Community and cultural events in the District

August 26, 2024

Thursday, Sept. 29

Gentle yoga classes Reduce stress and balance your mind, body and spirit; all experience levels welcome. Thursdays 10:15 a.m., most Mondays 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 6 p.m. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. smithcenter.org. $10 per class, $25 per month.

Uno, Dos, Tres con Andrés! (One, Two, Three with Andrés!) For ages PreK to age 6, counting never before more fun than when in English and Spanish and with music star Andrés Salguero singing songs familiar and new, lots of bilingual fun. Thursday, S. Dillon Ripley Center, Discovery Theater, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-8700.. www.discoverytheater.org. $8, ages 2-16 $6, 1 and younger $3.

Garden tour: kids in snugglers Volunteers take turns leading parents or care providers with one child in a snuggly for a tour of the conservatory. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. www.usbg.gov. Free, registration required.

Washington Cathedral behind the scenes Age 11 and older. See gargoyles and stained-glass windows, and climb stairs for a panoramic view of the city. Take a camera. Weekdays except holidays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-2228. nationalcathedral.org. $26, age 11 and 12 $21.

Discover World Fashion at the Museum Library A lecture on the history of this hidden textile library and some of its unique offerings, including rare books on costuming. Noon, George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. Free.

Music for little ones A 20-30 minute introduction to language and music for age 5 and younger, children and grownups will actively participate together. Thursdays at 2 p.m. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. georgetownlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-0232. Free.

Celebrated power couple: James and Dolley Madison A National Park Service ranger discusses how the cerebral and dour president and the vivacious and lively first lady defined the role of the presidential couple in the nation's new capital for their successors. 3 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 900 Ohio Dr. SW. Paul Maisto. 240-375-6375. Free.

Afterschool lounge For ages 11-19, chat with new and old friends, play games or just chill in the space for study, gaming, relaxing and snacking, board and card games available, food and drinks welcome. Thursdays, most Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1488. Free.

"Two Brothers" The animated film about twin tiger cubs who are separated, have a remarkable adventure and are then re-united on their way home, for ages 4-12. 4 p.m. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. georgetownlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-0232. Free.

French story time Children of all ages may sing songs and participate in interactive music and motion, learn French songs, practice speaking French and connect words with motion and stories. 4 p.m. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. clevelandparklibrary@dc.gov. 202-282-3080. Free.

STEAM ahead club A new club that involves science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics initiatives for children and teens. 4:30 p.m. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. petworthlibrary@dc.gov. 202-243-1188. Free.

"Shear Madness" A comedy-mystery set in Georgetown, in which audience participation helps solve a murder. Thursdays at 6 and 9 p.m., Fridays at 5 p.m. Saturdays at 6 and 9 p.m., Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Kennedy Center, Theater Lab, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600. $50.

Chess for kids Weekly instruction for all ages of children who want to learn how to play the game or play with better strategy in tournaments, chess instructor teaches how to think, plan your next move and use your brain power to win, made possible by the Friends of the Cleveland Park Library. Thursdays at 5 p.m. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. clevelandparklibrary@dc.gov. 202-282-3080. Free.

Game night at the library Kids and teens, ages 7-16, may play competitive games from video games to card games to board games. Thursdays at 5 p.m. Parklands-Turner Library, 1547 Alabama Ave. SE. parklandsturnerlibrary@dc.gov. 202-645-4532. Free.

Story time with real dogs Reading a story and singing songs together are followed by children telling or reading a story to a dog from PAL, People Animals Love, out loud. 5:30 p.m. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. palisadeslibrary@dc.gov. 202-282-3139. Free.

Art of Romaine Brooks Joe Lucchesi, consulting curator for "The Art of Romaine Brooks," leads a tour of the exhibition and explores why the artist's powerful images resonate with audiences today. 6 p.m. Smithsonian American Art Museum, G Street Lobby, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. Free.

