APRIL 28 -- ROGER McGUINN -- April 28 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 28 -- "DOO-WOP!" -- An evening with the Drifters, the Coasters, the Marvelettes and the Legendary Orioles, April 28 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
Cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin -- the focus of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, March 26-April 10.
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APRIL 28-30 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by John Williams with violinist Gil Shaham in an all-Williams program, April 28-30 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 29 -- LORRAINE FEATHER & SHELLY Berg, April 29 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 29 -- NATHAN GUNN -- baritone, and pianist Kim Pensinger Witman, April 29 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 29 -- DAVID FINCKEL -- cellist, and pianist Wu Han, April 29 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
APRIL 29 -- FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by William Hudson with pianist Thomas Schumacher in Berlioz's "Roman Carnival" Overture, Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Dvorak's Symphony No. 7, April 29 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
APRIL 29-30 -- DAVID COPPERFIELD -- "An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion," April 29-30 at the Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-783-4000.
APRIL 29-MAY 1 -- "DOO-WOP!" -- An evening with the Drifters, the Coasters, the Marvelettes and the Legendary Orioles, April 29-May 1 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
APRIL 29-MAY 1 -- SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FAIR -- Hundreds of artists and artisans display their creations, April 29-May 1 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. 301-990-1400 or 800-210-9900.
APRIL 30 -- MARYLAND DAY 2005: Explore Our World -- The University of Maryland holds an open house with exhibits, demonstrations, tours and performances, April 30 throughout the campus in College Park. 877-868-3777 or 301-405-1000.
APRIL 30 -- THE JOHN PATITUCCI BAND -- April 30 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 30 -- THE BONNIE RIDEOUT Scottish Trio, April 30 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
APRIL 30 -- GIOVANNI BELLUCCI -- pianist, April 30 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
APRIL 30-MAY 1 -- BIRD FEST 2005 -- A festival commemorating the 10th annual International Migratory Bird Day, with interactive exhibits, family activities and live bird presentations, April 30-May 1 at the National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-673-4821.
APRIL 30-MAY 8 -- BALTIMORE OPERA -- "The Tales of Hoffmann," April 30-May 8 at the Lyric Opera House, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. 410-727-6000.
May
MAY 1 -- CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE WALK -- Weather permitting, enjoy a leisurely 4.3-mile stroll across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, closed to vehicles for the occasion, May 1; park at satellite lots with shuttles to bridge. 877-229-7726.
MAY 1 -- AUDUBON NATURE FAIR -- Family activities, music, food and live animals May 1 at Woodend, the Audubon Naturalist Society's headquarters, 8940 Jones Mill Rd., Chevy Chase. 301-652-9188.
MAY 1 -- KENNEDY CENTER CHAMBER PLAYERS -- May 1 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 1 -- JEFFREY SIEGEL -- pianist, May 1 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
MAY 1 -- DEAN SHOSTAK -- glass armonicist, May 1 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
MAY 3-8 -- "EVITA" -- the Tony Award-winning musical, May 3-8 at the Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-783-4000.
MAY 4 -- JERUSALEM STRING QUARTET -- May 4 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 4 -- "SONGS OF SUFI BROTHERHOOD" with Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali from Pakistan, Hassan Hakmoun from Morocco and Hamza El Din from Egypt, May 4 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MAY 4-JUNE 5 -- "HANNAH & MARTIN" -- a new play exploring the relationship between journalist Hannah Arendt and philosopher Martin Heidegger, May 4-June 5 at Theater J at the D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497 or 202-777-3229.
MAY 5 -- LINDA EDER -- May 5 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
MAY 5 -- BRUCE BARTH, ERIC REED & Jessica Williams, May 5 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 5 -- JOHN McCUTCHEON -- May 5 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
MAY 5 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Kwame Ryan with violinist Henning Kraggerud in Grieg's "Holberg" Suite, Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 and Beethoven's Symphony No. 1, May 5 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MAY 5-7 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich with violinist Mayu Kishima in Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" Suite, Violin Concerto in D and Symphony No. 5, May 5-7 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 5-JUNE 5 -- "SIDE MAN" -- a memory play set in the declining days of the big-band era, May 5-June 5 by the Keegan Theatre at the Old Town Theater, 815 1/2 King St., Alexandria. 703-527-6000.
MAY 6 -- LUCY KAPLANSKY -- May 6 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
MAY 6 -- LINDA EDER -- May 6 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MAY 6-7 -- CATHEDRAL FLOWER MART -- The All Hallows Guild sponsors the annual Flower Mart and crafts fair, May 6-7 at Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. 202-537-3129.
