Friday Between the Buried and Me: The progressive metal band performs. [7 p.m. The Fillmore, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring]
CANT: Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor performs with Luke Temple and Blood Orange. [8 p.m. Rock & Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE]
Independent Inventors Symposium: Learn about intellectual property protection, innovation and entrepreneurship. [1 p.m. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW]
Lorin Maazel: The conductor directs a performance featuring pianist Simon Trpceski. [8 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]
The Magic of Monk: Jeff Antoniuk performs music by Thelonius Monk with his group. [9 p.m. Twins Jazz Club, 1344 U St. NW]
Ellis Paul: The folk singer-songwriter from Boston performs with Lizanne Knott and more. [8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave., Vienna]
Saturday
Little Dragon: The Swedish electronic band performs. [7 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW]
John Oliver: The comedian from “The Daily Show” performs. [7:30 p.m. Warner Theatre, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]
Sting: The pop musician performs.[8 p.m. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW]
Spooky Swamp Day: Explore ghostly secrets of amphibians that lurk in water. [2 p.m. National Aquarium, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW]
An Evening of Great Melodies: Haitian musicians perform. [6:30 p.m. Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring]
Magical Halloween Masquerade: Celebrate with performing arts, exhibits and a costume contest. [8 p.m. Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW]
