Monday, Oct. 1
Panel Discussion: Congressional Black Caucus Noon-2 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: Rep. Major Owens, D-N.Y., hosts a panel of congressmen and political scientists for a discussion of his book, "The Peacock Elite: A Subjective Study of the Congressional Black Caucus and Its Impact on National Politics." Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-707-0359.
Tuesday, Oct. 2
Exhibition Tour: Arts of Buddhism 1:15 p.m. WHERE: Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Drive at 12th Street N.W. METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: Compare the Buddhist objects in the Freer Gallery's collection and view how the religion spread throughout Asia. Meet at the Freer information desk. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-357-2700.
Wednesday, Oct. 3
Book Lecture: Perfect Spy Noon WHERE: National Archives and Records Administration, Constitution Avenue N.W. between 7th and 9th streets METRO: Archives-Navy Memorial (green and yellow lines) INFO: Author Larry Berman discusses his book "Perfect Spy," which reveals the double life of journalist and Viet Cong spy Pham Xuan. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-501-5000.
Thursday, Oct. 4
Dhafer Youssef WHERE: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: Tunisian-born Dhafer Youssef performs a mix of Arabic music, electronica, acoustic funk and jazz-based improvisation. Admission is free, but tickets, which have a $2.75 handling fee, are required. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-707-5502.
Friday, Oct. 5
Hirshhorn After Hours 8 p.m.- Midnight WHERE: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue at Seventh Street S.W. METRO: L'Enfant Plaza (blue, orange, green and yellow lines) INFO: Musical performances by Fools for Horses and DJ Yum Yum complement after-hours tours of the "Morris Louis Now" exhibit. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Advance tickets are recommended because the event sells out quickly. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-633-4674.
Saturday, Oct. 6
Blocktoberfest 1 p.m. WHERE: RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. S.E. METRO: Stadium-Armory (blue and orange lines) INFO: The event features 51 bands on 10 stages, as well as 40 acres of food, games and rides. Regular tickets are $20. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.blocktoberfest.com.
Sunday, Oct. 7
Takoma Park Street Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: Carroll and Laurel avenues, Takoma Park, Md. METRO: Takoma Park (red line) INFO: Live entertainment, food and a crafts fair are available at this event. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-253-4229.
