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U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW
202-488-0400
ushmm.org

America’s national institution for the documentation, study and interpretation of Holocaust history serves as this country’s memorial to the millions murdered during the Holocaust. Exhibits include a special children’s presentation. Free passes necessary for the permanent exhibition only; obtain at the museum or in advance for a fee from tickets.com. Free. Metro: Smithsonian

Hunt for American History
National Museum of American History
14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
202-633-1000,
americanhistory.si.edu

For a self-guided tour of the museum’s American originals, download a Hunt for American History from americanhistory.si.edu. Find the Star-Spangled Banner, which inspired the national anthem, the first Teddy Bear, and the original light bulb created by Thomas Edison. Guides also available at information desks. 10 am – 6:30 pm. Free. Metro: Smithsonian; Federal Triangle

The Washington Monument,
Signal Corps, U.S. Army, ca. 1931
Courtesy National Archives and Records Administration

Washington: Symbol and City
National Building Museum
401 F St. NW
202-272-2448,
nbm.org

Discover how the nation’s capital became what it is today, with distinctive monuments and vibrant neighborhoods, and its roles as national symbol, seat of government and evolving metropolis. Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Sun., 11 am – 5 pm. Free. Metro: Judiciary Square

Capital Sites Tour
Old Post Office Pavilion
Rear Plaza, 12th St. NW
(between Pennsylvania and Constitution Aves.)
202-842-BIKE
bikethesites.com

Bike the Sites’ easy, three-hour guided bike tour features the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Washington Monument, Supreme Court, Capitol and much more. Bike rental, helmet, bottled water and snack included. 10 am – 1 pm. Offered daily during the summer; Thursdays through Tuesdays in spring and fall. $40 adults; $30 children 12 and under. Metro: Federal Triangle.

Cityscapes Revealed: Highlights from the Collection
National Building Museum
401 F St. NW
202-272-2448,
nbm.org

Original building fragments from national landmarks, rare photographs, detailed drawings, watercolors, materials samples and more reveal America’s architectural heritage and great urban landscapes. Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Sun., 11 am – 5 pm. Free. Metro: Judiciary Square

Library of Congress
Main Reading Room, Thomas Jefferson Building, 101 Independence Ave. SE
202-707-5000
loc.gov

The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 130 million items on approximately 530 miles of bookshelves. Reading Room: Mon., Wed., and Thur. 8:30 am – 9:30 pm; Tue., Fri., and Sat. 8:30 am – 5 pm; closed Sun. and federal holidays. Free. Metro: Capitol South

Mount Vernon, The Home of George Washington
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy.
Mount Vernon, VA
703-780-2000
mountvernon.org

The home of George Washington, the first American hero, was the first national preservation project. Come for Garden & Landscape Tours, Slave Life Tours, Potomac River Sightseeing Cruises and Hands-on History activities for children. 8 am – 5 pm. $13 adults; $6 youth (6-11); free children 5 and under. Metro: Huntington to Fairfax Connector

The Secret History of History
The International Spy Museum
800 F St. NW
202-393-7798
spymuseum.org

Uncover the stories of famous men and women, considered above suspicion, and doubly effective as spies. Be surprised by spymasters from Moses to Harriet Tubman, Elizabeth I to George Washington, Cardinal Richelieu to Joseph Stalin--all relied on intelligence to be effective leaders. Track today's satellite technology back to its first stirrings. Photography and flight were both evolving--and a camera-carrying pigeon became a decorated World War I "veteran." May 29 – Aug. 13, 9 am – 8 pm; Aug. 14 – Sept. 3, 10 am – 8 pm; Labor Day 10 am – 6 pm. $15 adults; $14 seniors (65+), active duty military, and intelligence community; $12 youth (5 – 11); children 4 and under free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown

The Washington Nationals – Major League Baseball
RFK Stadium
2400 E Capitol St. NE
202-888-6287
nationals.com

America’s national pastime has found a home again in Washington, DC. The Washington Nationals bring exciting Major League Baseball action to the nation’s capital. Metro: Stadium Armory

George Catlin’s Indian Gallery
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Pennsylvania Ave. at 17th St. NW
202-633-1000
americanart.si.edu

George Catlin's Indian Gallery is hung in the Grand Salon on the second floor of the Renwick Gallery in a way that recalls the Indian Gallery as Catlin displayed it during his tours in Europe. This installation features several hundred portraits, landscapes and scenes of American Indian life. These paintings—drawn from the nearly complete surviving set of Catlin's first Indian Gallery painted in the 1830s—are considered an authentic record of early Plains Indian culture and one of the most important collections at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. 10 am - 5:30 pm. Free. Metro: Farragut North; Farragut West

Feb. 3 – Jan. 2, 2007
Listening to Our Ancestors:
The Art of Native Life Along the North Pacific Coast
National Museum of the American Indian
4th St. & Independence Ave. SW
202-633-1000
americanindian.si.edu

See more than 400 ceremonial and everyday objects from 11 Native Communities in Washington State, British Columbia and Alaska. The exhibition includes a wide variety of pieces, from intricately woven and ornamented dance blankets to halibut fishing hooks, finely carved and painted masks of supernatural creatures to spoons carved from the horns of mountain goats. 10 am – 5:30 pm. Free. Metro: L’Enfant Plaza or Federal Center

Mar. 10- July 16
Grant Wood’s Studio: Birthplace of American Gothic
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Pennsylvania Ave. at 17th St. NW
202-633-1000
americanart.si.edu

Grant Wood's Studio: Birthplace of 'American Gothic' will, for the first time, present his decorative art and design work within the larger context of his paintings, drawings and prints. 'American Gothic'—one of the most recognizable American paintings—is featured in the exhibition through June 11. The Art Institute of Chicago, which owns 'American Gothic,' rarely lends the painting, so this is an exceptional chance to see the painting in the nation's capital. 10 am - 5:30 pm. Free. Metro: Farragut North; Farragut West

Jefferson Memorial
Tidal Basin South End
202-426-6841
nps.gov/thje

Thomas Jefferson-political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat, inventor, and third President of the United States-looms large in any discussion of what Americans are as a people. Beneath the marble rotunda, the 19-foot statue of Jefferson is surrounded by passages from the Declaration of Independence and other famous Jefferson writings. Open daily 8 am – midnight. Metro: Smithsonian.

