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ACCORDIONS: Tonight’s free performance at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage features Los Angeles based band Very Be Careful performing Colombian vallenato music—”a traditional cumbia sound that centers around the accordion, backed with percussion and bass.” The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2700 F Street NW) 6 p.m. Free

COCKTAILS: Six area bartenders compete to make the best “sherry blossom cocktail.” Ticket includes light hors d’oeuvres and a taste of each cocktail. Cash bar also available. Occidental Grill & Seafood (1475 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) 6-9 p.m. $35

FISHING: Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts to discuss the tips and tricks of fly fishing with urban fly fishing consultant Rob Snowhite. Meridian Pint (3400 11th Street NW) 7-9 p.m Submit payment in the form of a map.

Later this week…

TUESDAY: In honor of March Madness, this month’s A People’s Choir will feature songs related to crazy madness. Final song list will be posted here today. The madness happens at Stetsons. (1610 U Street NW) 7:45 p.m. Free

WEDNESDAY: Eat pizza and listen to stories about how science affects our lives in unexpected ways. A Story Collider event. Koshland Science Museum (525 E Street NW) 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7-10

THURSDAY: Catch a pay-what-you-can performance of Brave Spirits Theatre’s Arden of Faversham, the tale of Alice Arden and her plot to murder her husband. The Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) 8 p.m. PWYC

FRIDAY: Never Sleep Alone, the NYC based “comedy and music show designed to help people hook up,” is returning to Gypsy Sally’s for one night only. At least half the audience will find someone to go home with during the show or the after party. Gypsy Sally’s (3401 K Street NW) 7:30 p.m. $20-35