Monday, Nov. 18
For the Greener Good Lecture Series 6-8 p.m. WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F St. N.W. METRO: Judiciary Square (red line) INFO: The third part in the series "Going Green: Carrot or Stick?" will examine factors motivating green building and construction and which green practices cities should regulate. Admission is free with valid student ID. Reservations are required. CONTACT: For more information, visit s21.2coolweb.com/nbm/signup.asp.
Tuesday, Nov. 20
Workshop - Sketching: Draw and Discover 3-4 p.m. WHERE: Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and F streets N.W. METRO: Gallery Place-Chinatown (green, yellow and red lines) INFO: Join a discussion on artists' sketches and then sketch some yourself. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-275-1500.
Wednesday, Nov. 21
"Other People's Pictures" 1 p.m. WHERE: East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, National Mall between Third and Seventh streets at Constitution Avenue N.W. METRO: Judiciary Square (red line) INFO: Watch this 53-minute documentary that follows the adventures of nine collectors of amateur photography. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.nga.gov.
Thursday, Nov. 22
Annual Winter Celebration: "A Midnight Clear" 10 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. S.W. METRO: Federal Center (blue and orange lines) INFO: The Botanic Garden's annual winter exhibit opens today and runs through Jan. 6. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.usbg.gov/whats-happening/exhibits/Holidays-at-the-USBG.cfm
Friday, Nov. 23
Karelian Folk Music Ensemble 6:15 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Intersection of New Hampshire and Virginia avenues and Rock Creek Parkway N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom-GWU (blue and orange lines) INFO: The Russian trio will play music ranging from a cappella Russian folk songs to ancient epics accompanied by harp. Admission is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-467-4600.
Saturday, Nov. 24
Concert: Tegan and Sara 8 p.m. WHERE: Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom-GW (blue and orange lines) INFO: The twin sister act performs folk-rock with opener Northern State. Tickets are $25. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-397-7328.
Sunday, Nov. 25
Bike Tour: Off the Beaten Path - Lonely and Overlooked Landmarks 1-4 p.m. WHERE: Meet at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Plaza at the base of the Jefferson Memorial off East Basin Drive S.W. METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: Grab your bike and join National Park Service rangers to view some of the more overlooked landmarks in the city. Admission is free, but all participants must have a bike, helmet and water. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-438-4391.
