From Wall Street to K Street, The Scene Weekender runs down some of the best events in and around the D.C.-Metro area.
1. Michael Lewis, Author of “Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt,” at GW’s Lisner Auditorium
What: In a partnership with Politics & Prose, George Washington University will host Michael Lewis, author of “Moneyball” and “The Blind Side,” to talk about his new book about Wall Street. Andrew Sullivan of “The Dish” will moderate.
Where: Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20052
When: April 4 at 7 p.m.
Price: $30 for a book and a ticket.
2. 48th Annual Cherry Blossom Rugby Tournament at National Cherry Blossom Festival
What: Under the blooming D.C. cherry blossoms watch grown men hustle and beat each other into the dirt and forget about the goal of the sport they’re playing in the Annual Cherry Blossom Rugby Tournament. Teams from high school to adult leagues can participate.
Where: Rosecroft Raceway, 6338 Rosecroft Drive, Fort Washington, Md.
When: April 5-6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: Free
2. Emily Biondo & Bradford Barr: Touch Me at Flashpoint Gallery
What: Visual artists Emily Biondo and Bradford Barr use the visual light spectrum as their canvas in their gallery “Touch Me” at the Flashpoint Gallery. Individuals will be able to interact with the gallery in a geometric space.
Where: Flashpoint Gallery, 916 G St. NW, Washington, D.C., 20001
When: April 3-5 at noon to 6 p.m.
Price: Free
3. Judah Friedlander The World Champion at the D.C. Improv
What: Judah Friedlander (“30 Rock”) claims he’s the World Champion. Period. Of everything. The self-proclaimed champion of everything will be at the D.C. Improv to accept the adulation of his millions of admirers that shall revel in his world champion attitude.
Where: D.C. Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
When: April 3-6
Price: $17
4. Shakespeare Birthday Open House at the Folger Theatre
What: Playwright William Shakespeare is turning 450 years young. Folger Theatre hosts a celebration of his life with an assortment of events including jugglers, music and cake.
Where: Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
When: April 6. 12-4 p.m.
Price: Free
5. Juicy J at the Howard Theatre
What: Juicy J, a member of Three 6 Mafia, has come up in the pop culture world. An image change from his early days to adopting a suit and tie managed to send his album flying. He also was featured on Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse.” He will be at the Howard Theatre to study if Bandz will actually make people dance.
Where: The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
When: April 6 at 8 p.m.
Price: $32.50 in advance
6. A Tribute to George Harrison at The Hamilton Live
What: More than 40 performers will get together to honor George Harrison’s greatest hits.
Where: The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
When: April 6 at 5:30 p.m.
Price: $25
7. La Commedia at the National Gallery of Art
What: In honor of composer Louis Andriessen’s 75th birthday, the Great Noise Ensemble will perform the D.C. premiere of his opera “La Commedia.”
Where: National Gallery of Art 6th and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20565
When: April 6 at 8 p.m.
Price: $27 in advance
8. The Admission at Theatre J
What: “The Admission” goes into its final performances at Theatre J. A play about wartime secrets and love triangles set in the first Intifada era in Lebanon.
Where: Washington District of Columbia Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW, Washington D.C. 20036
When: Until April 6
Price: $30-45, $15-25 for ages 35 and under
9. “Red Bull: Mission to the Edge of Space” at the National Air and Space Museum
What: Felix Baumgartner, or “Fearless Felix,” jumped from the stratosphere and back down to Earth with Joe Kittinger, a former record holder of the same kind of jump, speaking into his ear. See the gondola and the suit that kept Felix company during his time in freefall.
Where: National Air and Space Museum, 600 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20560
When: Until May 26
Price: Free
