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HEAR
Janelle Monáe
What: Watch the Outkast protege do her thing while rocketing through D.C.
Why: The beats on “Tightrope” are money.
When: Mon., 8 p.m.
Where: Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW, b/t S & T Sts. (202-667-4490). Tickets available online.

SHOP
Vastu Floor Sample Sale
What: Saarinen tables, Oly Studio chairs, and other modern designs at up to 50 percent off.
Why: The Ramses sectional sofa.
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Where: 1829 14th St. NW, b/t S & T Sts. (202-234-8344).

WATCH
Batt and Maura Burns
What: Celebrate St. Pat’s with this old-school Irish duo who mix jokes, songs, and stories of the Emerald Isle during the free performance.
Why: You’ve had enough green beer to last a lifetime.
When: Wed., 6 p.m.
Where: The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW (202-467-4600).

EAT
Embassy Chef Challenge
What: Taste dishes from ten chefs and vote for winners to raise money for Cultural Tourism DC.
Why: Bahrain, Panama, Korea, Ghana, and more represent in the kitchen.
When: Thurs., 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW, b/t 29th & 30th Sts. Advance tickets available online.

Photo: Courtesy of Bad Boy Entertainment