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We were far too smart for the shenanigans perpetrated by local arts institutions for April Fools’ Day. [Arts Desk]

One artist got exclusive rights to take photos of the Washington Monuments restoration from its scaffolding. His breathtaking photos are at the National Building Museum. [Arts Desk]

Wale says the WWE “blackballed” him after a shoving match last year. [TMZ]

Photos of Twin Shadow and Lolawolf at the Black Cat [D.C. Music Download]

Local comedians share the best April Fools’ Day pranks they ever pulled. [Arts Desk]

Why All the President’s Men isn’t the most accurate Watergate movie [Washingtonian]

An interview with the dude who wears a hot dog costume at every D.C. show Diarrhea Planet plays [DCist]