District Community Events July 17-24, 2008

"THE CANDIDATE," Robert Redford, Peter Boyle and Melvyn Douglas star in a 1972 film about an idealist who is pushed into running for the U.S. Senate. The movies starts at sunset on the Mall between Fourth and Seventh streets NW. Free. 877-262-5866.

Tuesday 22

SCIENCE CIRCUS, for ages 5-12, Professor Franzini and Lippo the Clown lead a show that involves gravity, inertia, circular motion, air pressure and balance with the help of hula hoops, umbrellas, balls, cigar boxes, balloons and Rosie "the scientifically trained wonder dog." 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through July 25, Smithsonian, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. $6; ages 2-16, $5; 1 and younger, free. 202-633-8700.

RECITAL, soprano Rachel Barham and pianist Yu-Fen Chou perform. 12:10 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. Suggested donation, $5. 202-347-2635, Ext. 18.

GALLERY SKETCHING, a museum staff member discusses gallery sketches; some materials provided, bring pencils and a small sketchbook. 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 29, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.

ANIMAL PUPPET THEATER, for ages 3 and older, National Park Service rangers perform a puppet show about what the Rock Creek Nature Center's animals will be doing this summer. 4 p.m. Tuesdays through July 29, the center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW. Free. 202-895-6070.

NAVY BAND CONCERT,8 p.m., outdoor plaza, Naval Heritage Center, U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free. 202-737-2300.

Wednesday 23

CHILDREN'S SHORT FILMS, for ages 4 and older, "Walking Man" (1999), "Seven Blind Mice" (2007), "Aston's Stones" (2007) and "Mary Cassatt" (2008), an animated biography about the artist. 10:30 a.m., National Gallery of Art, East Building, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-789-4995.

HILLWOOD GARDEN TALK AND WALK, gardener John Sonnier discusses an intricately designed parterre at the site. 12:45 p.m., Hillwood Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. $12; ages 65 and older, $10; ages 6-18, $5; 5 and younger, free. 202-686-5807.

MUSEUM BEHIND THE SCENES, a docent discusses how museum conservators use science, art history and skilled hands to preserve objects from the Lunder Conversation Center. 3 p.m., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.

"THE IRON MISTRESS," Alan Ladd stars in a 1952 film about frontiersman Jim Bowie. 7 p.m., Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE. $5. 202-547-6839.

MARINE BAND CONCERT, works by Karl L. King, Verdi, Mendelssohn, Eric Whitacre and Tchaikovsky. 8 p.m., U.S. Capitol, East Capitol and First streets. Free. 202-433-4011.

FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL, a National Park Service ranger leads a one-hour tour and discusses the former president's words printed there. 8 p.m., Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Ohio Drive NW. Free. 202-438-9710.

"MIRACLE," Kurt Russell and Patricia Clarkson in a 2004 film about the U.S. hockey team that won the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics. Outdoor screening; bring a blanket and snacks. 8:30 p.m., George Washington University, Mount Vernon Campus Quad, 2100 Foxhall Rd. NW. Free. 202-242-6673.

Thursday 24

ZOO JAZZ BAND CONCERT, the Army Band's Army Blues. 6:30 p.m., National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 703-696-3399.

CATHEDRAL GARGOYLE TOUR, for ages 10 and older, a docent points out humorous and scary gargoyles and discusses their purpose; bring binoculars and cameras. 6:30 p.m., Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. $5. 202-537-6200.

-- Compiled by GERRI MARMER

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