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    Tommy Lepson Band - Music Event
    Rhythm and blues standards plus original tunes.
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC
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    Eric Hutchinson - Music Event
    Affable singer-songwriter plays catchy blue-eyed soul and is a favorite of online tastemaker Perez Hilton. With Serena Ryder.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Antibalas - Music Event
    Brooklyn-based Afro-jazz-funk ensemble keeps the crowd moving.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    48 Hour Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    A masterpiece or a train wreck? You be the judge when local filmmaking teams compete to see if they can write, film and edit the best short within 48 hours.
    American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center | Silver Spring, MD
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    Full Moon Hike - Miscellaneous Event
    Take a five-mile hike through moonlit gardens.
    U.S. National Arboretum | Washington, DC
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    Future Rock - Music Event
    Electro-rock. With Shout Out Out Out.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    D.C. Kings and D.C. Gurly Show - Bar/Club Event
    D.C.'s hottest drag king show joins forces with a popular burlesque revue for a night of uninhibited entertainment.
    BeBar | Washington, DC
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    Beyond - Bar/Club Event
    An after-work happy hour with underground DJs and dirt-cheap drinks. Really, you can't miss.
    Skewers | Washington, DC
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    Pub Quiz - Bar/Club Event
    Answer up to 90 trivia questions to win prizes.
    Ireland's Four Fields | Washington, DC
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    Rockers International - Bar/Club Event
    Live reggae sounds with See-I, featuring Rootz and Zeebo.
    Eighteenth Street Lounge | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thursday, May 7

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    Dude Fest - Miscellaneous Event
    An evening The Dude would appreciate: a screening of "The Big Lebowski," live music that features songs from the film's soundtrack, a costume contest and more. Admission is $8; doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at 9 p.m.
    Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse | Arlington, VA
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    Poet Laureate Kay Ryan - Miscellaneous Event
    The nation's poet laureate reads from her works.
    Library of Congress | Washington, DC
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    Cake & Kisses - Music Event
    Local underground hip-hop backed by a live band and free cake.
    Asylum | Washington, DC
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    48 Hour Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    A masterpiece or a train wreck? You be the judge when local filmmaking teams compete to see if they can write, film and edit the best short within 48 hours.
    American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center | Silver Spring, MD
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    The Bread of Winter - Performing Arts
    The Theater Alliance presents the world premiere of Victor Lodato's post-apocalyptic look at a world where the sun no longer shines.
    H Street Playhouse | Washington, DC
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    Full Moon Hike - Miscellaneous Event
    Take a five-mile hike through moonlit gardens.
    U.S. National Arboretum | Washington, DC
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    Peelander-Z - Music Event
    Self-proclaimed "Japanese Action Comic Punk band hailing from the Z area of Planet Peelander."
    The Red & The Black | Washington, DC
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    The Dears - Music Event
    Canadian indie-rock collective. With Great Northern and Eulogies.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Big Business - Music Event
    Sludgy metal. With Tweak Bird.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Peanut Butter Wolf - Music Event
    Longtime hip-hop DJ and producer. With James Pants, Mayer Hawthorne and Dam-Funk.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Friday, May 8

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    Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Kickoff - Miscellaneous Event
    The Smithsonian welcomes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Kickoff with dance performances and family activities.
    Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    John Doe and the Sadies - Music Event
    Former guitarist for L.A. punks X teams with alt-country rabblerousers the Sadies.
    IOTA Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
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    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Music Event
    Heavy funk that's a throwback to the '70s featuring the most dynamic leading lady around.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Full Moon Hike - Miscellaneous Event
    Take a five-mile hike through moonlit gardens.
    U.S. National Arboretum | Washington, DC
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    The Bread of Winter - Performing Arts
    The Theater Alliance presents the world premiere of Victor Lodato's post-apocalyptic look at a world where the sun no longer shines.
    H Street Playhouse | Washington, DC
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    Dana Tai Soon Burgess and Company - Performing Arts
    Eastern and Western influences come together in "Chino Latino," as well as in other signature Burgess works.
    Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    The Dance Party - Music Event
    Local rockers like to have fun.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Ball on the Mall - Miscellaneous Event
    A black-tie soiree on the nation's front lawn benefits the Trust for the National Mall.
    The National Mall | Washington, DC
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    Steve Penley's Portraits of Presidents of the United States - Exhibit
    The artist portrays all 44 U.S. presidents with his signature style of thick brushstrokes and interesting color choices.
    Federal Reserve Board | Washington, DC
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    With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition - Exhibit
    To celebrate the Lincoln Bicentennial, the library draws from its permanent collection of Lincoln-era memorabilia, including photographs, political cartoons and speeches written by the 16th president.
    Library of Congress | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Saturday, May 9

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    Mother's Day Kids Class - Miscellaneous Event
    Children learn how to bake and decorate flower-shaped cookies for mom.
    Zola | Washington, DC
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    Georgetown Garden Tour - Miscellaneous Event
    This self-guided walking tour takes you through the most beautiful gardens of Georgetown.
    Christ Church Georgetown | Washington, DC
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    Top Chef: The Tour - Miscellaneous Event
    Top Chef contestants Spike and Carla show their stuff at Marie Reed this weekend.
    Marie Reed Recreation Center | Washington, DC
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    Passport DC - Miscellaneous Event
    More than 35 embassies open their doors to the public. That's your chance to visit another country for free.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    European Union Open House - Miscellaneous Event
    Embassies open their doors to the public to display their culture and offer food and drink.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Mommy's Day Cupcake Party - Miscellaneous Event
    The market celebrates Mother's Day with a cupcake-decorating party.
    Thyme Out | Rockville, MD
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    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Music Event
    Heavy funk that's a throwback to the '70s featuring the most dynamic leading lady around.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    The Bread of Winter - Performing Arts
    The Theater Alliance presents the world premiere of Victor Lodato's post-apocalyptic look at a world where the sun no longer shines.
    H Street Playhouse | Washington, DC
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    Silver Spring Blues Festival - Music Event
    First festival features performances by Memphis Gold, DC Blues Society Band, Capital Blues Ensemble, Jonny Grave and Three Chords and the Truth.
    Georgia Avenue and Ellsworth Drive | Silver Spring, MD
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    Yoga on the Mall - Miscellaneous Event
    Bring your downward dog to 15th and Constitution for a free outdoor class as part of DC Yoga Week.
    The National Mall | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sunday, May 10

