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Continued From Page 20 $10; $5 for children ages 12 and younger. Seventh-floor auditorium, Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-6200. Friday, Sept. 28

Friday september 28 Concerts ■Organist Todd Davis of York, Pa., will perform works by Mendelssohn, Rorem and Vierne. 12:15 to 1 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■D.C.-based tenor saxophonist Brian Settles will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■The 2012 Sonic Circuits Festival — focusing on cutting-edge contemporary music that defies genres — will feature a performance by Diktat, Janel & Anthony, the David Behrman ensemble, and Mia Zabelka & Lydia Lunch. 7 p.m. $40; $30 for students. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The festival will continue through Sunday. ■The Folger Consort, tenor Aaron Sheehan (shown) and multi-instrumentalist Tom Zajac will present “London: Music From the City of Shakespeare,� featuring works by Gibbons, Morely and Byrd. 8 p.m. $37. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. The performance will repeat Saturday at 5 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. ■In conjunction with the All Roads Film Festival, a dance party will feature the Colombian-born, Los Angeles-based band Palenke SoulTribe. 9:30 p.m. $20. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8577700. Discussions and lectures ■A philosophy lecture series in honor of the Rev. Kurt Pritzl will feature Catholic University associate professor Kevin White discussing “Aquinas and ‘De Anima III.6’: A Response to Kurt Pritzl.� 2 p.m. Free. Aquinas Hall Auditorium, Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. 202319-5259. ■The Washington Social Business & Microcredit Forum will feature a talk by Muhammad Yunus, founder of the microcredit concept and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. 3 to 4:30 p.m. $15; registration required. University Auditorium, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. udc.edu/socialbusiness. ■Judith Jack Halberstam will discuss her book “Gaga Feminism: Sex, Gender, and the End of Normal.� 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■Allen Rokach, former senior photographer for Southern Living magazine and director of photography at the New York Botanical Garden, will discuss “Gardens of Passionate Gardeners,� about some of the people he has met and photographed. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $15; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. ■Evan Thomas will discuss his book

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Events Entertainment “Ike’s Bluff: President Eisenhower’s Secret Battle to Save the World.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■The Textile Museum will present “The Ottomans,� the third episode of the PBS documentary “Islam: Empire of Faith.� Noon. Free. Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. 202-667-0441. ■The eighth annual All Roads Film Festival will feature the 2011 documentary “The Tundra Book.� Noon. Free. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■The All Roads Film Festival will feature the 2011 film “Burros.� 4:30 p.m. Free. Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■The All Roads Film Festival will feature the world premiere of the film “Tomorrow We Will See� and the D.C. premiere of “Buriganga.� 7:30 p.m. $10. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8575838. ■“Family Movie Night� will feature the 2012 film “Brave,� about a princess who defies custom and brings chaos to her kingdom. 7:30 p.m. Free. Copley Lawn, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. neighborhood@georgetown.edu. Performance ■More than 40 professional dancers and artists will join the Shaolin Kungfu Team to present “A Splendid Night of Ghizhou, China.� 7:30 p.m. $30 to $50. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. Tour ■A “Lunchtime Tour of the Conservatory� will explore the links between the exotic plant world and everyday life. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. The tour will repeat Monday and Wednesday at noon. Sept. 29 Saturday, Saturday september 29 Book sale ■The Friends of the Cleveland Park Library group will hold its “$5 a bag� book sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Second floor, Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-2847. Children’s programs ■The “Saturday Morning at the National� series will present “Michael Shwedick’s Reptile World.� 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; tickets required. Helen Hayes Gallery, National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-783-3372. ■Children will hear a story about Jim Henson and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-6331000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Classes and workshops ■Allen Rokach, former senior photographer for Southern Living magazine and director of photography at the New York Botanical Garden, will lead a two-day workshop on “Fall Color Photography.� 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $215; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. The class will continue Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■The Smithsonian Associates will present a seminar on “Looking East:

Saturday, september 29 â– Special event: The Washington National Cathedral will offer a chance to climb the 333 steps to the bell-ringing chamber in the great central tower, 300 feet above the ground. 9:30, 10:15 and 11 a.m. $20; reservations required. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-6200.

