To help map out a fun 2005, we present this year's preview calendar of some of the major events taking place in the coming months. Use this as a handy guide for your long-range planning. (Is there something for the kids to do if you tell your brother-in-law to bring them in mid-April? Or is early May better for getting them out of the house?) But remember, details can change, so read Weekend each week for the latest information, and call before you visit.
January
JAN. 21-22 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Leonard Slatkin with baritone Matthias Goerne in Glass's Symphony No. 7 (world premiere) and Mahler's "Twelve Songs" from "Des Knaben Wunderhorn," Jan. 21-22 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
Cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin -- the focus of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, March 26-April 10.
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JAN. 21-23 -- KIROV OPERA -- "Boris Godunov," Jan. 21-23 in the Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
JAN. 21-23 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Gunther Herbig with oboist Katherine Needleman in Beethoven's "Egmont" Overture, Mozart's Oboe Concerto, Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet" Fantasy Overture and Liszt's "Les Preludes," Jan. 21-23 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
JAN. 22 -- FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by William Hudson with violinist Mayuko Kamio in works by Moncayo, Lalo, Guarneri, Revueltas, Piazzola, Fernandez and Rimsky-Korsakov, Jan. 22 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
JAN. 22-JAN. 30 -- CHESAPEAKE BAY BOAT SHOW -- Displays of powerboats and other watercraft, and exhibits by vendors of nautical goods and services Jan. 22-Jan. 30 at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore. 410-649-7000.
JAN. 27-29 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Leonard Slatkin with violinist Nurit Bar-Josef, violist Daniel Foster and cellist David Hardy in Brahms's "Variations on a Theme by Haydn," Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat Major, Dutilleux's "Tout un monde lointain" and Ravel's Suite No. 2 from "Daphnis et Chloe," Jan. 27-29 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
JAN. 27-29 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Jun Markl with the Morgan State University Choir in Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise," Jan. 27-29 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
JAN. 28 -- 112, MARIO WINANS and Clarence Carter, Jan. 28 at DAR Constitution Hall, 18th and D NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-628-4780.
JAN. 28 -- JANE MONHEIT -- Jan. 28 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
JAN. 28 -- BRAZILIAN GUITAR QUARTET -- Jan. 28 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
JAN. 28 -- OPERA VERDI EUROPA -- "Aida," Jan. 28 at the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. 301-279-5301.
JAN. 28-29 -- MOMIX -- "Baseball" by the modern dance troupe, Jan. 28-29 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
JAN. 28 & 30 -- WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA -- "Democracy: An American Comedy," the world premiere of a new work set in Washington in 1875 and based on the novels of Henry Adams, Jan. 28 & 30 at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-998-6800.
JAN. 28-30 -- SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FAIR -- Hundreds of artists and artisans display their creations, Jan. 28-30 at Dulles Expo Center, on Willard Road off Route 28 in Chantilly. 800-210-9900 or 703-378-0910.
JAN. 28-30 -- REMODELING EXPO -- Displays and other activities by vendors of home remodeling goods and services, Jan. 28-30 at Dulles Expo Center, on Willard Road off Route 28 in Chantilly. 703-378-0910.
JAN. 29 -- LEFT BANK CONCERT SOCIETY -- Jan. 29 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
JAN. 29 -- CHIP JACKSON & FRIENDS with Anita O'Day, Jan. 29 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
JAN. 29 -- JOHN EATON -- Jan. 29 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
JAN. 29-30 -- ADVENTURES IN TRAVEL EXPO -- Meet National Geographic writers and photographers, and explore displays by vendors of travel-related goods and services, Jan. 29-30 at the Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW. 202-249-3000.
JAN. 30 -- WASHINGTON BRIDAL SHOWCASE -- Displays by vendors of wedding-related goods and services, Jan. 30 at Patriot Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 202-397-7328 or 703-993-3000.
JAN. 30 -- OPERA VERDI EUROPA -- "Carmen," Jan. 30 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
JAN. 30 -- BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO -- Jan. 30 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
JAN. 30 -- CAMERATA TRAJECTINA -- Jan. 30 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
February
FEB. 1 -- PAQUITO D'RIVERA & THE ASSADS -- Feb. 1 at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-994-6800.
