District Community Events July 17-24, 2008
District Community Events July 17-24, 2008
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Thursday 17
"SALSA CINDERELLA," the Grey Seal Puppets add a Latin flavor to the classic fairy tale. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. today and tomorrow, Smithsonian, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. $6; ages 2-16, $5; 1 and younger, free. 202-633-8700.
CATHEDRAL BEHIND THE SCENES, for ages 11 and older, a docent leads a strenuous walk up stairwells and onto high balconies to view gargoyles, keystones, stained-glass windows and other architectural features. 10:30 a.m. weekdays, through Aug. 29, meet at the West End Nave docent station, Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. $10. 202-537-6200.
JACK NICHOLSON PORTRAIT TALK, historian David Ward discusses the actor's portrait from the exhibition "Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture." 6 p.m., National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.
"ART NIGHT" AT THE SACKLER, textiles and accessories worn in the Mughal court; bring a T-shirt or scarf on which to use an antique Islamic printing block. 6 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday, 6 p.m. July 24 and 31, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
CAJUN, CREOLE AND ZYDECO MUSIC, Roy Carrier performs. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
ZOO BAND CONCERT, the 257th Army Band performs patriotic works. 6:30-8 p.m., Lion/Tiger Hill, National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 202-633-4480.
CORCORAN ART TOUR, curator Sarah Newman discusses the relationship between art and politics in the 20th century, focusing on the works of Rupert Garcia, Glenn Ligon, and Kara Walker. 6:30 p.m., Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. Free with museum admission: $12; seniors, students, military, $10. 202-639-1774.
DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT, the Marine Band performs works by Turner Layton, James M. Black and others. 8 p.m., Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument grounds near 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. Free. 202-433-4011.
Friday 18
MARS DAY, for all ages, scientists discuss current and future Mars research and space missions. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., National Air and Space Museum, Seventh Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000.
ART AND COMMERCE ROUNDTABLE, representatives from international organizations, women's advocacy groups and commercial ventures discuss the synergy between art and commerce and how it has created opportunities for women. 10 a.m.-noon, National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. Free. 202-783-5000.
FLUTE ENSEMBLES PERFORMANCE, flutists from the University of Maryland perform using a variety of flutes. Noon, Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. Free. 202-331-7282.
"THE KITE RUNNER," Marc Forster's 2007 film about a friendship that transcends social class in prewar Afghanistan. 2:30 p.m., National Gallery of Art, East Building, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-842-6799.
