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    Upright Citizens Brigade - Miscellaneous Event
    D.C. has become a magnet for touring comedy groups in recent years -- think of Second City's now-annual visit to Woolly Mammoth -- and there are few bigger franchises in the world of improvisational comedy than the Upright Citizens Brigade. UCB's comedy infrastructure is vast, and while the majority of the players on tour are up-and-comers, you never know which could become the next Amy Poehler or Tina Fey. Shows are at 7 and 10 p.m.
    Sixth and I Historic Synagogue | Washington, DC
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    Wolfgang Holzmair - Music Event
    The baritone sings Schubert's "Schwanengesang," accompanied by Russell Ryan.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    A Passion for Peonies - Miscellaneous Event
    Learn about the different types peonies and proper care. Register on-line with Code: 290 182 2101
    Green Spring Gardens | Alexandria, VA
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    The Coupe Superbowl Triple 5 - Miscellaneous Event
    A Superbowl watch party with $5 pints, wings and a bucket of 5 bottles of beer for $20.
    The Coupe | Washington, DC
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    The United States Marine Band - Music Event
    The band performs "Weird, Wild Stuff: Music That Thinks Outside the Box.". At the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
    Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center | Alexandria, VA
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    Pianist Brian Ganz - Music Event
    Ganz performs works by Chopin.
    St. Luke's Catholic Church - McLean | McLean, VA
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    Symphony of the Potomac - Music Event
    The group performs works by Weber, Hindemith and Brahms.
    Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center | Silver Spring, MD
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    Capitals - Sports Events
    Vs. the Detroit Red Wings
    Verizon Center | Washington, DC
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    Luce Artist Talk with Lindsay Pichaske - Exhibit
    Pichaske discusses her work, which explores the boundaries between humans and animals. The artist will also discuss her current exhibition "Everything that Rises" at CulturalDC's Flashpoint Gallery. At the Luce Foundation Center.
    Smithsonian American Art Museum | Washington, DC
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    Astronomy Public Night - Miscellaneous Event
    A stargazing session open to the public.
    C.M. Crockett Park | Midland, VA

Highlighted Events: Mon, February 3

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    Modern Love: Stories About 21st Century Romance and Relationships - Performing Arts
    Seven female storytellers share true tales.
    Center Stage | Baltimore, MD
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    Time for Three - Music Event
    The trio's debut Fortas Chamber Music concert will feature their arrangements of popular music by Katy Perry, Kanye West, the Beatles and Justin Timberlake, as well as music by Bach and Brahms. At the Terrace Theater.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    White Rabbit, Red Rabbit - Performing Arts
    Theater Alliance presents the Aurora Nova Production in which actors read a script for the first time during the production. At the Millennium Stage.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    WTF Happened to Baby Sister? - Performing Arts
    Two sisters face off when one attempts to revive her drag career.
    Source | Washington, DC
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    JoAnne Growney and Stephanie Strickland - Book Event
    Local poets will read from their work. An open reading follows
    Cafe Muse | Annandale, VA
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    The N-Word: Its Origins and Evil Uses - Miscellaneous Event
    Historian C.R. Gibbs lectures.
    Capitol View Neighborhood Library | Washington, DC
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    Black History Month Presentation by Kyra Hicks, Quilter, Storyteller and Author - Miscellaneous Event
    Author and quilter Kyra Hicks tells the story of Martha Ann Ricks, an enslaved woman who worked on a quilt for decades in hopes she could one day present it to Queen Victoria.
    Woman's Club of Arlington | Arlington, VA
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    Tavern Toddlers: Opposites - Miscellaneous Event
    Activities include playtime in the ballroom with stories and crafts related to Alexandria's history. Best for age 3 and younger.
    Gadsby's Tavern Museum | Alexandria, VA
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    Happy Hour at Pizzeria Paradiso - Bar/Club Event
    Choose half-price beers from the menu of top-notch microbrews, paired with discounted pizzas and $5 appetizers.
    Pizzeria Paradiso | Alexandria, VA

