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District Community Events July 24-31, 2008
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LADYBUG RELEASE, visitors can help staff members of the National Museum of the American Indian release ladybugs in the Native Croplands area outside the museum to demonstrate the insects' usefulness in controlling pests. 10 a.m., meet at the museum's south side on Maryland Avenue, National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth and Independence SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
REAGAN BUILDING CONCERT, Days Ahead plays funk, jazz and rock. Noon-1:30 p.m., Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free. 202-674-7023.
AFRICAN DIASPORA FILMS,"Looking For Life," 4:30 p.m.; "Gulpilil: One Red Blood," 6 p.m.; "NY's Dirty Laundry," 8 p.m.; reception, 4:30 p.m., National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. $9 per film, reservations recommended. 202-783-7370.
DEANNA BOGART BAND, performance of boogie-woogie and rhythm and blues. 5-8:30 p.m., National Gallery of Art, Sculpture Garden, Seventh and Constitution NW. Free. 202-289-3360.
NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC, Jamie Coon, a member of the Creek and Seminole tribes, performs a blend of soulful rhythms and pop melodies with guitarists Rafael Barajas and Eric Sampson. 5:30 p.m., Outdoor Welcome Plaza, National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth and Independence SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
CHORAL CONCERT, by the Chancel Choir of Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Pa. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
"MORTAR AND MUSCLE: ANIMATING ARCHITECTURE," a dance performance by Liz Lerman Dance Exchange and guest dancers, with choreographed pieces inspired by the museum's shape and history. 6:30 p.m., National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. Free, registration required. 202-272-2448.
MALL TOUR AND HISTORY TALK, a National Park Service ranger leads a walk and discusses the Civil War and Reconstruction. 7 p.m., meet at Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument grounds, near 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. Free. 202-438-9603.
CHINESE FILM,"Exodus," Pang Ho-cheung's satirical thriller about a peeping Tom who claims to be eavesdropping on women conspiring to rid the planet of men; 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.
"KING OF THE KHYBER RIFLES," Henry King's 1953 adventure film starring Tyrone Power, Terry Moore and Michael Rennie. 7 p.m., Library of Congress, Madison Building, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE. Free, reservations recommended. 202-707-5677.
ARMY CONCERT BAND, performance. 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 suggested. 202-433-4073.
