Monday, April 6 "National Museum of African American History and Culture's Architectural Design Competition Submissions" 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. WHERE: Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Jefferson Drive S.W. METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines) INFO: Six designs for the Smithsonian's newest project, a museum of black history, are on display for public comment. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, visit www.si.edu/visit/whatsnew/sib.asp.
Tuesday, April 7 "Comic Art Indigene" 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. WHERE: National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth Street and Independence Avenue S.W. METRO: Federal Center S.W. (orange and blue lines) INFO: An exhibit showcasing comics that reflect modern American Indian life. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, call 202-633-1000.
Wednesday, April 8 "Appliquéd, Fabricated and Cast" 8 a.m.-7 p.m. WHERE: The Gallery at 1111, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. METRO: Federal Triangle (orange and blue lines) INFO: The exhibit displays tapestry by Amanda Richardson and sculpture by Julie Girardini and Paul Martin Wolff. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, visit www.zenithgallery.com.
Thursday, April 9 "Space, Unlimited" 10 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th St. N.W. METRO: Federal Triangle (orange and blue lines) INFO: Paintings, photographs, sculptures and multimedia explore the concept of space. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, visit www.museum.oas.org.
Friday, April 10 George Washington Invitational Regatta Noon- 5 p.m. WHERE: Washington Harbor, 3050 K St. N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom-GWU (orange and blue lines) INFO: Top college rowing teams compete on the Potomac River in the 22nd annual regatta. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, call 703-849-9300.
Saturday, April 11 National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks Show 8:30-9 p.m. WHERE: Southwest Waterfront, Seventh Street and Maine Avenue S.W. METRO: L'Enfant Plaza (yellow and green lines) INFO: Enjoy a free family festival with live music and food before the fireworks show. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information, visit www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.