Monday, Jan. 29
"Climbing the Hill: Choosing Your Path"
6-7:30 p.m.
Capitol Hill, Cannon Building, room 121
Metro: Capitol South (blue and orange lines)
Join the School of Public Affairs Congressional Alumni Career Committee for the first in a series of panel discussions about employment opportunities on Capitol Hill. Panelists include Legislative Director Sarah Gamino, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Legislative Director Keith Pemrick and Congressman Tim Holden. R.S.V.P. required.
For more information, contact Alexandra Salama at asalama@american.edu.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Dick Gregory
8 p.m.
The Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Metro: Farragut North (red line)
Acclaimed comedian and civil rights activist, Dick Gregory, will perform live at The Improv Theater. Gregory, who performed at AU last year, is known for his satire, which changed the way white Americans viewed black comedians. Tickets cost $20.
For more information, visit www.dcimprov.com or call (202) 296-7008.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
"Noche Latina"
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 8 p.m.
Feb. 3-4, 2:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St. N.W.
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (blue and orange lines)
Watch The Washington Ballet perform "Noche Latina," a Latin-inspired dance that explores Argentinean tango, Brazilian samba and bossa nova, Mexican folk music, banda and the Cuban salsa. Live music accompanies and a variety of choreographers contribute to this Latino fiesta. Tickets cost $19-$119.
For more information, visit www.kennedy-center.org, www.washingtonballet.org or call (202) 467-4600.
Friday, Feb. 2
Justin Timberlake
7:30 p.m.
Verizon Center, 601 F St. N.W.
Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (red, green and yellow lines)
Justin Timberlake will perform live, including his newest singles "SexyBack" and "My Love" along with classics. Pink will be the opening act. Tickets cost $56-$95.
For more information visit www.verizoncenter.com or call (202) 397-7328.
Now through Mid-March
Sculpture Garden Ice-Skating Rink
Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue N.W.
Metro: Judiciary Square (red line)
This ice-skating rink and wintertime favorite is open daily to the public. Two-hour skating sessions cost $6 for students. Ice skate rentals cost $3. The Pavillion Caf? serves warm foods and drinks after a cold day of ice-skating.
For more information visit www.nga.gov/ginfo/skating.shtm.