Doggie story time For age 4 and older with adult companion, dogs from P.A.L., People Animals Love, listen patiently to a child reading out loud. Thursdays at 6 p.m. Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. , wathashawlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1288. Free.

Learn to play chess For all ages to learn to play the game, improve your strategy or practice your moves with other players. Thursdays and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Deanwood Library, 1350 49th St. NE. deanwoodlibrary@dc.gov. 202-698-1175. Free.

Color away your stress For adults, bring your own supplies or use the library-provided ones. 6:30 p.m. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. palisadeslibrary@dc.gov. 202-282-3139. Free.

Making the most of your memory Barry Gordon, a professor of neurology and cognitive sciences at Johns Hopkins, discusses how memory works and how you might optimize yours, identifies the memory and mental skills that are most useful to keep honed, and suggests techniques and lifestyle changes that can potentially help improve your ability to pay attention, think, and remember at any age. 6:45-9 p.m. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-3030. smithsonianassociates.org. $45.

D.C. Board of Elections information session Learn about voting in the Nov. 8 election and what to expect once there and more. 7 p.m. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov. 202-671-3121. Free.

Upper northwest knitters Learn to knit or crochet, supplies are free. 7 p.m. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. Free.

Yoga at Northwest One Beginner and intermediate levels, wear comfortable clothing, mats and blocks provided. Thursdays at 7 p.m. Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW. northwestonelibrary@dc.gov. 202-939-5946. Free.

150th anniversary of the 14th Amendment Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses the anniversary of the amendment that addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law with a panel of experts. 7:30 p.m. National Archives, McGowan Theater, Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW. 202-357-5000. Free.

"Sense and Sensibility" A stage adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, directed by Eric Tucker. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu. $35-$75.

Opening art exhibition reception "No Man's Land: Women Artists from the Rubell Family Collection" features curator-led tours, open bar and light refreshments. 7:30-10 p.m. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000. Reservations: nmwa.org/events/opening-reception-no-mans-land. $30.

"What We're Up Against" Theresa Rebeck's comedy about sexism, set in a highly competitive architectural firm, directed by Susan Marie Rhea. Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., Monday at 8 p.m., through Oct. 15. Andrew Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 703-892-0202, boxoffice@keegantheatre.com, 202-265-3767, keegantheatre.com. $35; students and seniors, $30.

"Holy City: A Pilgrimage of Sight" A series of nine paintings representing the three Abrahamic faiths: Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-6200, cathedral.org. Free with general admission to the cathedral, adults $12, ages 5-17, teachers with ID, seniors, active military members and veterans $8.

"Romeo and Juliet" Alan Paul directs Shakespeare's famous love story. Thursdays-Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays-Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Through Nov. 6. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. 202-547-1122, stcbox@shakespearetheatre.org or shakespearetheatre.org/tickets-and-events/2016-2017-season. $20-$108.

"Come From Away" A musical based on the true story of 6,579 airline passengers who were stranded in a remote Newfoundland town when the 38 planes carrying them were forced to land on Sept. 11, 2001. Thursdays and Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 8 p.m., Sundays at and 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Through Oct. 16. Ford's Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. 202-347-4833. $18-$66, discounts for groups, seniors, youths and military.

"The Little Foxes" Lillian Hellman's drama of greed and betrayal among siblings and heirs. Thursdays and Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 8 p.m., Sundays 2 and 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Through Oct. 30. Oct. 12, 18 and 26 at Noon. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300, arenastage.org. $65-$110, subject to change and based on availability.

Friday, Sept. 30

Baby and toddler story time Age 2 and younger, 20-30 minute programs full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays, introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. Fridays at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. wathashawlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1288. Free.

English conversation circles Practice in small groups as you discuss American history through portraiture. at 10 a.m.-noon, National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. Free.

Preschool story time Ages 3-5 and their adult caregivers explore stories and activities that encourage them to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning in this 30-40 minute program designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children's imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them. Fridays at 10 a.m. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1488. Free, tickets distributed at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Bilingual Spanish story time Stories read in English and Spanish for age 5 and younger and their adult companion. Fridays at 10 and 11 a.m. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. Free.

