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The exhibition brings together a selection of 50 folios and paintings from India and Iran created under the Timurid and Mughal emperors from the 15th to the 17th century. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - Smithsonian Institution 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

A display of the Armenian literary tradition from the era of manuscripts through the early periods of print and on to contemporary publishing. At the Jefferson Building. Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. 10 First St. SE, Washington, DC | 202-707-4604

Agricultural displays, food vendors, rides, activities and live music from Pistol Annies (Sept. 15), the Gaither Vocal Band (Sept. 16), Scotty McCreery (Sept. 21) and Foreigner (Sept. 22). Frederick County Fairgrounds 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD | 301-663-5895

Works by Roger Doyle. American Painting Fine Art 5118 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC | 202-244-3244

Works by David Baise. American Painting Fine Art 5118 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC | 202-244-3244

Works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastel and mixed-media depict scenes from around D.C. American Painting Fine Art 5118 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC | 202-244-3244

More than 50 "Jaina style" figurines depict various aspects of Mayan cosmology Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-728-1628

A student show juried by a panel of art experts, including professors at George Mason and Corcoran College of Art + Design. Workhouse Arts Center 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton, VA | 703-495-0001

Tension grows in the Vermont household of Phyllis and Joyce when a photographer, who specializes in female nudes, comes for a visit. Theater J 1529 16th St. NW, Washington, DC | 800-494-8497

The artist explores "encaustics," meticulously creating works with a sense of restraint in color but excess in scale. The application and subsequent burning away of shellac creates an amber surface full of organic forms. Long View Gallery 1234 9th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-232-4788