Around Town — Feb. 13

Published February 12, 2009 5:00am ET



Performances
Labelle: The American R&B and soul group performs their mix of disco and funk. [8 p.m. D.A.R. Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW]

Ann Hampton Callaway: The Broadway composer and singer performs live. [9:30 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]

Atrium Quartet: Young string quartet performs Mendelssohn and more. [8 p.m. Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE]

Srdjan Caldarovic: Croation pianist performs with violinist Ivan Novinc. [6:30 p.m. IDB Cultural Center, 1300 New York Ave. NW]

Imperial China: Performs with New Rock Church of Fire. [8 p.m. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE]

“Alone Again, Naturally”: Singer and comedian Joe Peck performs for those unlucky in love. [8 p.m. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NW]

“Hunchback”: A stage production of the classic story of Notre Dame’s Quasimodo. [7 p.m. Shakespeare Theater Company, 450 7th St. NW]

Around town
“The Baader Meinhof Complex”: A German film about the country’s struggle with terrorism in the 1970s. [7 p.m. National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW]

Katsucon XV: The Japanese anime and manga convention is here. [10 a.m. Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va.]

Saturday
Performances
Lalah Hathaway: Contemporary R&B singer performs. [8 p.m. D.A.R. Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW]

Tommy Parlon Dance Projects: Dance ensemble performs for the Capitol Hill Art League’s new exhibition opening. [5 p.m. Capitol Hill Arts, 545 7th St. SE]

The Paschall Brothers: Family singers perform Virginia Tidewater Gospel. [6 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]

Around town
La Saint-Valentin: A French celebration of passion and romance with champagne, pastries, and dancing. [8 p.m. La Maison Francaise, 4101 Reservoir Road NW]

International Wine & Food Festival: Wine, spirits, beer and chef demonstrations from all over the world. [2 p.m. Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]

Catapalooza: A cat adoption open house with veterinarians, art, books, kids’ activities and refreshments. [11 a.m. Washington Animal Rescue League, 71 Oglethorpe St. NW]