FEB. 1-13 -- AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE -- "Giselle" Feb. 1-6, a mixed program Feb. 4-5 and "Swan Lake" Feb. 8-13, in the Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 1-13 -- "THE KING AND I" -- Stefanie Powers stars in a touring production of the Broadway classic, Feb. 1-13 at the Hippodrome, France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore. 410-547-7328 or 410-752-7444.
FEB. 2 -- "FLAMENCO GALA: LOS 4 ELEMENTOS" -- Feb. 2 at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-998-6800.
FEB. 2 -- SONNY LANDRETH and C.C. Adcock, Feb. 2 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
FEB. 3 -- SISTERS IN THE SPIRIT -- Feb. 3 at DAR Constitution Hall, 18th and D NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-628-4780.
FEB. 3 -- RICHIE HAVENS -- Feb. 3 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
FEB. 3 -- THE PRINCELY PLAYERS -- Feb. 3 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
FEB. 3-4 -- JIMMY SCOTT & THE JAZZ Expressions, Feb. 3-4 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 3-5 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Leonard Slatkin with violinist Leonidas Kavakos in Thomson's "Fugue and Chorale on Yankee Doodle," Creston's "Frontiers," Korngold's Violin Concerto in D, Carter's "Musicians Wrestle Everywhere" and Schuman's Symphony No. 3, Feb. 3-5 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 3-6 -- "SCORE" -- a portrait of Leonard Bernstein by the SITI Company, Feb. 3-6 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
FEB. 4 -- MOISEYEV DANCE COMPANY -- Feb. 4 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
FEB. 4 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Yuri Temirkanov with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Feb. 4 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
FEB. 4 -- THE DANILO PEREZ TRIO -- Feb. 4 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
FEB. 4-5 -- THE IGUANAS -- Feb. 4-5 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
FEB. 4-6 -- WORLD OF WHEELS -- See custom cars, hot rods and classic motorcycles, Feb. 4-6 at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore. 410-649-7000.
FEB. 4-27 -- "THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING" -- adapted from the Carson McCullers novel set in the South in the 1940s, Feb. 4-27 at Ford's Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-347-4833.
FEB. 5 -- THE LEW TABACKIN QUARTET with Mulgrew Miller, Feb. 5 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 5 -- METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA -- Feb. 5 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
FEB. 5 -- WASHINGTON BACH CONSORT -- "Hallelujah Handel," Feb. 5 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
FEB. 5 -- THE SCHOLARS OF LONDON -- Feb. 5 by Dumbarton Concerts at Dumbarton Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. 202-965-2000.
FEB. 5 -- COLIN MOCHRIE AND Brad Sherwood, comedians, Feb. 5 at the Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-783-4000.
FEB. 5-6 -- BALLET FLAMENCO SARA BARAS -- "Sueños" ("Dreams"), Feb. 5-6 at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-998-6800.
FEB. 6 -- NATIONAL GALLERY VOCAL Arts Ensemble and Smithsonian Chamber Players, Feb. 6 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
FEB. 8 -- DR. JOHN and the Nighthawks, Feb. 8 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 8 -- HABIB KOITE & BAMADA -- Feb. 8 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
FEB. 8-13 -- "CONTACT" -- the Tony Award-winning dance musical, Feb. 8-13 at the Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-783-4000.
FEB. 9 -- CAÑIZARES & JOSE MARIA Gallardo, Feb. 9 at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-998-6800.
FEB. 9-13 -- DISNEY ON ICE -- This year's production of the ice spectacular is "Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey," Feb. 9-13 at 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. 410-547-7328 or 410-347-2010.
FEB. 9-13 -- WASHINGTON BOAT SHOW -- Explore powerboats, sailboats and luxury yachts, and displays by vendors of nautical goods and services Feb. 9-13 at the Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW. 703-823-7960 or 202-249-3000.
FEB. 9-MARCH 27 -- "THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!" -- music and dance from the '30s and '40s, Feb. 9-March 27 at MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-548-9044.
