D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining

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

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

Includes a reception, food and wine.

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

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

Three short films from Italy.

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

A program about adapting a car to fit the needs of older adults.

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

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

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.

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

Meet a naturalist at the Cabin John playground. Best for ages 1 and older.

Media workshops, performances, a four hour video competition and more.

Teaching artists assist children with art projects.

Vs. the New York Yankees

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

A love story between two women, a piano teacher and her student.

Steve Covington speaks on "How to Manage a Satellite Going 17,000 Miles Per Hour.". At the Madison Building, Mary Pickford Theater.

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

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

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"

An informational lunch on the fundraising activities at Ann's Circle and more.

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

Guests will make an edible volcano and sedimentary rock layer and hike to find rocks. Best for ages 3 to 5.

Sam El-Amin lectures.

, Kluge Fellow in 2006, discusses his book "What Remains: Coming to Terms with Civil War in 19th Century China.". At the Jefferson Building.

A celebration of spring by campfire includes dessert. Best for ages 1 and older.

Marcus Neustetter, an artist from Johannesburg, South Africa, discusses designing South African postage stamps.

Presented by Cool Cow Comedy Showcase.

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

A reception for the New Direction of Color exhibit.

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

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

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

Will be in conversation with NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell.

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.

,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.

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.

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

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

Vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. Lunch tote giveaway.

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

Vs. Portland Timbers

Learn about volunteer firefighting in early Alexandria

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

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