Our Picks

[Movies]

Films open Friday and are in general release unless otherwise noted. Opening dates subject to change. Checkhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/moviesor Friday's Weekend section for details and complete movie listings.

HANCOCK-- Opens Wednesday. Ever have one too many drinks, attempt to aid a buddy in a bar fight and end up breaking a wall of mirrors and setting the stairs on fire? Then you're kind of like John Hancock, the deadbeat alcoholic superhero played by Will Smith in this comedy. It doesn't look so hot, but perhaps co-star Jason Bateman will swoop in ("Swoop me!") and save the day.

KIT KITTREDGE: AN AMERICAN GIRL-- Opens Wednesday. No, that cute girl from "Little Miss Sunshine" did not decide to put her career on hold to finish her education. She's right here, in this Depression-era drama based on the American Girl book series.

AFI SUMMER SERIES-- See Can't Miss.

ALEXANDRA-- Opera legend Galina Vishnevskaya plays a woman who visits her grandson at a remote military outpost. The film, directed by Alexander "Russian Ark" Sokurov, played the Cannes, Toronto and New York film festivals. Landmark's E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. 202-452-7672. $7-$9.75.

GONZO: THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. HUNTER S. THOMPSON-- See Can't Miss.

[On Stage]

TWO-BIT TAJ MAHAL-- Closes today. A love story inspired by a real-life FBI case. George Mason University, TheaterSpace, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-993-2787. $25-$30.

24-HOUR PLAYS-- Monday at 8 p.m. Plays written, rehearsed and performed in one day. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. 202-315-1305 or 866-811-4111. $15.

BIG RIVER-- Opens Wednesday. Through July 27. This musical brings to life Mark Twain's classic tale of rafting the Mississippi to freedom. Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney. 301-924-3400. $25.

DEVIATED THEATRE-- Saturday at 8 p.m., July 6 at 7 p.m. Choreographer Kimmie Dobbs and theater director Enoch Chantilly present "Aspiro," their company's debut performance, a blended dance-theater production based on the story of the three fates. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. 202-269-1600. $22; seniors, students, teachers and artists $17; children $8.

JULIUS CAESAR-- Closes July 6. David Muse, the Shakespeare Theatre Company's associate artistic director, makes his main-stage directing debut with the Bard's classic political tragedy. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. $23.50-$79.75.

ST. MARK'S GOSPEL-- Closes July 6. Theater Alliance presents a one-man show based on the gospel. H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St. NE. 202-396-2125. $30.

A BODY OF WATER-- Through July 20. Firebelly Productions presents the story of an aging couple who wake up in a house with no memory of how they got there or their former lives. Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington. 703-409-2372 or 703-243-6366. $15, seniors and students $12.

[Sports]

D.C. UNITED-- Today at noon against David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. 202-397-7328. $40-$75. Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. against the Rochester Rhinos in SuperLiga play. Maryland SoccerPlex, South Germantown Recreational Park, 18031 Central Park Cir., Boyds. $25.

NATIONALS-- Today at 1:35 p.m. against the Baltimore Orioles. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 202-397-7328. $5-$130.

AT&T NATIONAL-- Wednesday, gates at 6 a.m.; Thursday-Friday, gates at 6:30 a.m.; Saturday-July 6, gates at 7 a.m. Tiger Woods won't be in this year's tournament, but 120 top-tier pros will be there. Congressional Country Club, 8500 River Rd., Bethesda. 800-594-8499. $25-$30, ages 13-17 $15, 12 and younger free.