FEB. 10 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Jack Everly in a pops program, "Rhapsody in Gershwin: A Tribute to George and Ira Gershwin," Feb. 10 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 10 -- KARRIN ALLYSON -- Feb. 10 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
FEB. 10 -- THE AVIV STRING QUARTET -- Feb. 10 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
FEB. 10-12 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Leonard Slatkin with mezzo-soprano Mary Phillips and cellist Lynn Harrell in Bernstein's Symphony No. 1, Barber's Cello Concerto and Copland's Symphony No. 3, Feb. 10-12 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600.
FEB. 10-12 -- CHRISTINE ANDREAS -- Feb. 10-12 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 10-MARCH 13 -- "THE PLAYBOY OF THE Western World," the classic satire of life in an Irish village, Feb. 10-March 13 by the Keegan Theatre at the Old Town Theater, 815 1/2 King St., Alexandria. 703-527-6000.
FEB. 11 -- DIZZY GILLESPIE ALUMNI All-Star Big Band, Feb. 11 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 11 -- BILL FRISELL -- Feb. 11 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
FEB. 11-12 -- RICHARD JENI -- Feb. 11-12 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
FEB. 11-12 -- THE PAT GRANEY COMPANY -- "The Vivian Girls" by the modern dance troupe, Feb. 11-12 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
FEB. 11 & 13 -- VIRGINIA OPERA -- "Tristan und Isolde," Feb. 11 & 13 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
FEB. 11-13 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Jack Everly in a pops program, "Rhapsody in Gershwin: A Tribute to George and Ira Gershwin," Feb. 11-13 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
FEB. 12 -- THE WHISPERS, STEPHANIE MILLS and the Manhattans, Feb. 12 at DAR Constitution Hall, 18th and D NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-628-4780.
FEB. 12 -- THE KING'S SINGERS -- Feb. 12 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 12 -- PAUL LEWIS -- pianist, Feb. 12 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 12 -- CROSSROADS -- Feb. 12 at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-998-6800.
FEB. 12 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- in a children's program "A Love of the Land," Feb. 12 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
FEB. 12 -- NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC -- conducted by Piotr Gajewski in Makris's "Strathmore Overture" (world premiere), Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" and Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, Feb. 12 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 12-13 -- CABIN FEVER FESTIVAL -- Hundreds of artists and artisans sell their wares, Feb. 12-13 at the Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick. 301-898-5466.
FEB. 13 -- CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE -- Marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, clowns and other performers wind through Chinatown and around MCI Center on Feb. 13. 202-393-7838.
FEB. 13 -- PRAGUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Serge Baudo with pianist Martin Kasik in Dvorak's "Carnival" Overture, Piano Concerto and "Slavonic Dances," Feb. 13 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 13 -- YANNI -- Feb. 13 at MCI Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-628-3200.
FEB. 13 -- KENNEDY CENTER CHAMBER PLAYERS -- Feb. 13 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 13 -- TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA and Dan Zanes & Friends, Feb. 13 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 13 -- THOMAS HRYNKIW -- pianist, Feb. 13 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
FEB. 14 -- FREDERICK DOUGLASS'S BIRTHDAY -- A wreath-laying ceremony, musical tributes and other activities honor the birthday of the abolitionist, Feb. 14 at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE. 202-426-5961.
FEB. 14 -- DIANNE REEVES -- Feb. 14 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 14 -- LALAH HATHAWAY AND Norman Brown, Feb. 14 at the Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-783-4000.
FEB. 15 -- RENEE FLEMING -- soprano, Feb. 15 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 15 -- "OVER THE RAINBOW: Celebrating a Century of Harold Arlen," with Faith Prince and Tom Wopat, Feb. 15 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 16 -- LOS HOMBRES CALIENTES -- Feb. 16 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 16-21 -- DISNEY ON ICE -- This year's production of the ice spectacular is "Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey," Feb. 16-21 at MCI Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-628-3200.
FEB. 16-21 -- EAST COAST JAZZ FESTIVAL -- Workshops, recitals and concerts by top local and national jazz artists Feb. 16-21, sponsored by the Fish Middleton Jazz Scholarship Fund at the Doubletree Hotel in Rockville. 301-933-1822.