Korean War Veterans Memorial
Independence Ave. at the Lincoln Memorial
202-426-6841
nps.gov/kwm

From 1950-1953, the United States joined with United Nations forces in Korea to take a stand against what was deemed a threat to democratic nations worldwide. This memorial honors those Americans who answered the call, those who worked and fought under the trying of circumstances, and those who gave their lives for the cause of freedom. Open daily 8 am – midnight. Metro: Foggy Bottom – GWU.

African American Civil War Memorial
1200 U St. NW
202-667-2667
nps.gov/afam

Ed Hamilton’s powerful The Spirit of Freedom sculpture is the only national memorial of its kind to commemorate the more than 200,000 soldiers of the U.S. Colored Troops who served during the Civil War. Nearby, the African American Civil War Memorial Museum presents a photographic exhibition, Slavery to Freedom, and a Descendants Registry, for tracing Black Civil War soldiers and sailors. Mon. – Fri., 10 am – 5 pm; Sat. 10 am – 2 pm. Free. Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
West Basin Drive
nps.gov/fdrm

Located along the famous Cherry Tree Walk on the Tidal Basin, this memorial pays tribute not only to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, but also the era he represents. It traces 12 years of American history through a sequence of four outdoor rooms – each devoted to one of FDR’s terms of office. 8 am – 12 am. Free. Metro: Smithsonian.

Albert Einstein Memorial
2101 Constitution Ave. NW

Designed by sculptor Robert Berks and constructed in 1979, this memorial commemorates the centennial of the birth of the great scientist, Albert Einstein. The memorial includes a celestial map as a reminder that the universe served as Einstein’s laboratory. Free. Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU.

Historic Congressional Cemetery
1801 E St. SE at the corners of 18th & E & Potomac Sts. SE
congressionalcemetery.org

This 33-acre burial ground is located on the bank of the Anacostia River on Capitol Hill. Established in 1807, it served as the first de facto national cemetery, the final resting place of congressmen, military leaders, and patriots, as well as the tradesmen, housewives, and businessmen who built the federal city from the ground up. Open dawn to dusk. Free.
Metro: Stadium Armory or Potomac.

The Lincoln Memorial
Independence Ave. & 23rd St. NW, National Mall
nps.gov/linc

A powerful tribute to President Abraham Lincoln and the nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War. Open dawn to dusk. Free.
Metro: Smithsonian.

The Washington Monument
15th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, National Mall
202-426-6841
nps.gov/wamo

Alone among the Founders of the United States George Washington earned the title “Father of his Country” in recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence. As the first president of the US, Washington defined the Presidency and helped develop the relationships among the three branches of government. With this monument the citizens of the United States show their enduring gratitude and respect.
Metro: Smithsonian.

May 1 - Sept. 15
History of Sixth and I, 1908 to the Present
Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
600 I St. NW
202-408-3100
sixthandi.org

This exhibit traces the history of this synagogue that became a church and then later a synagogue again, as well as an active downtown community center. Opening reception: June 15, 7 pm. Exhibit: Mon. – Thur., noon – 3 pm; first Sun. of each month, noon – 3 pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown

Classic Landscape, 1931
Collection of Barney A. Ebsworth
2000.39.2

May 7 – Aug. 27
Charles Sheeler: Across Media
National Gallery of Art
4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
202-737-4215
nga.gov

This is the first exhibition to focus exclusively on the complex, often paradoxical relationships between photography, film, drawing, printmaking, and painting that were so central to Sheeler's art. A celebration of the formal clarity and beauty of Sheeler's works, the exhibition will build on a core of masterpieces recently added to the National Gallery of Art collections. Highlights include the finest works from the series of paintings and drawings inspired by Sheeler's photographs of the River Rouge plant, commissioned by Ford Motor Company in 1927. Also featured is Manhatta (1920), a collaboration between Sheeler and Paul Strand that is regarded as the first avant-garde film made in the United States. Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Sun., 11 am – 6 pm. Free. Metro: Judiciary Square;, Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter; Smithsonian

After the Fire, 2004, Monoprint on all rag paper, 14 3/4 x 14 7/8 inches, Photo courtesy of Knoedler & Company

May 10 – July 15
Jules Olitski: Works on Paper
Luther W. Brady Art Gallery, George Washington University
805 21st St. NW, Media and Public Affairs Building, 2nd Floor
202-994-1525
gwu.edu/~bradyart

Noted American artist Jules Olitski, a practitioner of Color Field painting, presents new works on paper including many monoprints completed in the last year, referencing figure and landscape. The current works differ from Color Field painting in their spontaneous use of line and color. Tues. – Fri., 10 am – 5 pm. Free. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU

May 19 – July 9
Botanical Treasures of Lewis and Clark
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th St. NW
202-639-1800
corcoran.org

Discover the famous explorers’ extensive contributions to botanical science through contemporary American botanical artworks based on Lewis and Clark’s observations. Wed. – Sun., 10 am – 5 pm; Thurs. 10 am – 9 pm. $8 adults; $6 seniors and military; $4 students; $3 member guests.
Metro: Farragut North; Farragut West

