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District Community Events July 17-24, 2008
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MUSEUM MODERN JAZZ CONCERT, Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA perform. 5-8:30 p.m., National Gallery of Art, Sculpture Garden, Seventh and Constitution NW. Free. 202-289-3360.
JAZZ PIANO RECITAL, Venezuelan pianist, composer and arranger Leo Blanco performs a blend of South American, Middle Eastern and African rhythms. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION TOUR, a guide leads a 90-minute walking tour from Ford's Theatre to the White House and discusses the 1865 assassination. 7 p.m. Friday and Aug. 8, 16 and 23, Ford's Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. $12. 202-638-2367.
MALL MEMORIALS TOUR, a National Park Service ranger leads a tour of the World War I and World War II memorials and the Franklin Roosevelt Memorial. 7 p.m., meet at the information booth, National World War II Memorial, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-438-9603.
"MY NAME IS FAME," Lawrence Lau's drama about a washed-up actor who begrudgingly takes an aspiring actress under his wing, in Cantonese with English subtitles. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Freer Gallery, Meyer Auditorium, Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT, works by Wagner, Bernstein, Weber, Sibelius and others. Musical instrument "petting zoo," 6:45 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. Carter Barron Amphitheatre, 4850 Colorado Ave. NW. Free. 202-426-0486.
ARMY CEREMONIAL BAND CONCERT,8 p.m., west steps, U.S. Capitol, East Capitol and First streets. Free. 703-696-3399.
MARINE PARADE, Marine Silent Drill Platoon and Drum and Bugle Corps in ceremonial uniform, 8:45 p.m.; Marine Band concert, 9 p.m., Fridays through Aug. 29, Marine Barracks, Eighth and I streets SE. Free, reservations recommended. 202-433-4073.
"TALES OF DOOMED LOVE," Andrea Stolowitz's play, with Hilary Kacser. 10 p.m. Fridays, 4 p.m. Sundays, 9 p.m. Thursdays, through July 27. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. $15. 866-811-4111.
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BIRD WALK, a National Park Service ranger leads a walk and discusses the birds that inhabit the wetlands. 7:15 a.m., Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. Free. 202-426-6905.
ALABAMA AVENUE TREE CARE, participants help members of Casey Trees water, mulch and re-stake trees. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 7th District Police Station, 2455 Alabama Ave. SE. Free, reservations required. 202-833-4010, Ext. 109, or http:/
PARK TOUR ON HORSEBACK, for ages 12 and older, a National Park Service ranger leads a one-hour ride along a creek; borrow a horse or bring your own. 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. Sundays, through July 27, Rock Creek Park Horse Center, 5100 Glover Rd. NW. $35, reservations by credit card required. 202-895-6070 or 202-362-0017.
