Thursday, Jan. 17 "The Brothers Size" 8 p.m. WHERE: The Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. N.W. AMOUNT: $41-$46 METRO: Dupont Circle (red line) INFO: The story of two Louisiana brothers set to a sound track of energetic drumming.
Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad 6 p.m. WHERE: National Geographic Society Headquarters 1600 M St. N.W. AMOUNT: Free METRO: Foggy Bottom/GWU (blue and orange lines) INFO: Part of a series of concerts that provide urban jazz artists the the opportunity to perform.
Friday, Jan. 18 Rhett Miller 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Black Cat, 1811 14th St. N.W. AMOUNT: $15 METRO: U Street/Cardozo (green line) INFO: Alt-country Old 97's front man goes solo.
Jazz Night Ninth Anniversary Celebration 6-9 p.m., food available from 6-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. S.W. AMOUNT: $5 METRO: Waterfront-SEU (green line) INFO: Jazz fans flock to this church in Southwest D.C. every Friday to see area jazz musicians perform classic favorites. Also features homemade Southern cooking, such as sweet potato pie.
Saturday, Jan. 19 "Claiming Space: Some American Feminist Originators" 8 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Arts Center Ward Circle, through Jan. 27 AMOUNT: Free INFO: Provocative and inspirational exhibit showcases the work of some of the first U.S. feminist artists.
"A Kind of Loving" 2 p.m. WHERE: National Gallery of Art East Building Concourse, Large Auditorium, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue N.W. AMOUNT: Free METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: Part of the "England's New Wave Film Series" at the NGA, this film features snappy dialogue and a Lancashire romance. Also catch "This Sporting Life" at 4:30.
Sunday, Jan. 20 "Havana File," part of the 12th Annual Iranian Film Festival 2 p.m. WHERE: Freer Gallery, Meyer Auditorium 1050 Independence Ave. S.W. AMOUNT: Free METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: An idealistic, Western-educated academic becomes involved in a promising biotechnology development, only to have it canceled by the Iranian government. In Persian with English subtitles.
"The Art of Being Tuareg: Sahara Nomads in a Modern World" 2 p.m. WHERE: National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave. S.W. AMOUNT: Free METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: This exhibit showcases the startling art of the Tuareg, a nomadic people from northeastern Africa.
Monday, Jan. 21 West Side Story: Birth of a Classic Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave. S.E. AMOUNT: Free METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way, so celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famous musical with a collection of artifacts from the Leonard Bernstein Collection, including original music manuscripts.
Millenium Stage: A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration in the Concert Hall 6 p.m. WHERE: Milennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, New Hampshire Ave N.W. and Rock Creek Parkway AMOUNT: Free METRO: Foggy Bottom/GWU (blue and orange lines) INFO: Hosted by the Kennedy Center and Georgetown University, this evening of lively music will celebrate the life of the good Reverend.
Tuesday, Jan. 22 Marcel Breuer: Design and Architecture Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m, through Feb. 17 WHERE: National Building Museum 401 F St. N.W. METRO: Judiciary Square (red line) INFO: $5 suggested donation This exhibit showcases the architecture of modernist Marcel Breuer, most famous for his Whitney Building.
Open Mic Night 9 p.m.-11 p.m., tickets go on sale at 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Busboys and Poets, Corner of 14th and V streets N.W. AMOUNT: $3 METRO: U Street/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) INFO: The performers' line begins forming at 7:30 p.m. for this famous weekly open mic night.
