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Single Ladies

Readers offer advice to a 20-something woman who's single for the first time in four years.

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2009 Filmfest DC

2009 Filmfest DC

The festival this year focuses on Eastern Europe and Japan, but, as always, has a global view.

For the Hip & Hungry

For the Hip & Hungry

Restaurateurs are flocking to a lively stretch of 14th Street.

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Window on China

Window on China

The Meridian International Center's survey of art offers a glimpse of the changing state of China.

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Earth Day on the National Mall: Live Updates

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Here's to hoping the weather stays dry for today's Earth Day festivities on the Mall. Schedule updates, brief reviews and other tidbits will be updated below throughout the day.

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Events Calendar

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Highlighted Events: Sunday, April 19

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    Lucero - Music Event
    A roughed-up mixture of country and punk. With Titus Andronicus.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Annapolis Cup Croquet Match - Miscellaneous Event
    Bring a picnic when you watch the 27th annual croquet competition between St. John's College and the Naval Academy.
    St. John's College | Annapolis, MD
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    Earth Day on the National Mall - Miscellaneous Event
    Get out and get active a few days before Earth Day at a nationwide celebration of all things green. Featured performers include the Flaming Lips, moe., Los Lobos and DJ Spooky.
    The National Mall | Washington, DC
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    Thai Restaurant Week - Miscellaneous Event
    Don't expect big deals like a typical Restaurant Week, but if you like Thai food, this could be the week to partake.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Bethesda Literary Festival - Book Event
    The 10th annual weekend-long celebration of literature brings poets, journalists and novelists of all types together.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Acid Mothers Temple - Music Event
    Japanese experimental rock collective tackles everything from space-rock to Buddhist chant. With Sonic Suicide Squad.
    DC9 | Washington, DC
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    Damien Jurado - Music Event
    Brooding singer-songwriter commands attention on stage. With Laura Gibson.
    Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
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    Earl Klugh - Music Event
    Pop jazz guitarist and Grammy winner.
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC
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    Deborah Riley Dance Projects - Performing Arts
    Led by Dance Place co-director Deborah Riley.
    Dance Place | Washington, DC
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    Heypenny - Music Event
    With Polite Sleeper.
    IOTA Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA

Today's Editors' Picks

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    Looking In: Robert Frank's "The Americans" - Exhibit
    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the book's publication, all 83 pictures from "The Americans" will be on display, including images from across the country that convey a sense of alienation and loneliness.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    Filmfest DC - Miscellaneous Event
    The 23rd annual festival includes talks with directors and dozens of feature films from around the world. This year's festival has a political focus and features films from Japan and Eastern Europe.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Orchids Through Darwin's Eyes - Exhibit
    Take in some natural splendor during a typically gray month. The exhibit uses Charles Darwin's 200th birthday as an opportunity to examine how the father of evolution saw the diverse world of orchids.
    National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    William Fitzsimmons - Music Event
    With Rosi Golan.
    Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
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    The Disco Biscuits - Music Event
    Go to this show by the electro-jam band and there's a good chance you'll be standing next to, in front of or behind someone who is on drugs.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Velvet - Music Event
    With the Chance, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Monday Night $1 Beer Menu - Bar/Club Event
    Got Pabst Blue Ribbon on your mind? Duffy's has it -- and plenty of other old-school beers -- for $1.
    Duffy's Irish Restaurant and Pub | 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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    Pride of Place: Dutch Cityscapes of the Golden Age - Exhibit
    The genre of painting created by 17th century Dutch artists is on display with 45 cityscapes from the painters of Delft, Amsterdam and Haarlem.
    National Gallery of Art | 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

