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MUSIC: Big name spoken word performer Ursula Rucker is performing two shows at Bohemian Caverns in support of her latest effort, Ruckus Soundsysdom. $15 in advance, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

MUSIC: Forgot to snag a ticket to see the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, tonight at will be at DAR Constitution Hall? Call the box office at 202-638-2661 to see if you can squeeze in. $65-$125, 8 p.m.

ART: Local artist Mary Early opens a new solo show, Sculpture 1275, tonight at Washington Sculptors Group. The show was curated by Project 4’s Anne Surak, and the reception runs from 5 to 7 p.m.

MUSIC: We interviewed A Place To Bury Strangers last year, and tonight they’re back at the 9:30 Club with Ceremony and Sian Alice Group. 9:45 p.m., $12.

MUSIC: Broken Social Scene are at the State Theatre in Falls Church with http://www.landoftalk.com/. 8:30 p.m., $25.

MOVIE: The OAS’s Art Museum of the Americas is hosting a free screening of the Academy Award nominated Maria Full of Grace tonight at 6:30 p.m. Screening held at temporary space located at 1889 F Street NW, RSVP to ggross(at)oas.org or (202) 458-3752.