Highlighted Events: Tues, February 4

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    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Performing Arts
    The dance company known as a cultural ambassador to the world returns with new works and enduring classics. At the Opera House.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    U.S. Army Band: An Evening of Chamber Music - Music Event
    The program features works by Velez, Maslanka, Danner and Rivera. At the Brucker Hall.
    Fort Myer, Brucker Hall | Arlington, VA
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    Freiburger Barockorchester - Music Event
    The orchestra performs Bach's six Brandenburg Concerti. At the Coolidge Auditorium.
    Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. | Washington, DC
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    Tenor Matthew Smith and pianist Joel Ayau - Music Event
    The duo perform songs by Ralph Vaughan-Williams.
    Church of the Epiphany | Washington, DC
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    Workshop: How to Market as an Artist - Miscellaneous Event
    Elizabeth Grazioli, founder of ArtSee, presents a workshop for working artists who want to develop their social media skills and learn to market themselves.
    ArtJamz | Washington, DC
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    The Channa-Upuli Performing Arts Foundation - Performing Arts
    The Sri Lankan dance company performs. At the Millennium Stage.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Happy Hour at Pizzeria Paradiso - Bar/Club Event
    Choose half-price beers from the menu of top-notch microbrews, paired with discounted pizzas and $5 appetizers.
    Birreria Paradiso | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Wed, February 5

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    Paul Jacobs - Music Event
    The organist performs works by Vierne, Nadia Boulanger, Durufle, Messiaen and Guilmant in this recital presented by the National Symphony Orchestra. At the Concert Hall.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Performing Arts
    The dance company known as a cultural ambassador to the world returns with new works and enduring classics. At the Opera House.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    2014 Sugar and Champagne Affair - Miscellaneous Event
    An evening to honor those who advocate against animal cruelty features pastry chefs and sparkling wines.
    Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center | Washington, DC
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    Monthly Nature Series: Groundhogs! - Miscellaneous Event
    The event includes a story, puppets and activities. Best for ages 4 to 5.
    National Wildlife Visitor Center | Laurel, MD
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    Clannad - Music Event
    The Grammy Award-winning Irish band Clannad performs a blend of folk, modern and traditional Irish music in this concert co-presented with Live Nation.
    Sixth and I Historic Synagogue | Washington, DC
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    Art Class: Paint Like Monet - Miscellaneous Event
    An instructor leads a lesson on light-based impressionist paintings.
    ArtJamz | Washington, DC
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    Gallery Talk: Equal Exposure - Exhibit
    Heather Slania, director of the Betty Boyd Dettre Library and Research Center, discusses selections from the "Equal Exposure: Anita Steckel's Fight Against Censorship" exhibition.
    National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC
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    Teddy Bear's Picnic - Performing Arts
    It's a puppet picnic during this show staged as part of Tiny Tots at 10. Best for age 4 and younger. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse.
    The Puppet Company Playhouse | Glen Echo, MD
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    Joshua Zeitz - Book Event
    An American historian will discuss his book "Lincoln's Boys: John Hay, John Nicolay, and the War for Lincoln's Image" about Lincoln's personal secretaries
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    Finding Richard - Miscellaneous Event
    Geneticist Turi King and fieldwork director Mathew Morris from the University of Leicester discuss an archaeological dig during which the remains of King Richard III were discovered.
    Folger Shakespeare Library | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thurs, February 6

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    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Performing Arts
    The dance company known as a cultural ambassador to the world returns with new works and enduring classics. At the Opera House.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    The Course of True Love Ne'er Did Run Smooth: Unhappy Love Scenes from Shakespeare's Plays - Performing Arts
    Actors take on the Bard's most famous couples.
    Athenaeum | Alexandria, VA
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    Justin Moore - Music Event
    At the Patriot Center.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
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    Nordic Lights - Miscellaneous Event
    One of the Phillips Collection's "Phillips After 5" programs features lamp installations, music, film screenings and gallery talks.
    Phillips Collection | Washington, DC
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    Timothy Beardson - Book Event
    The founder of Crosby Financial Holdings will discuss his book "Stumbling Giant: The Threats to China's Future"
    the Cato Institute | Washington, DC
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    Justin Moore - Miscellaneous Event
    At the Patriot Center.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
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    Friday Morning Music Club - Music Event
    The chamber music concert program will feature works by Mozart, Rachmaninoff and Donizetti.
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    Jennifer Senior - Book Event
    A writer for New York magazine will discuss her book "All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood"
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    Jerry Parr - Book Event
    A former Secret Service agent will discuss his memoir "In the Secret Service: The True Story of the Man Who Saved President Reagan's Life"
    Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Bethesda | Bethesda, MD
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    Drawing and Painting Lab for Adults - Miscellaneous Event
    Participants will learn shape, line, texture and color-blending concepts and should bring required materials, which includes a set of 24 Crayola crayons, a set of 12 color pencils and more.
    Green Spring Gardens | Alexandria, VA