May 23 – June 30
Uncovering Home: A Visual Essay on Jamestown Archaeology
Alexandria City Hall
301 King St., Alexandria, VA
703-838-5005
thefunsideofthepotomac.com

Created for the Jamestown 400th anniversary celebration, this exhibit examines the remarkable discoveries made at the site of James Fort during the past decade. 8 am – 5 pm weekdays and 10 am - 4 pm Memorial Day weekend. Free. Metro: King Street

May 24
Seventeenth-Century Virginia Beyond Jamestown:
What We Have Learned Since 1957
The Lyceum
201 S. Washington St.,
Old Town Alexandria, VA
703-838-4994
thefunsideofthepotomac.com

Dennis J. Pogue of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens delivers an illustrated lecture exploring new insights into colonial history. The lecture, sponsored by Alexandria Archaeology and the Alexandria Historical Society, is part of America’s 400th Anniversary Celebration. 7:30 – 10 pm. Call for reservations. Free. Metro: King Street

May 25 – June 4
Shakespeare Theatre Company Free For All: Pericles by William Shakespeare
Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park
16th St. & Colorado Ave. NW
202-334-4790
shakespearetheatre.org

DC’s favorite free performances return with Shakespeare’s Pericles, originally directed by Tony award winner Mary Zimmerman. 7:30 pm. Free - ticket required. Metro: Silver Spring to Metrobus S2 or S4

May 27 – June 3
Jamestown 2007, America’s 400th Anniversary:
Godspeed Sail
Alexandria Marina, Alexandria, VA
703-838-5005
thefunsideofthepotomac.com

America’s 400th Anniversary launches with a 90-day sail of a newly commissioned replica of Godspeed, one of three ships that brought settlers to Jamestown in 1607. On shore: live music, children’s entertainment and exhibits on Jamestown and the growth of America. May 27-29, 11 am – 8 pm; May 30 - June 1, 11 am - 7 pm; June 2-3, 11 am – 8 pm. Free. Metro: King Street.

May 27 - July 2
Mame starring Christine Baranski
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. NW
202-467-4600
kennedy-center.org

Christine Baranski charms in this Kennedy Center revival. Stage and screen actress Christine Baranski stars as the woman who can charm the husk right off the corn in the new Kennedy Center revival of Mame. Choreography by Warren Carlyle and directed by Eric Schaeffer. Evening performances at 7:30 pm, weekday matinees at 1:30 pm. $59 - $90.
Metro: Foggy Bottom - GWU, free shuttle.

May 28
Rolling Thunder XIX
Ride through Washington, DC
rollingthunder1.com

Thousands of motorcyclists will join over the Memorial Day weekend to remember POW/MIAs. The ride starts at the Pentagon and continues to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial.

May 29
National Memorial Day Parade
National Mall, Constitution Ave.
202-772-7272
nationalmemorialdayparade.com

The National Memorial Day Parade will commence on May 29, 2006 to pay tribute to American veterans from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom and to honor active duty military personnel and all those who have died defending the United States. This year, for the first time, returning troops from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan will be marching in the parade.

The parade will be comprised of bands, active military units, youth groups and hundreds of veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the battles in Grenada and Somalia and the Gulf War. Patriotic floats and helium-filled parade balloons will also be part of the procession with more than 3,000 participants expecting to take part in the parade. Noon - 2 pm. Free.

Parade Route: Parade will line up on Madison Ave., make a left onto Third St., a left onto Pennsylvania Ave. for one block as it bears onto Constitution Ave. The parade will conclude on 15th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. Metro: Smithsonian; Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter

May 29
National Moment of Remembrance
U.S. Capitol Statuary Hall (off Independence Ave.)
Carriage House Entrance
202-543-8919
uschs.org

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society teams up with The White House Commission on Remembrance to honor those who have died in our nation’s service with a ceremony in the Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol. The Society invites all citizens, wherever they are at 3 pm, to pause for a moment of reflection. 3 pm – 3:15 pm. Free. Metro: Union Station

May 31 – June 4
Step Afrika!
The Gala Hispanic Theatre at Tivoli
3333 14th St. NW
202-462-2595
stepafrika.org

This high-energy, percussive dance style combines the sophisticated moves of African American fraternities and sororities with the powerful Zulu dance traditions of South Africa. For tickets call Washington Performance Arts Society: 202-785-WPAS (9727). May 31 Home Performance Series opening reception, 6 pm and performance, 7:30 pm; Thurs.- Fri., 8 pm; Sat.-Sun. matinees at 3 pm and evening shows at 7:30 pm; Opening night performance $75; general admission $30 adults; $15 students/children. Metro: Columbia Heights

May 31 – June 25
A Murder, A Mystery & A Marriage: A Mark Twain Musical Melodrama
Round House Theatre
4545 East-West Hwy, Bethesda, MD
240-644-1100
roundhousetheatre.org

A recently discovered short story by Mark Twain, one of the defining voices of American literature and humor, serves as the basis for this delightful musical romp. Mixing comedy and romance with a healthy portion of suspense and small town life, A Murder, A Mystery & A Marriage is a down-home slice of classic Americana. Wed., 7:30 pm; Thur. – Sat., 8 pm; Sat. and Sun., 3 pm. $25-$50. Metro: Bethesda

May 31 – Aug. 30
DC Originals Film Festival
DC Visitor Information Center/DC Chamber of Commerce
Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
202-DCVISIT (328-4748)
dcchamber.org

Weekly showing of films and television segments showcasing the people and places that have made Washington, DC such an original and intriguing city. Wed., noon. Free.
Metro: Federal Triangle

May –July
American Gargoyles
Washington National Cathedral
Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves. NW
202-537-6200
nationalcathedral.org

