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EAT THIS
Ris is celebrating Native American Heritage Month this November with a special three-course lunch menu for $28. Available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the menu begins with a choice of Chesapeake oysters with cider juniper mignonette or “Three Sisters Soup” with beans, hominy, squash, salt pork, and sage. Entrees include pepita crusted salmon or venison stew, and desserts offered are a lemon glazed oat cake or stuffed baked Jonagold apple. More details here. Ris, 2275 L St. NW. (202) 730-2500. risdc.com. (Jessica Sidman)
OH AND ALSO
Theater J begins performances of Sons of the Prophet, Stephen Karam‘s dark comedy about a man coping with his father’s death and the lengths he’ll go to for closure, with a pay-what-you-can preview. 7:30 p.m. at 1529 16th St. NW. Pay what you can.
Soulful folk trio The Wood Brothers take the stage at 9:30 Club with opening act The Rigs, a country band out of New Orleans. 7 p.m. at 815 V St. NW. $25.
Legendary flamenco guitarist Paco Peña brings the traditions and culture of his native Spain to his performance at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium. 8 p.m. at 730 21st St. NW. $30–$50.
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