‘Japonisme’ in American Art.â€? 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $120. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– Interior designer Lauri Ward, a pioneer and expert in one-day redecorating, will lead a seminar on “Using What You Have to Redecorate Your Home in Hours.â€? 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $120. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. Concerts â– The In Series will present “Prelude: Songs We Love,â€? featuring a range of musical styles including cabaret songs by Benjamin Britten and William Bolcom, operetta by Rudolf Friml, selections of Richard Wagner’s “Wesendonck Leiderâ€? and music by Claude Debussy and Jacques Brel. 3 p.m. $19 to $40. Gala Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202-2047763. The performance will repeat Monday at 7:30 p.m. â– Soprano Gillian Keith (shown), tenor Rufus MĂźller and bass Christòphoren Nomura will join with the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra to perform Haydn’s “Creation.â€? 5 p.m. $25 to $80. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-6200. â– The Dick Morgan Quartet will perform jazz selections. 5 to 7:30 p.m. $35 to $40. Family Life Center, Shiloh Baptist Church, 1510 9th St. NW. dickmorganjazz.com ■“An Evening of Southern Operaâ€? will feature mezzo-soprano Kathryn Findlen and pianist R. Timothy McReynolds per-

forming selections from Kenneth Frazelle’s “Songs in the Rear View Mirror.� 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Hemphill, 1515 14th St. NW. 202-234-5601. ■Clarinetist Rob Patterson, artist-inresidence at Strathmore and the recipient of a Young Artist Grant from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, will perform with pianist Audrey Andrist. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Soprano Ruby Weston, baritone Rodney Wing and pianist Marcus Smith will perform art songs and selections from “Porgy and Bess� as part of a Community Concert Series. 7 p.m. Free. CommUnity on the Hill, 945 G St. NW. unitychurchdc.org. Demonstration ■Bernadine Prince, co-executive director of FreshFarm Markets, will demonstrate the canning process for fruits and vegetables. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. Discussions and lectures ■“Uncommon Decency: Christian Civility in an Uncivil Season� will feature Fuller Theological Seminary President Richard Mouw and New York Times columnist Ross Douthat. 9 a.m. to noon. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. nationalpres.org/conferences. ■Three women will discuss their journeys from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia to their rejuvenated state. 12:15 p.m. Free; reservations required. Elements Fitness and Wellness Center, Suite 217, 2233 Wisconsin Ave. NW. frontdesk@elementscenter.com. ■Harlow Giles Unger will discuss his book “John Quincy Adams,� at 1 p.m.; Marty Makary will discuss his book “Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won’t Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care,� at 3:30 p.m.; and Emma Straub will discuss her book “Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures,� at 6:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Festivals ■President Lincoln’s Cottage and the Armed Forces Retirement Home will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln family’s first season at the Soldiers’ Home with a variety of activities and demonstrations. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. President Lincoln’s Cottage, Upshur Street and Rock Creek Church Road NW. 202-829-0436, ext. 31232. ■The DC Green Festival will feature nationally known speakers, how-to workshops, culinary demonstrations, local vendors, yoga classes and children’s activities. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. $10 to $65. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount

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Vernon Place NW. greenfestivals.org. The event will continue Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■As part of Brookland Family Day, a Dance Place open house will feature classes for all ages and levels, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; outdoor activities such as juggling, line dancing and jewelry-making, from noon to 4 p.m.; and a performance sampler, at 4 p.m. Free. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. Films ■The National Archives will present Sidney Lumet’s 1957 film “12 Angry Men.� Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202357-5000. ■“Milos Forman: Lives of an Artist� will feature the Czech filmmaker’s 1967 film “The Fireman’s Ball,� at 1 p.m.; and his 1963 film “Black Peter� and 1965 film “Loves of a Blonde,� at 3 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■The All Roads Film Festival will feature the 2011 film “Recontre (Encounters),� along with three short films, at 1:30 p.m.; the 2012 film “Bridge the Gap to Pine Ridge,� at 4 p.m.; and the 2010 film “Old Dog,� at 7 p.m. $10 per screening. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8575838. Performances ■Poet Tim Seibles and the DC Youth Slam Team will present “New Voices for Change,� a cross-generational poetry reading and performance sponsored by Split This Rock and the Hamiltonian Gallery. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Hamiltonian Gallery, 1353 U St. NW. 202-787-5210. ■The Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation will present “Korean Art & Soul,� featuring a showing of modern hanbok dress, classical dances, a folk song, and a performance of creative and modern interpretations of traditional Korean music. 7:30 p.m. $30 to $75. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Establishment, a new sketch comedy ensemble, will perform. 10 and 11 p.m. $5. District of Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Special events ■LUNGevity Foundation will hold its See Events/Page 22

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