FEB. 17 -- MARIAN McPARTLAND -- Feb. 17 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 17 -- JOE BONAMASSA -- Feb. 17 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
FEB. 17 -- CITYDANCE ENSEMBLE -- Feb. 17 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 17-19 -- MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY -- "Appalachian Spring" and other works, Feb. 17-19 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 17-19 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by David Zinman with pianist Peter Serkin in Diamond's "Music for Romeo and Juliet," Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 and Elgar's Symphony No. 2, Feb. 17-19 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 17-20 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Marin Alsop with violinist Hilary Hahn in Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," Joan Tower's "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman," Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 and Brahms's Symphony No. 3, Feb. 17-20 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
FEB. 18 -- CYPRESS STRING QUARTET -- Feb. 18 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
FEB. 18 -- BRAD PAISLEY -- Feb. 18 at Patriot Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 202-397-7328 or 703-993-3000.
FEB. 18 -- THE STYLISTICS, the Chi-Lites and the Delfonics, Feb. 18 at DAR Constitution Hall, 18th and D NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-628-4780.
FEB. 18 -- CANADIAN BRASS -- Feb. 18 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 18 -- HERBIE HANCOCK, MICHAEL Brecker & Roy Hargrove, Feb. 18 at the Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-783-4000.
FEB. 18 -- ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY -- Feb. 18 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
FEB. 18-19 -- THE JAMES CARTER QUINTET -- Feb. 18-19 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 18-19 -- MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP -- Feb. 18-19 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
FEB. 18-20 -- THE WOODWORKING SHOW -- Demonstrations and displays by vendors of hand and power woodworking tools, Feb. 18-20 at Dulles Expo Center, on Willard Road off Route 28 in Chantilly. 703-378-0910.
FEB. 19 -- ZOOM INTO ENGINEERING -- A festival of hands-on activities for ages 5 to 13 that illustrate how engineers work, Feb. 19 at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448.
FEB. 19 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Marin Alsop with violinist Hilary Hahn in Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," Joan Tower's "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman," Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 and Brahms's Symphony No. 3, Feb. 19 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 19 -- MARILYN NONKEN -- pianist, Feb. 19 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
FEB. 19-21 -- GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION -- Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate, celebrates the presidential holiday with parades and a sample of Washington's favorite breakfast, "hoecakes swimming in butter and honey" Feb. 19-20. On Feb. 21, music and a wreath-laying ceremony will mark the first president's birthday anniversary. 703-780-2000.
FEB. 20 -- OPERA LAFAYETTE -- "Acis et Ealatee," Feb. 20 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
FEB. 20 -- ITZHAK PERLMAN -- violinist, Feb. 20 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 20 -- ROOMFUL OF BLUES -- Feb. 20 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
FEB. 20 -- JEFFREY SIEGEL -- pianist, Feb. 20 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
FEB. 20 -- THE BOBBY RODRIGUEZ JAZZ Trio, Feb. 20 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
FEB. 21 -- WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY PARADE -- Alexandria holds the nation's largest parade celebrating the birthday of George Washington, with marching bands, floats, military reenactors and other units, Feb. 21 on the streets of Old Town Alexandria. 703-838-4200 or 703-991-4474.
FEB. 21 -- "DISCOVER STRATHMORE" -- A free family festival celebrates the opening of the new Music Center at Strathmore, with entertainment, exhibits and hands-on workshops, Feb. 21 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 or (TDD: 301-581-5101).
FEB. 22-27 -- ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN Dance Theater -- performing mixed repertory programs, Feb. 22-27 in the Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
FEB. 22-27 -- "THE GRADUATE" -- Morgan Fairchild stars in the stage adaptation of the landmark film, Feb. 22-27 at the Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-783-4000.
FEB. 22-MARCH 6 -- "SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACE" -- Frank Gorshin stars in a portrait of comedian George Burns, Feb. 22-March 6 at the Hippodrome, France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore. 410-547-7328 or 410-752-7444.
FEB. 23 -- THE MINGUS BIG BAND -- Feb. 23 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
