D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

Three short films from Italy.

A session for a parent and child to create art, toys and costumes.

The former Republican senator from Maine will discuss her book "Fighting for Common Ground: How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress"

A reception and celebration of Vietnamese culture featuring traditional music, art and food. Sponsored by the Multicultural Affairs Committee

Vs. the New York Yankees. Alumni autograph session before the game.

For anyone affected by cancer, attorney Bill Day will discuss the rights of cancer patients and what to expect when you seek benefits

Includes a reception, food and wine.

DATE: Monday, EVENT: Vishten - CD release of "Mozaik" SHOW TIME: 7:30 pm LOCATION: IMT Rockville: Saint Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville, MD TICKETS: Tickets: $20 advance, $24 door. Students with ID: $16 advance, $20 door All tickets are general admission. INFORMATION: call 301-960-3655 and visit www.imtfolk.org. ARTIST WEBSITE: www.vishten.net HI RES PHOTOS: http://www.imtfolk.org/html/concerts/2013/2013_0520_Vishten/pictures/Vishten.jpg TAGS: Acadian and Francophone Music from Prince Edward Island, Canada

Children can learn about the different kinds of homes animals build for themselves. At the National Headquarters.

Tastings at participating restaurants including Mellow Mushroom, Bardia's New Orleans Cafe, Bossa and Madam's Organ.

Sharon Hodges presents "The File Burned, Now What? Finding Your WWII Relative". Learn what records are available and where to locate them in order learn what your relative did during the war.

A walk on the forest trail to learn about the layers of the forest. Best for ages 3 and older.

A film about a young scholar, who travels to the Lithuanian countryside looking for the city of "true Jews."

A session for home-schooled children.

Handcrafted playhouses will be auctioned off to benefit Rebuilding Together Montgomery County (RTMC), a local organization that helps vulnerable families find safe living conditions.

Teaching artists assist children with art projects.

A discussion on charitable giving and social innovation with wine selections.

The new Daft Punk album--their first proper release in 8 years--has been hyped up to the extreme. To celebrate its release date, U Street Music Hall will be spinning "Random Access Memories" on vinyl through what might be the city's best sound system (at least for dance music). Early arrivals get free posters and other merchandise. If you're younger than 21, you'll have to drop $5 to get in, but it is all ages.

Will receive the 7th Annual Marfield Prize, given for distinguished arts writing, for her book "The Lady in Gold: The Extraordinary Tale of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece, Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer"

Live performances, refreshments and the Corcoran Community Portrait Exchange.

A discussion on the contents of Abraham Lincoln's pockets when he was assassinated. At the Jefferson Building, Southwest Gallery.

Washington Project for the Arts hosts a panel discussion with artists and curators.

Information on the PACE program providing services to adults in need of medical and nursing care who stay at home.

Narrated from the perspective of a 15-year-old boy in a family staying in a old country house in Tuscany during the summer of 1981.

Sam El-Amin lectures.

The band performs as part of the Jammin' Juniors concert series.

A Chinese interpreter assists an agent with an interrogation of a subject who's identity is kept secret.

The British author will discuss her memoir "She Left Me the Gun: My Mother's Life Before Me" about her mother's mysterious South African past

A documentary about the development of the river.

Guests will make a small bird bath to take home. Best for ages 3 and older.

The middle school will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their arts program with a showcase of dance, theatre, music, visual art, poetry and media presentations. At the Kay Theatre.

A reception for the New Direction of Color exhibit.

Ryan Zimmerman, the Washington Nationals third baseman, hosts an event with a performance by Third Eye Blind.

Fitness classes, vendors, pampering stations, food lessons and more at this event for women.

, a reporter for The Washington Post, will discuss his book "Through the Perilous Fight," which tells the gripping story of the burning of Washington and the improbable last stand at Baltimore that helped save the nation and inspired its National Anthem.

Presented by Cool Cow Comedy Showcase.

Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies

,both American University history professors, will examine the public debate addressed in their book "FDR and the Jews," which asks if FDR did everything possible to save European Jews during the Second World War.

More than 30 locations participate in a celebration of cultural attractions.

Sample classic Italian cocktails for $5, or eight different Italian wines for $6 per glass.

The artist uses film projections and photography to explore the representation and experience of space and memory.

On Friday nights, the Gibson's second floor lounge is in the hands of bartenders Duane Sylvester and Frank Jones, who whip up custom drinks without a menu.

Oyamel's happy hour features discounted margaritas, beer and tacos.

Firefly offers well-made classic cocktails for $5 each every weekday.

Civil War medical historian Mark Quattrock shares the story of the 9,000 surgeons and assistant surgeons that served the Confederate States.

Learn about volunteer firefighting in early Alexandria

Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. Lunch tote giveaway.

Register for a 20-minute seminar with a judge or attorney to discuss legal matters

The country music star headlines the "No Shoes Nation" tour with guests Eric Church, Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves

Vs. Portland Timbers

Historians Larry and Connie Clowers portray General Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia in this living history program that gives insight about General Grant personally and militarily.

A bike tour starting in Dupont that follows the off-road trails to Civil War-era remains in the city.

A celebration of Prince George's County and local wineries with food and craft vendors, wine tastings and a wine education class