D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

A Chinese aestheticist, artist, poet and philosopher will discuss Chinese Literature and ancient Buddhist works found in Dunhuang in Gansu province in 1990. At the Jefferson Building.

John Adams conducts the ensemble in a performance of works by Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Adams and Di Castri. At the Coolidge Auditorium.

,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.

The brother and sister classical guitarists perform as part of the Overtures Concert Series.

At the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center.

Garrison Keillor returns to Wolf Trap with his radio variety show. At the Filene Center.

A poet and a stranger debate life in this show performed by WSC Avant Bard.

At the Lisner Auditorium.

The revue features men from Australia.

It's no coincidence that strawberry festivals fill the latter part of May. That's precisely when you'll finally find the sweet, seedy berries on the vine at local farms, if only for a brief, brilliant month. At Sky Meadows State Park, the strawberry season kicks off with the 20th Delaplane festival, featuring fruit, sweet sundaes, strawberry shortcake and family activities including an antique car show and games.

Set during the Thirty Years' War, the play follows a general who is torn between loyalty and power.

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

Vs. Portland Timbers

Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. Lunch tote giveaway.

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

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

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.

Learn about volunteer firefighting in early Alexandria

It's no coincidence that strawberry festivals fill the latter part of May. That's precisely when you'll finally find the sweet, seedy berries on the vine at local farms, if only for a brief, brilliant month. At Sky Meadows State Park, the strawberry season kicks off with the 20th Delaplane festival, featuring fruit, sweet sundaes, strawberry shortcake and family activities including an antique car show and games.

Set during the Thirty Years' War, the play follows a general who is torn between loyalty and power.

Celebrate the country's servicemen and women on Memorial Day eve with a concert by the National Symphony Orchestra and six military bands, with appearances by singer-songwriter Chris Mann, mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins any Tony Award-winner Alfie Boe. As usual, Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna serve as hosts for the event, which begins at 8 p.m. Gates open to the public at 5 p.m.

Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies

The band kicks off the summer season with a performance followed by fireworks. The concert is free, but seating will be first come, first served beginning 90 minutes before the show. At the Filene Center.

Demonstrations, encampments and Confederate field hospital reenactments tell the story of Yorktown during the Peninsula Campaign.

The 70-foot-tall big top is bursting at the seams with tigers, elephants, acrobats, aerial artists and performers from around the world.

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

The 70-foot-tall big top is bursting at the seams with tigers, elephants, acrobats, aerial artists and performers from around the world.

Vs. the Baltimore Orioles

Trust DJ Jahsonic for your weekly dose of classic hip-hop, funk, soul, R&B and new jack swing.

One of the most crowded, grueling and amusing trivia nights in Washington.

Every Monday night, Sticky Rice offers half-price sushi.

Free admission. Free salsa lessons. Free drinks for women between 9 and 11. Really, you can't lose.

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

On Mondays only, Chevy Chase neighborhood favorite Blue 44 offers a tantalizing fried chicken dinner.

Vidalia's fantastic happy hour features modern takes on southern cuisine. Don't miss cocktails made with Cheerwine, Blenheim Hot Ginger Ale and other regional sodas.

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

The 70-foot-tall big top is bursting at the seams with tigers, elephants, acrobats, aerial artists and performers from around the world.

Maui, a son of a goddess, decides to confront the sun.

Vs. the Baltimore Orioles

A film following World Champion surfer Kelly Slater and Tahitian surfer Raimana Van Bastolaer. At the Johnson Imax Theater.

A film about volcanoes.

Will discuss and sign her two new books, "The Cushion in the Road: Meditation and Wandering as the Whole World Awakens to Being in Harm's Way" and "The World Will Follow Joy: Turning Madness into Flowers."

The event includes a light lunch and live music.

A relaxed night of free music, featuring local band Lucky Dub.

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

The 70-foot-tall big top is bursting at the seams with tigers, elephants, acrobats, aerial artists and performers from around the world.

Will read from her book "Americanah."

The British-Chinese broadcast journalist and writer will relate stories from her 2011 book "Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love.". At the Jefferson Building.

Vs. the Washington Nationals. Orioles t-shirt giveaway to first 10,000 fans age 15 and older.

The event includes a light lunch and live music.

As interleague rivals, the Nationals and Orioles only play head-to-head a few times each season, which temporarily breathes life into a potentially amazing geographic rivalry. Such meetings are a good chance for Nats fans to travel to Baltimore and vice versa, never more so than this year when a four game series between the two teams will be split evenly between the two cities: Monday and Tuesday's games are at Nationals Park, while the series shifts to Camden Yards on Wednesday and Thursday. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 202-640-7000. www.nationals.com. Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., Baltimore. 410-685-9800. www.theorioles.com.

Local playwright Jacqueline E. Lawton wrote this world premiere, which takes place at a Virginia art school during World War II and follows a couple of Jewish refugee artists and their talented black students.

As the saying goes, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. A well-meaning couple in Gina Gionfriddo's witty Pulitzer finalist play learns that the hard way after setting up a straight-talking friend and a seemingly vulnerable co-worker. Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan, who wowed in Studio Theatre's "Contractions," and Will Gartshore star in the area premiere of the off-Broadway hit.