The Blue Planet: The National Symphony Orchestra accompanies the BCC/Discovery film sequences. [8:30 p.m. Wolftrap, 1551 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna]
Dixie Power Trio: Traditional jazz ensemble performs live outdoors. [5 p.m. National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave. and 7th St. NW]
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The Hope Diamond: The unique 45.52 carat jewel with 350 years of history is on display. [National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW]
The Second City: Improv comedy ensemble performs political satire. [8 p.m. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW]
Underground scene
The Charm Offensive: Local pop punk rockers perform with Lanterns and others. [8:30 p.m. The Red and the Black, 1212 H St. NE]
The Method: Performs with Ramzy and Justin Trawick. [8 p.m. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE]
Saturday
Tennis: Professionals compete in the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. [10 a.m. Fitzgerald Tennis Center,
Dream Theater: Progressive metal band performs with Queensryche. [4:30 p.m. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parrkway, Columbia, Md.]
Kid Rock: The hip hop and country artist performs live. [6:30 p.m. Nissan Pavilion, 7800 Cellar Door Dr. Bristow, Va.]
Paul McCartney: The former Beatle performs his hits. [7:30 p.m. FedEx Field, Landover, Md.]
Tori Amos: Alternative pop singer-songwriter and pianist performs live. [8 p.m. D.A.R. Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW]
Underground scene
The Veils: British alternative rock band performs with Foreign Born and Faces on Film. [8:30 p.m. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE]