Docents lead tours of the cathedral’s gargoyles, whimsical carvings that reflect our culture in stone, including our hobbies and pastimes, characters from hippies to golfers, and expressions of the demons of our modern era. May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, 2 pm; June 22 and July 27, 6:30 pm. $5. Metro: Tenleytown-AU then 30 series Metrobuses south

May – Sept.
Growing up in Washington
National Museum of Health and Medicine
6900 Georgia Ave. NW, Building 54
202-782-2200
nmhm.washingtondc.museum

An exhibit of photos and reminiscences that recall museum experiences spanning the past 140 years, featuring memories of childhood visits. The Museum is remembered by many Washingtonians as the Army Medical Museum, which was located on the National Mall until the late 1960s. The National Museum of Health and Medicine has also been housed in some of Washington's most historic and memorable locations, including Ford's Theatre, and its current location on the campus of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.10 am – 5:30 pm. Metro: Silver Spring then Metrobus 70 or 71

Memorial Day – Labor Day
In Fala’s Footsteps: The Roosevelt Memorial
Washington Walks
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
202-484-1565
washingtonwalks.com

Life in the New Deal era comes alive for children and families at the FDR Memorial and through the eyes of rascally Fala, the Scottish terrier who was never far from Roosevelt’s side. Meet your guide by the bookstore at the memorial entrance for a one-hour tour. Fri., 7 pm. $10 adults; free children 3 and uner. Add a Family Bike Adventure for a 2 ½ hr touring experience – it’s a whole new way to explore Washington! See familybikeadventures.com for more information.

Memorial Day – Labor Day
Duncan Phillips: An American Original
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St. NW
202-387-2151
phillipscollection.org

Explore the collection of American original, collector Duncan Phillips, and the works of artists who inspired him, such as Arthur Dove, John Marin, Alfred Stieglitz, Georgia O’Keeffe, Milton Avery and others. Tues. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Sun., noon – 5 pm; Thurs., 10 am – 8:30 pm. Tues. – Fri.: admission by donation; weekends: $12 adults; $10 students and visitors 62 and over; free members and children under 18.
Metro: Dupont Circle.

June - Aug.
Washington National Cathedral Celebrates the States
Washington National Cathedral
Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves. NW
202-537-6200
nationalcathedral.org

Honor America at State Day Celebrations, where state residents, religious leaders, elected officials and guest choirs of particular states gather to celebrate their state’s contribution to American life with a special service followed by a social hour. June 11: New Mexico; June 25: Washington, DC; July 16: New Hampshire; Aug. 20: Alaska. 11 am. Free. Metro: Tenleytown-AU to 30 series Metrobuses south.

June 1, 8, 15, 22
"Pershing's Own" US Army Band
National WWII Memorial
17th St. & Independence Ave. NW
usarmyband.com

The annual Military Band concerts series at the National WWII Memorial. Concerts are held Thursdays in June at 10:30am. Free. Metro: Smithsonian.

June 2
Friday Morning Music Club
Charles Sumner School
17th & M Sts., NW
202-333-2075
fmmc.org

Internationally acclaimed Pianist Raymond Jackson leads a program of spirituals arranged for piano with and without voice by African American composers. Noon. Metro: Dupont Circle.

June 2, 9, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug. 4, 11, 25
US Army Band
West Steps of US Capitol
aoc.gov

The annual Military Band concerts on the West Steps of the U.S. Capitol traditionally kick off the summer season. All concerts will begin Fridays at 8 p.m., weather permitting. Free. Metro: Federal Center SW.

June 3
Wilson 150: Road Rally on “S” Street
Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S St. NW
202-387-4062
woodrowwilsonhouse.org

Kick off the year-long national celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of President Woodrow Wilson with a road rally on S Street, featuring the return of Wilson’s original 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and a gathering of vintage vehicles and presidential limousines. 10 am – 4 pm. Free. Metro: Dupont Circle.

June 3 – 4
Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend
Various Locations
202-667-0441
dkmuseums.com

Anderson House, Society of the Cincinnati, Fondo del Sol Visual Arts Center, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Meridian International Center, National Museum of American Jewish Military History, The Phillips Collection, The Textile Museum and Woodrow Wilson House are open free of charge with free activities for all ages (not all museums will be open both days). Free shuttle bus between sites. Rain or shine. Sat., 10 am – 4 pm; Sun., 1 – 5 pm. Metro: Dupont Circle.

June 3 – Sept. 17
Wilson 150: The Exhibition
Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S St. NW
202-387-4062
woodrowwilsonhouse.org

This exhibition honors the 28th president’s 150th birthday with a look into Wilson’s life in headlines, as well as his everyday pleasures. Highlights include his 1919 Nobel Peace Prize Medal, his 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost touring car and informal portraits. Tues. – Sun., 10 am – 4 pm. Free. Metro: Dupont Circle.

June 4
Wilson 150: Jazz in the Garden
Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S St. NW
202-387-4062
woodrowwilsonhouse.org

Celebrate President Wilson’s 150th birthday with a concert of jazz featuring musicians from the city’s acclaimed Levine School of Music. The performance salutes the former president’s love of music. Call for ticket information. 5 pm. Metro: Dupont Circle.

June 5 – July 9
The Faculty Room by Bridget Carpenter
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
641 D St. NW
202-289-2443
woollymammoth.net

In this funny and caustic look at how truly messed up teacher-student relationships can get, a public high school erupts with gunshots, desperate longing and misguided acts of courage. Directed by Howard Shalwitz. Wed. – Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 2 & 7 pm. $30-$48.
Metro: Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter.

