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The sixth annual Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival begins today, bringing dozens of dance, music, and theater performances to the arts center on H Street NE. It aims to highlight performances that combine the genres in different ways, so unexpected collaborations run rampant. There’s a lot to take in—let this Venn diagram guide you to your ideal entertainment, be it whimsical clowns or poetry with a social-justice bent.