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Washington CityPaper Guide To Arts & Entertainment

Listings for Friday, February 23 - Thursday, March 1.

ADAMS MORGAN ART NITE, features a life-figure open-studio session.
Tom Brazil Restaurant, 1832 Columbia Road NW. For reservations call (202) 986-8813.
Tuesday, 8-10:30 p.m.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE CEREMONY, includes a wreath laying and an address by Commander Michelle Howard of the United States Navy,
U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. (202) 737-2300.
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
ANARCHY CONFERENCE, includes discussion and demonstration planning sessions.
University of Maryland, Stamp Student Union, University Blvd. & Adelphi Road, College Park. (703) 276-9768.
Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
APPROACH ME FROM THE HEART, includes video and group discussion.
Adidam Revelation Bookstore, 7215 Arlington Road, Bethesda. (301) 656-6277.
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION, includes living-history and live musical performances.
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, George Washington Memorial Parkway & Route 235, Mount Vernon. (703) 780-2000.
Friday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
BLOOD DRIVE, sponsored by the American Red Cross.
Jalleff Boys and Girls Club, 3265 S St. NW. (202) 728-7585.
Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
A CHAT WITH HORACE, features actor Lawrence Allen depicting the artist Horace Pippin.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th & Independence Ave. SW. (202) 357-3030.
Sunday at 2 & 4:30 p.m.
CREATURE FEATURE, features live animal exhibits and a hands-on animal feeding session.
Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. (202) 426-6828.
Friday at 4 p.m.
FASHION AND MUSIC AFTERNOON, features a live musical performance by Ruby Hayes and a fashion show.
Toast & Strawberries, 1608 Connecticut Ave. NW. (202) 234-1212.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
FASHION AND NETWORKING EVENING, features a discussion between businesspeople and a business-card exchange.
Toast & Strawberries, 1608 Connecticut Ave. NW. (202) 234-1212.
Monday, 6-9 p.m.
LA FETE DE LA CHANDELEUR, features a French dinner and a hands-on crepe-making demonstration.
Embassy of the Russian Federation, 2650 Wisconsin Ave. NW. For reservations call (202) 333-5588..
Wednesday at 7 p.m.
FOOLIN’ WITH FASHION, features a fashion show and tea service.
Strathmore Hall Arts Center, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. (301) 530-0540.
Sunday at noon.
GMC CAPITAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW, features more than 600 home improvement exhibits and vendors.
Capital Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Place, Chantilly. (202) 969-2976.
Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., & Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
HISTORIC SPEECHES OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., features actor Kevin McIlvaine depicting Martin Luther King Jr.
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Avenue, NW. (202) 347-7527.
Friday at 7:30 p.m.
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION, features refreshments and a live musical performance by Rhythm Method.
Fresh Fields, 1649 Rockville Pike, Rockville. (301) 984-4880.
Tuesday at 7 p.m.
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION, features a costume contest, live musical performances, and refreshments.
La Maison Française, 4101 Reservoir Road, NW. For reservations call (202) 944-6090.
Friday at 7 p.m.-midnight.
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION.
Chadwick's, 203 South Strand St., Alexandria. (703) 836-4442.
Tuesday at 9 p.m.
NEGRO SPIRITUALS AND WORK SONGS, features a lecture by Howard University Choir conductor Dr. J. Weldon Norris and a live musical performance by the Howard University Choir.
Howard University, Rankin Memorial Chapel, 2371 6th St. NW. (301) 487-6584.
Sunday at 4 p.m.
NEW TALENT BRUNCH, features refreshments and appearances by artists Erik Sandberg and Rachel Waldron.
Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. (202) 331-7282.
Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
NIGHT SKY TO FREEDOM, planetarium show demonstrates how stars were used on the Underground Railroad.
Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. (202) 426-6828.
Saturday & Sunday at 4 p.m.
REMEMBERING THE WORK OF THEIR HANDS, features demonstrations by costumed interpreters and a guided tour.
Sully Historic Site, 3601 Sully Road, Chantilly. (703) 437-1794.
Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
RUSSIAN TEA, features a tea service, a silent auction, and a live musical performance by the Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra.
Key Bridge Marriot, 1401 Lee Hwy., Arlington. For reservations call (703) 356-7464.
Sunday at 3 p.m.
SIMCHA CELEBRATION SHOWCASE, features vendors of event-related products and services and a bridal showcase.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville (301) 881-0100.
Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
SWEETHEART JAZZ BRUNCH, features a live musical performance by Night and Day, silent and live auctions, and refreshments.
Westfield's Marriott, 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly. (703) 883-0506.
Sunday 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
TEA WITH GEORGE AND MARTHA WASHINGTON, includes living-history performances, a tea service, and dancing.
Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. For reservations call (703) 838-4242.
Sunday at 3 p.m.
TEENARAMA DANCE PARTY, features dancing and a screening of the film Dance Party: The Teenarama Story.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th & Independence Ave. SW. For reservations call (202) 357-2175.
Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
TEXTILE IDENTIFICATION CLINIC, evaluation and estimation of the historic value of quilts and textiles by curator Nancy Gibson.
DAR Museum, 1776 D St. NW. For reservations call (202) 879-3240.
Wednesday at 1 p.m.
VIGIL FOR THE FILIPINO CHILDREN OF CLARK AND SUBIC.
Saint Aloysius Parish, 19 I St. NW. (703) 868-0789.
Saturday at 6 p.m.
WASHINGTON BOAT SHOW, includes exhibits of more than 500 boats and boat-related vendors.
Washington Convention Center, 900 9th St. NW. (703) 823-7960.
Friday, noon-9:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., & Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
WINTER FAMILY FESTIVAL DAY, features hands-on textile demonstrations.
Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. (202) 667-0441.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WINTER MADRIGAL FEAST, includes live musical performances, costumed interpreters, and a multi-course medieval dinner.
Laurel Presbyterian Church, 7610 Old Sandy Spring Road, Laurel. For reservations call (301) 464-0119.
Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
WOMAN'S HEART DAY CONFERENCE, features appearances by Lynda Carter and Nikki McCray of the Washington Mystics, free heart disease screenings, and interactive health exhibits.
MCI Center, 601 F St. NW. (202) 628-3200.
Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
WOMEN IN FILM AND VIDEO JOB FAIR, includes representatives from more than 38 film and video companies.
Atlantic Video, 650 Massachusetts Ave. NW. (202) 778-1477.
Saturday, 1-5 p.m.