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Can you make the 45-minute climb up the central tower of the Washington National Cathedral? You can try on Saturday.
(By Kevin Clark -- The Washington Post)
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The District
SILENT AUCTION Friday and Saturday. The gallery presents its second annual auction, with a reception Saturday from 6 to 8. Foundry Gallery, 1314 18th St. NW. 202-463-0203. Free.
THAI TALENTS SHOWCASE Friday and Saturday. A three-week festival of Thai art and artists concludes Saturday. Royal Thai Embassy, 1024 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-298-4819 or http:/
ALASDAIR MACINTYRE Friday at 2. MacIntyre, University of Notre Dame senior research professor of philosophy, discusses "Ends and Endings" as part of the fall philosophy lecture series on truth. Catholic University, Aquinas Hall Auditorium, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-319-5259 or http:/
"NOUVELLES HISTOIRES" OPENING RECEPTION Friday at 6:30. The opening of an exhibit by Isabelle Babington. Alliance Francaise, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. 202-234-7911 or http:/
END-OF-SUMMER FAIR Saturday 9 to 3. Music by the MYSTR Treefrog Band, a moon bounce, fish fry, hot dogs, barbecue, bake sale, bargain sale of clothing and household goods and more. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, Sixth Street and Maine Avenue SW. 202-863-0256.
BAZAAR AND FLEA MARKET Saturday 10 to 4 and Sunday noon to 4. Christ Lutheran Church, 5101 16th St. NW. 202-829-6727.
BUDDHIST RITUAL DAY COURSE Saturday 10 to 4. Learn some basic Buddhist teachings. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1803 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-986-2257. $50.
GAY DAY Saturday 10 to 5. A day of activities including dress-up and party plate decorating, tours of the gardens and the mansion, square dancing with Lambda Squares, punch on the portico and more. Chef Patrick O'Connell will make an appearance as well. Family activities: 10 to noon. Adult programs: noon to 5. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807 or http:/
NATIONAL GARDEN'S THIRD BIRTHDAY Saturday 10 to 3. Ask questions of experts and learn how to a compost and use native plants and attract beneficial wildlife. Children can create a pollinator, seed packet or sculpture. U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-1116 or http:/
BILL JENKINS Saturday at 11. An workshop teaches the history of musical instruments and how to play them. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-1000 or http:/
