1. Oskar Fischinger's Motion Paintings On display Thurs., Sept. 8 through Wed., Oct. 26 at the Goethe-Institut, (202) 289-1200 Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown This exhibit of 52 works draws from both the early Berlin years and later periods of Oskar Fischinger's films and paintings pays homage to this remarkable pioneer of abstract animation. Admission is free.
2. International Monetary Fund, Organization of American States and World Bank Walking Tour Thurs., Sept. 8, 9:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the IMF Center Metro: Farragut West Finance and International Studies majors alike should jump at this chance for a free walking tour and info session on three of the most controversial, notable and powerful international organizations around. Reservations required; call (202) 623-7394.
3. Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Market Thurs., Sept. 8, 3 - 7 p.m., downtown Metro: Archives Okay, so how much this one costs is really up to how much happens to be in one's wallet at any given time, but at least browse the amazing selection of local fruits, vegetables, cheeses, baked goods, soaps, plants, cut flowers and meat.
4. Capitol Hauntings Walking Tour Fri., Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. Meets at the McPherson Square Metro station. Apparently, Lafayette Square - the park north of the White House - is haunted. Incredulous? Check it out in this $10 walking tour of D.C.'s allegedly spookiest spots. Call (202) 484-1565 for more information.
5. Embassy Row Walking Tour Sat., Sept. 10, 10 a.m. Meets at the Dupont Circle Metro station. If it's not apparent already, D.C. is filled to the brim with fascinating walking tour opportunities. Get to know the neighborhood nearest AU in this exploration of "Washington's grandest boulevard," Cost is $10. For more information, call (202) 484-1565.
6. MOUSETRAP: D.C.'s Biggest Britpop Dance Night Sat., Sept. 10, 9:30 p.m. at the Black Cat Metro: U Street/Cardozo-African American Civil War Memorial Anybody who's anybody shows up for the Black Cat's monthly Britpop bash, a fabulous celebration of the best dancing music ever made. $8.
7. Lecturer Dr. Jeffrey Sachs: The Prophet of Economic Possibilities for the Poor Sun., Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Washington National Cathedral Dr. Jeffrey Sachs-special advisor to U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan on the Millennium Development Goals-was recently named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential leaders in the world. Come see him speak for free about how to end world poverty, for good.
8. Lecture: Spotlight on Mali Wed., Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m., at the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture Metro: Anacostia John Franklin, a tour guide for Smithsonian excursions in Africa, delivers a slide-illustrated lecture focusing on Mali's Islamic heritage and artistic activity in cultural centers like Timbuktu.
9. Contemporary Mexican Artists in the United States Wed., Sept. 14 - Wed., Nov. 30 at the Mexican Cultural Institute Metro: Silver Spring According to Cultural Heritage D.C.'s website, this exhibit features "36 Mexican contemporary artists living in the United States and 100 works selected by prestigious curator Santiago Espinosa de los Monteros of paintings, videos, sculptures, installations, and photographs." And it's free.
10. Hurricane Forecasting Lecture Wed., Sept. 14, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m at the Marian Koshland Science Museum Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial $5 gets you sub sandwiches and sodas, along with a talk from Dr. Gerry Bell of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on how scientists model and forecast the storms that have become a very real concern for the southeastern United States.
