District Community Events Sept. 21-28, 2006

Monday 25

CAUCASUS DIPLOMACY LECTURE, Richard M. Miles, a former ambassador to Georgia and Azerbaijan, discusses "Diplomatic Assignments to the Caucasus: An Ambassador's Experience." Noon, Library of Congress, Madison Building, Dining Room A, 101 Independence Ave. SE. Free. 202-707-5680.

ETIQUETTE AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS, Shawn Gilleylen discusses how using etiquette may improve your image. 6:30 p.m., Chevy Chase branch library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 202-282-0021.

CAPTAIN KIDD TALK, Richard Zacks discusses his book "The Pirate Hunter: The True Story of Captain Kidd," about the possible role of Kidd as a mercenary sent by the English government and other New World investors to claim treasure stolen from them by pirates. 7 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. Free. 202-727-1161.

SWEDISH ARCHITECTURE LECTURE, Gert Wingardh and Tomas Hanson of Sweden's Wingardh Architects discuss their concept for the new Swedish Embassy building in Georgetown, its design of glass and wood and its use as a site for diplomatic and cultural functions. 7 p.m., National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. $17; students, $5; reservations required. 202-272-2448.

"GO FOR ZUCKER!" Dani Levy's comedy film about a Jewish family whose pool shark son from East Berlin and Orthodox son from the West must sit shiva (mourn together) for their wealthy late mother to inherit her fortune, in German with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m., D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. $8.50; students and seniors, $7. 202-777-3210.

Tuesday 26

HOME RULE DOCUMENTARY, "Home Rule: Shaping a Destiny," about the District's efforts to obtain home rule. Noon, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. Free. 202-727-1213.

CELLO RECITAL, by John Kaboff. 12:10 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, 13th and G streets NW. Free. 202-347-2635, Ext. 18.

HISPANIC CULTURE PROGRAM, for age 5 and older, a librarian tells folk tales, reads stories and poetry and leads singing and craft making. 4 p.m., Cleveland Park branch library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 202-282-3080.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAM, members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington perform a show called "Icon 06," then receive awards and scholarships. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.

CATHEDRAL LABYRINTH WALK, 6-8:45 p.m.; Barbara Nielsen, from Harvard Medical School's Mind-Body Institute, discusses how to be spiritual in a stressful world, 7:30 p.m., Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200.

LITERATURE DISCUSSION, novelist and literary critic Francine Prose discusses why works by Chekhov, Austin and Cheever endure, and their word choices and use of dialogue and subtext, sponsored by Smithsonian Associates. 6:30 p.m., Media and Public Affairs Building, Morton Auditorium, 805 21st St. NW. $25. 202-357-3030.

RENOVATING THE WILLARD HOTEL, architectural photographer Carol M. Highsmith shows photographs of the process, then leads a tour of the exhibit "Two Windows on the Willard." A reception at the American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Ave. NW, follows the program. 7 p.m., Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. $25. 202-639-1770.