Monday, March 3
Panel Discussion: "Voices of the 20th Century" 6 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, intersection of New Hampshire and Virginia avenues and Rock Creek Parkway N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom-GWU (orange and blue lines) INFO: Renowned figures from the arts, media, sports and politics will participate in a moderated discussion about the black experience during the last century. There is no admission fee for this event. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-467-4600.
Tuesday, March 4
Lecture: "Science of Addiction" Noon-1 p.m. WHERE: The Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (orange and blue lines) INFO: Alan Leshner, chief executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will present a lecture. There is no admission fee for this event. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-707-5664.
Wednesday, March 5
Dance Workshop: "Tango with the Stars" 7-10 p.m. WHERE: La Maison Fran?aise, Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road N.W. METRO: Take N6 Metrobus toward Farragut Square INFO: This evening of Argentine tango will include a lesson from visiting artists Juano Cantone and Sol Orozco, followed by a reception of light snacks and a performance. Admission for this event is $30. Reservations are required. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-944-6091.
Thursday, March 6
Music: "Stefan Hussong, Accordion; Mike Svoboda, Trombone" 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Jefferson Drive at 12th Street S.W. METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines) INFO: Hussong will present his own take on Japanese gagaku music. There is no admission fee for this event. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-357-2700.
Friday, March 7
Film: "Fire Fighters" 7 p.m. WHERE: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Jefferson Drive at 12th Street S.W. METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines) INFO: This ecological parable tells the story of a hunter teaching his skills to his young son and the telling of the surrounding forest's mythologies to his fellow villagers. These stories are questioned by the arrival of two Buddhist monks who express their understanding of nature. There is no admission fee for this event, but tickets are required and can be obtained one hour before show time. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-357-2700.
Saturday, March 8
Gallery Tour: "Demon Quellers and Deities of Delight" 1 p.m. WHERE: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Jefferson Drive at 12th Street S.W. METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines) INFO: Dr. Gregory Smits, a history and religious studies professor at Pennsylvania State University, gives an interactive tour of the exhibition "Patterned Feathers, Piercing Eyes." He will discuss Japanese art and their cultural beliefs linking the earthly and mystical worlds. There is no admission fee for this event. CONTACT: for more information, call 202-357-2700.
Sunday, March 9
"The Historic Synagogues of Turkey Photography Exhibition" 2-4 p.m. WHERE: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. N.W. METRO: Gallery Pl-Chinatown (red, green and yellow lines) INFO: Turkish Ambassador Nabi Sensoy and his wife will speak at the opening of this exhibit. There will be Kosher Turkish desserts, vendors selling Turkish jewelry and more. There is no admission fee for this event, but registration is recommended online at www.sixthandi.org. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-408-3100.