MAY 6-7 -- CARLA COOK & THE TERELL Stafford Quartet, May 6-7 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 6-8 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Kwame Ryan with violinist Henning Kraggerud in Grieg's "Holberg" Suite, Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 and Beethoven's Symphony No. 1, May 6-8 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
MAY 6-31 -- WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA -- "Tosca," May 6-31 in the Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 6-22 -- RICKY JAY -- card tricks and comedy by a master of sleight-of-hand, May 6-22 at the Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300.
MAY 6-JUNE 19 -- "ANNA CHRISTIE" -- Eugene O'Neill's portrait of a Swedish barge captain and his estranged daughter, May 6-June 19 in the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300 (TDD: 202-484-0247).
MAY 7 -- VIRGINIA GOLD CUP -- The annual running of the steeplechase classic, May 7 at Great Meadow on Route 245 in The Plains, Va. 540-347-1215.
MAY 7 -- LEFT BANK CONCERT SOCIETY -- May 7 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 7 -- "AN EVENING OF COMEDY" -- May 7 at the Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-938-2404.
MAY 7 -- RENNIE HARRIS/ PUREMOVEMENT -- "Facing Mekka" by the modern dance troupe, May 7 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
MAY 7 -- YACUB ADDY'S ODADAA! -- May 7 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
MAY 7-8 -- MARYLAND SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL -- Demonstrations of sheep-herding and shearing, wool spinning and related activities, May 7-8 at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship. 410-531-3647.
MAY 8 -- "THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER" by the Acting Company, May 8 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
MAY 8 -- BARBARA COOK -- May 8 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MAY 8 -- BALTIMORE CONSORT -- May 8 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
MAY 10 -- CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Daniel Barenboim in Mozart's Piano Concerto and Mahler's Symphony No. 9, May 10 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 10-JUNE 12 -- "BIG DEATH AND LITTLE Death," the world premiere of a dark comedy in which two discontented suburban teenagers ponder their life choices while Dad promotes death as a family value, May10-June 12 in Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company's new theater at Seventh and D streets NW. 202-393-3939.
MAY 11-JUNE 5 -- "LEND ME A TENOR" -- Ken Ludwig's comic look behind the curtain of a 1934 opera company, May 11-June 5 at the Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney. 301-924-3400.
MAY 12 -- EMERSON STRING QUARTET -- May 12 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MAY 12 -- AKADEMIE FUR ALTE Musik Berlin, May 12 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
MAY 12 -- GEOFFREY KEEZER, Peter Martin & Mulgrew Miller, May 12 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 12-13 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Junichi Hirokami in Bernstein's "Divertimento for Orchestra" and Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 3, May 12-13 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
MAY 12-14 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Roger Norrington in Schubert's Symphony in B and Bruckner's Symphony No. 4, May 12-14 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 13 -- NATIONAL ZOO GUPPY GALA -- This annual fundraising extravaganza for children features a moon bounce, magic shows and other activities, May 13 at the National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-673-4613.
MAY 13 -- LAVERNE BUTLER & ERIN Bode with the Bruce Barth Trio, May 13 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 13 -- FOOTWORKS PERCUSSIVE DANCE -- May 13 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MAY 13 -- THE ERIC REED TRIO -- May 13 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
MAY 13-14 -- "ALLADEEN" -- a multimedia exploration of identity in the United States, United Kingdom and India, May 13-14 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 13-15 -- SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FAIR -- Hundreds of artists and artisans display their creations, May 13-15 at Dulles Expo Center, on Willard Road off Route 28 in Chantilly. 800-210-9900 or 703-378-0910.
MAY 14 -- D.C. CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP -- The area's leading chili chefs compete for a place in the International Chili Society's world championships, with music on multiple stages and other foods and refreshments in this annual benefit for the National Kidney Foundation, May 14 around Independence Avenue and 12th Street NW. 202-244-7900.
MAY 14 -- PREAKNESS PARADE -- The Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 21 is the culmination of this Baltimore-wide celebration, featuring hot-air balloon races, concerts and the Preakness Parade, May 14 in the Inner Harbor. 410-542-9400 for race information; 410-837-3030 for festival information.
MAY 14 -- DENA DEROSE & THE STEVE Wilson Quartet with Jeremy Pelt, May 14 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 14 -- INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY Bird Day -- Live birds, children's crafts and related activities, May 14 at the Patuxent Research Refuge of the National Wildlife Visitor Center, on Powder Mill Road between Route 197 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Laurel. 301-497-5763.
MAY 14 -- OPERA LAFAYETTE -- "Oedipe à Colone," May 14 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.
