Thursday April 24
Unholy Rollers 7 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: Martin Scorcese's 1972 film follows former Playmate of the Year Claudia Jennings as she makes her way into the world of roller derby. COST: Free
Duman 8:30 p.m. WHERE: 9:30 club 815 V St. N.W. METRO: U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial (yellow and green lines) INFO: Turkish rock helps welcome spring with new beats. COST: $30
Friday April 25
Open-air French Market 11 a.m.-6 p.m. WHERE: Proper Topper - Georgetown 3213 P St. N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom (blue and orange lines) INFO: Celebrate spring the Parisian way by browsing the goods of over 30 Georgetown stores brought outside and discounted. COST: Free
Book Signing - Laura and Jenna Bush 7 p.m. WHERE: Borders 600 14th St. N.W. METRO: Gallery Place/Chinatown (red, yellow and green lines) INFO: When did the first lady and her daughter write a children's book? Laura and Jenna will sign copies of their children's book, "Read All About It." COST: Free
Saturday April 26
"The Flight of the Red Balloon" 9:30 p.m. WHERE: E Street Cinema 555 11th St. N.W. METRO: Metro Center (red, blue and orange line) INFO: Now in limited release, the classic children's short "The Red Balloon" inspires this full-length feature, tracing a single mother's dilemmas with breathtaking cinematography of Paris. COST: $9.75
Jay Reatard 9 p.m. WHERE: Black Cat 1811 14th St. N.W. METRO: U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial (yellow and green lines) INFO: Electric punk rock is performed by this 27-year-old from Memphis. COST: $12
Sunday April 27
National Hairball Awareness Day 1 p.m. WHERE: National Museum of Health and Medicine 6900 Georgia Ave. N.W. METRO: Takoma (red line) INFO: Take a break from studying for your hair-rising finals by coming to a celebration of hairballs, complete with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits. COST: Free
Elbow 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue 600 I St. N.W. METRO: Gallery Place/Chinatown (red, yellow and green lines) INFO: The beautiful, stained-glass synagogue transforms into a hip music venue again, hosting this unusual but critically acclaimed British band. COST: $20
Monday April 28
Washington National Opera Insights Series: "Tamerlano" 6 p.m. WHERE: Kennedy Center - Millennium Stage 2700 F St. N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom (blue and orange lines) INFO: Get a free sampler from the Handel opera officially opening at the Kennedy Center on April 30. COST: Free
Dolly Parton 7:30 p.m. WHERE: George Mason University - Patriot Center 4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax, Va. METRO: Virginia Square-GMU (orange line) INFO: The famous southern belle graces the metro area with her country twang. COST: $45.50-$75.50
Tuesday April 29
Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day All day WHERE: Participating Locations METRO: Various INFO: I scream, you scream, we all scream for free ice cream. COST: Free
"The Happiness of Still Life" Noon WHERE: National Gallery of Art Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue N.W. METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: This film depicts the beautiful simplicity of everyday objects, accompanied by the music of Franz Schubert. COST: Free
Wednesday April 30
Hump Day Groovez with Miriam - Artist of the Month 9 p.m. WHERE: Busboys and Poets 14th and V streets N.W. METRO: U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial (yellow and green lines) INFO: Take a break from studying and listen to some old-school funk. COST: $10
"Taking Shape: Ceramics in Southeast Asia" 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. WHERE: Freer Gallery 12th Street and Jefferson Drive S.W. METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: "Taking Shape" showcases diverse stoneware from throughout Southeast Asia. COST: Free
