Around town

Published February 3, 2011 5:00am ET



Friday Basketball: The Washington Wizards play the Orlando Magic. [7 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW]

Mike Epps: The comedian performs with D.L. Hughley. [7:30 p.m. D.A.R. Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW]

Salim Washington: The tenor saxophonist performs with the Harlem Arts Ensemble. [8 p.m. Twins Jazz Club, 1344 U St. NW]

Friday Morning Music Club: A performance of three folk songs arranged by Julie Gunn. [12 p.m. Sumner School Museum, 1201 17th St. NW]

Ellis Paul: The folk pop singer-songwriter from Boston performs. [7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave., Vienna]

“Owl Moon”: The Taffety Punk Theatre Company performs the new play by local playwright Liz Maestri. [8 p.m. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE]

Saturday Basketball: The Washington Wizards play the Atlanta Hawks. [7 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW]

“Lions of Industry, Mothers of Invention”: A stage play for kids telling the stories of innovative African Americans. [10 a.m. National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW]

La Chandeleur: Kids can enjoy crepes, stories and crafts celebrating the French holiday. [10 a.m. Hillwood Estate, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW]

Community Day: A day to learn about Earth from space with games and hands-on activities. [10 a.m. Koshland Science Museum, 525 E St. NW]

Satin Doll Trio: The local jazz, swing and Latin ensemble performs. [8 p.m. Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St., Alexandria]

NoCo: The rock group performs for their CD release party. [9 p.m. Rock N Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE]