MARCH 25 -- THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA with Nnenna Freelon, March 25 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MARCH 25-26 -- KAREN AKERS -- March 25-26 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
Cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin -- the focus of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, March 26-April 10.
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MARCH 26 -- ALEXANDRE THARAUD -- pianist, March 26 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MARCH 26 -- NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC -- conducted by Piotr Gajewski with cellist Carter Brey in Dvorak's Cello Concerto and Symphony No. 9, March 26 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MARCH 26-APRIL 10 -- NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL -- The blooming cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin are the centerpiece of this annual festival of music, sports events and other activities March 26-April 10. The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is on April 9 along Constitution Avenue NW between Seventh and 17th streets NW, and the Sakura Matsuri Street Festival is on April 9 around Pennsylvania Avenue and 12th Street NW. 202-547-1500 or 202-619-7222 or www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.
MARCH 26 -- MARYLAND DAY -- Historical reenactments, music, crafts, militia drills and other activities mark Maryland's 1634 founding, March 26 at Historic St. Mary's City in St. Mary's County. 800-762-1634.
MARCH 26 -- NATIONAL ACROBATS OF TAIWAN -- March 26 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
MARCH 26-APRIL 11 -- WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA -- "The Maid of Orleans," March 26-April 11 in the Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MARCH 26-APRIL 17 -- "THERE ARE NO STRANGERS" -- Holly Twyford stars in the story of a woman who is the target of a seemingly random act of violence, March 26-April 17 at Theater J at the D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497 or 202-777-3229.
MARCH 27 -- PHILIPPE ENTREMONT -- pianist, March 27 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
MARCH 28 -- WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL -- Details about this annual Easter Monday event on the South Lawn of the White House and the Ellipse have not been announced. 202-208-1631.
MARCH 28 -- AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY Celebration -- The annual Easter Monday jubilee, with an Easter egg hunt, gospel music, storytellers and food vendors, March 28 at the National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-673-4821.
MARCH 28-29 -- THE PAT METHENY GROUP -- March 28-29 at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-998-6800.
MARCH 29 -- ASHLEE SIMPSON -- March 29 at DAR Constitution Hall, 18th and D NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-628-4780.
MARCH 29 -- PERLMAN/ SCHMIDT/BAILEY Trio, March 29 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MARCH 30 -- ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA with soprano Barbara Bonney, March 30 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MARCH 30 -- MUSICIANS FROM RAVINIA -- March 30 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
MARCH 30-31 -- THE BATTLEFIELD BAND -- March 30-31 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
MARCH 30-APRIL 3 -- RINGLING BROS. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performs in three rings, March 30-April 3 at Patriot Center on the George Mason University campus, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 202-397-7328 or 703-993-3000.
MARCH 30-APRIL 24 -- "OMNIUM GATHERUM" -- A Manhattan dinner party takes a surprising turn, March 30-April 24 at the Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney. 301-924-3400.
MARCH 30-MAY 1 -- "LIFE X 3" -- Yasmina Reza's new comedy set at a dinner party, March 30-May 1 at Round House Theatre, East-West Highway and Waverly Street, Bethesda. 240-644-1100.
MARCH 31 -- THE BILLY TAYLOR TRIO -- March 31 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MARCH 31-APRIL 2 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Marvin Hamlisch in a pops concert with vocalist Barbara Cook, March 31-April 2 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MARCH 31 & APRIL 2 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Bobby McFerrin with pianist Christopher O'Riley in music by Mozart and improvisations by McFerrin, March 31 & April 2 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
April
APRIL 1 -- CHAMPIONS ON ICE -- Michelle Kwan, Timothy Goebel, Sasha Cohen and other star figure skaters glide over the ice April 1 at MCI Center, 601 F St. NW. For tickets, 202-397-7328; for information, 202-628-3200.
APRIL 1 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Bobby McFerrin with pianist Christopher O'Riley in music by Mozart and improvisations by McFerrin, April 1 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 1 -- EDDIE FROM OHIO -- April 1 at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 301-261-1553 or 410-263-5544.
APRIL 1 -- THE CLAREMONT TRIO -- April 1 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 1-3 -- SUPER PET EXPO -- displays of products and services for all varieties of pets and their owners, petting zoo, presentations by local animal shelters and rescue leagues, April 1-3 at Dulles Expo Center, on Willard Road off Route 28 in Chantilly. 703-378-0910 or 301-564-4050.
APRIL 1-MAY 15 -- "THE PIANO LESSON" -- August Wilson's story of a Pittsburgh family whose piano is a reminder of a sad past, April 1-May 15 in the Fichandler Theater at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300 (TDD: 202-484-0247).
APRIL 2 -- SMITHSONIAN KITE FESTIVAL -- The Smithsonian Institution holds its 39th annual Kite Festival, with competitions in design, performance and other categories, April 2 on the Mall between Fourth and Seventh streets NW. 202-619-7222 or 202-633-1000 (TDD: 202-357-1729).
APRIL 2 -- LANG LANG -- pianist, April 2 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 2 -- KIROV ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Valery Gergiev with pianist Yefim Bronfman, April 2 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
APRIL 2 -- JOHN EATON -- April 2 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 2 -- THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA -- April 2 at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-998-6800.
APRIL 2 -- NIKLAS EPPINGER -- cellist, and pianist Hae-Seung Shin, April 2 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
APRIL 2 -- NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC -- conducted by Stan Engebretson with the National Philharmonic Chorale in Mozart's "Impresario" Overture, "Exsultate, Jubilate" and "Requiem," April 2 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 2 -- TURTLE ISLAND STRING QUARTET -- in a children's program, April 2 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
APRIL 2-17 -- WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA -- "The Magic Flute," April 2-17 in the Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 3 -- ARTURO SANDOVAL -- April 3 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 3 -- LANG LANG -- pianist, April 3 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
APRIL 3 -- STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN -- April 3 at 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. 410-547-7328 or 410-347-2010.
APRIL 3 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Emil de Cou in "A Family for Baby Grand," a family concert, April 3 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 3 -- THE PHIL WOODS QUINTET -- April 3 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
APRIL 3 -- ROSA LAMOREAUX -- soprano, and pianist Betty Bullock, April 3 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
APRIL 4 -- DAVID SEDARIS -- The author reads from his essays, April 4 at Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-998-6800.
APRIL 5 -- THE EAGLES -- April 5 at 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. 410-547-7328 or 410-347-2010.
APRIL 5 -- JANIS IAN -- April 5 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 5 -- CATRIN FINCH -- harpist, and flutist Eugenia Zukerman, April 5 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
APRIL 5-6 -- BALLET HISPANICO -- "Nightclub," April 5-6 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 6 -- EVGENY KISSIN -- pianist, April 6 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 6-17 -- RINGLING BROS. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performs in three rings, April 6-17 at D.C. Armory, 2001 East Capitol St. SE. 202-397-7328 or 202-547-9077.
APRIL 7 -- LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO with Vusi Mahlasela, "Long Walk to Freedom," April 7 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
APRIL 7 -- THE NIGHTHAWKS -- April 7 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 7-10 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Yuri Temirkanov with pianist Elisso Virsaladze and soprano Twyla Robinson in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 and Mahler's Symphony No. 4, April 7-10 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
APRIL 8 -- SONNY ROLLINS -- April 8 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 8 -- DURAN DURAN -- April 8 at Patriot Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 202-397-7328 or 703-993-3000.
APRIL 8 -- PETER CINCOTTI -- April 8 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 8-9 -- LIVINGSTON TAYLOR -- April 8-9 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 8-9 -- SARA PEARSON/PATRIK WILDRIG and Company, "The Return of Lot's Wife," April 8-9 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
APRIL 8-10 -- SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FAIR -- Hundreds of artists and artisans display their creations, April 8-10 at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg. 301-990-1400 or 800-210-9900.
APRIL 8-10 -- "MICHAEL FLATLEY'S Lord of the Dance," an Irish music and dance spectacular, April 8-10 at the Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-783-4000.
APRIL 9 -- CHERRY BLOSSOM PARADE -- Floats, balloons, marching bands and other entertainers are all part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, April 9 along Constitution Avenue NW from Seventh to 17th streets, followed by the Sakura Matsuri Japanese street festival on Pennsylvania Avenue at 12th Street NW. 202-547-1500 or www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.
APRIL 9 -- THE AMADEUS TRIO -- April 9 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
APRIL 9 -- MERCY ME -- April 9 at Patriot Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 202-397-7328 or 703-993-3000.
APRIL 9 -- THE BORROMEO QUARTET -- April 9 by Dumbarton Concerts at Dumbarton Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. 202-965-2000.
APRIL 9 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Yuri Temirkanov with pianist Elisso Virsaladze and soprano Twyla Robinson in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 and Mahler's Symphony No. 4, April 9 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 10 -- BOYS CHOIR OF HARLEM -- April 10 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 10 -- CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Choir, April 10 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
APRIL 11 -- YO-YO MA & THE SILK ROAD Ensemble, April 11 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 11-13 -- JIM BRICKMAN -- April 11-13 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 13 -- JEFFERSON'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCE -- Guest speakers, a military honor guard and a wreath-laying ceremony mark the 262nd birthday anniversary of President Thomas Jefferson, April 13 at noon at the Jefferson Memorial. 202-619-7222.
APRIL 13-17 -- WASHINGTON BALLET -- "Romeo and Juliet," April 13-17 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 13-24 -- WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL Film Festival -- Dozens of American and foreign films will be screened in theaters across town, April 13-24 during the 18th annual Filmfest DC. 202-628-3456.
APRIL 14 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Yuri Temirkanov with violinist Stefan Jackiw in Saint-Saens's Violin Concerto No. 3 and Franck's Symphony in D Minor, April 14 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 14-15 -- THE BOBS -- April 14-15 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 14-17 -- SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW -- About 120 artists and artisans display their museum-quality creations, April 14-17 at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-357-4000 or 888-832-9554.
APRIL 15 -- WASHINGTON BACH CONSORT -- April 15 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
APRIL 15-17 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Yuri Temirkanov with violinist Stefan Jackiw in Saint-Saens's Violin Concerto No. 3 and Franck's Symphony in D Minor, April 15-17 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
APRIL 15-23 -- MARYLAND OPERA STUDIO -- "Julius Caesar," April 15-23 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
APRIL 15-MAY 22 -- "THE CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE" -- an 18th-century comedy of manners, April 15-May 22 at the Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077.
APRIL 16 -- CHICAGO CITY LIMITS -- April 16 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 16-17 -- "MARCHING THROUGH TIME" -- a multi-era historical reenactment encampment, with drills, demonstrations and living history portrayals, April 16-17 at Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Rd., Glenn Dale. 301-464-5291.
APRIL 16-17 -- ST. PETERSBURG BALLET THEATRE -- "Russian Seasons," April 16, and "Romeo & Juliet," April 17 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
APRIL 16-17 -- MARC BAMUTHI JOSEPH -- April 16-17 at Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. 202-269-1600.
APRIL 16-24 -- MARYLAND OPERA STUDIO -- "La Boheme," April 16-24 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
APRIL 16-24 -- VIRGINIA HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK -- Tour private homes and gardens and other historic properties throughout Virginia during Historic Garden Week, April 16-24 by the Garden Club of Virginia. The Alexandria tour is on April 16; call 703-836-7077; for other tours and events, call 804-644-7776 or www.vagardenweek.org.