MAY 14 -- FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by William Hudson with violinist Philippe Quint in Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D and Sibelius's Symphony No. 2, May 14 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
MAY 14 -- FRED GARBO INFLATABLE Theater Company, May 14 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MAY 14-15 -- BETHESDA FINE ARTS FESTIVAL -- More than 150 artists will offer their paintings, sculpture, furniture, photographs and other works, May 14-15 in the Woodmont Triangle area of downtown Bethesda. 301-215-6660.
MAY 14-15 -- WINE IN THE WOODS -- Sample Maryland's finest wines, May 14-15 at Symphony Woods next to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia. 410-313-7275.
MAY 14-JUNE 4 -- WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA -- "Samson et Dalila," May 14-June 4 in the Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 15 -- BOYS CHOIR OF HARLEM -- May 15 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
MAY 15 -- ARLO GUTHRIE -- May 15 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MAY 15 -- THE ST. PETERSBURG String Quartet, May 15 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
MAY 17 -- CELLISTS OF THE NATIONAL Symphony Orchestra with soprano Christine Brandes, May 17 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 17 -- NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG -- "Lost Tribes of Vaudeville," May 17 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
MAY 17-JULY 2 -- "MAMMA MIA!" -- the hit musical with music by Abba, May 17-July 2 at the National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 800-447-7400 or 202-628-6161.
MAY 17-JULY 3 -- "PACIFIC OVERTURES" -- Stephen Sondheim's musical saga of the modernization of Japan, May 17-July 3 at Signature Theatre, 3806 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington. 703-218-6500.
MAY 18-22 -- "DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE: Dora's Pirate Adventure," May 18-22 at the Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW. 202-397-7328 or 202-783-4000.
MAY 18-JUNE 26 -- "TAKE ME OUT" -- A young baseball player makes a startling admission, May 18-June 26 at the Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300.
MAY 19 -- NATIONAL ZOO ZOOFARI -- This annual fundraising gala features tastings by more than 100 area restaurants, live entertainment, animal demonstrations and a silent auction, May 19 at the National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-673-4613.
MAY 19 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Jack Everly with vocalist Anne Hampton Callaway and the Capitol Quartet in a pops program, "Swing!," May 19 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MAY 19-21 -- MARY LOU WILLIAMS WOMEN in Jazz Festival -- Concerts by multiple performers and ensembles, some ticketed and some free, May 19-21 on the Millennium Stage and in the Terrace Theater at the Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 19-JUNE 19 -- CIRQUE DU SOLEIL -- The theatrical circus company stages its latest touring production, "Varekai," May 19-June 19 in its blue and gold tent at Harbor Point in Baltimore. 800-678-5440,
MAY 20 -- ROLF SCHULTE -- violinist, pianist James Winn and cellist Jerry Grossman, May 20 at the Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress, First and Independence SE. 202-707-5502.
MAY 20-22 -- MOUNT VERNON SPRING WINE FESTIVAL and Sunset Tour -- Taste wines from Virginia vineyards, learn more about George Washington's winemaking efforts and enjoy live jazz, May 20-22 at the first president's estate, at the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Tickets are required, and advance purchase is recommended. 703-780-2000.
MAY 20-22 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Jack Everly with vocalist Anne Hampton Callaway and the Capitol Quartet in a pops program, "Swing!," May 20-22 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
MAY 21 -- PREAKNESS STAKES -- The Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown, May 21 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. 410-542-9400.
MAY 21 -- NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC -- conducted by Stan Engebretson in Zhou's "The Future of Fire," Larsen's "Song Dances to the Light" and Orff's "Carmina Burana," May 21 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
MAY 21-22 -- JOINT SERVICES OPEN HOUSE -- Aerial demonstrations by precision flying teams and other aircraft, a mass paratroop drop, sky diving by the Golden Knights and ground displays of vintage and modern warplanes are featured at the Joint Services Open House and Air Show, May 21-22 at Andrews Air Force Base, Route 5 and Allentown Road in Camp Springs. 301-981-4424.
MAY 21-22 -- NORTHERN VIRGINIA FINE ARTS FESTIVAL -- Hundreds of artists and artisans display their paintings, sculpture and crafts, with entertainment, food vendors and children's activities, May 21-22 at Reston Town Center, Reston. 703-471-9242.
MAY 21-JUNE 12 -- "HECUBA" -- Vanessa Redgrave stars in the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Euripedes' tragedy about the captive Queen of Troy, May 21-June 12 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 22 -- THE MONTY ALEXANDER Jazz Trio, May 22 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
MAY 26-JUNE 5 -- SHAKESPEARE THEATRE "FREE FOR ALL" -- The Shakespeare Theatre revives its 2003 production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at this 16th annual free outdoor theater festival, May 26-June 5 at Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park at 16th and Kennedy streets NW. Free tickets are distributed each day for that evening's performance. 202-547-1122 or 202-334-4790.
