If you have $5: You too can search for the little red-haired girl. See Forbidden Planet Productions’ rendition of “Dog Sees God,” a play derived from the Peanuts comic strip. Or, bask (ironically or not so) in third-wave feminism’s “Vagina Monologues.” Tickets to both shows, opening Thursday, are $5.

If you have $10: Indulge in spoken word in the District. Hit the Black Cat Sunday, Feb. 22 for John Joseph’s “I Got Your Back.” Tickets are $10.

If you have $20: More guitars make music more alt-country, right? Check Southern-based outfit Drive-By Truckers, performing Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21 at the 9:30 Club. Tickets are $25.