Monday, March 23 Mayor's Arts Awards 6 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St. N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom-GWU (orange and blue lines) INFO: An evening of performances by local groups such as the Washington Ballet and Washington Improv Theater hosted by D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, call 202-467-4600.
Tuesday, March 24 "Something" Beautiful opening reception 6-9 p.m. WHERE: Edison Place Gallery, 701 Ninth St. N.W. METRO: Gallery Place-Chinatown (red, yellow and green lines) INFO: Celebrate World Water Week with an exhibit showcasing a glass of water's importance, with live music and beverages. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, call 202-872-3396.
Wednesday, March 25 Gallery Talk: Gettysburg Address Noon-1 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (orange and blue lines) INFO: The curator of the "With Malice Toward None" exhibition will speak about the 145 years since the Gettysburg Address. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, call 202-707-9203.
Thursday, March 26 Lesser Madonnas 11 a.m.-6 p.m. WHERE: Irvine Contemporary, 1412 14th St. N.W. METRO: McPherson Square (orange and blue lines) INFO: Through sculptures made of mixed media, Melissa Ichiuji explores sexuality and identity. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, visit irvinecontemporary.com.
Friday, March 27 Lecture: Music and the Brain 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (orange and blue lines) INFO: Michael Kubovy and Judith Shatin from the University of Virginia will speak about music and the artist's mind. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, call 202-707-8432.
Saturday, March 28 Smithsonian Kite Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE: National Mall METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines) INFO: Celebrate spring and the coming cherry blossoms by flying your kite on the Mall. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, call 202-633-3030.
