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Things to do around DC this weekend: Jan. 17–19

(Snoop Dogg photo by Getty/Alexander Tamargo; Ray Charles photo by Getty)

All weekend

The , at the D.C. Convention Center, is in its 27th year, featuring exhibitors, health screenings, workouts, activities, cooking demos and more in a family-friendly event.

at the Dulles Expo Center, brings together the latest styles and ideas with experts, vendors and exhibitors, with celebrity guests, demos and more.

MLK Days at the in Solomon’s Island, Maryland, features three days of creativity inspired by Dr. King with various activities and creative projects.

The , at the Convention Center, brings summer to life with vendors, dealers and exhibitors all under one roof for hands on, demos and more.

The at the Howard County Fairgrounds this weekend features vendors and artisans, demos, classes and more.

The at Cecil College has vendors, workshops, experts, group sessions, demos and more.

ARTECHOUSE at the Wharf presents , a show in which drawings come to life. Code and creative exploration combine to explore how body, voice and gesture can be transformed into art.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts presents “,” featuring one of the art world’s greatest revolutionaries with a 40-piece display of glass, painted porcelains and sculptures. This is the show’s final weekend.
 presents the exhibit “Becoming Jane,” a multimedia, hands-on exhibit celebrating the extraordinary life work of Dr. Jane Goodall. The event features a 3D simulation and hologram.

The Sackler Gallery󾱲 depicts life within and outside the country with themes of memory, loss, exile, defiance and hope.

The Signature Theatre does cabaret with , which toasts the suave and sophisticated crooner who did it “My Way.”

ճKennedy Center presents the musical “,” at various showtimes through this weekend.

The Gaithersburg Arts Barn presents “,” featuring Don Dillingham and the Metro Jazz Collective.

The Folger Theatre presents the Shakespeare classic “,” in an adaptation set in the 1970s.

Arena Stage presents “,” the story of the heart-wrenching fight for survival of two Afghan women in war-torn Kabul.

The Studio Theatre presents “,” the story of a single mom and dedicated teacher’s plight to give her son opportunities those she teaches will never have.

The George Mason Center for the Arts presents “” A classic Chinese dance and orchestra brings legends of the magical world of ancient China to life.

runs the gamut of new to classic with more than 200 participating restaurants offering delicious deals on prix-fixe meals from brunch, lunch to dinner.

features more than 70 restaurants in offering prix-fixe meal deals and samplers.

will feature delicious deals at restaurants in great neighborhoods  of what’s been deemed “The Best Food City” will have  through this weekend.

Saturday, Jan. 18

The features ice games and winter treats, whiskey tastings, fire dances and entertainers, a DJ and more.

, in Silver Spring, marks Montgomery County Libraries’ Fourth Comic Convention with activities, workshops, crafts, displays, exhibits, an art contest and more.

, at Caboose Commons in Fairfax, welcomes nine craft breweries for tastings with live music, food and more.

You can walk the grounds of dinosaurs at the in Laurel, Maryland, with fossils, reconstructions and the chance to dig to make discoveries.

The will have vendors and practitioners, products and artisans and the finest in holistic healing with demos, workshops and more.

The , at the Carroll County Agricultural Center, features a large indoor display of antiques and collectibles with games, models, food and more.

The Kennedy Center presents “,” which explores the magic of combining violin with percussion instruments. There’s an instrument petting zoo fo rearly arrivals.

Arena Stage presents “,” a family event of live music, laughter and theatrical production for the elementary school-age set.

The Udvar-Hazy Center hosts “,” an alternate-reality game for families set in the thrilling era of early space flight.

Saturday night

The 9:30 Club hosts ’90s rockers .

Pearl Street Warehouse has indie rock with .

At Union Stage, ’s English-Irish singer and rapper .

Rams Head On Stage presents New York rockers .

Jammin’ Java host local multi-instrumentalist and songwriter .

The Hamilton presents pianist/vocalist .

The Strathmore hosts .

Amp by Strathmore has “Voice” singer .

At U Street Music Hall, ’s a mix of tech, house, tribal with .

City Winery presents go-go legends .

The Song Byrd Cafe hosts Portland indie rockers .

At the Tally Ho Theatre ’s .

Blues Alley has sax man .

The Soundry has Cajun and roots rockers .

Sunday, Jan. 19

explores the Civil Rights Movement with a “Music of the Movement” concert and a “Voices of Inspiration” program.

The in Hughesville has North Carolina’s IBMA nominees Carolina Blue.

The is a day of live music, a jam session, panel discussions, poetry and more.

The Emmy Award-winning PBS family classic comes to life when comes to the Warner Theatre with an interactive adventure including music and dance.

The Strathmore has a Sunday matinee with the

Sunday Night

Pearl Street Warehouse hosts the .

The Fillmore hosts the iconic rapper, producer and actor .

Rams Head On Stage presents Hawaiian world music artist .

City Winery has Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter .

The Song Byrd Cafe hosts Nashville singer-songwriter .

Blues Alley has session sax man .

The Soundry has newgrass with .

Hill Country Live hosts .

MGM National Harbor presents R&B vocal icons .

Mary DePompa

WTOP Traffic Reporter, Mary de Pompa has a great understanding of the D.C.-area gridlock, being a third-generation Washingtonian. If you see more than she says, call Mary on the WTOP Traffic Hotline at 202-895-5048 or email her at mdepompa@wtop.com.

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