All events free unless otherwise stated.
Friday, Jan. 14
"The Job" Improv Show 10 p.m., D.C. Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW Admission $10
Washington Improv theater incorporates audience suggestions into a comedic story about the town where "So, what do you do?" is the quintessential question. Runs Fridays and Saturdays until Feb. 5. See www.dcwit.com for details.
Saturday, Jan. 15
Krispy Kreme Coat Drive 6332 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Va. and 14919 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, Md.
Donors can trade each old coat for a dozen glazed donuts. Lasts through Jan. 23.
"Freedom: The Struggle Continues" 4-6:30 p.m., UDC Main Auditorium Building 26, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with this 20th annual event as Mayor Williams honors Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton and the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA with "Living the Dream" awards. Call 202-727-6306 for more information.
Wednesday, Jan. 19
Pre-Inauguration Candlelight Vigil and Meditation on Peace 6-7:30 p.m., All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard St. NW
The Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship offers a chance to reflect on peace and unity on the eve of a new presidential term. Entrance on 16th Street. See www.wbpf.org for details.
Intern Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. Marian Koshland Science Museum, 6th and E streets NW
Interns and college students interested in science and policy issues are invited to talk about "the science behind the headlines." RSVP required. E-mail ksm@nas.edu, call (202) 334-1201 or visit the museum lobby. Beer and wine costs $5; must be 21. See www.koshland-science-museum.org for details.
Thursday, Jan. 20
"Noise Against Fascism" Concert 8 p.m., Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW
Admission $12 Concert features Mirror/Dash, The Believers, Metalux, Double Leopards, 16 Bitch Pileup, Monotract, Nautical Almanac, Buzzardstain, Chris Corsano/Paul Flaherty, To Live and Shave in L.A. and Magik Markers. See www.blackcatdc.com for details.
This Month
"Restaurant Week" Celebration of Local Cuisine
More than 100 local restaurants will prepare special three-course meals for the event. Ends Jan.16. Lunch is $20.05; dinner is $30.05 at all restaurants. See www.washington.org/restaurantwk for details.
Eat for Tsunami Disaster Relief Bangkok Joe's, 3000 K St. NW
The restaurant owners, both Thailand natives, will donate $5 to the Thai Embassy for each three-course Restaurant Week exclusive meal ordered. Call (202) 333-4422 for more information.
Photo-Ops at the "Oval Office" 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mandarin Oriental Washington, 1330 Maryland Ave. SW
A room decorated as an exact copy of the Oval Office offers a cutout of President George W. Bush for photo-ops. Open until Jan. 25. Call (202) 554-8588 for more information.
Iranian Film Festival 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Freer Gallery of Art's Meyer Auditorium, Jefferson Drive at 12th Street SW
The ninth annual festival includes "suspensful thrillers" and "moving examinations of politcs, religion and relationships." Films have English subtitles. Runs until Feb. 6. See www.asia.si.com for details.
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