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When it comes to celebrating the life and music of R&B legend Marvin Gaye, D.C.’s done pretty well for itself. The Washington-born soul singer already has both a park and a recreation center named after him in our nation’s capital. But there is still so much more that could be done: The District needs a charter school, or maybe even some sort of multimillion-dollar performance venue bearing the Gaye name if it really wants to properly honor the man’s legacy. For now, we’ll have to settle for a day and a play: A Marvin Gaye Jr. Appreciation Day festival that will include performances from the Legendary Orioles and William DeVaughn is scheduled the same day as GoodVibes and S.B. Production’s play, The Life Story of Marvin Gaye: Silky Silk Soul Singer, at the Lincoln Theatre. Two events in one day? Not too shabby, Mr. Gaye. All you need now is to get your name slapped on an apartment building or restaurant, and you could give Duke Ellington a run for his money in this town. The festival begins at 9 a.m. at Watts Playground, 62nd St. & Banks Place NE. Free. (301) 559-3227. The play runs at 8 p.m. Friday and at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to Sunday, June 18, at the Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. $45. (202) 328-6000. (Sarah Godfrey)