Highlighted Events: Fri, February 7

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    Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company - Performing Arts
    New works by the modern dance company include "Homage," "Revenant Elegy," "Leaving Pusan" and "Khaybet.". At the Terrace Theater.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Performing Arts
    The dance company known as a cultural ambassador to the world returns with new works and enduring classics. At the Opera House.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Driving Miss Daisy - Performing Arts
    Walnut Street Theatre brings the story of a woman, her driver and their unlikely bond to the stage. At the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
    Center for the Arts - George Mason University | Fairfax, VA
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    Gabriel Sherman - Book Event
    A writer for New York magazine will discuss his book "The Loudest Voice in the Room: How the Brilliant, Bombastic Roger Ailes Built Fox News{mdash}And Divided a Country"
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    Raisin' Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odyssey - Performing Arts
    The show brings the music and people of Harlem to life on the stage.
    Prince George's Publick Playhouse | Cheverly, MD
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    Black Movements Dance Theatre - Performing Arts
    Contemporary dance company performs a newly commissioned piece and classic contemporary work as part of its spring concert. At the Davis Performing Arts Center.
    Georgetown University | Washington, DC
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    National Symphony Orchestra - Music Event
    Cellist Steven Isserlis plays Schumann's Cello Concerto, conducted by Christoph Eschenbach. At the Concert Hall.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Gravity's Edge - Exhibit
    An installation featuring paintings, sculptures and other pieces on paper created between 1959 and 1978 explores the force of gravity in artistic production.
    Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    American Cool - Miscellaneous Event
    To define cool, you might start by listing the names of those who've contributed to pop-culture through their artistic influence or appealing personas. On Feb. 7, the National Portrait Gallery opens "American Cool," a photographic exhibition exploring the idea of cool with 100 portraits of American artists, musicians, actors and other iconic figures. Those featured include Frank Sinatra, Madonna, Miles Davis and Billie Holiday. The exhibit includes work by Carl Van Vechten, Annie Leibovitz and Cass Bird and other photographers.
    National Portrait Gallery - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sat, February 8

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    Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company - Performing Arts
    New works by the modern dance company include "Homage," "Revenant Elegy," "Leaving Pusan" and "Khaybet.". At the Terrace Theater.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Performing Arts
    The dance company known as a cultural ambassador to the world returns with new works and enduring classics. At the Opera House.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Frogz - Performing Arts
    Imago Theatre actors perform acrobatic feats as animals.
    Hylton Performing Arts Center | Manassas, VA
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    Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra - Music Event
    At the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
    Center for the Arts - George Mason University | Fairfax, VA
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    Chamber Music Concert with Jessica Krash: On the Cusp of Romanticism - Music Event
    Composer, pianist and educator Jessica Krash offers the latest installment in her 20-year running chamber music series.
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, Anna Bass - Performing Arts
    Radio and dance are brought together in this show. At the Lisner Auditorium.
    George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium | Washington, DC
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    Nathania Miles - Book Event
    A member of the Prince George's County Historical Society will discuss the book " Prince George's County and the Civil War: Life on the Border," co-written with Monday M. Miles and Ryan J. Quick
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    Sybarite5 - Music Event
    The first string quintet to win the Concert Artists Guild International Competition in its 60-year history, performs in a chamber concert presented by Washington Performing Arts Society.
    Sixth and I Historic Synagogue | Washington, DC
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    Bird of Hearts - Miscellaneous Event
    Bethesda artist Elyse Harrison presents her newest mixed media work, using the suite of hearts into unique sets of wings.
    Studio Neptune | Bethesda, MD
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    Raisin' Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odyssey - Performing Arts
    The show brings the music and people of Harlem to life on the stage.
    Prince George's Publick Playhouse | Cheverly, MD
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