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Video games have been steadily evolving for more than two generations now, but it's probably fair to say that a genre has reached maturity when it has its own Smithsonian show. "The Art of Video Games" explores the evolution of game design and culture with an interactive gallery of more than 80 revolutionary (at the time) game titles, including "Pac-Man," "Super Mario Brothers," "The Secret of Monkey Island," "Myst" and "Flower." Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution Eighth and F streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Learn about philately, the hobby of stamp collecting, through 26 objects. National Postal Museum - Smithsonian Institution 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC | 202-633-5555

The Opera company opens it season with works by by Wagner, Debussy, Brel, Porter, Mozart and more, with an appearance by The Washington Ballet. Gala Hispanic Theatre at Tivoli Square 3333 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-234-7174

Murray is a contemporary artist, who works primarily in oil. His subject matter includes figures, landscapes, still-life, and portraiture. Marin-Price Galleries 7022 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD | 301-718-0622

Sculpture, furniture & wall reliefs by Robert T. Cole Zenith Gallery 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-783-2963

Ben Travers's play about jewel thieves is presented by Constellation Theatre Company. Source 1835 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-204-7800

Celebrates the award winners with a multi-disciplinary exhibition. Features the work of musician Nathan Bell, photographer Alexander Heilner and sculptor David Knopp. Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD | 443-573-1700

Cirque du Soleil's latest production explores the evolution of man through acrobatics, juggling, roller skating and more. Plateau at National Harbor 201 Harborview Ave., Oxon Hill, MD | 800-450-1480

Signature Theatre kicks off its season with the much-loved Tony-winning musical about a reporter's crusade against a Texas brothel. The show stars Helen Hayes winner Sherri Edelen as brassy madam Miss Mona Stangley. Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA | 703-820-9771

Eight paintings of children by the noted American portrait artist, including the famed depiction of two children and a toy horse. National Gallery of Art Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC | 202-737-4215