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FRIDAY

COMEDY: Get silly with comedian Demetri Martin at Warner Theater (513 13th Street NW) tonight. 8 p.m. $35.

>> Some of the funniest films from past DC Shorts Film Festivals have been rounded up for the DC Shorts Laughs event at Riot Act Comedy Theater (801 E Street NW). Between shorts, a number of comedians will also take the stage. Tonight at 7:00 p.m. (the 9:30 p.m. show has sold out) and Saturday at 5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $15.

TALK: Spend an evening with NPR’s Terry Gross at the Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD) this evening. The celebrated host will discuss some of the best interviews she’s had on her show. 8:00 p.m. $31.50-$49.50.

MUSIC: Singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards, who’s gained notice due to her collaborations with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, plays the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) tonight with Hannah Georgas.

>> Cryfest, a night of The Cure vs The Smiths, is back at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NE) this evening. 9:00 p.m. $10.

>> Lots of other live music options in the Weekly Music Agenda.

THEATER: We described Elephant Room at Arena Stage (1101 Sixth Street SW) as “where mullets and magic collide” in our review last week. See it tonight at 8 p.m. or at one of its other shows through February 26. Tickets: $40.

DANCE: Step Afrika celebrates the art of stepping with a high energy show at Sidney Harman Hall ( 610 F Street NW) this weekend. 8:00 p.m. Friday, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Saturday. $20 and up.

SATURDAY

CLASS: Participate in the all-day workshop, “How to Make a Film in Washington DC 101,” from 9:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. at the Source Theater (1835 14th Street NW) Saturday. $150.

WINE: Learn how to pair wine and food at Cork Market & Tasting Room’s (1805 14th Street NW) fourth wine fundamentals class this Saturday. Call (202) 265-2674 or email classes@corkdc.com to attend. 2:00-3:30 p.m. $55.

MOVIE: The National Gallery’s (3rd and 7th Streets at Constitution Avenue NW) Ciné-Concert series pairs silent films with live musical accompaniment. This Saturday they’re screening the 1920s film Nathan the Wise. 2:30 p.m. Free.

MUSIC: Astra Via, a new band featuring Olivia Mancini and Jarrett Nicolay plays the Rock and Roll Hotel (1353 H Street NE) Saturday with Little Anchor and The Courtesans. 9:00 p.m. $10.

SUNDAY

CRAFTS: Nothing to wear for Sunday’s major American sporting event? No problem. Head to Pyramid Atlantic’s artist Super Bowl pre-party at Fire Station One Restaurant and Brewing Company (8131 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD) to screenprint a t-shirt or poster with your team’s logo. You can also letterpress a sign or make a football themed book. RSVP at jdominguez@pyramid-atlantic.org. 12 to 5 p.m. $5.

SUPER BOWL: For some the best part of Super Bowl is the food. Jack Rose (2007 18th Street NW) invites hungry football fans to its roof deck Sunday for Super Chili Bowl, an evening of five all-you-can-eat chilis and unlimited beers. 5:30-11:00 p.m. $40.

>> If you’re not staying in to watch the Puppy Bowl on Sunday, head out to Café Saint-Ex (1847 14th Street NW) for the big game and their “Beer Bowl” event. There will be Samuel Adams Boston Lager (for the Patriots) and Brooklyn Lager (for the Giants), as well as glassware giveaways, and football trivia during halftime.

>> The Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike Arlington VA) will be showing the Super Bowl on their big screen. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., game starts at 6:30 p.m. Free admission.

>> Fuel Pizza & Wings (1606 K Street NW) is helping fans get into the competitive spirit Sunday by hosting a “To Hell & Back” Hot Wing Eating Competition before the game ($10 to enter, winner gets $100). During the sporting event munch on Fuel’s Nonna’s Lasagna Pizza (in honor of the Giants), or a Clam Bake Pizza (in honor of the Patriots). 4:30-11:00 p.m.

MUSIC: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony plays the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) Sunday with Dillemma & Dizzy. 10:00 p.m. $25.