D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

Three short films from Italy.

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

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

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

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

A 1980 film about space people joining space creatures to fight an opponent.

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

A series of films of live ballet performances by European companies.

Features local crafters, artists and needle workers. At the State House.

Will read from his book "Margaret Thatcher: From Grantham to the Falklands."

A lecture and screening of "Fighter Pilot.". At the Lockheed Martin Imax Theater.

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

Children learn about wings, songs, nests and eggs and walk to watch birds in the woods. Best for ages 3 to 6.

A comedy about labor and temporary employment.

A program for teachers to learn how to meet environmental literacy standards.

Neenah Ellis, one of the founders of Hear Now speaks.

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

Vs. the New York Yankees

An evening of presentations on local nature and conservation issues. Best for ages 14 and older.

Discusses her debut novel, "River of Dust," a story of retribution about an American missionary couple in rural China in 1910 whose toddler son is kidnapped by Mongolian nomads.

A guided tour with information on exotic plants.

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.

A former Washington Post will discuss his book "The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945" the final installment of the World War II liberation trilogy. At the William G. McGowan Theater.

A story about a woman facing issues in her family life and in her work at a rehabilitation center for young women.

A film about the Komodo dragons of "Dragon Island."

Vs. the New York Yankees

Guests learn what they can do with sticks and stones. Best for ages 3-6.

A World War II film starring Ryan Phillippe, Jessie Bradford and Adam Breach about the six United States soldiers who raised the American flag on top of Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi.

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

Four characters search for a Brazilian drum player who disappears and ends up in a parallel reality.

A program for children 18 months to 3 years old with their caregivers to learn about insects.

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

A story about two women faced with life changes.

Daniel Stashower will discuss his book, "The Hour of Peril: The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War."

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

Presented by Cool Cow Comedy Showcase.

Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies

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

School of Art Photography Students demonstrate the technical art of photo processing. At the Fine Arts Gallery.

This exhibition of mixed-media sculptures in glass by Corinne Whitlatch reflects the 30 years she spent living in the Middle East and the found objects she collected there.

Art inspired by feminist politics and other subjects.

The painter drew inspiration from the works of Gene Davis, Ian Davenport and Markus Linnenbrink to create this series.

At Rock Bottom's revamped happy hour, save $2 off any of the house-made beers. Even better: It runs from 11 to close every night.

A collection of drawings by the artist who created the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the 20th-century, all-American woman. At the Jefferson Building.

Features the artifacts excavated from a pirate ship found off the coast of Cape Cod. The vessel was originally a slave ship that sailed during the early 18th century.

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

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

Learn about volunteer firefighting in early Alexandria

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

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

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

Art inspired by feminist politics and other subjects.

A showcase of art created by high school students who hail from the 11th Congressional District of Northern Virginia.