June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28
US Navy Band
West steps of the US Capitol
aoc.gov

The annual Military Band concerts on the West Steps of the U.S. Capitol traditionally kick off the summer season. All concerts will begin Mondays at 8 pm, weather permitting. Free. Metro: Federal Center SW.

June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
US Air Force Band
West steps of the US Capitol
aoc.gov

The annual Military Band concerts on the West Steps of the U.S. Capitol traditionally kick off the summer season. All concerts will begin Tuesdays at 8 pm, weather permitting. Free. Metro: Federal Center SW.

June 7, 14, 21, 28
Twilight Tattoo
The Jefferson Memorial
Tidal Basin South End
202-426-6841
usarmyband.com

Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long sunset military pageant that features Soldiers of the 3 rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) troop units and ceremonial units – The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and The U.S. Army Drill Team; The U.S. Army Band Blues jazz ensemble, vocalists from The United States Army Chorus and The U.S. Army Chorale. Wednesdays at 7 pm. Free. Metro: Smithsonian.

June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
US Marine Band
West steps of the US Capitol
aoc.gov

The annual Military Band concerts on the West Steps of the U.S. Capitol traditionally kick off the summer season. All concerts will begin Wednesdays at 8 pm, weather permitting. Free. Metro: Federal Center SW.

June 12, 19 & 26; July 10, 17, 24 & 31;
Aug. 7 & 14
Billy Wilder: American Original
The National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
202-783-3372
nationaltheatre.org

Nine films (among them, Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, and Seven-Year Itch) from the remarkable career of producer, director and screenwriter Billy Wilder, the relentless, edgy chronicler of postwar American culture. 6:30 pm. Free.
Metro: Metro Center.

June 6 – July 30
Love’s Labor’s Lost
Shakespeare Theatre Company
450 7th St. NW
202-547-1122
shakespearetheatre.org

Renowned Artistic Director Michael Kahn directs Shakespeare’s Love’s Labor’s Lost, a romantic comedy rich in rhymed verse, wordplay and witty banter. Tues., Wed., Sun., 7:30 pm; Thurs – Sat., 8 pm; Sat. and Sun., 2 pm. $14.25-$71.25. Metro Gallery Pl-Chinatown; Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter.

June 8
George Hewitt Myers: An American Original
The Textile Museum
2320 S St. NW
202-667-0441
textilemuseum.org

Director Daniel Walkers explores the life and collection of Textile Museum founder George Hewitt Myers, the museum’s birth in 1925 and its evolution into an international leader in the study, preservation and interpretation of the textile arts. 11:30 am. Free, $5 suggested donation. Metro: Dupont Circle.

June 8 – 10
Start with the Arts Festival
Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
202-628-2800
vsarts.org

VSA Arts hosts a festival of dance, music, theater, visual arts and art workshops geared toward all ages, with a focus on artists and people with disabilities. Fully accessible. 10 am – 5 pm. Free.
Metro: Union Station.

June 9
The 130th Anniversary of the
Oldest Synagogue Building in Washington
Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum
700 3rd St. NW
202-789-0900
jhsgw.org

Celebrate in the original Adas Israel synagogue with a program including readings from the first 1876 service. Experience the synagogue’s humble architecture and a chapter in Washington’s multicultural and immigrant history. Sponsored by the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington. Free, followed by a paid luncheon. Call for reservations. Noon – 1:30 pm. Metro: Judiciary Square.

Star-Spangled Banner at the National Museum of American History.

June 10
Flag Day Family Festival
National Museum of American History
14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
202-633-1000
americanhistory.si.edu

Celebrate America’s birthday with stories, music and hands-on craft activities. “Francis Scott Key” recounts the story of the flag that inspired the national anthem. View the original Star-Spangled Banner up close and personal. Noon – 4 pm. Free.
Metro: Smithsonian; Federal Triangle

June 10, July 15, Aug. 12
Eleanor Roosevelt’s Washington
Washington Walks
Dupont Circle Metro Station, Q Street Exit
Connecticut Ave. and Q St. NW
202-484-156
washingtonwalks.com

This three-hour tour including walking and transportation, explores the life and times of Eleanor Roosevelt. Learn how she reinvented the role of First Lady, worked for women’s rights, consumer welfare, civil rights, better housing, and much more. Meet your guide at Dupont Circle Metro station’s Q St. exit and end at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial. For reservations call or email info@washingtonwalks.com. Sat., 9:30 am. $30 adults; $15 children 12 and under. Metro: Dupont Circle.

June 11
Lecture and Book Signing with author Steven Biel
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Pennsylvania Ave. at 17th St. NW
202-633-1000
americanart.si.edu

Steven Biel, author of American Gothic- A Life of America’s Most Famous Painting, explores the complexities of this painting from its conception in Grant Wood’s studio to its iconic status today. 3 pm. Free.
Metro: Farragut North; Farragut West.

Kilim, Iran
The Textile Museum R33.28.1
Acquired by George Hewitt Myers in 1926

June 15, 22, 29; July 6
Lunchtime Textile Talk
The Textile Museum
2320 S St. NW
202-667-0441
textilemuseum.org

Take a break and join The Textile Museum for a lunchtime talk on the exhibition Seldom Seen: Director’s Choice from the Museum’s Collections. Individual talks focus on Southeast Asian, Western Hemisphere and Islamic textiles as well as oriental rugs. Noon – 12:30 pm. Free, $5 suggested donation. Metro: Dupont Circle.

June 17
A Towering Challenge
National Building Museum
401 F St. NW
202-272-2448
nbm.org

Visitors are invited to watch the construction of a giant KEVA block tower and see if this year’s creation will beat the record set at the Museum in 2003 (51 feet), as confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records. During the program, young visitors can also see their own creations take shape by building a tower in the play zone. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Free. Metro: Judiciary Square.

