>> Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with the Omar Sosa Quartet, who will play tonight at the Lincoln Theater in an evening of Afro-Cuban jazz cosponsored by the Smithsonian. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come first-serve basis, starting one hour before the concert. [1215 U St., NW, Free, 8 p.m]
>> For those not content to just sit back and enjoy D.C.’s bevy of musical acts, Clarendon Ballroom offers swing dancing accompanied by a live band. [3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, $10, 9 p.m.]
>> Solly’s on U St. hosts a unique happy hour for D.C.’s vibrant deaf community. Every Tuesday a bar tender fluent in sign language serves up drinks and conversation. Drink specials on Bud, Miller Lite, Jim Beam and Jack Daniels are also offered until 8 p.m. [1952 11 St., NW, Free, 4 p.m.-2 a.m.]
>> As we mentioned yesterday, fashionista Cythia Rowley comes to the Corcoran Gallery tonight to chat about her latest book, Slim: A Fantasy Memoir, with Washingtonians willing to shell out $25 for the privilege. [500 17th St., NW $25, 7 p.m.]
>> A reminder to fans of local band Army of Me. The group has canceled their Wednesday night show at the Black Cat due to illness. They tell DCist they’re still working on rescheduling the appearance promoting their first major-label album Citizen.
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