Continued From Page 26 for seniors and students; free for ages 18 and younger. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. 202-387-2151. ■ Francisco González, associate professor of Latin American studies at Johns Hopkins University, will discuss his book “Creative Destruction? Economic Crises and Democracy in Latin America.” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Kenney Auditorium, Nitze Building, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 1740 Massachusetts Ave. NW. kkornell@jhu.edu. ■ Elijah Anderson will discuss his book “The Cosmopolitan Canopy: Race and Civility in Everyday Life.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ The Greater Washington Urban League will host a financial literacy seminar on “Know Your Credit.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Greater Washington Urban League, 2901 14th St. NW. 202-265-8200, ext. 228. ■ Jürgen Knoblich, senior scientist and deputy scientific director of the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, will discuss “Stem Cells and Cancer: A Deadly Alliance.” 6:45 p.m. Free. Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1530 P St. NW. 202-3286988. ■ Author and tour guide Anthony S. Pitch will discuss the 1814 capture of Washington, D.C., by British military invaders who torched the White House, U.S. Capitol and other public buildings. 6:45 to 9 p.m. $40. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ “Past, Present, and Future of Congressional and Presidential Campaigns” will feature former Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn.; former Rep. Jim Slattery, D-Kan.; former Rep. Bob Livingston, R-La.; former Rep. Richard Gephardt, D-Mo.; and John Ashford, chairman and chief executive officer of the Hawthorn Group. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ Ron Rash (shown) will discuss his novel “The Cove,” at 7 p.m.; and Guy Delisle will discuss his book “Jerusalem: Chronicles From the Holy City,” at 7:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ “Lessons From Poland: The Power of Preservation, Memory, and Identity” will feature panelists Lisa Ackerman, executive vice president of the World Monuments Fund and director of its Jewish Heritage Program; Jolanta Ambrosewicz-Jacobs, scholar at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum; and Phyllis Myers, a member of the executive board of the American Association for Polish-Jewish Studies. 7 p.m. Free. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-777-3260. ■ The Georgetown Library’s Non-Fiction Book Club will focus on Patti Smith’s memoir “Just Kids.” 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Films ■ “PM @ The TM” will feature Ryuichi Honda’s 2011 film “A Honeymoon in Hell:
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Events Entertainment Mr. and Mrs. Oki’s Fabulous Trip.” 6 to 9 p.m. $15. Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. textilemuseum.org. ■ The Embassy of the Republic of Korea will present Oh Seong-yoon’s hit animated film “Leafie: A Hen Into the Wild.” A discussion will follow. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Korean Cultural Center, 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-5876153. ■ Presented in conjunction with the Washington Project for the Arts, “Experimental Media 2012” will feature a selection of videos chosen by artists Max Kazemzadeh and Jonah Brucker-Carlson. 6:30 p.m. Donation suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. 202-3872151. ■ The French Cinémathèque series will feature a sneak preview of Malgorzata Szumowska’s 2011 film “Elles,” about a well-off Parisian journalist investigating the lives of two student prostitutes for a magazine article. 8 p.m. $11; $9 for students; $8.25 for seniors. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performances ■ The D.C.-based ensemble force/collision will present the premiere of “The Nautical Yards,” a largescale, site-specific performance featuring new music by composer Daniel Paul Lawson. 7 p.m. $30 for premium seating; free for general admission. The Yards Park, 10 Water St. SE. force-collision.org. The performance will repeat Friday through Sunday at 7 p.m. ■ The Topaz Hotel Bar’s weekly standup show will feature local comics. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. 1733 N St. NW. 202-393-3000. Reading ■ Latino writers Blas Falconer and Lorraine López will read from their work. 6:30 p.m. Free. Mumford Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5394. Special event ■ Raynell Cooper and Roger Craig, champions on the “Jeopardy!” television show, will join other top winners for a night of gaming and socializing at a “Hooray for History!” quiz event. 6 to 9 p.m. $30; reservations required. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288. Sporting event ■ The Washington Wizards will play the Miami Heat. 8 p.m. $20 to $780. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-397-7328. April 27 Friday, Friday april 27 Children’s programs ■ The Maru Montero Latin Dance Company will perform at a celebration of Latin American dance, music and culture on El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). 10 a.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1225. ■ “Jazz, Baby!” will feature a special story time program in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month. 11 a.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. ■ “Family Movie Night” will start with an art activity and then feature short fairytale films from the United States and Quebec, including “Sleeping Betty,” “The Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin” and
Friday, april 27 ■ Discussion: Marjane Satrapi (shown) will discuss her graphic memoir and film “Persepolis” in an interview with Azar Nafisi, author of “Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books.” 8 p.m. $25 to $40. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 800745-3000. “Faerie Tale Theatre.” 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. Concerts ■ The Friday Morning Music Club will present a concert of works by Mozart, Handel, Bach and Smetana. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202-333-2075. ■ Daniel Aune of Christ Lutheran Church in Baltimore will present an organ recital. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■ As part of the Friday Music Series, mezzo-soprano Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek will perform. 1:15 p.m. Free. McNeir Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-3838. ■ The KC Jazz Club will feature vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $16. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ The American University Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will perform “Songs From the Heartland,” featuring music from Russia, Hungary, Germany and the British Isles. 8 p.m. $10 to $15. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. The concert will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. Discussions and lectures ■ Time magazine editors Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy will discuss their book “The President’s Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity.” Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ In honor of Arbor Day, author Melanie ChoukasBradley will discuss the history and botanic diversity of the capital city’s world-renowned trees. Afterward, attendees will stroll through the Regional Garden, where trees and shrubs native to the Mid-Atlantic Piedmont and Coastal Plain will be in full spring leaf and flower.
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. ■ A public symposium will focus on “Celebrating the Reopening of the Nineteenth-Century French Galleries.” Noon to 5 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202737-4215. The symposium will continue Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. ■ Actor Nicholas Hammond, who played Friedrich Von Trapp in the 1965 film “The Sound of Music,” will discuss “The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook.” 5:30 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW. 202-347-0176. ■ Medea Benjamin will discuss her book “Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control.” 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ Michael J. Sandel, professor of government at Harvard University, will discuss his book “What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Scholar Svitlana Shiells will discuss Japanese influences on Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW. 202-895-6776. Film ■ The DC Tango Festival’s movie night will feature “Arrabalera,” starring Tita Merello. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Embassy of Argentina, 1600 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 240-242-8032. Meeting ■ The Cleveland Park Chess Club will review historical games, study scenarios and play chess. 3:30 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. Performances ■ Dancer and choreographer Janaki Rangarajan will perform a bharatanatyam dance program. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Catholic University and Theater J will present a reading and discussion of Craig Wright’s “The Unseen.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Goldman Theater, Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. drama.cua.edu. ■ The Georgetown University Dance Company will present its spring performance, featuring a diverse program from hip-hop to classical ballet. 8 p.m. $10; $8 for seniors and students. Walsh Black Box Theatre, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. ■ The annual DC Tango Festival will feature live music and a tango demonstra-
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