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CONCERT Sonic Circuits Blowout, Featuring Matmos The renowned Baltimore-based experimental-music act, which has performed with Bjork and others, is among the headliners at the day-long noise-apalooza at the Velvet Lounge tomorrow. Also on the bill: Andrea Parkins (a New York-based musician who manipulates accordion and other instruments), Swedish droner Dead Letters Spell Dead Words and a dozen other musicians. The festival, which also includes shows at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in the District and Pyramid Atlantic Art Center in Silver Spring, ends Sunday. $10. 2:30 p.m.-2 a.m. (Parkins will play at 9:30, Matmos at about 10:30 and Ekelund at 12:15 a.m.) For details, visit http:/
MARYLAND
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CONCERT The Beatles, With a Classical Touch At Strathmore tonight, the Beatles homage act known as 1964 . . . the Tribute performs with members of the National Philharmonic as they re-create the golden days of the group. And that is what sets this fully costumed band apart: Members channel the songs, concerts and yes, haircuts of John, Paul, George and Ringo from 1964 (when the Fab Four first landed on these shores) to 1966 only. $40-$50. 8 p.m. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100.
Tomorrow
THE SCENE Back for Blood: Markoff's Haunted Forest The MoCo institution, tucked in the forest of Dickerson, returns for its 16th season beginning tomorrow -- and not a moment too soon. Thousands have hiked these trails just to get the life very nearly scared out of them; after the 20-minute trek, stick around for the bonfire and try out the extras offered for a little additional cash ("Death Jump," anyone?). See the forest at a discount price of $10 on opening day tomorrow; the price then goes up to $25; $20 for children under four feet. Dusk-10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, to 9 p.m. weekdays. The Haunted Forest is open Fridays and Saturdays and some weekdays through Nov. 1. 19120 Martinsburg Rd., Dickerson. 301-216-1248 or visit http:/
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FESTIVALS Takoma Park Street Festival For a small "street" festival in a small town, Takoma Park's fest features a lot of stages. Three stages, actually, with nearly 20 acts that have played some of Washington's bigger venues: Joe Uehlein and the U-Liners, Ruthie and the Wranglers, Justin Trawick, the very fun indie band Prabir and the Substitutes, and popular Afro-funk band Chopteeth, as well as many others. Catch them all Sunday in downtown Takoma Park, along with a kids' area; crafters selling pottery, glass, photography, woodworking, jewelry, fiber; and of course, local vendors dishing out all kinds of food. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carroll Avenue at Laurel Avenue, Takoma Park. 240-253-4229 or http:/
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Today
ON STAGE "Host and Guest" Based on a Georgian poem, Roland Reed's play was created for Synetic Theater and first performed six years ago; with violence flaring in the Republic of Georgia this past summer, the company revived the work -- which follows two men, one Christian and one Muslim, under attack when the Muslim man takes the other in as his guest. $35-$40; seniors, $30-$35; students, $15-$20. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. Through Nov. 9. Synetic Theater at the Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St., Arlington. 800-494-8497 or visit http:/
Tomorrow
THE SCENE Capitol City Brewing's Ninth Annual Oktoberfest At this popular street festival, held in the Village at Shirlington, you can celebrate (and yes, drink) like the Germans without having to put on lederhosen. Taste up to 60 beers (including the Oktoberfest lager), dance to music by Washington Saengerbund Choral Group and Orchestra, eat bratwurst and corn dogs (which, no, we don't believe are German) -- and did we mention beer? Admission is free; $25 to drink. Noon-7 p.m.; taps close at 6 p.m. Village at Shirlington, 2700 S. Quincy St., Arlington. 703-578-3888.
FOR FAMILIES The Fall for Fairfax Kids Festival The 16th annual festival caters to the "Gabba Gabba Hey" set; elementary-age and younger children will find the most to do at this family festival, which features pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, a "KidZone," midway rides and performances by Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band, Reptiles Alive! and Spinny Johnson. Admission is free; all day "super passports" for access to all rides are $10 in advance at http:/
