The National Gallery of Art knows a thing or two about preservation. In addition to the many works on view in its public galleries, countless others are tucked away at its conservation division in Landover. For those curious about the conservation progress, the NGA is mounting a new show drawn from the book collection of noted conservation scientist Robert L. Feller. In addition to his volumes exploring the science of color and history of paint, visitors can see Feller’s journals from his 1966 trip to Florence, Italy, where he worked with conservators responding to the city’s flood. Read more >>> The exhibition is on view Mondays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the National Gallery of Art, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. (202) 737-4215. nga.gov. (Caroline Jones)
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Brooklyn-based dance-pop duo BLKKATHY performs at the Black Cat Backstage with local R&B ensemble Lowercase Letters. 7:30 p.m. at 1811 14th St. NW. $12.
Rock acts the Love Load and Iceberg Theory play an intimate show at Arlington’s Galaxy Hut. Find more details on Facebook. 8:45 p.m. at 2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. $5.
Novelist and screenwriter Richard Price reads from his latest work, The Whites, which chronicles the career of an NYPD detective, at Politics & Prose. 7 p.m. at 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free.
Comedian Chris Brandt hosts a comedy show highlighting local funny people in the Reading Room at Petworth Citizen. 7:30 p.m. at 829 Upshur St. NW. Free.
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