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Urbane folk-rocker with a sonorous baritone.

Want to add a bit more magic to the season? Take the little ones to this show, by The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. The company uses puppets for all of its shows, this time they bring to life stories by Eric Carle. Best for ages 3 and older, this should be on the to-do list to cure the post-holiday blues. At the Family Theater.

El Centro's two rooftop bars serve up $4 drinks from 5 to 7 every day, including margaritas (frozen or on the rocks), Mexican beers and house red and white wines.

Arlington artist Bocci presents a new media exhibit with footage of Arlington.

A group show of contemporary art examining the space between the comfortable and the uncomfortable.

This exhibit focuses on the women of rock-and-roll. On view are guitars played by Bonnie Raitt and Taylor Swift, handwritten lyrics by Patti Smith and Madonna and costumes worn by Cher, not to mention Lady Gaga's childhood piano.

A person's a person, no matter how small, and Dr. Seuss is the one who tells that to all. The family-friendly musical is based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Here you'll find Horton the Elephant, the Whos, Gertrude McFuzz and other enchanting characters. Best for ages 4 to 12.

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival.

The pianist gives a free mini-preview of his upcoming, all-Chopin concert at the Strathmore.

At its best, SpeakeasyDC is a spellbinding night of spoken word: Average people onstage telling true-life stories of love, high school foibles, childhood vacations or restaurant jobs, delivered without notes and without a net. Some provoke knowing laughter; others reduce the room to silence. Your average SpeakeasyDC show is very good, but this week's Top Shelf performance should be a knockout: A panel of judges have selected their favorite stories from a year's worth of Speakeasys and invited their authors back for a greatest-hits show. Tales of haunting, booze and courtship are all on the docket: Truly something for everyone. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., but doors open at 6. Arrive early for the best seats.

Don't miss the chance to participate in Gala Hispanic Theatre's Three Kings celebration. Children can join the Magi, live animals and local performers on a walk through the neighborhood after a performance. There will also be gifts for all the children.

Want to add a bit more magic to the season? Take the little ones to this show, by The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. The company uses puppets for all of its shows, this time they bring to life stories by Eric Carle. Best for ages 3 and older, this should be on the to-do list to cure the post-holiday blues. At the Family Theater.

A group show of contemporary art examining the space between the comfortable and the uncomfortable.

This exhibit focuses on the women of rock-and-roll. On view are guitars played by Bonnie Raitt and Taylor Swift, handwritten lyrics by Patti Smith and Madonna and costumes worn by Cher, not to mention Lady Gaga's childhood piano.

A person's a person, no matter how small, and Dr. Seuss is the one who tells that to all. The family-friendly musical is based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Here you'll find Horton the Elephant, the Whos, Gertrude McFuzz and other enchanting characters. Best for ages 4 to 12.

Per Kristian Skalstad conducts members of the orchestra along with soprano Tone Elisabeth Braaten, flutist Andreas Sonning and pianist Stephen Ackert in the world premiere of "The Munch Suite," honoring Norwegian artist Edvard Munch.

A painting party with artist in residence Kathy Karlson until 3 p.m. and a meet and greet reception from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival.

Along with a handful of jewelry pieces and one robe, the show features beautiful -- and, in this age of Photoshop, surprisingly faithful -- likenesses of members of the Qing dynasty, the royal family of Manchu origin that ruled China from 1644 to 1912.

The National Gallery of Art continues in that pop-art vein with a retrospective of 20th-century artist Roy Lichtenstein. The largest since his death in 1997, this exhibition features 134 of his works from every major period in his career. Among the traveling show's highlights is "Look Mickey," from the National Gallery's own collection.

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival.

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival. At the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater.

Vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

Will be reading from their poetry. An open reading follows the featured readers.

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival.

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival.

Five-course meal with beers from New Belgium Brewing Co.

Along with a handful of jewelry pieces and one robe, the show features beautiful -- and, in this age of Photoshop, surprisingly faithful -- likenesses of members of the Qing dynasty, the royal family of Manchu origin that ruled China from 1644 to 1912.

Fifty-five films from 15 countries make up the 23rd Washington Jewish Film Festival.

The National Gallery of Art continues in that pop-art vein with a retrospective of 20th-century artist Roy Lichtenstein. The largest since his death in 1997, this exhibition features 134 of his works from every major period in his career. Among the traveling show's highlights is "Look Mickey," from the National Gallery's own collection.

As part of the NSO in Your Neighborhood series, musicians from the orchestra will perform works by Bolling and Gershwin.

A tribute to Elvis Presley.

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival. At the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning anthropologist will discuss his book "The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?"

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival. At the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater.

A discussion moderated by John Beardsley about Camilo Jose Vergara and Andrew Moore's contrasting artistic visions of the decline of Detroit.

Fifty-five films from 15 countries make up the 23rd Washington Jewish Film Festival.

The National Gallery of Art continues in that pop-art vein with a retrospective of 20th-century artist Roy Lichtenstein. The largest since his death in 1997, this exhibition features 134 of his works from every major period in his career. Among the traveling show's highlights is "Look Mickey," from the National Gallery's own collection.

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival.

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival.

Sara Duke gives a lecture on Civil War sketch artists, in conjunction with the current Civil War exhibit. At the Jefferson Building, Southwest Gallery.

The New York Times reporter will discuss his book "Living with Guns: A Liberal's Case for the Second Amendment"

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival.

Staff will read from "Let's Go for a Drive!" an Elephant and Piggie picture book by Mo Willems

An open house rehearsal for the choral program for seniors, 55 and older, conducted by Robert Rudolph. Interested singers welcome.

Along with a handful of jewelry pieces and one robe, the show features beautiful -- and, in this age of Photoshop, surprisingly faithful -- likenesses of members of the Qing dynasty, the royal family of Manchu origin that ruled China from 1644 to 1912.

Fifty-five films from 15 countries make up the 23rd Washington Jewish Film Festival.

The National Gallery of Art continues in that pop-art vein with a retrospective of 20th-century artist Roy Lichtenstein. The largest since his death in 1997, this exhibition features 134 of his works from every major period in his career. Among the traveling show's highlights is "Look Mickey," from the National Gallery's own collection.

Richard Abels gives an illustrated lecture about the conquest of England by Duke William of Normandy. At the Baird Auditorium.

Sample six white wines and learn more about why they taste the way they do.

The trio performs as part of the National Symphony Orchestra in Your Neighborhood series.

The former New York Times reporter will discuss his book "Who Stole the American Dream?"

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival. At the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater.

Part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival.