Our Picks

MARTIN TAYLOR-- Tuesday at 8 p.m., Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The innovative self-taught British jazz guitarist has played with the likes of Chet Atkins, George Harrison and Jamie Cullum. Tuesday at Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis. 410-268-4545. $25. Wednesday at Inter-American Development Bank, Cultural Center, 1300 New York Ave. NW. 202-623-3774. FREE

FODFEST-- Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. The annual tour organized to honor late Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl features performances by Billy Coulter with Tommy Derr, Chad Hollister, Corrin Campbell, Laura Secker, Nik Rael, Sarah White, Sonia of Disappear Fear, Todd Mack and Wes Tucker & the Skillets. Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-522-8340. Donation requested.

LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS-- Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. The performance by the hard-touring rockabilly, Delta blues, gospel, bluegrass and folk-punk rockers includes a screening of lead singer J.D. Wilkes's latest film project, "The Seven Signs." With Pine Hill Haints. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-388-7625. $12.

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THE SECRET MACHINES-- Thursday at 7 p.m. The New York-by-way-of-Dallas three-piece is back with its brand of indie space rock but without original member Benjamin Curtis. With TK Webb & the Visions. 9:30 club, 815 V St. NW. 202-393-0930 or 800-955-5566. $20.

MONOTONIX-- Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The Israeli garage-punk trio is known for its unpredictable and often combustible live performances. With Imperial China and the Electricutions. DC9, 1940 Ninth St. NW. 202-483-5000. $10.

THE DUHKS-- Thursday at 9 p.m. The environmentally conscious Winnipegers play traditional North American styles mixed with Latin American rhythms and Irish dance influences. With Jupiter One. Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-522-8340. $15.

THE CASSETTES AND STAMEN & PISTILS-- Friday at 9 p.m. The local bands, which blend traditional folk sounds with electronic and experimental elements, are two of the area's most interesting yet under-recognized acts. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. 202-667-7960. $10.

TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON QUARTET-- Saturday at 9:30 p.m. The band's leader is a world-renowned Jazz drummer, composer and producer. Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, KC Jazz Club, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324. $25.

[Exhibits]

FRANZ WEST, TO BUILD A HOUSE YOU START WITH THE ROOF: WORK, 1972-2008-- Opens today. Through Jan. 4. Although he has been considered one of Europe's most provocative artistic voices since the '70s, this is the first comprehensive study of the Austrian artist's sculpture, design and works on paper in the United States. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore. 443-573-1700. FREE

OCEANS, RIVERS, AND SKIES: ANSEL ADAMS, ROBERT ADAMS, AND ALFRED STIEGLITZ-- Opens today. Through March 15. Twenty-one works by the famed landscape photographers are presented in chronological order. National Gallery of Art, West Building, Sixth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. FREE

NICOLE LENZI: STOP AND GO-- Opens Friday. Through Nov. 15. Performance-based installations are created using tape, molding, tiles, line and light. Flashpoint, 916 G St. NW. 202-315-1305. FREE