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takes New Orleans on the road for a co-headlining gig with Dumpstaphunk. Howard Theatre,
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‘Portlandia’ Pretentious mixologists aren’t exclusive to Portland, Ore. — but they’re what make IFC’s “Portlandia” so funny. Ex-“SNL” star Fred Armisen, below right, and rocker Carrie Brownstein, below left, are back for a fourth season (Thurs., 10 p.m.) to skewer the city “where young people go to retire.”
620 T St. NW; Wed., 8 p.m., $27.50$62.50; thehowardtheatre.com, 202803-2899. (Shaw-Howard U) SUNDAY
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Orchid Symphony
Mark Morris Dance Group Mark Morris is a titan of modern dance, and his Brooklyn-based troupe is world-renowned for creating unpredictable, richly textured performances backed by live music. The group’s appearance at George Mason’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall features compositions by Henry Cowell, Ivor Cutler and some guy named Bach.
States Botanic Garden Conservatory, 100 Maryland Ave. SW; through April 27, free; 202-225-8333, usbg.gov. (Federal Center)
THURSDAY
Robin Thicke
TUESDAY
Beck, ‘Morning Phase’
‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ Jimmy Fallon moved offices last week, now it’s Seth Meyers’ turn. The longtime anchor of “Saturday Night Live’s” “Weekend Update” moves to NBC’s “Late Night,” (Mon., 12:35 a.m.) where he’ll serve up his signature snark on a nightly basis. “SNL” alum Fred Armisen will lead Meyers’ house band and former “Update” co-anchor Amy Poehler is his first guest.
pose as an average American couple in a Virginia suburb. If you’re not caught up, stream Season 1 on Amazon Prime.
4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax; Thur., 8 p.m., $55; 703993-3000, patriotcenter .com.
Kermit Ruffins and The BBQ Swingers A fixture on HBO’s “Treme,” jazz trumpeter Kermit Ruffins
FRIDAY
Randy Rogers Band For their most recent album, “Trouble,” the Randy Rogers Band taps into a more gritty sound than the country group is known for. Rogers’ growl is not unlike the gruff tones of his peer Dierks Bentley — with just an extra dash of redneck flavor. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW; Fri., 8 p.m., $30; 202265-0930, 930.com. (U Street)
SATURDAY
Best Picture Marathon It’s either the best or worst idea ever: Watch all of the Oscar Best Picture nominees in one 24-hour sitting. AMC’s Georgetown location screens all nine on Saturday (and part of Sunday). AMC Loews Georgetown, 3111 K St. NW; Sat., 10 a.m., $60; 202342-6033, amctheatres.com.
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‘Beyond Bollywood’
WEDNESDAY
‘The Americans’ Hailed as one of the best new dramas of 2013, “The Americans” returns for a second season of Cold War-era intrigue (Wed., 10 p.m., FX). For the uninitiated, the show follows two KGB spies (played by Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys) who
Either you’ve been living under a rock, or you know all the words to Robin Thicke’s summer mega-hit “Blurred Lines.” He probably has other songs, too. Find out at the Patriot Center. Patriot Center,
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It’s been fiveand-a-half long years since Beck released his last album, 2008’s “Modern Guilt.” But this week, everyone’s favorite slacker-folkie is back with “Morning Phase,” a mellow set of 13 beautifully crafted songs that serve as a spiritual sequel to Beck’s mostly acoustic 2002 classic “Sea Change.”
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George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax; Sun., 4 p.m., $23-$46; 703-993-8888, cfa.gmu.edu
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In its latest exhibit, the U.S. Botanic Garden features orchids from around the world set among elaborate topiaries, musical fountains, and even an orchid chandelier. It’s like “Fantasia” come to life. United
The sprawling exhibit “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation,” at the National Museum of Natural History, chronicles Indian Americans’ contributions to the U.S. over the last three centuries. Artifacts include a dress by designer Naeem Khan that was worn by Michelle Obama and a portrait of DJ Rekha, left, who’s credited with popularizing bhangra in America. National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW; opens Thur.-TBA, free; 202-633-1000, mnh.si.edu. (Smithsonian)