June 17 – Sept. 10
American Artists and Paul Klee
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St. NW
202-387-2151
phillipscollection.org

A showcase of works by American abstract expressionists inspired by the art of Paul Klee, including Richard Diebenkorn, Gene Davis and Kenneth Noland. At a special talk, exhibition curator Elizabeth Hutton Turner examines the influence of Klee’s introspective and lyrical artwork. Special talk: June 22, 6 pm, 7 pm. Gallery hours: Tues. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Sun., noon – 5 pm; Thur., 10 am – 8:30 pm. $12 adults; $10 students and visitors 62 and over; free members and children under 18.
Metro: Dupont Circle.

June 17 – Sept. 17
Prairie Skyscraper: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower
National Building Museum
401 F St. NW
202-272-2448
nbm.org

American original Frank Lloyd Wright defined an innovative building style rich in emotion and grounded in the natural environment. More than 100 drawings, models, photographs and furnishings focus on his Price Tower in Oklahoma. Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Sun., 11 am – 5 pm. Free.
Metro: Judiciary Square.

June 22 – July 15
U.S.A., by Paul Shyre and John Dos Passos
The American Century Theater -
Theater II, Gunston Arts Center
2700 S. Lang St., Arlington, VA
703-553-8782
americancentury.org

U.S.A., Paul Shyre’s ambitious stage version of John Dos Passos’s epic novels, examines success in America via such American originals as Isadora Duncan, Rudolph Valentino and the Wright Brothers. Wed. – Sat., 8 pm; select Sat. and Sun. matinees, 2:30 pm. $23-$29. Metro: Crystal City.

Report from Thomas Jefferson, U.S. Minister to France, July 19, 1789, on the events of the French Revolution

June 23 – Jan. 1, 2007
American Originals—EYEWITNESS
National Archives
700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
202-501-5000
archives.gov

American Originals: Eye Witness, recounts pivotal moments of the last two centuries with gripping first-person accounts, including rarely seen letters, diaries, photographs, audio and film recordings. Featured documents will include an eye witness report from Thomas Jefferson on events of the French Revolution, such as the storming of the Bastille, and Lady Bird Johnson’s audio diary entry for November 22, 1963, the day of President Kennedy’s assassination. 10 am – 5:30 pm. Free. Metro: Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter.

Duke Ellington Mural copyright-(c) G. Byron Peck/City Arts Inc.

June 24, July 29, Aug. 26
Duke Ellington’s DC
Washington Walks
U St./Cardozo/African-Amer Civil War Memorial Metro Station, 11th St. Exit
202-484-1565
washingtonwalks.com

Take a trip back to Washington’s Black Broadway, boyhood home of American Original Duke Ellington and, thanks to nearby Howard University, the heart of African American culture in the nation’s capital. Meet your guide at the U Street Metro station’s 11th St. exit. Tour lasts three hours and includes transportation. Call for reservations or email info@washingtonwalks.com. Sat., 9:30 am. $30 adults; $15 children 12 and under. Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo.

June 27 – July 23
Little Women
John F. Kennedy Center
2700 F St. NW
202-467-4600
kennedy-center.org

Little Women, direct from Broadway, starring Maureen McGovern. Purchase orchestra tickets at 50% off for July 2 evening, July 5 matinee, July 5 evening and July 6 evening. Weekday evenings, 8 pm; Sat. and Sun. matinees, 1:30 pm. $36-$94. (Not to be used in combination with other discounts; limited availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.) Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU.

July 1
Grand Opening
Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
reynoldscenter.org

Celebrate the vision and creativity of Americans at the Grand Opening of these two museums. Visit the Website for information on special programs and performances. 11:30 am - 7 pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

George Washington (Lansdowne Portrait)
Gilbert Sutart
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; acquired as a gift to the nation
through the generosity of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation

Opens July 1
America’s Presidents
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

America’s Presidents is the nation’s only complete gathering of presidential portraits outside the White House. Visitors will see an enhanced and extended display of multiple images of the 42 presidents of the United States. 11:30 am - 7 pm daily. Free.
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

Opens July 1
Twentieth-Century Americans
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

Four newly created galleries off the museum's magnificent third-floor Great Hall will showcase the major cultural and political figures of the 20th century. From the reform movement of the first two decades to the movements for social justice and civil rights of the 1960s and 1970s, from World War I through the Vietnam War, visitors will follow the unceasing struggle to achieve the American ideal. 11:30 am - 7 pm. Free.
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

Opens July 1
American Origins 1600-1900
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

A “conversation about America” will take the visitor from the days of contact between Native Americans and European explorers through the struggles of independence, the Civil War and to the Gilded Age. 11:30 am - 7 pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

Opens July 1
Americans Now
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

Americans Now, drawn from the Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection, will feature individuals prominent in sports, entertainment and other fields of endeavor during the last 25 years. 11:30 am - 7 pm. Free.
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

Opens July 1
Bravo!
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

Bravo! will showcase individuals who have brought the performing arts to life, beginning with P.T. Barnum in the late-19th century and continuing through the present. A lively combination of portraits, artifacts, memorabilia and videos will enhance the exhibition.11:30 am - 7 pm. Free.
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

Opens July 1
Champions
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

Champions will salute the dynamic American sports figures whose impact has extended beyond their sports and made them a part of the larger story of our nation. A lively combination of portraits, artifacts and memorabilia and videos will enhance the exhibition. 11:30 am - 7 pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

July 1 - 31
FRESHFARM Markets
Various Locations
202-362-8889
freshfarmmarkets.org

