'A NITE AT THE DEW DROP INN,' Andy Torres and Yvette Manson starin the musical. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m.Sundays, continues through Feb. 16, H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St.NE. $30. 202-489-1701.
INDO-CARIBBEAN DRUMMING, DANCING, Major League Tassa from Queens,N.Y., performs. Noon, Library of Congress, Jefferson Building,Coolidge Auditorium, 10 First St. SE. Free. 202-707-5510.
BEEHIVE BAND, a performance of old-time Utah and Mormon music. 6p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
PORTRAIT GALLERY TALK, Julia Hahn discusses a painting of MaryAnn Brown, by an unidentified artist. 6 p.m., National PortraitGallery, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY REFORM, former McGovern-Fraser Commissionlead researcher Ken Bode, American Conservative Union PresidentDavid Keene and journalist Jules Whitcover discuss 'Back Rooms toBallot Boxes: Primary Reform, the People and the Press,' aboutreforms that ended the era of political power brokers who decidedthe fate of candidates and created the primary and caucus systems. 7p.m., National Archives, Constitution Avenue NW, entrance nearSeventh Street. Free. 202-357-5000.
POST-HOLOCAUST ERA TALK, 'In the Shadow of the Holocaust: GermanJewry After 1945,' by Michael Brenner, a professor at the Universityof Munich. 7 p.m., U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 RaoulWallenberg Pl. (15th Street) SW. Free; reservations required. 202-488-0400.
ARTIST'S TALK, Wangechi Mutu discusses how she uses picturesfrom fashion magazines and National Geographic publications tocreate collages. She also discusses her childhood in Nairobi and hermove to Brooklyn, N.Y. 7 p.m., Hirshhorn Museum, Ring Auditorium,Seventh and Independence SW. Free; tickets distributed at 6:15 p.m.202-633-1000.
WOMEN'S HEALTH SCREENINGS, for cholesterol and blood-glucoselevels, blood pressure, body-mass index and family-health history;plus lifestyle seminars, cooking demonstrations, fitness programsand stress-reduction workshops, sponsored by Sister to SisterFoundation and Shady Grove Adventist and Washington Adventisthospitals. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. Free. 301-718-8033 or www.sistertosister.org.
'TRICKY OLD BUH RABBIT,' storyteller Tiffany Jana leads aprogram of songs and stories about the Gullah people from theGeorgia Sea Islands. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Friday and Feb. 8,Smithsonian, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. $6;ages 2-16, $5; 1 and younger, free. 202-633-8700.
CIVIL RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY, 'Eyes on the Prize: Two Societies(1965-1968),' about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the SouthernChristian Leadership Conference helping Chicago civil rights leadersto challenge segregated housing practices. Noon, National Archives,Constitution Avenue NW, entrance near Seventh Street. Free. 202-357-5000.
'SHARED EXPERIENCE: TELLING OUR STORIES,' short films about thestruggles of American Indian and African American youths. 12:30 and3:30 p.m., National Museum of the American Indian, Rasmuson Theater,Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
FEEDING ANIMALS, a National Park Service ranger shows animalsthat live at the nature center and invites visitors to help feedthem. 4 p.m., Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW.Free. 202-895-6070.
JAZZ CONCERT, the Young Brothers Trio performs. 6 p.m., KennedyCenter, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
DOCUMENTARY ON RACE, 'Black Women On: The Light, Dark Thang,' about the politics of skin color within the African Americancommunity and attitudes about shades of skin; a discussion will behosted after the screening. 6:30 p.m., Mary McLeod Bethune CouncilHouse, 1318 Vermont Ave. NW. Free. 202-673-2402.
FRENCH SHORT FILMS, for adults, including animated and live-action shorts, in French with English subtitles, sponsored byAlliance Francaise and the Goethe Institute. 6:30 p.m. Friday andSunday-Monday, Hillwood Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW.$8. 202-234-7911.