Highlighted Events: Tuesday, April 21

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    Headlights - Music Event
    Dreamy indie rock. With the Love Language, who deftly combine doo-wop and power-pop into irresistible pop nuggets.
    IOTA Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
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    Richard Lloyd - Music Event
    Former guitarist for punk icons Television is still a dynamic performer. With Ottley! and Pillows.
    Velvet Lounge | Washington, DC
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    Orchids Through Darwin's Eyes - Exhibit
    Take in some natural splendor during a typically gray month. The exhibit uses Charles Darwin's 200th birthday as an opportunity to examine how the father of evolution saw the diverse world of orchids.
    National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Filmfest DC - Miscellaneous Event
    The 23rd annual festival includes talks with directors and dozens of feature films from around the world. This year's festival has a political focus and features films from Japan and Eastern Europe.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Looking In: Robert Frank's "The Americans" - Exhibit
    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the book's publication, all 83 pictures from "The Americans" will be on display, including images from across the country that convey a sense of alienation and loneliness.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    Ximena Sarinana - Music Event
    Young Mexican singer-songwriter.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Rah! Rah! Replica - Music Event
    With the Bickersons, on the backstage. A benefit for Girls Rock! DC.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Alexi Murdoch - Music Event
    Scottish indie balladeer. With Dawn Landes.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | 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

Highlighted Events: Wednesday, April 22

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    Earth Day Garden Party - Bar/Club Event
    Poste's garden officially re-opens for the spring season on Earth Day. Come for the party and score free samples.
    Poste | Washington, DC
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    God's Ear - Performing Arts
    Rep Stage presents this play about a couple coping with the loss of their son.
    Howard Community College | Columbia, MD
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    Antebellum - Performing Arts
    Set in 1939, as Atlanta is struggling with the lingering effects of slavery, and Europe is faced with Hitler's death camps, love transcends race, time and the cruelties of the world.
    Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Washington, DC
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    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Performing Arts
    Based on the novel by Ken Kesey, this play follows Randle P. McMurphy as he rebels against the head nurse in the state mental hospital.
    Round House Theatre | Bethesda, MD
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    Looking In: Robert Frank's "The Americans" - Exhibit
    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the book's publication, all 83 pictures from "The Americans" will be on display, including images from across the country that convey a sense of alienation and loneliness.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Filmfest DC - Miscellaneous Event
    The 23rd annual festival includes talks with directors and dozens of feature films from around the world. This year's festival has a political focus and features films from Japan and Eastern Europe.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Orchids Through Darwin's Eyes - Exhibit
    Take in some natural splendor during a typically gray month. The exhibit uses Charles Darwin's 200th birthday as an opportunity to examine how the father of evolution saw the diverse world of orchids.
    National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Greek Easter Wine Dinner - Miscellaneous Event
    Zaytinya celebrates Greek Easter with a four-course dinner, complete with wine pairings.
    Zaytinya | Washington, DC
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    Smithsonian Craft Show Preview Benefit - Miscellaneous Event
    Enjoy first choice shopping, cocktails and buffet.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC
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    Art vs. Craft Tug of War - Exhibit
    A lively discussion on the line between art and craft will be followed by an actual Tug of War outside on Massachusetts Avenue.
    Washington Project for the Arts | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thursday, April 23

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    Big Band Jam - Music Event
    Free performances, mostly by local high school bands, at the Washington Monument.
    Sylvan Theater | Washington, DC
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    Lysistrata - Performing Arts
    Synetic Theater presents Aristophanes' anti-war political satire.
    Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre | Arlington, VA
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    The True History of Coca-Cola in Mexico - Performing Arts
    This comedy contains a series of historical reenactments to chart how American pop culture has invaded the life in Mexico.
    Gala Hispanic Theatre at Tivoli Square | Washington, DC
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    Smithsonian Craft Show - Miscellaneous Event
    This annual show is the nation's premier juried exhibition of contemporary American studio arts and crafts. This year the creations of 120 artists, selected from almost 1,400 applicants, are on display and for sale.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Performing Arts
    Based on the novel by Ken Kesey, this play follows Randle P. McMurphy as he rebels against the head nurse in the state mental hospital.
    Round House Theatre | Bethesda, MD
  • Show/hide event description
    Antebellum - Performing Arts
    Set in 1939, as Atlanta is struggling with the lingering effects of slavery, and Europe is faced with Hitler's death camps, love transcends race, time and the cruelties of the world.
    Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Washington, DC
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    God's Ear - Performing Arts
    Rep Stage presents this play about a couple coping with the loss of their son.
    Howard Community College | Columbia, MD
  • Show/hide event description
    Looking In: Robert Frank's "The Americans" - Exhibit
    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the book's publication, all 83 pictures from "The Americans" will be on display, including images from across the country that convey a sense of alienation and loneliness.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Orchids Through Darwin's Eyes - Exhibit
    Take in some natural splendor during a typically gray month. The exhibit uses Charles Darwin's 200th birthday as an opportunity to examine how the father of evolution saw the diverse world of orchids.
    National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Filmfest DC - Miscellaneous Event
    The 23rd annual festival includes talks with directors and dozens of feature films from around the world. This year's festival has a political focus and features films from Japan and Eastern Europe.
    Various locations | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Friday, April 24