An American summer menu for the month of July at select restaurants featuring corn, tomatoes and peaches, all from local farmers and brought to you by FRESHFARM Markets.
Participating restaurants include:
Poste Moderne Brasserie - 555 8th St. NW
Clyde’s Restaurant Group – Locations TBD
Zola Restaurant – 800 F St. NW
Ristorante Tosca – 1112 F St. NW

July 1 - Jan. 7, 2007
William H. Johnson’s World on Paper
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th and F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
reynoldscenter.org

William H. Johnson's World on Paper thoroughly examines, for the first time, the artist's involvement with printmaking. Now, these never-before-exhibited prints by the artist reveal him to be as powerful with graphic media as with oils and tempera. Johnson's distinctive work uses bold compositions and bright colors, and his woodcuts are strongly influenced by German Expressionist art. Joann Moser, the museum's senior curator for graphic arts, selected the more than 40 prints from the permanent collection. An expanded version of the exhibition will tour in 2007. 11:30 am - 7 pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

July 1 – Jan. 7, 2007
Portraiture Now
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

Portraiture Now features five artists William Beckman, Dawoud Bey, Nina Levy, Jason Salavon and Andreas Serrano whose work demonstrates the wide range of approaches to portraiture today. 11:30 am - 7 pm daily. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

July 1 – Feb. 18, 2007
Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2006
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

This exhibition features the work of 50 to 60 artists selected as finalists in the first U.S. national portrait competition. The competition will showcase the variety and excellence of contemporary portraiture in painting and sculpture. 11:30 am - 7 pm daily. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

July 1 – April 1, 2007
One Life: Walt Whitman, a kosmos
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

Each year a gallery within the museum will be devoted to a curator's exploration of the life of one individual. David Ward, a Portrait Gallery historian and himself a poet, selected Walt Whitman as the subject for this first exhibition in the series because Whitman, he says, "influenced a century of America's foremost writers." Whitman's images and personal memorabilia will be coupled with his words to create a visual portrait. As it happens, the exhibition is on the first floor where Whitman worked in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 11:30 - 7 pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

July 1 – July 8, 2007
The Presidency and the Cold War
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

Beginning with FDR, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill at Yalta and ending with the collapse of the Berlin Wall, The Presidency and the Cold War will explore how U.S. presidents shaped or reacted to the events of the age. 11:30 am - 7 pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

July 1 - July 8, 2007
Passing Time: The Art of William Christenberry
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
reynoldscenter.org

William Christenberry (b. 1936) looks for the spirit of Southern culture in the landscape and architecture of rural Alabama. Drawing upon his formal training, family traditions and a lasting relationship with his native home in Hale County, Christenberry has spent the last 50 years creating a remarkable body of work that is an exploration of all aspects of life and experience. This installation—not a retrospective, but a survey of past and present work, some seen here for the first time—includes more than 60 of Christenberry's photographs, drawings, paintings, sculptures and building constructions. Though his work is inspired by the American South, Christenberry's overall themes are universal, touching on family, culture, nature and the spiritual. His artworks are poetic assessments of a sense of place, landscape, aging, memory and the passing of time.11:30 am - 7 pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

July 1 - Sep. 17, 2007
American ABC: Childhood in 19th -Century America
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
reynoldscenter.org

Explores images of children and their relationship to the American quest for national identity during the 19th century. The exhibition features approximately 60 paintings by such American masters as Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins and Eastman Johnson, as well as prints, photographs, illustrated children’s books, schoolbooks and other objects that shaped attitudes toward childhood in 19th-century America. "American ABC" demonstrates how portrayals of the nation's youngest citizens took on an important symbolic role in the United States' long journey toward maturity and provides a window into the everyday life of the period—the world of families, children's pastimes and the routines of the schoolhouse. Claire Perry, curator of American art at the Cantor Arts Center, is the curator.11:30 am - 7 pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

©William Wegman
Connector
1994
Collection of the artist

July 1 - Sep. 24, 2007
William Wegman-Funney/Strange
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
reynoldscenter.org

William Wegman—Funney/Strange is the first in-depth look at the artist in 15 years and examines his work in all media from the 1960s to the present. The exhibition will feature approximately 200 photographs, works on paper, paintings, conceptual work, videos, writings and rare archival materials. Several surprising new bodies of work will be seen in relation to classics, such as the photographs of his weimaraners. Trevor Fairbrother, independent curator and scholar, is the guest curator.11:30 am - 7pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown

July 1 – Oct. 9, 2007
Eye Contact: Modern American Portrait Drawing
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Sts. NW
202-633-1000
npg.si.edu

The bold contemporary engagement between one person and another that the term “eye contact” implies will be evident in the ambitious watercolor, drawing and pastel masterpieces assembled in this exhibition. 11:30 am - 7 pm. Free. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown.

July 4
America’s 2006 Independence Day Parade
Constitution Ave. NW between 7th & 17th Sts. NW
800-215-6405
july4thparade.com

The traditional National Independence Day Parade features marching bands, military units, floats, giant helium balloons, veterans organizations, and specialty units. 11:45 am – 2 pm. Free. Metro: Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter; Smithsonian; Farragut West; Federal Triangle.

July 4
A Capitol Fourth Independence Day Concert & Fireworks
US Capitol Building - West Lawn
202-467-4600
kennedy-center.org

National Symphony Orchestra performs during the nation’s premier Independence Day event. Be dazzled with a wonderful evening of musical entertainment topped by a stunning display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. 8 pm. Free. Metro: Union Station.

July 4
Annual Independence Day Organ Concert
Washington National Cathedral
Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves. NW
202-537-6200
nationalcathedral.org

Cathedral organist Erik Wm. Suter plays the 10,600-pipe Skinner Great Organ in an all-American program of music from both classical and popular traditions. Features a musical quiz designed for the whole family to enjoy. 11 am. Free. Metro: Tenleytown-AU then 30 series Metrobuses south.

