Tuesday, Nov. 15, through Jan. 25
Wide Angle NW National Geographic Society - Explorers Hall 1145 17th St. 202-857-7588 Metro: Farragut North (Red Line) or Farragut West (Blue and Orange lines) Admission: Free
This new exhibit features a diverse selection of wide-angle photographs from around the world taken from National Geographic's latest book, "Wide-Angle: National Geographic's Greatest Places."
Monday, Nov. 14
Jacques "Saxman" Johnson 8 and 10 p.m. Blues Alley 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW 202-337-4141 Call for ticket information
Come hear local saxophonist Jacques "Saxman" Johnson, whose music "trumps most contemporary jazz without ever breaking a sweat," in this intimate Georgetown jazz club.
Matthew Bogdanos 7 p.m. Olsson's Books & Records - Arlington/Courthouse 2111 Wilson Blvd 703-525-4227 Metro: Court House (Orange Line) Admission: Free
Author Matthew Bogdanos will recount stories from his book, "Thieves of Baghdad," which details his hunt of looted art following the invasion of Iraq.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Auschwitz Through the Lens of its Builders 7-8:30 p.m. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW 202-488-6162 Metro: Smithsonian (Blue and Orange lines) Admission: Free
In its annual Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff lecture, the Holocaust Museum is sponsoring Holocaust survivor and professor Paul Hillberg, who will discuss the Auschwitz concentration camp.
George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium 8 p.m. 730 21st St. NW 202-397-7328 Take the Metro to Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue and Orange lines) Tickets: $30
GW presents comedian and Full House veteran actor Bob Saget.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Beaujolais Nouveau Party 9 p.m. Les Halles 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 202-347-6848 Metro: Metro Center (Red, Blue and Orange lines), Federal Triangle (Blue and Orange lines) or Archives-Navy Memorial (Green and Yellow lines) Admission: Free
This French-style steakhouse is offering free wine, free tripe, and live jazz. Early arrival is suggested.
