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Folkways Billy Bragg has spent his career trying to emulate Woody Guthrie in terms of both music and activism, so it makes sense that he’d tour to celebrate the folk legend’s birthday. Expect plenty of Guthrie favorites, along with songs from “Mermaid Avenue,” the album Bragg and Wilco made using lyrics Guthrie wrote but never recorded. Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria; Tue., 7:30 p.m., sold out; 703-5497500, Birchmere.com.
History Lessons
The Big Apple Fiona Apple: Either you love her or you lived with someone in college who did. She’s the kind of immensely talented, emotional performer who inspires deep devotion. Apple’s big music extends to big album titles: The full name of her second album was 90 words long. Her latest, “The Idler Wheel...,” released last week, clocks in at a mere 23. Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW; Tue., 8 p.m., $55-$75; 202783-4000, Warnertheatredc. com. (Metro Center)
Quick, what do you know about the War of 1812? Some vague recollection of Canadians burning the White House? Maybe an inkling that Dolley Madison had something to do with it? A bicentennial exhibit can fill you in on all the details (James Madison was the only sitting president to ride into battle!) before your next cocktail party. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW; through Jan., free; 202-6338300, Npg.si.edu. (Gallery Place)
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Music of Monticello
and the Blue Ridge Friday, June 29, 2012
2–3 P.M.
Demonstration and Discussion –
featuring the Ebony Hillbillies and Dwandalyn Reece, NMAAHC Curator of Music and Performing Arts
6–8 P.M.
Concert and Dance Party –
featuring the Ebony Hillbillies, Sparky & Rhonda, Amythyst Kiah and the Southside Squares square dancing group
Warner Bros. Theater (Formerly Carmichael Auditorium) National Museum of American History 14th Street and Constitution Av., NW
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty” on view at the American History Museum. Metro Orange/Blue Lines Federal Triangle or Smithsonian. For more information visit nmaahc.si.edu or call (202) 633-1000.