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    Ghost - Music Event
    Japanese group can make it heavy or sublimely psychedelic. With Magik Markers.
    Velvet Lounge | Washington, DC
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    Fischerspooner - Music Event
    Electro-pop with a retro feel. With Drop the Line.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Fisherspooner - Music Event
    Rousing electro-pop.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Mice Parade - Music Event
    Breezy, electro/post-rock. With Tom Brosseau and Gregory and the Hawk.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Mother's Finest - Music Event
    Make it funky.
    Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA
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    Bethesda Fine Arts Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    Original works of art and craftsmanship from 150 artists will be on display and for sale at this juried show. There will also be food and live entertainment.
    Woodmont Triangle | Bethesda, MD
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    Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh and Company - Performing Arts
    Two new works in celebration of Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
    Dance Place | Washington, DC
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    Small Craft Warnings - Performing Arts
    Washington Shakespeare Company's take on Tennessee Williams's play about a group of drinkers will actually be staged in a bar.
    Clark Street Playhouse | Arlington, VA
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    Politics on Film - Miscellaneous Event
    The inaugural run of this political film festival takes place at Landmark's E Street Cinema and at George Washington University.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Portraiture Now: Feature Photography - Exhibit
    This exhibition focuses on the individual perspectives of six editorial photographers: Katy Grannan, Jocelyn Lee, Ryan McGinley, Steve Pyke, Martin Schoeller and Alec Soth.
    National Portrait Gallery - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Monday, May 11

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    Sweet Charity - Miscellaneous Event
    Indulge in chocolate treats, a chocolate fashion show and silent auction to raise money for underprivileged Washington-area schools.
    Mandarin Oriental Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Animal Collective - Music Event
    NOTE: This show is sold out. New York avant-rockers push the boundaries of psych, folk and electronic music. Brilliantly. With Grouper.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Leonard Cohen - Music Event
    Rock and Roll Hall of Famer embarks on his first U.S. tour in more than a decade.
    Merriweather Post Pavilion | Columbia, MD
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    Wye Oak - Music Event
    Baltimore duo plays shimmer folk-shoegaze. With the Pomegranates, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Louise Bourgeois - Exhibit
    This survey of the French-born artist's works includes paintings, drawings and sculpture highlighting her varied avant-garde style.
    Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Salsa Lessons and Dancing - Bar/Club Event
    Take a free salsa lesson and stick around to dance the night away.
    Lima | Washington, DC
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    To Sleep, Perchance to Dream - Exhibit
    A look at early views of sleeping and dreaming.
    Folger Shakespeare Library | Washington, DC
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    Organ Demonstrations - Miscellaneous Event
    An organist gives a short talk about the Cathedral's 10,650-pipe organ, then performs a mini-recital.
    Washington National Cathedral | Washington, DC
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    Happy Hour at Liberty Tavern - Bar/Club Event
    Half-price wine and $3 drafts make this one of the best deals in Arlington.
    The Liberty Tavern | Arlington, VA
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    Happy Hour at Rock Bottom Brewery - Bethesda - Bar/Club Event
    "Happy Hour and A Half" brings $1.50 pints of house-brewed beer on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
    Rock Bottom Brewery - Bethesda | Bethesda, MD

Highlighted Events: Tuesday, May 12

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    Mastodon - Music Event
    Pummeling, heavy stoner rock.With Kylesa and Intronaut.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Robin Rose: Cypher - Exhibit
    Multidimensional encaustic paintings (using hot wax) and multimedia work by the D.C.-based artist.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
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    Ragtime - Performing Arts
    A brand-new production of the Broadway musical, about three families in New York City in the early 1900s.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Louise Bourgeois - Exhibit
    This survey of the French-born artist's works includes paintings, drawings and sculpture highlighting her varied avant-garde style.
    Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    The Damned - Music Event
    Vintage British punk. With the Bellrays and Electric Frankenstein.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Happy Hour at Cafe Mozart - Bar/Club Event
    Cheap liters of German beer and bratwurst platters bring a slice of Bavaria to downtown Washington.
    Cafe Mozart | Washington, DC
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    Free Wine Tasting - Bar/Club Event
    Let an expert guide you through free tastings of two wines every Tuesday night at Bistrot Lepic. No, there's no catch.
    Bistrot Lepic | Washington, DC
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    SpeakeasyDC Open Mike - Bar/Club Event
    Share your stories at the monthly open mike.
    Station 9 | Washington, DC
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    Cocktail Sessions - Bar/Club Event
    Every Tuesday night, Bar Pilar mixologist Adam Bernbach comes up with five creative martinis that you won't find anywhere else.
    Bar Pilar | Washington, DC
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    To Sleep, Perchance to Dream - Exhibit
    A look at early views of sleeping and dreaming.
    Folger Shakespeare Library | Washington, DC
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