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This week: See Sheryl Crow, celebrate African American heritage in Baltimore, watch Venus Williams in action, see "Psycho" with live music and revel in hip-hop and spoken word in the District.
(Photos, From Left: By Bryan Bedder -- Getty Images, African American Heritage Festival, By Hamish Blair -- Getty Images, Associated Press, D.c. Commission On The Arts And Humanities)
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'Ain't Misbehavin' ' If you like swing music, you ain't going to want to miss "Ain't Misbehavin'." The 1978 Tony Award winner for best musical includes 30 songs that recall the Harlem clubs of the 1930s. It opens Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and runs through Aug. 2. Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney. 301-924-3400 or http:/
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'Spring Awakening' Couldn't make it to New York to see this eight-time Tony Award winner (including best musical) about sex, love and rock-and-roll? The show, which follows a group of teens as they figure out how to grow up, makes its Washington debut at the Kennedy Center Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and runs through Aug. 2. Kennedy Center, Eisenhower Theater, 2700 F St. NW (Metro: Foggy Bottom). 202-467-4600, 800-444-1324 or http:/
'Voices Remix: A People's History of the United States' The Hip-Hop Theater Festival features the musical genre in more than 15 free performances across the city from Monday through July 11, but one show you won't want to miss is "Voices Remix: A People's History of the United States." Poets, activists and authors will take to the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater stage Tuesday at 6 p.m. to tell American history through -- you guessed it -- spoken word. Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW (Metro: Foggy Bottom). 202-467-4600, 800-444-1324, http:/
Washington Kastles vs. Philadelphia Freedoms Venus Williams first caught your eye in 1997 when she made it to the final round of her first U.S. Open. Then you cheered when she led the push for equal prize money for women at Wimbledon. And now you can watch the tennis legend as she leads the Philadelphia Freedoms against the Washington Kastles in their home opener Tuesday at 7 p.m. Kastles Stadium, 11th and H streets NW (Metro: Metro Center). 202-483-6647 or http:/
DJ Regal, Fort Knox Five, All Good Funk Alliance The boom of fireworks is great, but it can't compare with the boom of a good bass line. Instead of going to the Mall, head to the Black Cat on Saturday at 10 p.m. to take in some of the best funk music in the city. Fort Knox Five is an area funk band whose album "Radio Free DC" is regarded as one of the genre's best. The band, along with DJ Regal and All Good Funk Alliance, will celebrate the release of a new remix of "Radio Free DC." Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW (Metro: U Street). 202-667-7960, 202-397-7328 or http:/
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Sheryl Crow With her perpetual tan, wavy brown-blond hair and a voice that often speaks of fun and sunshine, Sheryl Crow is truly a woman of summer. Tonight at 8, the nine-time Grammy winner will bring her unique brand of pop rock to Wolf Trap. Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-255-1868, 877-965-3872 or http:/
Revenge of the Understudies II Pity the understudies. They rehearse just as hard, but when it comes down to performing in front of an audience, the leads get all the fun. But the understudies take over the show Tuesday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre. As part of the Sizzlin' Summer Cabaret series, 14 actors from Signature's season get their turn in the spotlight. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. 703-573-7328, 703-820-9771 or http:/
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Who needs surround sound when you can have a full orchestra performing a movie soundtrack? On Thursday at 8 p.m., the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform the soundtrack to Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" as the movie plays on the big screen. And yes, it will include screeching violins during the shower scene. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda (Metro: Grosvenor). 301-581-5100 or http:/
'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' Last month, Michael Douglas was awarded the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award, and when you take a look at his résumé it is easy to see why. Beginning Saturday at 7 p.m. with "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (which Douglas produced), AFI Silver Theatre will present a summer of his best work. AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring (Metro: Silver Spring). 301-495-6720 or http:/
African American Heritage Festival You don't need to wait until the Black Family Reunion Celebration in September to enjoy African American culture -- just head to Baltimore! Today from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m., visitors to the African American Heritage Festival can check out carnival rides, historical exhibits, activities for children, a fashion show and a step show. Nightly concerts feature Teena Marie on Friday, En Vogue on Saturday and Anita Baker on Sunday. M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell St., Baltimore. 410-235-4427 or http:/
-- By Amy Orndorff