Tea Party before Saturday matinee performances of Little Women at the Kennedy Center. A costumed storyteller will delight the children before or after Tea in our private dining room. July 8 & 15, 11 am – 12:15 pm (reservations required). $20 adults, $15 children 12 and under. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU

July 10 - 15
5th Annual Hip Hop Theatre Festival
Various Locations
202-724-5613
dcarts.dc.gov

This free festival includes plays, poetry, dance and music showcasing what many are calling the “next generation” of theatre and dance. It is the only city-sponsored, free hip hop theatre festival in the Mid-Atlantic region. Free.

July 12
American Artistry in Stained Glass
Washington National Cathedral
Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves. NW
202-537-6200
nationalcathedral.org

Elody Crimi and Diane Ney, authors of Jewels of Light: A Guide to the Stained Glass Windows of Washington National Cathedral, present a slide lecture on the cathedral’s windows and the artists who created them, then take visitors on a tour of these brilliant pieces of art. 7 pm. Free. Metro: Tenleytown-AU then 30 series Metrobuses south.

July 13
From Creation to Collection
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA
703-838-4565
torpedofactory.org

Meet and observe the exciting and innovative artists of the Torpedo Factory’s 84 studios during a special evening open house. Free guided tours. Complimentary wine and light hors d’oeuvres. 6 – 9 pm. Free.
Metro: King Street to Dash bus.

July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14
Screen on the Green
The National Mall
Between 4th & 7th Sts. NW
877-262-5866
cityguide.aol.com

It's becoming a classic -- reclining in the heart of Washington on a summer night, gazing at a gigantic movie screen playing (what else?) a classic film. Now in its seventh year, Screen on the Green returns to the same National Mall with these classics:
July 17, The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
July 24, The Band Wagon (1953)
July 31, Bullitt (1968)
Aug. 7, To Have and Have Not (1944)
Aug. 14, Rocky (1976)
Movies start at dusk and play on except in extreme weather. Free. Metro: Smithsonian.

July 20 – July 30
Capital Fringe Festival
Up to 20 locations in and around downtown DC
703-395-6334
capfringe.org

Enjoy hundreds of performances by adventurous and innovative artists from DC, Baltimore, the United States and overseas. More than 20 traditional and nontraditional venues host theater, dance, music, poetry, spoken word, puppetry and art forms unclassifiable. All day, every day. $10 average ticket price. Metro: Archives-Navy Mem’l-Penn Quarter.

July 29 – 30
Jazz Dance Festival
Joy of Motion Dance Center
5207 Wisconsin Ave. NW
202-333-6801
joyofmotion.org

An evening of jazz dance and music honoring the roots of these American art forms. Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 7 pm. $15 adults; $12 students and seniors.
Metro: Friendship Heights.

Aug. 1 – 31
Culture Cool
Various Locations
202-661-7581
culturaltourismdc.org

During Cultural Tourism DC’s Culture Cool, museums and other Washington cultural institutions feature programs designed to refresh body and soul in the midst of a long, hot summer. Taking place inside air-conditioned venues such as embassies, museums, and historic sites, events will feature opportunities to mix and mingle and preview the upcoming arts season.

Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
August Brown Bag Lecture Series American Inventors
U.S. Capitol Historical Society- Ketchum Hall Conference Room, First Floor
200 Maryland Ave. NE
202-543-8919
uschs.org

Lecture series each Wednesday in August.  Learn about American originals, including Robert Fulton, artist, civil engineer and inventor in 1807 of the first steamboat and a new American industry: steamboat navigation. See website for more details. Noon – 1 pm. Free. Metro: Union Station.

Aug. 4 – 6
National Inventor’s Month
National Museum of American History
14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
202-633-1000
americanhistory.si.edu

The museum’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites you to speak with inventors about their work, try being an inventor, and learn how invention and innovation are essential elements of American heritage. 10 am – 6:30 pm. Free. Metro: Smithsonian; Federal Triangle.

Aug. 5
Tour of the Washington Convention Center Art Collection
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place
202-249-3449
dcconvention.com

Get an insider's view of the permanent art collection located throughout the Washington Convention Center. The spectacular $4 million collection features over 120 pieces--more than half representing Washington area artists, and is the largest permanent art collection in any US convention center. A 72' wall with four outstanding renditions by local artists pays tribute to the historic Shaw neighborhood where the Convention Center is located. Regional, national and international artists include notables Donald Lipski, Sam Gilliam, Kendall Buster, Larry Kirkland, and Jim Sanborn.

Tour will be held from 2 pm - 4 pm and will be conducted by one of the collection's curators, Vivienne Lassman, followed by light refreshments. Enter Convention Center at Mount Vernon Place between 7th and 9th Sts. Call for reservations as spaces are limited. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes. Metro: Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center.

Aug. 8 – 12
Magic Kente Cloth
Wolf Trap, Children’s Theater in the Woods
1645 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA
202-371-9656
danceinstitute.org

Dance Institute of Washington/Washington Reflections presents this athletic and passionate contemporary ballet performance with a unique African American voice. 11:15 am. $5.

Aug. 12
Photographing America’s Architecture with Robert Lautman
Washington National Cathedral - Perry Auditorium, 7th Floor
Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves. NW
202-537-6200
nationalcathedral.org

The renowned architectural photographer leads a slide discussion on photographing iconic American buildings such as the Washington National Cathedral. Lautman’s subjects include works by Louis I. Kahn, I. M. Pei, Michael Graves, and Thomas Jefferson. 2 pm. Free. Metro: Tenleytown-AU to 30 series Metrobuses south.