JAPANESE 'VITAL' FILM, Tadanobu Asano stars as a medical studentwho unravels mentally when his girlfriend's corpse shows up in hisanatomy class, in Japanese with English subtitles. 7 p.m., FreerGallery, Meyer Auditorium, Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW. Free.202-633-1000.
PATTI SMITH VOCAL RECITAL, performance of songs and readingsinspired by the personal papers and writings of American artists.7:30 p.m., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW.$50. 202-633-8768 or www.aaa.si.edu.
CONCERTO COPENHAGEN RECITAL, the Scandinavian period instrumentensemble performs works by Handel, J.S. Bach and Johan HelmichRoman. 8 p.m., Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, CoolidgeAuditorium, 10 First St. SE. Free tickets available by phone, with a$2.75 service charge per ticket. 301-808-6900 or 202-707-5502.
CHESS FOR TEENAGERS, for ages 12-19. 11 a.m. Saturday and Feb.16, Francis A. Gregory Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE. Free. 202-645-4297.
'THE NICOLO WHIMSEY SHOW,' performance of circus skills,carnival comedy, juggling, pantomime and music played on theaccordion and saw, with audience participation. 9:30 and 11 a.m.,National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free ticketsdistributed 30 minutes before each show. 202-783-3372.
GEORGETOWN BLACK HISTORY, for age 8 and older, a National ParkService ranger leads a heritage tour of Herring Hill. 10 a.m., OldStone House, 3051 M St. NW. Free. 202-426-6851.
'KYRGYZ RUGS AND EMBROIDERY,' Kelvin Webb discusses thetextiles. 10:30 a.m., Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. Free. 202-667-0441.
ROCK CREEK PARK HIKE, for age 7 and older, a National ParkService ranger leads a two-mile scenic hike to Rapids Bridge, bootsrecommended. Noon, Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd.NW. Free. 202-895-6070.
'LAST LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE,' film starring Tadanobu Asano as aman who lives in Thailand to escape his violent past in Japan; inThai and Japanese with English subtitles. 2 p.m., Freer Gallery,Meyer Auditorium, Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
'500 YEARS LATER,' a documentary about how Africans have beenuprooted from their cultures and homelands. 2 p.m., National Museumof African Art, 950 Independence Ave. SW. Free. 202-633-4600.
SRI LANKAN DANCE, a group of 30 dancers and drummers performstraditional and modern works. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, MillenniumStage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
DUMBARTON NORDIC VOICES CONCERT, 'From a Candlelit RenaissanceCathedral,' the six-member ensemble from Norway performs works byMorales and Manchicourt. 8 p.m., Dumbarton United Methodist Church,3133 Dumbarton Ave. NW. $30; students and seniors, $26. 202-965-2000 or e-mail tickets@dumbartonconcerts.org.
PSALMS CELEBRATION, a 400-voice ensemble of singers from acrossthe country performs in 'Psallam,' a program that celebrates thepsalms and the 80th anniversary of the Royal School of Church Music.3 p.m., Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusettsavenues NW. Free. 202-363-8286 or www.rscmamerica.org.
'RELIGION IN THE MEDIA,' discussed by Krista Tippett of publicradio's 'Speaking of Faith' and cathedral Dean Sam Lloyd. 10 a.m.,Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenuesNW. Free. 202-537-6200.
STUDENT MUSIC COMPETITION, various instrumentalists perform inthe Cogen Concerto Competition. Noon, Levine School of Music, 2801Upton St. NW. Free; reservations required. 202-686-8000, Ext. 0.
ROCK CREEK PARK HIKE, for age 7 and older, a National ParkService ranger leads a 1.5-mile hike to Milkhouse Ford and discussesthe diversity of the area; boots recommended. Noon, Rock Creek ParkNature Center, 5200 Glover Rd. NW. Free. 202-895-6070.
