Monday, Oct. 29
Panel Discussion: The U.S. and Iran - A Difficult History 7-9 p.m. WHERE: National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues N.W. METRO: Tenleytown-AU (red line) INFO: Panelists include former State Department official and Iran hostage Bruce Laingen, former New York Times bureau chief Stephen Kinzer and Yale University professor Abbas Amant. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-537-5373.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
C'est Chic! D.C. French Film Festival Screenings at 6:15 and 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Avalon Theater, 5612 Connecticut Ave. N.W. METRO: Van Ness-UDC (red line) INFO: On Tuesday, view "My Son" and "In Your Wake." Tickets are $10 per film and advance reservations are recommended. The festival runs through Nov. 1. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.theavalon.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Ghosts and Spirits: A Halloween Evening at Decatur House 6:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Decatur House, 748 Jackson Place N.W. METRO: Farragut North (red line) or Farragut West (blue and orange lines) INFO: Enjoy a costume contest judged by D.C. celebrity judges, live jazz, candlelight ghost tours, hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Admission is $25. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-842-0920 extension 239.
Thursday, Nov. 1
34th Conference on Washington, D.C., Historical Studies: Empowerment Event times vary WHERE: The Carnegie, 801 K St. N.W. METRO: Gallery Place-Chinatown (red, green and yellow lines) INFO: A variety of scholars, community planners, students and other members of the community will present at the conference, which runs through Nov. 3. Sessions include "Designs for Washington" and "Class Divided by Race." Registration is required. Most, but not all, events are free. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.historydc.org/2007Conference/.
Friday, Nov. 2
Day of the Dead Celebration 7 p.m. WHERE: Cultural Institute of Mexico, 2829 16th St. N.W. METRO: Columbia Heights (green and yellow lines) INFO: Celebrate the traditional Mexican holiday. This year's alter is dedicated to Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Admission is $10. CONTACT: 202-728-1628
Saturday, Nov. 3
Reptile Day at the National Aquarium 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: The National Aquarium, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue N.W. METRO: Metro Center (blue, orange and red lines) INFO: Special events provided by the Northern Virginia Reptile Rescue will be featured. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-482-2825.
Sunday, Nov. 4
Dance Workshop: Baila! 5:30 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, Virginia Avenue and Rock Creek Parkway N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom (blue and orange lines) INFO: Members of Ballet Hispanico will give lessons at 5:30 p.m. followed by dancing at 6 p.m. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-467-4600.
