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The week in fun calendar

Thursday, April 16 Camp Lo 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Bohemian Caverns, 2003 11th St. N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) INFO: The hip-hop duo brings their lively jams to the District. COST: $15

Grapes with the Apes 6 p.m. WHERE: National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. N.W. METRO: Cleveland Park (red line) INFO: Taste local wines, jam to live music and check out the baby ape during this wine tasting fundraiser for the zoo's Conservation Fund. COST: $40

Friday, April 17 Thao Nguyen and the Get Down Stay Down 9 p.m. WHERE: 9:30 club, 815 V. St. N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) INFO: Come groove to the riffs of this D.C.-based folk rocker. COST: $13

Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra 5 p.m. WHERE: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets N.W. METRO: Gallery Place-Chinatown (red, green and yellow lines) INFO: This performance is part of the museum's celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. COST: Free

Saturday, April 18 Benjy Ferree 7 p.m. WHERE: Som Records, 1843 14th St. N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial (green and yellow lines) INFO: Pick up a Domino Records sampler featuring the Junior Boys and Franz Ferdinand among others, and listen to Ferree give a free live acoustic performance. COST: Free

Hometown Heroes 10 p.m. WHERE: Trinidad and Tobago Association of Washington D.C., 5123 Georgia Ave. N.W. METRO: Georgia Avenue/Petworth (green line) INFO: Great DJs make for an electric late-night dance party. COST: $10

Sunday, April 19 Earth Day on the National Mall Noon WHERE: National Mall, between the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: It's easy to be green with a celebration of Earth Day on the National Mall, featuring live performances from the Flaming Lips and Los Lobos. COST: Free

"Jungle Books" 1 and 4 p.m. WHERE: Lansburgh Theatre - Shakespeare Theatre Company, 450 Seventh St. N.W. METRO: Gallery Place-Chinatown (red, green and yellow lines) INFO: Rudyard Kipling's tale comes to life in the CityDance Ensemble's adaptation. COST: $18

Monday, April 20 Korean Contemporary Metal and Art Show 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. WHERE: Embassy of Republic of Korea, 2370 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. METRO: Dupont Circle (red line) INFO: Myriad and diverse pieces of metal art and jewelry will be on display. COST: Free

Tempests on Metal: Tornado Paintings on Copper by Jeff Wilson 12:10 p.m. WHERE: National Gallery, METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines) INFO: Enjoy a lecture on metalwork by a member of the NGA design department. COST: Free

Tuesday, April 21 Alexi Murdoch 8 p.m. WHERE: Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St N.E. METRO: Union Station (red line) INFO: The Scottish singer/songwriter will perform his rich, folksy ballads. COST: $15

La Vida Intensa 10 a.m.-7 p.m. WHERE: Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Court N.W. METRO: Dupont Circle (red line) INFO: Hillyer showcases artist Gregory Ferrand's story-telling, acrylic pieces. COST: Free


Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.


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