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MUSIC: FFS, (the collaboration between Franz Ferdinand and Sparks), performs. The Lincoln Theatre (1215 U Street NW) 8 p.m. $45

ART: The Hill Center Galleries has three new exhibits: Shades of Pastel, Faces & Places and Faces of Spirits. Meet the artists over a glass of wine, beer, or sparkling water at tonight’s opening reception. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital (921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE) 6-8 p.m. Free

WOMEN: The Women’s Voices Theater Festival presents a Women’s Voices Panel Discussion featuring Vicki Dummer, executive vice president, current series programming for the ABC Entertainment Group, and filmmaker Leah Meyerhoff. Moderated by NPR’s Michel Martin. Ford’s Theatre (511 10th Street NW) Free, but reserve your ticket here.

Later this week…

TUESDAY NYC comedian Liz Miele headlines a free show. Bier Baron Tavern (1523 22nd Street NW) 8:00 p.m. Free, but reserve you ticket here.

WEDNESDAY During “Witness to History: Boston Marathon Bombing,” Frank Bond will lead a discussion with a few members of law enforcement that helped end the five-day manhunt and conviction of the Boston Marathon Bombing suspect. Panelists include Special Agent Richard DesLauriers, Sergeant John MacLellan, and United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Carmen M. Ortiz. Burke Theatre at the U.S. Navy Memorial (701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) 6-8:30 p.m Free

THURSDAY Learn the math behind card tricks with Professor Colm Mulcahy. A Celebration of Mind event, honoring the legacy of Martin Gardner, “The Best Friend Mathematics Ever Had.” Marian Koshland Science Museum (525 E Street NW) 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7-10