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Going Out Guide for the District of Columbia, Jan. 15-21, 2015, Take 5! Jazz Series Saxophonist Antonio Parker appears with trumpeter Tom Williams, pianist Allyn Johnson, bassist Herman Burney and drummer Harold Summey in a tribute to the music of Charlie “Bird” Parker presented in conjunction with the exhibition “The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art.” 5-7 p.m. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kogod Courtyard, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000.

Andrew Keen The founder of Audiocafe.com will discuss his book “The Internet Is Not the Answer.” 7 p.m. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. www.politics-prose.com. Free.

National Symphony Orchestra Led by conductor Christoph Eschenbach, the NSO performs Dvorak’s “Carnival Overture,” Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” and the U.S. premiere of Wolfgang Rihm’s NSO co-commissioned Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Tzimon Barto. Thursday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m. Kennedy Center, Concert Hall, 2700

Bellini’s “La Sonnambula” The In Series performs an English adaptation of the Italian opera story about young love and sleepwalking in bel canto style. Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m. Through Jan. 25. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. 202-204-7763. www.inseries.org. $42, seniors $39, youth $22.

Room at the End of the Hall” The Wild Root Company performs Rocco Natale’s haunting drama about two men burying the ashes of their childhood caretaker. Opens Thursday at 8 p.m. Continues Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m. Closes Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Arena Stage, Kogod Cradle, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300.

Portraits of Self as Others” and “Emerging Artists” In the Upper Gallery, Washington artists Luke Atkinson, Kanchan Balse, Laura Elkins, Amanda Kates, Joren Lindholm and Paul Pietsch display portraits in a mixed-media exhibition curated by Thomas Drymon. Emerging local artists display their paintings and prints on the lower level. Through Jan. 31. Studio Gallery, 2108 R St. NW.

FRI 16
Cowboy Mouth The New Orleans rock band plays an early show. With All Mighty Senators. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW.

Evening at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia Traditional Saudi fare will be served buffet-style at this embassy mixer featuring a fashion show, a slide presentation and art displays. Business attire is suggested. 7-9:30 p.m. Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 601 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 301-519-

Smithsonian Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Program Kica Matos, director of immigrant rights and racial justice at the Center for Community Change, gives the keynote speech at this event with entertainment by the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir, Alfred Kiger Savoy Players in collaboration with D.C. Youth Ensemble, and the 2014 D.C. Schools Latin Dance Competition Winners. 7 p.m. National Museum of the American Indian, Rasmuson Theater, Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-4844.

Gigi” Vanessa Hudgens stars in Lerner and Loewe’s musical comedy set in Belle Époque Paris. Opens Friday at 7:30 p.m., continues Saturday-Sunday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 12. Kennedy Center, Eisenhower Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-

Washington Improv Theater In “Road Show: Wintry Mix,” the District’s long-form improv troupe creates one-of-a-kind shows built on a single audience suggestion. Opens Friday with shows at 7:30 and 10 p.m., continues Saturday at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Through Feb. 14. D.C. Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833.

The Cheick Hamala Diabate Experience The West African griot musician and historian from Mali plays the ngoni and the American banjo. With Congo y Castro. 8 p.m. Tropicalia, 2001 14th St. NW. 202-629-4535.

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” Five actors portray more than 40 characters in Ken Ludwig’s comedy about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigating the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles.” Opens Friday at 8 p.m., continues Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 22. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300.

SAT 17
Super Diamond The Neil Diamond tribute band performs. Doors open at 8 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW.

Lisa Fischer After a career as a backup singer for the Rolling Stones, Patti LaBelle and many others, Fischer won a Grammy for her single “How Can I Ease the Pain.” Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899.

The Reverend Horton Heat The Texas psychobilly trio headlines “The Ultimate Big Bang and Twang Show” with Robert Gordon, Dale Watson and Rosie Flores. 8:30 p.m. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. 202-667-4490.

SUN 18
“Txt” Brian Feldman performs the D.C. premiere of his show, in which he recites anonymously submitted messages. Audience members are asked to bring a cellphone to participate. Sunday at 7 p.m. Monroe Street Market, American Poetry Museum at the Center for Poetic Thought, 716 Monroe St. NE. 800-838-3006.

Bad Jews” Three cousins at different points on the religious spectrum fight over their grandfather’s heirloom. Thursday-Sunday at 8 p.m. Closes Feb. 1. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300.

The Tempest” Shakespeare’s magical story about vengeance and romance is directed by Ethan McSweeny. Thursday-Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., closes Sunday at 2 p.m. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122.

Rare Essence and Trouble Funk The Washington go-go bands get together for a reunion show. Tickets include a copy of Rare Essence’s “Reunion 2010” CD and a commemorative VIP pass containing a digital copy of a Rare Essence PA tape recorded live at the Howard Theatre in 1979. Doors open at 9 p.m., concert at 10 p.m. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899.

MON 19
“Let Freedom Ring” Natalie Cole and the Let Freedom Ring Choir perform a musical tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 6 p.m. Kennedy Center, Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600.

Mark Wenner’s Blues Warriors The band performs blues music. 6 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. 202-484-7700.

Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor” A 75-item display celebrates the 800th anniversary of the Lincoln Cathedral Magna Carta, one of four copies from 1215. The Magna Carta is a document of constitutional law in Britain issued by King John. Closes Monday. Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE. 202-707-8000.

TUE 20
Readings: “The Astonished Heart” and “Ways and Means” The Washington Stage Guild presents readings of two of Noel Coward’s miniature plays, “The Astonished Heart” and “Ways and Means,” both from the cycle of 10 called “Tonight at 8:30.” 7 p.m. Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, Undercroft Theatre, 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-347-9620.

WED 21
“1984” Readathon A live marathon reading of George Orwell’s sci-fi novel features special guest readers and members of the public as part of the Orwellian America series of events running through Jan. 31. The whole book will be read aloud and streamed live by the D.C. Public Library on YouTube. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321.

Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Washington’s professional basketball team plays against Oklahoma City. Doors open at 7 p.m., game starts at 8 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-628-3200.