Monday, April 28
Washington Performing Arts Society: Orchestre National de France 8 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Virginia avenues, and Rock Creek Parkway N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom/GWU (orange and blue lines) INFO: Under the leadership of Maestro Kurt Masur, the Orchestre National de France returns to the district for the first time in 17 years. Admission for this event ranges from $40 to $90. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-467-4600.
Tuesday, April 29
Merasi 6 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Virginia avenues, and Rock Creek Parkway N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom/GWU (orange and blue lines) INFO: The dance troupe Merasi brings its invigorating mosaic of sacred Hindu, Sufi and traditional folk music to the Millennium Stage. Admission for this event is free and audience members do not need tickets to attend. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-467-4600.
Wednesday, April 30
Gallery talk - Pere Paillard: Paul Gauguin 1-1:20 p.m. WHERE: National Gallery of Art, National Mall between Third and Seventh streets at Constitution Avenue N.W. METRO: Judiciary Square (Red line) INFO: Join David Gariff for a gallery talk on Paul Gaugin's "Pere Paillard." Admission for this event is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-842-6176.
Thursday, May 1
"Our Man in Mexico: Winston Scott and the Hidden History of the CIA" Noon-1 p.m. WHERE: International Spy Museum, 800 F St. N.W. METRO: Gallery Place/Chinatown (yellow, green and red lines) INFO: Hear Jefferson Morley, author of "Our Man in Mexico," discuss Winston Mackinley Scott's role as chief of Mexico City's CIA station from 1956 to 1969 and the key part he played in the creation and rise of the Agency. Admission to this event is free with a museum ticket. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-EYE-SPY-U.
Friday, May 2
Walking Tour: Capital Hauntings 7:30-9:30 p.m. WHERE: Lafayette Square METRO: McPherson Square (orange and blue lines) INFO: Hear the haunted tales of times past from the Lafayette Park area. This walking tour meets outside the McPherson Square Metro station, the White House exit, and will be given rain or shine. Admission for this event is $10. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-484-1565.
Saturday, May 3
"The 134th Kentucky Derby Bonnets and Bowties Bash" 4-7 p.m. WHERE: Willard InterContinental Washington, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Metro: Metro Center (red, orange and blue lines) INFO: Participants can eat at a southern-style buffet and view a live screening of the race. Patrons are encouraged to wear their best bonnet and bowtie to be eligible to win grand prizes. Admission for this event is $49. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-628-9100.
Sunday, May 4
National Cinco de Mayo Festival Noon-6 p.m. WHERE: National Mall, 15th Street and Independence Avenue S.W. METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: Participants can celebrate Latin American culture with two stages set up for salsa, Mexican folk dancing, mariachi, merengue performances and more. Admission for this event is free. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-315-1513.
