>> Soprano Christine Schäfer will perform Winterreise, with accompanist Eric Schneider, at the Austrian Embassy at 7:30 p.m. To buy a ticket at this point, you need to call the Vocal Arts Society directly (202-365-9064).

>> Former Fraser Gallery co-owner, blogger, and artist F. Lennox Campello opens a show he curated at R Street Gallery, which includes some big local names. Maggie Michael, Amy Lin, Jeffrey Cudlin, Andrew Wodzianski, John Blee, Steve Lapin, and Campello himself feature their work in Color Invitations. Reception is 6 to 8 p.m. Ten percent of all sales will go to the Whitman-Walker Clinic.

>> Since you won’t be able to get into that Yeasayer/MGMT show at Black Cat‘s backstage tonight, head over to 9:30 Club where tickets are still available for legendary indie rock group Blonde Redhead. Don’t miss our interview with frontwoman Kazu Makino over here. $20, with School of Seven Bells, doors at 7:30 p.m.

>> Warehouse is hosting an informal conversation about the future of the Warehouse Art Gallery tonight at 7 p.m. Brainstorm with fellow art scenesters and aficionados.

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