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MOVIES: The Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival (1300 Lee Highway, Arlington) presents star-crossed lovers Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in Romeo + Juliet. 8 p.m. Free.
>> The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest tells both the story of George Mallory, who in 1924 attempted to be the first to reach the summit of Everest, and of Conrad Anker, who 75 years later discovered Mallory’s body. Catch the film at the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater at the National Museum of Natural History at 7:45 and 9:30 p.m. tonight, $15. Then, tomorrow, meet Conrad Anker at the Bailey’s Crossroads REI (3509 Carlin Springs Road, Arlington) at 2 p.m.
MUSIC: Arcade Fire and Spoon make their way to Merriweather (10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD) tonight. 6 p.m. doors, $32 – $48.50.
>> Kicks!, the free monthly dance party featuring DJs Kim and Sara playing rock, punk, and power pop, hits Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) tonight. 9:30 p.m. Free.
COMEDY: The Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) presents Don’t Block The Box Comedy Show Deux featuring these jokers: Brian Parise, Jake Young, Jessica Brodkin, Reggie Melbrough, Evan Valentine, and hosted by Courtney Fearrington. 7 p.m., $2.
SHOPPING: Stock up on clothes and school supplies this weekend, during Virginia’s tax holiday, which begins tonight and goes through Sunday.