APRIL 17 -- SAVION GLOVER -- April 17 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 17 -- NATIONAL GALLERY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Stephen Simon, April 17 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
APRIL 19-20 -- ALTAN -- April 19-20 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 19-MAY 1 -- "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS" -- the musical comedy about a young couple and a hungry plant, April 19-May 1 at the Hippodrome, France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore. 410-547-7328 or 410-752-7444.
APRIL 20 -- "BLUE RIBBON BLUEGRASS" with the Seldom Scene, Sam Bush and Natalie MacMaster, April 20 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 20-25 -- "MASTERS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN Choreography," April 20-25 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 21 -- AUSTIN LOUNGE LIZARDS -- April 21 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 21 -- DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER -- April 21 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 21-23 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Yuri Temirkanov with bass Paata Burchaladze in excerpts from Mussorgsky's "Boris Godunov" (April 21-22 only), Debussy's "La Mer" and Ravel's "La Valse," April 21-23 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
APRIL 21-24 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Leonard Slatkin in Mahler's Symphony No. 9, April 21-24 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 21-24 -- BAY BRIDGE BOAT SHOW -- In-water and on-land displays of new and used powerboats and sailboats, and exhibits by vendors of related products and services, April 21-24 at the Bay Bridge Marina at Kent Island. 410-268-8828.
APRIL 21-MAY 7 -- "CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS" -- the Sam Shepard play performed by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and the University of Maryland Theatre Department, April 21-May 7 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
APRIL 21-MAY 22 -- "HUMBLE BOY" -- a glimpse at an anything-but-typical family in the English village of Moreton-on-the-Mold, April 21-May 22 at the Washington Stage Guild, 1901 14th St. NW. 240-582-0050.
APRIL 21-MAY 29 -- "SOPHOCLES' ELECTRA" -- an adaptation of the Greek tragedy, April 21-May 29 at MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-548-9044.
APRIL 22 -- CHRISTINE LAVIN -- April 22 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 22 -- DAVID CATES -- harpsichordist, April 22 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
APRIL 22 -- GUARNERI STRING QUARTET -- April 22 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
APRIL 22-24 -- BETHESDA LITERARY FESTIVAL -- Dozens of authors and writers conduct readings, talks and other activities at galleries, bookstores and other sites in this fifth annual festival, April 22-24 throughout downtown Bethesda. 301-215-6660.
APRIL 22 & 24 -- VIRGINIA OPERA -- "Faust," April 22 & 24 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
APRIL 23 -- GEORGETOWN HOUSE TOUR -- Tour private homes in Washington's Georgetown district in this annual event, April 23, sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church. 202-338-1796.
APRIL 23-24 -- HUNT COUNTRY SPRING Antiques Fair -- About 150 dealers display their furniture, jewelry and other goods, April 23-24 at Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg. 703-779-2800.
APRIL 23 -- NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC -- conducted by Piotr Gajewski in Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Symphony No. 1, April 23 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 23-MAY 14 -- MARYLAND HOUSE and Garden Pilgrimage -- Houses and gardens in six counties and Baltimore City are open to visitors on weekends from April 23 through May 14. 410-821-6933.
APRIL 24 -- SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHDAY -- The Folger Shakespeare Library celebrates the Bard's birthday with an open house featuring music, theater tours, children's activities, staged readings and food vendors, April 24 at 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077.
APRIL 24 -- SOL Y CANTO and Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, April 24 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
APRIL 24 -- PENELOPE CRAWFORD -- fortepianist, and organist Stephen Ackert, April 24 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
APRIL 24 -- BANG ON A CAN ALLSTARS -- April 24 at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 301-261-1553 or 410-263-5544.
APRIL 26 -- JOE JACKSON, TODD Rundgren and Ethel, April 26 at the Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-783-4000.
APRIL 27 -- THE ARTEMIS QUARTET -- April 27 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 27 -- L'ENSEMBLE BAROQUE DE Limoges, April 27 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
APRIL 28 -- GUINGA -- April 28 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
