Friday, April 8
International Drumming Exhibition 6 p.m., Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW Drummers of Tamagowa University in Japan as well as local drumlines perform. The show is free. Call (202) 467-4600 for more information.
Fiery Furnaces 9 p.m., 9:30 Club, 815 V St. Brother-sister rock duo Fiery Furnaces bring their blazing stage show to D.C. Tickets are $15. Call (202) 265-0930 for more information.
Saturday, April 9
Soccer: Chicago Fire at D.C. United 7:30 p.m., RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE Freddy Adu and the defending MLS champion D.C. United soccer club open up the 2005 season against the Chicago Fire. Tickets range from $16 to $40. Call (202) 397-7328 for more information.
Sunday, April 10
Book Signing: Lawrence Epstein 1 p.m., Ripley Center at Smithsonian Institution, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW Epstein will be speaking and signing copies of his book "Mixed Nuts: America's Love Affair with Comedy Teams." Admission is $18. Call (202) 357-3030 for more information.
Monday, April 11
Concert: Yo-Yo Ma and Silk Road Ensemble 8 p.m., Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his ensemble will perform music of China, Korea, Iran and Azerbaijan. Tickets range from $45 to $105. Call (202) 467-4600 for more information.
Film Fanatic Challenge 9 p.m., Garrett's Restaurant, 3003 M St. NW The Independent Film Channel sponsors this series of movie-trivia nights, where a randomly drawn winner each night receives an iPod mini. Also runs on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
Tuesday, April 12
Lecture: The Raising of the President 6 p.m., Ripley Center at Smithsonian Institution, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW Author Doug Wead discusses how the lives and upbringings of presidents have affected their presidency, from George Washington to George W. Bush. Tickets are $15. Call (292) 357-3030 for more information.
Wednesday, April 13
The Washington Ballet's Romeo and Juliet 8 p.m., Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW Washington's premier ballet company performs an interpretation of Shakespeare's famous play. Tickets range from $29 to $84. Call (202) 467-4600 for more information.