CHILDREN'S ART TOUR, for children 6-12 accompanied by an adult,'Awesome African American Women Artists,' tour a collection of worksby painters Alma Thomas and Lois Mailou Jones and mixed-media artistAmalia Amaki, and then create art to take home. 1:30-3:30 p.m.,National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. Free.202-783-7370.
'SAD VACATION' FILM, starring Tadanobu Asano, about a group ofoutsiders with unconventional bonds, in Japanese with Englishsubtitles. 2 p.m., Freer Gallery, Meyer Auditorium, Jefferson Driveand 12th Street SW. 202-633-1000.
FLAMENCO GUITAR RECITAL, Juan Manuel Canizares performsclassical and traditional pieces. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, MillenniumStage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
THE HUGO WOLF QUARTET, performance of works by Schubert andWolf. 6:30 p.m., National Gallery of Art, West Building GardenCourt, 600 Constitution Ave. NW. Free. 202-842-6941.
COLUMBIA FLUTE CHOIR, performance of classical pieces on thepiccolo and various types of flutes. 6 and 7:30 p.m., NationalTheatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free tickets distributed 30minutes before each show. 202-783-3372.
VIOLIN RECITAL, Barnabas Kelemen and pianist Shai Wosner performworks by Mozart, Bartok, Debussy and Brahms. 7:30 p.m., KennedyCenter, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW. $38. 202-467-4600.
SMITHSONIAN CHILDREN'S PROGRAM, suggested for ages 8-15, 'Lionsof Industry, Mothers of Invention,' playwright Jacqueline E.Lawton's show about African American inventors and innovators,including agricultural chemist George Washington Carver, potato chipinventor George Crum and cosmetics entrepreneur Madame C.J. Walker.10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Feb. 12, 13, 19, 20, 21,22, Smithsonian, S.D. Ripley Center, Discovery Theater, 1100Jefferson Dr. SW. s $6; ages 2-15, $5; 1 and younger, free. 202-633-8700.
GENEALOGY LECTURE, 'Let No Man Put Asunder,' archivist ReginaldWashington discusses marriage records among the Freedmen's Bureaurecords. 11 a.m., National Archives, Pennsylvania Avenue NW entrancenear Seventh Street. Free. 202-357-5000.
JAPANESE ART TALK, Japanese screen artist Motoko Maio discussesthe exhibit 'Patterned Feathers, Piercing Eyes,' in Japanese withEnglish interpretation. Noon, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050Independence Ave. SW. Free. 202-633-1000.
CIVIL RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY, 'Eyes on the Prize: Power! (1966-1968),' about Carl Stokes and the Black Panther Party. Noon,National Archives, Constitution Avenue NW, entrance near SeventhStreet. Free. 202-357-5000.
MARDI GRAS JAZZ CONCERT, by Mike Flaherty's Dixieland Direct.12:10 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. Donationsrequested. 202-347-2635, Ext. 18.
PAPER TOY MAKING, Japanese artist Shin Tanaka demonstrates hisart. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free.202-467-4600.
CITY BLACK HISTORY LECTURE, Jesse J. Holland, author of 'BlackMen Built the Capital: Discovering African American History in andAround Washington, D.C.,' discusses 'The Hidden History ofWashington: The African American Presence in the Capitol, the WhiteHouse and the National Mall.' 6:30 p.m., Cleveland Park Library,3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free. 202-282-3080.
BASIC HOME REPAIR WORKSHOP, hosted by the Cooperative ExtensionService of the University of the District of Columbia, learn thebasics of electrical safety and how to make repairs such asreplacing a light switch or receptacle; materials and toolsprovided. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW.Free; reservations required. 202-576-7252.
'MAKING TROUBLE,' a 2006 film tribute to Jewish comediennesMolly Picon, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Joan Rivers, Gilda Radnerand Wendy Wasserstein. 7:30 p.m., D.C. Jewish Community Center, 152916th St. NW. $10; seniors and students, $9. 800-494-8497 or 202-777-3248.
