to Alexandria The fifth annual series is just two nights, but features films the family can get into: "Bee Movie" tonight and "Transformers" tomorrow. Both are shown on a 40-foot screen at Ben Brenman Park. Bring a blanket and picnic. Free. Concessions open at 7 p.m., movies are at dusk, about 8:30 p.m. Ben Brenman Park, 5000 Duke St., Alexandria. 703-883-4686 or visit http:/
THE SCENE Summer Lantern Tours The folks at Gadsby's Tavern spend Friday evenings during the summer offering late-night tours of the historic tavern and City Hotel. A costumed guide will lead the post-happy hour crowd. $5 (age 5 and older only). 7-10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 29. Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-838-4242.
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CONCERT Gladys Knight The pop singer, whose hits include "That's What Friends Are For," has turned into a gospel powerhouse and introduced herself to new audiences in May with an "American Idol" performance with her new "Pips," who happened to be Jack Black, Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. She's at Wolf Trap tomorrow night. $42; lawn, $25. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 877-965-3872.
