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FRIDAY

COMEDY: Seven funny ladies, including DCist’s Valerie Paschall, are taking part in Comedy on the Table, an all-women’s comedy night at the Velvet Lounge (915 U Street NW) this evening. Proceeds will be donated to HIPS. 7:00-9:00 p.m. $5.

FITNESS: Crystal City’s 5K Fridays start back up this week and continue every Friday in April. Register, lace up your kicks, and head to 2121 Crystal Drive to participate. 6:30 p.m. $20 for each race, or $60 for all four.

MUSIC: Travis Jackson of Windian Records brings the two-day F*** SXSW, featuring 11 bands in all, to the Montserrat House (2016 9th Street NW) tonight and tomorrow. 8:30 p.m. $12 in advance or $15 at the door for each show.

>> Or, check out the other two-day music festival going on this weekend: Chickfactor 2012: For the Love of Pop! at Artisphere (1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA). Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:00 p.m. $25 in advance, $27 day of show, or two-day passes for $45.

>> Plus, there are a ton more options in the Weekly Music Agenda.

MOVIES: Big Trouble in Little China is E Street Cinema’s (555 11th Street NW) midnight movie tonight and tomorrow. $11.

SATURDAY

YOGA: Work on your best tree pose for Cherry Blossom Yoga on the National Mall at the Sylvan Theater (Independence Avenue SW and 15th Street SW) this Saturday. Find your groove to the music of Bluebrain, who’ve created a soundtrack specifically for this event. 10:00 a.m. Free.

PILLOW FIGHT: In honor of International Pillow Fight Day, let the feathers (or down-alternative stuffing) fly this Saturday at a pillow fight on the National Mall near the Smithsonian castle. Check out photos from last year to see what you’ll be getting yourself into. 1:30 p.m. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT: No ticket to the White House Easter Egg Roll this Monday? No problem. You can still hunt eggs with the presidents at Madam Tussauds’ first annual Easter Egg Hunt. BYOEB (bring your own Easter basket). 8:00-10:00 a.m. Free for kids 12 and under, $10 for kids 13 and up.

FESTIVAL: Celebrate 100 years of cherry blossoms with music, entertainment, food, and explosions at the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival (600-900 Water Street SW) this Saturday. 1:00-9:00 p.m. Free.

DANCE: The Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble, a ballet troupe comprised of African American and other racially diverse dancers, performs at Lincoln Theatre (1215 U Street NW) Saturday. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30-$50.

BURLESQUE: Nerd alert! Epic Win Burlesque, described as “the nerdiest burlesque show in New York City,” brings their sexy, geeky show to the Red Palace (1212 H Street NE) this Saturday. Shows at 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 day of.

VARIETY: A half dozen musicians and comedians take part in The Capital City Showcase this Saturday at the DC Arts Center (2438 18th Street NW). 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $10 online, $15 at the door.

MUSIC: Video Games Live, a combination of orchestra instruments, electic guitars, singers, lights, and videos, bringing to life popular songs from video games is back at the Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD) Saturday. Get a sneak preview here. Shows at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. $55-$76.

>> More options in the Weekly Music Agenda.

SUNDAY

FOOD & DRINK: Forget chocolate bunnies and Cadbury eggs, celebrate Easter with
Zaytinya’s (701 9th Street NW) Greek Easter Festival, featuring dishes like traditional roasted spring lamb, this Sunday through April 22.

MUSIC: Screaming Females gave “one of the most intense performances of the festival” at SXSW this year, according to Valerie’s scouting report. See them Sunday at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) with Laura Stevenson and the Cans. 8:00 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.