BAIRD AUDITORIUM -- In the National Museum of Natural History, 10th and Constitution NW. Sponsored by the Smithsonian Associates, at 7:30. 202-357-3030.
JUNE 19 -- Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra ($24).
JULY 9 -- John Eaton ($22).
CARTER BARRON AMPHITHEATRE -- At 4850 Colorado Ave. NW (16th Street and Colorado Avenue).
The Shakespeare Theatre is presenting its production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at 7:30 nightly through June 5 during the 15th annual Shakespeare Theatre Free for All . Free general admission tickets will be released each day at noon for that evening's show at the Carter Barron box office and at the Shakespeare Theatre box office, 450 Seventh St. NW, and at 8:30 a.m. Friday only at The Washington Post building, 1150 15th St. NW. Call 202-334-4790.
The National Symphony Orchestra performs two free concerts with different programs July 15-16 at 7:30. No tickets are required.
The Washington Post is presenting three free "Weekend's Weekends" concerts Fridays at 7:30. Free tickets will be released on the day of each show starting at noon at the Carter Barron box office and starting at 8:30 a.m. at The Post, 1150 15th St. NW. For information, call 202-334-4748.
JUNE 17 -- "Nu-Soul Night," with Oktbrwrld, Zwei with Sol Edler and Deborah Bond & Third Logic.
JUNE 24 -- "Rock Night," with Kenin, Niki Barr and Rotoglow.
JULY 8 -- "Swing Night," with the Brooks Tegler Big Band and the J Street Jumpers.
The D.C. Blues Society presents its 17th annual D.C. Blues Festival Sept. 3 starting at 1. Free, no tickets required. Call 202-962-0112.
The National Park Service is presenting the following concerts at 7:30. Except as noted, tickets cost $20 plus service charges from Ticketmaster, 202-397-7328. Some shows are free. For concert information, call 202-426-0486; for park information, call 202-895-6000 or 202-619-7222.
