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OSCARS: Dress up as your favorite celebrity and spend an evening celebrating all things Oscars during the Smithsonian Associates’ “A Red-Carpet Night with Oscar.” Film writer Noah Gittell will lead a discussion around the history of the Academy Awards, the most memorable Oscar ceremonies, and of course, this year’s nominations. Wax versions of your favorite celebrities will be available for photos ops. Ticket includes one complimentary drink, (cash bar also available). There will be an award for the best dressed, and when you give your Oscar predictions, you’ll be eligible for prizes awarded after Sunday’s show. S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW) 6:45-8:45 p.m. $35-45

JAZZ: Grab refreshments and board games, and listen to live jazz in the Kogod Courtyard. Local printers from Lily Press will also be on-site, helping you make your own prints to take home. American Art Museum (Eighth and F Streets NW) 5-7 p.m. Free

BALLET: The Washington Ballet’s production of Sleepy Hollow runs now through Sunday. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2700 F Street NW) 7:30 p.m. $56-145