Photo by John Sonderman.

LIP SYNCING: Can’t sing? No problem. Watch the crowning of the next Britney Spears during Washington City Paper’s Lip Sync Wars. Liaison Capitol Hill Rooftop Pool (415 New Jersey Avenue) 6:30 p.m $20

NEWSBOYS: A twelve night run of Newsies begins. The National Theatre (1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) 7:30 p.m. $73+

BALLET: Tonight is the first of seven performances of The Royal Ballet’s production of Don Quixote. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2700 F Street NW) $30+