It’s the last week of Capital Fringe, which means now’s the time to catch that show you’ve been wanting to see. At DCist, we’ve teamed up with DC Metro Theater Arts and DC Theatre Scene to give you recommendations for our favorite performances.

The last day of the festival is this Sunday, and there will be shows every night until then (except Monday).

TUESDAY, JULY 23

Playwright Doug Robinson’s Pride of Doves is an exploration of society’s indifference to violence. It all starts when the three main characters discover a dead bird (some say it’s a dove, others say a pigeon) and set out to find its killer. John Bavoso from DC Theatre Scene writes, “I, for one, can’t wait to see what Robinson’s up to next.” (8 p.m., Dove – Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church)

CRAPSHOOT! is a political comedy that draws inspiration from recent events. When Al Stone votes for the first time in his life in 2016, “his participation in the democratic experiment turns his life upside down.” And now he has to deal with the consequences. Andy Arnold from DC Metro Theater Arts praises the show, saying it “gives the audience an opportunity to laugh at the close-minded thinkers across the board.” (8:45 p.m., Cherry – Westminster Presbyterian Church)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24

In You Don’t Have a Copyright on Your Mom’s Legacy (and Other Dumb Things People Say When You’re Mourning), Greg DeLucia takes his audience on a personal story of loss and fully embraces the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” As DeLucia talks about the death and funeral of his late mother, his own comedic talent and vulnerability allow the audience to connect with him. Dan Desai Martin from DC Theatre Scene praises his performance, saying it “felt like he was just entertaining friends with ridiculous tales over a beer.” (8 p.m., Crocodile – Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church)

Katie Nixon takes audiences on a journey of healing from trauma in 52 Pickup. The title comes from a card game of the same name, and it is, in fact, a metaphor for the underlying theme of the play—how to pick up the pieces after your life falls apart. Andrew Walker White from DC Metro Theater Arts calls it “witty, interactive, and as hilarious as it is sobering.” (6 p.m., Spider – Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church)

THURSDAY, JULY 25

Without words, Collette Campbell’s Home, Sweet, _____ is meant to tug at your heartstrings. It follows the story of a clown searching for home, who undergoes a series of trials and tribulations to finally arrive there. William Powell from DC Metro Theater Arts calls it “a delightful 40 minutes of silent theater.” (8:30 p.m., Crocodile – Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church)

Adapted from the H.P. Lovecraft horror story of the same name, The Hound tells the story of a grave-robber who faces terrifying consequences when he steals a magical amulet: the howling of a hound that continues to follow him. And although Tim Treanor from DC Theatre Scene anticipated difficulty in bring this classic to life, he praises the one-man show’s “ingenuity, a shrewd and judicious altering of the text, and a terrific performance by adapter Greg Oliver Bodine.” (6 p.m., Spider – Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church)

FRIDAY, JULY 26

Natasha Preston’s fiercely personal one-woman show, Conversations, brings her and her late father’s conversations to life. Featuring original music by Elizabeth Woolf and stories from past, Preston shapes a story that is refreshing and vulnerable. Andrew Walker White from DC Metro Theater Arts compares it to Nixon’s performance in 52 Pickup, writing that “their commitment to the stage is heart-warmingly similar.” (7:15 p.m., Spider – Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church)

When Rob Raffety realizes that his own death is forthcoming, he makes a bucket list. But it’s not your typical bucket list, because as Raffety explains, most people have two of them—a public one (that you want people to think you have) and a private one (that you actually have). What I’ve All Been Waiting For is a hilarious, interactive comedy, according to Tim Treanor from DC Theatre Scene. (9:45 p.m., Crocodile – Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church)

SATURDAY, JULY 27

Contradiction Dance Theatre Ensemble takes a deep dive into the slight falsehoods we tell each day in Little White Lies. The show uses fairy lights, dance, and a variety of music to put together a performance that delves into today’s politics. Jane Franklin from DC Metro Theater Arts urges readers to attend, saying “you may not know exactly where the performance is going or precisely where you are, but you can find your own truth as you travel along.” (2:15 p.m., Peacock – Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church)

Kelly Whealan George from DC Theatre Scene writes that Mamita: Eulogies to the Living “is much more than a eulogy that remembers a loved one’s life.” After her mother dies, Charla (played by playwright Adriana Hillas) comes to the realization that she can visit her mother in her dreams. George praises Hillas’ command of the stage and advises her readers, “if your mom is still alive, go give her a call and tell her she was enough. If not, go into your dreams and relive your memories with her.” (7:30 p.m., Cherry – Westminster Presbyterian Church)

SUNDAY, JULY 28

Nicole Cox’s Office of the Speaker tackles what happens when you’re forced to put your principles to the side in order to survive. A young, progressive teacher and a writer, Abigail is hired to work for the conservative speaker of the House, and has to come to terms with what that means to her. Dan Desai Martin writes for DC Theatre Scene that the show “remain[s] true to its message about both the power of words and consequences for actions.” (3 p.m., Crocodile – Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church)

Hope Lafferty puts together seven original plays in Mayhem and Other Delights, with topics ranging from opiate addiction to meditation to self-driving cars. As Lafferty notes in the program, she grew tired of writing about other people’s projects as a science writer, and decided to step foot in the field of playwriting—these seven short plays are the result of that work. John Bavoso from DC Theatre Scene praises the actors’ talent and the band leader’s “infectious” personality, writing “You’re not likely to find better scene changes anywhere [else] in the festival.” (2 p.m., Peacock – Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church)