Going Out Guide: This Week's Best Free Events + Spring Arts Preview

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, January 30, 2012 Free and easy events Watch the Super Bowl on a (very) big screen at Arlington Cinema 'N' Draft House. Plus: a free film screening at AFI and a Black History Month celebration at the Portrait Gallery. [ Read more ] Spring arts All the best art, theater, music, dance and film for the next few months. [ Read more ] Gurus' Picks DC Brau's new premiere Fritz Hahn Monday, Jan. 30 | Boundary Stone hosts the world premiere of a truly local beer: DC Brau's rich Penn Quarter Porter aged for six months in barrels that once held Catoctin Creek whiskey. [ Read more ] The Dude Fest abides Alex Baldinger Thursday, Feb. 2 | "The Big Lebowski" has little in common with "The Rocky Horror Picture show," save for a cult fanbase that occasionally dresses in costume for screenings. The annual Dude Fest is your best chance to wear a bathrobe to the movies. [ Read more ] This is a comedian David Malitz Friday, Feb. 3 | Demetri Martin comes to town to present his usual variety of non sequiturs, observations and smart silliness. [ Read more ] 'Light Moves' Jess Righthand Friday-Saturday, Feb.3-4 | Choreographer Margaret Jenkins unveils a new piece called "Light Moves" with media artist Naomie Kremer, composer Paul Dresher, poet Michael Palmer and live music by the Paul Dresher Ensemble. [ Read more ] Short notice Stephanie Merry Friday-Saturday, Feb. 3-4 | Laugh it up at Riot Act when some of the funniest entries from the DC Shorts Film Festival screen between live comedy acts. [ Read more ] More From Going Out Guide Restaurants Events Theater Bars & Clubs Music Kid-Friendly Movies Museums Visitors Guide KRONOS QUARTET - ALIM QASIMOV ENSEMBLE. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18. 8PM. $45. The foremost mugham singers, adventurous instrumentalists and an ancient musical form. A rare USA tour by Azerbaijan's celebrated vocalists! CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. Celebrating 10 Years in the Company of Extraordinary Minds. claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. 301.405.ARTS. Click here for tickets! Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Two uncommon men working toward one common goal: equality. Ford's Theatre presents the world premiere of NECESSARY SACRIFICES, a captivating depiction of the struggle for a post-emancipation world. Click here for tickets! ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA WITH JEAN YVES-THIBAUDET. Friday, February 10 at 8PM. $45. Orpheus performs without a conductor, conveying the intimacy of chamber music at orchestral proportions. CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. 301.405.ARTS. Click here for tickets! Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy