If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Washington. From opera to jazz to American roots, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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Violinist Benjamin Beilman at The Kennedy Center
First, catch violinist Benjamin Beilman at The Kennedy Center for 35 percent off the regular ticket price. The up-and-comer, whose Kennedy Center debut came in a 2012 Young Concert Artists Series recital, will play Beethoven, Bartók and a new piece from composer Frederic Rzewski, which he composed especially for Beilman.
When: Thursday, March 21, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Kennedy Center - Terrace Theater, 2700 F St., NW
Price: $29 (regularly $45)
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Opera singer Jamie Barton at the Kennedy Center
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Also coming to The Kennedy Center this week: Grammy-nominated opera singer Jamie Barton. Just off playing Princess Eboli in "Don Carlo" at the Washington National Opera, the mezzo-soprano will perform a recital on Saturday alongside pianist Kathleen Kelly. Tickets are now $10 off.
When: Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Kennedy Center - Terrace Theater, 2700 F St., NW
Price: $39 (regularly $49)
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Congressional Chorus at Church of the Epiphany
Half price tickets are now available for a celebration of jazz at downtown's Church of the Epiphany. Capitol Hill's community ensemble, the Congressional Chorus — boasting 90 singers and dancers accompanied by a seven-piece band — will take on everything from ragtime to bebop and throw some dance numbers in, to boot.
When: Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m.
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW
Price: $39
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Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon at City Winery
Finally, Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon perform at City Winery this Wednesday night. Led by Luther Dickinson, best known for his work with the North Mississippi Allstars, the band is celebrating its debut album of American roots music, "Soltice," due out this Friday.
When: Wednesday, March 20, 8 p.m.
Where: City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE
Price: $30-$45
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