Thursday, June 19 Once is Never Enough: The James Bond Film Festival 8 p.m. WHERE: New York and Florida avenues N.E. METRO: New York Ave.-Florida Ave.-Gallaudet University (red line) INFO: The seventh Bond flick, "Live and Let Die" (1973), ironically comes back to life in this summer-long celebration of the beloved British agent of our time. COST: Free
"Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul" 10 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: National Gallery of Art - East Building 600 Constitution Ave. N.W. METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: Uncover the culturally diverse findings of this historic trade center, which sits between Asia and the Mediterranean. COST: Free
Friday, June 20 "The Mystery of Irma Vep" 8 p.m. WHERE: Arena Stage 1800 S. Bell St. Arlington, Va. METRO: Crystal City (yellow and blue lines) INFO: Have a hearty laugh with this Victorian satire of literary and cinematic pop culture. COST: $61-$66
"Shaolin: Temple of Zen" 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: National Geographic Society - Explorers Hall 1145 17th St. N.W. METRO: Farragut North (red line) INFO: This photo exhibit captures the lives of a secretive group of warrior-monks in China who have devoted themselves to an ancient form of kung fu. COST: Free
Saturday, June 21 The 16th Annual National Capital Barbecue Battle 11 a.m.-9 p.m. WHERE: Pennsylvania Avenue, between 10th and 14th streets METRO: Federal Triangle (blue line) INFO: Our nation's ardent meat lovers will have a chance to groove to smooth jazz and R&B as barbecue teams and restaurants compete for the title of National Pork BBQ Champion. COST: $10
"Shear Madness" 6 p.m. WHERE: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Theater Lab 2700 F St. N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom-GWU (blue and orange lines) INFO: Spend your Saturday evening sleuthing and solving the murder of a famed concert pianist with this comedy detective improv show that engages locals and visitors. COST: $40-$50
Sunday, June 22 "Julius Caesar" 2 p.m. WHERE: Shakespeare Theatre Company 450 Seventh St. N.W. METRO: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (yellow and green lines) INFO: Enter the world of power and assassination with William Shakespeare's classic take on Julius Caesar's epic reign in Rome. COST: $50-$80
Drag Queen Brunch 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Perry's Restaurant 1811 Columbia Rd. N.W. METRO: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (red line) INFO: Enjoy a hearty brunch with the entertainment of lively drag queens to help satiate your appetite. COST: $10
Monday, June 23 Yoshitoshi Mori 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. WHERE: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 1330 Maryland Ave. S.W. METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: Check out artist Yoshitosi Mori's silkscreen and stencil prints, which make lighthearted statements on pop culture and folklore. COST: Free
Nintendo Wii Night 5 p.m. WHERE: The Front Page 4201 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. METRO: Ballston-MU (orange line) INFO: In this day and age, Wii's can be hard to find, but there is good news: the Front Page will offer patrons a system they can use for free. COST: Free
Tuesday, June 24 "Running for Office: Candidate, Campaigns and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman" 10 a.m.-7 p.m. WHERE: National Archives and Records Administration Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street METRO: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (yellow and green lines) INFO: Political cartoonist Clifford Berryman'makes clever statements and caricatures on the nature of running for office. COST: Free
"The Imaginary Invalid" 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Shakespeare Theatre Company 450 Seventh St. N.W. METRO: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (yellow and green lines) INFO: Travel back to 17th century France and discover the witty story of a wealthy hypochondriac who wants to marry his daughter off to a doctor. COST: $35-$70