Children's safety seats and belts inspection D.C. Safe Kids ensures the proper installation of seats and seat belts. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. THEARC parking lot, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-476-3618. www.thearcdc.org. Free.

Move, Learn, Create Stretch your creative capacity, feel good and connect with fellow participants, features a variety of dance styles, all experience levels welcome. Fridays at 11 a.m. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. www.smithcenter.org. $10/class, $25/month.

Gardening as We Age Barbara Kreski, director of horticultural therapy services, Chicago Botanic Garden, discusses her ideas for helping older gardeners "digging it" during their golden years. Noon, U.S. Botanic Garden, Conservatory Classroom, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. usbg.gov. Free.

Classical organ concert Organist Lisa Galoci and trumpeter Chuck Seipp will perform a program of music by Bach and Samuel Barber, along with excerpts from Modeste Mussorgsky's best-known work, "Pictures at an Exhibition." 12:15-1 p.m. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Cir. NW. 202-797-0103. nationalcitycc.org. Free, donations welcome.

Vicky Chow, classical pianist Tristan Perich's "Surface Image," an evening length composition for solo piano and 40-channel 1-bit electronics. 12:30 p.m. National Gallery of Art, East Building Auditorium, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Free.

Art of Afghan music Vocalist Ahmad Fanoos, violinist Mehran Fanoos and table artist Saleiman Azizi perform traditional Afghan songs based on classical Urdu and Persian poetry. Friday 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-1000. Free.

"A Tale of Love and Darkness" Natalie Portman's directorial debut, the story of Amos Oz's youth, set against the backdrop of the end of the British Mandate for Palestine and the early years of the State of Israel, about the young man's relationship with his mother and his beginnings as a writer, in Hebrew with English subtitles. Friday through Oct. 6 at 1:20 and 5:40 p.m. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. www.theavalon.org. $9.

"Our Great Loss" A National Park Service Ranger leads a half-mile walk and discusses President Lincoln's March 4, 1865 Second Inaugural address, expressing his vision for the nation to rise from the ashes of war. 2-4 p.m. Meet on the Northeast corner of 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Brad Berger, 202-438-4173. Free.

"Goosebumps" A PG-rated film for ages 6-12, about a boy who moves to a new town and discovers his new neighbor has some dangerous secrets, based on the popular and spooky series by R.L. Stine. 3 p.m. Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. southwestlibrary@dc.gov. 202-724-4752. Free.

Global Kids This nonprofit organization, that aims to inspire youths to achieve academic excellence and to take action on critical issues, invites students in grades 9-12 to join the citywide leadership program. Fridays 4-5:30 p.m. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. wathashawlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1288. Free.

U.S. Department of Agriculture's farmers market With 32 vendors of fresh fruits and vegetables, bedding plants, herbs, seafood, eggs, dairy products, cured meats and baked goods. Fridays 4-7 p.m., USDA parking lot, 12th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 866-632-9992. usda.gov/farmersmarket. Free.

“The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years”

Film featuring rare and exclusive footage, Ron Howard's authorized and highly anticipated documentary feature film explores The Beatles' phenomenal early career, also looks at "Beatlemania" and the young people who turned the Beatles' music into a movement the world had never seen before. 1:45, 4:45 and 7:45 p.m. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. www.theavalon.org. $9-$12.25.

"Am I Too African to Be American or Too American to Be African?" Nadia Sasso's 2015 film explores the complex identity formations of young African women living in the United States and West Africa who identify as bicultural. 6:30-8:30 p.m. National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-4600. Register at eventbrite.com/e/am-i-too-african-to-be-american-or-too-american-to-be-african-tickets-27849855668. Free.

Saturday, Oct. 1

"Andres 123" Be a part of Andrés's story as he travels to Latin America in search of Juana la Rana, sing and dance to new and classic Spanish songs and learn a little Spanish language along the way. 9:30 and 11 a.m. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-783-3372. Free ticket, one per person, distributed 30 minutes before each show.

