Our Picks

ANGELIQUE KIDJO-- Thursday at 8 p.m. Born in Benin and based in New York, the world musician seamlessly blends traditions as wide-ranging as rumba and reggae, souk and soul. George Washington University, Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. $25-$40. 202-994-6800 or 301-808-6900.

LADYTRON-- Thursday at 9 p.m. Reuben Wu and Mira Aroyo, two members of the Liverpool indie-electro act, take turns behind the wheels of steel as part of the DJ Tour. With DJ Cale and DJ Ca$$idy. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. $15. 202-388-7625.

HEAVEN AND HELL-- Friday at 5:30 p.m. The band is a collaboration of classic metal musicians Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice. With Megadeth and Machine Head. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. $29-$49. 202-397-7328 or 301-596-0660.

BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW-- See Can't Miss.

[Exhibits]

A CREATIVE PROFILE: ARTISTS OF THE EAST BANK-- Opens today. Through Aug. 12. The juried exhibition includes 41 works in a variety of media by artists who live east of the Anacostia River. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. Free. 202-633-4820.

THE PRINTS OF SEAN SCULLY-- Opens Friday. Through Oct. 8. A set of master prints by the internationally acclaimed artist explores recurring themes in his work. The prints, the only complete set in an American museum, were a gift from Scully in 2001. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-7970.

SAM GILLIAM-- Opens Saturday. Reception 4-7 p.m. Through July 21. New work by the influential local painter. Marsha Mateyka Gallery, 2012 R St. NW. Free. 202-328-0088.

[Literature]

DAVID BALDACCI: DEAD DROPS, TECHNOLOGICAL MENACE AND SECRET FILES-- Tuesday at 7 p.m. Former CIA inspector general Frederick Hitz interviews Baldacci about "Simple Genius," the best-selling writer's technological thriller. A book signing follows. S. Dillon Ripley Center, Lecture Hall, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. $25. 202-357-3030.

PETER M. ASCOLI-- Thursday at 7 p.m. The author tells the story of his grandfather, the son of German Jewish immigrants, in "Julius Rosenwald: The Man Who Built Sears, Roebuck and Advanced the Cause of Black Education in the American South." Ascoli focuses on his grandfather's little-known philanthropy, such as helping to build more than 5,300 schools for black students in the rural South and providing a $1 million grant to aid Jewish victims of World War I. National Archives, William G. McGowan Theater, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free. 202-501-5000.

HENRI EDMONDS-- See Can't Miss.

[Miscellaneous]

MOTHER'S DAY TEA TRADITIONS-- Today at 2:30 and 4 p.m. The Chado Urasenke Tankokai Washington DC Association demonstrates a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Hillwood Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. $12, seniors $10, students $7, children 6-18 $5, 5 and younger free. For reservations, call 202-686-5807.

NEW FLAVOR DAY-- Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. Sample new Haagen-Dazs flavors Cinnamon Dulce de Leche and Sticky Toffee Pudding with a free cone at the following locations: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202-789-0953; Gallery Place, 703 Seventh St. NW, 202-783-4711; 3120 M. St. NW, 202-333-3443; Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, 703-415-5540; 7302 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, 301-652-9394.