Thursday, April 14
Speaker: Roger Ebert Politics and Prose bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW Noted film critic Roger Ebert discusses "The Great Movies II," his collection of film essays. Admission is free. Call (202) 364-1919 for more information.
Speaker: The Two Bobs: Dole Speaks to Edwards 7 p.m., Baird Auditorium, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue Bob Dole, former senator and 1996 presidential nominee, talks about his experiences in World War II with radio host Bob Edwards. Tickets are $18. Call (202) 357-3030 for more information.
Friday, April 15
Victor Wooten in concert 7:30 p.m., 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW Jazz bassist Victor Wooten, best known for his work with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, brings his experimental jazz-pop to the District. Tickets are $20. Call (202) 265-0930 for more information.
Saturday, April 16
Hoops For The Homeless 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., MCI Center, 601 F St. NW Hoops For The Homeless is sponsoring a three-on-three amateur basketball tournament at MCI. Retired basketball star Magic Johnson, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams and former Redskins Charles Mann and Art Monk will be present. Tickets are $5, and admission is free for everyone under age 12. Call (202) 397-7328 for more information.
Concert: Patriotic Pianists 6 p.m., Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW Piano players from the U.S. Army Band perform patriotic music and original compositions. Admission is free. Call (202) 467-4600 for more information.
Sunday, April 17
Panel: Beer: A Fermenting Revolution 12:00 p.m., Brickseller's Saloon, 1523 22nd St. NW A panel of brewing pioneers will discuss how microbrews rose to prominence in recent decades. Samples will be provided by the cupful. Tickets are $82. Call (202) 357-3030 for more information.
Monday, April 18
Nelly in concert 8 p.m., Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW St. Louis hip-hopper will make things hot in Constitution Hall, touring off his 2004 albums "Sweat" and "Suit." Tickets are $49.50. Call (202) 397-7328 for more information.
Wednesday, April 20
Dance workshop with Chuck Davis 6 p.m., Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW Famous choreographer Chuck Davis will conduct a workshop for all styles and skill-levels of dancers. Admission is free. Call (202) 467-4600 for more information.
Panel: The Vice President in Photographs 12:00 p.m., McGowan Theatre at the National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Photographers of Vice Presidents Cheney, Gore and Bush share their experiences working with presidential administrations. Admission is free. Call (202) 357-5000 for more information.