MAY 27-29 -- FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by William Hudson in "The Lord of the Rings Symphony," May 27-29 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
MAY 28 -- MAKOTO OZONE: THE TRIO -- May 28 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
MAY 28 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- with cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski, violinist Jonathan Carney and Robert Barney in Villa-Lobos's "Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5," Elgar's Cello Concerto and Bottesini's Grand Duo Concertante, May 28 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
MAY 28-29 -- HUNT COUNTRY STABLE TOUR -- Visit a dozen equine facilities in and around Middleburg and Upperville, May 28-29 in this 46th annual tour that benefits local charities. 540-592-3711.
MAY 28-29 -- DELAPLANE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL -- Strawberry sundaes and other berry desserts, crafts, music and children's activities May 28-29 at Sky Meadows State Park, Route 17 in Delaplane. 540-364-2772.
MAY 28-30 -- TASTE OF D.C. -- Dozens of area restaurants serve their specialties and national and regional stars entertain on multiple stages at this annual holiday weekend outdoor festival, May 28-30 along Pennsylvania Avenue NW between Seventh and 14th streets. 202-789-7002.
MAY 29 -- NSO MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT -- The National Symphony Orchestra and guest performers celebrate Memorial Day with a free concert May 29 on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol; public dress rehearsal May 28. 202-619-7222.
MAY 30 -- MEMORIAL DAY JAZZ FESTIVAL -- Jazz ensembles and orchestras perform at a free festival, May 30 at Fort Ward, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. 703-838-4200 or 703-883-4686.
MAY 30 -- MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES -- Events are scheduled May 30 at Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S. Navy Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. 202-619-7222.
MAY 30 -- NAVY BAND CONCERT -- The U.S. Navy Band celebrates Memorial Day with a free concert at the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-433-2525.
June
JUNE 1-JULY 3 -- "ONCE ON THIS ISLAND" -- the Caribbean-flavored musical adaptation of "The Little Mermaid," June 1-July 3 at Round House Theatre, East-West Highway and Waverly Street, Bethesda. 240-644-1100.
JUNE 2-4 -- NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Leonard Slatkin with violinist Frank Peter Zimmerman in Mozart's Symphony No. 32, Britten's Violin Concerto in D Minor and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 1, June 2-4 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
JUNE 2-5 -- "RIVERDANCE" -- The Irish music and dance spectacular, June 2-5 at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap Park, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-218-6500 or 703-255-1860.
JUNE 2-5 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Yuri Temirkanov with pianist Bruno Leonardo Gelber in Mendelssohn's "The Hebrides," Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 and Elgar's "Enigma Variations," June 2-5 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or 800-442-1198.
JUNE 2 -- "MEDEA" -- the Euripedes tragedy, opening June 2 by the Washington Shakespeare Company at the Clark Street Playhouse, 601 S. Clark St., Arlington. 800-494-8497 or 703-418-4808.
JUNE 2-JULY 31 -- "DISNEY'S THE LION KING" -- a touring production of the Broadway blockbuster, June 2-July 31 at the Hippodrome, France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore. 410-547-7328 or 410-752-7444.
JUNE 3-4 -- KEVIN MAHOGANY -- June 3-4 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 (TDD: 202-416-8524).
JUNE 4 -- MANASSAS RAILWAY FESTIVAL -- Rail excursions, memorabilia, exhibits, living history portrayals and other activities, June 4 at sites throughout Old Town Manassas. 703-361-6599.
JUNE 4 -- BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Yuri Temirkanov with pianist Bruno Leonardo Gelber in Mendelssohn's "The Hebrides," Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 and Elgar's "Enigma Variations," June 4 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 877-276-1444 or 301-581-5100 (TDD: 301-581-5101).
JUNE 4-5 -- VINTAGE VIRGINIA WINE FESTIVAL -- Sample Virginia vintages at this festival of wine, music and entertainment, June 4-5 at Historic Long Branch in Millwood, Va. 800-520-9670.
JUNE 5 -- NATIONAL GALLERY ORCHESTRA -- conducted by Emil de Cou, June 5 in the West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art, Sixth and Constitution NW. 202-842-6941.
JUNE 6-12 -- BOOZ/ALLEN CLASSIC -- The world's top golfers compete at this annual PGA Tour event, June 6-12 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda. 202-397-7328 or 301-469-3737.
JUNE 6-12 -- UPPERVILLE COLT & HORSE SHOW -- More than 1,000 horse-and-rider teams will compete in this annual event June 6-12 at the show grounds on U.S. 50 in Upperville. 540-253-5760.