'SWIMMING IN THE SHALLOWS,' Catalyst Theater Company performsAdam Bock's comedy. Previews, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 7 and 8;regular shows, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m.Saturdays, through March 8, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 SeventhSt. SE. Previews, pay what you can; other performances, $10. 800-494-8497 or www.catalysttheater.org.
BLACK HISTORY DOCUMENTARY, director Adrena Ifill discusses themaking of 'Congressman Robert Smalls: a Patriot's Journey FromSlavery to Capitol Hill' and shows part of the film, sponsored bythe U.S. Capitol Historical Society. Noon, Veterans of Foreign WarsBuilding, Ketchum Hall, 200 Maryland Ave. NW. Free; reservationsrequired. 202-543-8919, Ext. 38, or e-mail uschs@uschs.org.
PIANO RECITAL, by Aki Takahashi. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center,Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
TESTIFYING ABOUT THE UTILITY COMPANIES, D.C. Council memberMary M. Cheh (D-Ward 3), chairman of the Committee on PublicServices and Consumer Affairs, invites residents to testify aboutthe quality of service received from Pepco, Verizon and WashingtonGas. 10 a.m. Feb. 7 and 11 a.m. Feb. 9, John A. Wilson Building,1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Free; registration required to testify.202-724-8062 or e-mail abenjamin@dccouncil.us.
KENNEDY CENTER FAMILY THEATER, 'Up in the Air: the Story ofBoonah, the Tree-Climbing Frog,' Amon Miyamoto's musical about afrog who learns about the cycle of life when he sees a hawk's nestat the top of a tree overlooking his pond. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, 8 and9, 3 p.m. Feb. 10, 2700 F St. NW. $18. 202-467-4600.
'THE WIZ,' Duke Ellington School of the Arts students perform anurban version of Dorothy and Toto's adventure in Oz. 7:30 p.m. Feb.7, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 10 a.m. Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 10a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15, Duke Ellington School, 1698 35thSt. NW. $20; 11 and younger, $15. 202-282-0123.
'JUNKANOO,' a musical tribute to Africa and the Caribbean, abouta female teenager with mystical powers. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.,THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Morning show, $5; evening show andreception, $10. 202-484-3273 or www.thearcdc.org.
AFRO-BRAZILIAN SONGS AND DANCE, for all ages, performance byNego Gato group, sponsored by Discovery Theater. 10:15 and 11:30a.m., National Museum of Natural History, 10th and Constitution NW.$6; ages 2-16, $5; 1 and younger, free. 202-633-8700.
MIDDLE EAST TALK, Michael B. Oren discusses his book 'Power andFantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present.' Noon,Library of Congress, Madison Building, Mary Pickford Theater, 101Independence Ave. SE. Free. 202-707-5221.
REVITALIZATION OF PENN QUARTER AREA, Stewart Schwartz, executivedirector of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, and Eric Price, vicepresident of Abdo Development, discuss the District's Penn Quarterand Gallery Place areas. Noon, National Building Museum, 401 F St.NW. Free. 202-272-2448.
'MAKING THE MOVING IMAGE,' John G. Hanhardt discusses strategiesfilmmakers use to create their works and shows clips from 'BladeRunner,' 'Moulin Rouge,' 'The Shining' and other films. 6 p.m.,Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.
JUNKO KOSHINO FASHION SHOW, the designer shows her kimono-inspired garments. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 FSt. NW. Free. 202-467-4600.
NEW TEXTILES TALK, Matilda McQuaid, head of textiles at theSmithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, discusses'Crafting Design: Recent Innovations in Textiles.' 6:30 p.m.,Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. $20. 202-667-0441.
POETRY READINGS, Li-Young Lee and David Kirby read from theirworks. 6:45 p.m., Library of Congress, Madison Building, MontpelierRoom, 101 Independence Ave. SE. Free. 202-707-5394.
-- Compiled by GERRI MARMER
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