Library grand reopening Come celebrate the opening of the new Woodridge Library, with special performances and activities for all ages. 10 a.m., bilingual "Three Billy Goats Gruff" performed by librarians (for ages 3-8. 11:15 a.m., storyteller Arianna Ross, for age 4 and older. Refreshments and giveaways. Woodridge Library, 1801 Hamlin St. NE. 202-541-6226. Free.

Comic book club Children and teens are encouraged to come in and enjoy one of the comics on display or select an item from the catalog from any library in the city and have it delivered to Parklands-Turner. Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Parklands-Turner Library, 1547 Alabama Ave. SE. parklandsturnerlibrary@dc.gov. 202-645-4532. Free.

"Three Billy Goats Gruff" ["Los Tres Chivitos Gruff"] Secial bilingual presentation of the children's classic book in English and Spanish in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, no need to speak Spanish to enjoy this fun event for families. 10 a.m. Woodridge Library, 1801 Hamlin St. NE. woodridgelibrary@dc.gov. 202-541-6226. Free.

ESL conversation circle Volunteers from the Washington English Center facilitate the practice of your conversational skills. Saturdays at 10 a.m. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1488. Free.

Yoga at your library Start your Saturdays with Carol, Marjorie and relaxing, stress-free yoga, wear comfortable clothing and bring water and a yoga mat, signed waiver required. Saturdays at 10 a.m. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov. 202-671-3121. Free.

Family story time Session packed with books and activities for all ages, promotes language and literacy skills, nurtures the love of reading and learning. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1488. Free.

Library used book sale Lots of available books for all ages, proceeds will be used by the Friends of the Northeast Library as they support library programs. 10:30 a.m. Northeast Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. 202-698-0058. Free.

Family story time Children and their adult companions listen to stories that promote language and literacy skills to further the lifelong love of reading and learning. 10:30 a.m. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. petworthlibrary@dc.gov. 202-243-1188. Free.

Palms: botany, biogeography and production Science education volunteer Todd Brethauer discusses the central roles they play in many ecosystems including as a food, fiber and timber crops. 10:30 a.m. U.S. Botanic Garden, Conservatory Classroom, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. Free.

Family story time Children and their adult companions listen to stories that promote language and literacy skills to further the lifelong love of reading and learning. Saturdays at 11 a.m. Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. Free.

Lego Club Open Lego Duplo block play time for children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers. Saturdays at 11 a.m. Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. wathashawlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1288. Free.

Trading card meetup Show your trading card prowess, swap with your opponents and others, games open to adults and teens, tournaments twice a year for adults and teens. Saturdays at noon, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. Free.

Reading room tour Saturdays at noon. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. www.folger.edu. Free.

Saturday technology training Members of the Adaptive Technology community get together to share information, in an open environment, about assistive software, hardware and systems, including like screen readers, speech-to-text and video-relay-services, meets once a month. 1 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, room 215, Center for Accessibility, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. mlkjrlibrary@dc.gov. Free.

GIVE: Free tutoring programs Elementary school students in need of help will be matched up with a high school tutor. High school students may earn community service hours by volunteering to help a younger struggling student, email directors@giveyouth.org. Saturdays at 2 p.m. Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-727-1288. Free.

"Broken Pots, Broken Dreams: Working in Jingdezhen's Porcelain Industry" Anthropologist Maris Gillette's documentary about ceramists in Jingdezhen, a global center of porcelain production for more than a thousand years. 2 p.m. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. Free.

LEGO time - booktalk Come to build, explore and play with LEGOs and share a favorite book in the Children's Room. Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. benninglibrary@dc.gov. 202-281-2583. Free.

Tracking forest vegetation Botanist Liz Matthews discusses the National Park Service's Inventory and monitoring division's project. 2-3:30 p.m. U.S. Botanic Garden, Conservatory Classroom, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. usbg.gov. Free.

