Sept. 13
Girls Night Out: The Musical
The Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St., Alexandria, Va. 8 p.m. Share the fun and laughter in this hilarious, feel-good comedy. $35. For more information: 703-548-8899.

Sept. 14
Hyattsville Arts Festival 2013
Gateway Arts District Downtown, 5331 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, Md. 11 a.m. Experience amazing arts and crafts, numerous live performances and tasty local foods at this arts festival. For more information: 301-683-8267.

17th Street Festival 2013
17th Street Corridor from Riggs Place to P St. N.W. 12 p.m. The annual 17th Street Festival is a free community event that celebrates the 17th Street Corridor from Riggs Place to P St. This event includes an art show, business specials, an entertainment stage and more. For more information: 17thstreetfestival.org.

Sept. 16
Monday Night Open Mic Variety Show
Signature Blue Events, 337 Brightseat Road, Hyattsville, Md. 6:30 p.m. Enjoy amateur stand-up comedy, poetry, miming, storytelling and more. For more information: 301-385-9238.

Sept. 20
Give a Child a Future Fundraising Gala
Music Center at the Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, Md. 7 p.m. Award-winning actor Charles “Roc” Dutton will be the keynote speaker of the Give a Child a Future fundraising gala. $125. For more information: 202-400-1999.