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War of 1812 historian Ralph Eshelman leads a tour of the land and river routes the British traveled on their way to invade and burn Washington D.C. in August 1814. Darnall's Chance House Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD | 301-952-8010

The end of the summer can feel like a major drag. Sure, there's the inevitable arrival of the county fairs. But between fried candy bars and 4-H displays, they can get rather routine. Enter the D.C. neighborhood festivals, which add a much-needed hit of spice and funk to the late summer and early fall. The season begins with such festivals as Adams Morgan Day and wraps in October, with Columbia Heights Day, the District's answer to the state fair, with bands, art displays and a cupcake-eating contest. Harriet Tubman Elementary School 3101 13th St. NW, Washington, DC

Birchmere Music Hall 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA | 703-549-7500

Warner Theatre 13th and E streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-783-4000

Featuring Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Sapp and Israel Houghton Verizon Center 601 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-628-3200

The Fillmore 8656 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD | 301-960-9999

Led by Christoph Eschenbach, ezzo-soprano Kelley O'Connor performs with the NSO in a concert that includes Wagner, Lieberson and Tchaikovsky. At the Concert Hall. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-467-4600

Donizetti's retelling of Anne Boleyn's tragedy stars Sondra Radvanovsky in a queen's fall as her unfaithful king plots to bring his mistress to the throne. At the Opera House. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC

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