"Labyrinth" Screening of the cult film on its 30th anniversary, a fantasy film directed by Muppets creator Jim Henson. 3 p.m. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue at Seventh Street SW. 202-633-0828. Free.

"Show & Tell: What I Did on my Summer Vacation" All-media juried exhibit of works by member artists, runs through Oct. 28. 5-7 p.m. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE. 202-547-6839. chaw.org. Free.

Sunday, Oct. 2

Palisades farmers market Locally grown seasonal produce year-round, music by Sherier Mountain. Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48th Place and MacArthur Boulevard NW. www.palisadesfarmersmarket.com.

Museum Community Day Visit the exhibit "No Man's Land." Noon-5 p.m. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000. Free.

Soothing Sunday yoga Certified instructor from Aparna teaches a class for beginners and featuring soothing Hatha yoga and meditation, participants must be 18 or older and sign a waiver. Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW, 1630 7th St. NW. wathashawlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1288. Free.

Shaw knitting and crochet circle All experience levels welcome, special instruction for beginners, in-house training materials provided, but please bring needles and yard for your own take-home projects. Sundays at 3 p.m. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. www.dclibrary.org/watha. Free.

Monday, Oct. 3

Baby and toddler story time For age two and younger to learn language skills in a positive and fun environment. Mondays at 10 a.m. Rosedale Library, 1701 Gales St. NE. 202-727-5012.

Criminal records and work Discover whether your D.C. criminal record can be sealed or expunged, what you can do if you believe you might have been discriminated against in D.C. due to a criminal record and other legal questions. 10 a.m. Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. benninglibrary@dc.gov. 202-281-2583. Free.

English conversation classes Qualified and trained volunteer teachers from Washington English Center lead the classes. Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. georgetownlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-0232. Free.

Baby and toddler story time Books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children birth to two-years-old to introduce children to language skills in a positive and fun environment. Mondays-Tuesdays at 10 a.m. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8698. Free.

Gentle yoga classes Reduce your stress and balance your mind, body and spirit, all experience levels welcome. Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. No class Oct. 10. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. www.smithcenter.org. $10/class, $25/month.

Viniyoga Mondays Gentle yoga classes, please bring your own yoga mat. Monday mornings from 10:30-11:45 a.m. No class Oct. 3, 10 or 31. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov.. 202-727-1488. Free.

Sharp points: coloring circle For adults who enjoy using sharp-pointed colored pencils, supplies provided, relax, create and de-stress with other adults. Mondays at 1:15 p.m. Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. benninglibrary@dc.gov. 202-281-2583. Free.

Tech Monday Learn computer basics and how to navigate applications on the computer. 3-5 p.m. Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. northwestonelibrary@dc.gov. Free.

LEGO builders For age 4 and older who want to be in a free-play session that uses LEGO building blocks, or large Duplo LEGO building blocks for age 1½ years, all materials provided. Mondays at 3 p.m. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. palisadeslibrary@dc.gov. 202-282-3139. Free.

Toddler art and stories Weekly 20-30 minute programs with books, songs and art activities designed to help develop your child's language and motor skills. Most Mondays at 3:30 p.m. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. georgetownlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-0232. Free.

Reader's theater For readers in grades 2-4, bring stories to life by reading aloud from scripts created from children's books' parent participation is welcome and encouraged. Mondays except holidays at 4 p.m. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov. 202-671-3121. Free.

After-School workshops with Asian American LEAD For middle and high school students, workshops on leadership development, educational empowerment and community, participate in different activities to hone leadership skills, technology chops and other important life skills. Mondays and Fridays at 4 p.m. in the large meeting room at Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov; and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. northwestonelibrary@dc.gov. Free.

Paper plate vampire craft Month-long fun and spooky crafts to celebrate Halloween using paper plates to create a non-biting Count Dracula; all supplies provided, for age 6 and older. Mondays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Through Oct. 27, Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. petworthlibrary@dc.gov. 202-243-1188. Free.

