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There’s no denying it: The 2007 movie-musical remake of Hairspray did not live up to the campy perfection of John Waters’ original film. But the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, game to reinterpret the source material once more, is putting on a concert of the Tony Award-winning musical version of Hairspray. Narrating the proceedings throughout is Mr. Baltimore himself, Waters, who should provide the dollop of weirdness that Hairspray requires. Read more>>> The performance begins at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, Rockville. $31-$91. (301) 581-5100. bsomusic.org. (Caroline Jones)
EAT THIS
Restaurant Week in Bethesda and Chevy Chase begins today and goes through Feb. 3. Participating restaurants will offer two and three course lunch for $12 or $16 and dinner for $33. Among those participating: Black’s Bar & Kitchen, Food Wine & Company, Jaleo Bethesda, Redwood, and more. Check out the full list here. (Jessica Sidman)
OH AND ALSO
New Yorker staff writer Lawrence Wright discusses his buzzed about new book, Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief, tonight at Politics & Prose. 7 p.m. at Politics & Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free.
Bhangra funk musicians Red Baraat bring their blend of sounds to the 9:30 Club. 6 p.m. at 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW. $20.
Ladies Swing the Blues, a world premiere musical about the rise of modern jazz, begins its run at MetroStage tonight. 8 p.m. at MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria. $50.
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