Around town

Published January 24, 2011 5:00am ET



Basketball: The Washington Wizards play the Denver Nuggets. [7 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW] Stomp: The musical act with percussion, dance, and comedy is performed on stage. [8 p.m. Warner Theatre, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]

Then and Now: A concert of music by Bach and Paul Schoenfield. [7:30 p.m. St. Columba’s Church, 4201 Albemarle St. NW]

Controversial Characters of Portraits Past: An exhibit of nontraditional epoxy resin paintings by Eric Finzi. [12 p.m. Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE]

Jane Freundel Levey: The consulting editor and contributing authors of “Washington at Home” discuss D.C.’s neighborhoods. [6:30 p.m. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW]

Reinterpreting the Dumbarton House: A tour by the D.C. Preservation League. [6 p.m. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW]

Six Women Artists: An exhibit of art by Heather Wilcoxon, Julie Linowes and more. [11 a.m. Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW]

Comfort Foods: A Jewish cooking class featuring basic comfort foods. [6:30 p.m. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW]

The Orchid in Chinese Painting: An exhibit of 20 works from the 15th to the 19th centuries. [10 a.m. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW]

Underground scene

Matthew Dear: The electronic pop artist performs with Outputmessage and Alvin Risk. [8 p.m. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW]

Max Levine Ensemble: Local punk rock group performs with Chewing on Tinfoil and Livia. [8 p.m. Hole in the Sky, 2110 5th St. NE]

Pierre Bensusan: The French-Algerian guitarist and singer performs. [8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave. Vienna]