Wii game night Learn how to play Wii games or hone your skills. Mondays at 5 p.m. Anacostia Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202-715-7707. Free.

Everybody yoga An all-levels class, bring a mat or borrow one from the library.Most Mondays at 6 p.m.West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8698. westendlibrary@dc.gov. Free.

Let's Speak English For adults who can read, write and carry on conversations in English. Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Mount Pleasant Library, Lincoln Gallery, Third Floor, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov. Free.

"Romeo and Juliet" Kenneth Branagh co-directs with Rob Ashford, Richard Madden and Lily James, as the title stars, Sir Derek Jacobi and Meera Syal in a film version of Shakespeare's tragic love story. 7 p.m. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu. $20.

"Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood" History book club gathers to discuss William J. Mann's book about the early 1920s, its role in American cultural life and the still unsolved murder of William Desmond Taylor, the handsome and popular president of the Motion Picture Directors Association. 7 p.m. Northeast Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. northeastlibrary@dc.gov. 202-698-0058. Free.

Zumba at Southwest Library Instructor Roshaunda Jenkins will lead this one-hour fitness and dance workout, all fitness levels welcome. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. 202-724-4752. southwestlibrary@dc.gov. Free.

Tuesday, Oct. 4

Toddler story time A 20-30 minute program of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop the language skills of ages 18-36 months and their adult companion. Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. Southeast Library, 403 Seventh St. SE. southeastlibrary@dc.gov.. 202-698-3377. Free.

Preschool readers Bring your adult to these 30- to 40-minute sessions to watch as you learn to read and acquire language and listening skills; groups are welcome. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Ave. SE. capitolviewlibrary@dc.gov.. 202-645-0755. Free.

Explore With the Executive Director Ari Novy leads an expedition through the collections with stops to share his favorite plants, history of the institution and unique treasures inside and outside. 10:30 a.m. U.S. Botanic Garden, Conservatory Garden Court, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. usbg.gov. Free.

Rhythm and rhyme Age 5 and younger, an interactive musical experience incorporating the use of musical instruments. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-727-1288. Free.

Bilingual Spanish story time Stories read in English and Spanish for age 5 and younger and their adult companion. Fridays at 11 a.m. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov. 202-671-3121. Free.

Toddler story time Ages 18-36 months and a caregiver will be treated to books, songs and fun activities designed to develop your child's language skills in these 20-30 minute programs. Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1488. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the story time start.

Chair yoga classes Gentle yoga to perform in seated and supported poses that safely promote deep relaxation and mental clarity; all experience levels welcome. Tuesdays at noon. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. smithcenter.org. $10 per class, $25/month.

Moveable feast - classics reading group First Tuesday of every month meetings rotate among the Cleveland Park, Georgetown and Palisades Neighborhood Libraries. Call for location: Betsy (Cleveland Park) 202-282-3080 Jay (Georgetown) 202-727-0232.

Tuesday yoga For age 18 and older, a beginner class taught by Lindsey Crawford, of Yoga District, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring your own mat or towel, waiver must be signed. Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library, 1630 Seventh St NW. wathashawlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1288.

I Spy: patterns and puzzles for teens, tweens and young children Test your visual, spatial, mathematical and logical acumen using mandalas, logical geometric and pictorial puzzles, LEGO, wooden blocks and more. Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. Parklands-Turner Library, 1772 Church St. NW, 1547 Alabama Ave. SE. parklandsturnerlibrary@dc.gov. 202-645-4532. Free.

Maker Tuesdays For age 6 and older, create what you can imagine in art, music, science, technology and more. Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov. 202-671-3121. Free.

West End knitting circle Learn the basics of knitting or the fine points or just get help with a difficult situation, bring your own materials.Tuesdays at 5 p.m. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8698. westendlibrary@dc.gov. Free.

Yoga mortis Instructor Jessica Woodburn leads a one-hour class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. 202-543-0539. congressionalcemetery.org. $10.