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    Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles - Music Event
    Hard rockin' honky tonk from Boston.
    IOTA Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
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    Mambo Sauce - Music Event
    Local group blends hip-hop and go-go and has a local hit with "Welcome to D.C." With the Echo Boom.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Open-Air French Market - Miscellaneous Event
    Shop Georgetown -- the Parisian way.
    Patisserie Poupon | Washington, DC
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    DNA Test Fest - Music Event
    A full weekend of experimental, noisy, underground rock. Featuring Kurt Vile, Pink Reason, Screen Vinyl Image, True Womanhood and more.
    Velvet Lounge | Washington, DC
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    Big Band Jam - Music Event
    Free performances, mostly by local high school bands, at the Washington Monument.
    Sylvan Theater | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Smithsonian Craft Show - Miscellaneous Event
    This annual show is the nation's premier juried exhibition of contemporary American studio arts and crafts. This year the creations of 120 artists, selected from almost 1,400 applicants, are on display and for sale.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Lysistrata - Performing Arts
    Synetic Theater presents Aristophanes' anti-war political satire.
    Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre | Arlington, VA
  • Show/hide event description
    The True History of Coca-Cola in Mexico - Performing Arts
    This comedy contains a series of historical reenactments to chart how American pop culture has invaded the life in Mexico.
    Gala Hispanic Theatre at Tivoli Square | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Antebellum - Performing Arts
    Set in 1939, as Atlanta is struggling with the lingering effects of slavery, and Europe is faced with Hitler's death camps, love transcends race, time and the cruelties of the world.
    Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    God's Ear - Performing Arts
    Rep Stage presents this play about a couple coping with the loss of their son.
    Howard Community College | Columbia, MD

Highlighted Events: Saturday, April 25

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    Bowerbirds - Music Event
    Plenty folky, but with a bit of kick. With Bell and Birdlips.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    DJ ?uestlove - Music Event
    The Roots' drummer assumes his DJ persona.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Georgetown House Tour - Exhibit
    The country's oldest tour continues, with stops in some of the most impressive gardens and homes of historic Georgetown.
    St. John's Episcopal Church | Washington, DC
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    Maryland Day - Miscellaneous Event
    The annual open house has agricultural exhibits, chemistry experiments, robotics, Terps team autographs and theater and music performances -- plus free ice cream, insect petting, pig kissing and a "Muppet Show" marathon.
    University of Maryland - College Park | College Park, MD
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    Open-Air French Market - Miscellaneous Event
    Shop Georgetown -- the Parisian way.
    Patisserie Poupon | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    DNA Test Fest - Music Event
    A full weekend of experimental, noisy, underground rock. Featuring Kurt Vile, Pink Reason, Screen Vinyl Image, True Womanhood and more.
    Velvet Lounge | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Big Band Jam - Music Event
    Free performances, mostly by local high school bands, at the Washington Monument.
    Sylvan Theater | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Smithsonian Craft Show - Miscellaneous Event
    This annual show is the nation's premier juried exhibition of contemporary American studio arts and crafts. This year the creations of 120 artists, selected from almost 1,400 applicants, are on display and for sale.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Lysistrata - Performing Arts
    Synetic Theater presents Aristophanes' anti-war political satire.
    Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre | Arlington, VA
  • Show/hide event description
    The True History of Coca-Cola in Mexico - Performing Arts
    This comedy contains a series of historical reenactments to chart how American pop culture has invaded the life in Mexico.
    Gala Hispanic Theatre at Tivoli Square | Washington, DC
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Blake Gopnik

'Inventing Marcel Duchamp: The Dynamics of Portraiture'

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A portrait can't get at the essence of its sitter -- because such essences, Duchamp says, do not exist. That makes this show an ideal fit for a museum devoted to digging deep into the art of portraiture. ”

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