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District Community Events Nov. 6-13, 2008
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ARTS CLUB RECEPTION, for a collection of oils on canvas by Rik Freeman, encaustic process on wooden panels by Susan Hostetler, wall sculptures by Marcella Morgese, and other artists; refreshments served. Reception, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday (artists' talks begin at 7:15 p.m.); exhibition continues, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 26, Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. Free. 202-331-7282, Ext. 23.
"ADRIFT IN TOKYO," Satoshi Miki's 2007 comedy about a college student and a debt collector who walk across Tokyo; in Japanese with English subtitles. 7 p.m., Freer Gallery, Meyer Auditorium, Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
ANTI-SEMITISM LECTURE AT EMBASSY, Steven Beller, author of "Anti-Semitism: A Very Short Introduction," discusses the history of anti-Semitism in Central Europe. 7:30 p.m., Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Ct. NW. Free; reservations required. 202-895-6776 or rsvp@austria.org.
"THE UNDEAD: ZOMBIES AND WEREWOLVES ARE BACK," discussed by writers Toby Barlow and Max Brooks and documentarian Grace Lee. 8 p.m., D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. $15. 202-544-7077.
EDGEWORKS DANCE THEATER, a multimedia performance by a contemporary ensemble led by choreographer Helanius J. Wilkins. 8 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Sunday, Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. $22; seniors and students, $17; 12 and younger, $8. 202-269-1600.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE, concert. 8 p.m., American University, Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. $15; seniors, $10; students, $5. 800-494-8497.
MUSIC AND NEUROSCIENCE, Tetzlaff Quartet Recital performs works by Mozart, Berg and Sibelius, 8 p.m., in the Coolidge Auditorium. Aniruddh D. Patel of the Neurosciences Institute discusses the connections between language and instrumental music, 6:15 p.m., in the Whittall Pavilion; Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE. Free tickets available by phone, with a $2.75 service charge per ticket. 202-397-7328 or 202-707-5502.
AUTOIMMUNITY LECTURE, Paul Plotz of the National Institutes of Health discusses "The Once and Future History of the Idea of Autoimmunity," sponsored by the Philosophical Society of Washington. 8:15 p.m., Cosmos Club, John Wesley Powell Auditorium, 2170 Florida Ave. NW. Free. 703-370-5282.
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"GREEN" FESTIVAL, displays, workshops, games, children's activities, films, yoga classes, live music, electric vehicles and more to educate the public about environmental issues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW. $15; students and age 62 and older, $10; age 18 and younger, free. 800-584-7336 or http:/
KAYDEE PUPPETS, for age 2 and older. 10 a.m., Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. $5. 202-966-6000.
"THE ADVENTURES OF GREYFRIARS BOBBY," for age 9 and older, film about a terrier named Bobby, whose biggest challenge comes after his owner's death. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, National Gallery of Art, East Building, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-842-6799.
"DIVING WITH WHALES AND SHARKS," photographer Brian Skerry discusses the Beluga whale and sharks. Noon, National Geographic, 17th and M streets NW. $16; age 12 and younger, $12. 202-857-7700.