"Equal Means Equal" Kamala Lopez's documentary that uses real-life stories and precedent-setting legal cases to show how women are treated in the U.S. are treated, arguing that outdated and discriminatory attitudes inform and influence issues such as workplace harassment, domestic violence, foster care, healthcare, the judicial system and the inadequacy of present laws that claim to protect women, a discussion follows. 7 p.m. National Archives, McGowan Theater, Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW. 202-357-5000. Free.

Joseph Roach: "Stars Down to Earth: Materializing Celebrity" The Yale University professor of English and theater discusses the cult of literary celebrity surrounding Shakespeare and Jane Austen. 7 p.m. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu. $15.

Restorative yoga Instructors from Yoga Activist lead the class, incorporating yoga props such as blocks, blankets and bolsters for support, all levels welcome. Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. southwestlibrary@dc.gov. 202-724-4752. Free.

Gentle hatha yoga Take your own mat; participants must sign a waiver. Most Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1488. Free.

Wednesday, Oct. 5

Yoga in the galleries Certified Kripalu yoga instructor Eva Blutinger leads a rejuvenating class in the peaceful surroundings of art, bring your own mat, all experience levels welcome. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. American University, Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. $10 per class.

Baby and toddler story time Two-year-olds and younger with an accompanying adult get 20-30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays, a great way to introduce language skills in a positive and fun environment. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov. 202-671-3121. Free.

Music and movement for kids Introduction for kids to language skills in a positive and fun environment, slightly more songs, activities and movement than our lap times, 20-30 sessions of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays with practice in following directions. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Northeast Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. northeastlibrary@dc.gov. 202-698-0058. Free.

Outside the Lines Learn how art can be a tool for healing through guided creative projects. Wednesday and Oct. 19 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. smithcenter.org. $10.

Toddler dance party Music and dancing for all ages. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. chevychaselibrary@dc.gov. 202-282-0021. Free.

Toddler story time Ages 18-36 months and a caregiver will be treated to books, songs and fun activities designed to develop your child's language skills in these 20-30 minute programs. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1488. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the story time start.

Gallery talk Associate educator Adrienne L. Gayoso discusses art in the exhibit "No Man's Land." Noon-12:30 p.m. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000. Free.

Noontime concert The U.S. Army Chorus performs. 12:10-12:45 p.m. St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, 1525 H St. NW. Information, Michael Lodico, Director of Music Ministry and Organist, Michael.lodico@stjohns-dc.org. 202-347-8766. www.stjohns-dc.org/. Free.

Creative writing in the afternoon Reza, a library associate with an MA in creative writing from Johns Hopkins University, leads the class. Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Northeast Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. 202-698-0058. northeastlibrary@dc.gov. Free.

U.S. Botanic Garden: art and history Susan Klusman leads a tour that answers questions about the site, its architectural building style, how Bartholdi's Fountain got there and more. Wednesdays 2 p.m. through Oct. 19, U.S. Botanic Garden, Terrace near the Conservatory entrance, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. usbg.gov. Free.

Homework Zone Kids ages 8-15 can get scholastic help from library staff in a calm study environment with dedicated computers, resources and online tools. Ask about free Homework Help available online from home or on library computers. Wednesdays 3-5 p.m. Parklands-Turner Library, 1547 Alabama Ave. SE. parklandsturnerlibrary@dc.gov.. 202-645-4532. Free.

Lunder behind the scenes A staff member discusses how conservators use science, art history and skilled hands to preserve objects from the museum collection in the Lunder Conservation Center. Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, third floor, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. Free.

Lego construction crew For ages 4-12, the library supplies the Legos, you bring your imagination. Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1488. Free.

Wildcrafted cocktail Ellen Zachos discusses the use of wild edibles in new adult beverages that may take them to a whole new level, tastings including small bies may be offered. 6:30-8:30 p.m. U.S. Botanic Garden, Conservatory Garden Court, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. usbg.gov. $40.

PAL (People animals love) Pajama Party Pajama party with doggies, come in your jammies for a doggie story time and an opportunity to read to a PAL dog. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov. 202-671-3121. Free.

Thursday, Oct. 6

Children's safety seats and belts inspection D.C. Safe Kids ensures the proper installation of seats and seat belts.Every Tuesday/Wednesday and the 1st Thursday of every month at 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Providence Hospital, 1150 Varnum St. NE. 202-476-3618. Free.

"Fábulas Fairy Tales" For ages 5-8, an interactive Discovery Theater original, three bears, three pigs, three little kittens and three billy goats gruff plus two languages spoken through storytelling, math, music and more. Thursday, Friday, Wednesday and Oct. 13 at 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Discovery Theater at S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-8700. www.discoverytheater.org. $8, ages 2-16 $6, 1 and younger $3.

“Sadie the Airmail Pilot”

Museum staff read Kellie Strom’s book about famous aviators, hot-air balloon flights, trips to Mars, characters visible in the night sky, or creatures that have their own wings. Thursday-Saturday at 11 a.m. National Air and Space Museum, Sixth Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. Free.

American roots music concert Bluegrass-inspired Americana group Big Virginia Sky performs. 3-5 p.m. U.S. Botanic Garden, Conservatory Garden Court, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. www.usbg.gov. Free.

Manga madness Ages 11-19. Watch the newest streaming animé from Crunchyroll and learn about a fascinating aspect of Japanese culture, refreshments provided. First Thursdays at 4 p.m. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. tenleylibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-1488. Free.

City of Poets This music project from a French-American jazz exchange program performs.6 p.m. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600. Free.

Kinetic: Converations in Contemporary Art Guest artists Leslie Smith III and Rushern Baker IV join us for a critical dialogue about contemporary art in D.C. 6-8:30 p.m. American University, Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2787. Free.

Mapping the elusive southern sky Dava Sobel, historian of science, delivers the keynote address for a two-day Library of Congress, about early efforts to chart the stars. 6:30 p.m. Library of Congress, Coolidge Auditorium, 10 First St. SE. 202-707-7223. Free.

Hot pots, museum raids and the race to uncover Asia's archaeological past Joyce White, founder and executive director of the Institute for Southeast Asian Archaeology, University of Pennsylvania Museum, gives an overview of prehistoric Ban Chiang, a Thailand village, and its importance to our understanding of ancient Asian culture, and the chance discovery that led to a new understanding of a sophisticated Bronze Age culture previously unknown to archaeologists.6:45 p.m. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-3030. www.smithsonianassociates.org. $45.

Meet astronaut Mike Massimino - no ordinary spaceman The 6-foot-3, blue-collar poor-sighted kid from Long Island with a fear of heights is not what you would call a surefire bet for the space program, served NASA on two space flights, rode two space shuttle flights and repaired the Hubble Space Telescope during a 2009 space flight, tells about following a dream and having the "right stuff" in space and in life. 6:45-8:15 p.m. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-3030. www.smithsonianassociates.org. $30.

Poetry reading Dean Blehert and Beth Konkoski read their original works. 7 p.m. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. georgetownlibrary@dc.gov. 202-727-0232. Free.

Dance concert Contradiction Dance performs "Objects of Hope: The America Project."Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Through Oct. 15. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202-631-6291. arts@archdc.org. $21.69, in advance $16.52.

Views from the cockpit of the F-35 Lt. Col. Christine Mau, U.S. Air Force, discusses her journey accumulating more then 2,300 hours in the F-15E and F-35A planes. 8 p.m. National Air and Space Museum, Sixth Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. Free, tickets required: www.airandspace.si.edu/events.

"An Iliad" Performed by Taffety Punk Theatre, by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, based on Homer's "The Iliad," and a warning to all of the perils of war and wrath, with live music by punk etherealists Hand Grenade Job. Thursdays through Saturdays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Through Oct. 22. Oct. 20 at noon. Oct. 22 at 3 p.m.Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE. 202-547-6839 or www.taffetypunk.com. $15.

— Compiled by Gerri Marmer

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